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About CoppaFeel!

CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.

We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.

Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.

About the role

It’s been an exciting year for the CoppaFeel! Marketing team; we’ve had a brand refresh, onboarded new agencies, launched award winning campaigns and grown a partnership with Love Island. And it’s all been in the name of our mission; to ensure all breast cancers are diagnosed early and accurately in young people.

We are looking for an exceptional Head of Marketing to lead our Marketing team, help shape the direction of and oversee our 2025 campaign, and collaborate with other Heads of Departments to deliver CoppaFeel!’s three year organisational strategy.

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office 2 days per week. You will be required to attend the office for quarterly team meetings, department meetings and in person training, we will provide plenty of notice for when you are required to be in for these purposes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as a valued part of the CoppaFeel! Leadership team to deliver the organisational strategy, shape the culture and influence cross departmental ways of working.

• Lead the CoppaFeel! Marketing team - setting direction, supporting growth and overseeing performance. 

• Inspire and motivate the personal development of team members. 

• Directly line manage the Marketing Manager, Social Manager and Digital Marketing Manager (subject to change, to be discussed at interview).

• Lead on the delivery of CoppaFeel!’s marketing strategy and management of marketing output across the charity.

• Lead on the delivery of the annual marketing campaign to create award winning, impactful work that raises awareness of CoppaFeel! with our target audience. 

• Manage key third party agency relationships. 

• Oversee and develop audience insights and segmentation. 

• Ownership of the marketing budget and quarterly re-forecasting. 

• Contribute to quarterly all staff team meetings.

• Develop long term partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders both in the breast cancer space and marketing sector that bolster CoppaFeel!’s growth and awareness with young people. 

• Ensure rigorous reporting and analysis of marketing activity to ensure delivery of planned KPIs, with an ambition to be constantly improving and evolving. 

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 5 years experience working in a marketing/brand communications role.

• Demonstrable experience of implementing marketing strategies. 

• A strong track record of delivering multi-platform, integrated awareness campaigns, with an understanding of media planning, creative, PR and social media planning, creative, PR, social.

• A leader with the ability to develop and motivate a multidisciplinary team to achieve high standards. 

• Clear understanding of audience insight, including experience targeting and tailoring campaigns and communications to CoppaFeel!’s 18-24 year old target audience.

• Experience developing and managing strong relationships with a range of stakeholders.

• Budget management. 

• Agency management. 

• Strong negotiation skills. 

• Experienced in tracking and reporting on campaign success against KPIs and ROI.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the challenges / limitations of working in the charity sector.

• Knowledge of planning and buying media vs securing “earned media”/pro-bono partnerships.

• Experience of working for a youth focused brand or charity.

Application information

Applications will close on 23rd October 2024, with first round interviews, w/c 28th October and 2nd round interviews w/c 4th November. 

CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date; we expect a high volume of applications so do encourage early applicants. 

Main benefits, Terms & Conditions

Annual Leave: 22 days pro rata (plus public holidays). Additional Leave: 1 day of leave on our Founder’s Cancerversary, birthday leave, plus office closure over Christmas.

A hybrid of office and flexible, working Daily Flexi Time: starting anytime between 8am and 10am. Working from home up to 3 days per week (pro rata).

Training: We have a budget each year for employees training and development plans.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.

Homeless Link are the national membership charity for organisations working directly with people who become homeless in England. We work to make services better and campaign for policy change that will help end homelessness.

This is an exciting time for campaigning. The new government have made positive noises about tackling homelessness, but Homeless Link’s role will be to hold them to account, to make sure the work is prioritised and to inform the choices they make. Homeless Link represents more than 800 member organisations across England working on the frontline of tackling homelessness. Our members know how to deliver change for individuals and also what policy frameworks are needed at local and national level to enable homelessness to be tackled.

