Internal Communication Officer Jobs in Schools
The Involvement & Engagement Officer will play a crucial role in delivering the new patient and public involvement and engagement strategy for Alzheimer’s Research UK. The role forms part of the Involvement & Engagement team, which sits in the Information and Involvement (I&I) department.
The team acts as a focal point for patient and public involvement at the charity, working to ensure that people with lived experience shape and inform projects and activity across ARUK. You will help to manage a key group of lived experience involvement volunteers, facilitate and deliver involvement activity and set the standards and processes for meaningful involvement.
The team also delivers public engagement initiatives, with the aim of making dementia research accessible and inspiring to the public through events and participatory projects and supporting researchers to deliver engagement. The team also supports fundraising colleagues and activities through helping to embed and enhance ways to engage supporters with dementia research.
The team forms part of the busy Policy, Communications & Involvement directorate and works closely with colleagues both within the directorate and across the charity. The I&I department’s mission is to improve understanding of dementia and the diseases which cause it and encourage and support the public and people affected by dementia to get involved in research.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
· Working with the Involvement & Engagement Manager, implement ARUK’s public involvement and engagement strategy.
· Facilitate, plan and deliver the work of the Lived Experience Involvement Group, including liaising with members and providing dementia specific assistance, arranging logistics for meetings, responding to queries, liaising with internal stakeholders.
· Support the recruitment of new lived experience representatives, with a focus on improving representation from people with a dementia diagnosis and those from underserved communities.
· Responsibility to ensure records relating to involvement work are kept up to date in line with ARUK policies and procedures.
· Helping to develop and deliver training on engagement and involvement for the Group, colleagues and the research community, working with the Research Involvement Manager.
· Work closely with the Policy team, sharing knowledge and insights and supporting their work to involve people with lived experience. Collaborate on special projects relating to involvement as appropriate.
· Act as a champion for public involvement across ARUK, effectively communicating the importance of involvement in the charity’s work and supporting colleagues to effectively incorporate involvement into key projects and initiatives.
· Working with the Involvement & Engagement Manager to produce ongoing evaluation of the involvement and engagement programme, proactively coming up with suggestions for new initiatives and continuous improvement of the programme.
· Working with the Involvement & Engagement Manager, deliver Inspire Fund, our public engagement grant scheme. Manage the application and post-award processes, maintain engagement with grant holders and support them in the delivery of their projects.
· Seek opportunities for public facing activity, that engage people with the topic of dementia and the importance of research, in line with ARUK’s strategic goals.
· Support colleagues to effectively engage with their audiences, creating and maintaining compelling activities and resources that bring dementia research to life.
· Keep up to date with patient and public engagement and involvement sectors to identify emerging knowledge and best practice that might benefit ARUK’s work. Take part in groups that support professional development around involvement and engagement.
What we are looking for:
· Coordinating or delivering public engagement and/or patient and public involvement.
· Project management experience, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
· Experience of discussing and communicating health or research matters with the public.
· Experience building and managing relationships with colleagues and external partners.
· Ability to translate complex science for a lay audience.
· Strong and effective written and spoken communication skills, ability to tailor to lay audiences.
· Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia and their families.
· Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems.
· Excellent organisational skills; the ability to coordinate various projects with different deadlines.
· A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences to a high level.
· Creativity, innovation and resourcefulness to identify opportunities and develop initiatives relating to involvement and engagement.
· Ability to work with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative.
· Good IT skills.
· Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK occasionally and to work outside of regular office hours when needed.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 8th December 2024, with interviews likely to be held on the 12th & 13th December 2024. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Energy Neighbours Project Coordinator enables all staff and organisations involved in the project to work together effectively. The Coordinator works with the Project Manager to develop effective, safe ways of working that make the best use of resources.
The Coordinator ensures the quality and effectiveness of record keeping, risk management and joined-up planning across the project. They help the team work together on planning work and preparations for forums, conferences and reporting. The Coordinator provides support to ensure that the project’s safeguarding, health & safety, finance and contracting arrangements are implemented across the team. They manage the office and equipment.
The aim is that the project starts in February 2025.
Closing date Thur 12 Dec, 12 noon.
What we are looking for:
· A great organiser, skilled at helping a team to work together
· Able to devise and implement diary, office and record-keeping systems and processes
· Self-organised, systematic and able to prioritise
· Experience of good safeguarding & health & safety practice
· A good listener and communicator, able to build rapport and working relationships
· Strong IT skills and ability to use Microsoft 365 capabilities effectively
· Values community organisations, volunteers and partnerships
This role does not require expertise in climate change or energy technology. If you don’t quite have everything on the list, you can still apply. We will consider opportunities to help the right person to develop into the role.
Third Sector Leaders Kirklees has received more than £900,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK, to empower local people to take individual and collective climate action and reduce fuel poverty in their community.
The Energy Neighbours project has a clear community capacity-building approach, aiming to work inclusively with communities and community organisations, listening to local priorities, experimenting and learning together, being transparent and accountable and sharing decision-making.
The project will help more community buildings and homes to be more energy efficient, by providing expertise, training, volunteering and sharing learning. Energy Neighbours supports and funds organisation development, community activities, volunteering, community business and partnership development, helping communities have a stronger voice and more capacity to impact on their priorities and concerns.
The new Energy Neighbours team includes a Project Manager, Project Coordinator and an Information and Data Manager. These three posts support four Community Energy Development Workers who work with community organisations and residents in priority areas of Kirklees. The project partners include the Kirklees Climate Commission, local experts on energy and independent evaluation support.
TSL Kirklees
TSL Kirklees is a local charity, with members involved in hundreds of community organisations. TSL promotes other local community organisations, provides training, supports partnerships and helps people get involved in community activities by reducing barriers and providing support.
TSL Kirklees believes in the potential of our community organisations and non-profits to improve our society and community, and we're on a mission to harness their skills, talents, and innovative solutions. The Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise sector is evolving and we know that individuals and organisations are facing incredible pressures. We also know the solutions lie within our communities.
Are you ready to help shape the future of our vibrant communities? Join us on this exciting journey to empower communities and create thriving neighbourhoods.
The Energy Neighbours Project Coordinator will work closely with adn report to the Energy Neighbours Project Manager.
