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JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
As an eCommerce Assistant, you will play a vital role in our dynamic retail team, working closely with the eCommerce Manager to manage daily operations and support income growth. This will be achieved through the sale of a wide variety of donations from our high street shops on our online platforms, primarily eBay and other marketplaces.
Your core responsibilities will include processing high-quality stock, managing listings, providing excellent customer service, dispatching orders, and supporting a team of volunteers to ensure smooth and efficient operations. You will also collaborate with Shop Managers to communicate stock requirements and maintain a steady flow of donations. In addition, this role involves supporting the organisation and participation in events to drive sales and raise awareness, alongside collaborating with auction houses, where appropriate, to secure the best price for high-value items.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in online sales and, ideally, working knowledge of eBay and other online marketplaces. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a good level of written and spoken English are essential.
Responsible to
eCommerce Trading Manager.
Working hours and contract
Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week).
You will primarily work Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.00pm, with flexibility to work weekends as required by the needs of the business.
Salary
25k per annum.
Location
Based at our West Norwood Retail Office, SE27 9AA
Start date
As soon as possible.
Role Responsibilities:
· Support daily operations of online stores, focusing on efficiency, quality assurance, and achieving listing and sales targets.
· Create high-quality listings across various e-commerce channels with a focus on product condition, clear descriptions, and accurate details.
· Ensure daily listing targets set by your line manager are met consistently.
· Adhere to efficient processes for stock processing, listing optimisation, and order fulfilment, ensuring all steps meet company standards.
· Oversee the production of high-quality photographic assets for product listings and marketing activities.
· Control pricing strategies to maximise sales and profitability, supported by regular sales and performance analysis.
· Collaborate with auction houses, where appropriate, to secure the best price for high-value items, maximising the impact for our beneficiaries.
· Support the organisation and participation in events and pop-ups to drive sales and raise awareness of our mission.
· Work closely with Shop Managers and the Donations Hub team to source appropriate volumes of stock to meet listing targets. Provide training and development to win hearts and minds and ensure smooth stock supply.
· Maintain high standards of customer service across platforms by responding promptly to inquiries, feedback, and complaints, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
· Ensure volunteer and team expenses are accurately recorded and comply with relevant procedures.
· Follow correct procedures for processing retail Gift Aid to maximise its value for the charity.
· Support the training and management of volunteers, providing inductions, supervision, feedback, and ongoing support to create a positive and productive work environment.
· Collaborate with marketing and communications to implement effective online sales strategies and optimise the charity’s online presence.
· Research and monitor industry trends, sales data, and best practices in eCommerce, applying new learnings to improve performance
· Proactively assess personal development needs and seek out opportunities for growth within the eCommerce field.
· Ensure adherence to financial and security protocols for online sales and maintain operational functionality.
· Support the maintenance of equipment and ensure it is in good working order to support eCommerce operations.
· Help maintain a clean and organised working environment, ensuring both the physical workspace and digital records are well-managed.
· Ensure fulfilment processes are followed, including packaging items securely, checking that details match orders, meeting dispatch times, adhering to inventory procedures, and processing returns as per policy, to maintain a high standard of customer satisfaction.
· Coordinate with third-party logistics providers to ensure timely order dispatch and shipping.
· Identify areas for continuous improvement in fulfilment, customer service, and operational processes, suggesting and implementing solutions to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
· Help maintain a safe working environment for staff and volunteers, adhering to health and safety policies and assisting with necessary safety training.
Person specification:
Skills, knowledge & experience
Essential
- Experience with online marketplaces, particularly eBay and Depop, for listing and inventory management, and supporting sales and fulfilment.
- Ability to assist with sales analysis, understanding basic metrics to help improve performance.
- Basic photography skills for creating high-quality images of products for listings.
- Knowledge of popular brands and the ability to identify items that have potential value for resale.
- Research skills to gather information on items, brands, and trends to support listings and pricing decisions.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with attention to detail.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, responding to inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
- Understanding of eCommerce best practices, with a willingness to learn and apply new trends and technologies.
