Jobs in Harlow
About us
We are the UK’s student mental health charity. We challenge the higher education sector, health sector, and government to work with students when making decisions that impact them, and make them accountable for prioritising student mental health. In collaboration with students, we show sector professionals what effective student mental health looks like, and bridge the gap between students and the communities around them to ensure their voices are always heard.
By creating and curating resources, stories and tools, we empower students to build their own mental health toolkit to support themselves and their peers through university life and beyond. We want to empower and inspire students to use their voice to share their stories and advocate for themselves.
We are seeking a dynamic Fundraising Officer to join our team!
If you are a recent graduate/school leaver or an individual looking to start your career in the charity sector and learn about fundraising, this opportunity is for you—no previous fundraising experience required.
If you have transferable skills in relationship-building, written and verbal communication and data handling, and you're eager to build a career in the charity sector, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and passion could be a perfect fit for driving our mission forward!
About the role:
As a Fundraising Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation. You will be at the forefront of our fundraising efforts, building and nurturing relationships with supporters, planning fundraising campaigns, and helping to ensure our financial sustainability. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on a cause you believe in.
Contract: fixed-term for 18 months with a potential to extend
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week -flexible and consolidated working arrangements available
Start date: November 2024
Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent supporter care and communication to help fundraisers reach targets and retain corporate partners and donors.
- Collaborate with the fundraising and wider Student Minds team to achieve fundraising objectives.
- Encourage fundraising and donations through regular communications and manage time-bound campaigns.
- Conduct research into new fundraising prospects in collaboration with the Fundraising and Development Manager and the Partnerships Manager.
- Manage supporter newsletters, including writing content and increasing distribution and engagement.
- Handle incoming enquiries regarding donations and fundraising activities and update supporter data in the charity database.
- Provide logistical and administrative support for community and corporate fundraising activities and events.
- Assist with strategic decision-making, ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, and support website content development.
For a more detailed job description and person specification please refer to our Recruitment pack which is available in the document section below.
Why work for us?
- Meaningful Mission: Join a team committed to ensuring no Student should be held back by their mental health.
- Nurturing employee wellbeing is central to our culture. That's why we provide each team member with 10% wellbeing time, approximately 3.5 hours a week, to invest in activities such as gym sessions, yoga, extended lunch breaks, or simply taking a rejuvenating walk. Join us and experience a workplace where your health and happiness are valued.
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: We value diversity and inclusion, and we actively promote equity in our recruitment process. We use priority interview scheme for candidates from ethnically diverse backgrounds and employ blind shortlisting techniques to ensure fairness and eliminate discrimination.
- Transparent Recruitment Process: Instead of collecting CVs, we use an application form to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all.
How to apply?
- Download the recruitment pack in the document section, where you’ll find more information about the role including responsibilities and person specifications.
- Complete the Equality Monitoring Form.
- Download and complete our application form which is available in the document section below.
- Upload your completed application form.
Application deadline: 22nd September
Interviews: 3rd October
Student Minds is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are recruiting a South Locality Lead Coordinator (28 hours per week) to join a supportive team who are committed to making life better for Manchester’s unpaid carers.
This post is an ideal opportunity for someone with project management experience, who is passionate about support for carers and enjoys working as part of a team.
Carers Manchester South (CMS) brings together three organisations: Manchester Carers Forum, Lifted and Together Dementia Support. The work of the team is focussed specifically on South Manchester. The Team works closely as part of Carers Manchester to raise awareness and identification of carers, and to identify what support is needed for carers that isn’t already there. Forming one team made up of partner organisations allows members of the team to each bring their own skills, experience, knowledge and passion to work together to put the quality of life of carers at the heart of what they do. The postholder would be directly employed by Manchester Carers Forum and would lead this team.
We are looking for someone with a good understanding of the needs of unpaid carers, who has experience both leading a team and a piece of work in partnership with others to achieve agreed outcomes.
This role is focussed on the South of Manchester and will involve some travel in the area. Your office/admin base would be your home address.
We offer training opportunities, flexible working and a generous leave entitlement.
The deadline for applications is Monday 16th September 10am. However, we may close applications before this deadline if we receive a large volume of applications. Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on Thursday 26th September in central or south Manchester. We will contact successful applicants by email.
We are unable to accept CVs.
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability and age. Appointment will be made on merit alone.
If you are disabled we will support you throughout the recruitment process with reasonable adjustments required.
Thank you for considering Manchester Carers Forum!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About MSI
MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world’s leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose. From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post-abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, affordable, high-quality services for all.
Today, our organisation has over 9,000 team members working in 37 countries across the world. Our success lies in the fact that MSI teams are locally led, entrepreneurial and results-driven, and are passionate about delivering high quality, client-centred care in their own communities. As a social business, we focus on sustainable delivery, efficiency, and funding models that are built to last, so that the women and girls we serve today will have a choice in the future too.
