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Engagement & Activities Coordinator
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join a Learning Disabilities team as an Engagement & Activities Coordinator working within Supported Living Services across Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside and South Tyneside.
Position: Engagement & Activities Coordinator
Location: Newcastle, NE3 3LZ, with travel to services across Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside & South Tyneside
Job type: Permanent, full-time - 37.5hr per week
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 (dependant on experience)
Closing date: Friday 8th November 2024 at 5pm. We reserve the right to close this ad earlier should we see a high number of suitable candidates apply
Requirements: A valid driving licence and access to a car with the ability to travel between services in Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside & South Tyneside.
About the role:
The purpose of this role is to provide engagement co-ordination of all communication and activities to support the future development of the service.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Provide coordination and administrative support for Communications and Engagement projects across Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, and South Tyneside.
- Manage events, including planning engagement activities for clients and colleagues.
- Implement recruitment initiatives using social media, print, and outdoor spaces, with client involvement.
- Support colleague engagement through surveys and feedback.
- Collaborate with the Communications Team on campaign planning for the department.
- Create, edit, and publish news stories and content across various communication channels.
- Produce website content, such as case studies and news stories.
- Organise and execute inclusive events, including venue logistics, budgeting, and vendor management.
- Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers or staff for event support.
- Evaluate activities and events through participant feedback to improve future initiatives.
- Build partnerships with local organisations to enhance activity offerings.
- Develop promotional materials and use multiple platforms, including social media, for event marketing.
- Handle event-related issues to ensure safety and satisfaction.
- Manage tasks, ensuring timely updates and reports on projects.
- Maintain contact lists and manage communications, including weekly updates.
- Analyse and present data in various formats and ensure processes are followed for proper documentation.
About You:
We are looking for a dynamic person to join a caring, enthusiastic, and dynamic Team across. Focusing on the engagement and activities for the people supported. You will have the following key attributes:
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Initiative-taking approach to problem solving and ability to work under pressure and own initiative.
- Experience in developing professional relationships with others.
- Ability to extract, collate and present data.
- IT literate with strong MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and social media or marketing skills.You will be required to register as the manager with CQC. Full support will be given to achieve this within 6 months.
Other roles you may have experience with could include: Activity Development Worker, Activity Development Leader, Senior Club Leader, Club Leader, Engagement Coordinator, Community Engagement Officer, Community Engagement Lead, Activities Worker, etc.
We are helping to build an energy system that’s good for people and good for the planet. And we need your help.
Low Carbon Hub is looking for a Marketing and Communications Coordinator to support the development and delivery of campaigns, manage social media accounts, build a strong online presence, and help tell our stories. It’s a varied, interesting and busy job as part of a leading community energy organisation.
If you’re a curious and engaged communicator who works well under your own initiative and is keen to work in a values-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Overall purpose of post
The Marketing and Communications Coordinator will have a key role to play in delivering the marketing and communications strategy of Low Carbon Hub. It is a busy role that works across multiple projects with multiple partners, and you will actively input into plans for project delivery. The post holder will write, edit, coordinate and publish content across various channels including websites, social media, press releases, print and online communications and marketing materials.
As part of a small team in a busy environment, we are looking for someone who can proactively get stuck in and be comfortable working flexibly to take on ad hoc tasks when they arise. You will get to be involved in all aspects of communications and work on a variety of interesting projects as part of a leading community energy organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing
- Support the development and delivery of marketing plans for new and existing products and services, including community energy share offers.
- Identify, investigate and recommend opportunities for reaching new audiences, such as potential investors.
- Co-ordinate the design and development of digital and offline marketing collateral to meet organisational objectives, and in consultation with project partners.
- Provide marketing support for events such as AGM, conferences, webinars.
- Represent Low Carbon Hub at events, such as community events, attend meetings, run stalls and give presentations.
Communications
- Lead on developing and uploading engaging content for the Low Carbon Hub website as well as programme websites, such as Action on Carbon and Energy in Schools and Energy Solutions Oxfordshire.
