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Our client is a highly reputable Russell Group University based near Central London focusing on public research. My client is looking for an interim appointment to join on a 3-month contract, to join as part of the principal's office focusing on their new Latin American initiative supporting the Assistant Vice Principal.
Your new role
Business, administrative and personal assistant support service to the Assistant Vice-Principal:
- `Supporting the Associate Vice-Principal Strategic Partnerships to arrange international travel and manage a complex diary of conflicting priorities.
- Supporting logistical arrangements for international trips and overseas workshops for student recruitment. This will include arranging flights and accommodation, preparing trip itineraries and programmes, collating contacts, financial administration and follow-up actions/outcomes.
- Administrative/secretarial service for meetings as required, including preparing agenda papers, minute taking and following up actions as well as inviting and hosting external guests.
- Performing other administrative duties, including supporting with equipment purchase and similar.
General administration and event support:
- Support with the production of reports, business papers, spreadsheets, presentations and other documents.
- Undertake financial administration (including procurement, raising purchase orders and processing expenses claims), ensuring compliance with the financial regulations.
- Support organisation of international and national events with the aim of raising the university's profile, including a Leadership Programme and Research Conference in August.
What you'll need to succeed
You will need experience working as a Personal Assistant, ideally in Higher Education working at a senior level. You will need to have experience working with external and internal stakeholders. You will have experience managing a fast-paced senior member of staff with an ever-changing diary. You will need experience of international travel arrangements, including itinerary management, flights and hotel bookings. You will need experience of organising a large scalae event or conference and servicing meetings. You will need to have a proactive approach, where taking your initiative comes naturally to you, and you will need to be able to hit the ground running.
What you'll get in return
This role is a hybrid role, where you will be expected to be in office a minimum of 3 days a week but will require you to be flexible to match business needs. You will get a temporary contract at a competitive rate at a highly reputable university, to start as soon as possible.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
If you have not been contacted, please assume your application has not been successful.
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The Young Hammersmith and Fulham Foundation is looking for a friendly and organised Office Administrator to join our dynamic and growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our charity as we strengthen our administration capabilities to enable the organisation to continue our growth and development.
We need a proactive, detail-oriented person who can apply those skills to a range of tasks and stakeholders, prioritise their workload, and make independent decisions.
The Office administrator role primarily supports the organisation's and team's day-to-day operations and administrative functions. This role will help the office run smoothly, with some PA duties to support the CEO's diary management, the running of Board meetings through scheduling, and being a point of contact for trustees.
Support our Membership to provide meaningful and memorable opportunities for young people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
21 hours per week (including some unsociable hours, evening and weekends)
Salary: £16,944.73 pro rata
Location: Working across SafeZones Bolton, Tameside and Wigan
Part time working flexibly over 6 days 10am - 7pm including Saturdays. Shift pattern to be discussed and agreed.
We offer many enhanced benefits including:
-Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%
-Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers
-Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass
Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.
Do you want to support children, young people with emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties?
Can you demonstrate being able to work effectively with people from different organisations, in order to make positive change?
If so - please read on!
SafeZones is a service that supports children and young people, from 0-18 years who have recently had a mental health crisis. We provide 1-1 sessions over a short term with the aim to equip the children and young people with new skills. We don't want young people to have to wait to receive the care they deserve.
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within our Youth Impact directorate, which works to provide one-to-one support for children who need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services around the country
We are looking for an Emotional Health & Wellbeing Lead Practitioner that:
-Has experience of management and supervision of staff and volunteers:
-Has a genuine passion and working knowledge of young people and mental health.
-Is energetic, adaptable, able to offer innovation and ideas to support this evolving service.
-Has a background or worked in Mental Health, Education, Youth Work or Social work at a senior level.
-In depth knowledge of mental health presentation in children and young people and the need for evidence based intervention.
-Demonstrates a knowledge of how environmental factors impact mental health.
-Ability to demonstrate a knowledge of barriers preventing children and young people accessing mental health services
-Able to provide 1-1 session support to children and young people of a varied age range. Ability to develop good therapeutic relationships.
-Has experience of screening and triaging referrals, identifying safeguarding and following the appropriate procedures whilst supporting staff.
-Able to travel across Greater Manchester and work a varied shift pattern including Saturdays.
-Ability to evaluate your current practice and reflect on training.
-Computer literate and is able to navigate a data management system.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Competent in undertaking risk assessments.