We know that access to reproductive choice is life changing. For some, it can mean the ability to complete an education or start a career. For others, it means being able to look after the family they already have. For everyone, it means the freedom to decide their own future, creating a fairer, more equal world.
About the Role
Working as part of a small team of support analysts, you will provide 2nd line technical support and expertise to multiple technology areas, such as global bespoke and in-house developed applications, Microsoft cloud applications and systems integrations reporting tools.
You will engage closely with the Senior Applications Manager (Frontline Applications), in proposing applications improvements through development, supporting scaleup implementations, lead continuous reporting improvement to enable data driven support for country programmes. You will work closely with other members of the Global Information Services team to help prioritise issues/responses to all tickets raised.
We are looking for someone with the technical skills to be effective straight away, who is a team player, has a positive attitude and who loves to learn, develop and grow continuously.
About You
We recruit talented, dynamic people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, all united by a belief in our mission and a focus on delivering measurable results. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a fully inclusive workplace, where everyone feels able to participate and contribute meaningfully. You must be open-minded, curious, resilient, and solutions-oriented, and committed to promoting equality, and safeguarding the welfare of team members and clients alike.
To perform this role, it is essential that you have the following skills:
- Demonstrable capability of understanding and supporting in-house developed applications
- Proven understanding and use of Microsoft Dynamics (D365) and Microsoft Power Platform
- Demonstrable understanding of Microsoft SQL Server
- Exposure to application development using C#, .Net environment.
- Exposure to Cloud Computing
- Able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal
- Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to collaborate within a team environment
- Have provided end user support, including call logging, call resolution, updating knowledge base/FAQs etc
To perform this role, it is essential that you have the following experience:
- Microsoft Dynamics (D365) and Microsoft Power Platform
- Microsoft Azure, Google/Azure Cloud and/or support
- Demonstrable experience working with Microsoft Cloud Solutions
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server
- Proven knowledge of scripting tools for data manipulation as well as C# and .Net environment.
- Experience in Telephony PABX or PBX systems or equivalent (as an advantage)
- Any SQL Server or equivalent
- Awareness of ITIL and ITSM best practise
- Demonstratable capability of understanding and supporting in-house developed applications
- Demonstratable understanding of Microsoft SQL Server
- Proven understanding and use of Microsoft Dynamics (D365)
- Exposure to application development using C#, .Net environment (Share GitHub account)
Formal education/qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Microsoft Certified Solution Developer certification, Dynamics CRM certification or equivalent
- 4+ years working in IT or Information Systems with 1+ year working as an Application Support capacity
Personal Attributes:
We seek exceptional individuals who are aligned to MSI’s mission and entrepreneurial mindset. You must be a strong communicator, self-motivated and solutions-seeking, committed to driving social change in an environment that measures sustainable results and impact at an individual and global level. You must be able to work effectively with and across diverse teams and be comfortable with ambiguity.
For this role, we’re looking for an individual who is:
- Customer sensitive, able to empathise and create customer relationships
- Innovative individual with the ability to show initiative
- A quick learner who can pick up new skills quickly and easily
- Positive attitude and outlook
- Dependable and can self-manage
- Can keep calm and work effectively under pressure
- Pro-choice.
Please view the job framework on our website.
Location: London Support Office (hybrid working) or where any MSI country programme operates.
Full-time: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday (for UK based team members).
Contract type: 1 year fixed term contract
Salary: £29,200 - £36,500 per annum for UK based candidates. Discretionary bonus + benefits. For all other locations, the salary will be banded within the national context.
Salary band: BG 6
Closing date: 2nd September (midnight BST). Interviews may take place before this date for exceptional candidates.
For internal employees applying from an MSI country programme, the role will be positioned within the existing salary structure of the country. Local terms and conditions of the country will apply.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Heritage Collections Coordinator to join our small enthusiastic team.
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London.
Salary:£29,486 per annum (Band D, level 3, inclusive of outer London weighting)
Term: Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.
The Heritage Collections Coordinator Role:
The Heritage Services’ mission is to create enabling environments where users can discover and be inspired by the story of Scouting, the Movement and its members. As we get to know the Collection better we are constantly uncovering amazing stories covering over 117 years of history. We’re a small enthusiastic team who are passionate about what we do. We support each other and learn from our individual experiences and expertise.
The stories held in the Scout Heritage Collection are full of surprises from tales of innovation and adventure to bravery and brilliance. In your role you’ll help us add to these stories, and the best bit is they are still happening, so you’ll work with staff and volunteer colleagues from across the organisation as we create the heritage of the future.
Key responsibilities as our Heritage Collections Coordinator:
- Lead on work relating to acquisitions including liaising with donors (internal and external) ensuring appropriate paperwork is completed and filed. Ensure high level of user service is delivered.