- Manage social media channels, including the creation of engaging content, using the appropriate tone and voice, and lead on responding to and starting conversations to build brand awareness.
- Produce, edit and distribute updates and key material for internal and external audiences such as newsletters, reports, and case studies.
- Provide communications support for Low Carbon Hub programmes such as the Energy Advice Programme and Helpdesk service.
- Work closely with the Community Engagement Manager to develop communications support for low carbon community groups.
- Stay up to date on relevant current affairs and communications trends, building these into our regular communication mix.
- Capture learning and contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Liaise with, and report to, project partners and funders on a timely basis.
Press
- Field inquiries from press, politicians and service users.
- Create press releases and statements as needed.
- Maintain reporting system for media appearances.
Brand
- Ensure consistent branding is used throughout the organisation and help maintain brand reputation.
- Act as brand champion.
Selection criteria: Experience, knowledge and skills
Essential:
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a dedicated marketing or communications role.
- Demonstrable ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to a high standard.
- Ability to market and coordinate events.
- Excellent understanding of digital platforms and know-how to deliver campaigns.
- An excellent grasp of English and the ability to write concise, focused copy tailored for different audiences, with excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate and translate complex messages into memorable and engaging ones.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise with external contacts and a range of stakeholders.
- A team player with the ability to build relationships with our partners.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, assess and prioritise workload and deliver to a deadline.
- Ability to work flexibly in a small team.
- A commitment to the Low Carbon Hub’s work and mission.
Desirable:
- Able to use Wordpress, Canva, Mailchimp, Hootsuite and Adobe InDesign, or similar programmes.
- Experience in briefing and managing external suppliers such as designers.
- Ability to set up metrics to increase understanding of the impact of marketing activity and to report and use evaluation for improvement.
- Experience of working with Office 365, Trello, Google Analytics, and social analytics.
How to apply
- Please use the application form (available from our website) to apply. Your application should demonstrate how your skills and experience relate to the selection criteria above.
- Any accompanying CVs and supporting letters will not be considered as part of the application process.
- The deadline for applications is midnight, Wednesday 30 October 2024.
- Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 November 2024. These will take place in person at our offices in Oxford.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
SMART is a vibrant and busy Charity supporting people affected by mental illness. Our main hub is in Chelsea where we run a number of work and training projects for members to learn new skills, build confidence, and develop a strong network of support. We also work in partnership with members to develop and deliver a programme of social, healthy and holisitic recovery activities in a friendly and enabling environment. Good food is the heart of SMART's work and we are looking for a Food Project Supervisor who can help us develop our food-related social enterprises so that they feed minds, bodies and souls.
To apply for this role, please send us your CV, and a covering letter (maximum, 2 A4 pages), detailing any relevant experience that you have, and covering the "competencies" part of the job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Headway East London is a charity supporting people living with brain injury. Working across 13 London boroughs we offer specialist support and services for survivors and their families. We offer therapies, advocacy, family support and community support work alongside our day service: a community venue where people can make the most of their abilities and interests.
About the role
The Casework Service main aim is to ensure that survivors and families have access to the benefits and support they are entitled to. This means working directly with local authorities and statutory organisations, or signposting to relevant partners.
Through our Better Together project at the Royal London Hospital and Queens Hospital Romford we offer early intervention inside the hospital, so that brain injury survivors and their family can access information, emotional support and assistance.
As a Caseworker you will be working closely with people with acquired brain injuries through our Better Together project, in support groups and in one-to-one casework appointments. You will be providing advice, advocacy, support and signposting.
Principle duties and responsibilities
1. Support people with lived experience of brain injury, families and carers through Casework projects and support groups. This could be in accessing the right benefits, housing issues or gaining the right care moving forward.
2. Take part in our Better Together project at the Royal London Hospital and Queens Hospital Romford. We visit each hospital weekly.
3. Make appropriate referrals to Headway East London services, and other relevant professionals/services.
4. Contribute to events for professionals engaged in working with people with lived experience of brain injury, highlighting the needs of our members and the work we do.
