Jobs in Ashtead

The Organisation

Founded in 1951, the Refugee Council exists to support people who come to the UK in need of safety and speak out for compassion, fairness, and kindness. We achieve this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of refugee community organisations, and collaborating with allies across society to change government policy.

Our vision for refugees to be welcome to live safe and fulfilling lives contributing to the UK has never been more urgent and needed.

Today twenty-seven million refugees and eighty-four million displaced people around the world need of safety, dignity and welcome. We are determined to secure public and government support for safe routes for all people seeking safety, and a fair, effective and compassionate refugee protection system.

Context and Purpose of the Job

The Refugee Council’s services strategy is aimed at delivering high impact, sustainable services that are centred on the needs of people seeking asylum and refugees in the UK, and improving the system of support that they rely on for their safety and future lives in local communities.

We seek to significantly improve early access to information, advice and support for people seeking asylum and refugees in crisis and those seeking to integrate into the UK.

Location: London, East of England, Yorkshire and Humberside, and Remote.

In December 2023, with consultancy support, we designed an exciting youth service strategy with a delivery model centred around children’s needs and with the vision for change on how separated children and young people are treated in their asylum journey by creating holistic casework, high-quality joined up relationships across the organisation, collaboration with local partners and supporters through learning and sharing best practice to transform their experience and bring systemic change.

Main duties and responsibilities

 Casework management -

• Oversee the casework service delivery by managing a potential high number of referrals colleagues in the regions and professionals effectively, by deciding eligibility for services, and providing timely, helpful, and legally accurate responses at all times.
• Line manages all casework advisers by supporting and enabling them to provide high quality information and advice support, and signposting to external specialist agencies in a sensitive, confidential, and professional manner.

Service development and delivery -

• Maintain high quality, current client records in accordance with organisational policies, funder requirements, and relevant legislation, and support advisers and volunteers to manage their data within the client database.
• Develop and maintain excellent professional relationships with a range of practitioners including local authority social workers, managers, legal representatives, health and education professionals and voluntary sector agencies, referring children who are age disputed to other agencies where it is in the best interests of the child.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: Tuesday 30th August 2024.

Interviews: 10th August 2024.

Salary: Band C - £52,000pa - £57,000pa + London weighting if applicable

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: This role is based in England, with some UK wide travel. We offer hybrid working, or the option to work from an office. Our England office is in Central London. Due to the nature of this role some travel will be required and regular attendance at the office.

About The Fostering Network (TFN)

The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity. We are dedicated to creating a better future for fostered children and young people. We bring together everyone who is involved in their lives, leading, inspiring, motivating and supporting them to make foster care better. Together with our members and supporters we are a powerful catalyst for change, and we have been shaping and influencing the fostering agenda for 50 years. 

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant with management experience to join our fantastic organisation. The successful candidate will lead the UK Finance team to deliver an effective finance function, advise the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees on matters relating to financial management, and provide effective business partnering to key stakeholders across the organisation

Key areas of responsibility:

1. Lead and develop an effective team of finance professionals, promoting a business-partnering approach and ensuring colleagues are well-supported to undertake effective budget management and decision-making
2. Ensure the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting
3. Effective cash flow management
4. Ensure financial policies and procedures are streamlined, effective and meet regulatory obligations
5. Ensure the financial management of the Charity is compliant with relevant accounting, legal, HMRC and tax requirements including VAT
6. Act as a business partner and advisor to leaders and managers to support effective budget management and decision-making

About you

We are looking for a fully qualified accountant with experience of leading a team and overseeing the full cycle of budgeting and reporting. You will be comfortable partnering with stakeholders of varying levels of financial experience, bringing excellent communications skills and a desire to improve our systems and processes.

Full details of the role can be found on our website.

The Fostering Network Benefits

• 30 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Family friendly and fostering friendly employment leave
• 24 hours per day, 365 days per year Employee Support Helpline
• Pension & Life Assurance
• Access to a range of high street and online discounts
• Sick pay

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 5th August

Panel interview: Tuesday 13th August (in person or via Microsoft Teams, to be confirmed)

For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Martha Adam-Bushell, Director of Finance & Resources.

To apply please go to our job vacancies page on our website and email your completed word application form to us. CVs alone will not be accepted.

The Fostering Network is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and especially encourage applications from groups which are under-represented. All applicants are treated equally and selected on the basis of individual merit and ability to meet the requirements of the role.

The Fostering Network is committed to recruiting staff members with lived experience of fostering, care experienced or related experience.

