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Would you like to contribute to the technological direction for our organisation, ensuring that information technology (IT) systems, applications and infrastructure drive innovation,efficiency and resilience as we seek to support church communities across the southwest of England?
If you want to work for an organisation that is passionate about making a difference in communities and are within commutable distance of Salisbury, Wiltshire, we would really like to hear from you.
This is a new role with enormous scope to influence the digital development for one of the UK’s leading animal welfare charities.
The individual giving team is responsible for driving sustainable growth through donor engagement, stewardship and acquisition. We are seeking a Fundraising Digital Marketing Lead to drive the development and implementation of our digital fundraising strategy. You will oversee campaigns across multiple digital platforms, engaging with new and existing supporters to drive donor acquisition, retention, and growth. As a key person within the fundraising team, you will collaborate closely with communications and people across the charity to help us meet our ambitious fundraising goals through online channels. This role requires a creative thinker, a data-driven approach, and a commitment to making a positive impact.
We are looking for an experienced and strategic individual to spearhead our online fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in digital marketing within the nonprofit sector, successfully utilising online platforms to drive fundraising growth. They will demonstrate expertise in building and engaging communities around a charity’s mission, effectively translating this engagement into ethical fundraising success.
The successful candidate will join a busy, friendly, and capable team working to maximise the charity’s fundraising performance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced trust fundraising professional ready to step into management, and make a meaningful difference to those who serve, and who have served, in the Armed Forces? The Royal British Legion is seeking a dynamic Trust Fundraising Manager to lead our efforts in securing vital funding from trusts and foundations. This role is key to ensuring that our charity can continue providing life-changing services to the Armed Forces community. With a strong focus on managing relationships, you’ll oversee a portfolio of supporters, create bespoke proposals, and work closely with a dedicated team to grow our impact.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
In this position, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and implement innovative strategies that drive philanthropic support. Working alongside the Head of Trusts and Philanthropy, you’ll play a crucial role in managing relationships with key trusts and foundations, setting cultivation and stewardship strategies, creating compelling cases for support and reports, alongside setting budgets and tracking income to ensure we hit our targets. You’ll also manage and mentor a Trusts Officer, supporting their development and helping them to achieve their goals. This is a unique opportunity to lead from the front while collaborating with various teams across the organisation.
We’re looking for someone who has a deep understanding of the trust and foundations landscape, strong stakeholder management skills, and a knack for creating compelling cases for support. You’ll be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who can balance strategic planning with hands-on management. Your expertise will be key in ensuring we continue to secure the funding needed to deliver essential services to those who have served our country.
This role offers you the chance to work for a well-respected charity while contributing to meaningful change. If you’re passionate about making a difference and have a strong background in trust fundraising, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join us in our mission to support the Armed Forces community.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our London Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested can
The post holder will support and work directly with the CEO and provide some assistance to the Senior Management Team (SLT) and the Board of Trustees to support the delivery of the Charity's non clinical governance arrangements. The role will have a key focus on forward planning and streamlining ways of working whilst ensuring essential compliance and regulatory requirements are met.
ABOUT YOU
An organised self-starter who can provide a full on Executive Assistant service, with the ability to multi task, delegate and plan their time management. A methodical approach to diary management is a must and the successful applicant will have a proven track record within this area, along with detailed minute taking and providing excellent administrative support at senior levels.
Please review the Job Description of further details.
ABOUT THE ARK
Designed by families, for families, The Ark was opened in September 2019 by the Mayor of London. The grounds offer wheelchair accessible outdoor experiences, including a Woodland Walk through a 7-acre nature reserve, a hydrotherapy pool and overnight suites for families to be close to their loved ones. At The Ark we are able to provide Specialist Care and Nursing for babies, children and young people, supporting their full clinical, emotional, social and practical needs. We have created a space where children who are seriously unwell are accepted as they are, safe to play, explore, express themselves and build confidence.
Rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, the charity has had a sustained period of growth over the last two years and we are looking for high quality employees to come and be a part of that success.