- Make recommendations for disposal based on the Collections Policy and presenting these at Acquisitions and Disposal Meetings. Liaise with appropriate managers for disposal approval. Where appropriate research and liaise with potential recipients ensuring the correct procedures are followed.
- Carry out acquisitions and disposals in accordance with the Museum Association Code of Ethics.
- Newly pack or repack poorly stored items to improve their long-term storage and preservation.
What we are looking for in our Heritage Collections Coordinator:
- Delivery of work to a high degree of accuracy
- Able to work to prescribed processes, working methods and standards
- Working or volunteering in a role that requires a high level of organisation and accuracy
- Working or volunteering with a heritage collection in a museum or similar setting
- Qualification or demonstration of training in working with heritage collections.
- The basic functions of an organisational heritage service and its reasons for existence
- Passion for history and the work of the heritage sector
As our Heritage Collections Coordinator in return, we offer you:
- Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
- Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
- Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
- 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
- Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
- Three extra days over Christmas (that’s our gift to you)
We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Flexible working hours
- Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
- Study and volunteer leave
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!
The closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 15th September 2024
Interview are expected to be held in person at Gilwell Park on Tuesday 24th September 2024.
The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Strictly no agencies.
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Salary range £27,000 – £30,000 per annum (£21,600 – £24,000 pro-rated) | 28 hours per week (part-time) | Permanent
This is a hybrid role, usually involving one day a week working at WGN’s Vauxhall office and another at one of our various community-based offices in West London
About us
Women and Girls Network (WGN) was established in 1987 and has spent over 30 years supporting women and girls across London affected by gendered violence. This includes childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape, prostitution (including trafficking and sexual exploitation), female genital mutilation (FGM), and so-called ‘honour’ based crimes such as forced marriage.
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and strong Administrator, preferably with HR recruitment and administrative experience; to support our newly formed people-oriented team. This is a key role within Women and Girls Network (WGN) and requires someone with sound experience of working within a multidisciplinary team within the charity sector. You must have a keen interest in the HR field and keen to progress on this career path.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop and shape the future of WGN’s Human Resources function work and focus so it remains aligned with our principles and approach in an ever-evolving landscape. To make an impact on the candidate experience as well as other stakeholders.
About you
Ideally you will have some understanding about working within the charity / not-for-profit sector and will be looking for an opportunity to contribute to our shared commitment of working towards the eradication of violence against women and girls and challenging inequality.
Interview details
The interview process will consist of two stages, it is anticipated that the first stage interview will take place virtually in the week commencing 16 September 2024, however, please note that dates may be subject to change.
Further information
If you’d like an informal chat about this opportunity to join our team, please contact us to arrange to speak with our HR Manager.
WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Programme, as well as the opportunity to work with a leading multi-cultural, women-led feminist charity.
WGN is a leading charity in the Violence against Women and Girls Sector and is committing to supporting our survivors with the best outcomes. It is a black feminist organisation and as such are looking for women whose values align with these. We receive funding from a number of public bodies such as MOPAC, NHS and London councils.
We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic communities.
This post is subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.
WGN is an equal opportunities employer.
The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Working 2 days per week in our London office.
Purpose of job:
Comic Relief is looking for a Learning and Development Officer to join Comic Relief’s People Team(HR) to help shape our learning and development offerings. As a newly created role, you will be crucial in driving employee development and performance by providing opportunities for continuous skill enhancement and ensuring access to the most relevant upskilling at the right time.
You will manage the learning and development programs/initiatives to support the professional and personal growth of our People. You will also run learning and development programmes/initiatives to support the professional and personal growth of our People. As part of the People Team you will help us meet our objective of building capacity, by working closely with the Head of People and Managers to ensure that learning/initiatives align with our organisation’s objectives and strategy. Additionally, you will promote equitable development across the organisation.
Join us at the heart of Comic Relief's mission to create a just world, free from poverty. As a Learning and Development Officer, you'll play a vital role in making that vision a reality by helping us to equip and develop our People.
Key responsibilities:
Collaboration with Stakeholders
- Work alongside the Head of People, collaborating with key stakeholders to implement comprehensive learning programs and initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Head of People and HR Business Partner to create a learning needs analysis based on Performance Development Plans, job descriptions and directorate/team objectives.
- Ensure that diversity and inclusion principles are embedded in our organisational learning processes and practices
- Work closely with the Project Management Office to ensure all L&D initiatives are aligned with the business planning process.
- Develop cross-functional relationships and serve as a liaison between teams
Operational Support
- Provide support for cross-organisational learning and development to ensure all staff have equitable access to development opportunities.
