Jobs in Abbots Langley
Summary
- Line management of small team (currently two roles)
- Supervision of accounts receivable and payable functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, expenses, debtor chasing, credit notes
- Managing an outsourced payroll function
- Management of all banking functions, including payment runs, daily and weekly bank processing and reconciliation
- Management of general ledger accounts to trial balance, including month end closure,balance sheet reconciliation and income statement accounts review.
- Processing monthly standard journals and any other journals in the process of trial balance review and management accounts preparation by the Head of Finance
- Managing a shared inbox to ensure workflows are functioning and that messages are responded to in a timely manner
- Supporting the Head of Finance in maintaining official systems and procedures
- Supporting the Head of Operations in maintaining the Team Manual Finance pages
- Supporting team managers and staff throughout the NS in their interaction with finance systems and procedures
- Supporting the Head of Finance in budget and annual audit preparation and other ad hoc work that may arise
- Experience in payroll support & posting in accounts
- Experience of working in AR and AP
- Experience of managing banking functions
- Experienced line manager
- Experience using cloud-based accounting software
- Experience in developing and documenting processes
- Experience in using excel
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to track multiple deadlines and organise work appropriately with a team
- Able to review processes and suggest improvement
- A salary of £38,918 plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus three additional days
- Flexible working hours and location. The role is home-based with some travel.
- Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies
Are you ready to join our dynamic team as a Directors assistant and business support and unlock your potential and opportunities?
Girlguiding is seeking an experienced, proactive Directors assistant and efficient business support to provide comprehensive support to executive directors enabling them to operate efficiently and effectively as part of executive leadership team.
You will be required to provide the highest quality assistance and administrative support as well as acting as the initial point of contact. You will need to be a master organiser with excellent communication and time management skills. You must have great attention to detail, excel at managing competing priorities and be able to handle confidential information with discretion and tact, and build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
In our ideal candidate we are also looking for substantial experience in providing comprehensive secretariat support for meetings.
We encourage candidates fulfilling the criteria to apply for this position.
The Centre for Justice Innovation seeks to build a justice system which all of its citizens believe is fair and effective. We provide hands on support to front-line practitioners, conduct research into how things work, and could work better, and promote evidence-based policy solutions.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic intern to support the work of the Centre’s policy and communication team. The position is full-time for a fixed period of four months starting in September 2024 and pays the London Living Wage. Travel costs will also be reimbursed.
You will primarily be working with the Policy Officer to grow our public affairs and parliamentary work in the wake of the general election. This will involve mapping and building contact lists of key parliamentarians and policymakers, and supporting the outreach to these stakeholders, for example by helping us draft letters and organise policy events. You will be the Centre’s eyes and ears in Westminster, and monitor relevant parliamentary business, such as justice select committee hearings, parliamentary debates and All Party Parliamentary Group meetings, to identify and share with the team policy trends and organisational opportunities.
You will also help our Communications Officer to increase the reach and impact of the Centre’s work, for example by expanding our promotional mailing lists of organisations working in academia, the third sector and journalists, and building up the Centre’s image library. There will be opportunities to contribute to the Centre’s blog series, which promotes our recent reports and events, interviews front-line practitioners and analyses policy developments that impact our work.
The position will also involve supporting the Centre’s work more generally, for example by helping to design and organise events for a range of audiences, such as the Expert Voice webinar series, and conducting desk based research to enhance the teams’ knowledge on specific topics, such as the use of civil orders for anti-social behaviour and knife crime.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker join our Mental Health service in Hackney.
£27,352.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. In some services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate
Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker
Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift
Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities
Report any observations relating to customers welfare
Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times
Maintain records as required at the project under the direction of the Support Workers/ management
Participate in team meetings/reviews and the general development of the service
Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Flexible
Open to feedback and self development
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
What you'll bring:
Essential:
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector
Desirable:
Relevant experience working in Mental Health
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Call for Expressions of Interest
The RSA is inviting expressions of interest from qualified individuals to help with the integration and management of the plugins for our new Learning Management System (LMS) microsite.