5. Help run our Saturday Social (once a month) which provides a safe setting for members to be part of a community space.
6. Monitor and document on all work undertaken and update our database constantly and efficiently.
Key Relationships - Internal and External
- Operational Staff – Headway East London
- Members/clients families and carers
- External Partners including health and social care providers, litigation professionals and case managers, educational settings and students
Other
- Apply the Headway East London values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times.
- Protect and enhance the interests and reputation of Headway East London internally and externally.
- Commit to the organisational principles of: coproduction equity, diversity and inclusion sustainability
Headway East London is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do. We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives. We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a PA to the Archdeacon of Northolt and Willesden Area Administrator to play a key role within the Willesden team, based from Causton Street.
Job Summary
The purpose of the PA role is to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Archdeacon of Northolt in the Willesden area, ensuring efficient handling of communications, management of her diary, and maintenance of records. This includes coordinating travel arrangements, organising meetings, compiling communications materials, and managing various financial tasks. Additionally, the PA plays a vital role in upholding confidentiality, being a source of support in the making of difficult decisions and assisting with safeguarding. The PA carries a vital role in linking Clergy, Church Wardens, and others to the support available to them in the Diocesan office and helping them feel supported and heard when they contact the Archdeacons office for help.
The Willesden Area Administrator is a member of the Area staff responsible for the efficient and effective running of the office. (s)he has strong links to the Bishops office, other members of the Archdeaconry Team, the Area Director of Ministry and his PA, other Area Staff, people in the parishes especially Church Wardens and church administrators, as well as key external stakeholders such as local authorities, businesses, architects and partner organisations.
Job responsibilities
Administrative
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Proactive management of mail, enquiries, telephone calls, e-mail, using initiative when referring upwards and flagging issues with the Archdeacon
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Diary management – forward planning of events and specific projects and day-to-day management of the Archdeaconry diaries.
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Preparing agendas, support papers and taking minutes for meetings.
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Draft letters and documents as requested.
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Uphold the security and confidentiality of the documentation in accordance with GDPR.
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Arranging visits in connection with ongoing works
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Liaising with both architects and parishes for Quinquennial Inspections
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Liaison with and between Area staff members and others, setting up meetings.
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Organising arrangements for Archdeacon's Visitations including assisting with writing Visitation reports.
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Organising and facilitating the annual Archdeacons visitation services and admission of Churchwardens, liaising with Area Deans and host churches to ensure they are well attended and organised, including the distribution of and receipt of Church Wardens Citations and Declarations
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Liaising with the Director of Ministry’s PA and Bishops office to assist in the organisation of the induction process for new clergy.
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Facilitating the Willesden Area Parish Administrators network including organising training and networking events for them.
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Assisting the Archdeacon in implementing new initiatives and projects.
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Discussing with the Archdeacon the response and approach to difficult situations in parishes, agreeing ways forward and helping to facilitate them, involving the Bishops office where appropriate.
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Being the first port of call for enquiries to the Archdeacons office.
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Supporting the Bishops PA in the efficient administration of vacancies and appointments including overseeing the area vacancies list and coordinating shortlisting and interview dates.
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Coordinating of the annual parish returns both Mission Statistics and financial.
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Ensuring the highest possible quality of outward facing communication to parishes, clergy and external partners.
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Overseeing updates of the People System, CMS, and Parish returns for the area.
Financial
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Tracking the Archdeaconry budget, including ordering stationary supplies
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Managing the Archdeacon’s Discretionary Fund and Area Deans budget with oversight by the Archdeacon.
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Approving invoices under £500 via Xledger with oversight by the Archdeacon.
Safeguarding
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Undertaking appropriate safeguarding training and knowing when to refer calls to the Archdeacon, on to the Safeguarding Team.
Other
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Undertaking any other duties commensurate with the role.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
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Experience working as a PA.
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Administratively efficient.
