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A permanent position has arisen in our friendly, busy and fast-moving Policy and Public Affairs team. The role will support Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) to seize opportunities for improving the political environment for dementia research, capitalising on opportunities to increase our impact in parliament and with government to strive for a cure.

The role will work closely with policy colleagues to help develop opportunities for influencing key stakeholders within and outside government and its agencies to help Alzheimer’s Research UK improve the dementia research environment. This is a very creative directorate, and the post holder will have opportunities to work on projects that take the charity in exciting new directions. The role is likely to include frequent work in Westminster and Whitehall and elsewhere in the UK.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Public Affairs:

· Work with the policy and public affairs team, as well as the wider organisation, to help further develop and implement the public affairs strategy.

· Identify, develop and deliver proactive and reactive parliamentary activity to grow ARUK’s network of engaged, informed and supportive political stakeholders.

· Work across the policy and public affairs team to assist in developing tailored briefings and materials to further ARUK’s policy and public affairs ambitions.

· Keep abreast of the dementia research and political environments from national and international perspectives and use intelligence and insight to help inform the team’s work and direction.

· Provide analysis and insight on relevant legislation and policy guidance to help further and inform ARUK’s policy and public affairs work.

· Prepare parliamentary briefs, develop submissions for parliamentary questions and other opportunities presented through the parliamentary system.

· Lead on gathering information to measure our public affairs impact and report regularly, including across the organisation and up to Directors.

Campaigns and awareness raising:

· Work with the policy, public affairs, research and communications team to help deliver public campaigns and campaign messaging focused on ARUK policy objectives and help shape these messages for a political audience.

· Work with the communications and digital teams to help develop digital public affairs opportunities.

Event and meeting management:

· Planning and coordinating parliamentary events and conferences focused around ARUK key policy and public affairs objectives.

· Represent ARUK at parliamentary and other events and conferences, potentially including national party conferences.

· Co-ordinate and attend meetings with parliamentarians and stakeholders alongside senior staff and to provide briefings for staff.

· Liaise with colleagues, scientists, supporters and stakeholders at all levels.

 

What we are looking for:

· Knowledge and interest in politics and public affairs

· Knowledge of the UK political system

· Experience of building positive relationships with influencers or supporters

· Confident working with computers – good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook

· Excellent personal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels face to face and on the phone

· Ability to write professionally, with an ability to adapt communications for different audiences

· Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

· Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload

· Professional and hard-working team player

· Enthusiastic and able to remain calm under pressure

· A willingness to show initiative

· Willingness to work outside of regular office hours and overtime during busy spells

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 1st December 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 9th December 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Mind in Camden have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Hearing Voices Team as a Service Manager. We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual to help sustain and develop our hearing voices projects which include Voice Collective (supporting young people and their families), Voices Unlocked (supporting people in prisons, forensic units and Immigration Removal Centres) and the London Hearing Voices Network (a network of peer support groups for adults who hear voices across London).

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of overseeing and developing these projects while being part of a team that is able to be creative and innovative in its approach. To be successful in this role, you need to have an in-depth understanding of the Hearing Voices Movement and the role of peer support within this, in addition to understanding the importance of different frameworks for understanding mental distress. You will have experience of supervising or mentoring staff/volunteers, and have the skills necessary to build a strong and effective team.

With the confidence and organisational skills necessary to take the lead on busy and diverse projects, on the cutting edge of the Hearing Voices Movement, you will be required to engage with a wide range of stakeholders (from mental health services, prisons, forensic settings, academic institutions, and youth sectors). As such, this role is best suited to someone who is flexible enough to modify their approach to suit the situation. We are looking for someone with strong facilitation skills, who is able to communicate the values of the Hearing Voices Network clearly and accessibly in a range of settings.

As well as having responsibility for the day-to-day management of the projects, including supervising staff/volunteers and ensuring we meet targets agreed with funders, you will also be required to undertake direct development work when necessary. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of voices or visions and are able to use this experience to inform, and enhance, their work.

To download the job pack and application form, please visit our website.

Please note, CVs will not be considered - we shortlist on the basis of application forms. There is a two-stage interview process.

Closing date: Wednesday, 27th November 2024.

First stage interviews (online): Tuesday, 3rd December 2024.

Second stage interviews (in-person): Tuesday, 10th December 2024.

London’s Air Ambulance Charity continues to develop a supportive and enabling environment that gets the best out of our people. 

It’s an exciting time to join The Institute of Pre-Hospital Care, the dedicated team work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to deliver clinical and degree course programmes over a variety of subjects and faculties. 

