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Title: Customer Services Advisor
Salary: £28,357
Location: Hybrid/Hammersmith
Hours: 35 per week (Mon-Fri), including Tuesdays in the office
Contract Type: Permanent

These are exciting times for Women's Pioneer Housing. We are developing over 160 new homes for single women in West London, including brand new offices on our site at 227 Wood Lane.

Founded in 1920 by women and men who understood the challenges faced by women trying to secure affordable, safe and independent housing at the time. The need for safe, secure, affordable housing for single women is as great as ever. We remain committed to making a positive difference to women’s lives by providing high quality homes and services.

We are looking for a confident Customer Services Advisor to provide reliable and sophisticated service to our residents, and to promote positive and professional image of Women’s Pioneer Housing by being the first point of contact for our residents. We are looking for a highly organised, self-motivated, collaborative and outcome-focused professional who can demonstrate patience and empathy, and record information in an accurate and efficient manner. An understanding of social housing is preferred but not required – a great attitude and telephone manner, respect for our residents and a commitment to delivering first class customer service is essential.

Reporting to the Customer Services Manager, you will be part of a team of four Customer Services Advisors responsible for ensuring our residents receive great customer service as well as resolving queries and organising repairs. You will be experienced in working in a customerfocused environment and will be able to demonstrate outstanding call-handling skills, and able to provide positive outcomes for residents whilst balancing priorities. You will have a good grasp of MS Office skills, understand basic property maintenance, and be able to engage with contractors ensuring they respond positively to customer’s requests.

We are a small team and work together to deliver shared objectives. If you are passionate about bringing excellence, are a good team member and can demonstrate an interest in and commitment to our work, we would love to hear from you. 

TO APPLY:

Please send three documents to our HR mailbox:

• Up-to-date CV
• Supporting Statement
• Diversity Monitoring Form

You may find more information about the role on our website.

Closing Date: Wednesday 19th February at 09:00am
Interviews and assessment: Tuesday 25th February 2025

AVID exists to reduce the immediate suffering of people detained and work towards a future without detention. As part of a small and agile team, the Senior Network Coordinator is a central role at AVID. 

It is a crucial time to join AVID, as we embark on the implementation of an ambitious new strategic period and contend with detention expansion, increased enforcement, immigration deterrence and hostility. 

Please note: whilst this role is remote, it is UK-based with some travel required. We have a shared office in Brixton, London which is available for AVID team members to use on a flexible basis. We meet as a team in person once a quarter.

Summary

The Senior Network Coordinator is part of the AVID function (alongside the Senior Member Coordinator & Co-Director for Membership and Operations) to deliver AVID’s capacity building support to AVIDs membership network of visitor groups and drives collaboration.

The Senior Network Coordinator leads on the coordination and cultivation of the network through infrastructure support to visitor group coordinators and by facilitating network collaboration. The Senior Network Coordinator fosters collaboration between members and strengthens best practice for visiting, utilising AVID’s Members Charter as a central point of reference. As a small network, relationship building is central to this role and the post holder will provide 1:1 guidance alongside a programme of capacity building support based on membership needs. The role includes responsibility for the ongoing development of AVID’s Members Charter; coordinating and delivering AVID’s membership support programme of network calls, trainings, and skill sharing sessions; and the development of resources on the AVID members’ space.

This is a varied role, working directly with our diverse range of members across the UK, with a focus on the more established groups in the AVID network. The Senior Network Coordinator works closely with the Senior Member Coordinator who has a focus on smaller, grassroot groups and new visitor groups in the AVID network and visitor engagement.

Main duties and responsibilities

Relationship building and providing tailored 1:1 support to visitor group coordinators in the AVID network:

• Building relationships with AVID members across the UK with a focus on more-established groups in the AVID network.
• Providing 1:1 support, outreach and mentoring for group coordinators.
• Identifying, developing and collectively shaping good practice standards in visiting throughout the network.
• Responding to members’ queries and maintaining ongoing communication.
• Working with the Senior Member Development Co-ordinator to induct new groups to the AVID network and involve smaller grassroot groups in AVID’s programme of support.