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
- Basic problem-solving skills, with a logical and calm approach to operational challenges.
- GCSE grade C or equivalent in Mathematics and English or a similar qualification.
Personal Attributes
- Comfortable working in a small team, with a positive, “can-do” attitude.
- Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks and maintain efficiency under pressure.
- Adaptable to changing circumstances, able to handle a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Proactive and willing to take initiative, suggesting improvements to processes and operations.
- An understanding of and commitment to supporting blind and partially sighted people, aligning with the charity’s mission.
Desirable
- Experience working in charity retail or a similar sector.
- Basic knowledge of Gift Aid and its application within charity retail operations.
- Understanding of marketing principles as they relate to online sales and branding.
- Experience with planning and organising events or promotional activities for online sales.
Flexibility
· The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as the charity develops and the role grows. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.
Travel: Regular travel across the UK (including Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales)
Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.
At Versus Arthritis, we won’t rest until everyone with arthritis has access to the treatment and care they need to live the life they choose with real hope of a cure in the future.
To turbo charge our progress towards achieving our goals we’ve created a new UK Advocacy (policy, public affairs and campaigns) and Health Intelligence department, within the Chief Executive Office who will pro-actively drive positive change with and for people living with arthritis.
About the role
We are now looking for an Assistant Director, who will work closely with and report to our Chief Executive Officer, to lead this new department. You will lead a growing department of 18 people and have matrix management of our nations policy and public affairs teams. Together you will deliver UK wide Advocacy and Health Intelligence strategies and ensure we make a step change in our influence.
About you
If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:
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a highly experienced advocate with exceptional policy and influencing skills.
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a strong understanding of how to use data and health intelligence to drive system change in health or a closely related area.
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a track record of working at senior level in a role which requires an organisation-wide, cross-functional strategic perspective on issues, challenges and opportunities.
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excellent communication, networking and influencing skills, with the ability to build purposeful relationships at a very senior level.
People living with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions have been overlooked for far too long, if you think you can help us change that, we’d love to hear from you.
*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.
Benefits
Your excellent benefits include:
- Flexible hours, environments and working practices to promote a healthy work/life balance.
- Health and wellbeing support – including the Employee Assistance Programme (free confidential 24/7 support with mental health, legal and financial queries).
- Simplyhealth cash plan.
- Supportive and inclusive culture, with a wide range of employee networks and support groups available to join.
- Learning and personal development opportunities.
- Competitive annual leave, with the option to buy/sell up to five days per year.
- Generous pension plan, with employer contribution of up to 10%.
- Life Assurance plan (4 x salary).
You must be based, and hold the right to work, in the UK to apply for this position.
Shortlisting
- We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We do not wish to receive contact from agencies or media sales.
Interview
Interview date to be confirmed. Interviews to be held at Versus Arthritis London Office.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee you will be offered an interview if you disclose a disability and demonstrate sufficient evidence within your application that you meet the essential criteria for this role. We will also make any reasonable adjustments you may require for your interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
HR & Office Administrator
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours a week
Salary: £35,418 - £39,146 (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Location: London (with hybrid working options)
Are you an organised, detail-oriented professional passionate about HR? Join CPAG as an HR & Office Administrator and become a vital part of our mission to end child poverty in the UK.
We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.
For more information about this post and to apply download the HR & Office Administrator job pack and application form.
If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process please contact us at the email address listed in the application pack.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 17th January 2025
Interview will be held on: Week beginning 27th January 2025
Child Poverty Action Group works to prevent and end child poverty – for good.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a staff ambassador for Day One, championing our values and behaviours and being committed to the difference that Day One makes is essential. The role sits within our Fundraising and Communications Department and will support the wider team.
