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Be Part of the Fight Against Food Waste in Oxfordshire

Are you a creative, organised, and motivated individual looking to make a real difference in your community? Join Oxford Food Hub, a vibrant and purpose-driven charity dedicated to rescuing surplus food and redistributing it to over 200 charities and community groups across Oxfordshire. Together, we’re not just tackling food waste – we’re feeding communities, reducing carbon emissions, and making Oxfordshire more sustainable.

This is your chance to combine your marketing flair with your administrative expertise to drive impactful change. We’re looking for a dynamic individual who’s as comfortable creating engaging social media content as they are coordinating behind-the-scenes operations.

Job Purpose

The Administrative and Marketing Assistant provides effective and proactive administrative support for the Outreach and Administration Coordinator, CEO, and the Oxford Food Hub staff team. They lead on marketing and communications activities, particularly social media.

The Administrative and Marketing Assistant is often the first point of contact for members of the public, charities, and other partners, handling enquiries and requests with efficiency, compassion, and excellent customer service.

This role supports the smooth running of the charity and helps maintain our excellent reputation across Oxfordshire.

Key Responsibilities

Administration:

• Responding to phone and email enquiries, greeting visitors, triaging queries, and signposting vulnerable callers appropriately and sensitively.

• Supporting the team with administrative tasks such as data inputting, financial processes, and producing reports.

• Maintaining databases, spreadsheets, and other systems, including data inputting and running reports as required to support our operations and fundraising activities.

• Ordering office supplies and other equipment as required by OFH.

• Ensuring all documents and information are treated in line with data protection regulations.

• Processing and recording petty cash payments, expense claims, and banking donations.

• Providing administrative and marketing support to the CEO, Outreach and Administration Coordinator, and team for strategic initiatives and projects as needed.

Marketing and Communication:

• Implementing a social media strategy to raise awareness of our mission, activities, and impact.

• Creating unique content to drive more donations, increase visibility, and educate followers on reducing food waste.

• Monitoring social media channels, engaging with followers, and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.

• Tracking and reporting on social media metrics, providing insights and recommendations to improve engagement.

• Collaborating with the team to plan and promote events, campaigns, and fundraising initiatives.

• Staying up-to-date with social media trends and best practices to ensure effective communication.

• Organising Oxford Food Hub events and representing the organisation at partnership events.

Person Specification

Essential Qualities:

• Commitment: Demonstrated commitment to OFH’s mission and values.

• Organisation: Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask, manage your workload, and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Resilience: Able to respond to changes and challenges positively, supporting the team to meet objectives. Comfortable working in a warehouse setting year-round.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable communicating with colleagues, stakeholders, and members of the public, including people experiencing food insecurity.

• Inclusivity: Ability to create a safe and inclusive environment for members of the public, volunteers, stakeholders, and employees.

• Innovation: Creative mindset with an eye for design and content creation.

• Team Player: Works well with colleagues in a dynamic environment while also being able to work independently.

• Flexibility: Willing and able to attend occasional evening or weekend events.

Experience and Qualifications:

Essential:

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, or similar platforms.

• Experience creating content using social media, websites, or graphic design packages.

• Experience working in a team.

• Experience handling enquiries from the general public.

• Understanding of confidentiality laws and GDPR guidelines.

Desirable:

• Experience working for a charity or with volunteers.

• Experience in an administrative or marketing role.

• Experience using CRM databases.

At EMDR Association UK we are constantly striving to support EMDR therapists by improving the practice and understanding of EMDR therapy. Our mission is to alleviate suffering and promote personal growth in those who have experienced trauma and other adverse life events by providing skilful, compassionate and effective EMDR therapy. We do this by advancing the theory and practice of EMDR, and through our commitment to ensuring the highest standards of treatment, research, continuing professional development and ethical practice.

We are seeking two enthusiastic, organised and digitally savvy people to join our Administration team, for 20-30 hours per week (each role). We are looking for people with skills in administration, event coordination (digital and in person) and membership support.

You will have an excellent approach to customer service and have demonstrable experience of being a great team player, with the ability to collaborate with and support other team members across a broad remit. Strong organisational skills are a must and we would love to hear from candidates who have experience of successfully managing varied workloads while maintaining great professional relationships.

You will have extensive experience in the planning and delivery of events, both online and in person, including using Zoom and Teams for the delivery of professional webinars. You should be able to get to grips with new systems (including bespoke ones) quickly and be creative and confident in identifying and suggesting new ways of working with those systems.

You will be self-motivated, flexible, and trustworthy. You will be able to thrive in a remote work environment and should be committed to fostering strong professional relationships built on collaboration, curiosity and mutual respect.