Work alongside visitor groups to build their capacity, resilience and strengthen best practice for visiting in detention through:

• Delivering AVID’s core training modules on immigration detention and visiting to visitors groups, ensuring materials are relevant and up to date.
• Leading on a programme of training (both in-house and external), education and skill-sharing that addresses the needs of members and group coordinators.
• Building sustainable practices and collective care amongst visitor groups which respond to the adverse impacts of working in detention and vicarious trauma.
• Co-ordinating the AVID Annual Coordinators Network Gathering alongside the Senior Member Development Coordinator, jointly overseeing all aspects of administration and coordination of this event.
• Developing, updating and increasing use of AVID resources through oversight and development of AVID’s Members Area and resources/policies/guidance for visitor groups and coordinators as well as supporting the development of AVIDs volunteer visiting handbook.
• Working alongside people with lived experience of detention in the AVID community to facilitate meaningful opportunities for leadership in network activities.

Develop network collaboration, facilitated peer-support and alignment of groups around shared network values, strategies and goals through:

• Co-ordinating and facilitating AVID member calls and skill shares to provide structured peer-support and ensure that information is effectively shared in the AVID network.
• Working with AVID members to establish processes and activities for collaborative development and ongoing revision of the members’ charter.
• Embedding charter values across AVID’s network support and capacity building work with a priority focus on anti-racism & anti-oppression and lived-experience leadership in line with our strategic objectives.

Maintaining and monitoring the activity of the AVID network and identifying emerging areas for development through:

• Developing and improving access to AVID’s membership offer, administering the annual membership renewals and keeping up to date records of AVID members.
• Designing and implementing annual members survey.
• Keeping an up-to-date record of member activities, meetings, participation and feedback.
• Keeping abreast of the development and support needs of the AVID members as well as changes in detention policy and practice.
• Identifying and building relationships with external partners to strengthen collaboration and partnerships with the wider movement.

Other tasks:

• Supporting AVID’s strategic development through our strategic objectives.
• Working alongside other members of the AVID team to ensure that membership support and network development is connected to our overall mission of ending detention and advocacy efforts.
• Representing AVID at external meetings and events.
• Contributing to funder and board reporting.
• Tracking, monitoring and evaluating impact using AVIDs internal databases.
• Responding to general enquiries by phone, email or post.

Person Specification

We are interested in skills and experience developed in a range of environments, whether through formal workplaces or voluntary. We recognise the great value of lived experience of immigration detention and/or of hostile environment policies and would be very interested to hear from applicants with this experience.

Experience

• Experience of delivering and designing training to meet specific objectives with an understanding of the different needs for in person and online training.
• Experience of recruiting, supporting, and advising volunteers.
• Experience of delivering workshops and/or coordinating events (online and in-person).
• Experience of working with marginalised communities.
• Experience of monitoring, reporting and evaluation.

Desirable:

• Experience of developing support systems, identifying priorities for change and strengthening the infrastructure of voluntary groups.
• Experience of working with refugee, migrant and/or detained communities.
• Experience of working in the immigration and/or criminal justice sector.
• Experience of working in a membership organisation.

Knowledge and understanding

• Knowledge of good practice in volunteer management.
• Knowledge and understanding of migration, human rights, asylum, criminal justice and immigration detention in the UK.

Skills

• Communication skills, written and oral.
• Facilitation skills and inclusive approach to managing online and offline spaces.
• People skills and ability to build relationships with diverse groups of people.
• Solid administration skills and working knowledge of information systems.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

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Head of Membership and Communities Development

We are seeking a Head of Membership and Communities Development to take the Society forward in growing our membership.  Our members are at the forefront of the research that will help us solve and mitigate our big global challenges of climate change and biodiversitey loss so this is an exciting time to join us as we develop new membership categories, map out membership progression routes and offer fees that are inclusive for our diverse and international membership. ​

In the first 6 months in role, you'll oversee the first rounds of our new and prestigious Fellows membership, complete the launch of new membership fees across all categories and be working across teams targeting new audiences with new membership offers.  Within 12 months, you'll be working on a corporate membership offer.  You'll drive the Society towards a stronger "membership mentality" in everything we do, supporting staff and volunteers in identifying opportunities and promoting membership