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IT proficiency (MS Office).
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Time management and the ability to work at pace
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High standard of literacy and numeracy
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Empathetic to the mission and values of the Church of England
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Right to work in the UK
Desirable
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Educated to A-Level or equivalent standard.
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Experience managing budgets and tracking costs.
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Administration related qualification.
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Some understanding of Church of England structures and experience of working with the Ecclesiastical legislative framework
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
About the London Diocesan Fund
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocesan of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway.
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
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Competitive remuneration package
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27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
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15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
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Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
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Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment
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Season ticket loans of public transport
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Access to Benenden Health Insurance
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EAP counselling through Health Assured
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Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
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Two additional paid days for community volunteering
Interviews will be held on 6th November 2024.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
Here for You is Breast Cancer Now’s personalised referral route to all of our services.
There are 2 roles, both of which are responsible for making initial and follow up calls to primary and secondary breast cancer patients.
We’re expanding our team due to demand and to continue to ensure patients get calls within service level agreements. And to provide timely and trusted information and support to people diagnosed with breast cancer. This involves responding to safeguarding issues, collecting data, and deliver excellent information on the phone.
The role also involves collaborating with colleagues focusing on the Here for You expansion and integration, as well as working with colleagues across the primary services, secondary services and personalised support services. The role also liaises with our Helpline team.
About you
For both of these roles, we’re looking for enthusiasm and people with strong communication skills (especially on the phone) and who have experience of working in a fast-paced and people-facing environment. The right candidates will provide quality phone calls and be willing to adapt and innovate. We’re looking for team players, who understand the importance of co-production and who are motivated by providing information to breast cancer patients. You’ll bring excellent verbal and written communication skills and thrive on creating an inclusive work environment and working across multiple teams.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
These roles can be primarily based in either our London or Sheffield office.
Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please email the Recruitment Team.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date: Thursday 31 October 2024 at 09:00am
Interview date: Thursday 7 November or Friday 8 November 2024
Project Coordinator
£29,269 - £31,364 per annum (full-time) plus 8% pension contribution. £1,290 pa pay rise pending.
Starting salary based on skills/experience
A fantastic opportunity for a community focused individual looking for an exciting and varied role at an established, flourishing and financially stable Oxford based charity. Our culture of inclusion, focus on health & wellbeing, and flexible working models, help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best.
About My Life My Choice
My Life My Choice (MLMC) is a multi-award-winning self-advocacy charity uniquely run by and for people with learning disabilities, founded in 1998. The charity delivers a diverse range of innovative user led projects that enhance and empower the lives of adults with learning disabilities in Oxfordshire. These established projects include a fee earning training and consultancy Professional Services team, the gig buddy and travel buddy schemes, a nightclub, campaigns and self-advocacy groups.
About the role
We are now looking for a committed individual who will enjoy a diverse and challenging role. The role holder will work across a variety of our projects. This includes working with the Travel Buddy Coordinator to ensure the delivery and growth of a high-quality programme of travel support for our membership. Additionally, the successful individual will join the staff team in delivering self-advocacy groups, facilitate Quality Checks (peer inspections of local authority supported homes), and lead our crucial engagement with Oxfordshire County Council (OCC). The work with OCC involves supporting and coordinating our members with a learning disability to effectively contribute and have their voices heard at high level meetings.
This post calls for an individual with excellent project coordination, administration, and communication skills. We need a resilient individual who thrives on regular face-to-face interaction with beneficiaries and is as equally comfortable with professionals across the sector. We welcome applications from candidates with a background in coordinating projects in the charity sector or those who possess transferable skills.
The successful candidate will need to show a passion for empowering and raising the voices of people with learning disabilities.
MLMC not only says it values its staff but commits to them by offering an enhanced pension contribution, a Healthcare Plan (Claim up to £1,650 pa towards dental, optician, health consultations and therapy costs), Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, flexible working with time off in lieu, a weekly fruit basket, a £100 contribution towards a health & wellbeing activity, cycle to work scheme, business mileage rate of 45p per mile, and working from home when appropriate. Free, dedicated staff parking is also available.