As an organisation we are committed to supporting flexible working. This post is advertised as full-time, but we are open to applications from individuals who would like to work part time as part of job-share arrangement, please indicate on your application. 

The Fostering Network is a registered charity in England and Wales 280852 and in Scotland SC039338.

Do you want to take the next step in your career at The Queen’s Nursing Institute, a highly successful national community nursing charity?The Queen's Nursing Institute is looking for a Senior Events and Programme Co-ordinator to join our supportive and friendly team. 

Responsibilities:

• The post holder has key responsibility for supporting our Leadership Programmes working alongside the Events and Membership Manager and the Director of Nursing Programmes (Leadership and Standards) to ensure work is covered by the wider team and to act as a central point of contact for partners and clients.
• The post holder will require the ability to work in a fast-paced response environment with a high level of efficiency and the ability to take initiative.
• Essential is the ability to manage, balance and prioritise several one-off tasks, while ensuring critical routine tasks still take place.
• While not a key prerequisite for the role, project management would be a skill that would be expected to be developed.
• The role will also pick up other co-ordinator duties as part of the wider team, which is expected to work flexibly to cover the requirements of the organisation.

For the full Job Description and Person Specification, please refer to the Job Pack.

Interviews will be held in person at our London office on Tuesday 27th August.

About The QNI:

• The QNI is the oldest professional nursing charity in the world and is a leading voice for nurses working in the community. 
• Our values of excellence, inclusivity, partnership, independence, advocacy, legacy and integrity underpin the charity’s strategic plan 2021-2025, which is included in the Job Pack.
• The Programme, Network and Event Coordination Team is a key core team led by our Events and Membership Manager, responsible for ensuring that professional programmes, network and event support is provided to the QNI’s core programmes of work and the nurses in the team that lead them.

Benefits:

1. Learning and Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to training opportunities.
2. We offer 25 days annual leave per year, in addition to all Bank Holidays.
3. We offer up to 10% employer contribution to pension scheme.
4. Interest-free season ticket loans.

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We are looking for a Deputy Head of Philanthropy for a Full time fixed term contract until December 2025, to join an incredible animal charity, and be responsible for leading the Major Gift team Strategy.

This is a hybrid role, with 1- 2 days a week in the London office.

The Charity
An inspiring charity, passionate about animal welfare and dedicated to helping the people who care for them. They have a staff of c1600 people, securing an impressive £125m last year.

You would be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture offering fantastic benefits, including 26 days annual leave per year excluding bank holidays, continuing to rise annually, and a competitive pension scheme offering up to 16% employer contribution, as well as much more!

The Role

Leading a team of front-line philanthropy professionals to grow the major gifts pipeline at scale, and working in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Lead the Major Gifts team, which currently comprises six Major Gift Development Managers but may grow or change!

Collaboratively develop and deliver a strategy for growing major gifts income for international work from UK based major gift prospects.

Support Major Gift Development Managers with the cultivation of significant prospects in the pipeline.

Develop and implement a senior volunteer strategy for major giving with consultation.

Lead on the development of a regional philanthropy strategy.

The Candidate
A senior leader, with a proven track record of leading diverse teams, covering multiple locations.

Experinence of relationship building with high-net-worth Individuals to personally five and six figure gifts.

Proven track record of leading and developing a Philanthropy function.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Are you looking for an impactful role where you can lead marketing and communications initiatives across Asia Pacific and Latin America, helping to drive positive change in farm animal welfare? Join Compassion in World Farming International in our mission to transform the global food industry and make a lasting difference. As the Marketing and Communications Manager for Asia Pacific & Latin America at Compassion in World Farming, you'll lead strategic initiatives to help end the use of caged systems and promote sustainable farming.

About us:

Compassion in World Farming International was founded in 1967 in England by Peter Roberts, a British farmer who became concerned by the development of intensive factory farming. Over 50 years ago, Peter decided to make a difference and take a stand against this farming system. In his lifetime, Peter saw the demise of barren battery cages, veal crates and gestation crates in the UK, and in Europe achieved recognition that animals are sentient beings.

Compassion in World Farming is the leading international farm animal welfare charity, campaigning to improve the lives of millions of farm animals through advocacy, lobbying for legislative change, and positive engagement with the global food industry. Our established international Food Business programme aims to drive transformational change for animal welfare enabled by a reduction in the reliance on animals sourced foods and a shift towards regenerative farming. The Food Business team operates in Europe, the US, China and APAC LATAM, and more globally through the supply chains of our corporate partners.