Rainforest Foundation UK strives for a fairer and more sustainable world by working with Indigenous Peoples and other communities of the world’s rainforests. We’re seeking a Project Finance and Administrator to join our growing team working at the forefront of the fight against tropical deforestation, climate change and social injustice. Hardworking and with an attention to detail, you will work closely with project coordinators and local partner organisations in the Democratic Republic of Congo to deliver exciting new projects expanding community land rights, sustainable livelihoods and forest protection initiatives.
About you
The ideal candidate should have demonstrable experience of providing financial and administrative support to projects within charity or international development settings. Proficiency in both English and French is essential, alongside experience a personal commitment to defending human rights. Additionally, you should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work under pressure in complex environments, including up to 12 weeks of travel per year to remote forest areas.
For further details regarding the role and specific qualifications required, please consult the Job Description.
We welcome all applicants and encourage those who believe they may not strictly meet all requirements to apply, demonstrating in their cover letter why they are the right fit for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for an exceptional Director of Finance and Procurement to develop and lead on our finance, investment and procurement strategy.
You will be an accomplished and experienced Finance professional who will play a key role in supporting our ambitions for transformation, underpinning growth, sustainability and the establishment of innovative practices and an outstanding environment for our staff, learners and the wider community.
The Director will demonstrate a combination of excellent strategic leadership and operational management skills and will be required to lead a multidisciplinary team covering Finance and Procurement. You will be an integral member of the College Management Team.
Nescot is a 60-acre estate in Ewell, Epsom, providing welcoming, safe and inspiring spaces and services to our community.
If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding this role, please email to schedule a time with Sarah Watson, Chief Operating Officer
Key responsibilities of the role are to:
- To establish a financial strategy and treasury management to underpin the colleges strategic priorities
- To lead and manage an outstanding finance and procurement function, supporting the colleges strategic priorities and ensuring financial compliance.
- To ensure all relevant policies and procedures are in place to ensure they are following regulatory requirements and best practice
- Deliver high levels of customer service and regular internal communications with stakeholders as well as external agencies and partners including the wider community
Benefits:
- A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery
- 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
- Discounted Starbucks and Modern hair and beauty salon
- Free online qualifications
- Free parking on-site
Nescot is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students “enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed”, and benefit from “highly supportive relationships” with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place “an effective policy for safer recruitment.” Nescot is the 2024 Surrey Employer of the year.
At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications. This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.
Closing date: Sunday 1 December 2024
Interviews will be held Monday 9 December 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About us:
The National Rifle Association of the UK (NRA) is a registered charity with a Royal Charter and our current patron is His Majesty the King, who continues a long history of Royal patronage.
We greatly value our military heritage and close links with the UK Armed Forces which align to the NRA’s charitable objectives to promote and encourage marksmanship throughout the King's dominions in the interest of defence and the permanence of the volunteer and auxiliary forces, naval, military and air.
With over 90 members of staff and numerous volunteers the NRA represents some 53,000 marksmen and markswomen across its membership and affiliated organisations. The 4,000-acre Bisley Estate is home to the NRA; the charity had consolidated income in excess of 10 million in 2023.
Andrew Mercer, the current Secretary General and Chief Executive, will be retiring in 2025 after 12 successful and rewarding years with the charity.
Job Summary:
As Secretary General of the NRA and Chief Executive of the National Shooting Centre Limited, the NRA’s commercial enterprise subsidiary, you will be responsible for leading the management and operations of the organisations, as well as implementing the overall vision for the charity working with the Trustees. The role involves a high level of responsibility, with pivotal decision-making that affects the future of the charity and its beneficiaries.
Working closely with the NRA Board of Trustees and NSC Board of Directors you will develop the long-term strategy, and business plans of both entities and ensure they comply with the law and regulations applicable to each, but in particular the relevant Charities legislation.
As the main driver of the organisation, the Secretary General is ultimately accountable to the NRA’s council of trustees and works closely with them to achieve the charity's objectives.
Within this role, you will be expected to oversee all operations, including financial management, programme development, and stakeholder engagement. The Secretary General and Chief Executive will also be expected to develop and approve strategies for the charity and communicate them to internal and external audiences.
Acting as ambassador for the NRA and NSC, you will provide and be the public face for campaigns and build relationships with stakeholders in national and local government, the wider shooting community, media and business.
You will play a key role in motivating and engaging staff, membership, volunteers, and affiliated organisations.
What’s on Offer:
Competitive package including salary £110,000 – £125,000 dependent on experience
Benefits:
Excellent benefits package including 20 days per year + bank holidays + 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year, 5% employer pension contribution, colleague discounts on food, accommodation, and shooting.
Main Duties:
- Lead the development and execution of strategic plans, aligning objectives with annual budgets.
- Build and manage relationships with political, military, and governmental stakeholders.
- Monitor key performance indicators to assess financial health and organisational impact.
- Oversee all operations, including financial management and HR policy adherence.
- Represent the NRA and NSC as a national governing body and an important voice for the shooting community.
- Represent the NRA and NSC at public events and media opportunities.
- Ensure staff and volunteers are focused on the charity’s mission and objectives.
- Deliver business plans and strategies to increase revenue and reduce expenses.
- Make major decisions regarding operations and resources, ensuring the NRA’s growth and sustainability.
Personal Responsibilities / Duty Holdings:
- Range Safety Certificates: Oversee the safety of the Bisley rifle ranges with guidance from professional staff.
- Competency & Training Certificates: Ensure shooters’ qualifications on Bisley and MoD ranges.
- Registered Firearms Dealer / Explosives Licence: Manage the possession and use of firearms, ammunition, and components. The successful candidate will need to meet the application requirements in line with relevant firearms and health and safety legislation, including police background checks and medical assessments.
- Home Office Authorities: Maintain permissions for specialised firearms use.
- Member Director, British Shooting: Represent the NRA in the Olympic and Paralympic Shooting activities.
- Council Member, British Shooting Sports Council: Represent NRA interests in the wider shooting community.
About You:
The successful candidate will have a commitment to the NRA’s mission, emotional intelligence, and the ability to work collaboratively with the Board, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.