- Empower staff and managers with the necessary information to create meaningful Performance Development Plans
- Coordinate and lead all learning and development matters, including supporting the design and delivery of training as needs and opportunities arise.
- Develop and manage the organisation’s skills and training matrix, making sure that all mandatory and service-level training needs are met and delivered on time.
- Act as a point of contact for L&D enquiries, including monitoring the Learning & Development Inbox and responding to emails in a timely manner
- Lead on L&D strategy development and implementation, from learning needs analysis, planning, supporting with managing budgets, risks, and resources, as well as stakeholder management.
- Seek new partnerships and manage external suppliers and consultants to facilitate training programmes.
- Utilise technology for training design and delivery, increasing the accessibility and cost-effectiveness of training programmes and individual ownership for learning.
- Research and deploy new learning and development practices, with a focus on e-learning and micro-learning.
- Research and administer potential apprenticeships/internships/work shadowing/ secondments opportunities etc.
Data Management and Reporting
- Review and ensure alignment of existing resources with organisational needs.
- Maintain accurate records of L&D activity and ensure compliance with General Data Protection Regulations.
- Implement assessment tools, surveys, and feedback mechanisms to gather participant input and measure training effectiveness.
- Analyse feedback to recommend improvements and develop new initiatives.
- Produce monthly and quarterly management information to measure progress and impacts of L&D activities.
Person specification
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience in delivering a variety of L&D tasks in a busy (ideally hybrid) environment, ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining quality and care.
- Familiar with L&D frameworks and adult learning theories
- Proven experience in collaboratively working with various internal and external departments to run an efficient and effective training and development process.
- Good attention to detail in carrying out tasks thoroughly and with accuracy, working with consistent high-quality and minimising mistakes
- Curious, critical thinker and skilled in problem-solving with the ability to address issues/conflict with tact and diplomacy.
- Skilled and adaptable communicator, comfortable with face-to-face, telephone and video communication with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organised and methodical approach to work, able to manage competing priorities and a demanding and varied workload.
- Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision
- Skilled in conducting comprehensive organisational skills audits and adept at delivering effective solutions to drive improvements.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, in line with GDPR.
Desirable criteria
- CIPD qualified or studying towards a CIPD qualification/relevant L&D Qualification
- Coaching qualification or training
- Administering Apprenticeships
- Solution-focused approach
- Ability to use HR Systems, Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
Perks and benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- Work from home option
- Life Insurance
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Paid emergency leave
- Sabbatical Opportunities
- Professional development
- Mentoring/coaching
- Paid volunteer days
- Payroll giving
- Salary sacrifice
- Team social events
- Extracurricular clubs
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free fruit
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Closing: 11:59pm, 2nd Sep 2024 BST
Interviews will provisionally take place in our London Offices on the 13/9/2024
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Comic Relief 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 qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Why work at Comic Relief
There are lots of good reasons to join us at Comic Relief. You can read more about our employee benefits, such as our commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We ask staff to come to the office twice a week, normally on agreed team days, so that we can do all those things that are difficult to do online. Our office is based in Whitechapel, London,
There are lots of opportunities to develop your skills and experience at Comic Relief, including opportunities to become a Mental Health First Aider or to participate in our Employee Network Groups that focus on making Comic Relief a more inclusive place to work.
Disability Confident Employer
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we take positive action by providing first-round interviews to candidates who have a registered disability, provided they meet the minimum criteria for the role, as demonstrated on their CV and application questions
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Would you like to join a small and passionate helpline team to provide support and information to a wide range of people both infected or affected by hepatitis C - in particular, to those who received infected blood/or blood products?
Our helpline has been in operation for 20 years, providing a warm and trusted resource for people affected by hepatitis C, as well as answering general queries from the general public, medical and other professionals.
We are looking for someone with a warm, compassionate and patient approach, able to adapt easily, to provide not only emotional but also practical support to a wide range of callers, including those just diagnosed, and many others who will have experienced long-term trauma, stigma and adversity as a result of they/or their family members infection.
Following the conclusion of the Infected Blood Inquiry in May 2024, and the recent formation of the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA), we would particularly welcome someone from the infected blood community with personal experience to assist us with this often highly sensitive work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for experienced professionals who will perform inspection activities on behalf of The Survivors Trust (TST) Inspection Body to assess specialist rape and sexual abuse support services for conformance to TST National Service Standards.
The role of an inspector is to investigate, evaluate, assess, and determine the compliance of an organisation for conformance against specific standards within the framework of UKAS inspection requirements.
Training will be provided; however, candidates will ideally have an understanding of performing audit/inspection duties and preferably have a degree or equivalent specific to the sector, e.g. psychology, criminology, counselling etc. or a minimum 2 years’ experience working in the sector. An understanding of the practical applications of trauma informed practice and needs of service users is desirable. They will be familiar with sector specific legislation, have good understanding and application of boundaries to maintain impartiality of inspection activities, and be able to make judgements that are objective, fair and based securely on evidence. They will be clear and succinct communicators with the ability to respond professionally and calmly to challenge. A good level of education, the ability to articulate themselves in a friendly and professional manner and IT competency are essential.