This is a diverse and exciting people centred role and you'll be leading a team that

• Provide grants for research, training and travel

• Build and maintain a sense of community so that every ecologist, whether member or non member can find their community whether that is through a science focussed special interest group or people focussed network

• Values volunteers so that anyone who gives their time to the organisation and the wider community through us feels valued, rewarded and recognised for their efforts

 As a Head of role, this role is a great opportunity for someone ready to move beyond manager into developing senior leadership skills, you will report to and deputise for the Director of Communities and Inclusion and will work closely with managers in the Events and Professional Development teams ensuring that members (todays and tomorrows) are always at the heart of our activities

Core duties will include:

• Develop and deliver a membership strategy to support the British Ecological Society (BES)’s overall strategy, attracting new members and retaining current members, anywhere and everywhere
• Responsible for the work of the membership team in growing membership, reaching new audiences and increasing income generation. Set and monitor KPIs each year for the team
• Work with the Director of Communities and Inclusion and across the directorate to monitor strategic performance indicators
• Provide expertise to the Society in areas of membership, data management, grants and volunteer management
• Support the Senior Leadership Team, attending meetings as required
• Work with the Chair and members of Membership Committee to ensure that the BES meets its strategic goals in membership acquisition, retention and engagement

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please click the green button 'Apply for this job' via our recruitment portal to submit:

• Your CV - no more than 2x A4 sides detailing your education, training and work history, as well as any relevant key skills
• A covering letter - no more than 1x A4 side explaining why you wish to undertake this role at the BES
• Your Equality and Diversity information - this voluntary information helps us to assess the diversity of our recruitment and further improve recruitment processes in future. It has no bearing on the success of your application and is not considering as part of the shortlisting process.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Successful applicants will need to provide evidence that they have the right to live and work in the UK. The BES is unable to provide visa sponsorship and unable to hire anyone living outside the UK.

Applications close Thursday 27th February, 9am. Please note the society reserves the right to close the vacancy early due to the volume of applications.

Send My Friend to School Campaign Officer

Send My Friend to School (SMF) is a UK civil society coalition of international development NGOs, teachers’ unions and charities. It brings together young people, politicians, teachers, civil society and the media in joint campaigning to demand quality education for all children across the globe. Each year thousands of schools and young people take part in the campaign, teaching young people the power and importance of using their voices in chorus with others across the globe to create positive change.​

Send My Friend to School is the UK coalition of the Global Campaign for Education movement which is present in over 80 countries around the world, and is hosted by RESULTS UK.​

Location 

The post is hybrid with in-person work based at our office in Waterloo, London. Currently, most RESULTS UK staff are combining working from home with coming into the office 2 days a week. This is open to negotiation. You will be expected to attend SMF events and Parliamentary events/meetings in-person. 

Terms & Conditions

This role is currently a part time (21 hours/3 days per week). There is a 3 month probation period. There is likely to be occasional evening and weekend work involved, for which time off in lieu will be received. 

Holidays are 25 days pro rata (i.e. 15 days for a 3 day-a-week contract) per year plus bank holidays. RESULTS UK’s terms and conditions of employment will apply.

Line Management

This role will be managed by the Campaign Manager at Send My Friend to School.

Role description

The purpose of this role is to:​

1. Lead on planning and the delivery of Send My Friend to School’s high-level youth engagement projects.

2. Lead on communications and social media for Send My Friend to School.

3. Provide logistical and administrative support for Send My Friend to School activities.

Key Responsibilities and outputs:

1. Lead on planning and the delivery of Send My Friend to School’s high-level youth engagement projects

Campaign Champions 

Each year, SMF works with around 20 young people, in years 9-10, to campaign for global education for all. 

The Campaign Officer role leads this project. This involves: 

• Maintaining relationships with key members of staff at Campaign Champion schools. 

• Managing the annual recruitment process for Campaign Champions. 

• Planning and delivering a weekend residential to train the young people in advocacy and campaigning skills. 