Knowledge / Experience
Essential:
- Degree in a relevant field (e.g., finance, business)
- Proven track record of managing medium to large organisations
- Substantial experience developing organisational strategy, driving growth, and managing change
- Experience working collaboratively with Boards
- Risk identification and management
- People management, especially senior management teams
- Engagement and relationship management with key stakeholders
Desirable:
- MBA
- Experience running a not-for-profit or charity
Essential Key Skills
- Strong leadership: Ability, to inspire, motivate, and delegate to staff
- Advocacy, engagement, and communication: Effective public and private representation of the NRA and its aims
- Excellent interpersonal skills: Able to engage with members, staff, senior government officials, military, and police
- High business acumen: Ability to generate new revenue streams and identify effective cost management strategies that do not materially weaken the efficacy of the organisation
- Quick learner: Ability to rapidly understand NRA and NSC issues and challenges
- Resilience: Capable of making difficult decisions under pressure
- Strategic thinker: Able to see the big picture and long-term vision
- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
The role demands flexibility, including weekend work, to meet the expectations of stakeholders and volunteers.
To Apply:
In the first instance please read through the Candidate Brief and associated information.
If you are interested and meet the criteria, please apply. Please include your CV and your personal statement or contact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: London
Salary: Circa £105,000 + Attractive Benefits
Deadline for Applications: [9th December]
The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF), one of the UK's largest grant-making charities, is seeking a Group Finance Director to lead its financial operations. Funded entirely by Freemasons and their families, MCF’s mission is to build better lives by supporting individuals and communities in the areas of healthcare, education, and independence. Since its establishment in 2016, MCF has awarded over £150m in grants, impacting the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.
The new Group Finance Director will play a crucial role in overseeing MCF’s financial strategy, ensuring the charity’s long-term viability, and managing assets in excess of £400M. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a skilled financial team and contribute to strategic decisions that impact MCF’s operations and charitable work.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Financial Leadership: Advising the Chief Executive and Board on financial strategy, ensuring comprehensive financial planning, accurate reporting, and compliance.
- Investment Management: Developing and managing MCF’s investment strategy, ensuring financial sustainability and growth.
- Relief Chest Operation: Overseeing the management of the Relief Chest, a key operation that handles charitable donations from Masonic units across the country.
- Team Leadership: Leading and developing the finance team, ensuring a high standard of financial management and operational efficiency.
- Board and Committee Engagement: Providing financial insight and reporting to the Finance Committee, Audit and Risk Committee, and Board of Trustees.
Experience and Skills
The successful candidate must be a professionally qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience and a proven track record of contributing to financial strategy and decision-making at Board level, (ideally in the charity or not-for-profit sector). You will have robust Financial Management skills, experienced in overseeing financial operations within an SME organisation, balancing financial operations with a strategic outlook and the leadership skills to manage, inspire and influence your team and colleagues, promoting a culture of excellence and accountability. The post-holder will be an exceptional communicator, astute decision maker and capable of inspiring transformation in an organisation undergoing exciting change.
Benefits
- Competitive salary (£105,000)
- 30 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Generous pension scheme
- Life assurance and employee assistance programme
- Professional membership subscriptions and support for ongoing development
Why Join MCF?
The Masonic Charitable Foundation is a key player in improving lives and communities across the UK. By leading the financial direction of MCF, the Group Finance Director will be at the heart of an organisation dedicated to making a positive difference. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the charity's future and drive its strategic objectives forward.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV along with a supporting statement (2-3 pages)
Timeline
Application Deadline: 9th December
Shortlist: 8th January
1st Stage Interviews: 13th and 14th January (London Office)
2nd Stage: w/c 20th January (London Office)
We are working with a national charity with a clear vision of a society where care and support maximises people's choices, removes social inequality, and enables people to live fulfilling, safe and healthy lives. We are looking for an outstanding, temporary PA to work remotely on an ongoing temp contract with scope to become permanent. Occasional visits to the London office are required once a month.
The Personal Assistant to the CEO is the first point of contact for general CEO queries, and will be responsible for managing the CEO’s diary, coordinating and scheduling meetings and ensuring effective time management. The role holder will need to attend various meetings including internal management, staff, board and committees, to take clear, concise and succinct minutes and actions, ensuring appropriate follow-up is completed.
The role holder will need to be a strong communicator, with attention to detail and discretion an essential criteria.
- Manage the CEO’s calendar, appointments and meetings
- Coordinate and arrange internal and external meetings, including management, board and committee meetings, ensuring timely preparation of the agendas and supporting meeting papers
- Attend meetings to capture, clear and succinct minutes and actions (at least one meeting per month, will be held physically in London)
- Pro-actively follow up on meeting actions to ensure associated deadlines are met
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
The Global Programmes Assistant reports directly to the Global Programmes Manager and will primarily be responsible for providing support functions to the International Programmes team. The role requires excellent organisational, teamwork and numeracy skills, to work with key stakeholders to ensure an effective, efficient and quality delivery of development and emergency response programmes. The Global Programmes Assistant also supports the administrative work of the department, including the preparation and tracking of project payments, and maintaining partner due diligence records.
About the Role:
- Provide programme and administrative assistance to Country Programmes and Programmes Partnerships teams as required including support with the development and production of project proposals.
- Responsible for updating and maintaining the Project Tracker and SharePoint site.
- Maintain soft (and if required hard copies of) programme files, provide filing assistance to the team and support archiving.
- Ensure the timely submission of quarterly and completion reports, and support the review of seasonal and small-medium project reports as delegated by Country Programmes and Programmes Partnerships teams
- Maintain and review the report supporting documents including field reports, financial evidence, centrally agreed documents, media and case studies.
- Support the development of IPD wide administrative systems.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Previous experience of working within a Programme Support/administrative role.
- Experience of working with budgets and/or processing payments.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders and employees at all levels.
- High degree of organisational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and utilise any software adopted by Muslim Aid.
- Ability to work under pressure, be proactive and work on own initiative.
Why you should apply:
Join Muslim Aid as a Global Programmes Assistant and support impactful humanitarian and development projects worldwide. Working closely with the Global Programmes Manager, you will ensure effective project delivery, quality standards, and create engaging content from our successes for stakeholders. If you’re organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about programme support, apply now to help drive global change!