We are seeking to appoint an Institute Coordinator to support and coordinate the activities of our degree programmes within The Institute of Pre-Hospital Care. The Institute Coordinator will work closely with our clinical and operational teams from both the HEMS and PRU services along with our university colleagues and degrees faculty. 

Reporting to the Institute’s Degree Officer, the post supports the delivery of the Degree course programmes. The post-holder will be an integral part of the team working closely with other members. You will be a highly organised and experienced administrator with a can-do attitude, meticulous attention to detail and excellent communication skill.

If you have a keen interest in the delivery of high-quality Degree training and education courses apply today, or call us for an informal chat.

The Hepatitis C Trust has developed projects nationally whereby peers use their lived experience of injecting drug use and hepatitis C, to provide education and training to service users and staff in drug and alcohol, hostel and homeless services, increasing hepatitis C awareness, access to testing and referral to treatment, for people living with hepatitis C. 

Do you have experience of working in drug services and with volunteers? Have you been affected by hepatitis C or have you supported anyone who has hepatitis C? We are looking for a passionate and skilled peer lead who has excellent communication and organisational skills. We require a good standard of education and welcome creativity and innovation in all our work.  

Working under the guidance of the Peer Programme Manager, this post will continue the development of the project, recruiting and coordinating peers across identified areas within Eastern ODN. Working in partnership with hepatitis C clinical teams, drug and alcohol services and homeless service providers, the post will coordinate delivery of educational workshops, hepatitis C testing in community settings, ensure that service users are referred and supported through hepatitis C treatment and care. 

This post will require extensive travel across Bedford and Luton (and the surrounding areas) and the post holder is required to hold a clean driving licence and have their own vehicle for work related travel.

Our Welfare Officers provide direct and impactful welfare support to RAF personnel and their immediate family. As a trusted and confidential source of support, you will assist our service users with challenges they are facing, from mental ill-health, difficult relationships, domestic abuse, financial and cost-of-living concerns, resettlement, housing, childcare, equality issues, bereavement, military discharge or deployment and many more - no day will be the same, as such this is a great opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the Welfare sector.

Our intervention is provided with consent on a non-statutory basis, and you will work with and engage our service users to develop appropriate interventions for individual outcomes.

Our service is transitioning to become more accessible and inclusive, digital technology plays a key role in this, as such you will use digital technologies to complement and enhance processes and service user experience.

You will play an active role within the community, promoting the service through the delivery of presentations and representing the service at public engagement events. You will also work closely with RAF welfare teams, local authorities, health, education, civilian agencies, charities and other military organisations to ensure the best outcome for the service user.

About the team

2024 marks 34 years since SSAFA began delivering an independent non-statutory, and confidential service, for the Royal Air Force community across the UK, and this is an exciting time to be joining as we were recently successful in our bid to continue delivering this service.

We are transforming our ways of working to be innovative, to ensure our service is even more inclusive and accessible to meet the needs of a modern RAF.

As part of this transition, we are recruiting to several Welfare Officer vacancies across the UK, including apprenticeship opportunities which will be advertised in due course.

We are a hard-working team from diverse professional backgrounds.  Although we all have our own area of responsibility, we support each other in delivering the best possible service to our military community.

Find out more about the Personal Support & Social Work Service on our website.

About you

To thrive in this role you will have relevant experience of supporting adults, families and children/young people. You will be able to take a flexible and creative approach to problem solving. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to deliver presentations with confidence.

You will have used Microsoft Office 365 to a high standard. It is important that you have experience of planning and managing your own workload, with minimal supervision.

It would be advantageous if you have experience of carrying out assessments, preparing plans, monitoring and reviewing outcomes.

There will be some travel required and therefore you will need to be able to drive and have access to your own car.

About SSAFA 

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2023 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.

Diversity and inclusion at SSAFA 

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business. 

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable. 

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 17 November 2024. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 

Interviews: The first round of interviews will be via MS teams on 21 November 2024. The second round of interviews will take place face to face at RAF Coningsby on 28 November 2024.

Are you an experienced administrator with a passion for animal welfare? Would you like to play a key role in our research projects?
We’re looking for a skilled Research Administrator to provide administrative support to our busy research team, as they embark on an exciting period of change and project development.

About this job
As Research Administrator, you will:

• provide administrative support for two existing longitudinal studies, from monitoring phone calls and inboxes to handling post, samples, and documents,
• deliver high-quality administrative support to the Research team, from labelling, electronic filing and monitoring stock to storage of materials in our Head office,
• mail out paperwork to study respondents and stakeholders.

Please note, this role is a fixed term contract for six months.

About you
To be successful in this role, you’ll have proven experience working in an administrative role, ideally within research or a similar department. You’ll need excellent organisational skills, with a methodical, detail orientated approach. As this role has a high volume of work, you’ll need the ability to remain calm under pressure, and effectively prioritise competing tasks. Above all, an interest in and commitment to the work of Dogs Trust is essential.