• Planning and delivering a trip to Parliament for the young people where they will engage with MPs and Ministers. 

• Supporting the young people to engage MPs at Party Conferences. 

• Keeping in touch and sharing opportunities to shape the activities of the coalition within the Campaign Champions alumni network. 

Community Champion Network

We have a number of schools who will run the SMF campaign in their setting each year. These schools are part of our Community Champions network, who we maintain a close relationship with in order to have greater insight into how the campaign is being delivered and received in schools. 

The Campaign Officer role supports this project. This includes: 

• Maintaining relationships with key members of staff at Community Champion schools. 

• Supporting schools to produce blogs or newsletter content about their experience of delivering the campaign. 

• Supporting schools with guidance and advice about inviting their MP to the school to see their work on the campaign. 

• Occasionally, carrying out school visits to understand and document the campaign in action. 

Young Ambassadors 

Each year, the Steve Sinnott foundation supports SMF to bring two Young Ambassadors from the Global South to the UK. 

The Campaign Officer role leads this project. This includes: 

• Coordinating with partner organisations on the planning and delivery of the visit. 

• Booking travel and accommodation, supporting with visas, 

• Planning and booking an itinerary of engaging and impactful activities for the young people e.g. visiting schools, visiting Parliament and engaging politicians, fun activities, media opportunities. 

• Attending all activities with the Young Ambassadors during their time in the UK and ensuring them support with their accommodation, travel, food etc. 

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2. Lead on communications and social media for Send My Friend to School

The Campaign Officer is the lead on communications for SMF. With the support of the Campaign Manager, they develop and implement SMF’s communication strategy. This includes: 

• Setting the monthly agenda for posts and newsletters

• Designing and posting social media content

• Writing newsletters for a school staff audience

• Coordinating media opportunities 

• Identifying new opportunities to amplify the work of Send My Friend 

• Supporting the Campaign Manager in keeping the Send My Friend website up to date. 

3. Provide logistical and administrative support for Send My Friend to School activities

The Campaign Officer is the lead on administrative support. This includes: 

• Providing administrative support to the coalition and campaign, including taking minutes for the various working group meetings. 

• Booking travel and accommodation for all SMF projects. 

• Supporting logistics and set up for SMF events and meetings. 

• Supporting the monitoring and evaluation of SMF projects to deliver impact reports. 

• Undertake any other duties, appropriate to the post, as requested by the Campaign Manager and be prepared to occasionally work out-of-hours and at weekends as necessary to provide effective support when needed, for example during an event such as Party Conferences if teachers need to contact you.

Applications - please send your CV (max 2 pages) and covering letter (max 2 pages) describing with examples, how you fulfil the person specification. 

(N.B – as we are expecting a high volume of applications you will only be notified if you have been selected for an interview and applications may close early if a substantial number of suitable applications have been received.)

Application deadline: Wednesday 19th February

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At RESULTS UK, we believe that equality, diversity and inclusion should be the norm. As well as this being an issue of equality and fairness, we recognise that diverse and inclusive organisations are some of the most productive and impactful. We are aware of the under-representation of certain groups and communities in our sector. These include – but are certainly not limited to – people of colour, people living with disabilities, refugees and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. We want to change this and are committed to playing our part. As a committed equal-opportunities employer, we actively welcome applications from people from a wide range of backgrounds, skills and abilities, recognising the value that these different perspectives bring to our organisation.

Your new company
This organisation provides exceptional care and support to veterans and their families, offering a range of services including residential care, dementia care, and rehabilitation. Their facilities are designed to create a warm and welcoming environment, ensuring that residents feel at home while receiving the highest standard of care. The dedicated staff are committed to enhancing the quality of life for those who have served their country, through personalised care plans and a variety of engaging activities.

Your new role
An experienced individual is needed for at least 6 months to handle the Accounts Payable function while a new system is being implemented.
The main aspects of the role will be:

• Handling the approval process
• Invoice processing
• Payment runs

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in a similar role/roles
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business One
• Experience with system implementation

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Role Title: Microsoft Dynamics Developer

Salary: £48,166 - £49,558

Location: London

Tenure: 1 year Fixed Term - Hybrid

ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.

Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies? 

Are you a passionate Microsoft Dynamics Developer looking for your next opportunity to make a real-world impact? 

Then we'd love to hear from you!

We are looking for a skilled Microsoft Dynamics Developer to join our team and help us enhance our CRM capabilities. The purpose of this role is to develop and customise Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions to support ActionAid UK's mission and operations. By creating efficient and effective CRM solutions, the Microsoft Dynamics Developer will enable our team to better manage donor relationships, streamline processes, and improve overall organisational effectiveness.

By developing and customising Microsoft Dynamics 365, you’ll support key organisational efforts to enhance donor engagement, optimise performance, and empower teams with user-friendly technology. Every project you deliver will directly support our fight against global poverty and inequality, making this a career-defining opportunity.

This role goes beyond just code and data; it’s about creating cutting-edge solutions that enhance the way we connect with supporters, donors, and activists. You’ll play a key role in shaping how ActionAid UK leverages technology to strengthen relationships, streamline our operations, and improve our ability to deliver on our mission.

In this exciting role, you’ll:

• Develop impactful solutions by designing and customizing Microsoft Dynamics 365 to meet the evolving needs of our teams.
• Lead innovation by implementing powerful integrations through platforms like Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.
• Be a key collaborator, working closely with stakeholders across fundraising, campaigns, and digital teams to translate their needs into technical solutions.
• Empower our users by providing training, maintaining documentation, and offering ongoing support to ensure they can maximise the potential of our CRM systems.
• Be a force for change, representing the IT and Data team in meetings and contributing to broader organisational strategies.

What We Offer

At ActionAid UK, we believe in empowering our people. We provide:
• A supportive, values-driven environment where your work directly supports our mission to drive equality and justice for women and girls worldwide.
• Opportunities to innovate through cross-functional collaboration and strategic IT initiatives.
• Personal development through training and the chance to work with diverse teams committed to making a difference.

 

If you’re ready to take on a dynamic role that merges technology with a cause, apply today to join ActionAid UK as our Microsoft Dynamics Developer. Let’s work together to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

At ActionAid UK, we are on a mission to change lives and empower communities around the globe. Join us as a Microsoft Dynamics Developer and become a vital part of our journey towards innovation and transformation.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer.

Additional Information:

Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging:

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly

celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from underrepresented/marginalised communities.

AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.

Referencing and Safeguarding:

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism

 

finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK Staff and ActionAid UK Representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our Staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.

Working practices:

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.

ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and “Company Connection days.” Some roles may require in- office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office

roles.

Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working

options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.

Recruitment Processes:

Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.

If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.

Transform Europe Network (TEN) exists today to partner with Christians in the Balkans and Eastern Europe, to share the gospel and see lives transformed. TEN is celebrating 60 years of ministry this year and currently works in 10 countries supporting around 60 churches and projects. Our committed team do this through empowering, equipping, resourcing, and supporting our partners in their ministries of compassion, evangelism and church planting. Check out our website for more information.

Due to our Finance and Data Manager moving on, we are inviting applications for the position of Finance and Operations Manager at Transform Europe Network.

We are looking for someone with a desire to work with a leading organisation, working in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. We need someone excited by this opportunity who will manage and develop the financial, data and operations side of the organisation.

Could you be part of our story enabling TEN to develop as an organisation? Do you have a desire to play your part in God's plan for the world as we serve our partners in Europe? You may be the person we are looking for.

If you are interested in the role then please get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.

Salary £31,000-£34,000 + 7% employers pension contribution

Duration: Permanent

35 hours per week (full-time)

We are looking for someone who:

• Will be committed to the vision of TEN to work alongside Christians to see lives transformed in the Balkans and Eastern Europe.
• Can lead and develop the financial, operations and data work at TEN.
• Has financial and accounting experience.
• Has a strong understanding of financial planning and principles.
• Has experience of producing financial reports for small organisations.
• Has experience with CRM systems.
• Has experience of managing people.
• Has Strong IT skills including proficiency in Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is able to work to deadlines.