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- 25 days annual leave + 4 privilege days
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
£40,039 per annum
Full time, 35 hours per week
Permanent contract
London based contract with the option of hybrid working in the office and from home*
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is looking for a proactive and organised HR Administrator to join our Human Resources and Organisational Development team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a HR professional to support an experienced team and deliver a high-quality, generalist HR service to CSP employees.
You will be the first point of contact for staff with regards to a wide range of HR issues, ensuring that all queries are dealt with promptly or escalated where appropriate. As the person responsible for our recruitment and onboarding processes, you will provide first class support for managers, candidates and new starters in their CSP journey.
CIPD qualified (or working towards this) or with equivalent administrative experience gained in a HR environment, you will be confident in addressing queries from staff at all levels. This is alongside excellent attention to detail in order to keep our HR database up to date, including accuracy within the payroll input process. The role will have a busy and fluctuating workload requiring the instinct to plan and prioritise appropriately.
A commitment to, and understanding of, Equity, Diversity and Belonging (EDB) in the workplace, is also of the upmost importance. You will have the initiative to suggest where people related procedures can be improved, whether in relation to EDB, staff experience or team efficiency.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Anna Costello, Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development, at Head Office.
Why work for the CSP?
The CSP is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 65,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers; and one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare.
At the CSP, our goal is to create a culture characterised by innovation, respect, encouragement, passion and teamwork. We all strive for continuous improvement and to be the best at everything we do. We aspire to work in a way that embodies our values of learning, courage, inclusive and integrity. Our shared values are part of our organisational DNA, reflecting the expectations we have of ourselves and others. They guide what we do and how we do it, to have the greatest impact for our members. Please visit the website for further information.
We offer an excellent benefits package, including 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), Christmas office closure between 25 December to 01 January and generous pension scheme with 12% employer contribution.
*The CSP operates a hybrid working model, allowing employees to work between their home and the office. While we do not stipulate the number of days in the office, employees can decide, through discussions with their line managers, how, when, and where they work best, balancing the needs of the CSP, the team, and themselves. Employees are still expected to attend the office for in-person meetings when required for their role and the organisation. Homeworking is subject to meeting homeworking assessment requirements, which include a minimum broadband speed of 18Mbps and a dedicated space to work from.
To enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life, we would be happy to discuss flexible working arrangements with shortlisted candidates (subject to business needs).
To apply for the role please click on the ‘Apply online’ tab below and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: 10am, 28th November 2024.
Interview date: 16th December 2024 (In person at the CSP London office).
If you require any adjustments during the application stage, please email the Human Resources team at Head Office.
The CSP is committed to equity of opportunity, aiming to provide a working and learning environment free from discrimination. We are taking appropriate steps to create a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we work and live in. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from candidates under-represented in the CSP’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ people. Please note, all candidates will be expected to actively demonstrate their commitment to EDB throughout the application and interview stages. To view our EDB strategy, please visit the website.
NO AGENCIES
We are seeking a part-time Head of Finance to join our Operational Leadership Team (OLT) for three days a week.
You will have a compassionate heart and be deeply motivated by your evangelical Christian faith, with a passion to serve your persecuted family in Christ.
You will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to identify the level of internal and external resource that is required to develop a hybrid delivery model to operate financial management in the most effective and efficient way possible.
Your proven track record and experience of operational financial management will ensure the accurate delivery of this, as well as oversight of the day-to-day financial operations. Your clear communication skills and accounting qualifications, knowledge and experience will enable you to convey financial information in a practical and insightful way to a number of different audiences that have varying levels of financial understanding.
If you believe God may be calling you to fulfil this important new role and you understand the importance of excellence in the stewardship of our precious resources, then please apply for this part-time position which is based at our office in Orpington, Kent, with some agreed flexibility to work from home.
Applicants must be committed to Release International’s evangelical Christian beliefs (occupational requirement).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
The Role:
This is a 12 month fixed term contract. The Funded Projects Officer is a key member of project teams with the purpose of aiding the successful delivery of projects. They will:
• Support the creation of realistic project budgets which both inform internal decision making and contribute to the success of applications for funding.
• Monitor income and expenditure against approved budgets, highlight risks and implications, and thereby help to ensure the Trust remains in a healthy financial position.
• Maximise grant income for the Trust through organised grant claims, maintenance of good funder relations and effective negotiations.
• Report on restricted income within projects, feeding into budgets, forecasts, and year end to ensure internal and external requirements are delivered.
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than twice a month on average.
The Candidate:
You’ll have experience of:
• Building and maintaining professional relationships both internally and externally
• Being a confident communicator, able to listen, interpret, challenge, influence and explain complex financial principles to non-experts - not fearful of acting as or being the critical friend
• Development, production and monitoring of project budgets
• Project management, delivery and grant management
• Prioritising and taking a flexible approach to project delivery across multiple projects at any given time.
• Developing and delivering high quality numerical and written reports. ensuring accuracy, testing assumptions and spotting potential risks that others might miss
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Woodland Trust embraces diversity and inclusion. We want our team to reflect the UK's diverse community. We support people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are under-represented.
Application Advice: Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply. Your enthusiasm for the environment and our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count—are what matter most. We also keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows your experience and passion for the role.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make a positive impact on our planet.
About Us:
Conwy Mind is a dedicated mental health charity committed to providing life-changing support to individuals facing mental health challenges. We are passionate about raising awareness, breaking down stigma, and making mental health care accessible to all in our community.
To support and expand our work, we’re establishing an exciting new Income Generation Team dedicated to increasing our income, developing innovative fundraising ideas, and engaging our community in meaningful ways.
About the Roles:
As we build on the fundraising success, we've achieved over the past two years with events such as Mental Elf and Seal splash, we're excited to establish a new Income Generation Team to take our efforts to the next level. We are seeking an inspiring Income Generation Lead and two enthusiastic Fundraisers who bring fresh ideas, energy, and a passion for our cause. This team will be pivotal in driving our fundraising initiatives forward, generating new income streams, and creating engaging events and campaigns to expand our reach and impact. Working across Conwy, Gwynedd and Ynys Mon we have big plans. The work will also involve supporting and developing joint opportunities with our neighbouring local minds in North Wales.