Our expert staff and trained volunteers provide clinical, emotional and practical support for families across North and Central London and Herts Valley. We carefully adapt our support for every child and offer it wherever it is required - whether in their home, their community or at our state-of-the-art children’s hospice building, The Ark, in Barnet.
Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.
Our diversity council is working hard to construct positive changes within our organisation. We are a disabilty confident employer and part of our commitment is to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
Note: In addition, an enhanced DBS disclosure with Child Barring will be required for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding the families we support.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we recieve sufficent applications therefore, please submit your application as early as possible
Previous applicants need not apply.
We help children who are seriously unwell make the most of every day
Are you passionate about making sure that unpaid family carers have the chance use their experiences to improve practice in health and social care and to improve carer-awareness in the wider community?
Role: This is a great opportunity to recruit and support carers to take part in internal and external education and training sessions and to expand the number of organisations we work with.
About you:
- Excellent communication, relationship building and networking skills
- Able to actively engage learners and encourage group participation with guiding questions to ensure clarity, focus and constructive learning takes place.
- Good time management with the ability to manage a diverse workload and prioritise and plan effectively so that deadlines are met
- Able to provide accessible and professional external and internal information
- Competent with a range of software programmes including Microsoft Windows
- Hold a driving licence and access to a vehicle
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for a permanent People Partner. You will be joining a busy and friendly team at this growing charity based in Surrey. This role will require an experienced HR Generalist or Business Partner, that is used to working on high profile cases but ideally also been part of a working group involved with strategies.
Ideally you will drive as we have one other site that is also within the Surrey area, that you will visit a few times a month though hybrid working at our main base is available.
Job Title: Senior Fundraising Officer (Retention and Mid-level)
Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £40,064.15 per annum
Weekly Hours: 35
Reference: YMC1054991
YMCA England & Wales is looking for a Senior Fundraising Officer to join our dynamic Public Fundraising Team. If you are you passionate about making a difference in young people's lives while driving impactful fundraising initiatives then you could be instrumental in growing income streams, developing supporter engagement, and ensuring a steady and reliable flow of donations year after year.
About Us
YMCA England & Wales supports 83 local YMCAs, advocating for vulnerable young people by providing essential building blocks for a better life—like a safe home, guidance, friendship, and employment skills. We’re committed to ensuring fairness and opportunity for all, and through our collective voice, we influence national policy and media to improve the lives of young people across the country.
Fundraising at YMCA England & Wales has three pillars:
- Fundraising for distribution through initiatives such as our RoomSponsor programme
- Fundraise to support YMCAs and fund our policy, campaign and research work, that changes the lives of young people
- Help YMCAs fundraise themselves by providing assets, propositions and advice for local YMCA fundraisers
What You’ll Do
As our Senior Fundraising Officer, you’ll take the lead on several key fundraising initiatives, including:
Developing retention strategies: Engage with regular donors to uplift their contributions through multi-channel approaches (mail, email, phone).
Strengthening relationships: Implement donor reactivation and communication programmes to keep supporters engaged and appreciated.
Growing mid-level giving: Identify new high-value donor prospects, improve stewardship, and test innovative ways to grow income.
Campaign management: Lead on end-to-end campaign activities, ensuring timelines, budgets, and performance metrics are met.
Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, external agencies, and suppliers to ensure successful fundraising campaigns and initiatives.
Innovation & Growth: Stay on top of market trends and explore new ways to expand our direct marketing programme.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is driven, creative, and highly organized. You’ll need experience in fundraising and campaign management, with a knack for building relationships and developing strategies that optimize income and donor engagement.
This role reports to the Senior Fundraising Manager (Retention & Roomsponsor Partnership) and works closely with a vibrant team, including the Senior Officer (Roomsponsor). You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate with YMCAs across the country and directly impact the lives of young people.
If you're ready to take on a rewarding role in a supportive, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Please apply today with cv and cover letter and help us continue to build a better future for young people across England & Wales.
Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Children's Rights Advocacy Worker
Barnardo's: Your Rights, Your Voice is an umbrella service that manages a portfolio of Children's Rights and Advocacy contracts.
Barnardo's is commissioned locally to provide a visiting Children's Rights and Advocacy Service to children and young people being held at Barton Moss SCC. In addition, Barnardo's is commissioned by the MoJ to provide a service to the wider secure estate: all Secure Training Centres (STC's) and Young Offender Institutions (YOI's) across England and Wales.
Our service objective is to provide knowledge on Children's Rights, independent advice, support and advocacy services to children and young people in accordance with the aims and objectives of Barnardo's: Your Rights, Your Voice (Secure Estate), the Children Act (1989, 2004), United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the National Advocacy Standards (DOH, 2002).
In addition, to work as part of a team to deliver an effective and efficient service which empowers children and young people detained within a secure setting to have a voice, access available services and entitlements. Also to ensure their rights are being met in relation to issues relating to their welfare, care and treatment.
Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 31 March 2025 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement. This contract is due to expire on 31 March 2025.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Could you be our next Kids Club Leader? We love children at Christ Church London and we are looking for a fun and dynamic Kids Ministry Leader to work at our growing Stockwell service. As the Kids Ministry Leader you will play a crucial role in guiding and nurturing the spiritual growth of children and their families within the Stockwell community. Working with the local Service Leader and Head of Families you will provide leadership, spiritual oversight and organisation to the Kids Club and create a fun and engaging environment where the children and the team can thrive!
This role involves working with children aged between 3 and 13 years and we currently have around 25 children on our books - a number that is growing! The wider service currently has around 50 adults attending and another 5-10 babies from age 0-3.
Roles and responsibilites
Sundays
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Ensure all families, both new and regular receive a fantastic welcome to church
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Oversee all Sunday Kids Club groups and teams, leading one session per week
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Set up the kids rooms before the session, ensuring we have all the resources needed
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Be a role model for how to lead sessions, enabling new members of the team to learn and grow
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Ensure that children are safe in our care and to liaise effectively with the Safeguarding Lead
Midweek
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Prepare each Sunday’s service, in conjunction with the Head of Families and Sutton Kids Worker, following the shared curriculum.
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Set rotas termly and work with volunteers to manage any gaps in the rota.
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Communicate to parents regarding Sundays and the curriculum.
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Collaborate with the Stockwell Service Leader and Head of Families to ensure teams are well staffed and trained.
Wider Responsibility
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Attend relevant core team meetings with Stockwell team with other ministry leaders
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Initiate projects and events as and when required in conjunction with Stockwell Service Leader and Head of Families (e.g. Easter / Christmas events for kids)
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Ad hoc projects, tasks and training as and when required
Person Specification
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Deep Christian faith: A strong personal relationship with God and a passion for children's ministry which would typically be seen through existing church involvement and service
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Fun: passionate with the ability to engage children and adults alike
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Integrity and accountability: Holds oneself and others accountable, models ethical behaviour and integrity, maintaining clear boundaries as appropriate
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Empathy and patience: Understanding and patience when working with children and their families.
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Self-motivation: able to drive activities forward
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Reliability: punctual and excellent time management
Skills and Competencies
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Leadership skills: ability to lead, inspire, and manage a team of volunteers
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Communication skills: effective in communicating biblical teachings in an engaging and age-appropriate manner
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Organisational skills: competent in planning, organising, and executing programs and events.
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Thinking outside the box: able to problem solve and create solutions to problems
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Tenacity: a hard worker who sets ambitious goals and perseveres to achieve them
Experience
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Experience with working with children and adults
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Team leadership: Experience in recruiting, training, managing volunteers
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Spiritual leadership: able to demonstrate regular involvement and leadership responsibilities in the life of their church and confident in leading others spiritually
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Able to demonstrate good sound knowledge of the bible and its application in daily life
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Safety and child protection: Knowledge of child safety protocols and commitment to maintaining a safe environment.