Key tasks will include:

• Financial management of Transform Europe Network.
• Oversight of TEN’s data and CRM systems.
• Management of the Finance Administrator.
• Oversight of the TEN office and office support services.
• Working with the CEO to help the strategic development of the organisation.

In order to perform this role, it is essential that the post holder is in full sympathy with the aims and goals of TEN. To that end he/she must be a committed Christian (able to agree with the organisation’s statement of faith) and able to fully participate in spiritual activities whilst carrying out the responsibilities of Finance and Operations Manager.

The role is hybird with the expectation that the successful candidate will be able to work in the office three days per week.

If you think this is a role that would be of interest to you, please contact us as soon as possible.

Application deadline: Friday 7th March.  Interviews: Tuesday 18th March 2025.

Building & Facilities Officer

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE - Hybrid, Flexible options available.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £40,476 up to £44,711 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7% employer pension

Closing date for applications: Friday 21st February 2025

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, historic city centre and charming villages. Our clients refurbished offices are in the city centre near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

The Post:

The Built Environment Team manage the Council’s commercial and operational properties and community assets.

As the Building and Facilities Officer will be expected to:

• Manage the ad-hoc building refurbishment projects (up to a project works value of circa. £50k), including preparing schedules of work, obtaining costings for works and obtaining all necessary consents for works.
• Contribute to the planned maintenance works programme, including carrying out condition survey reports.
• Dealing with requests for responsive repairs, including obtaining sufficient detail from the reporting party, providing clear instruction to contractors, problem-solve as required and monitor completion of works in relation to quality.
• Monitor works within our tenant occupied properties, including checks in relation to building fabric and services compliance.

The Person:

You must be:

• Educated to degree level or with a professional/technical qualification in a property related discipline or
• A relevant HND may be considered where supported by substantial relevant work experience.
• Willingness to undertake various training courses to support knowledge of legislative requirements e.g. Asbestos Awareness, Legionella.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body such as RICS or CIOB would be an advantage.
• You may also be expected to participate in the Councils emergency out of hours repairs rota.
• Project and contract management experience are both desirable for this role.

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:

• 28.5 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7% employer contributions
• Flexible working options (e.g. hybrid and flexitime)
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive management development and training
• Access to a range of benefits and discounts via the council's Vivup benefits platform
• Leisure and travel discounts

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.

You may also have experience in the following: Facilities Manager, Site Quality, H&S Management, Maintenance Manager, Facilities Coordinator, Health and Safety, States Manager, Site Management, H&S Compliance, Retail Facilities, Facility Manager, IOSH, British Institute of Facilities Management, H&S Manager, Maintenance Engineer, NEBOSH, Building Manager etc.

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We are seeking an exceptional Financial Controller to join our Finance function in a pivotal senior role. As a key strategic partner, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and compliant operation of our financial accounting processes.

Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.

You will manage comprehensive accounting operations; ensure financial transaction recording and reporting compliance; develop and maintain internal control policies; oversee financial risk management; prepare Statutory Reporting Accounts; manage audit processes; and contribute to company financial strategy

You will have  an CCAB recognised qualification (ACA, ACCA) with significant post-qualification management experience.  Your skills will also include advanced financial analytical and modelling capabilities; excellent communication (written and verbal) with strong IT literacy and Excel proficiency; staff management expertise; exceptional organisational skills; detailed problem-solving abilities and high attention to detail.

This role is perfect for a detail-oriented financial professional who can manage complex financial operations with unwavering integrity and strategic vision. If you are passionate about driving financial excellence and supporting a crucial healthcare mission, we want to hear from you.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.

Location:  Hybrid working between the Aldgate, London office and home

Salary:  circa £65,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent and full-time

Closing date: 11.59pm Sunday 23 February 2025

GRANT AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN  THIS  FORWARD THINKING, AMBITIOUS GLOBAL CHARITY

SPANA (The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is the global charity for the working animals of the world. Since our  foundation in 1923, we have worked  to support the welfare of working animals, including horses, donkeys, mules, oxen, dogs and camels. We value compassion, respect, and empathy for working animals and our mission is to transform the welfare of working animals in a world where animals, people and the environment are respected and thrive.  Find out more at our website.