It is imperative that the successful applicant has a good working knowledge of Mental and Emotional Health Issues that young people face today, including interventions on how to support young people in overcoming these challenges. Due to the fast paced environment and use of computers for clinical record keeping, you will need to have a good level of IT skills. You will need to have experience of young people participation on all levels.
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.
This vacancy closes at midnight on Thursday 8th July 2024. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Thursday 25th June.
Interview date TBC.
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Job title: Patient Support & Advocacy Officer
Reporting to: Regional Project Manager
Location: Dorset, Somerset, Bristol and Gloucester. Based at home, situated in the region to regularly travel to assigned renal units. Regional coverage to be agreed with successful candidates based upon their location.
Hours: Full or Part time hours up to 35 hour per week. Must be sufficiently flexible to work irregular hours as demanded by the requirements of the post.
Contract: fixed term post until the end of May 2026
Salary: £28,000 pa FTE
An opportunity to provide practical, emotional, and financial support for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease. You will engage with kidney patients, their families, and carers as a source of information, support, and advocacy, in order to improve care and wellbeing outcomes for patients.
This may be in the hospital or other care setting, on the phone, online or face-to-face in a mutually acceptable public place.
The role will cover (as part of a team) the main renal units and satellite dialysis units across your designated area in Dorset, Somerset, Bristol and Gloucester, and frequent travel and attendance is expected at some sites.
We are recruiting for full or part time hours up to 35 hour per week to cover each of these areas. Please advise in your application how many hours per week you are seeking and your preferred working pattern and location (35 hours is full time).
Responsibilities
• With support, establish the Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Service in the region so patients, their families, carers and professionals to access independent support on social, financial, health advocacy and wellbeing
• Be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service across the region and the effective management of a caseload. This involves regular attendance at renal clinics in the region, building relationships with health and care professionals and being available for patients in the renal unit, on the phone or online, or to meet at a mutually convenient public location
• To support patients to build the skills and confidence needed to positively navigate the challenges presented by health, social care, benefits, and financial support pathways, and to overcome barriers and promote independence
• To support patients to connect with services to ensure that they are engaged in shared decision making and that their voice is central to shaping the care and support they receive
• To raise awareness of Kidney Care UK and the benefits of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service amongst kidney patients, their families, carers, and professionals across the region
• To be a primary source of, or gateway to, local information and access to:
◌ Kidney Care UK Money & Energy Advice services, supporting income maximisation
◌ Kidney Care UK Patient Grants programme, raising awareness of the programme and supporting applications
◌ Kidney Care UK Counselling Service and other appropriate services to meet patients emotional and psychological needs
◌ Reliable and accurate patient information relating to kidney disease, patient pathways, models of care, and patient choice
◌ Benefits and finances, including employment, housing, and grants from charities including Kidney Care UK benefits and welfare service
To provide insight on patients’ concerns and unmet needs to inform Kidney Care UK research, campaigns, and new service development activity
• To maintain patient records to allow effective reporting on key performance indicators about patient activity and service outputs
• Identify and create relationships with key services and professionals across the region, to ensure patients, their families, and carers can easily access the Patient Support & Advocacy Service
• To work in a way that respects the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of the individual and maintains the confidentiality of information they may have shared with you
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job title: Patient Support & Advocacy Officer
Reporting to: Regional Project Manager
Location: Based at home, situated across the Salford and Greater Manchester region with regular travel to assigned renal units.
Hours: Full time hours, 35 hour per week. Must be sufficiently flexible to work irregular hours as demanded by the requirements of the post.
Contract: fixed term post until the end of May 2026
Salary: £28,000 pa
An opportunity to provide practical, emotional, and financial support for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease. You will engage with kidney patients, their families, and carers as a source of information, support, and advocacy, in order to improve care and wellbeing outcomes for patients.
This may be in the hospital or other care setting, on the phone, online or face-to-face in a mutually acceptable public place.
The role will cover the main renal units and satellite dialysis units across your designated area in Salford and Greater Mancherster. Frequent travel and attendance is expected at some sites.