This is a remote-based role and may require some travelling to locations around the UK (expenses will be reimbursed). Candidates will be expected to have the right to work in the UK, the use of required ICT equipment and software, and comply to cyber security, confidentiality and data protection requirements.
You will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance to work with The Survivors Trust and references will be sought.
Size: 11 - 20
Our vision is for a society where services for all survivors are trauma-informed and accessible according to need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons
Project Manager Salary: £60,000 for Four days a week + pension
Home based with meetings in central London and continental Europe
The ESCRS was founded in 1991 to promote education and research in the field of implant and refractive surgery and to advance and promote the study and practice of ophthalmology. ESCRS seeks to promote and support research in the field of intraocular lens implantation and refractive surgery and the dissemination of the useful results thereof. ESCRS has over 7,500 members from 130 countries world-wide.
This new role provides support to the Managing Director in managing key suppliers to the Society and ensuring procurement processes are followed in the ESCRS’ best interests. The role also provides input to the outsourcer on a variety of strategic projects and supports a culture of ongoing improvement in operational processes.
We are now seeking a Project Manager, working directly to the Managing Director and liaising with the Financial Director. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated project management professional who can demonstrate:
- · Successful project management skills
- · Experience of process design and improvement
- · Experience of technology implementationsExperience in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication and delivery of the job functions and projects
- · Experience of working within a Professional Association or charity would be desirable
We look forward to receiving your application online at Marylebone Executive Search website
When applying online please submit your CV along with a personal statement demonstrating how you meet the attached person specification.
For an informal confidential discussion call Richard Evans on +44(0)7958 984161 or +44(0)20 3126 4858
Closing date for applications: 2nd September 2024
Long List interviews: 16th - 27 September 2024
Short List interviews: w/c 7th October 2024
Final Panel Interviews: 23rd – 24th October 2024
To find out more visit ESCRS website
The European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons is an equal opportunities employer
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Saferworld is an independent international organisation working in partnership to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work in solidarity with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security and we conduct wider research and analysis to contribute to local, national and international policies and practices that help foster lasting peace. Our priority is people – we believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives free from fear and insecurity. We operate on a not-for-profit basis with partners in Africa, Asia and the Middle East and policy centres in Beijing, Brussels, London and Washington DC. Saferworld is registered separately in Belgium, the USA and China as strategically aligned affiliate organisations.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to fill the role of Director of Finance and Operations. This is a pivotal position within our organisation, offering the unique opportunity to shape and drive the financial and operational strategies that will propel our peacebuilding and partnership efforts forward over the next several years to deliver on its 2021-2031 strategy.
As the Director of Finance and Operations, you will guide the development and implementation of our financial plans and operational initiatives. The post holder will model and ensure the embedding a business partnering approach, to support a working environment and internal operating systems that deliver for our programme and our partners. You will join a dynamic senior leadership team that fosters collaboration, innovation, and excellence in all aspects of our work.
We are looking for a visionary leader with a proven track record of strategic financial management, business partnering experience and a passion for making a positive impact in the world. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels and across a range of contexts, a keen eye for detail, a strategic mindset, and a desire to drive meaningful change
Saferworld is committed to providing a safe trusted environment that safeguards our staff, partners and communities. Our organisational integrity is derived from the values and principles that underpin and guide our work.
Job purpose:
As a key member of Saferworld's senior leadership team, the Director of Finance and Operations will be instrumental in helping to shape the organisation's strategic direction. The role will strive to ensure financial sustainability, and the embedding of a business partnering approach to achieve Saferworld’s mission. This post-holder will provide strategic guidance and hands-on oversight of all critical financial and contractual aspects of our operations, and lead other key organisational functions, such as security and IT systems, enhancing resource management efficiency and organisational effectiveness. The Director will assess and optimise business processes and controls ensuring they are rooted in our strategy, identify and mitigate risks, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability.
Key responsibilities:
· Provide strategic leadership on financial strategy and management.
· Advise and support the CEO and Board on all financial matters, including risk management
· Oversee the organisation’s finance systems (including SUN), policies, and processes.
· Oversee global operational activities, such as insurance, procurement, ICT systems and relevant policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and maintaining global impact.
· Oversee global security efforts, encompassing physical and cyber aspects, to safeguard organisational assets and data.
· Provide inspirational leadership to foster the development of high-performing teams guided by strategic objectives and a shared sense of purpose.
· Manage a team of approximately 7 staff, providing managerial support and guidance to the team.