Role Description

• Administer EMDR events and consultants training, ensuring smooth execution and participant satisfaction

• Organise and be the administrative point-person for CPD events and workshops, both online and in-person where necessary 

• Administration of the CPD points application process 

• Coordinate with regional and special interest groups to organise and promote events 

• Provide administrative support for membership-related tasks 

• Develop an understanding of the accreditation process and support the Accreditation Admin Assistant where needed 

• Collaborate with colleagues across the Association to ensure efficient operations 

• Occasionally attend committee and board meetings. An ability to take meeting minutes would be valued but is not essential. 

• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends for event management 

• Knowledge and experience of using Zoom and Office 365 suite is essential 

For more information on how to apply, see the attached job description or click 'Apply' and download the job descrption from our website.

Hope and Vision Communities is a small charity providing supported, move-on accommodation for people who have successfully completed residential rehabilitation.  We have a Christian ethos, where everyone can be loved and accepted with a sense of belonging, with the hope and opportunity of a new life.  We are growing to expand who we can help to other geographical areas.  

We are looking for an Administrator to work closely with our management team to assist, develop and manage the Charity administration to support the team across all its operations. If you are excited by this opportunity and helping us and being a crucial support for Hope and Vision Communities to take us to the next stage in our growth, we would love to hear from you.  

In return we will give you support to succeed, a great group of people to work with and the chance to make a real difference to the people we support.   

The Circuit Administrator must have good admin & communiocation skills, able to self-motivate and work effectively as part of the small Circuit Office Team supporting ministers, officers and 17 churches of the Harrow & Hillingdon Circuit of the Methodist Church.  Based at the Lighthouse Centre, South Ruislip. Office hours 9am to 2pm Monday to Wednesday (some flexibility allowed and required). The post is for 20 hours a week (with the potential for increased hours). 
More details provided in the application pack.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Responsibility for lettings at the Lighthouse Centre (ensuring the Lighthouse is self-sustaining)
• Supporting and delivering circuit-wide training (one-to-one or larger groups)
• Safeguarding administration
• Act as secretary to meetings
• Provide admin support

Key Skills and Experience:

• Administrative experience, with excellent record-keeping and minute-taking skills
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in delivering training would be advantageous.
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Experience supporting and working in a team
• Flexibility and willingness to accommodate occasional evening and weekend work
• Willingness to travel locally for occasional activities away from the normal place of work (meetings & training etc.)

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate and develop your skills, ability and potential.  This role has the potential to expand and develop over future years.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.

Martingale Postgraduate Foundation (Martingale) exists to fund and support the next generation of STEM leaders. We believe that family income should not be a barrier to the pursuit of excellence, so our programmes focus on supporting students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. 

As the Foundation starts supporting its third cohort of Scholars, we need an organised and proactive individual to take on the administrative work needed to support our growth. You will work closely with the Head of Strategy and Operations on a day-to-day basis to ensure the Foundation’s operational functions run smoothly. Your role will include minuting meetings, diary management, booking travel and accommodation for the team, applicants and Scholars, and overseeing expenses claims for applicants and Scholars. You will work collaboratively with the wider team in support of our recruitment campaigns, assessment centres and events, and play a key role in our work to ensure family income is not a barrier to postgraduate study. You will also liaise closely with Purposeful Ventures in relation to HR admin, IT support, and office logistics.

Are you an administrative professional who is looking for a new challenge?  Prospectus are excited to be working exclusively with a major livery company with their search for a new Administrator.

This role is available on a 1-year fixed term contract and part-time basis (3 days a week). The salary for this role is £31,000 FTE and is also available on a hybrid basis, where the postholder will attend the London office two days a week, which is based in close proximity to Cannon Street and Bank train station. You will have the opportunity to work from home one day a week.

In this Administrator role, you will report to the Charity Director. You will develop and maintain the Charity's administrative systems. You will service meetings and be responsible for carrying out clerking functions/minute taking for the board meetings, finance committee meetings, property committee and any others as required. You will process and record invoices for payment. You will undertake administration of the Salesforce database and ensure the system is kept up to date. You will also deal with telephone enquires relating to the almshouse and provide other administrative and secretarial support as required.

To be considered for this role, you will have demonstratable experience in office administration. You will have strong customer service experience, dealing with telephone enquires. You will have experience of minute taking in meetings.

You will have strong IT literacy skills, which includes experience of using Microsoft Office and Salesforce CRM. You will be a people person who has excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will have strong organisational skills and excellent time management skills

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to play a vital role at Cure Parkinson’s, as our Office Manager. This role will be responsible for supporting a small but growing team, working together with a singular goal to fund Parkinson’s research to slow, stop and reverse Parkinson’s.