Responsibilities
• With support, establish the Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Service in the region so patients, their families, carers and professionals to access independent support on social, financial, health advocacy and wellbeing
• Be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service across the region and the effective management of a caseload. This involves regular attendance at renal clinics in the region, building relationships with health and care professionals and being available for patients in the renal unit, on the phone or online, or to meet at a mutually convenient public location
• To support patients to build the skills and confidence needed to positively navigate the challenges presented by health, social care, benefits, and financial support pathways, and to overcome barriers and promote independence
• To support patients to connect with services to ensure that they are engaged in shared decision making and that their voice is central to shaping the care and support they receive
• To raise awareness of Kidney Care UK and the benefits of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service amongst kidney patients, their families, carers, and professionals across the region
• To be a primary source of, or gateway to, local information and access to:
◌ Kidney Care UK Money & Energy Advice services, supporting income maximisation
◌ Kidney Care UK Patient Grants programme, raising awareness of the programme and supporting applications
◌ Kidney Care UK Counselling Service and other appropriate services to meet patients emotional and psychological needs
◌ Reliable and accurate patient information relating to kidney disease, patient pathways, models of care, and patient choice
◌ Benefits and finances, including employment, housing, and grants from charities including Kidney Care UK benefits and welfare service
To provide insight on patients’ concerns and unmet needs to inform Kidney Care UK research, campaigns, and new service development activity
• To maintain patient records to allow effective reporting on key performance indicators about patient activity and service outputs
• Identify and create relationships with key services and professionals across the region, to ensure patients, their families, and carers can easily access the Patient Support & Advocacy Service
• To work in a way that respects the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of the individual and maintains the confidentiality of information they may have shared with you
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job title: Patient Support & Advocacy Officer
Reporting to: Regional Project Manager
Location: Edinburgh & East Scotland. Based at home, situated in the region to regularly travel to assigned renal units.
Hours: Full or Part time hours up to 35 hour per week. Must be sufficiently flexible to work irregular hours as demanded by the requirements of the post.
Contract: fixed term post until the end of May 2026
Salary: £28,000 pa FTE
An opportunity to provides practical, emotional, and financial support for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease.
You will engage with kidney patients, their families, and carers as a source of information, support, and advocacy, in order to improve care and wellbeing outcomes for patients.
This may be in the hospital or other care setting, on the phone, online or face-to-face in a mutually acceptable public place.
The role will cover (as part of a team) some of the main renal unit and satellite dialysis units across Dundee, Perth, Kirkcaldy, Lothian, Borders & Lanarkshire, and regular travel and attendance is expected to some sites.
We are recruiting for Full or Part time hours up to 35 hour per week to cover these areas – please advise in your application how many hours per week you are seeking and your preferred working pattern (35 hour is full time).
Responsibilities
• With support, establish the Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Service in the region so patients, their families, carers and professionals to access independent support on social, financial, health advocacy and wellbeing
• Be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service across the region and the effective management of a caseload. This involves regular attendance at renal clinics in the region, building relationships with health and care professionals and being available for patients in the renal unit, on the phone or online, or to meet at a mutually convenient public location
• To support patients to build the skills and confidence needed to positively navigate the challenges presented by health, social care, benefits, and financial support pathways, and to overcome barriers and promote independence
• To support patients to connect with services to ensure that they are engaged in shared decision making and that their voice is central to shaping the care and support they receive
• To raise awareness of Kidney Care UK and the benefits of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service amongst kidney patients, their families, carers, and professionals across the region
• To be a primary source of, or gateway to, local information and access to:
◌ Kidney Care UK Money & Energy Advice services, supporting income maximisation
◌ Kidney Care UK Patient Grants programme, raising awareness of the programme and supporting applications
◌ Kidney Care UK Counselling Service and other appropriate services to meet patients emotional and psychological needs
◌ Reliable and accurate patient information relating to kidney disease, patient pathways, models of care, and patient choice
◌ Benefits and finances, including employment, housing, and grants from charities including Kidney Care UK benefits and welfare service
To provide insight on patients’ concerns and unmet needs to inform Kidney Care UK research, campaigns, and new service development activity
• To maintain patient records to allow effective reporting on key performance indicators about patient activity and service outputs
• Identify and create relationships with key services and professionals across the region, to ensure patients, their families, and carers can easily access the Patient Support & Advocacy Service
• To work in a way that respects the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of the individual and maintains the confidentiality of information they may have shared with you
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!
Job title: Patient Support & Advocacy Officer
Reporting to: Regional Project Manager
Location: Based at home, situated across the Liverpool & Wirral region with regular travel to assigned renal units.
Hours: Full time hours, 35 hour per week. Must be sufficiently flexible to work irregular hours as demanded by the requirements of the post.
Contract: fixed term post until the end of May 2026
Salary: £28,000 pa
An opportunity to provide practical, emotional, and financial support for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease. You will engage with kidney patients, their families, and carers as a source of information, support, and advocacy, in order to improve care and wellbeing outcomes for patients.
This may be in the hospital or other care setting, on the phone, online or face-to-face in a mutually acceptable public place.