The post holder’s primary duties and responsibilities are as follows:
- Create content for Day One’s social media accounts, website and email marketing
- Create video content for Day One’s social media channels and YouTube
- Work closely with Day One’s Services Team to identify patient stories which demonstrate the charity’s impact
- Write case studies and ‘stories of recovery’ based on the experiences of our service users and volunteers
- Support the management of Day One’s social networks
- Support the management of Day One’s paid advertising campaigns on social media
- Assist the communications and fundraising team with various tasks including:
- Assisting with events marketing
- Assisting with website content creation
- Supporting digital fundraising
- Support the wider Day One organisation with effective communications
What we’ll need from you
This job is all about supporting the communications team in raising the profile of Day One, primarily on social media and with a focus on short-form video content.
You’ll need to be a great communicator and creative thinker with a passion for making great digital content. You will work closely with our service users, volunteers and staff to make compelling content for social media in both written and video form.
You will need to be creative, proactive, empathetic and adaptable. Working closely with our fundraising and communications team, you’ll ensure people remain at the heart of our work by telling powerful stories that resonate with our audiences and effectively communicate the impact of major trauma and the support Day One provides. As we are a small organisation, you will need to be ready to support the wider team with fundraising and service delivery projects.
How to apply:
Upload your CV and a supporting statement, in written and/or video form, demonstrating how you meet the criteria and outlining why you’re interested in the role. Please include any examples of projects that you’ve worked on which you would like to share in your supporting statement. This can include relevant projects from your professional or personal life. To send a video as part of your application, please use wetransfer. com to send your file, please include your full name alongise your video.
Please refer to the attached recruitment pack for further details and the full contact details of who to send your video to.
Closing date: Sunday 12 January 2025
Online interview date: - w/c 20 January 2025
In person interview date: tbc
To send a video as part of your application, please refer to the attached recruitment pack for the full instructions.
Inspired ‘by patients for patients’ our vision is that no one has to piece life back together on their own after catastrophic injury.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Teaching and Learning Assistant - The Rise Sixth Form, co-located with West Thames College Isleworth
Full Time - term time only - 8.30 to 4.30pm
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of autistic young people? Are you patient, understanding, and eager to provide individualised support? Look no further! Due to growth, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our dedicated team as a Teaching and Learning Assistant at our renowned school.
At The Rise Sixth Form we aim to build aspirations, to inspire and to motivate learners so that they have the opportunity to make the best choices in life and reach their full potential.
All learners at The Rise Sixth Form will have a personalised timetable and will follow an individual learning programme designed to fulfil the aims and ambitions of the learners. Also sixth form learners will learn alongside staff and peers, and will be encouraged to develop their individuality and achieve their potential. Within this role you will spend 2 days a week at the Skills Centre (based in Feltham) supporting learners and 3 days a week at West Thames College.
At our school, we believe in fostering a nurturing environment that celebrates the unique abilities and strengths of each learner. As a Teaching and Learning Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping our learners thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. This is a chance to positively impact the lives of extraordinary individuals and make a genuine difference in their journey. When learners are not in lessons located at the West Thames College they will be supported at the sixth form base. Staff will be on hand to help learners prepare for lessons, support with coursework assignments, and help students review their learning and prepare for exams. Learners will also be supported with time management, revision skills, essay writing and exam access and arrangements
We are looking for empathetic and adaptable individuals, who thrive under pressure and have a natural ability to solve challenges. You will also need physical and emotional resilience to work with young people with a primary diagnosis of Autism, some of whom have other complex needs. You will be keen to use our positive behavioural approach, have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Please note for this role, appointed candidates will be based in Isleworth and Feltham.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Apply today and start your exciting career with The Rise School!
Closing date- 6th January 2025
Start Date- February 2025
Interview date- Week beginning 13th January 2025
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
We are looking for a proactive Fundraising Assistant to complete our daily data management tasks and offer support to the fundraising team to help Bliss to raise more money to help babies born sick and premature.
The Fundraising Operations Team plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient supporter care and data management, ultimately helping to maximize Bliss' positive impact on babies.
One in seven babies is born premature or sick and needing care on a neonatal unit – this isn’t what most parents expect for their baby. Join the leading national charity dedicated to supporting babies, families and NHS staff at this critical time.
Role Summary
Bliss is the UK’s leading national charity for babies born premature or sick, and we are looking for a confident data specialist with experience of overseeing effective, efficient data systems and processes to join our enthusiastic and passionate Fundraising department.