The Campaigns Manager sits in the communication team and works very closely with two Policy Managers. Specifically the Campaigns Manager will encourage members to become involved in influencing, working with Ministers, MPs and their local councils. They will develop and implement campaign strategies which maximise the voice of our members in our influencing. The successful candidate will pick up the vital work carried out by our current Campaigns Manager  and encourage even more of our members to get involved.

We are actively seeking to increase diversity within our organisation and would greatly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness, from a black or minority ethnic background and/or with a disability. 

For full details of the role and how to apply please visit our website.

Join our retail team as an Assistant Shop Manager at our Dorking shop and support the Shop Manager to maximise shop profit by achieving budgeted income, controlling shop expenditure in line with the shop's budget, and by recruiting and retaining a motivated team of volunteers. You will support the promotion of sustainable shopping and the shop’s social media to increase audience reach, attract customers, donors and volunteer supporters to deliver the Retail Strategy.

Income generation

• To support the Shop Manager to manage the Retail budget to achieve agreed targets:
• Help maximise shop sales by achieving agreed targets both through donated stock and bought in/new goods. This involves proactive stock generation, optimum pricing, processing stock to agreed amounts and stock planning.
• Achieve Gift Aid sales conversion target through maximising new donor sign up and encouraging repeat donations.
• Achieve the shops additional fundraising activities i.e., Christmas appeal sales targets through involving the shops team.
• Maintain high levels of shop presentation by merchandising and housekeeping to agreed standards as set out in the Shops Operations manual.
• Managing the stock levels of bought in/new goods, to include ordering of more stock as and when necessary.
• Assist in holding and attending Fundraising events to promote the awareness of The Children’s Trust.
• Source links with local communities to promote Retail in the community via media and other sources.
• Role involves a degree of manual handling in the sorting and lifting of stock.
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Administration and compliance

• To ensure adherence to The Children’s Trust policies and procedures, in particular ensuring full compliance of the shops in line with all Health & Safety legislation, Trading Standards, Risk Assessments, Gift Aid, Lottery and all other legal or statutory requirements:
• Assist in controlling shop expenditure through effective cost control of weekly expenses.
• Ensure minimum losses of both stock and cash by following bank and till procedures and safeguarding the property of The Children’s Trust at all times.
• Adhere to all Policies and Procedures including those relating to the compliance with Health and Safety responsibilities, Gift Aid and Lottery.
• Complete all administration to meet the requirements, standard and deadlines for whom this work is produced.
• Embrace the change and development of new technology in the shop, for example The Loop (internal intranet) and Chariot (EPOS till system).
• Timely efficient responses to requests for information including voice and email messages.
• To fulfil any other agreed duties that may at times be reasonably required.

Personnel and Training

• To support the Shop Manager to ensure the Shop’s team are recruited, retained and developed:
• Led by the Shop Manager - provides positive, visible and proactive leadership to the Shops team.
• Assist in managing all employees and volunteers within the Shop in accordance with the aims and values of The Children’s Trust.
• Deputise and be accountable for all Shop Manager duties as and when necessary, in their absence due to sickness, holiday or recruitment.
• Assist the Shop Manager to recruit, induct, support, train and retain team of shop volunteers.
• Attend where appropriate, training courses relevant to the development of the role and Retail Sales meetings if required and cascade information to team as appropriate.
• Assist at other shops if requested and where reasonable.
• Carry out duties in accordance with Trust #Promises.

Customer Service

• To ensure customer care and quality of service.
• Provide excellent customer care through quality of service, dealing with complaints both efficiently and effectively, and having a good understanding of what The Children’s Trust does.
• Support other shops and fundraising colleagues as and when necessary.

Reporting to the Director of Corporate & Business Services, The Finance Business Partner (FBP) will conduct a key role in bridging the gap between finance and the broader business. The individual will work closely with staff and other key stakeholders to provide financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and ensure financial targets are met.

The FBP will oversee delivery of core finance operations being the lead point of contact for our outsourced finance provider. The FBP will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, enabling business units to achieve their goals.

Who are we looking for?

