Jobs in Chertsey
Our Learning and Participation department seeks to inspire people to protect the natural world, train the next generation of experts, and extend our reach, ensuring that our Gardens and wider work are accessible for everyone.
This role is pivotal in maintaining the smooth operation of the Learning and Participation department, providing operational support and excellent customer service across its activities. The position involves close collaboration with our Schools, Community & Access Learning, Family Learning, and Guided Tours teams.
This role requires an Enhanced DBS check + Child Barred List.
About You
Our ideal candidate will be logical and methodical, with experience of planning, administering, and developing processes. They will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team to deliver a high-quality service and project a positive image of Kew
They will be able to manage conflicting priorities and work at pace, being proactive in raising issues and suggesting improvements. Whilst already possessing excellent IT skills, they will be open to new ways of working, and quick to learn new processes.
We expect interviews to take place in the first few weeks of January 2025.
As an operational role, this job is primarily onsite with some capacity to work from home, dependent on business needs.
About Us
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.
Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please.
Are you passionate about volunteer engagement and making a real difference in the world of healthcare? The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is looking for an experienced Volunteer Officer to lead the way we attract, manage and recognise the invaluable work of our volunteer community.
We have over 2,000 volunteers that engage with us and refer to these individuals as ‘Contributors’. The Contributor Officer will be our Volunteer Lead and will work alongside the Head of HR on the engagement, management and retention of volunteers across the organisation. As this is a new role, there is huge scope to think innovatively and apply your expertise to ensure our processes and ways of working deliver real value to the members giving up their time to work with us.
This is a unique opportunity to work closely with our contributors, ensuring they feel valued and empowered to contribute their expertise. If you’re keen to take a leading role in ensuring that we can engage and grow the group of doctors helping us to make a difference to patients’ lives, then we would love to hear from you!
What you’ll do:
- Develop and update an appropriate and consistent recruitment and selection process for Contributor positions, ensuring it provides flexibility to cater to the differing level of roles across the organisation.
- Work with the Marketing and Digital team to build and maintain a dedicated Contributor section of the website, designed to engage our key audiences and provide easy access to engaging information and content.
- Monitor application rates for key Contributor positions, developing our approach to ensure that the opportunities reach a wide range of members.
- Actively lead the RCR’s approach to engaging with Contributors.
- Conduct regular business partnering meetings with RCR staff who have management responsibility for key Contributors, advising on how to manage, support and engage the group.
- Actively input into the development of the RCR’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and other relevant systems to ensure there is a single point of truth for all Contributor related data and that important information is recorded in an easy to access way.
What you’ll need:
- Proven experience of volunteer attraction, management and engagement.
- Experience of effectively managing a wide range of stakeholders.
- Experience of developing processes and policies from scratch to meet complex needs.
- Ability to work with data and identify issues and analyse the impact of solutions implemented.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you then please find out more about the role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply through the candidate pack.
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is looking for an Examiner Engagement and Support Coordinator to ensure our examiners feel empowered, valued, and supported in their critical contributions to our exams.
The RCR is a professional membership body for Doctors who work in cancer care and medical imaging. Our examiners are clinical oncologists, clinical radiologists and other specialists, who work voluntarily as contributors developing exam questions, delivering assessments to candidates and shaping the future of FRCR exams. This role plays a vital part in ensuring that the clinical expertise needed to run the RCR’s exams is available via both UK and global examiners.
The postholder will have strong people skills with the ability to build good relationships, excellent communication and organisational skills will be key to your success. The post holder will be the first point of contact for potential new, and existing, examiners and will work closely with exam chairs and across all exam boards and committees, ensuring that examiners have the tools they need to deliver as an examiner alongside their clinical commitments, including alleviating any pain points. Examiner recruitment and coordinating induction and training - plus the set-up of meetings, events and panels - will form part of the workload.
As our Examiner Engagement and Support Coordinator you will deliver real value to those doctors who give up their valuable time to work with us.
What you’ll do:
- Write and update engaging examiner recruitment materials such as terms of reference, job descriptions, scoring criteria and advertising communication.
- Actively promote examiner recruitment to UK and global audiences, including drafting text and ensuring that promotional recruitment materials are relevant and engaging.
- Build and develop mechanisms to communicate with examiners, ensuring they feel included in the work of both the exams team and the wider college.
- Support examiners with travel and accommodation bookings where necessary, in collaboration with the RCR’s appointed travel agent and the RCR’s Facilities function.