Salary: £29,269 - £31,364 pa, plus 8% pension contribution
Closing Date: Monday 28th October 2024 (10am)
Interview Date: Thursday 7th November 2024
Start Date: Monday 2nd December 2024 (but negotiable)
To Apply: Please send us your CV (max of two sides of A4) and a covering letter (max of two sides of A4) matching skills/experience to the Job Description and Person Specification. Job description can be downloaded from our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
KCLSU is looking for a Junior Finance Assistant to work with the Finance team. The post holder will assist in delivering the finance and administrative function under external statutory bodies' financial regulations and procedures and compliance requirements, while contributing to our students' educational journey at King's College London.
Summary of the Post
- To assist in delivering the finance and administrative function under external statutory bodies' financial regulations and procedures and compliance requirements.
- To support the annual audit process with external auditors.
- To support preparing accurate, compliant, and complete management accounts, financial statements, and other information promptly.
Main Tasks
- Routine Finance Operations
- Dealing with day-to-day purchase invoices and reconciling to purchase order
- Set up payment online
- Reconcile purchase ledger accounts
- Reconcile daily income from different systems to cash banking, post daily banking into the system
- Raise sales invoices and reconcile sales ledger accounts
- Aged debtor chasing
- Assist with Bank reconciliation
- Assist with monthly management account tasks and adjustments
- Generate reports from the exchequer system
- Assist with Balance Sheet accounts reconciliation
- Routine control activities, i.e. stock check
- Other finance office tasks, i.e., cash services to trading areas/provision of change
- Answer general financial queries from staff, KCL students, and suppliers.
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate the ability to quickly and accurately pick up new tasks, and showcasing a string aptitude for learning new skills.
- To ensure that KCLSU internal and external stakeholders, including KCL students, receive the highest level of support, with a focus on service quality.
- Consistently deliver work of the highest quality in a timely manner demonstrating promptness, accuracy and efficiency.
- Play an integrated role within the Finance team and support the overall organizational function.
- Actively demonstrate KCLU values.
- Adhere to and promote the financial regulations of KCLSU.
- Have relevant degree in Finance or related business discipline, from an academic institution. Or, candidates actively working towards a Chartered Accountant qualification.
- Have hands-on experience with integrated accounting systems is essential, preferably Exchequer
- Have hands-on experience with every aspect of financial operations is essential
- Have previous experience in a similar role
- Know accounting concepts and relevant VAT regulations are essential.
- Understand data protection in the context of a membership organisation is desirable.
The list above is not exhaustive. For full role and candidate specific details, please review our Job Pack.
Application Process
If this sounds like you, please send a filled application form (including a supporting statement) alongside EOM form and send them to us.
You will see on our Job Pack that we are a equal opportunities employer and we live by our 4 main values: Inclusive, Collaborative, Open and Brave. KCLSU is a fun, social and flexible work environment which offers opportunities for development as well as great staff benefits.
Benefits of Working for KCLSU include:
- Hybrid Working Policy
- Pension Contribution
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan & Computer Loan
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Eye Tests & single focal glasses allowance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closure days
- Discounts at KCLSU venues
- £30 wellbeing allowance per term
- Employee Assistance Programme
- "No meeting Friday" ethos
- Death in Service
At KCLSU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do and we endeavor to ensure equal treatment of all candidates. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and are open to discussing flexibility with the right candidate. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and to ensure that a successful candidate with a disability can undertake the post.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this role you must:
- Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
- Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
- Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union
KCLSU is an independent charitable organisation that works to further the interests of approximately 36000 students at King's College London. Join us!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Passionate about Dog Welfare? Are you a skilled communicator? Do you want to help us reach and make the difference to thousands of dog owners?
We are looking for a passionate assistant to provide administrative support to our regionally based teams within Dogs Trusts' Prevention and Community Engagement (PCE) Department.