· Contribute to the organisation's overall development and operational management as an integral member of the Senior Management Team.
Person specification
Knowledge, qualifications and experience
- Accountancy qualifications, preferably CIMA, ACA and ACCA, and a clear understanding of Charity Fund accounting (SORP 2008 and the Charities Act 2003)
- Extensive experience in financial management and interdepartmental budgeting in a senior leadership position in an international organisation (preferable and international charity/non-for-profit).
- In-depth understanding of the complexity of overseeing and managing finances in an international context, particularly in contexts of conflict and/or war, including complexities of banking, tax, cash-flow management, exchange rate fluctuations and impact on budgets and forecasts, financial reporting, legal compliance, and transferring of funds to civil society and community-based organisation within different contexts, including conflict-affected areas.
- Senior leadership experience within the charity/not-for-profit sector and an understanding of costing funding bids and ensuring financial reporting systems meet funder requirements
- Experience of engaging and working with diverse funding streams including institutional donors, commercial contracts and Trust and Foundations and multiple currencies and geographic jurisdictions,
- Experience of working with a business partnering approach to achieve with others joint goals.
- An understanding and experience of project management delivery across an organisation, including an ability and willingness to undertake 'hands-on' tasks, such as preparing budgets, cash flows and other financial planning, management and control processes if required
- Operational experience in overseeing and supporting IT systems, especially in financial systems development – experience with the SUN system is especially desirable
- Experience working with a Board of Trustees and other governance levels of an organisation
- A track record in proven line and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others to deliver shared results
- Experience in communicating effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing
Skills and abilities
· Excellent strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills to support the smooth running of finance within a complex organisation
· An entrepreneurial mindset focused on influencing organisational development and change and raising team performance in pursuit of Saferworld’s organisational strategic objectives
· Proven ability to lead, manage, inspire and motivate staff at all levels, including motivating technical staff within a matrix structure
· Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience in communicating effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences
· Fluency in written and spoken English
· Ability to cope with a rapidly changing environment and handle high levels of pressure and multi-tasking
Personal qualities
· Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Saferworld
· Commitment to and compliance with Saferworld’s safeguarding principles
· Commitment to respect and value equality and diversity and understanding of how this applies to own area of work
· Active listening and effective communication with colleagues working in diverse contexts
· Commitment to own continuing personal and professional development
Other requirements
·Some international travel will be required – not more than 4 times a year – to conflict-affected contexts
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We now have an opportunity for a Branch Administrator to assist in providing effective administration for the branch. This is a freelance role working with the Branch Chair, Treasurer and the other Trustees.
We are CPRE Leicestershire, the countryside charity. We want a thriving, beautiful countryside for everyone. We believe in countryside and green spaces that are accessible to all, rich in nature and playing a crucial role in responding to the climate emergency. We want developments which are well designed and provide the ‘Right Housing in the Right Places’ and put greater weight on the protection of out valuable countryside assets.
Duties involve:
- Dealing with the branch email account (via Google mail), including assessing content and forwarding to Trustees. Compiling acknowledgements for all emails received
- Agenda setting for Branch meetings in liaison with the Chair
- Collating and circulating papers for Branch meetings to all attendees
- Minuting Branch meetings then typing up minutes and sharing with Chair for approval (please note all meetings are currently held via Zoom)
- Regular contact with the Chair to discuss all Branch matters
- Other admin duties may include (although this is not an exhaustive list)
- Preparation of draft Annual Report
- Preparation for Annual General meeting
- Preparation of newsletter content
- Have a proficient understanding of how to create meetings via Zoom
- Understanding of DropBox (or similar storage system)
- Emailing information to members and contacts using blind copying
- Occasional venue booking (e.g. negotiating price, reviewing venue etc)
- Keeping all contact lists up to date
- Dealing with queries from National Office, members and members of the public
- Contact with other CPRE Branches within the UK
- Attend ad-hoc meetings and training sessions organised by National Office
- Contributing to the smooth running of the Branch
- Being an advocate for CPRE Leicestershire·
- Willingness to drive to occasional meetings held within Leicestershire
What we need from you: This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a respected local countryside organisation by applying your administrative skills to make a real difference to a friendly and passionate group.Willingness to drive to occasional meetings held within Leicestershire
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Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
As the Trust and Foundation Coordinator, you will support the International Programmes Department (IPD) by:
- Programme Development: Enhancing institutional funding to raise essential funds for Muslim Aid’s international humanitarian and development programmes through Trusts, Foundations, and Partner Offices.
- Quality Assurance: Assisting the MEAL Manager in developing and implementing effective MEAL systems to ensure quality service delivery across all programmes.
You will play a crucial role in this newly formed unit, working closely with partners, country offices, and donors to improve systems within the IPD and support the dynamic global programme portfolio of Muslim Aid.