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.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you complete an application form and a covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable interest, so to avoid disappointment early application is encouraged.

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust.  We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

A small but collaborative Housing Association in Nottingham is looking to take on a Accounts Assistant in their collaborative team environment.

Their belief is that decent, affordable houses are the vehicle to a good quality of life for people to then thrive in their communities.

Responsibilities:

• Logging invoices and coding them correctly
• Payment Runs
• Bank Reconciliations
• Accounts Payable support

Requirements:

• Experience of working at Accounts Assistant/Finance Assistant/Finance officer level
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work well within a team environment
• Comfortable using excel and finance packages
• Willingness to learn and take on advice

If this role is of interest, please apply ASAP as it is an important role for the finance team.

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

• Do you love working with numbers?
• Are you passionate about accuracy and details?
• Would you like to use your skills to make a global impact?

BMS World Mission is looking for a part-time Expenditure Accounts Assistant to join our small, fast-paced finance team in providing the organisation with excellent financial services. In this role, you will assist in the maintenance of the purchase ledger to process purchase transactions into our accounting system and assist with the monthly bank reconciliations.

About you: The successful candidate will be a flexible team player with excellent numeracy and organisational skills and superb attention to detail. Ideally you will have experience of purchase ledger processing or be willing to learn.

About us: BMS World Mission is a Christian mission organisation founded in 1792, today we are working in around 30 countries over four continents. We are passionate about making Jesus known across the world and transforming the lives of those we serve.

Why this role matters: This role is the primary point of processing for all purchase invoices and expenses, ensuring accuracy of our financial records and being a key point of contact for suppliers and staff.

If you are a hard-working and detail-oriented individual who wants to use your skills to make a global impact, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to contact Alicia Sloman, Financial Reporting Partner.

Human Resources Officer

Hours:  14 – 21 hours per week

Starting salary: £25,767 (pro rata applied to reduced hours)

Contract: fixed term for a minimum of 12 months (potentially longer dependent on funding and continued business needs)

Responsible to: Head of Operations

Location: Office base is in Chorley with some hybrid working

Do you want to join an organisation who are passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing for Lancashire communities? 

As one of Lancashire’s fastest growing charities, we are looking to recruit a Human Resource Officer to support our growing team. This is a new and exciting role which will give the right candidate the opportunity to use their skills and knowledge to improve how we recruit and support our staff team.

As the Human Resource Officer, you will help Lancashire Mind to be a supportive, effective and inclusive work environment. You will work closely with managers across the service with recruitment and human resource support, providing administration support for onboarding new employees and managing human resource systems and procedures.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, confident and positive communication at all levels, with experience of providing human resource support. As this is a new role, the right candidate will be able to use their skills and knowledge to develop efficient and effective improvements to our human resource processes.

One thing we can do to work towards that goal is to ensure that our staff team is representative of the diverse communities across Lancashire. We particularly encourage applications from people in communities that face mental health inequalities and from anyone with experience of living with a mental health condition. Lancashire Mind offers a 35-hour working week (full-time), with options for flexible working.

We have a dedicated workplace wellbeing programme to ensure staff are supported to look after their own mental 5 health and wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Programme, annual wellbeing half day and a range of wellbeing activities throughout the year. We offer paid emergency time off for unexpected life events, including caring for dependents.

We have a sick pay scheme and workplace pension scheme and have recently enhanced our annual leave to include long service leave, on top of basic annual leave of 25 days, plus 3 days when the office closes between Christmas and New Year, plus the option to buy or sell leave. Above all, we are a friendly and supportive place to work: “Great staff team, positive and supportive culture.” (Lancashire Mind wellbeing survey, March 2024).

Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and highly professional individual who would like to be part of Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Adviser Service in North Somerset! 
 
About the role

Location: Community based in North Somerset, with homeworking elements. 
Contract: This is a 21-hour post, over three days.

You will be joining a dynamic and supportive local team, working with and supporting people who are in the process of getting a diagnosis or are worried about their memory, giving advice and support to both the person and their carer.

You will be working with GP’s, Memory Service, Weston General Hospital, other Dementia Advisers and other organisation’s who would refer to the North Somerset Dementia Adviser service. You will be supported to do your role by your Manager and team and there will be lots of opportunities for training.

There will be a mix of face-to-face meetings, telephone support and work within local communities alongside opportunities to meet with your team, and update your dementia knowledge. 
 