You will report direct to our CEO, as part of our dedicated, ambitious, and dynamic team, united by our common purpose. You will be a crucial support to the organisation, form warm and collaborative relationships with our management team and beyond. You will support our team, our office environment, governance, and our Trustee board, creating a working environment that empowers individuals and teams and helps us to accelerate our progress.

We have a new and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, efficient and organised Events Administrator to join us as a Professional Networks Events Administrator at The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) - a medical charity focussing on supporting doctors to deliver medical imaging and cancer services.

The Professional Networks Events Administrator provides an organised, proactive service to members of the professional networks team. In particular, as the Events Administrator you will support the Professional Network Manager and Co-ordinators during the busiest time of the year to develop and deliver events that form part of the annual workplan to support for our faculties- clinical radiology and clinical oncology.

If you are a proficient and proactive Administrator who is seeking to develop their events career in an impactful role for an organisation with a meaningful mission, then this may be the role for you.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and deliver from start to finish a limited number of smaller-scale events annually for professional network audiences based in the UK.
• Work closely with the Professional Network Coordinators and Network leads to  identify and confirm inspiring and up to date programmes, speakers, clear learning outcomes, and event materials.
• Follow and contribute to the development of existing event project management templates and frameworks, to support consistency of approach and a learning culture across the Networks team.
• Where required, adapt and apply per-product budget templates for our repeatable, smaller-scale, products ensuring that are accurate, including direct and staff costs, as well as forecast delegate and sponsorship income.
• Proactively track and monitor event expenditure and income, reconciling budgets at the end of event periods to inform evaluation, and reporting on team and organisational targets.
• Monitor and respond to queries about the overall Networks programme (events, webinars, e- newsletters and resources) from stakeholders via telephone and email, triaging and redirecting to relevant colleagues.

What you’ll need:

• Experience of working in event administration across in person and/or online and hybrid formats, including working with external experts to deliver activities.
• Proven experience of providing high quality customer service to stakeholders
• Experience using Microsoft packages, and/or online event delivery platforms e.g., Zoom or MS Teams.
• Ability to work with budgets and track income and expenditure for a variety of activities simultaneously.
• Demonstrable organisational and administrative skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

If the role sounds like the next exciting opportunity for you then please find out more about the role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply through the candidate pack.

Why join us:

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Are you an experienced Salesforce certified Administrator who is passionate about animal welfare?
We’re looking for a Senior Salesforce Administrator, who will play a critical role in ensuring excellent, seamless performance, integration, and optimisation of Salesforce platforms across the charity.

About this job
As Senior Salesforce Administrator, you’ll:

• lead the day-to-day operations of the Salesforce system, overseeing all aspects of Salesforce administration and working closely with junior colleagues to support the organisation,
• proactively monitor system performance, pre-empting and avoiding system incidents, and act as a triage point for configuration requests,
• be the main point of contact for small to medium system enhancements, working closely with different teams to configure and customise Salesforce to meet their business needs,
• manage relationships with internal customers and external vendors and consultants.

About you
To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be a Salesforce certified Administrator with significant experience supporting in complex, dynamic environments. You’ll have a proven track record of excellent communication skills and collaboration, and the ability to translate technical concepts into lay terminology. You’ll have strong leadership abilities too, as well as the ability to train and upskill other colleagues to effectively resolve level one and two queries. Above all, you should be motivated by the aims and objectives of Dogs Trust.

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 submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note, on rare occasions, we may close vacancies early if we receive an overwhelming response, so to avoid potential disappointment, please apply at your earliest convenience.

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.

Job Summary: As the Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for managing the monthly payroll processes for circa 400 employees in the organisation.

This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. You must possess a collaborative team spirit, positive attitude and the desire to build relationships with a range of people. With strong administration skills, you will understand the importance of good planning, organisation and execution in a fast paced environment

Payroll Management:

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

Payroll:

• Collaborate with payroll bureau, Moore Pay and People Team to ensure efficient monthly payroll.
• Manage the working relationships with our payroll bureau and People Team colleagues on a daily basis ensuring that communication is clear and relevant information is being provided and collated in a timely manner so that payroll runs efficiently each month.
• Verify trial payroll data for accuracy before submission.
• Generate and distribute payroll reports, including agency and absence rates.
• Perform regular audits of payroll and pension systems.
• Resolve payroll issues and manage statutory payments (SSP, Maternity, Paternity).
• Ensure HR data is up-to-date through monthly audits.
• Maintain accurate pay records and systems in accordance with financial accounting requirements and HMRC guidelines.
• Collate and check trial payroll information such as absence data and employee information, prior to the submission of the monthly payroll to ensure accuracy and minimise pay related issues.
• Produce and distribute pay reports including use of resources such as agency and bank workers and absence rates.
• Provide checks and balances function for payroll and pensions processes through regular systems audits and checking source data with systems data.
• Be first point of contact for employees and resolve any issues in a timely manner.
• Manage the administration of statutory payments, SSP, Maternity and Paternity Pay ensuring that calculations are accurate and notified to payroll.
• Work with the People Team to ensure that HR Data and people records are maintained to high standard and up to date through a monthly audit process.
• Process P45s efficiently.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Service Delivery Assistant to directly support one of our Caseworkers by providing administrative support and assistance, working 15 hours per week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

Due to the requirements of the role, you will be required to work from the Southampton office for all shifts.

As a Service Delivery Assistant you will:

• Assist the caseworker in answering the telephone and contacting clients as required
• Update and maintain manual and computerised database and case management systems and records in accordance with the service's internal policies/procedures and organisational standards
• Assist the caseworker with navigation around the building, including greeting outside the entrance and escorting to desk.
• Communicate with victim's in a written format, including text, email and letter under the guidance of the caseworker.

You will need:

• Effective verbal/written communication and numerical skills.
• Excellent IT skills and experience of using all packages in the standard Microsoft Office suite and case management systems/databases.
• Excellent record keeping skills with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Experience of working in a client focused service area or setting.
• Understanding and knowledge of equal opportunities and diversity

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Title: Project Driver Office Assistant

Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Location: Acholi subregion, Uganda

Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week

About the role

Sightsavers Uganda office is recruiting for a Project Driver Office Assistant to provide logistical support to the LF (Lymphatic Filariasis) - Uganda Project and ensure that staff and visitors are transported to project sites and other locations when required, and that clerical duties are completed to support of the efficient running of the office.

Further duties required by the post holder include:

• Provide logistical support to the Acholi suregion PIU.
• Keep the project vehicle in clean condition, properly maintained and fuelled at the designated service stations.
• Ensure that vehicle logbooks are properly maintained and compile summaries on vehicle movements and fuel utilisation as per monthly vehicle reporting form.
• Ensure that all accidents and incidents are documented, and report shared with immediate supervisors and the Country Director and relevant government authority.
• Develop and maintain a regular schedule for vehicles' servicing and insurance.
• Undertake courier or dispatch tasks and duties including running errands such as payment of bills, mail collection, delivery & distribution of letters.
• Receive and direct Uganda Country Office (UCO) visitors in absence of the Project Officer, providing information where needed.
• Respond to general requests to Project Implementation Unit (PIU).
• Provide administrative support in filing, photocopying, and binding documents.
• Logistical support during field visits - play lead role, take photographs.
• Ensure the maintenance of vehicles is held to the highest standards.

As the successful candidate you will have a UCE certificate or its equivalent, possess previous working experience as a Driver, have a background in an administrative role, and hold a clean and valid driver's license.

Further requirements for this role include:

Essential

• Valid Driving licence class A and E

• Mechanical skills

• Certificate of good conduct

• Minimum 3 years accident-free driving record with reputable private firm or NGO

• Ability to work at weekends if and when required and agreed

Desirable

• Working experience in a reputable private firm or NGO

• Basic office produces experience

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the for full details.

Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please submit your CV via our recruitment portal and answer all application questions. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

We anticipate that interviews will take place during the week of 20 January 2025 and the evaluation process will include a driving test and an oral interview, to be held in our Kampala office.

Closing date: 5 January 2025

UK Maths Trust is a charity that exists to advance the education of children and young people in mathematics. We do this by working with hundreds of volunteers across the UK to organise Competitions and Challenges that promote problem solving and teamwork.

As the Mathematical Programmes Administrator, you will work closely with Programme Coordinators to support the delivery of the UKMT’s competitions and activities. Your main responsibility will be delivering the relaunch of the Senior Team Maths Challenge in Autumn 2025.

Position: Mathematical Programmes Administrator
Location: Leeds - Thorpe Park (Hybrid working)
Salary: UKMT Grade A1 - A7 (Salary range £25,225-£29,410 dependent on previous experience)
Post type: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Director of Mathematical Programmes
Annual leave: 25 days plus 3 days to be taken between Christmas and New Year, when the trust is closed

How to apply: Submit a CV and a short statement (no more than 300 words) explaining what interests you about the role, and how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

The deadline for applications is 8 January. We expect to hold interviews on 15 and 16 January. However, we will sift applications as they are received, and may schedule interviews or even close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.