About this job:
As a Prevention & Community Engagement Assistant you will:
- Manage the procurement of uniforms, equipment, printed materials and other materials for PCE staff and volunteers, liaising with suppliers to ensure quality items within budget.
- Create and distribute weekly and monthly reports using data from our CRM system
- Assist the Central Prevention & Community Engagement Manager in development of relevant systems, assisting with comms and training for colleagues where necessary. Support the department in delivering the highest standards of advice and training across a range of audiences.
- Monitor and respond to queries from the public that come through the website, email or customer support centre, signposting to other team members in PCE where required.
About you:
Organised and proactive, you will have great communication skills enabling you to liaise regularly with colleagues within the department to ensure the successful delivery of our activities. You will be self-motivated and able to effectively prioritise a varied and substantial workload. With strong IT skills you will be passionate about Dogs Trust objectives.
About Dogs Trust:
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
About the team:
Within the Dogs Trust Operations directorate sits the Prevention and Community Engagement (PCE) Department. PCE is made up of UK wide, regionally focussed teams with a mixture of expertise, including training and behaviour, teaching, education, customer experience and running Human Behaviour Change initiatives. The Department is core to the mission of Dogs Trust, with an aim of identifying and preventing the issues faced by dogs and owners which commonly result in relinquishment or early euthanasia.
What you need to know:
This role is based at our Head Office in London, with approximately two days per week spent in the office and the remainder spent working from home. Please note that this may change depending on the needs of the business.This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
This is a pivotal new role in our organisation which will focus on supporting our HR function, premises
management and internal governance administration.
We are looking for a friendly, pro-active individual with a practical approach, excellent organisational skills and the ability to work across teams. High literacy skills and a willingness to develop and improve systems are essential. It would particularly suit someone interested in growing their skills and experience of HR processes. This role will be based at our main office in Bristol and will require the post holder to be present at our office (rather than working from home)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Based in Barnsley, Manvers (but you may be required to visit our other sites in South Yorkshire for training and development as needed)
Hours: Full time (9-5 / mon-fri)
Salary: £26,000
Contract Term: Permanent (subject to 6 month probationary period)
Start Date : ASAP
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? We are looking for a supportive and nurturing person to join our Barnsley team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning nationally recognized organization that strives to make education accessible for learners who have struggled to cope in mainstream.
Some of the perks of working at The Really NEET Project
- 10 weeks paid holiday per year (during school holidays)
- Vitality Health package (with no employee excess to pay on claims)
- Royal London Pension Scheme
- 45p per mile for any work related journeys
- Minimal teaching hrs with small group sizes compared to mainstream education settings
- Dedicated time allocated for planning time, innovation and creativity
Who will I be changing the lives of?
All of our learners have an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and as a result all have some level of additional need. Some of the most common areas of need that we see are Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism (ASC), ADHD although we work with learners with a much broader range of needs.
Main Responsibilities
- Responsible for the planning and delivery of Functional Skills Maths and/or English.
- To deliver and implement teaching and learning practices to raise student standards and progress
- To develop and deliver high quality teaching materials and schemes of learning that keep students engaged using creativity, differentiation and extension tasks
- Plan effectively to ensure pupils have the opportunity to meet their potential, taking account of the needs of pupils who are underachieving, those that are able and those that are excelling in Maths or English
- To meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and in collaboration with the SENCO to prepare, implement, monitor and review Individual Educational Packages.
- Deliver quality on-site youth work to help all our young people overcome multiple complex educational barriers.
- To provide a high-quality student experience that enables students to succeed beyond their expectations
- Promote Inclusion best practice and contribute to the aims and ethos of the college
- Working with students from Pre-Entry to Level 2
- Responsible for comprehensive marking and written and verbal feedback for students
- Working in conjunction with the Outstanding and Good criteria for OFSTED
- To participate in weekly group engagement activities such as bowling, nature walks, climbing, graffiti workshops etc to ensure you build a strong rapport with all students.
We currently have projects in Rotherham, Barnsley, London and The Midlands.