About the role:

As our Marketing and Communications Manager, you’ll help build the strategic vision for helping to influence the global food industry. As part of this exciting position, you'll spearhead vibrant marketing and communications strategies across Asia Pacific and Latin America, championing the end of caged systems and promoting sustainable farming practices. Your responsibilities will include proactive and reactive PR, content management, event coordination, supplier oversight, and budget management. As our Marketing and Communications Manager (Asia Pacific & Latin America) you’ll collaborate closely with the Head of Food Business APAC LATAM and regional teams, ensuring transparency through regular reporting on achievements.

About you:

We're seeking an exceptional candidate for the role of Marketing and Communications Manager (Asia Pacific & Latin America), at CIWF, who brings with them a proven track record in developing impactful strategies, especially in digital and social media.

To succeed in the role of Marketing and Communications Manager (Asia Pacific & Latin America), you will need to have previous experience in demonstrating a proficiency in devising impactful strategies, particularly within the domains of digital and social media. You’ll have a proficiency in English, complemented by skills in languages such as Thai or Japanese, is not essential, but is advantageous. You’ll have to have strong interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with a sophisticated grasp of budget management and a genuine dedication to farm animal welfare. Previous skills and qualifications encompass an advanced degree or pertinent experience in PR, marketing, or communications.

Join us on a collective mission to shape a compassionate future for farm animals worldwide, while experiencing a workplace that truly cares for you:

• Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays *
• Free onsite parking at HQ
• Optional savings schemes * Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying Excellent Development opportunities
• Hybrid working model
• A defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Applications:

Cutoff date: 9th August 2024
1st Stage Interviews: W/C 19th August 2024

Please complete the online application form to upload your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the job description.

Please note that we reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme.
Compassion in World Farming is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.

* dependant on role and location

To comply with legal requirements, as part of our selection procedure we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

Location: HQ based (hybrid flexible working available with at least two days in office per week)
Job Type: Full-time, fixed term contract till 31st March 2025 (with possible contract extension, subject to additional funding)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £37,000-£42,000

You may also have experience in the following: Communications Officer, Internal Communications, CRM, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Executive, Marketing Officer, Communications Executive, Communications, Public Relations manager, PR Manager, Marketing Management etc

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

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

You will be working as part of the West Sussex night team providing mobile support to our 24-hour services, ensuring that our transitional properties are safe, secure, and welcoming through the night. You will be based at the Horsham Y Centre and will support the static night worker there during the night as well as undertaking your mobile duties. You will regularly complete building checks and monitor CCTV upkeeping health and safety regulations in accordance with YMCA DLG's policies and procedures. You will work to prevent any anti-social behaviour from impacting our neighbours and other residents. You will help to contribute to a great working environment, with a calm, yet assertive manner, being able to handle potentially difficult situations.

In addition, you will work alongside other support staff to maximise the wellbeing of residents by completing one to one interventions with young people who may be experiencing mental health crisis and/or who may need medical assistance.

This is a mobile role, requiring all applicants to have a full valid, UK Driving Licence. You will also be lone working as part of the role, so you will need to be comfortable with decision making and following procedures.

You will work on four nights on, four nights off rota. Although these are long shifts, you will get four days off after, which can provide a great work life balance. 

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

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

CLOSING DATE: 12 August 2024 at midnight.We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found. Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK.

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

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

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

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

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

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to support young people by providing a safe environment for them to feel safe and comfortable?

Guildford Foyer is looking for a warm, reliable, and proactive Housing Night Worker to join our friendly and dynamic staff team, based in the heart of Guildford, Surrey.

The Foyer is one of our 24-hour supported accommodation services, housing up to 34 young people, aged 16-25 who have multiple and complex needs, including many who are unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. Our specialist supported accommodation is a safe and secure environment where young people are supported to acquire the necessary skills in preparation for living independently and can safely explore their increased freedom and choice and develop the responsibilities associated with adulthood.

Your primary role will be to keep our service and young people, safe. You will help to contribute to a great working environment, with a calm, yet assertive manner, being able to handle potentially difficult situations. In addition, you will complete health and safety checks, ensuring the service is clean and tidy and reporting any repairs. You will be lone working as part of the role, so you will need to be comfortable with decision making and following procedures.

You will work a shift 21:30-08:30, on a four night on, four night off rota. Although these are long shifts, you will get four days off after, which can provide a great work life balance.

ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

Ideally you will have experience working with young people, those considered vulnerable or with multiple and complex needs along with being able to demonstrate a real passion for wanting to work with young people. You will have an understanding of the needs of single homeless clients aged 16-25 and the ability to engage, motivate and inspire, with a strong commitment to changing the life of others for the better.