About the Role:
- Lead donor mapping process for Trusts and Foundations. Continuously, update this mapping document regularly based on engagement with prospective donors.
- Lead the proposal/concept development process for T&F and MA Partner offices submissions.
- Support the Global Programme Development and Quality Assurance Manager in managing a portfolio of institutional donor grants relationships and implement donor engagement strategies for prioritised donors (including FCDO, UN agencies, USAID, SIDA, START Network, etc.).
- Support the Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager to strengthen MEAL system globally. This includes ensuring high-quality data tracking progress, analysing data, and generating knowledge and documentation of best practices.
- Work with Country Offices, Global Programme Development and Quality Assurance, Humanitarian and Programme units to support on disaster responses and associated appeals.
- Support the unit in providing the development and implementing capacity development workshops for the IPD team, country offices, and partner offices either face to face or virtually.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Educated to bachelor’s degree level.
- Experience of successfully fundraising and dealing with institutional donors and international donors with a focus on Trusts and Foundations.
- Experience and understanding of monitoring and evaluation of programmes; using quantitative and qualitative research data collected in support of programme development.
- Significant experience and knowledge of effective budgetary control and grant management.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with people at various levels. Good tact and diplomacy at all times.
- Strong and well-developed analytical skills coupled with strong bid and report writing skills.
Why you should apply:
Ready to make a global impact? Join Muslim Aid as a Trust and Foundation Coordinator and drive our humanitarian and development initiatives forward. If you excel in fundraising, grant management, and donor engagement, we want you on our team. Your expertise in monitoring and evaluation will ensure our programmes are exceptional. With outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, you will secure the vital funds that power our mission to support vulnerable communities worldwide. Become part of a dynamic, innovative team and make a difference. Apply now and transform lives!
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days)
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
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About Us
Inspire is a charity based in East London. We inspire children and young people across London and beyond, using data to understand the barriers they face and connecting them with a range of employers and opportunities to open doors to their success.
At Inspire, we believe that all children and young people should have access to the opportunities and inspiration they need to achieve their potential. We have over 30 years of experience in delivering high quality services and programmes to children, young people, schools, local authorities and employers. Working alongside our large network of employer volunteers, our programmes inspire and support children and young people to create a positive future for themselves in their journey from the classroom to workplace. We provide them with independent careers guidance, high aspirations and strong employability skills.
The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a confident and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills to join our Work Related Learning Team as a Programme Officer.
This is a term-time role working 39 weeks of the year.
The Programme Officer role is very varied and will enable you to use your creativity to support creation and delivery of workshops as well as utilising your organisation skills to ensure everything is well organised and runs without a hitch. You will gain skills and experience in working with children and young people, leading workshops, training corporate volunteers and project management.
Our Work Related Learning team has an excellent reputation in working with schools, partners, employers and volunteers to develop and deliver workshops and programmes which educate children and young people on the world of work and the opportunities available to them once they complete their education.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Providing support and coordination to the Work Related Learning Team working on a range of programmes and workshops.
- Recruitment and liaison with volunteers for participation in events.
- Preparation of resources, planning and briefing materials.
- Attending and coordinating events delivered in schools and other external venues.
- Liaising with schools, businesses, volunteers and other stakeholders.
- Collating evaluations and report writing.
- Admin support.
If you have the skills and desire to join our team, please see our job description for more details.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter.
Interview arrangements
The interview selection process will include a skills based test and further details will be provided to applicants who are invited for interview.
Closing date
This position is available immediately and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. We will review applications as we receive them and aim to appoint as soon as we meet the right person. We reserve the right to close the application process early if we find a suitable candidate.
Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants.
Inspire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter.
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Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
As the Business Development specialist, you will be taking on a leadership role in the organisations plans for seeking growth in new markets through institutional relationships. These include (but are not limited to): the Middle East (Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait), Canada, and Europe. This is a senior technical position that performs a variety of complex business development work across the organisation.
About the Role:
- Develop donor and new market engagement strategies and associated implementation plans
- Engage internal and external senior stakeholders, influencing as needed to ensure that your team can maximise all opportunities.
- Engage, build and manage relationships with targeted donors in new selected markets. Coordinate efforts with other team members responsible for income generation from Trusts and Foundations, corporate donors, and high-net worth donors.
- Lead a comprehensive donor scoping and mapping exercise for donors in targeted new market. Continuously, update this mapping document based on engagement with prospective donors.
- Identify and track relevant upcoming funding opportunities – through advance intelligence gathering, partner relationships, and other available resources
- Provide grant management oversight on portfolio of grants funded by new Market donors and serve as primarily focal point for donor communications.
About You:
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Postgraduate degree in international development, sustainable livelihoods, humanitarianism, programme management, or equivalent.