If you want to work somewhere that values both its staff and its learners, then Really NEET would welcome your application.
What to expect from the recruitment process –
- Application form submitted and reviewed by the panel
- Shortlisted candidates invited to a first stage interview
- Candidates who are successful at the first stage interview will be invited for a second stage assessment which may consist of an in tray task, scenario presentation or microteach along with time with the learners and a tour of the workplace.
- Candidate selection – the panel will review any applications and a selection decision made
- Recruitment Manager will make contact with applicants to let them know the outcome of their interviews
All applications must be submitted by Friday 1st November 2024 with interviews being held the following week. All candidates should be notified of the outcome of interviews within 3 working days. (subject to change)
For more information on this role and our organization please visit our website.
Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and complete a Self Disclosure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Minerva Activities Coordinator
Salary: £22,000 - £28,000
Location: Hammersmith
Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term until March 2026
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
The Minerva London service provides holistic, trauma-informed support for women in touch with the Criminal Justice System, through dedicated one to one support, safer women’s centre spaces and specialist interventions and partnerships.
As the Minerva Activities Coordinator you will be responsible for enhancing the offer to women referred into the Minerva service by supporting them to engage with their local women’s centre provision. You will be based at your regional women’s centre five days a week, as the first point of contact for women entering the centre space or contacting the service via the centre helpline. As Activities Coordinator you will create and deliver a relevant and lively activities programme for women to attend, in partnership with Minerva’s specialist delivery partners.
About You:
To be successful as the Minerva Activities Coordinator you will need the below experience and skills:
- You are an excellent relationship builder who can warmly work with women
- You will bring experience of supporting vulnerable communities and have good working knowledge about safeguarding and risk management and bring an eagerness to learn and develop new skills.
- You will deliver an exceptional first point of contact service, and deliver engaging activities with the women using this service
We recognise that women often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage you to demonstrate how your skills and experience would make you an asset to the role, and if you don’t have the exact skills/experience, tell us in your cover letter how you think you might grow and develop in the role.
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
Closing Date for Applications: Friday 1st November 2024
Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
A 35-hour working week
An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
Pension scheme
Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Employee eye-care scheme
Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
Organisation wide away days
Thorough induction and training
Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have additional needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
Due to the award of a new contract, we are looking for new Advocates to join our team in Fife and the surrounding area. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support or already have a Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by Scottish Government, local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for Advocates to join our team covering Fife and the surrounding area. You will be involved in one-to-one advocacy along with group work across the area; this could be in a clients’ home, hospital, care homes or other suitable community venues and be home based for administrative tasks. Therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.
This is a full time role for 35 hours per week, applicants who do not hold the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy will start on £22,500 per annum.
About you
We actively encourage applications from those who are long term unemployed.
Desirably you will have some experience of working, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, attending tribunals or review meetings ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education, training, benefits, employment, care and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. This can be through 1-2-1 advocacy or in a group setting.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain or to already hold, the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values, and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; midnight on Sunday 27th October, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
NB:
If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Administrator Finance
We are looking for an Administrator to provide administrative assistance to the Finance team and the Director of Finance and Deputy Director of Finance.
If you are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference, an organisation that nurtures its staff, encourages development, and rewards staff for their hard work… then apply today!
Position: Finance Administrator
Location: Oxford/hybrid
Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week (to be agreed upon appointment)
Salary: £19,188.89 (FTE £28,399.56)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 4 November 2024 at midnight
Interview Date: Thursday 14 November 2024
The Role
As Finance Administrator, you will have a pro-active approach and ‘can-do’ attitude, which will be key to fulfilling the following responsibilities:
- Providing administrative support for the Director of Finance and Deputy Director of Finance and to the Finance Team and IT function
- Meeting organisation, preparation of meeting areas, and taking minutes
- Other support for the wider Finance team, as required
About You
You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work here. Around 50% of staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins the organisations work. However, all staff do have a desire to make a difference.