The role will cover the main renal units and satellite dialysis units across your designated area in Liverpool and Wirral. Frequent travel and attendance is expected at some sites.
Responsibilities
• With support, establish the Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Service in the region so patients, their families, carers and professionals to access independent support on social, financial, health advocacy and wellbeing
• Be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service across the region and the effective management of a caseload. This involves regular attendance at renal clinics in the region, building relationships with health and care professionals and being available for patients in the renal unit, on the phone or online, or to meet at a mutually convenient public location
• To support patients to build the skills and confidence needed to positively navigate the challenges presented by health, social care, benefits, and financial support pathways, and to overcome barriers and promote independence
• To support patients to connect with services to ensure that they are engaged in shared decision making and that their voice is central to shaping the care and support they receive
• To raise awareness of Kidney Care UK and the benefits of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service amongst kidney patients, their families, carers, and professionals across the region
• To be a primary source of, or gateway to, local information and access to:
◌ Kidney Care UK Money & Energy Advice services, supporting income maximisation
◌ Kidney Care UK Patient Grants programme, raising awareness of the programme and supporting applications
◌ Kidney Care UK Counselling Service and other appropriate services to meet patients emotional and psychological needs
◌ Reliable and accurate patient information relating to kidney disease, patient pathways, models of care, and patient choice
◌ Benefits and finances, including employment, housing, and grants from charities including Kidney Care UK benefits and welfare service
To provide insight on patients’ concerns and unmet needs to inform Kidney Care UK research, campaigns, and new service development activity
• To maintain patient records to allow effective reporting on key performance indicators about patient activity and service outputs
• Identify and create relationships with key services and professionals across the region, to ensure patients, their families, and carers can easily access the Patient Support & Advocacy Service
• To work in a way that respects the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of the individual and maintains the confidentiality of information they may have shared with you
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The International Foundation for Integrated Care is looking for an executive administrative assistant to join our highly congenial and international team, supporting our Director of Operations and Resources from the Oxford Office. The ideal candidate is efficient, detail-oriented, and skilled in supporting maintaining the Operations of the Foundation. As an Executive Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible for providing high-level administrative support ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This is a fast-paced and dynamic role that requires exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask effectively.
Responsibilities
• Working alongside the Director of Operations and Resources to ensure the smooth running of the office.
• Working alongside the Office Manager in the review of supplier’s contracts.
• Provides administrative support to ensure efficient office operations
• Assist with day-to-day financial administration
• Book travel arrangements for staff
• Provide HR administrative support.
• Provide administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer, managing her diary
• Co-ordinating Board meetings booking schedule
• Works with sensitive information with discretion to maintain confidentiality and security and ensure compliance with privacy policies and regulations.
• Overseeing the Info inbox, monitoring and responding to general enquiries.
• Providing administrative support across the team as and when required.
Please send an up-to-date CV, and cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of this job description and personal specifications, as well as why you want to join IFIC.
Leading the global movement for change
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A charity job 100% focused on helping people get what they need
This is a full-time role in a well-established charity that would really suit someone who wants to make a difference to disabled and elderly people.
Ruils is a user-led charity based in the Richmond and Wandsworth boroughs that supports disabled children and adults and the elderly to live independently, be part of their community and to live life to the full. We support disabled people to take control of their care and support, by helping them to employ their own Personal (care) Assistant (PA). A PA may help someone to get up in the morning, get ready for work or leisure activities and/or help around the house.
We are looking for an enthusiastic results driven person who is eager to learn and develop.
You will be someone who:
- Works in a person-centred way.
- Has great communication skills and really enjoys communicating with others.
- Has experience of understanding what is required and can think creatively to solve problems.
- Has some experience of equal opportunities and what that means to real people every day.
- Is numerate and computer literate and can use Word and Excel to a high standard.
What you are doing now:
- You might be working for or volunteering in a similar charity.
- You may be a graduate looking to get in to the charity sector.
- You may be working in social care for a Borough or district council.
- You might be working as a Link Worker but would like to be able to work with clients longer term.
- Or you may have the skills we need from some other combination of work and volunteering.
Main Duties include:
- Helping disabled and elderly people to live independently by employing a PA to support their needs.
- Helping clients to set up and manage their social care budget.
- Encouraging, supporting and advising clients with any issues that may arise when they have a PA.
- Facilitating the DP Peer Support Group to ensure clients feel supported.
- Developing links and professional relationships with Social Work teams.
- Working with agencies to set up support for clients who may not wish to employ a PA directly.
- Assisting in the development of training and other resources to support employers to manage their DP and PA relationships.