You will already have clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT and keyboard skills and the ability to self-motivate. You will be proactive in you thinking, with the ability to manage lots of tasks at the same time and keep appropriate records. In addition, you will have the ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately. 

CLOSING DATE: 12 August 2024 at midnight.We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK.

An inclusive workplace: We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. We encourage applications from people from all sections of the communities that we serve. 

Accessibility: If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact us. If you are local to our Head Office in Hove, we can provide you with a paper copy of the job advert and application form.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Marketing and Communications Officer to join the team at a leading Charity, based in London. The successful postholder will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategies that support the Charity’s mission, goals and fundraising objectives.

Due to the fast moving nature of this role, you must be immediately available to interview and start.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Develop and implement innovative marketing campaigns across various channels to raise awareness and drive engagement
• Create engaging content for website, social media, newsletters and other communication materials
• Manage and grow social media presence, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging
• Coordinate and execute events, both virtual and in-person, to engage the community
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure cohesive and aligned communications
• Monitor and analyse the performance of marketing initiatives, providing insights and recommendations for improvement

Ideal candidate profile:

• Strong background in a Marketing and Communications related role, within the Charity or Not-For-Profit sector
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms, including social media management
• Creative mindset and the ability to think strategically and execute effectively

Agency reference number: J81414

Location: London

Contract: 6 months interim contract, with opportunity to extend

Daily rate: £130 a day PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in Central London office)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Fixed term contract for 12 months, 35 hours per week
London

Are you eager to support a team to deliver an efficient customer focussed service?

The Retired Ministers Housing Society (RMHS) exists to assist retired and retiring ministers to meet their housing needs during retirement, aiming to provide appropriate housing suitable for long-term occupation. We maintain around 300 properties tenanted by retired ministers, arranging inspections and repairs.

In this role you will be responsible for the daily coordination of repairs and maintenance activities. You will be the central point of contact for our elderly residents, liaising with surveyors to ensure our programme of works and cyclical compliance checks are followed through and carried out promptly.

You are educated to A level standard, or equivalent experience, have excellent administration and ITC skills and are highly organised. You also possess good communication skills and can problem solve, dealing with issues in a calm and sensitive manner. Experience of repairs and maintenance in a housing environment would be a distinct advantage.

We can offer you a flexible and friendly work environment in a small team; hybrid working from Church House in London and from home is possible.

If you are interested in working for us and can meet the above requirements, please contact us/see our website for an application form (noting that we do not accept CVs).

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 2 August 2024   
Interview dates:  Friday 16 August 2024

We are proud to be partnering with a renowned Human Rights charity to find a full time, temporary IT Administrator. This is a full time, office based role near Old Street for a period of 2-3 months.

The IT Administrator provides administrative and logistical support to the IT team including laptop imaging, administration around contract management, taking and allocating calls to the helpdesk, carrying out first and second-line response and appropriate tasks allocated by the team managers. Carries out agreed operational procedures of a routine nature. Contributes to maintenance, installation and problem resolution with IT equipment and services. The hours for the post reflect the current service requirements, they may be subject to change if the needs of the service change.

You will be one of the main points of contact for the IT helpdesk, both by phone and email and allocate tasks as appropriate and will provide first-line response to queries with appropriate training.  You will escalate any unresolved calls to more senior members of the IT team. You will log all incoming calls (phone, email, face to face) accurately, documenting progress as appropriate and closing calls with correct code to facilitate accurate reporting on activity.

This temporary role is full time and office based near Old Street/Shoreditch and is expected to start in early August for at least 2-3 months.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist or provide network administration functions such as implementing MS-Outlook accounts, managing data, modifying network profiles.
• Provide project management support and maintain databases to keep ongoing projects on schedule.
• Configure settings on Windows workstations.
• Replace or Migrate data on new or old computers.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.    

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. 

Job Description: Rough Sleeper Co-ordinator 

Responsible to: Senior Tenancy Sustainment Officer

Hours of work: 37.5 hours  (Monday – Friday)

Salary :  £26,000

On Call: As a requirement of your role, you will be part of and on-call rota.

About us:

At York Road Project, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness in Woking. We believe in harnessing the unique strengths and potential of each individual to create a pathway towards stability and independence.

The role:

This role offers an exciting opportunity to positively impact the lives of rough sleepers here in Woking, by assisting them in finding and maintaining stable housing. As the rough sleeper co-ordinator, you'll employ a strengths-based approach, working alongside various local agencies to provide holistic, trauma-informed support to those who are experiencing homelessness. Your dedication and compassion will empower individuals to overcome adversity, rebuild their lives, and thrive in their community.