Context
We are a 270-year-old social change organisation on a mission to enable people, places, and planet to flourish. We now wish to recruit a talented LMS Integration Specialist to join our team on a short-term basis to help develop a new WordPress-based microsite dedicated to hosting our LMS. This microsite will serve as a dynamic platform for delivering educational content and interactive learning experiences.
What we’re looking for
We are seeking an LMS Integration Specialist to join our team on a short-term basis. This role is key in developing a new microsite dedicated to hosting a Learning Management System (LMS). The microsite will serve as a dynamic platform for delivering educational content and interactive learning experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in content management, quality assurance, and LMS plug-in integrations.
Deliverables
Plugin Management and Integration:
- Set up and manage plugins, for example a plugin to control access based on user roles and subscription levels.
- Identify, install, and configure third-party plugins to extend LMS functionality, including membership management and interactive content tools.
- Ensure all plugins are updated, compatible, and functioning correctly.
API Integration (Zapier, Salesforce):
- Integrate LearnDash with external systems, particularly Salesforce, using Zapier to automate data flow and enhance CRM capabilities.
- Develop and manage REST API connections to streamline data synchronisation and reporting.
System Testing and Quality Assurance:
- Perform thorough testing of user journeys and routes to identify and report bugs, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement.
- Work closely with the wider team to resolve identified issues and verify fixes.
- Conduct comprehensive testing of all plugins and integrations to ensure seamless operation and optimal performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to system access, course content, and plugin functionality.
How to express your interest
Please submit your EOI by 12 August 2024 by clicking "Apply". This should incorporate your CV and a max. 500-word summary of your experience and suitability for this role, as well as your standard day rate. We will shortlist and interview on a continuous basis and may close the EoI early. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please contact our recruitment team.
A global network of changemakers enabling people, places and the planet to flourish in harmony.
Back Up is an organisation that has inspired and supported people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life for almost 40 years. Today, the organisation is at the forefront of helping people adjust positively to spinal cord injury; the organisation is there for people in their darkest hours and, because their support is provided by people who have been there, they are equipped to understand what individuals and their families are going through.
Charity People is delighted to be supporting this incredible organisation to recruit for an interim part time Director of Communications and Marketing who will join the team at a key point; the charity's income has grown year on year since 2020 and they have a goal to increase that further by 2025 in order that they can meet increasing demand for their services.
The interim Director of Communications and Marketing will simultaneously oversee delivery of current plans and look to the future; putting in place structures, systems and processes to support a growing organisation and make the most of new opportunities as they arise.
Part time Director of Communications and Marketing
Contract: interim, 12 month role
Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 per annum FTE (pro-rata for 0.6 hour week to between £36,000 and £42,000)
Location: Hybrid - home based with at least one day per week in the charity HO in Wandsworth, South London
Closing date for applications: Midnight on Wednesday 7th August
Interviews: first stage interview held remotely on Thursday 15th August, with a second stage interview held in person on Wednesday 21st August
Key responsibilities within the role will include:
- Lead and oversee the development of communications and marketing plans which will underpin Back Up's 2030 strategy.
- Line manage a team of three to provide leadership, motivation, support and guidance to enable members of the team to perform to the best of their abilities and work effectively together.
- Upskill and develop the staff team so that they have the skills necessary to sustain communications and marketing over the longer term.
- Be a key advocate for change management in the organisation, supporting colleagues at all levels to upskill through the delivery of wider organisational change.
- Lead the strategic development and delivery of communications and marketing practice across the charity, and work with the Fundraising, Operations and Services Teams to deliver shared business objectives and Back Up's strategy
- Have overall responsibility for creative, brand and tone of voice guardianship, ensuring that the staff team and freelancers have the resources required to implement Back Up's brand effectively.
- Ensure the provision of adequate processes and skills in-house to tell the stories of people the organisation has supported and deliver high performing content across all channels.
- Develop and implement a digital marketing and website strategy
- Model a creative, ambitious and positive culture within the communications and marketing team championing core values.