Employment type
Part time, 4 hours on Sunday morning, 2 hours midweek
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the successful applicant to be a committed Christian. It will be necessary to work on Sundays and occasional evenings, and it is expected that the post holder will have a vibrant and active Christian faith which is essential for the credibility and performance of this role. A DBS check is required for this role. Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship; applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Please get in touch if you require further information. Thank you for considering the work of Christ Church London.
Please send a CV, including pastoral and professional reference details, and a covering letter by 15 November 2024.
Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.
Please get in touch with Sophie if you require further information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Royal College of Art Students’ Union
Director
Salary: £54,057
Location: Kensington, London
Contract: Full time
Join the Royal College of Art Students’ Union (RCASU) as our next Director! Lead a passionate team in a world-leading, postgraduate-only institution, enhancing the student experience. We are seeking an experienced, empowering manager to drive our 2022-27 strategic vision, collaborating with student leaders and stakeholders to shape RCASU’s future.
About the Students’ Union
At RCASU we represent 2,600 students, all of whom are postgraduate and around 60% of which are international students.
We're a democratic, membership organisation and all students at the Royal College of Art (RCA) are automatically members of the Union. Overall legal responsibility for the Students' Union rests with our Board of Trustees which is made up of two full-time Sabbatical Officers, two student trustees and three external trustees. The Sabbatical officers are elected each year by, and from, the student membership of the College; this is a full time paid role they take up after they have completed their studies.
We are seeking a dynamic and inspiring Director to champion the postgraduate student experience and drive our purpose forward. As a registered charity and independent voice for RCA’s diverse student community, RCASU is dedicated to influencing policy, advocating on behalf of students, and championing their needs at this world-renowned institution.
Our vision is to engage our members in creating an exceptional student experience at RCA and help students to achieve their potential; we can’t wait for you to help us achieve this vision!
About the role
Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the Director is accountable for the performance, management, development and sustainability of RCASU and responsible for developing and leading the Union's services, strategy and objectives to meet students’ needs.
As Director, you’ll work closely with RCA and our key partners, leading campaigns, shaping policies, and supporting student life. You'll also oversee our unique “Art Bar,” a popular space overlooking the Royal Albert Hall, which hosts events throughout the year. RCA’s influence in art and design has a legacy dating back to 1837; today, RCASU continues this legacy by supporting students who push creative boundaries.
This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with passionate student leaders, a skilled staff team, and a supportive Board of Trustees. You'll safeguard a strong partnership with the College, ensuring the Students' Union is a vital and valued partner in enhancing the student experience. With your strategic direction, operational acumen, and championing of student voices, you'll lead RCASU into an exciting new era.
The successful candidate won’t necessarily need to come from the Higher Education sector, but you must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the trends and issues that affect our students. You’ll have a good understanding of charity governance, financial & commercial management, and organisational development.
How to Apply
Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and Job Description and find details of how to apply.
For an informal conversation about the role and application process, please contact Anh Ly at Atkinson HR Consulting.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024, 9.00am
First Stage Interviews (Remote): Tuesday 10th December 2024
Final Interviews (In-person in Kensington): Tuesday 17th December 2024
Starting salary £27,000 per annum (£16,200 per annum, pro-rated) | 21 hours per week (Part-time), | Permanent
This role will involve hybrid working from home and WGN offices based in Vauxhall, as well as occasional travel across London
About us
Women and Girls Network (WGN) was established in 1987 and has spent over 30 years supporting women and girls across London affected by gendered violence. This includes childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape, prostitution (including trafficking and sexual exploitation), female genital mutilation (FGM), and so-called ‘honour’ based crimes such as forced marriage.
Our goal is to promote, preserve, and restore the mental health and wellbeing of women and girls, to empower them to make a total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.
About the role
WGN’s specialist Training Service aims to improve and enhance front-line staff effectiveness while influencing best practice in the field of violence against women and girls (VAWG). This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated and efficient individual to provide administration support to WGN’s Training department. We are looking for someone who is able to support and contribute to the training teams’ proficiency, planning, promotion and innovation.