About you

You will: 

- Have an awareness of dementia and of the impact it can make on people’s lives.
- Compassionate and determined to make a difference.
- Have computer skills to record information on our computerised record systems, and you will be able to manage your own caseload. 
- Be organised and a team player.
- Be person centred and compassionate.

Closing date: 29th November 2024
Interview date: 19th December 2024

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.

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Dementia Carers Count have an exciting remote opportuinity to deliver timely and efficient fundraising and administrative support as we work to ensure that no dementia carer ever feels isolated, invisible or alone. 

Job Title:   Fundraising & Admin Officer

Reports to:  Public Fundraising Manager 

Contract:   Permanent contract 

Hours:    35 hours/week

Salary:   £30,000 pa

Location:  Remote with some travel to London.

Job purpose  

To deliver timely and efficient fundraising and administrative support, as we work to ensure that no dementia carer ever feels isolated, invisible or alone. 

Key responsibilities   

• Be the first point of contact for supporters, campaigners and others, managing enquiries via post, online and over the phone to ensure everyone has a quality experience.

• Manage processes for fundraising donations.

• Work with teams across the organisation and with carers to produce creative and engaging thank you and stewardship materials.

• Support the fundraising team with prospect research to help identify potential new supporters.

• Draft funder reports, small trust funding applications and fundraising communications.

• Support the administration and delivery of fundraising activities and initiatives.

• Keep up to date with sector developments and best practice in fundraising.

• Support the marketing & communications manager to deliver effective internal communications.

• Support the services team to deal with carer enquiries and casework, administer online groups, and produce reports.

• Support the organisation with general administrative duties as required.

This role will develop new Sheds within universities in the UK, and will coordinate and manage partnerships with other organisations and charities to support the growth and development of the movement.  As part of our Shed Development Team, the Universities Shed Development Officer will initiate, and facilitate the delivery of a number of new Sheds across UK universities, working with staff and students to achieve this. 

As part of a pilot programme, made possible by the generosity of one of our funders, we are seeking a full time Universities Shed Development Officer to support the creation of new men’s Sheds across selected universities in the UK. This pilot project will run for one calendar year.

The development and growth of Men’s Sheds is made possible through a network of volunteers and partnerships across the UK. 

This role will develop new Sheds across Greater London, and will coordinate and manage partnerships with other organisations and charities to support the growth and development of the movement.  This role has the focus to support the growth of new and development of new Men’s Sheds, enhancing our reach and the reach of Sheds.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT - FTC 12 MONTHS – LONDON OFFICE

A.  Role:

To provide administrative support to the Finance Partner on a full-time basis.

B1. Duties and Responsibilities: Accounts

You will be supporting the Finance Partner and Assistant Management Accountant with the day-to-day accounts matters. We use a computerised Practice Management software called SOS. Training will be given on using this and all other systems so previous experience is not essential. You will be given accounts work gradually and fully trained on each area of work before moving onto the next level once you are confident and able. Tasks initially allocated to you will include those listed below:

•  Submitting interim cost/disbursement claims to the Legal Aid Agency - This will be your main priority
• Maintaining the purchase ledger system – receiving supplier’s invoices, checking, and entering onto our system then paying suppliers as required
• ·Paying costs draftsmen fees each month
• ·Paying all client related disbursements and posting to SOS
• ·Processing staff expenses
• Weekly reconciliations of the firm’s bank accounts
• Weekly reconciliations of the firms PBA account
• ·Topping up and reconciling the firms cash cards
• Monthly reconciliations of the partners credit cards
• Investigating and clearing residual balances
• Checking office/client account throughout the day and ensuring payments received are allocated to correct matters and informing Fee Earners
• Helping the Assistant Management Accountant with ad-hoc accounts tasks as required

B2. Duties and Responsibilities: Admin / IT

· Setting up new users’ computers, supporting users when they have minor issues with their PC’s, e.g. replacing mice, screens and keyboards when necessary.

· Liaising with our external IT suppliers

· Generally helping with tasks as required

· Archiving matters on SOS

General:

· Attending meetings.

· Providing cover to colleagues as necessary

· Compliance with the firm’s equal opportunities policy

C. Standard of Performance:

· You are expected to learn the firm’s procedures and perform them competently and reliably.

· You are expected to develop expertise in using the firm’s systems, CCMS, Microsoft excel

· You are expected to assist with the administrative tasks of the firm to ensure that the firm runs smoothly and that a service of a high standard is provided to clients and all with whom the firm has contact.

· You are expected to understand and follow the solicitor’s accounts rules

D. To Whom Responsible:

You are responsible to the Finance Partner and act under the direction of all the partners.

Outline Terms and Conditions of Employment

Hours of work: 9.30am to 5.30pm, Monday-Friday, with an unpaid lunch break of one hour.