Fundraising and Community Engagement Officer x 2 to cover Conwy, Gwynedd and Ynys Mon (1 x Welsh Essential)
Salary Grade/ Rate: £28,000
Location: Unit 5325, North Wales Business Park, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 9HR Hours: 35hrs to be worked flexibly
Annual Leave: 35 days pro rata (including bank holidays)
Responsible to: CEO Contract: Permanent
Role Overview:
This role will deliver a range of fundraising activities, creating a great supporter experience for our participants ensuring our supporters are at the heart of everything we do.
You will project manage fundraising activity and volunteer journeys from beginning to end, delivering them on time and in line with annual plans and budget. You will analyse and produce evaluation reports reporting against budget, interpreting these results to inform the future planning of fundraising activities.
You will possess strong verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with our supporters across a range of channels including mail, e-mail, telephone, face-to-face, and online.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fundraising plan in accordance with the Fundraising strategy.
- Expand our team of volunteers and establish Local Fundraising Groups to raise funds in their community.
- Maintain a robust monitoring and recording system to capture achievements and activities, identifying trends for future planning.
- Hold regular meetings with volunteer groups to reward and thank them, deliver any training and promote a team ethos.
- Support current supporters to continue with their fundraising for us, attending their events.
- Increase the number of organisations, groups and individuals who can hold fundraising events by visiting and giving presentations.
- Promote awareness of Conwy Mind and the services we provide.
- Implement Legacy and In Memoriam donations programme by holding events across the Region
- Develop corporate relationships building Charity of the Year opportunities.
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills using all methods of contact including face to face, email, phone and online
- Strong range of IT skills including Microsoft packages, online research and social media platforms to promote events and success stories
- Good aptitude for collating information using spreadsheets Ability to recruit, manage and support a team of volunteers Innovative approach to fundraising and associated events Motivated to achieve stretching objectives
- Flexible team player.
- Exceptional presentation skills using a range of styles to engage with all aspects of the role.
Experience:
- Significant experience of the Voluntary sector and volunteering Experience of working with, ideally, managing volunteers Demonstrable experience of Fundraising
- Able to evidence a range of presentation styles relevant to the audience
Qualifications:
- A levels, or equivalent qualifications
- Any relevant Fundraising qualifications
- 1 Welsh Essential, 1 Welsh Desirable
Additional Requirements:
- Adhere to all Conwy Mind’s policies with particular reference to confidentiality, cash handling, data protection and health and safety.
- To comply with the data protection regulations, ensuring all information on volunteers and supporters remains confidential.
- To be responsible for personal learning and development, to support the learning and development of others and the whole organisation.
- Keep abreast of new charity sector developments such as new events and fundraising ideas. Attend all mandatory staff training and ensuring you are up to date.
- To work in a manner that facilitates inclusion.
- To administer and organise own work to ensure that it is accurate and meets reporting requirements.
Person Specification
The specific skills, knowledge and abilities required of an individual to be able to effectively perform the role.
Essential:
- Experience if managing community activities and a proven track record of meeting and exceeding targets across a wide range of channels and products.
- Experience and proven track record of managing volunteers to undertake fundraising activities.
- A strong project manager with experience of devising and managing marketing and stewardship strategies to achieve targets.
- Experience if using an innovation process to identify and implement new activities or improve existing ones.
- Experience of using appropriate IT suite and level of programs associated with the role including databases, digital platforms, and financial systems.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of Fundraising legislation, principles and practices and regulation requirements across community events.
- Exceptional presentation skills using a range of styles to engage with all aspects of the role. Excellent project management skills, including managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to plan, priorities and organise workload to achieve set deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build authentic and effective relationships with supporters and local organisations.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to deal with people at all levels on the telephone, face-to-face and in written communication.
- A strong influencer who is able to encourage participants to exceed fundraising targets.
- A resourceful team member who can work collaboratively across the organisation and with internal and external stakeholders to deliver excellent fundraising activities.
- Ability to interpret and analyse data both during and after a campaign to help inform future strategies.
- Value diversity and treat others with respect, showing sensitivity towards differences, promoting and encouraging diversity.
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout North Wales and to work evenings and weekends.
Desirable:
- Passion for Conwy Mind’s values and work
- Direct or indirect experience of mental health problems Relevant Fundraising Qualification
- A levels, or equivalent qualification
Closing date for Applications:
5pm, 13th December 2024
Interview Dates:
15th & 16th January 2025 – Interviews will be carried out face-to-face at Unit 5325, North Wales Business Park, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 8LJ
Scope of job description
This job description reflects the immediate requirements and responsibilities of the post. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties but gives a general indication of work undertaken which may vary in detail in the light of changing demands and priorities. Substantial changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder.
Our Application Process
We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation, recognising different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services. We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equality in physical and mental health for all.
Book a phone conversation with us before you apply, and we will talk you through the role, how your skills and experience might fit our job description and person specification and talk you through how to complete the application form.
Once you have submitted your application form, we will compare your application to what we are
looking for with our person specification, and if they’re a good fit we’ll contact you for an interview.
AMDANOM NI:
Mae Mind Conwy yn elusen benodedig ar gyfer iechyd meddwl. Mae wedi ymroi i ddarparu cymorth trawsnewidiol i unigolion sy’n wynebu heriau iechyd meddwl. Rydym ni’n angerddol dros godi ymwybyddiaeth, cael gwared â stigma, a sicrhau bod gofal iechyd meddwl yn hygyrch i bawb yn ein cymuned.
Er mwyn cefnogi ac ehangu ar y gwaith yr ydym ni eisoes yn ei wneud, rydym ni’n sefydlu Tîm Cynhyrchu Incwm newydd i gynyddu incwm, datblygu syniadau arloesol i godi arian, ac ymgysylltu â’r gymuned mewn ffyrdd ystyrlon.