Salary:  c£45,000 pa depending on skills and experience.

The GRANT AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER will be responsible for:

· The effective financial management of grants to our partners, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and the            introduction of robust financial tracking systems to monitor grant expenditure.

· The development of tools and processes to support grantee partners with the management and reporting of grants               and the building of capacity for long term growth

· Ensuring SPANA adheres to financial and regulatory obligations, minimises risk and is in a strong position for future             funding opportunities.

· Developing a comprehensive and accessible information system for grant management.

· Training staff on grant management and compliance best practices.

Your skills, experience and knowledge for this role of GRANT AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER must include:

· A degree or equivalent in business administration or finance or substantial prior  experience in a related role.

· Extensive  up to date knowledge of UK and international funding regulations and compliance requirements.

· Demonstrable professional experience in grant management, compliance, financial reporting and due diligence.

· Excellent proven financial analytical and problem solving skills

· Ability to work in a multicultural environment and undertake international travel where necessary.

· Interest in working animal welfare and international development.

Benefits include:

· 34.5 hour week,

· 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays,

· generous company pension scheme paying 10% of salary for employee contributing 5%;

         healthcare cash plan with Medicash,

· enhanced EAP,

·        volunteer day programme.

Hybrid Working: London office  (Borough High Street)  or remote. If remote, employees must normally visit the London office or other locations for meetings or events at least twice a month.

 TO APPLY:

1. Download the job description and person specification from this advert or our website.

2. Send your CV and cover letter/email ( no more than two pages of A4) stating how you meet the requirements of       the role of GRANT AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER  to:

                                Sarah Robson, Sarah Robson Associates:  

As an independent HR consultant, I am assisting with the recruitment for this post on behalf of SPANA

3. Closing date for applications:   5pm 25 January 2025

All applications will be acknowledged. Main interviews will take place the week of the 10 March.

Applications without a cover letter/email explaining how you meet the requirements for the role will not be considered.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of your employment.

Be part of the vision; be part of RIBA.

RIBA is a global professional membership body, and a cultural organisation, driving excellence in architecture.

Salary: c£31,000 per annum, based upon experience and location

Location: London/Hybrid

Hours: 35 hours per week, full-time, permanent

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven development professional who is committed to donor stewardship to join our growing Development Team as we begin an ambitious fundraising campaign to support the future of RIBA and of architecture.

Why Join us?

This is an exciting time to be part of the RIBA Development Team.

We are embarking on RIBA’s biggest investment in nearly 100 years, the House of Architecture. Our vision is bold: to make architecture accessible, relevant and meaningful for everyone, and in doing so to support architects in their role to make the future a better place. We cannot do this alone. We seek philanthropy and partnerships to make it possible.

The Development Executive will play a critical role in supporting the Development Team to develop and deliver excellent stewardship to supporters of the House of Architecture campaign and wider programmes.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to play a key role in a growing team developing philanthropic support for an ambitious cultural organisation.
• A rare chance to be part of a transformational fundraising campaign from an early stage.
• Support to grow and develop your skills in fundraising and stewardship.
• A great employee benefits package which includes (a) a generous pension scheme with employer contributions (up to 12%), (b) life assurance, (c) annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays and paid closure of 3 discretionary days between Christmas and New Year. For more details on our benefits, please visit our website.

About the Role

As Development Executive you will support the work of the Development Team with a particular focus on donor stewardship.  Your primary responsibility will be to create and deliver an engaging stewardship programme to support our House of Architecture campaign.  You will focus on activities that help to grow and nurture prospect and donor relationships, working with colleagues across the team and organisation. You will plan and implement a new programme of communication and events that engage individual donors, grant givers and partners and contribute to wider fundraising activity. 

What are we looking for?

• Understanding of the importance of excellent donor stewardship.
• Experience within a fundraising, donor stewardship, or similar customer care role.
• Involvement in planning and supporting events, in a fundraising or similar context.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities and attention to detail.
• Great interpersonal skills to work with a wide range of internal and external contacts.
• Confident IT skills, including with databases.
• Strong administrative, time management and organisational skills.