• A qualified accountant (CCAB)

• Relevant experience in a financial business partner role or equivalent

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

PLEASE VIEW THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION IN THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTATION

We are looking for a Finance and Operations Officer to help support our growing team. We welcome anyone to apply who possess the qualities and behaviours outlined or who believes they can learn them fast. You will be joining an inclusive and supportive team who welcome people from all backgrounds. What’s important isn’t your level of education or the opportunities which you have had, it’s about you and how you seize the opportunities ahead of you. The successful candidate will work with the Head of Finance and Operations to ensure the Charity’s infrastructure continues to develop at pace to provide the operational support necessary to deliver the work. They will also provide administrative support to the Chief Executive and the wider team. This is a part time, permanent role.

The successful candidate will be

• Driven to ensure our workplace is run as efficiently as can be

• Displaying exceptional organisational skills and a keen eye for details

• Able to manage competing priorities

• Willing to get stuck in - we’re a small team and everyone pitches in

• A self-starter who takes initiatives

• An enthusiastic team player

• Sharing our values and sympathetic to the cause we are fighting for 

The Finance and Operations Officer will provide general support to the Head of Finance and Operations across the following areas: 

Office Management

• Managing day-to-day relationship with landlord

• Ensuring office meets all health & safety requirements

• Managing purchases of stationery and office equipment 

• Booking meeting rooms

• Organising catering for internal meetings 

• Supporting with new office search and move to new premises

• Liaising with utility, cleaning and security providers in new premises if required

Human Resources

• Liaising with the external HR providers regarding employee documents

• Maintaining  employee personnel records ensuring that all annual leave and sick leave is recorded correctly

• Assisting in the recruitment of new posts

• Onboarding and welcoming new employees, including ensuring newcomers have the necessary IT and office equipment and access to the required IT systems 

• Coordinate annual staff surveys and collate responses

Operations

• Assisting the CEO and the wider team with administrative tasks

• Liaising with our external IT providers to ensuring all IT equipment is functioning and replaced when required

• Organising away days and other large meetings 

• Reviewing/renewing supplier contracts annually (including insurance provider)

Governance

• Organising Trustee meetings 

• Attending and taking notes at specific meetings (e.g. Trustee, Advisory Board, team away days)

• Updating the Charity Commission for changes in Trustees and submission of annual returns 

• Ensuring all policy documents are up to date and reviewed within the correct time frame 

Finance

• Processing invoices and expenses and coordinating twice monthly payment runs

• Reconciliation of the monthly corporate card bills

• Keeping the fixed asset register up-to-date

• Bank account administration 

• Collation of information for the auditors

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following skills and experiences: 

Essential

• Reliable, trustworthy and discreet

• Excellent organisational skills

• Confident user of Microsoft or Google packages, in particular excel spreadsheets or google sheets, Word or google docs

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Good numeracy skills 

Desirable

• Previous experience as personal assistant or office manager

• Demonstrable interest in mental health and other key issues on which the charity works

• Previous bookkeeping experience including use of accounting software 

• Comfortable using IT systems generally (e.g. online banking, web-based platforms)

Terms and Conditions

• Location: Money and Mental Health’s central London office for at least 2 days per week with option for home working the rest of the time. The office is wheelchair accessible.

• Hours: 3 to 4 days (22.5 to 30 hours) a week. The charity has a flexible working policy with core hours of 10am - 3pm and remaining contracted hours distributed throughout the week flexibly. We are open to discussing other flexible arrangements, such as accommodating school runs.

Benefits

• Holidays: 28 days p.a. (including 3 days of annual leave between Christmas and New Year when the office is closed) plus bank holidays, adjusted for the part-time nature of this post and therefore calculated on a pro rata basis.

• Pension: Opportunity to be enrolled in the work pension scheme (subject to meeting standard auto-enrollment qualifying criteria). After auto-enrollment the charity will make a monthly contribution to the scheme equivalent to 5.5% of the monthly gross salary you receive, subject to you making a minimum contribution of 2.5% of the monthly gross salary you receive.