What we can offer you:
- A vibrant and interesting work environment – every day is different.
- An experienced and supportive leadership team.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Flexible working.
- Kind and caring colleagues who work as a team.
- A cycle to work scheme.
- A wellbeing programme including an employee assistance programme (EAP).
We welcome applicants from all walks of life, training and mentoring is provided.
We actively encourage applications from disabled people and people with long term health and mental health conditions.
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme in that we will guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. Please state in a cover letter if you wish us to consider you for this guaranteed interview scheme.
Click the Apply button to apply in writing with a cover letter and stating your current salary to Viv Sage our HR Consultant at Better Talent.
Please apply in writing with a cover letter and stating your current salary to Viv Sage our HR Consultant at Better Talent.
Vision
We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.
At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:
· Progressive – always learning and developing.
· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.
· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.
· Transparent – open and honest.
The role:
A great opportunity for you to join our small friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:
· Playing a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of governance, risk management, legal and regulatory compliance
· Providing comprehensive support to the Board of Trustees and the Strategic Leadership Team
· Ensuring compliance with charity legislation and best practice
· Line managing the Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
· Developing and implementing governance policies and risk management procedures
· Leading on the coordination, completion and production of SCIE’s annual Business Plan and KPIs
· Managing both Board and Sub-Committee meetings
What we are looking for:
· A passionate individual with proven experience and in-depth knowledge of Charity governance, regulatory frameworks compliance and best practices
· Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
· Demonstratable line management skills
· Proven experience in supporting Boards and Strategic Leadership Teams
· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
· Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with our Board of Trustees, staff and other stakeholders
· Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office packages
What we offer in return.
We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service.
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please get in touch.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Office Manager
Hours: 25 hours per week, working Monday to Friday.
Salary: £18,244 - £20,946 per annum based on 25 hours, with a full-time equivalent of £27,000 - £31,000 per annum (based on 37 hours).
Place of work: Working from CASBA Offices in Selly Oak. With the agreement of your line manager, you may work from home and other suitable places, on occasion.
About the Organisation
Our client is an advocacy charity in the south Birmingham area. They make sure the voices of people with disabilities are heard and their rights are recognised. They empower people with disabilities to speak up for themselves or advocate on their behalf when needed. Their team are passionate about the difference we make and are now looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Office Manager to join their team.
What they are looking for
They are looking for an enthusiastic, confident, and highly organised Office Manager to play a vital role in our day-to-day office operations. You will need to have exceptional organisation skills and the ability to put processes in place that are streamlined and structured. You will take ownership of our CRM ensuring it is set up correctly and working efficiently. You will prepare agendas, attend and accurately record the minutes of any meetings. Using your organisational and planning skills you will arrange staff and trustee away days, development days and strategy days ensuring they run smoothly. You will provide support to the HR function leading on administrative tasks relating to the recruitment and induction of new staff, mandatory training, Right to Work / DBS checks, as well as supporting their health and safety and lone working procedures. You will also provide line management support to an Administration Assistant ensuring they are motivated and perform to the best of their ability. To undertake this role effectively you must have experience in a senior administration or PA type role, be able to use a wide range of modern IT systems and packages to an intermediate / advanced level. You’ll need to be able to learn new systems quickly, have a high degree of accuracy and organisational skills, and enjoy supporting others.
About the person
You will have:
• Previous experience in a senior administrative/office manager role, preferably in a fundraising or non-profit environment
• Previous experience of line management
• Experience of HR and Health and Safety is highly desirable
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your communication depending on the needs of the person
• Excellent numerical skills, with a high level of attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Passion for the mission and their vision
Why them
This is an exciting time to be joining them, they have an ambitious five-year plan, they moved to fully accessible offices and rebranded last year and have many exciting projects and partnerships on the horizon.
Citizens are at the heart of their work and they are making an amazing impact in their local community. Join them to be part of it. What they offer They offer a generous holiday allowance (up to 30 days plus Bank Holidays), entitlement increases with service. Pension contributions.
Equal Opportunities
They are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all ethnicities and backgrounds, including people with disabilities. They are dedicated to creating a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities they serve. If you are disabled, have the skills, and or the experience to do the job, then they would love to meet you for an interview.
To Apply
Please click apply now to complete the short application form and to submit your CV.
You may also have experience in the following: Office Manager, Administration Manager, EA, Executive Assistant, PA, Personal Assistant, Office Team Leader, Office Supervisor, Administrator, Admin Assistant, Office Administrator, Office Assistant, etc.