- Support committees by managing the logistical support for meetings and preparing quality agendas.
What you’ll need:
- Experience in providing administrative support and managing administrative processes, systems and procedures.
- Experience in financial administration, including the compiling of financial spreadsheets and monitoring budgets.
- Experience of committee procedures and processes, including preparing agendas and recording accurate actions.
- Experience using and maintaining a database or equivalent to store and retrieve information so that information is kept up to date and available
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you then please find out more about the role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply through the candidate pack.
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Who We Are:
Fuel Bank Foundation is the UK’s only national charity dedicated to helping people who can’t afford to pre-pay for their energy, ensuring they aren’t left without heating, light, or the means to cook.
Our mission is to:
- Help people escape immediate fuel crises.
- Empower individuals to stay connected to their energy supply.
- Influence governments, energy suppliers, and regulators to address the root causes of fuel poverty for good.
We are guided by our core values:
Empathy, Collaboration, Commercial Head & Kind Heart, Ambition, Bravery.
Who You Are:
Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for making a real difference? Join us as our Communications Executive and use your skills to help amplify our mission.
About the Role:
As Communications Executive, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our internal and external communications. Collaborating closely with our Head of Communications, you will create impactful content, manage digital channels, engage with media outlets, and ensure our brand and mission resonate with key audiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Content Creation: Develop compelling written and visual content for multiple platforms.
- Social Media and Digital Presence: Oversee and grow our digital footprint.
- Internal Communications: Foster clear and engaging communication within the team.
- Media Relations: Build relationships with media outlets and secure positive coverage.
- Event Support: Assist in planning and promoting events and campaigns.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Connect with donors, partners, and beneficiaries.
- Brand and Reputation Management: Safeguard and enhance our public image.
- Administrative Support: Provide operational support for communications activities.
What We’re Looking For:
Qualifications, Skills, & Experience:
- Education: Degree in Marketing, PR, Journalism, or related fields is preferred but not essential with equivalent experience.
- Experience: 1-3 years in communications, marketing, or PR, ideally within the charity or public sector.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in content creation tools, social media platforms, and CMS systems.
- Communication Skills: Outstanding written and verbal communication.
- Project Management: Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
- Creativity: A flair for storytelling and design.
Personal Attributes:
- Empathetic and compassionate.
- Proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused.
- Culturally aware with a passion for social impact.
Why Join Us?
At Fuel Bank Foundation, people are at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to providing a flexible and supportive work environment where your voice matters.
We are proud to be a Great Place to Work and an accredited Living Wage Employer. Benefits include:
- Competitive salary.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- 27.5 days annual leave (FTE).
- Benenden Healthcare plan.
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about using your skills to drive meaningful change and want to help us combat fuel poverty, we’d love to hear from you!
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Advocating for persecuted Christians in fulfillment of the ACN (UK) Strategic Plan for Advocacy. Working as part of a dynamic and growing team, this post would enable the successful candidate to expand the advocacy outreach of ACN (UK), while supporting the department’s other responsibilities including press and media work, research and article-writing, and the preparation of fund-raising materials (text and visuals).
ACN (UK) is a Catholic charity, supporting persecuted and suffering Christians around the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Social Investment Business
Finance Analyst – Youth Investment Fund
£65,000
15 Month Fixed Term Contract
Full-time or 4-day part time option
Remote working
The Social Investment Business (SIB) is an organization dedicated to empowering charities and social enterprises across the UK by providing them with the financial and strategic support they need to thrive. A key aspect of their mission is to invest in initiatives that create lasting social impact, and one of their flagship programs, the Youth Investment Fund, exemplifies this commitment.
The Youth Investment Fund (YIF) is an initiative aimed at improving opportunities for young people, particularly those in underserved areas. By funding and supporting youth facilities and services, the YIF helps to create safe, inclusive spaces where young people can access the resources, mentorship, and activities they need to flourish. The program not only addresses immediate needs but also works towards building a stronger foundation for long-term personal and community development.
As the Finance Analyst you will be responsible for the following duties:
- To work closely with the Head of Internal Operations on the required grant drawdowns requests including attending quarterly meetings with government bodies.
- To do a cash reconciliation of grant funds on a weekly basis to the bank & on a monthly basis between the bank and salesforce.
- To liaise directly with government bodies on quarterly claims.
- To prepare periodic updated annual re-forecast on management fees working with CEO/Directors.
- To complete quarterly reconciliations and ensure accurate repayment is transacted from Grant Funding.