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/parental and adoption leave:  All employees eligible for Statutory Maternity/Paternity/Shared Parental and Adoption Pay receive 90% of their earnings for up to 12 weeks

• An Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle To Work Scheme (up to £1000 loan for bike)

• Season Ticket Loan Scheme

• Annual training budget of £500, subject to the financial health of the Charity

Equal Opportunities and Mindful Employer

We are an equal opportunities employer and Mindful Employer and welcome applications from all, including those with lived experience of a mental health condition and other under-represented groups. We are also committed to improving employment opportunities in the charity sector for minority ethnic groups, and are particularly keen to receive applications from members of diverse ethnic communities. We are also happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process or once in post.

 

Do you have experience in administrative support?
Are you ready to advance your career with one of the nation’s largest charities?
 
We want to hear from you!                          
 
We are seeking an Outreach Specialist Services Administrator to provide administrative support for our Specialist Outreach Service.
 
In the role, you will manage tasks such as organizing meetings, handling diaries, tracking actions, and communicating with beneficiaries and partners.
 
You will also work closely with external agencies to arrange meetings and make referrals, while supporting the Head of Welfare by monitoring results, managing complaints, and ensuring casework runs smoothly. Additionally, you will liaise directly with beneficiaries to verify services and prepare necessary documentation for grant applications.
 
The role is home based (based in Bristol, Somerset or Wiltshire).
This is a part-time role, 22.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday), with a requirement to work on Tuesdays. Flexibility in your working pattern and days is available.

For more detailed information about the role, please see Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
 
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.

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 and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.

Closing Date: 20th October 2024

This is an exceptional opportunity for an Executive Assistant to join The Royal Meteorological Society supporting the CEO and the Exec Team. 

This is a busy, varied and important role working closely with the CEO and Exec Team to help the Society achieve its strategic goals.
Key tasks include:

• Diary management including all travel arrangements
• Providing secretariat support to the Society, its Trustees and members
• Collation of papers and documents for meetings of the Trustees and sub-committee's of the Society

You will need to have the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and sensitivity with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The role will be ideal for a highly organised, flexible, experienced Executive Assistant used to working on their own initiative and comfortable with multi-tasking. We have a hybrid way of working and you will be expected to be in the office a minimum of 1 day per week.

About us

King’s Business School (KBS)is a top five rated business school for business and management studies in the UK.

As part of the World class King’s College London the focus of the Business School is to develop bold ideas to tackle the world’s major challenges. We foster the knowledge, confidence, and adaptability our students will need to be the right kinds of leaders for the economy and society.

As the school celebrates its 6th birthday, we continue to invest in achieving a wide range of Business School accreditations to identify areas for growth and encourage continuous improvement within the school.

The role sits within the Business Operations function, and you will work in the Accreditation team to directly support the maintenance of the KBS accreditations alongside Business Operations colleagues.

About the role

The school holds a triple crown accreditation having AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS as well as other accreditations such as Small Business Charter and Bronze Athena Swan Award. The Senior Projects Officer (Accreditation) will play a crucial role in working alongside the Strategic Projects Manager (Accreditation) and the Associate Dean (Quality Assurance & Accreditation) to ensure effective implementation and coordination of the faculty’s accreditation function.

The role involves working alongside multiple functions and stakeholders in the faculty (business operations, alumni, careers, and external engagement) on multiple and varied activities, including collation of data for annual report submissions, overseeing, and servicing the Accreditation Steering Group, supporting accreditation visits, and providing accreditation project support across the Business School. You will represent the Business School at relevant events, gain training in a wide variety of Quality Assurance and Accreditation processes and will contribute to coordinating additional projects across other faculty functions.

The ideal applicant will be confident at gathering, collating, and presenting quantitative data in different formats, coordinating multiple and competing projects, and be confident communicating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to deliver a quality project coordination function.