Y Swyddi:
Wrth i ni adeiladu ar y llwyddiannau yr ydym ni wedi eu cael dros y ddwy flynedd ddiwethaf yng nghyd-destun codi arian, megis Mental Elf a Seal splash, rydym ni’n gyffrous iawn ein bod ni’n sefydlu tîm Cynhyrchu Incwm newydd er mwyn gwneud ein hymdrechion codi arian yn fwy llwyddiannus byth. Rydym ni’n chwilio am Arweinydd Cynhyrchu Incwm sydd â'r gallu i ysbrydoli, yn ogystal â dau Swyddog Codi Arian a fydd yn dod â syniadau newydd, egni a brwdfrydedd i'r mudiad. Bydd y tîm hwn yn gwneud gwaith allweddol wrth ddatblygu ein cynlluniau codi arian, creu ffrydiau incwm ychwanegol, a chynnal digwyddiadau ac ymgyrchoedd ymgysylltu er mwyn cyrraedd mwy o bobl a chael mwy o effaith. Rydym ni’n gweithio ym mhob rhan o Gonwy, Gwynedd ac Ynys Môn, ac mae gennym ni gynlluniau mawr. Bydd y gwaith hwn yn golygu cefnogi a datblygu cyfleoedd ar y cyd â changhennau Mind lleol yng Ngogledd Cymru.
Swyddog Codi Arian ac Ymrwymiad Cymunedol x 2, i gwmpasu Conwy, Gwynedd ac Ynys Môn (1 x Cymraeg yn Hanfodol)
Graddfa Cyflog: £28,000
Oriau: 35 i'w gweithio'n hyblyg
Gwyliau Blynyddol: 35 diwrnod pro rata (gan gynnwys gwyliau banc)
Yn atebol i: Prif Swyddog Gweithredol
Diben y swydd:
Bydd y swydd hon yn golygu cyflawni amrywiaeth o weithgareddau codi arian, gan greu profiad gwych i’n cefnogwyr, gan sicrhau bod ein cefnogwyr wrth galon popeth a wnawn.
Byddwch yn rheoli gweithgareddau codi arian a theithiau gwirfoddolwyr o’r dechrau i’r diwedd, gan eu cyflawni’n brydlon ac yn unol â’r gyllideb a’r cynlluniau blynyddol. Byddwch yn dadansoddi ac yn cynhyrchu adroddiadau gwerthuso yn erbyn y gyllideb, gan ddehongli’r canlyniadau hyn fel sail ar gyfer cynllunio gweithgareddau codi arian yn y dyfodol.
Byddwch yn meddu ar sgiliau cyfathrebu llafar cryf a’r gallu i gyfathrebu’n effeithiol â’n cefnogwyr ar draws amrywiaeth o sianeli gan gynnwys post, e-bost, ffôn, wyneb yn wyneb ac ar-lein.
Prif Gyfrifoldebau:
- Y cynllun codi arian yn unol â’r strategaeth Codi Arian.
- Ehangu ein tîm o wirfoddolwyr a sefydlu Grwpiau Codi Arian Lleol i godi arian yn eu cymuned.
- Cynnal system fonitro a chofnodi gadarn i gofnodi cyflawniadau a gweithgareddau, gan nodi tueddiadau ar gyfer cynllunio yn y dyfodol.
- Cynnal cyfarfodydd rheolaidd gyda grwpiau gwirfoddol i’w gwobrwyo ac i ddiolch iddyn nhw, a darparu hyfforddiant a hyrwyddo ethos tîm.
- Cynorthwyo cefnogwyr cyfredol i barhau i godi arian ar ein rhan, gan fynychu eu digwyddiadau.
- Cynyddu nifer y mudiadau, grwpiau ac unigolion sy’n gallu cynnal digwyddiadau codarian drwy ymweld â nhw a rhoi cyflwyniadau.
- Hyrwyddo ymwybyddiaeth o Mind Conwy a’r gwasanaethau a ddarparwn.
- Rhoi rhaglen rhoddion Etifeddiaeth ac Er Cof ar waith drwy gynnal digwyddiadau ar draws y Rhanbarth
- Datblygu cysylltiadau corfforaethol gan adeiladu cyfleoedd Elusen y Flwyddyn.
Sgiliau:
- Sgiliau cyfathrebu rhagorol gan ddefnyddio pob dull o gysylltu, gan gynnwys wyneb yn wyneb, ar e-bost, dros y ffôn ac ar-lein
- Ystod gref o sgiliau TG gan gynnwys pecynnau Microsoft, gwneud ymchwil ar-lein a llwyfannau cyfryngau cymdeithasol i hyrwyddo digwyddiadau a straeon am lwyddiant
- Gallu da i gasglu gwybodaeth gan ddefnyddio taenlenni
- Gallu recriwtio, rheoli a chefnogi tîm o wirfoddolwyr
- Agwedd arloesol at godi arian a digwyddiadau cysylltiedig
- Yn llawn cymhelliant i gyflawni amcanion ymestynnol
- Aelod hyblyg o dîm
- Sgiliau cyflwyno rhagorol gan ddefnyddio amrywiaeth o arddulliau i ymgysylltu â phob agwedd ar y rôl
Profiad:
- Profiad sylweddol yn y sector gwirfoddol ac o wirfoddoli
- Profiad o weithio gyda, ac yn ddelfrydol, rheoli gwirfoddolwyr
- Profiad amlwg o godi arian
- Gallu dangos tystiolaeth o amrywiaeth o arddulliau cyflwyno sy’n berthnasol i’r Gynulleidfa
Cymwysterau:
- Lefel A, neu gymwysterau cyfatebol
- Unrhyw gymwysterau Codi Arian perthnasol
- 1 Cymraeg yn Hanfodol, 1 Cymraeg Dymunol
Gofynion ychwanegol:
- Glynu wrth holl bolisïau Mind Conwy gan gyfeirio’n benodol at gyfrinachedd, trin arian parod, diogelu data ac iechyd a diogelwch.
- Cydymffurfio â’r rheoliadau diogelu data, gan sicrhau bod yr holl wybodaeth am wirfoddolwyr a chefnogwyr yn aros yn gyfrinachol.
- Bod yn gyfrifol am ddysgu a datblygu personol, cefnogi dysgu a datblygiad pobl eraill a’r sefydliad cyfan.
- Bod yn gyfarwydd â datblygiadau newydd yn y sector elusennau megis digwyddiadau newydd a syniadau codi arian.
- Mynychu pob hyfforddiant gorfodol i staff a sicrhau eich bod yn gyfredol â nhw.
- Gweithio mewn ffordd sy’n hwyluso cynhwysiant.