This is a wonderful opportunity to for a seasoned Communications leader to join a charity providing vital support to a community of people who have experienced a life-changing event and their families. We'd love to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience:
- Director level experience of leading successful communications and marketing teams
- Proven ability to unite diverse groups of individuals behind specific projects or initiatives
- Experience of change management with a track record of leading growth and meeting and exceeding targets
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and board level colleagues
- Gravitas and exceptional personal credibility to act as an ambassador for the organisation with the ability to effect positive change
- Collaborative approach with the ability to establish partnerships
- Outstanding communicator and storyteller with the ability to present and write with impact
- Highly effective project management and organisational skills: ability to plan and deliver projects on time and within budget
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Glen Manners at Charity people in the first instance
Charity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Finance Assistant: Payables
Finance
Full-time
Permanent
£25,575 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 5 August 2024
About the role:
The British Museum is seeking a Finance Assistant to work as part of the Payables function of the Finance Department in a world renowned setting and the most popular tourist attraction in the UK. You will ensure that financial data is accurate, that all invoices are recorded in a timely manner, and that the service provided to Museum departments is of a high standard.
Key areas of responsibility:
- Maintain the purchase ledger, ensuring ageing is current and that payments are correctly allocated.
- Liaise with all departments to ensure prompt authorisation of invoices for processing and resolving supplier disputes.
- Prepare high quality payment runs, ensuring the weekly process runs efficiently and to timetable, including resolving queries, right through to the presentation to bank signatories.
- Processing staff credit card returns to ensure adherence to Museum group policy.
- Perform month end account reconciliations as directed.
- Identify errors and inconsistencies in GL data and prepare correcting journals.
- Assist with enquiries to the department and provide information to management as requested.
- Proactively suggest ways to improve processes to line manager and other team members.
- Stock record maintenance and query resolution as and when required.
About you:
- Educated to GCSE level.
- Able to work swiftly and accurately with figures, maintaining consistency and accuracy in processing a high volume of transactions.
- IT literate with strong inputting and spreadsheet skills, and excellent attention to detail.
- Enthusiastic, works well with others and willing to take on other work in the department during times of heavy workload or staff absence.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and can build strong working relationships within the Museum and with customers.
About the British Museum:
Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
- Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
- Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
- Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
- Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
Additional details:
If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details
The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you.
The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.
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!
Are you ready to make a monumental impact on the lives of those affected by a rare disease? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your leadership can ignite change? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are a Colchester-based charity looking to appoint a full-time, permanent CEO to lead our small but passionate team.
We support a rapidly growing global community of patients and carers living with eosinophilic-associated diseases and have a network of healthcare and research professionals reaching 43 countries.
As our CEO, you will be at the helm of our mission, guiding our organisation to new heights of success. You will lead with vision and determination, leveraging your expertise to strategise, innovate, and propel our initiatives forward.
You will help to change the lives of people across the world who live with these rare and often isolating diseases and help to fight for awareness, understanding and collaboration among the medical community.
The Role: CEO
Your responsibilities will include:
· Strategic Leadership and Management: Develop and execute strategic plans to advance our mission and objectives, ensuring alignment with our core values and priorities. To be responsible for the management and administration of the charity within the strategic, policy and accountability frameworks laid down by the board of trustees
· Team Empowerment: Inspire and empower our small but dedicated team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
· Partnership Building: Cultivate and nurture strategic partnerships with stakeholders, including patients, caregivers, researchers, key opinion-leading healthcare professionals, and industry leaders.
· Advocacy and Awareness: Be a powerful advocate for eosinophilic-associated disease patients, raising awareness, driving policy change, and amplifying their voices on local, national, and international stages.
· Transforming clinical practice: influencing national and international treatment guidelines from professional bodies
· Fundraising and Sustainability: Drive fundraising efforts and diversify revenue streams to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of our organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Role: To promote Forces Employment Charity Ex Forces Programme across the UK and provide employability and employment support for veterans in order that they find appropriate sustainable employment, or another Preferred Vocational Outcome.
The role reports to Ex Forces Employment Manager. This position is permanent Full-time, 35 hours per week, with a salary of £28,325. The successful candidate will be Home based, with local and regional travel. Ex Forces Employment Consultant will spend an average of 30% of their time networking within their region.
Principal Responsibilities:
· Provide advice and guidance to support veterans into employment.