King’s Business School embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion. We attract students and staff from across the world, from many different backgrounds, with a variety of ethnicities, religions, and sexual and gender identities. We promote flexible working as a key enabler of inclusion. We particularly encourage and welcome applications from women, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, and from candidates who are LGBTQ+ and/or have a disability.

Contact details: Rachel Rice.

Closing date: 27 October 2024.

To apply, please click “Apply Now”.

The Office Manager is an important role in the work of the Society and pivotal to its smooth running. The role is varied and busy throughout the year, managing the Society’s small office regarding both infrastructure and wider office and administration support. The person in this position will be proactive, take initiative, be able to work independently, have attention to detail, have excellent organisational and communication skills, be able to work to sometimes tight deadlines, and handle confidential matters.

Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

Title: Accounts & Admin Assistant

Location: Islamabad, Pakistan

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

 

About the role

As an Admin & Accounts Assistant at Sightsavers, this role will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth operation of our office. The role involves providing essential support in day-to-day accounting, administrative, HR, and financial tasks.

The Admin & Accounts Assistant will work closely with our finance and admin teams, utilising solid understanding of accounting, finance, administration, and logistics to facilitate efficient office operations. Having keen attention to detail and organisational skills will be vital in managing various responsibilities, contributing to our mission of improving lives.

Principle Accountabilities

• Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounting and financial records.
• Process invoices, receipts, payments, and other financial transactions efficiently.
• Prepare vouchers using the SUN accounting system.
• Help reconcile bank statements to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain petty cash records and ensure proper disbursement of funds.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and overseeing vehicle operations.
• Assist with travel arrangements, including booking accommodations and organising itineraries for staff and visitors.
• Support procurement processes by obtaining quotations, preparing purchase orders, and tracking deliveries.
• Aid the procurement committee with related documentation.
• Maintain records of life and health insurance for each employee.
• Keep track of employee benefits and prepare final settlements at the end of employment contracts.
• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the SFSSM.
• Maintain and update employee records, including contracts, job descriptions, and increment letters.

The major accountabilities are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. Please see the Job Description for full details.

About you

The Accounts & Admin Assistant will be a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in accounting and administration. They will possess excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. With a solid understanding of financial processes, they will ensure accurate record-keeping and timely processing of transactions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, enabling them to liaise effectively with team members and external stakeholders. They will be adept at using accounting software and have a keen eye for detail, ensuring that all financial records are maintained accurately.

Jobholder Requirements

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. If this qualification is not held, relevant experience in a similar role will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, as well as administrative and logistical affairs.
• Relevant experience in administration and logistics, with a focus on inclusivity and diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Desirable:

• Experience in a reputable organisation, demonstrating a commitment to professional development.
• Familiarity with accounting software and office management tools.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and best practices.
• Experience in supporting HR functions, including employee record management.

Closing date: 10 October 2024

Next Steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

This role is responsible for supporting the growth, planning and delivery of KCLSU campaigning and organising activity ensuring that elected officers, Academic Associations, Networks and students are enabled and empowered to create strategic, member-led campaigns. Support our members to develop, shape and deliver their agenda, providing advice, coaching and guidance on how to develop impactful campaigns and projects. Work as part of the Student Voice Team to embed campaigning and organising across all areas of our work ensuring that students from every segment of the membership are empowered to make change through campaigns. Enable our communities (Academic Associations, Liberation Networks and Student Representatives) to grow and develop into effective representative bodies.

Responsibilities include:

Growing, planning & delivering KCLSU campaigns

• Provide resources, support and mentoring to student officers and student campaigners, utilising digital and offline organising models of engagement, to support them to develop hard-hitting and effective campaigns.
• Coordinate and work with KCLSU teams to support representatives and members in delivering their campaigns and communicate the impact of campaigning at KCLSU, building interest and recruiting new activists as a result.
• Deliver a range of approaches to student voice engagement, developing diverse methods of participation and innovative practices for facilitating student decision-making, co-creation, and capturing insight.
• Work with external organisations to lead on KCLSU involvement in local, national and NUS campaigns.
• Responsible for measuring and reporting the impact of our campaigns.