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We are looking for a talented Communication and Marketing Assistant to join our fantastic team – and to help us continue to grow so we can change more lives across Wales.
This is a new role that will support the growth of Community Foundation Wales and the implementation of our marketing and communications strategy.
You will assist in creating compelling content and capturing diverse and compelling stories from our grantees and donors, helping the Head of Communication and Marketing to communicate the importance of our work and share its impact to help grow the reach and brand awareness of Community Foundation Wales.
From research to creation to publishing, you will work with the Head of Communication and Marketing to produce engaging and inspiring content and stories that will engage Community Foundation Wales’s key audiences.
You will help organise events and external meetings with our stakeholders that will help us to connect and build our supporter base.
This post requires someone who is eager to take on a degree of responsibility and wants to develop their creative skills. The ideal candidate will enjoy variety and be a self-starter with excellent organisational skills who is keen to learn.
You will ideally be able to work in English and in Welsh, helping us to share stories and communicate with supporters across all of Wales.
Key Skills and Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience working in a communications, marketing or digital marketing role.
- Experience of using social media in a professional context and working knowledge of the different types of social media and their best use.
- Experience of editing websites, using content management systems such as WordPress.
- Creative, with an eye for design and layout.
- A high level of IT competency.
- A great communicator and writer, with a high level of attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise.
- Appetite and willingness to learn new skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- The ability to speak and write in Welsh. We are a bilingual organisation and the ability to work in Welsh would be a strong advantage for a candidate with all the skills and experience we are seeking.
- Experience of using Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Experience of using design platforms such as Canva to produce digital assets.
- Basic video editing skills using apps such as CapCut.
- Experience of using e-newsletter software such as Mailchimp, or equivalent.
- Experience of working in the third sector.
Rydym yn chwilio am Gynorthwyydd Cyfathrebu a Marchnata talentog i ymuno â’n tîm gwych – ac i’n helpu i barhau i dyfu fel y gallwn newid mwy o fywydau ledled Cymru.
Mae hon yn rôl newydd a fydd yn cefnogi twf Sefydliad Cymunedol Cymru a gweithredu ein strategaeth farchnata a chyfathrebu.
Byddwch yn cynorthwyo i greu cynnwys cymhellol a chasglu straeon amrywiol gan ein grantïon a’n rhoddwyr, gan helpu’r Pennaeth Cyfathrebu a Marchnata i gyfleu pwysigrwydd ein gwaith a rhannu ei effaith i helpu i dyfu cyrhaeddiad ac ymwybyddiaeth brand o Sefydliad Cymunedol Cymru.
O ymchwil, i greu, i gyhoeddi, byddwch yn gweithio gyda’r Pennaeth Cyfathrebu a Marchnata i gynhyrchu cynnwys a straeon diddorol ac ysbrydoledig a fydd yn ennyn diddordeb cynulleidfaoedd allweddol Sefydliad Cymunedol Cymru.
Byddwch yn helpu i drefnu digwyddiadau a chyfarfodydd allanol gyda’n rhanddeiliaid a fydd yn ein helpu i gysylltu ac adeiladu cefnogaeth.
Mae’r swydd hon yn gofyn am rywun sy’n awyddus i ysgwyddo rhywfaint o gyfrifoldeb ac sydd eisiau datblygu eu sgiliau creadigol. Bydd yr ymgeisydd delfrydol yn mwynhau amrywiaeth ac yn hunan-ddechreuwr gyda sgiliau sefydliadol rhagorol sy’n awyddus i ddysgu.
Yn ddelfrydol, byddwch yn gallu gweithio yn Saesneg ac yn Gymraeg, gan ein helpu i rannu straeon a chyfathrebu â chefnogwyr ledled Cymru gyfan.
Y person yr ydym yn chwilio amdano:
Profiad, gwybodaeth a sgiliau hanfodol
- Addysgwyd i lefel gradd, neu brofiad cyfatebol yn gweithio mewn rôl cyfathrebu, marchnata neu farchnata ddigidol.
- Profiad o ddefnyddio'r cyfryngau cymdeithasol mewn cyd-destun proffesiynol a gwybodaeth weithredol am y gwahanol fathau o gyfryngau cymdeithasol a'u defnydd gorau.
- Profiad o olygu gwefannau, gan ddefnyddio systemau rheoli cynnwys fel WordPress.
- Creadigol, gyda llygad am ddylunio a chynllun.
- Lefel uchel o gymhwysedd TG.
- Cyfathrebwr ac awdur gwych, gyda lefel uchel o sylw i fanylion.