Terms
- Location: Hybrid (a minimum of three of your days over two weeks will be worked in the Bliss Head Office, London SE1)
- Salary: £25,000 FTE, Permanent
- Terms: 28-35 hours a week (Regular evening/weekend work (from home) at certain times during the year)
Role Details
This role primarily focuses on managing and supporting data within the fundraising operations. Key responsibilities include overseeing income data in the Raiser’s Edge CRM and assisting the Senior Data Officer with daily data management tasks. Additionally, you will support the Community and Events team by providing data-driven insights to guide fundraisers, as well as assist other fundraising functions. The Fundraising Operations Team is essential in ensuring effective data management and exceptional supporter care, contributing to maximizing Bliss' impact on babies.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- Strong analytical abilities, with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to use tools like Excel (including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables) to manage data effectively.
- Familiar with various fundraising techniques and the operational requirements of each, with experience in CRM systems such as Raiser’s Edge (preferable, but not essential).
- Able to work across multiple teams and adapt quickly to new environments, tasks, and challenges.
- Excellent administration skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
- Skilled in time management, prioritizing workloads, and maintaining effective internal and external relationships.
- Exceptional written communication skills, with an ability to communicate with empathy and professionalism.
For more details please view the job description and person specification attached to this advert.
How to apply
Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents
- Your CV (please ensure this does not include your age, gender or any other personal characteristics)
- Supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification. This should address the essential points of the person specification and is expected to be no more than 1,000-1,500 words long
This information is used when shortlisting candidates for interview.
It is Bliss’ policy not to contact applicants who have not been invited for an interview so if you have not heard from us three weeks after the closing deadline, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Recruitment Timeline
The deadline for applications is 9am on Wednesday 15 January 2025. First round interviews will be held virtually (via zoom) on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 January, with second interviews in person at our London Bridge office in w/b 27 January.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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This is an exciting opportunity to help Cambridge City Foodbank (CCFb) realise it’s vision of ending the need for foodbanks by assisting the development and smooth running of our Fairbite Food Club network, in support of the Fairbite Development Manager. The Fairbite Food Clubs provide affordable food to those in need for a small membership fee, as well as a sense of community and wrap around support such as financial advice. We currently have a network of five Fairbite Food Clubs throughout the city.
Main Duties
● Liaise with Fairbite Food Club coordinators on a range of operational issues, such as stock needs.
● Order stock through a variety of routes, e.g. supermarket, fruit and vegetable suppliers, FareShare etc.
●Look into alternate supply chains, to ensure we are getting value for money.
●Assist with the day to day running of Fairbite Food Club Arbury, such as arranging the volunteer rota, training new volunteers, checking stock needs.
●Help with maintenance issues arising relating to the Fairbite Food Clubs, such as new equipment needs or arranging to get equipment fixed.
●Ensuring that Fairbite Food Clubs are compliant with food safety and health and safety regulations.
●Carry out various administrative tasks, such as issuing time credits to volunteers, inputting member or volunteer data, producing signage for shops
●Support the running of a Fairbite Food Club session, where needed, alongside volunteers.
●Other activities may be requested from time to time by the CEO, consistent with the job role and the needs of the Charity.
Personal Specification:
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
● Strong administrative experience (including budget administration), highly organised, and able to effectively juggle multiple administrative tasks at the same time!
● Experience of community work and working with volunteers.
● Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship management skills.
● Competent in the use of Zoom/Teams and MS Office software.
● Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
● Able to do manual handling, including moving chairs and tables.
● Full clean driving licence, and use of car to travel between community locations.
Behaviours and competencies:
● Good community spirit and able to demonstrate empathy for the people we serve.
● Confident in communicating with people from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds in a friendly, non-judgemental manner, and to convey information and win support.
● Be committed to the vision, respect the ethos and uphold the values of Cambridge City Foodbank and Trussell.