- Gweinyddu a threfnu eich gwaith eich hun i sicrhau ei fod yn gywir ac yn bodloni gofynion adrodd.
Manyleb y
Person Hanfodol
- Profiad o reoli gweithgareddau cymunedol a hanes llwyddiannus o gyflawni a rhagori ar dargedau ar draws ystod eang o sianeli a chynnyrch.
- Profiad a hanes llwyddiannus o reoli gwirfoddolwyr i ymgymryd â gweithgareddau codi arian.
- Rheolwr prosiect cryf gyda phrofiad o ddyfeisio a rheoli strategaethau marchnata a stiwardiaeth i gyflawni targedau.
- Profiad o ddefnyddio proses arloesi i nodi a gweithredu gweithgareddau newydd neu wella rhai sydd eisoes yn bodoli.
- Profiad o ddefnyddio rhaglenni TG priodol a lefel y rhaglenni sy’n gysylltiedig â’r rôl, gan gynnwys cronfeydd data, llwyfannau digidol a systemau ariannol.
- Gwybodaeth a dealltwriaeth ragorol o ddeddfwriaeth, egwyddorion ac arferion Codi Arian a gofynion rheoleiddio ar draws digwyddiadau cymunedol.
- Sgiliau cyflwyno rhagorol gan ddefnyddio amrywiaeth o arddulliau i ymgysylltu â phob agwedd ar y rôl.
- Sgiliau rheoli prosiect rhagorol, gan gynnwys rheoli nifer o brosiectau ar yr un pryd.
- Gallu cynllunio, blaenoriaethu a threfnu llwythi gwaith er mwyn cwrdd â therfynau amser.
- Sgiliau rhyngbersonol cadarn i feithrin perthnasoedd dilys ac effeithiol gyda chefnogwyr a sefydliadau lleol.
- Sgiliau cyfathrebu rhagorol, gan gynnwys y gallu i ddelio â phobl ar bob lefel dros y ffôn, wyneb yn wyneb ac ar bapur.
- Dylanwadwr cryf sy’n gallu annog cyfranogwyr i ragori ar y targedau codi arian.
- Aelod dyfeisgar o’r tîm sy’n gallu cydweithio ar draws y sefydliad a gyda rhanddeiliaid mewnol ac allanol i ddarparu gweithgareddau codi arian rhagorol.
- Gallu dehongli a dadansoddi data yn ystod ac ar ôl ymgyrch er mwyn helpu i lywio strategaethau yn y dyfodol.
- Gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth a thrin eraill â pharch, gan ddangos sensitifrwydd tuag at wahaniaethau, hyrwyddo ac annog amrywiaeth.
- Parodrwydd a’r gallu i deithio ar draws Gogledd Cymru a gweithio fin nos ac ar benwythnosau.
Dymunol
- Lefel A, neu gymhwyster cyfatebol
- Cymhwyster Codi Arian perthnasol
- Profiad uniongyrchol neu anuniongyrchol o broblemau iechyd meddwl
- Brwdfrydedd dros werthoedd a gwaith Mind Conwy
Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer cyflwyno ceisiadau yw:
5pm, 13 Rhagfyr 2024
Dyddiad y Cyfweliadau:
15 a 16 Ionawr 2025 – Cynhelir y cyfweliadau wyneb yn wyneb yn Uned 5325, Parc Busnes Gogledd Cymru, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 8LJ
Y Broses Gwneud Cais
Rydyn ni eisiau gwneud ein rolau mor hygyrch ag y gallwn i’r ystod ehangaf bosibl o ymgeiswyr, felly mae’r sgyrsiau hyn yn rhoi cyfle i chi ofyn cwestiynau, i weld a yw eich sgiliau a’ch profiad yn addas, ac i gael gwybod mwy am y broses gwneud cais.
Trefnwch sgwrs dros y ffôn gyda ni cyn i chi wneud cais, a byddwn yn trafod y swydd gyda chi, a sut mae eich sgiliau a’ch profiad yn cyd-fynd â’r disgrifiad swydd a manyleb y person, a gallwn drafod sut mae llenwi’r ffurflen gais.
Ar ôl i chi gyflwyno eich ffurflen gais, byddwn yn cymharu eich cais â’r hyn rydyn ni’n chwilio amdano gan ddefnyddio’r manyleb person. Os byddwch yn addas, byddwn yn cysylltu â chi am gyfweliad.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Executive Assistant
Barnwood is not your typical funder. We drive change so that disabled people and people with mental health conditions have choice of opportunities, access their rights, and are included where they live. We bring people together for a different conversation and explore big ideas. Through learning and collaboration, we influence the change that’s needed. By partnering with local organisations and looking for better ways to fund, Barnwood makes a difference in Gloucestershire.
As part of this work, our People and Operations Team engages a wide range of people in the Trust’s vision for Gloucestershire, and our Executive Assistant is integral to this.
We are looking for an Executive Assistant to deliver high level professional administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer. The Executive Assistant will take responsibility and ownership of office organisation and project delivery, and to provide Trust-wide support for human resources processes and governance processes for the Board of Trustees.
We want to diversify our team to better reflect the work and communities we support – this means we would particularly welcome applications from people who:
· are from Black, Asian and minoritised backgrounds.
· have lived experience of disability and/or mental health challenges.
Contract terms:
· This role is permanent, and we welcome applications from people looking for full time hours (37.5hrs per week).
· We offer a flexible start between 8am and 9.30am Monday to Friday.
· Salary £38,066 p/a FTE
· 36 days holiday inc. bank holidays
· This position is based in our office in central Cheltenham with occasional opportunities for home working.
Summary of key duties:
Executive Assistance:
· Schedule, organise and minute meetings as required for Leadership Team members, ensuring all necessary arrangements are considered.
· Manage diaries and incoming communication for the CEO and COO as required.
· Manage and undertake projects, assignments and other administrative duties as required.
· Provide line management to the Operations Administrator, enacting the Trust’s management processes to ensure that all employees are motivated, supported and enabled to give of their best.
Governance Assistance:
· Support with the preparation of meeting papers ensuring they are issued in a timely manner and loaded on the Governance Portal.
· Accurate minute-taking and record-keeping for all governance meetings. To include maintaining the following registers: (i) Trustees; (ii) attendance at meetings, (iii) decisions taken out of meetings (iv) signed minutes.