- To produce monthly management reporting
- To work closely with the leadership Team to support any contract extension work or benefit realisation work allocated
- Previous experience working with government funding bodies will be highly beneficial
- Previous experience of using Xero will be beneficial
This opportunity provides an excellent platform for a qualified accountant to build on their financial analytical skills, technical accounting skills and business partnering skills whilst playing a key role in organisation’s growth journey. The successful candidate will be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) with previous experience in year end accounting and strong financial analytical skills. You will have robust technical skills and be highly organised. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, strong analytical skills, excellent communication, financial modelling, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will possess the ability to influence and build rapport with a range of finance and non-finance persons across the organisation.
We believe in the power of the social economy to build a more equal society.
Are you passionate about making sure people get the support they need to transform their lives? Are you motivated to facilitate peer support for people affected by spinal cord injury?
If so, Back Up could offer you an inspiring and fulfilling role making a significant difference to the lives of people affected by spinal cord injuries.
About the role:
When a person or their family member sustains a spinal cord injury it is a life changing experience. They can feel very isolated and that no one understands what they’re going through.
Back Up’s mentoring service is there to help. We know that peer support can have a life changing impact and our Mentoring Team are the ones who can facilitate this through matching them with a suitable mentor who will be able to support them over a series of phone calls to reach their goals. The Mentoring Team Leader leads the team through providing excellent line management and driving the delivery of the team’s business plans to empower the team to ultimately support more people affected by spinal cord injury
In addition to leading the team, a Mentoring Team Lead will assist in creating mentoring relationships and support mentors and mentees as appropriate, assess mentee suitability and provide support in the process of identifying, recruiting and training new mentors.
A Mentoring Team Lead will be motivated to achieve the aims, targets and milestones that have been set in terms of making quality matches and will be comfortable and efficient with data management and GDPR compliance.
Lived experience is an advantage; but most important is your sharing our commitment to transform the lives of everyone affected by spinal cord injury.
For full details please see our role description.
About us:
At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.
Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services to children and young people.
At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal injuries.
In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. As well as this, Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.
Location:
· Home or office based, but with occasional travel around the UK as required.
· Occasional visits to the Back Up office in Wandsworth, London and surrounding area.
How to apply
Please apply by emailing recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk by midday on Friday 6th December with:
· A CV detailing salary information for your most recent post and two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.
· A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description.. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted.
· A completed equal opportunities form. This form will be kept separate from your application, and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.
We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview. First interviews will be held from the week beginning Monday 9th December 2024. If you cannot make any of those dates, please indicate this when you apply.
What will the process involve?
The process will involve at least one interview round which will be either in person or online. There will be a panel interviewing you and you may be asked to complete a task beforehand to present to the panel. If you need any support or adjustment to the recruitment process at any step, do please ask and we’d be pleased to work with you to put these in place so that you can perform to the best of your abilities throughout the process and demonstrate your suitability for the role. Please email recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As a ‘Disability Confident’ employer we are committed to the inclusion of candidates and employees with disabilities. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria of the role, set out as essential criteria in the job description, we will invite you to interview. Please let us know if you would qualify and want to take advantage of this scheme by emailing: recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
At Back Up we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Back Up.
Please apply by midday on Friday 6th December with:
• A CV detailing salary information for your most recent post and two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.
• A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description.. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted.
• A completed equal opportunities form. This form will be kept separate from your application, and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in.
At Back Up, we inspire people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
When someone sustains a spinal cord injury, it is a life changing experience.
Back Up’s Regional Outreach and Engagement team are the very face of the organisation and are based across the UK, working directly with spinal cord injury centres, major trauma centres and hospitals – or indeed anywhere that people affected by spinal cord injury may be.
As a Regional Coordinator, you will build relationships and take ownership for what happens in your geographical area. As someone affected by spinal cord injury themselves, you will be providing peer support to newly injured people in a clinical setting, facilitating wheelchair skills sessions, making referrals for ongoing support, and supporting volunteers and fundraisers. Above all, you will be passionate about being able to demonstrate the impact of what we do and will see for yourself how Back Up quite literally transforms lives.
About us:
At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.
Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services to children and young people
At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal injuries.
Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.
In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. As well as this, Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.
Location:
From home and able to travel extensively to hospitals and other clinical settings around the region, if required.
Occasional visits to Back Up office in Wandsworth, London and the surrounding area.