Our Vision, Ethos & Values:
Our Vision is for a UK without the need for foodbanks. Each day we meet the need for emergency and affordable food, and tackle the causes of poverty, by harnessing the power of the community. We are an independent local charity and member of the Trussell Trust network.
We value dignity, justice, compassion, community and impact, in all that we do. We serve local people regardless of background, inspired by our Christian ethos and values.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity, we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
Currently: our amazing team of over 200 volunteers assisted by a small staff team, provided over 17,500 3-day emergency food parcels to people across Cambridge (around one-third are children) and distribute in excess of 170,000 Kilos of food.
Applications close on 31st December 2024
Interviews will be held on Thursday 9th January 2025
We meet the need for emergency and affordable food, and tackle the causes of poverty, by harnessing the power of the community.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
The Fundraising Volunteer Assistant (Ramadan Campaign) plays a crucial role in the lead up to and post Ramadan. The role provides critical support in fundraising collections and events. It plays a vital role in guaranteeing the secure storage and prompt utilisation of all funds and pledges. Additionally, it will collaborate and coordinate volunteers in their involvement in diverse fundraising endeavours (e.g. events, mosque activities and street collections).
The role will involve working occasional unsociable hours (weekends and evenings) and national travel, sometimes at short notice, during the Ramadan period to maximise our income generating opportunities.
About the Role:
- Support organised activities and events as part of the Ramadan work-plan.
- Maximum campaign engagement and fundraising on a community level across Mosques and relevant institutions.
- Communicate with Mosques and local organisations to schedule events and collections.
- Maintain communication and follow up with relevant stakeholders (donors, supporters, and volunteers etc) promoting the campaign.
- Provide administrative assistance to the Community Fundraising Volunteer Department.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Proven experience in developing and maintaining strong community engagement, particularly with Mosques and relevant institutions.
- Experience in successfully raising funds on a community level.
- Proficiency in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with Mosques.
- Ability to align activities and events with the established fundraising goals and objectives.
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and proactively address challenges that may arise in fundraising and community engagement efforts.
Why you should apply:
Join Muslim Aid as a Fundraising Volunteer Assistant (Ramadan Campaign) and support impactful events and activities during this special time. You will help manage funds, coordinate volunteers, and maximise fundraising efforts through mosque campaigns and collections. If you are organised, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference, apply now to join our mission and help amplify the spirit of giving this Ramadan!
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- 25 days annual leave pro rated + 2 Privilege days for Eid
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
We need to expand our Strategic Programme Team, as we begin to put in place the practical steps that will move us towards our vision to “bless the 1.5 million people” in our diocese who currently have no meaningful opportunity to hear the good news of Jesus Christ.
You will play a key role in shaping, articulating and securing funding for our transformation plan, and helping to develop and then manage key elements of the Strategic Programme.
The post is based at Church House, Daresbury, with some travel around the Diocese. A full driving licence and access to a car is essential.
Salary: £44,864 - 48,976 per annum, dependent upon skills and experience.
The background paper, job description, person specification, and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website - Please see website address in the attached documents.
Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs EA Geddes, Director of HR, preferably by email - Please see email address in the attached documents.
or Church House, 5500 Daresbury Park, Warrington, WA4 4GE.
Informal telephone conversations with Jon Pocock, Strategic Programme Director, are welcome - Please see contact details in the attached documents.
Closing date: Thursday 9 January 2025
Interviews: Thursday 23 January 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We need to expand our Strategic Programme Team, as we begin to put in place the practical steps that will move us towards our vision to “bless the 1.5 million people” in our diocese who currently have no meaningful opportunity to hear the good news of Jesus Christ.
You will play a key role supporting the development of our transformation plan, helping to secure funding, and then coordinating key elements of the Strategic Programme.
The post is based at Church House, Daresbury, with some travel around the Diocese. A full driving licence and access to a car is essential.
Salary: £32,271 - £34,225 per annum, dependent upon skills and experience.
The background paper, job description, person specification, and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website - Please see website address in the attached documents.
Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs EA Geddes, Director of HR, preferably by email - Please see email address in the attached documents
or Church House, 5500 Daresbury Park, Warrington, WA4 4GE.