· Develop links with local and regional businesses and business forums to develop relationships with Corporate Mentors and to provide enhanced local level employment opportunities, working collaboratively with Employer Relationship Managers (ERMs).
· Facilitate veterans to access suitable training courses, funding and work placements.
· Post and maintain an exemplar professional LinkedIn profile and engage with appropriate content from FEC and partner organisations.
· Link with local and regional Ex-Armed Forces support agencies initiatives to create a flow of veterans requiring employment support. This will include as a minimum creating working relationships with Armed Forces Charities and DWP and regional Armed Forces Champions (including Armed Forces Covenant groups).
· Contribute to FEC’s online community engaging veterans with the self-help tools and Corporate Mentors.
· Attend all CTP Employment Fairs in your region as an exhibitor. Publicise the role of FEC in supporting veteran employment.
· Co-ordinate with partner charities and refer clients to support as identified by their needs assessment.
· Manage client caseload on our CRM system, in accordance with work instructions.
· Represent the values and professional expertise of FEC to all external audiences.
· The 30% networking time will involve attending partner meetings, employment events and collaboration with other charities/agencies that specialise in support to veterans. The time spent doing this will be captured on our CRM and will be measurable.
· Undertake other actions as required by the Ex-Forces Employment Manager.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Essential Competencies:
· Empathy with Armed Forces personnel and an understanding of the challenges they face.
· Strong networking skills and the enthusiasm and ability to create relationships that will support the work of FEC.
· Motivated self-starter with ability to work largely unsupervised within a multi-disciplinary environment dedicated to achieving successful outcomes for veterans.
· Extensive experience in blended provision of support.
· Clean driving licence and exclusive use of a car.
Desirable Competencies:
· Demonstrable experience of supporting adults into employment.
· Existing network of regional and local organisations who support the Armed Forces Community.
· Existing Linkedin network of veterans and individuals within Armed Forces Charities, statutory organisations and employers.
· A good understanding of the employment market, including recruitment, welfare to work provision, work-based learning, and vocational training.
· Mental Health First Aid Training.
· NVQ L4 in Advice, Information and Guidance.
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate is required to undergo an Enhanced DBS security clearance check.
Forces Employment Charity is an equal opportunities employer and values having a diverse workforce. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
If you meet the criteria and are passionate about supporting service leavers in their transition to civilian employment, we encourage you to apply. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by Midnight Friday, 23 August 2024.
Salary: £26,000 - £29,658 per annum
Location: Stokenchurch (just off Junction 5, M40) Hybrid Working (remotely up to 3 days per week)
Hours: 37.5hrs/week - Part time considered (minimum of 24 hrs per week) Some Antisocial hours required
About us
Thames Valley Air Ambulance is one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. We’re here for people in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire when they need us most. Bringing hospital-level care by land and air.
We exist to give everybody in our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. Our mission is to do everything in our power to protect, save and revive lives, with the best critical care at the scene and beyond.
We love what we do. Our charity is a place where people care for each other, provide support, and encourage everyone to be their best and we pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. As an innovative charity, we are continually developing and pushing the boundaries of patient care to deliver a unique emergency service, where and when it is most needed. We are driven to do the right thing for our patients, their families, our supporters, and community. All our staff live our values: passion, excellence, respect, and care.
The role
Are you a fundraiser with strong communication skills who enjoys building meaningful and rewarding relationships with mid and high value donors? If so, we have an opportunity to join our Philanthropy and Partnerships team in the newly created role of Philanthropy Officer.
In this role you will support the Philanthropy Manager and Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships in securing new four and five figure multi-year gifts from individuals. Your responsibilities will include day-to-day management and implementation of the mid-value giving strategy, verbal and written presentation of donor funding proposals, prospect research, and account management of your own High Net Worth individual supporters. Much of this role will be involved in the planning, project management and delivery of special major donor events to achieve defined strategic objectives.
About you
You will be an excellent communicator, both orally and written, who is confident in speaking with supporters. You will manage your own pipeline of donors, so will need to take initiative, prioritise and organise your own work, with limited supervision. You may have had experience organising and hosting special events for stewardship and cultivation, but this is not essential.