North Region: North of England (likely based North East)
How to apply
Please apply by emailing recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk by midnight on Sunday 1st December 2024 with:
· A CV detailing salary information for your most recent post and two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.
· A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description.. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted.
· A completed equal opportunities form. This form will be kept separate from your application, and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.
We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview. First interviews will be held from the week beginning Monday 2nd December 2024. If you cannot make any of those dates, please indicate this when you apply.
What will the process involve?
The process will involve at least one interview round which will be either in person or online. There will be a panel interviewing you and you may be asked to complete a task beforehand to present to the panel. If you need any support or adjustment to the recruitment process at any step, do please ask and we’d be pleased to work with you to put these in place so that you can perform to the best of your abilities throughout the process and demonstrate your suitability for the role. Please email recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As a ‘Disability Confident’ employer we are committed to the inclusion of candidates and employees with disabilities. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria of the role, set out as essential criteria in the job description, we will invite you to interview. Please let us know if you would qualify and want to take advantage of this scheme by emailing: recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
At Back Up we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Back Up.
Please apply by midnight on Sunday 1st December 2024 with:
• A CV detailing salary information for your most recent post and two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.
• A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description.. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted.
• A completed equal opportunities form. This form will be kept separate from your application, and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in.
At Back Up, we inspire people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
When someone sustains a spinal cord injury, it is a life changing experience.
Back Up’s Regional Outreach and Engagement team are the very face of the organisation and are based across the UK, working directly with spinal cord injury centres, major trauma centres and hospitals – or indeed anywhere that people affected by spinal cord injury may be.
As a Regional Coordinator, you will build relationships and take ownership for what happens in your geographical area. As someone affected by spinal cord injury themselves, you will be providing peer support to newly injured people in a clinical setting, facilitating wheelchair skills sessions, making referrals for ongoing support, and supporting volunteers and fundraisers. Above all, you will be passionate about being able to demonstrate the impact of what we do and will see for yourself how Back Up quite literally transforms lives.
About us:
At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.
Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services to children and young people
At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal injuries.
Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.
In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. As well as this, Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.
Location:
From home and able to travel extensively to hospitals and other clinical settings around the region, if required.
Occasional visits to Back Up office in Wandsworth, London and the surrounding area.
South Region: London and South of England (likely based South East)
How to apply
Please apply by emailing recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk by midnight on Sunday 1st December 2024 with:
· A CV detailing salary information for your most recent post and two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.
· A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description.. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted.
· A completed equal opportunities form. This form will be kept separate from your application, and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.
We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview. First interviews will be held from the week beginning Monday 2nd December 2024. If you cannot make any of those dates, please indicate this when you apply.
What will the process involve?
The process will involve at least one interview round which will be either in person or online. There will be a panel interviewing you and you may be asked to complete a task beforehand to present to the panel. If you need any support or adjustment to the recruitment process at any step, do please ask and we’d be pleased to work with you to put these in place so that you can perform to the best of your abilities throughout the process and demonstrate your suitability for the role. Please email recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As a ‘Disability Confident’ employer we are committed to the inclusion of candidates and employees with disabilities. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria of the role, set out as essential criteria in the job description, we will invite you to interview. Please let us know if you would qualify and want to take advantage of this scheme by emailing: recruitment @ backupt Region: East Anglia (likely based in East Anglia)trust . org . uk.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
At Back Up we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Back Up.
Please apply by midnight on Sunday 1st December 2024 with:
• A CV detailing salary information for your most recent post and two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.
• A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description.. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted.
• A completed equal opportunities form. This form will be kept separate from your application, and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in.
At Back Up, we inspire people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
When someone sustains a spinal cord injury, it is a life changing experience.
Back Up’s Regional Outreach and Engagement team are the very face of the organisation and are based across the UK, working directly with spinal cord injury centres, major trauma centres and hospitals – or indeed anywhere that people affected by spinal cord injury may be.
As a Regional Coordinator, you will build relationships and take ownership for what happens in your geographical area. As someone affected by spinal cord injury themselves, you will be providing peer support to newly injured people in a clinical setting, facilitating wheelchair skills sessions, making referrals for ongoing support, and supporting volunteers and fundraisers. Above all, you will be passionate about being able to demonstrate the impact of what we do and will see for yourself how Back Up quite literally transforms lives.
About us:
At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.
Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services to children and young people
At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal injuries.
Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.
In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. As well as this, Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.
Location:
From home and able to travel extensively to hospitals and other clinical settings around the region, if required.