Developing Student Representative Communities

• Support Networks, Academic Associations and Campaign groups on-going growth and development, supporting them to build inclusive, active, and intersectional student-led communities.
• Engage with representatives through coaching, building relationships and providing support as they develop and deliver their campaigning and organising agenda.
• Ensure participation in representation is accessible and inclusive, identifying and removing barriers to engagement particularly for low participation groups.

Leadership Development

• Create and deliver training, guidance and ongoing support for Student Officers, Student Representatives and Academic Associations, equipping students with the knowledge and skills that enable them to thrive in their role and feel empowered to grow as community leaders.
• Build strong and nurturing relationships with student representatives and Academic Association leaders, coordinating effective engagement and regular contact with our members.
• Empower students – particularly those from low participation groups - to become student leaders and participate in KCLSU Elections.

A successful candidate will have:

Qualifications

• A good standard of education, ideally to graduate level or equivalent. (Desirable)

Experience

• Experience of working in a campaigning organisation or as a campaigner
• Experience of mentoring and coaching staff/elected representatives/volunteers
• Experience of working in successful partnerships with a range of stakeholders
• Experience recruiting and supporting volunteers
• Experience of facilitating and delivering training
• Experience/involvement working with a membership organisation (either as an employee, representative or trustee) (Desirable)
• Experience of working with young people/education or similar (Desirable)

Knowledge

• Knowledge of community-building techniques and how to increase participation
• Knowledge of various campaigning and lobbying techniques
• Knowledge of community organising techniques
• Knowledge of current issues affecting the higher education sector
• Understanding of underrepresentation in higher education/voluntary sector and how these groups are affected by structural inequality (Desirable)
• Good understanding of representation systems and practices (Desirable)

Skills

• Ability to build, enable and empower campaign teams and support others to do so.
• Ability to collaborate well with others and to use initiative and creativity to resolve problems
• Ability to motivate, coach and support others to enable their development
• Excellent planning, organisational and administrative skills, with a particular focus on attention to detail
• Competent IT skills and ability to learn new systems quickly (Desirable)

Aptitude

• A desire to empower individuals, communities, and grassroots movements
• Able and willing to actively demonstrate KCLSU's values

The list above is not exhaustive. For further details, please review our Job Pack

Our values

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

The Student Voice Facilitator will work within the Student Voice team to develop and deliver innovative representation practices, ensuring our members can exercise their student voice and influence university decision-making. This will be focused on Student Futures, a large-scale transformation portfolio King’s College London is undertaking. Student Futures aims to improve student experiences in key areas across the next three years. These areas include improving core processes and systems for education delivery; ensuring the university is able to provide proactive and personalised support for student wellbeing; and delivering a distinct, valuable extraand co-curricular student experience. At times, the post-holder will also be required to support other King’s Transformation Office programmes, such as Campus Futures, which is overseeing the development of King’s campus spaces and facilities in the next few years. This role is funded for the next three years, the planned timeline of the Student Futures portfolio.

Responsibilities include:

FACILITATING QUALITY REPRESENTATION PRACTICES:

• Facilitate representation practices within Student Futures, both in person and online, in line with KCLSU’s Student Voice Partnership Agreement and Student Voice Design Framework;
• Lead on development of innovative facilitation methods to foster collaborative, productive spaces for student participation that are fit to respond to the issue at hand;
• Create toolkits, guidance, and other training materials to support the facilitation skills development across KCLSU and King’s;
• Develop and deliver training on facilitation skills for KCLSU and King’s colleagues.