You will have:
- Excellent customer service skills with a background in major donor, relationship fundraising, direct marketing or a similar role working with High-Net-Worth Individuals.
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills with an ability to present ideas creatively and persuasively.
- Confidence soliciting and securing four and five figure gifts from prospective donors, both verbally and in writing.
- Be comfortable managing a pipeline of supporters and presenting strategic planning recommendations based on data and analysis.
- A high standard of administrations skills with strong attention to detail.
- Competency with all standard Microsoft office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience of using a supporter database or CRM
If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love you to apply!
Vacancy Closing Date: 18 August 2024
You may have experience in the following: Fundraising Manager, Major Donor Fundraiser, Development Officer, Donor Relations Manager, Philanthropy Coordinator, Nonprofit Development Manager, Donor Engagement Specialist, etc.
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We are looking for 2 part time Information & Advocacy Community Support Workers in Scotland, one based in North Scotland (Inverness area due to travel requirements and location of NHS services) and one based in Central Scotland.
You will ensure that service users (children and adults) and their families, receive high quality support, from the point of diagnosis and throughout their journey, and will assist them to access funding, equipment and care and support that they are entitled to. You will join a team that makes a real difference to the lives of the people living with muscle-wasting conditions, and their families, in Scotland. The role will be primarily home based, but there will also be a requirement to attend outpatient clinics within the region, attend home visits where appropriate and to support responding to queries through the helpline and information inbox. Some travel will be required to attend meetings and events outside of Scotland. You will work with both statutory and voluntary organisations, clinicians, and health and social care professionals to ensure that people living with muscle wasting conditions get the care and support they need to live well and independently.
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) is the charity for the 110,000 people living with muscle-wasting conditions in the UK. We bring together people affected by more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions. We provide vital information, advice, resources and support for people with these conditions, their families and the professionals who work with them. Our care, information and advocacy service coordinate our support for families, providing advice and practical support to enable individuals to access the services, benefits and equipment they are entitled to. As part of our support, we also connect individuals with others affected by these rare conditions through our peer support networks.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.
Location: Home based in Scotland.
Please note: you will need your own car and be able to drive for these roles.
*Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
**Interviews are likely to be held week commencing 12 August via Microsoft Teams.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
St Joseph’s Hospice has an exciting role on offer within the Volunteers Team. We are seeking an experienced Volunteering Support Officer who, ideally, has previous administration experience and an understanding of working with volunteers and who is able to provide support to volunteering admin across the team. In this role, you will work 37.5 hours per week.
Main Duties
You will be responsible for the day-to-day admin in the team, including applying for volunteers’ references and DBS checks and uploading adverts onto recruitment sites. You will also have an opportunity to assist in volunteer information sessions and training and provide other admin support as needed. To be successful, you will have proven administration, organisation and communication skills, experience of communicating with a diverse range of people, and the ability to work independently. You may also have experience of supporting group workshops and delivering presentations.
You will need:
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent IT skills with the proven ability to use a variety of IT packages and databases.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills.
- A positive attitude and the ability to problem solve.
Continuation of the NHS Pension Scheme is available. We offer 27 days’ holiday and 8 public holidays and an excellent pension scheme.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 4 August 2024.
Applicants are subject to enhanced DBS (previously CRB).
We're looking for an experienced Events Manager to join our External Engagement Team (EET), to lead strategy and delivery of our portfolio of events, including our Annual THET Conference and the UK-Africa Health Summit, alongside other events such as in UK parliament, and overseas.
You will work closely with the with the Policy and Events Officer and the Communications and Convening Coordinator, and also engaging closing with different functions and teams across THET for successful delivery.
If you have a track record for delivering physical and online events particularly targeted at the likes of policy-makers and decision-makers, ideally in health/ development, this is a great opportunity for you to join a welcoming and high performing team.
You'll be working hands-on and will need to be available in London for key events, and occasionally other parts of the country/ overseas and sometimes at unsociable hours, ensuring availability at our flagship events THET Conference 6th and 7th November 2024 and UK-Africa Health Summit 17th to 19th March 2025. In the unlikely event of a date change, flexibility will be required.