Main duties:

• To work with the Team Maths Challenge Coordinator to relaunch the Senior Team Maths Challenge (STMC) in Autumn 2025 and deliver the expanded Teams Maths Challenge (TMC) in Spring 2025. To undertake associated procurement and fulfilment and any other project work as required.

• To support the Enrichment Coordinator on the delivery of Summer Schools, Mentoring Programmes, Problem of the Week and Publications.

• To work with the Director of Mathematical Programmes and the wider Mathematical Programmes team to assist with other reasonable duties where required during peak times.

• To provide excellent customer service to external customers and to UKMT volunteers as required.

These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list.

Person Specification

Essential

• Exceptional interpersonal abilities, showcasing initiative, teamwork, and adaptability to manage competing priorities effectively. Demonstrable ability to prioritise and ensure key deadlines are met.

• Experience in events or similar project management and demonstrable ability to deliver an exceptional experience for event participants. Experience in liaising with venues and caterers.

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite, Google Drive, and various social media platforms, reflecting a strong understanding of electronic communication tools.

• The ability to work effectively with others in a busy role but also on your own.

• The ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and the UKMT volunteer network.

• Adherence to organisational policies at all times when carrying out your work, in particular but not limited to Child Protection policy, Data Protection policy and Health and Safety policy.

• Promote and deliver a strong customer and stakeholder culture, continuously monitoring and responding to feedback in order to give excellent service delivery.

• Candidates must also pass an enhanced and barred list criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will be arranged by UKMT upon starting the role.

Desirable 

• An interest in education and/or mathematics.

• Proven experience in roles of similar nature, with a strong preference for candidates with experience of working in a field relating to the education of children.

• Flexibility to work occasional weekends and evenings to contribute to trust activities.

ABOUT BPNA

The British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA) is the professional organisation for doctors who specialise in the care of children with neurological disorders. The BPNA has developed a number of educational programmes for doctors in the UK and overseas both online and face-to-face. This role directly supports the education of healthcare professionals across the UK, impacting the care of children with neurological conditions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a respected and growing organisation, BPNA is looking for a highly motivated individual who can use their dedication, attention to detail and reliability to help us develop further. We are seeking to appoint a UK Short Course Administrator to join our small team which is based across our Bolton and London offices. This is a full-time, permanent post based in Bolton, working 37.5 hours a week (7.5 hours per day x 5 days per week). The Short Course Administrator will provide customer care as well as logistical and technical support to both online and face-to-face UK short courses.

ABOUT YOU

This role would suit an organised, efficient and practical person with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a good deal of common sense. You will also have diplomatic skills and the ability to build good relationships. You will need to be flexible, have an ability to problem-solve on-site, provide online zoom support, set up equipment such as computers and data projectors, and to organise highly educated people whilst remaining calm and maintaining a sense of humour. We are looking for someone to join our team who will contribute to maintaining and developing our customer focused ethos.

While this role is primarily based in Bolton, there will be some UK travel with overnight stays to support in-person courses. We offer time off in lieu or overtime paid for additional hours worked.

WHY COME AND WORK FOR US?

At BPNA, we value a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work culture. The BPNA is a small organisation with big ambitions, and we work closely together to make an impact. You'll join a welcoming team that values mutual respect, flexibility, and work-life balance. We believe in continuous learning and career progression. As a member of BPNA, you'll have access to ongoing training opportunities and support for professional development, ensuring that you can grow both within this role and across future career aspirations.

We offer 25 days’ annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays) plus an additional day leave for birthday, rising to 30 days after 10 years of service and access to the Nest Pension scheme, with 6% employer contribution. 

LOCATION

While this role is based in Bolton, BPNA offers hybrid working arrangements, enabling you to balance time between working from our office and from home. Your line manager will agree with you how much time you will be required to work in the office and how frequently, to achieve productivity and service levels. This could vary week to week. You should anticipate spending an increased amount of time in the office during your probationary period.

JOB PURPOSE

This role provides hands-on experience with technology support for virtual courses and event planning for in-person courses for health care professionals, equipping you with skills in both administrative and event coordination settings. All course planning and logistics are arranged from the BPNA offices.

The purpose of this role is to:

• Support the organisation and delivery of virtual short courses

• Support the organisation and delivery of face-to-face short courses

For the full Job Description and Person Specification, see the attchment below

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) through CharityJob. Your covering letter should detail how your skills and experience meet the person specification. You must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing date: 29 December 2024

Interviews aimed for: 15 January 2025

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.