Occasional visits to Back Up office in Wandsworth, London and the surrounding area.
East Region: East Anglia (likely based in East Anglia)
How to apply
Please apply by emailing recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk by midnight on Sunday 1st December 2024 with:
· A CV detailing salary information for your most recent post and two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.
· A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description.. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted.
· A completed equal opportunities form. This form will be kept separate from your application, and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.
We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview. First interviews will be held from the week beginning Monday 2nd December 2024. If you cannot make any of those dates, please indicate this when you apply.
What will the process involve?
The process will involve at least one interview round which will be either in person or online. There will be a panel interviewing you and you may be asked to complete a task beforehand to present to the panel. If you need any support or adjustment to the recruitment process at any step, do please ask and we’d be pleased to work with you to put these in place so that you can perform to the best of your abilities throughout the process and demonstrate your suitability for the role. Please email recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As a ‘Disability Confident’ employer we are committed to the inclusion of candidates and employees with disabilities. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria of the role, set out as essential criteria in the job description, we will invite you to interview. Please let us know if you would qualify and want to take advantage of this scheme by emailing: recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
At Back Up we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Back Up.
Please apply by midnight on Sunday 1st December 2024 with:
• A CV detailing salary information for your most recent post and two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.
• A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description.. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted.
• A completed equal opportunities form. This form will be kept separate from your application, and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in.
At Back Up, we inspire people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The purpose of this role is to support the Corporate Development team administratively in maintaining existing relationships and developing membership, sponsorship, and partnership opportunities. The Corporate Development Administrator provides essential and proactive support to the corporate team in our efforts to raise annual budget targets, through the smooth running of our administration and finance processes.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Good experience in an office administration role providing support to a team.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
- Exemplary customer service skills in a busy environment and dealing positively with stakeholders to support their needs.
- Highly literate and numerate with a good understanding of Microsoft Office as well as customer database tools (for example Tessitura or similar).
- Strong time management skills and keen attention to detail especially when working with finance and expenses.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 16th December 2024 at 10:00am
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!
Full/Part-time (minimum 30 hours per week), 52 weeks per year
Location: Central Services Office in Marlow
This is a newly created role which is being introduced to support the centralisation and future growth of the Trust. This hands-on role will be responsible for preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring all transactions and month-end processes are carried out, preparation of balance sheet, capital projects and fixed assets reconciliations , line management of finance officers and assistants, as well as oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable and VAT returns. You will be involved in cash flow forecasting, treasury/banking processes, budgeting/forecasting process, monthly reporting, variance analysis and more. You will support the CFO and the Business Manager, and work closely with all schools’ leadership teams and Headteachers.
The successful candidate will have previous financial experience and recognised accounting qualification, ideally in a school environment, and will be flexible and able to demonstrate an ability to adapt to a changing environment. You will be professional in your approach to all aspects of the role, extremely well organised, a team player and competent with accounting and procurement software, MsOffice and Google Suites.
Please see attached job description for full details. Please note that application should include a complete applicaton form.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 9 December 2024.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should suitable candidates apply before the closing date.
The school is fully committed to the DfE guidance on Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education and all candidates for the post will therefore be subject to vetting procedures following Buckinghamshire Council’s guidance and the Trust’s Safer Recruitment Policy. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of the safer recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Recovery Practitioner - Harrow
We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Practitioner to join one of the largest charities in the country on an initial temporary basis.
This is a rolling contract, where you would be required onsite from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has dealt with substance misuse issues and is hoping to advance in their career with an organisation that will help them further their personal and professional growth.
Responsibilities:
Assisting clients when they first join the programme and identify the best course of action for their recovery
Minimising the harm that drugs and alcohol do to clients and the larger community
Acting as an advocate for partnership services
Assisting service users with their social (re)integration so they can live meaningful lives by encouraging self-determination, resilience and recovery
Facilitate group sessions to provide service users with structured information at different phases of their recovery
Experience Required:
Possess a thorough awareness of substance misuse issues or have previous experience working in a related field
Possess a solid working understanding of drug and alcohol services, interventions, and best practices
Capacity to successfully manage change while putting the interests of service users first
Recognise the significance of information governance procedures and adhere to all required safety measures
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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!
Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic Charity located in Central London focused on a range of social welfare initiatives including poverty alleviation, and upskilling. Their key services include St Joseph’s, which provides education and support for adults with learning disabilities and their families. The Charity is part of a well- established Diocese which supports people of all faiths and none and embraces the wide and varied social needs of those north of the Thames, from Heathrow in the West to Bow in the East. An exciting opportunity exists for a Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager to join the team. As the Trusts and Foundations Manager, you will support in the development and delivery of a seven-figure income target from new and existing trusts, foundations and statutory founders. This is a part-time (4 days a week), permanent role with flexible working options. Hybrid and other forms of working can be discussed further. Salary up to £35k, for 4 days work.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will have a successful track record of meeting income targets. You will have good knowledge of budgeting and financial control and an interest in researching and preparing imaginative funding packages. You will have previous experience in researching potential Trust and Foundations to approach as well directly applying for funds and writing proposals. Experience of planning, analysis and understanding monitoring and evaluation is also essential for this role. You will be well organised, self-motivated and comfortable using Microsoft packages and be familiar with the use of databases and spreadsheets. Experience with databases such as Donorfy would be a bonus however it is not essential for the role. Your approach to work will be collegiate and you will work well within a team environment as well as taking your own initiative. This is a great opportunity to further develop your fundraising skills in a supportive environment.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.
About Us
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is an independent not-for-profit organisation and the UK’s authority on age ratings for films and digital content. Our mission is to empower audiences, especially parents, to make informed decisions about what their families watch. We are at the forefront of regulatory policy, advocating for the protection of children in an evolving digital landscape.
Please note that this role can be offered on a 4 day per week or 5 day per week basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply and discuss further at application stage.
The BBFC is at an exciting time in its journey, working in partnership with regulatory bodies around the world to establish a new organisation that uses the power of AI to respond to the ever-changing need to provide locally recognisable ratings on media and digital content globally. The BBFC is also developing a bespoke AI tool to identify and tag content issues, with the potential to bring large-scale efficiencies to the classification process domestically and globally. Through a new trading subsidiary, the BBFC will deliver the culmination of over seven years’ work, developing new technologies to improve how we view content and represents a major opportunity to reshape content classification, making it more cost-effective, faster and globally scalable. The Chief Financial Officer will play a pivotal role in the roll-out and development of our new ventures.
The Role
The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for providing strategic leadership across finance and the broader strategic growth of the BBFC. Reporting into the Chief Executive Officer and as part of the ELT, your responsibilities will be as follows:
- Lead the delivery of all required financial resources and advice to enable the highest quality services to internal and external stakeholders
- Lead and engage in strategic discussion and decision-making as member of the Executive Leadership Team and other governance committees
- Work with internal and external stakeholders in the roll-out of the BBFC’s new AI tool and commercial trading subsidiary
- Provide management information and analysis of the BBFC’s actual and forecast financial performance, providing a business partnering service to colleagues; producing concise and meaningful commentary on performance against agreed targets and comprehensive risk analysis
- Manage the BBFC finance team (2 staff), supporting in mentorship, training and skills development
- Build and contribute to external networks and commercial partnerships, building on BBFC’s reputation, and ensure that BBFC learns from and builds on best practice
- Accountability for the organisation’s financial accounts and the other statutory financial information
- Act as the main point of contact for external Auditors, HMRC, Banks, Investment Managers, Suppliers and any other appropriate body to ensure the BBFC’s financial and commercial interests are protected
- Ensure compliance with current UK legislation, including the Companies Act, HMRC regulations, and any other relevant legislation. Maintain a register of policies
About You
- You will be an experienced Finance Director, Chief Financial Officer or equivalent.
- You will be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) or qualified by experience with extensive relevant experience in a similar role
- You will have experience in operating at executive leadership level, including working closely with C-Suite level individuals and Board members to oversee financial strategy for an organisation
- You will be proactive in identifying solutions and be able to make decisive values-based decisions
- Experience of working with investors and raising funds desirable
- Candidates from all sectors are encouraged to apply
What’s on offer
- Salary of c. £100,000 per annum dependent on experience
- Employers’ pension contributions up to 15% depending on age and length of service
- Hybrid working of 2 days per week in the office and remainder up to you
- Part-time or full-time working options available (4 or 5 days per week)
- 25 days annual leave per year + bank holidays (rising 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30 days)
- Contributions to health costs including dental, sight, and health screenings
- Free weekly staff screenings of films and partial costs of cinema tickets and streaming sites covered
Ivy Rock Partners are partnered exclusively with the BBFC in the recruitment of its Chief Financial Officer.
Please apply below or contact Holly Arrowsmith for further information.