We would be keen to employ someone who can speak Romanian and other Eastern European languages, this would enhance our team's communication capabilities to rough sleepers who don’t have English as a first language.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee rough sleeper drop in from 8am – 10am weekdays at our Day Centre. Ensuring the rough sleeper drop-in service provides a welcoming and safe space within the resource centre, offering essential amenities like showers, breakfast, and food parcels to address immediate needs.

• Collaborate proactively with the Senior Tenancy Sustainment Officer (STSO) to engage, verify, and offer support to rough sleepers.

• Lead the assessment process for all new clients, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their needs and strengths, to tailor support effectively. Maintaining and updating the referrals list, regularly checking on the welfare of clients alongside the staff team at our direct access service.

• Attend Rough Sleeper meetings with the STSO, led by the Rough Sleeping team from Woking Borough Council.

• Attend Streetlink reports and conduct town walks, actively engaging with the community and staying informed about local dynamics to better support clients.

• Maintain comprehensive notes on our database, Salesforce, to provide clear and concise information of interactions and outcomes for clients.

• Guide clients towards relevant services through informed signposting, empowering them to access resources and support, conducive to their individual journeys.

• Actively participate in the varied services provided by YRP, contributing expertise and dedication to the holistic support of clients and the community.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Case Management: Tailoring individualised plans for rough sleepers covering housing, healthcare, substance abuse, mental health, and employment.

• Client Engagement: Building trust and rapport to facilitate access to services and resources.

• Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of client interactions and progress.

• Communication: Effective communication with internal teams, external agencies, and clients.

• Community Outreach: Conducting outreach activities and engaging with external agencies.

• Empathy and Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrating empathy and cultural awareness in client interactions.

• Problem-solving: Navigating challenges and adapting to dynamic environments effectively.

Our Perks:

• Full training will be offered as part of your personal development.
• Pension Scheme
• Birthday Holiday day
• Parking
• Medicash for Health & Wellbeing
• 24 days annual leave, rising per year to maximun of 30 days.

Are you an operationally minded administrator looking for your next career challenge?  Are you available 5 days per week (office Based/Old Street)? 
 
Prospectus is thrilled to be working on behalf of a compelling grant giving organisation, looking for a temporary office-based administrator to be responsible for their front of house and central facilities services.
 
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will co-ordinate the provision of our client's office facilities. Within the delivery of facilities functions, the post holder will be responsible for health and safety and fire safety checks, will be the main key holder of the London Office and will be responsible for the opening of the office at 8am. You will also undertake occasional reception duties and to be an ambassador of the brand. You will escalate any repair work to the appropriate providers and report to the Services Manager and be the first point of contact. You will also support in implementing the organisations environmental and health & safety policies.
 

• Coordinate contract management for the London and Birmingham offices; working with the Central Services Manager to monitor and manage standard of work and reliability of contractors.
• Maintain all relevant documentation and feedback any concerns to Central Services Manager
• Ensure general maintenance issues for the London office are communicated to staff keeping everyone informed until the matter has been resolved.

This role requires an office-based person to work 8am-4pm Monday to Friday near Old Street.

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.

Thomas Pocklington Trust internship programme

 Offering paid positions for those who are visually impaired in areas including: administration, research, facilities, and grants.

Thomas Pocklington Trust is a national sight loss charity supporting blind and partially sighted people to live the lives they wish to lead.

Thomas Pocklington Trust aims to be a fulfilling and enjoyable place to work; we know this enthusiasm plays a key role in delivering high quality services for blind and partially sighted people, we also recognise the crucial role each and every one of us plays in helping to achieve our goals.

We currently have four internships available, which are either office based, remote or hybrid. All roles are full time paid positions paid at the Living Wage Foundation rate.

We offer internship opportunities within supportive environment where you will be able to develop numerous workplace skills alongside your day-to-day role. You will have the opportunity to network and develop skills with other visually impaired interns throughout the programme and interns on our Get Set Progress programme which offers similar opportunities with a wider variety of employers across the UK.

The key benefits:

· Comprehensive learning and development programme

· A mentor with lived experience

· Competitive compensation

· Technology training

· Employability support from TPTs Employment team

· Networking with other visually impaired interns

Personal specification:

· All roles are pitched at entry level and rely more on your skills rather than your previous work experience.

· This post has a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the successful applicant be a person who is blind or partially sighted, in line with The Equality Act 2010.

For specific personal specifications please visit our website to view each role.

We have the following roles available:

Student Participation Intern

Campaigns Intern

+ 21 other intern roles from accountancy to communications

For a full list of vacancies and more information about the internship programme please follow the link below.

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