- Sgiliau trefnu ardderchog gyda'r gallu i flaenoriaethu.
- Parodrwydd a pharodrwydd i ddysgu sgiliau newydd.
- Y gallu i weithio'n annibynnol ac fel rhan o dîm.
Profiad, gwybodaeth a sgiliau dymunol
- Y gallu i siarad ac ysgrifennu yn Gymraeg. Rydym yn sefydliad dwyieithog a byddai'r gallu i weithio yn y Gymraeg yn fantais gref i ymgeisydd gyda'r holl sgiliau a phrofiad rydym yn chwilio amdanynt.
- Profiad o ddefnyddio Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Profiad o ddefnyddio llwyfannau dylunio fel Canva i gynhyrchu asedau digidol.
- Sgiliau golygu fideo sylfaenol gan ddefnyddio apiau fel CapCut.
- Profiad o ddefnyddio meddalwedd e-gylchlythyr fel Mailchimp, neu gyfwerth.
- Profiad o weithio yn y trydydd sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Fixed term appointment for up to 12 months. Full time post, 37 hours per week.
Based in London with hybrid working arrangements. The role provides service delivery with regular travel in the London Boroughs.
Salary range: £39,434 to £48,198 per annum, plus £3,299 per annum location allowance
At Parents And Children Together (PACT) we are genuinely passionate about what we do. We strengthen families through the quality services we provide and through our energy and professionalism, we deliver excellence.
We have been at the forefront of adoption services for over 60 years, working with local authorities across the country. With our outstanding rating with Ofsted, we work with a high degree of flexibility and innovation and with a range of adopters from all backgrounds.
Our adoption teams focus on recruiting adoptive parents who can consider fostering to adopt and/or adopting a wide range of children including those over four years old, sibling groups of two or more children, children from diverse ethnicities and children who may have physical or learning disabilities. With access to our specialist therapeutic services, we are proud to provide excellent lifetime support for our families’ adoption journeys.
Working closely with the Team Manager, you will provide support and supervision to a team of dedicated and experienced social workers. This will include assisting with managing workloads across the team as well as coaching and supervising team members to ensure that the highest standards of quality and professional practice are achieved and maintained, and they reach their full potential. In addition, you will carry your own small caseload and deputise for the Team Manager as needed.
You should be a qualified registered social worker, with at least 3 years’ child social care experience including adoption experience. Skilled at undertaking more complex assessments, your own standards of practice will be consistently high, and you will work with the child at the centre of all that you do. With excellent communication skills, you’ll be a confident networker, able to build successful working relationships within your own team, across the service and with external professionals.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to move into management and you will have access to learning and professional development opportunities.
For further information, contact for an informal conversation and details on how to apply, please visit our website.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 22 July 2024
Interviews are planned for: Wednesday 31 July 2024
We look forward to hearing from you. Early application is encouraged. We will review applications received throughout the advertising period and we may close the vacancy or interview earlier than stated.
Please do not submit your CV, only completed application forms will be accepted. No agencies please.
PACT is a supportive and respectful place where people are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of women, children and families from many different backgrounds. We continuously look to progress the ways in which we create families and bring people together and encourage applications from people across all communities. We are committed to ensuring that our people and our services reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and applications from people from under-represented groups are particularly welcomed.
PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment enquiries. These include the provision of documentation of the right to work in the UK, Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, overseas police check where applicable and references covering a minimum 5 year period. All opportunities are based in the UK.
an adoption charity and family support provider helping hundreds of families every year through outstanding adoption and adoption support services
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Society of Authors (SoA) is the UK's largest trade union for all types of writers, illustrators and literary translators. We’ve been advising authors and speaking out for the profession since 1884.
We’re currently looking for a Membership & Operations Assistant to join our busy team. Our offices are based on Bedford Row / Theobalds Road in Holborn, London. The role offers some potential for hybrid working after initial training.
The role
As part of our member services team, you will assist with the smooth-running of activities in our London office. We’re looking for a tech-confident person to help with routine membership and database processes. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is required.
The successful candidate will be responsible for fielding incoming calls to the SoA and emails to the info@ email address, as well as updating member records. And as we’re just about to implement a new membership database, you will assist the team with testing and introduction across the organisation. The successful candidate will also be supporting in building management, staff and tenant needs in addition to deputising in the absence of the Head of Operations.