Informal telephone conversations with Jon Pocock, Strategic Programme Director, are welcome - Please see contact details in the attached documents.
Closing date: Thursday 9 January 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 22 January 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
In this role, you will provide vital support to the Propel into Education team and the Senior Advice and Support Officer for Further and Higher Education, contributing to initiatives that guide and empower young people with care-experience on their educational journeys.
This role will be part of the Services department, but will work closely with colleagues in the Policy, Campaigns and Communications department and across the organisation to support the Propel Programme. We’re looking for someone who is motivated, creative, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of care-experienced young people. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence are essential for success in this role.
At Become, we ask interested applicants to answer several competency-based questions.
Your application and answers will be reviewed anonymously to ensure fairness and help remove bias from the application process. You’ll need to send us your CV but it will only be considered if you score well as part of the anonymous review.
If you would like an informal chat before applying, please contact Rebecca Jones, Senior Advice and Support Officer for Higher and Further Education, and we will arrange a convenient time.
Please also tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application. The deadline for applications to be received is Monday 6th January 2025 @ 9.00am.
Interview details:
Interviews will have two parts:
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A session with young people;
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A panel interview with Become staff.
Interviews may be held virtually using a video calling app (Microsoft Teams or Zoom) or in person at our location in Central London. If access to technology/ WiFi is difficult for you, please contact us so we can assist in making suitable arrangements.
Become also wants to ensure fairness in all of our interviews so all successful shortlisted candidates will be sent the interview questions in advance.
Interviews will take place:
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Young people’s panel: Tuesday 14th January 2025
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Staff panel: Thursday 16th January 2025
To apply for this role, you will need to:
Provide us with a copy of your CV;
Answer the questions below in no more than 400 words per question, providing relevant examples to demonstrate how you meet the skills and experience required;
Complete the Equity and Diversity Monitoring Form (this is not compulsory but very useful to us).
The charity for children in care and young care leavers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a motivated and enthusiastic individual looking to make a difference?
DEBRA is recruiting for a People Assistant to join our friendly, supportive team at our office in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, with some home working optional.
You will join us on a Part Timebasis working 18 hours per week, earning a salary of up to £11,828 per annum (dependent on experience).
About DEBRA
We are a national charity that supports individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – a painful genetic skin blistering condition which, in the worst cases, can be fatal.
Main Activities
- Carry out general administrative duties with the People team such as answering phone call and responding to emails
- Assist with the recruitment process including posting job vacancies, screening CV’s and scheduling interviews.
- Support new hire onboarding by completing DBS checks, obtaining references and issue the appropriate documentation.
- Ensure the HRIS system is kept up to date with employee documentation
- Collate Payroll information and input data onto the Payroll system.
Personal Specification
- Ability to communicate effectively with clear and concise language both verbally and with written correspondence.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and deal with conflicting priorities.
- Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information with diplomacy and discretion.
- Ability to respond to queries in a timely manner, ensuring a high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Positive approach with ability to work as part of a team and autonomously.
- Proactive approach to problem solving.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
Why work for us here at DEBRA!
Mission, Vision & Values
Our mission is a world where no one suffers with Epidermolysis Bullosa.
Our vision is that we live in a world where no one suffers with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) and we provide lifelong care, while seeking cures, for all those affected/impacted by living with EB.
Our values are based around respect, passion, care, inclusivity and we are committed to making a difference. These values are the foundation of our culture and are a significant element of being a Great place to Work.
We offer a competitive salary, along with rewards & benefits which include:
- Auto enrolment Pension with DEBRA contribution
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program which offers 24/7 access for staff and their families
- Employee Discounts Platform – includes Gym membership, Cinema, Holiday, various high street retailers, pluxee cashback card, eVoucher and much more.
- Generous Training Budget, DEBRA has a learning culture and supports and encourages Employee Voice.
- Career Progression for your continued personal development journey
- Annual Leave 25 days plus Bank Holiday (pro rata for part time employees)
Please note: DEBRA takes its safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we would like you to be aware that all positions within our organisation require a DBS check and two work satisfactory references. We are committed to working towards our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy in all areas of our work including recruitment. Please advise if you need any reasonable adjustments to during our recruitment or interview process.