Here are the top three things we think you can be excited about:
- A flourishing and diverse portfolio of online and in-person events in UK and overseas, engaging high level policymakers, decision-makers, health practitioners, and civil society active on global health and health partnerships to advance access to health for all.
- You’ll play an integral role in THET’s Annual Conference and the UK-Africa Health Summit, which both attract high-profile speakers and hundreds of delegates.
- You’ll be joining a friendly, dynamic cross-functional External Engagement Team with a strong focus on collaboration and learning.
Work setting: Hybrid with an average of 2 office days per week dependent on meetings
Salary: £36,967 to £39,608
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: London
Are you an experienced Executive Assistant who is used to providing confidential, efficient and adaptable support to senior leaders? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the success of the organisation?
TPP are recruiting an Executive Assistant on behalf of our client, a charity focused on providing support to young people facing health issues.
The Role
As an Executive Assistant, you will support the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer, ensuring they are effectively connected with the wider organisation and external stakeholders. You will provide confidential, efficient, and adaptable support, working alongside a dedicated PA team to ensure seamless governance and decision-making processes.
Main responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer.
- Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and adherence to internal policies.
- Manage calendars and schedules, prioritising requests and appointments.
- Organise and support meetings, including preparing agendas and briefing materials.
- Assist with the production of Board packs and liaise with Board members.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and manage correspondence.
- Screen calls and enquiries, addressing them as appropriate.
- Conduct research and follow up on action items, ensuring timely completion.
- Produce documents, reports, and presentations as needed.
- Attend select meetings, take notes, and ensure follow-up on actions.
- Handle HR and Finance administrative tasks, including budget tracking and expense management.
- Collaborate with the business support team, providing cover during absences and peak times.
Essential requirements:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience as an Executive Assistant at a senior level.
- Strong organisational skills, including diary and travel management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual meeting technology.
- Eye for detail and a commitment to confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
- Initiative to anticipate problems and provide effective solutions.
- Ability to work flexibly and professionally.
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today! Deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 2nd August.
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Location: Home based with UK-wide travel, as required/on occasion
Contract details: Permanent
Salary: £27,200 – £32,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time
Directorate: Portfolio and Planning
Reporting to: Head of Portfolio and Planning
About the role:
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to join our Portfolio and Planning team as a Business Planning Officer.
As a Business Planning Officer, you will play a crucial role in the development and execution of strategic business plans, ensuring the smooth operation of annual planning cycles, team-specific business plans, and effective coordination of various business activities.
The post holder will provide support to the annual business planning cycle, monitoring and tracking the plans, horizon scanning and undertaking ad-hoc duties within the PMO.
- To work in partnership with Head of Portfolio and Planning and Team leads to help provide support, direction and guidance in the development of the NFCC annual business plans ensuring that objectives are set with measurable activity.
- To provide support and lead on aspects of the co-ordination of the corporate planning and reporting activities of the NFCC, monitoring of progress against Key Performance Indicators.
- Monitor and report the delivery and performance against the set objectives; ensuring that content is well evidenced, and is reported on quarterly basis.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement business plans that align with the strategic direction of the NFCC.
- To support the Head of Portfolio and Planning to continually develop and implement the annual planning cycle.
- To work closely with individuals
- Contribute to the development of the NFCC’s annual planning cycle by leading the co-ordination and forward planning of submissions of business cases and project proposals throughout the year.
- To develop and co-ordinate an external horizon scanning capability within the team.
- Drafting agendas and producing accurate minutes and records at Board.
- Maintaining accurate records of all Board reports.
- Maintain records of responses and actions taken against recommendations from meetings.
Full details of the role can be found in the Job Description.
What you can expect:
We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. Wellbeing, reward, recognition, and personal development are not just words we talk about, we put them into action daily.
We offer an enhanced annual leave allowance of 26 days plus bank holidays, Health Care Cashplan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support flexitime working.
How to apply
Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply via website’ button or via the NFCC website.
**CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position**
Closing Date – 11th August 2024.
NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post.
NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive.
NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment.
NFCC is an independent membership association and the professional voice of UK fire and rescue services.