The Training Administrator is a core role within the Training Team. The successful candidate will provide a high level of administrative support to underpin the delivery of specialist training, act as the first point of contact for the service, manage the application system and ensure that the systems required to maintain an excellent service are seamlessly efficient and effective. As with all WGN team members, the Training Administrator is responsible for actively working within an intersectional striving for the highest quality and best practice.
If you have the passion, skills and vision for this role and are looking to make impact within a feminist organisation then we would welcome your application.
Further information
This post is subject to satisfactory references, social media screening, and DBS check.
WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Programme, as well as the opportunity to work with a leading multi-cultural, women-led feminist charity.
We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic communities.
WGN is an equal opportunities employer.
The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
We are currently recruiting for a Team Services Manager at A Rocha UK, a key role that will be instrumental in driving our mission to mobilise Christians for conservation. The right candidate will have the opportunity to streamline operations, enhance administrative processes, and support a dynamic team dedicated to environmental impact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Secretarial Assistant – Better Futures
Are you experienced in working in a public facing role? Do you want a role where you can make a difference to the lives of children, young people and families?
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join a well- established Barnardo's Service as a Secretarial Assistant. Many of the children and families we support have faced challenges and adversity in life. In this role you will be the initial contact with other professionals supporting them as well as welcoming the children and families into the service for assessment by our specially trained workforce.
About Better Futures Service
Better Futures Cymru is a specialist service which provides assessments and longer-term therapeutic interventions for children and young people who display problematic or Harmful Sexual Behaviour; and young people who are at risk of or who are abused through Child Sexual Exploitation.
The Service has worked in partnership with 6 local authorities across the South Wales area for the last 20 years and has close working relationships with Social Services and Youth Justice Teams across the partnership.
Our work is informed by current research and guidance and uses a range of therapeutic approaches including the trauma recovery model.
Location: The post will be based in Barnardo's Better Futures Offices, in Pyle, Bridgend.
Job role
You will assist the Service Administrator in the provision of general administrative and secretarial support to the Service Practitioner and Management Teams, whilst also providing ad-hoc administrative support to our Partnership and Regional/National offices.
Your duties will also include:
- Maintaining appropriate, confidential record systems (e.g. children's case files, family files, volunteer files, management, and administrative records).
- Maintaining the Procedure Guide, Staff Directory and Staff Notes as
- Assisting in the production of regular statistics/returns/forms on a range of topics and resources.
- The provision of telephone and reception arrangements which will include welcoming to service users/members of the public and visitors; which may involve applying sensitive listening skills and providing a calm influence, particularly where users are agitated, possibly angry and confused - and will require accurate feedback of any remarks or actions to appropriate, more senior staff members where the post holder has cause for concern.
- Assisting in the processing of invoices and Imprest petty cash claims for goods and services.
- Keyholding duties; ensuring that all windows and doors are secured, including use of the building security alarm system.
Essential criteria
- Experience of Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams and PowerPoint.
- Excellent computer skills
- Attention to detail and previous experience of data input/analysis.
- An excellent telephone manner and the ability to communicate information clearly and accurately, and in a timely manner.
- Be able to work as part of a team, or independently according to Service
- Be adaptable, flexible, and able to work well under
- Previous experience of working within a busy office
- Previous experience of handling highly confidential and sensitive information and knowledge of GDPR.
- Previous experience of diarising calendar appointments and arranging
- Previous experience of minute
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience of working within a Children's Service
- Cash handling
- Some knowledge of Health and Safety
What we can offer you
- A supportive working environment which includes monthly Supervision from your line manager.
- Opportunity to work within a specialist Children's Service
Need more information?
If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact Service Administrator Hannah John or Sharron Wareham, Service Manager, (email can be found on our website via link).
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Smart Works exists to empower all women who need help getting into work. We are currently in a significant growth phase, doubling the number of women we support to 10,000 women a year by 2025. As such, we require a minimum of 50,000 items of stock from the retail sector that will enable us to dress clients and achieve our mission of helping thousands of women succeed at interview and transform their lives.