We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated Administrator to join the Finance team, with effective verbal and written communication skills and a high level of attention to detail.
You will have/be:
- Previous experience of working in an administrative or secretarial capacity
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Confident in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including excellent telephone and email manner
- Previous experience in meeting organisation, preparation of meeting areas, and taking minutes
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks on own initiative
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Experience in being effective as part of a team
- Able to self-motivate, prioritise, plan and organise, including when under pressure
- Have a proactive approach, taking responsibility for actions and consequences
- Able to secure, build, and maintain good working relationships with external providers including volunteers
- A flexible approach to working, with a ‘can do’ attitude
You will be a team player with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and prioritise tasks to ensure deadlines are met. If this sounds like you and you are able to build effective working relationships, we would like to hear from you.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us, your application has not been successful.
The Organisation
The Diocese is the administrative area of the Church, broadly speaking, covers the three counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. There are 815 churches in the Diocese – more than any other diocese in the Church of England. So, in many ways the best description is that it is the family of the 55,000 or so regular worshippers in these churches.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday per annum, pro rata, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days
- In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the Diocese offers three privilege days
- Hybrid working
- Free parking and subsidised on-site café
- Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5% which includes death in service benefit (5% Employee Contribution)
- Electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes
- Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced family-friendly policies and a generous sick pay provision
- Access to low-interest financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union including loans
- An attractive modern working environment
You may also have experience in areas such as Finance Assistant, Finance Admin, Finance Administrator, Financial Assistant, Finance Team Assistant, Finance Team Administrator, Administrator, Admin, Administration.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Trust Administrator
Do you want to join an expanding service supporting charities? Are you an experienced, motivated administrator?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trust Administrator to join an expert Trust Administration service supporting charities, not for profit organisations and philanthropic projects. This rewarding role offers a great opportunity to help in meeting their goals, develop the service and support the vital work of the charity.
Position: Trust Administrator
Location: Leicester/Hybrid (with occasional travel)
Hours: 25 hours per week, option for additional hours as service develops
Salary: £27,000 pro rata (£18,243 for 25 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Flexible working including partial remote working (after successful completion of the probationary/training period), competitive salary, 32 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part time roles) including Bank Holidays, pension scheme
Closing Date: 5th November 2024
Interview Date: W/c 25th November 2024
The Role
You will provide administration, clerkship and governance support to other charities to help them run more efficiently, meet charitable objects and make life easier for Trustees. You will be responsible for the growth, development and management of a portfolio of charitable trusts. Profits raised from the Trust Administration service support the vital work of the charity, supporting local people in need.
About You
We are looking for an experienced administrator with excellent organisational, time management and communication skills. You will be able to liaise effectively with individuals and agencies across the private, public and voluntary sectors and with governmental departments.
You will have experience of working within a charitable or government/legal services environment and although not essential, having an understanding of supporting a governance function in an administration capacity would be an advantage.
So, if you have a successful track record in administration, great communications skills and can deliver an exceptional customer experience… apply today as we would love to hear from you!
To fulfil the role, you must have the right to work in the U.K. and be able to travel for the purposes of work, as occasional travel in Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire will be required.
About the Organisation
The charity believe that everyone deserves a decent standard of living, with a right to adequate food, shelter and the means to keep warm, clean and rested – no matter what difficulty they may be facing. We help to make a difference by finding funding to provide the essential items that everyone deserves.
As an equal opportunity employer, we would particularly welcome applications from people with an ethnic minority background or those with a disability, as we are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
You may also have experience in areas such as Trust Administration, Clerkship, Grant Management, Funding Officer, Funding Officer, Legal Profession, Legal Secretary, Legal Clerk, Administration, Charity Governance, Charity Compliance, Charity Consultancy, Case Worker Funding, Social Housing, Almshouses, Advice, Benefits, Adviser, Welfare, Charity, Grants, Grant Officer, Grant Case Worker, Grant Aid, Community Aid, Charitable Services, Grant Administration, Admin, Administration, Administrator.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.