· Support Trustee recruitment processes through the creation of application packs, scheduling recruitment process, managing applications and interviews, scheduling induction activities and creating digital and hard copy induction packs.
Human Resources Administration:
· Support the development and delivery of effective HR processes for the Trust, in conjunction with the COO.
· Support recruitment of both employees and Trustees through placement of adverts and issuing of relevant communications during the recruitment process in a timely manner, and liaising with the recruiting manager to ensure the process is planned and delivered in a supportive and accessible manner.
· Oversee and manage the administration of the IRIS HR system.
· Ensure reports relating to people management are available and issued to People Managers on a regular basis.
Use of Overton House:
· Establish, and keep under review, the policy and process for the booking of spaces at Overton House to external users.
· Oversee bookings by partner organisations, ensuring all appropriate agreements and guidance are in place for external users and that bookings and visitors are well managed.
· Liaise with the Marketing & Communications Team to ensure that appropriate communications about available space and booking processes are in place.
· Oversee the receiving of external visitors to Overton House, ensuring a welcoming and accessible environment for all.
Essential Knowledge and Experience:
· Proven experience of working as a Personal Assistant/Executive Assistant at a senior level
· Experience of providing administrative support and project coordination for a range of parallel projects
· Experience of accurate minute-taking for both formal and informal meetings
Desirable Knowledge and Experience:
· Line management experience to foster a productive and supportive team environment
· Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures
· Knowledge of governance processes
· Knowledge of meeting management, facilities hire or similar
· Experience of working in a charity or not-for-profit sector organisation
For full details please see our application pack.
Summary of skills
· Exceptional planning, prioritisation and time management skills, plus ability to respond effectively to changing workloads and priorities
· Exceptional written and verbal communications skills that engage a wide range of audiences and which champion accessible communication
· Proactive problem-solver, demonstrating high levels of initiative, organisation and flexibility
· Strong IT skills (demonstrable proficiency in using MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WhatsApp, Teams and Zoom)
Benefits:
· 36 days annual leave including bank holidays. (FTE)
· Life Assurance (3 x Salary)
· Work within an organisation that is committed to improving equality and diversity.
· Competitive salaries and fantastic pension contribution rates.
· Excellent personal development plan and extensive training which includes a commitment to training employees to be confident when working with people with a wide variety of impairments, disabilities, and mental health challenges.
· Friendly and collaborative working culture; everyone’s voice is heard.
· We have a range of supportive wellbeing policies and almost a third of our employees, are qualified mental health first aiders with Mental Health England.
· Our offices in central Cheltenham are wheelchair accessible, have free accessible parking on site and great facilities.
· Assistance dogs are welcome.
Guidance On Applications:
Click on Apply Now to be taken to the Barnwood Trust website where you need to apply for this role via our online application form.
You will also find a detailed application pack which gives a full and detailed job description and person specification as well as guidance on how to make an online application and what you should include within it.
Should you have any questions or require any of the information in a different format please email the recruitment team directly at recruitment@barnwoodtrust. org.
We want our application process to be right for you as an individual, so if there’s anything you think we can do to make this process more straightforward for you please email recruitment@barnwoodtrust. org directly to discuss what support we might be able to provide. Our career page on our website has some examples of things we may be able to put in place for people who request extra support.
Deadline for applications: 12.00 noon on Monday 2nd December 2024
First interviews: Thursday 12th December 2024
Second stage interviews: Tuesday 17th December 2024
We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.
Barnwood acts as an agent of social change, working alongside disabled people and people with mental health conditions to create that change.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About the Organisation
Civitas Recruitment is proud to partner with a dynamic legal charity committed to promoting access to justice, upholding the rule of law, and ensuring fair systems for all. This charity plays a pivotal role in ensuring that state decision-making is fair and lawful, giving individuals the power to hold public bodies accountable. It supports and represents people who are marginalised through poverty, discrimination, or disadvantage and have been affected by unlawful state decisions.
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Communications and Engagement Director to join the team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and overseeing the charity's communications strategy, focusing on brand-building and media outreach. You will also lead external communications efforts, including overseeing grant fundraising initiatives. This is a permanent, full-time or part-time (minimum 4 days per week) role with flexible working options.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan to promote the charity’s work.
- Lead media outreach efforts, increasing the charity's visibility and profile.
- Oversee communications across all platforms, including digital, print, and events.
- Lead and support the fundraising communications efforts, with a focus on grant fundraising.
- Work closely with internal teams to align communications strategy with the charity's mission and objectives.
- Provide empowering leadership to the communications team.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and skills:
- Proven experience in developing and executing communications strategies.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and empower your team.
- Solid understanding of the voluntary giving sector, ethical giving practices, and the Fundraising Code of Practice.
- Knowledge of key communication tools across mainstream media, digital, print, and events.
- An understanding of the UK legal system is beneficial but not essential.
- Passionate about access to justice and the charity’s mission.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to work with a purpose-driven organisation and lead communications efforts that have a real impact on individuals and communities. The charity offers a flexible working environment with the option for full-time or part-time roles, making it a great fit for individuals seeking balance while contributing to a meaningful cause.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in applying or would like more information about the role, please send your application immediately or contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full job description and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged.
We’re evolving…
As Artsadmin heads towards its 50th year of producing and supporting extraordinary work by ground-breaking artists and creatives, we’re seeking similarly brilliant people to join the team and help us continue to adapt to the world around us.
The Building and Facilities Manager will provide an important role at a crucial time of change for Artsadmin. They will ensure the efficient and sustainable operation of Artsadmin’s vibrant and creative hub, Toynbee Studios, which includes rehearsal studios, managed offices and a cafe.
The ideal candidate will be a motivated and methodical individual who can demonstrate the skills and experience necessary to run a building in a safe and well-maintained way alongside a commitment to providing a warm and welcoming environment for visitors, staff, tenants and hirers. They will have good communication and organisational skills, be task-focused and proactive in their approach.
Be part of an inclusive organisation that centres artists and artistic practice from our home in London’s East End, reaching audiences across the UK and around the world.
Applications close 10am Monday 9th December
Interviews will be held on Thursday 19th December in person
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.