This is an exciting role that will lead the relationship management of our most important, high value brands, without which our service could not be delivered. Supported by the Head of Events & Head of Wardrobe, you will work closely with the Partnerships Team and the Wardrobe Team to deliver essential client and events stock.
The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining a portfolio of retail brands, conducting excellent stewardship, bespoke tailored support, with a real understanding and insight into the challenges and opportunities within the retail sector, and an ability to influence and negotiate on the charity’s behalf.
We seek an excellent relationship manager, with strong written and verbal communication skills, an ability to influence senior stakeholders and exceed set targets. An address book of retail contacts and an understanding of women’s fashion would also be advantageous.
Smart Works has a collaborative environment, with dynamic teams and ambitious plans. It is also a rewarding place to work and a lot of fun, with valuable opportunities to attend nationwide fundraising events, expert leadership panel discussions, fashion sales and exclusive events.
The Partnerships team is based in London. This is a hybrid role, with time split across all 3 of our London sites in Islington, Ladbroke Grove and Croydon. Some evening and weekend work is occasionally required to support our wider partnership and fundraising events.
If you are a dynamic, proactive self-starter, with a sense of urgency, and exceptional interpersonal skills, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. We would love to hear from you.
How To Apply
Please read through the full job description and then submit a CV and a cover letter which answers the following questions by 5pm on Sunday 3rd November. Your application should be addressed to Ella Dodd, Head of Events.
- What experiences and skills do you have that make you well suited to this role? (Max 400 words)
- What are the key components to external relationship management? (Max 400 words)
First round interviews will take place online on 7th November and second round interviews will take place in person in London on 15th November.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitment processes, please contact us.
Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.
We exist to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Westway Trust is looking to appoint a dynamic and proactive Finance Officer who will maintain the sales purchase and cash ledgers (banks and petty cash) of the Westway Trust finance system, working within a friendly, busy finance department.
You will be a motivated individual with a minimum of two years’ experience working in a busy accounts department, with good organisational and administrative skills. You will also have a high standard of numeracy and will be proficient in using MS Office packages, especially Excel.
Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- Receive and record suppliers’ invoices, reconcile suppliers’ statements to the purchase ledger and be the first point of contact with suppliers.
- Setup new Suppliers and Debtors.
- Keep creditor listings up-to-date.
- Sales ledger Credit control and keeping debtors list up to date.
- Raise fortnightly electronic and manual payments to suppliers, including to government institutions such as HMRC.
- Reconcile credit card statements.
- Posting of all bank and investment statements.
- Reconciliation of supplier’s statement and advising of any accruals and prepayments.
- Process staff expenses.
- Maintain invoice filing and archiving.
- Post transactions to the ledgers.
- Raise sundry invoices and collecting payment.
- Maintain electronic banking data and posting income to accounting software.
- Preparing banking for rent and non-rent receipts.
- Advising budget holders on the processes of invoice, purchase order and authorisation on Focal Point.
- Support Senior Finance Officer with month-end postings, reconciliations, year- end schedules and annual budget as required.
Experience, knowledge and skills:
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a busy accounts department.
- A high standard of numeracy.
- Experience of accurate data input or maintaining a computerised accounts system.
- Highly computer literate, with practical experience of using MS Office packages, especially MS Excel. Confident to prepare MS Excel based templates and tools to support the annual budget round and quarterly forecasting.
- Ability to follow agreed financial procedures including credit control, raising invoices, maintenance of nominal ledger, bank reconciliations and electronic banking.
- Good organisational and administrative skills, can demonstrate ability to prioritise work under pressure.
Desirable
- Knowledge of computerised accounting packages, preferably Access Dimensions and Focal Point
- Studying towards AAT qualification.
Benefits of working with us:
- Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
- Investor in People (IiP) employer
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
- Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Sick pay scheme
- Season ticket / bicycle loan
- Free eye test voucher
We exist to work together with the local community to enable North Kensington to thrive.
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