If you would like to apply for the position, please submit your CV and covering letter on our website after you click "Apply". Your covering letter should outline how you meet the ‘Skills, Knowledge and Experience’ in the Job Description, which you will find on our website under supporting documentation. Please note that we will only consider applications with covering letters received directly through our website.

Closing date: Thursday, 27th February at 11.59pm
Interview date: w/c 17th March

Due to high volumes of applications we are unable to respond to everyone, however, should you be shortlisted for interview we will be in touch. 

Please note that you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.  We are unable to proceed with any candidates who cannot show the relevant documentation so please only apply if you meet these criteria. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

RIBA aims to be an inclusive employer, committed to building an authentic and diverse environment where all are encouraged to be themselves. We champion work/life balance and welcome requests for flexible working across our organisation. We value applications from all sections of society and appreciate divergent experience, therefore if you are excited about the role and working with us, yet your experience may not align perfectly with every single skill or competency, we encourage you to apply anyway.  

Registered Charity No. 210566

Exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Charity Retail Operations Manager to manage the operations of our two charity shops - both working in the shops and administratively, while ensuring a successful experience for our student learners (aged 16-25) with learning differences.

Harington is an Ofsted-regulated Independent Training Provider based in north London, this academic year supporting 53 young people with learning differences. We specialise in employability skills in retail and horticulture. Our two charity shops, in Highgate and Hornsey, provide income for our charity and work experience placements for our students.

We are seeking a highly driven, enthusiastic and experienced Charity Retail Operations Manager to lead both shops, manage stock, finances, health and safety, and drive growth.

The role requires experience in retail, ideally working with young people with learning differences, alongside strong leadership and commercial skills.

About The Role
Fixed Term Contract Until: September 2025
We’re looking for a Direct Response Marketing Officer to join our busy and thriving Events Marketing team. This role will manage and deliver multi-channel marketing campaigns, driving participation for our sports, challenge, and mass event program.
You’ll report to the Events Marketing Campaign Manager. The Events Marketing team is in the Events team and sits in the wider Income and Engagement directorate. The Events Marketing team is responsible for recruiting event participants across a range of sports, challenge, and mass events, as well as involvement in retention strategies to cross-sell our supporters into other fundraising products.
You will:

- Work with different teams across the organisation, as well as with our media agency and external stakeholders, to brief, optimise and evaluate marketing campaigns, with a focus on monitoring performance and coordinating evaluations.
- Make recommendations to help inform and improve future campaigns.
- Write marketing copy for your campaigns, work closely with internal and external designers to develop creative ideas, and produce post-campaign reports.

About you
You will be experienced in marketing and communications. You’ll need to have excellent organisational and timekeeping skills, be a team player and show passion for the cause, working to maximise our income to increase the impact we have on the lives of people affected by dementia.
You will be able to demonstrate your experience of planning, developing, and delivering multi-channel campaigns. You will have experience in budgeting and financial management and be an innovative thinker with a test and learn attitude.
You will be a fantastic communicator, with great attention to detail.

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic, pioneering organisation dedicated to supporting the unique needs of converts to Islam across the UK. Muslim Covert Foundation aims to provide essential support, resources and training for organisations working with new Muslims. An exciting opportunity exists for a CEO to join the team. As CEO, you will provide visionary leadership to advance the organisation's mission of supporting the convert Muslim community in the UK. The post holder will work closely with the Board of Trustees to shape the charity's future, oversee day-to-day operations and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance the overall reach of the foundation and achieve its vision. This is a full-time, 2-year contract, home based within the UK.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have experience in a senior leadership role within a charity or community organisation, or the non-profit sector. Ideally, you will have experience in strategic planning and implementation with a track record of achieving consistent organisational growth. You will have proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders including funders, partner organisations and government bodies. You will have good experience in the areas of fundraising, budgeting, and financial resource management as well as excellent interpersonal, communication and advocacy skills. A meaningful understanding of challenges faced by convert Muslims in relation to Islamic faith and traditions is also essential for the role.

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.