Key responsibilities
• Supporting Membership with communication via email and telephone
• Advising prospective members on how to join and manage payments
• Forwarding queries and contracts to the advisory team
• Issuing Public Liability Insurance documents
• Issuing replacement membership cards
• Inputting and processing applications
• Sending correspondence to applicants regarding membership
• Assisting with larger monthly processes, including but not limited to:
o sending subscription reminders
o data checking
o importing data to Mailchimp
o sending Direct Debit correspondence
• Assisting the team with the testing of the new database
• Packing and posting materials for external stakeholders
Additional responsibilities
• Opening and closing of the reception area on specific days.
• Handling incoming and outgoing mail and receipt of packages for the SoA and our tenants.
• Maintaining kitchen supplies and ensuring that this area is kept clean and tidy throughout the week.
• Being on hand to take care of any day-to-day issues which arise.
• Providing support to the Head of Operations which may be wide in scope.
• Assisting with events as required by the Head of Events or Head of Operations.
• Any other task reasonably requested from the Management Team at SoA.
Essential skills and experience
• Excellent call-handling and communication skills.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise work effectively and to complete tasks to strict deadlines.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• A friendly and approachable manner, with a can-do attitude and a common-sense approach.
• Previous database experience, an advantage if this is within a Membership organisation.
• Familiarity with Office 365, particularly Teams, Outlook and SharePoint.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage issues in a calm manner.
Empowering authors since 1884. We have been advising individuals and speaking out for the profession for more than a century.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Rehab Assistant
35 hours per week
£24-26,000 PA
3% contributory pension
25 days holiday pro rata per annum in addition to public holidays.
The post-holder will be based at Headway Surrey’s centre, at Headway House, 21 North Road, Guildford, GU2 9PU. Occasional remote working may be offered either permanently or ad hoc with Services Coordinator’s prior agreement.
3 months probation
On the job training will be provided at all times to help develop your skills and knowledge.
If the role was to extend past 6 months and following successful completion of the probabtion period, the post holder will be required to undertake a self-study Brain Tree Training Course, called Cognitive Rehabilitation for Professionals which will be paid for by Headway Surrey. Assignments, exercises, and self-tests are included throughout the coursework—some of which are mailed or emailed to a course tutor for feedback. Headway Surrey will provide 2 hours a week paid study time. The course should be completed within 6-12 weeks.
Training on Headway Surrey’s CRM database, Charitylog will be given.
A clean driving licence must be held. Car mileage allowance for travel to meetings in connection with work
JOB PURPOSE:
The main purpose of the role is to:
- Plan and deliver Thursday client centre sessions
- Plan and deliver bespoke one to one sessions to clients
- Line manager to Rehab Assistants
- Weekly check ins / supervisions with Services Manager
- Complete client admin in association with Thursday centre sessions
- To carry out assessments, goal setting and monitoring of clients and families into our services.
- To record all actions on the CRM.
A Rehab Coordinator will play a key role in achieving Headway Surrey’s objectives by supporting the Rehab Team to achieve our vision and mission:
Vision - To be known as the go to place for acquired brain injury in Surrey. Supporting people in Surrey from all circumstances with traumatic and acquired brain injury, their carers, and families, are supported to improve their quality of life by optimising recovery and maximising independence.
Mission – Headway Surrey supports people with head injuries, their families, and carers, and promotes understanding of the implications of head injury throughout Surrey.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The key areas of responsibility include:
- To follow the directions of the CEO/Office Manager to work with the Rehab Team to provide a range of high-standard person-centred professional services.
- To process initial referrals (telephone and email) and record on CRM.
- To process all enquiries allocated by the Services Manager and action within 24 hours or allocate to other team members. To answer the telephone to clients, which is also a telephone helpline.
- To attend team meetings as required, either in-person or zoom.
INITIALLY
To undertake an induction program given by the Services Manager or CEO. Observation of sessions, training on CRM, telephone system and other processes/systems.
OTHER TASKS
As a small organisation we plan carefully, but sometimes, medical and unplanned absences may present themselves. We may need you to cover / help the team. Training will be given, so that you are prepared for these eventualities.
To provide occasional support in the wider administration duties of the organisation as directed by the Service's Manager.
Headway Surrey is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is based solely on a person's merit, skills, experience and qualifications directly related to professional competence.Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of disability, age, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
How to apply
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To apply, please send your CV and a short email, highlighting anything that will support your application to show why you are a great fit for our job.
No closing date: Position needs to be filled as soon as possible. 2 interviews (1 on zoom and 1 at the Guildford centre), references, DBS check.
Headway Surrey supports people with head injuries, their families, and carers, and promotes understanding of the implications of head injury
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.