SERVICE DEVELOPMENT:

• Work with Student Voice colleagues to expand the capacity and reach of the team across King’s;
• Support the development and delivery of an evaluation process for the facilitation of student voice within projects or service areas, ensuring monitoring requirements are met in order to demonstrate impact and track progress over time;
• Represent KCLSU’s Student Voice team and promote the Student Voice Design Framework to King’s colleagues and other relevant stakeholders;
• Create and deliver training, guidance, and on-going support for Student Officers and other student representatives on facilitation, student voice, and related areas, equipping students with the knowledge and skills that enable them to thrive in their role and feel empowered to grow as community leaders.

A successful candidate will have:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong knowledge of facilitation approaches and techniques, and their application in various situations
• Understanding of the ways in which social inequalities and lived experiences may impact participation
• (Desired) Awareness of current issues affecting students in the higher education sector
• (Desired) Understanding of representation systems and practices

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of facilitating research participation, service user engagement, public engagement, membership engagement, and/or other forms of feedback and participation exercises
• Experience of working or volunteering in the education, public, and/or voluntary sectors
• Experience of working in successful partnership with a range of stakeholders
• (Desired) Experience of working with young people, students, or similar
• (Desired) Experience/involvement working with a membership organisation as an employee, representative, or trustee
• (Desired) Experience of delivering training to a professional audience

The list above is not exhaustive. For further details, please review our Job Pack

Our values

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

IT Support Engineer

 

Salary: £26,738 to £28,366 per annum

Location: Gravesend (DA11 7HQ)

Hours: Full-time, 09:00am-17:00pm

Closing date: 18th October 2024

Interview date: 8th November 2024

 

Do you have IT experience in a semi-junior role or higher? If so, we are looking for someone just like you!

Our IT department supports all of our hospice, retail and office sites so the ideal applicant will need to have a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle as travel to sites will be required.

ellenor is a hospice charity in Gravesend providing palliative and end-of-life care within the local community. At ellenor, we value inclusivity and focus on providing high-quality services with compassion and care.

We offer professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme (with the option for NHS Pension Scheme members to transfer their pension), an employee assistance program, discount schemes, a generous annual leave allowance, and much more.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

· Working in conjunction with our partner IT Support Multi Services Provider (MSP) you will assist in ensuring the IT infrastructure is maintained and help with service issues resolution in a timely manner.

· Escalate problem tickets and service needs in a timely manner, coordinating resolution as may be needed with the IT MSP, business application vendors and other third-party service providers.

· Maintain and oversee the build and management life cycle of Desktop, Laptop, and mobile devices, ensuring accurate inventory is maintained and stock is available to meet demands.

· Manage the timely onboarding and offboarding of staff, including working with some 3rd party systems and services such as NHS email.

· Support user account administration for restricted and closed internal systems.

· Assist with Subject Access Request fulfilment, incident investigation, resolution and preventative recommendation tasks.

· Assist with the installation, maintenance, and updating of structured cabling and associated patching.

Essential requirements of the role include:

· A Full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle

· Hold A-level or equivalent qualifications have completed a Level 3 apprenticeship, or have equivalent professional experience.

This post is subject to standard DBS clearance. How to apply: By application form either online or downloadable from our website or by submitting a CV and cover letter. CVs without a cover letter will not be considered.

We’re looking for two creative individuals to join us as Marketing Officers and play a vital role at the heart of our marketing operations. We encourage you to apply if you have good verbal and written communication skills and are looking for an entry-level role, preferably with some background knowledge in communications or marketing. Above all, showing a passion to make a difference to one of the biggest social issues of our day – ending the housing emergency.

About the role

The Marketing Officer role reports to the Senior Marketing Manager. The focus of this role will be to support on creative and paid media plans for integrated national and local marketing campaigns, across a variety of Shelter functions. The role will receive on the job training for key marketing skills like writing creative briefs and running paid social campaigns.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

The Marketing team works together to communicate the housing emergency and its solutions in relevant and engaging ways. This helps key audiences understand what we are fighting for, why and how.  We work closely with our Services, Campaigns, Fundraising and Retail divisions to help achieve strategic objectives.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. 

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.