- Understanding of development programmes design, implementation and evaluation.
- Knowledge of overseas markets and/or experience of successfully fundraising in a different market to the UK. Experience with Middle Eastern Donors is highly desirable.
- Experience of successfully fundraising and dealing with institutional donors and international donors, with a focus on Trusts and Foundations.
- Excellent technical skills in writing, editing, formatting, research, negotiation, and verbal communications.
- Excellent networking and influencing skills, both internal and external. Specifically experience of supporting cultural change within an organisation, influencing sideways and upwards to gain buy in and active support from senior staff as needed.
Why you should apply:
As the Business Development Specialist, you will play a critical role to support and improve the dynamic programmatic portfolio that Muslim Aid implements globally. In this position, you will lead the organisation's plans for growth in new markets through institutional relationships, You will work closely with partners, country offices, and donors, contributing to improving systems within the department. If you are looking for a new challenge and want to grow, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits you will enjoy if you work for us:
- 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days)
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
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Kineara has a new vacancy for an experienced Asylum and Refugee Housing Support Worker to join our small and dedicated team in this new project supporting recent granted refugees to find accommodation.
Asylum and Refugee Housing Support Practitioner
Salary: £ 16 per hour
Contract and term: Self-employed 12 month contract, with a 3-month probation
Hours: 35 hours per week Mon – Friday
Location: Flexible, with time split between our office and partner organisations office in Southwark, local community and working from home
About the project
Set up by the Southwark Community Refugee Forum, alongside Southwark local community and charity organisations. Kineara provides a weekly drop-in surgery at the St Giles Center giving support and advice to refugees struggling to find PRS due to many barriers, including language. In 2023 the collaboration was formed to respond to the increasing need for housing support to asylum seekers with newly granted refugee status after the Home office made changes to the way they process asylum seekers.
After 9 months of delivery, we are excited to have secured funding to deliver this work fulltime alongside our PRS Renters Support Programme in Southwark. We will provide crucial crisis support to vulnerable renters and are looking for a passionate housing support worker to be part of the next phase of the project.
About Kineara
Kineara is a unique community interest company that supports people in poverty across London who facing barriers to housing, employment and education. We identify and address barriers by providing holistic support for families, vulnerable adults, and school pupils, and deliver intensive one-to-one interventions to those in need of extra help through challenging times. We use holistic, trauma-informed methods, partnership working and a flexible, non-judgemental approach that puts the needs of those we work with first.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and energetic support worker to take up a full-time role within our organisation as a Housing Support Practitioner in our small and dedicated team. The role will be based mostly in Southwark, and you will be working in partnership with the Council’s housing officers and resettlement workers, refugee support organisations, community services. The role involves coordinate tailored support for each client to find and sustain tenancies, mediating with landlords where necessary and providing housing advice. The objective of this programme is to support access to PRS properties, provide information about housing market and polices, help set up sustainable tenancies, increase employment opportunities, improve wellbeing, and increase educational outcomes. You will be working in partnership with other stakeholders, such as council and refugee support professionals to improve family health, build relationships and engage families and individuals and their networks of support.
About you
You will have experience of working with individuals with complex needs. You will be an enthusiastic person who is self-motivated, confident and thrives when working independently with a passion to support change. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, experience delivering holistic support, be a solution-minded thinker, have a good understanding of strength-based approaches and be able work sensitively and empathetically with people in vulnerable circumstances. You will also have experience working in a systemic and therapeutic way and ideally have trauma informed training or experience. It is also important to us that you have the competency to work with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds. To work as part of a team and independently, the roles require you to think creatively and use the resources around you effectively. A good understanding of one of the following languages is an advantage;
- Arabic
-Kurdish sorani
-Farsi/Dari
-Pashto
-Tigrinya/Amharic
What you can expect from Kineara
Kineara will offer you an opportunity to be part of a dedicated small team that works closely together while encouraging independence and autonomy. This is a busy and hands-on role where each day is different, and you will be based in our office in Southwark, at home, and in the community doing occasional home visits. The role will provide you with support and supervision from our experienced project manager, as well as the flexibility to work to your clients' needs. With us, you will have an active voice in the organisation and your input in how our organisation develops will be highly valued. We are committed to providing a nurturing environment in which our staff can develop their skills, take on new opportunities and challenges, and grow professionally.
We ensure that wellbeing of our staff is a priority. Kineara provides a wellbeing package for all practitioners to encourage work/life balance and self-care for our staff.
HOW TO APPLY: Please send a CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role. Please also include:
- Why you wish to apply for this role
- What you would like to gain from this role
- Your relevant experience, knowledge and skills, based on the person specification above.
- What other qualities you have that you could bring to the role
- Whether you have an up-to-date DBS and DRB check.
- When you are available to begin work
We look forward to receiving your application!
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