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About Salford Lads and Girls Club
Salford Lads and Girls Club, founded in 1903, is a cherished heritage site and one of the UK's most iconic youth clubs. Our mission is to brighten young lives and make good citizens through a wide range of activities, including sports, arts, and personal development. Rooted in over a century of community spirit, we continue to provide a safe and inclusive space where young people can explore their potential, build confidence, and create lasting memories.
Job purpose
Support the Head of Finance, HR and Operations by helping with the day-to-day operational and administrative processes of the club.
Key job responsibilities
oOpening post; scanning, forwarding and filing as needed.
oAnswering the phone and dealing with enquiries, passing on to other members of the team as appropriate.
oDealing with email enquiries, either directly or by forwarding on to other members of the team as appropriate.
oDealing with hire enquiries – responding to enquiries, providing information and prices, preparing and issuing hire agreements.
oMaking stationery and supplies orders.
oHelping to keep paper and digital files and folders organised and with appropriate access permissions on the shared Onedrive/Sharepoint system.
oBasic IT support to other members of the team, as required.
oAdministrative support with employee and volunteer paperwork.
oAdministrative support with fundraising processes including but not limited to creating, printing and laminating signs and posters; ensuring the contactless donation points are always working; counting and reconciling cash; and other administrative support to the fundraising team as required.
oAdministrative support to other members of the team as required.
Qualifications, experience, skills and capabilities
The person will need:
-Proven experience in a similar role, and ideally experience in a charity.
-Excellent organisational and communication skills.
-Able to work collaboratively and make a positive impact to a team.
-Excellent attention to detail, self-motivation and excellent time-management skills.
-Ability to prioritise and deliver high quality work with minimum supervision.
-Knowledge of the relevant computer systems and software programs such as Microsoft Office, OneDrive and Sharepoint.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality as the roleholder will be privy to sensitive information.
-Commitment to ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion throughout all areas of the club.
-Flexible approach to working patterns to suit the needs of the role and responsibilities as required.
-Willingness to maintain and increase personal professional skills seeking training opportunities as appropriate.
Selection will be based on the job requirements and the individual’s suitability and ability to do the job. Applicants will not be excluded or otherwise treated unfairly on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, nationality, ethnic origins, marital status, disability, age, religion, belief or sexual orientation. Nor will applicants be asked about any of these protected characteristics during the recruitment process.
All personal data or personal information processed by Salford Lads’ Club will be done so in accordance with the eight principles of the General Data Protection Regulation.
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Cambridgeshire Community Foundation is the charity for Cambridgeshire, working towards a better quality of life for people across the county. The Foundation identifies the most critical needs of local communities, raises funds and awards grants to non-profit organisations that make a big impact in addressing those needs.
We are looking for someone to support the Marketing Manager in delivering a range of marketing and communications activities to increase brand awareness, support donor development and develop positive relationships with the charity’s key stakeholders and audiences.
Overview
- Salary: £23,000 (pro rata) per annum, rising to £25,000 (pro-rata) upon successful completion of the probationary period.
- Hours: 15 hours per week. We offer flexible working hours within overall working hours of 08:00 – 18:00. Working hours and days are to be agreed.
- Contract: Permanent, following 6-month probation.
- Reporting to: Marketing Manager
- Location: Hybrid. Predominantly home-based, with occasional work required in the office (Newmarket Road, Cambridge) and other locations across Cambridgeshire.
- Annual leave: 25 days per annum (pro-rata) plus concessionary leave during office closure between Christmas and New Year.
- Pension: A workplace pension scheme with NEST.
- DBS: DBS and security checks must be successfully completed.
Key responsibilities
- General: Provide day-to-day marketing and communications support to the Marketing Manager and the wider team, encouraging and promoting branding and communications best practice across the charity.
- Email: Manage the events email inbox and respond to enquiries.
- CRM: Use Salesforce to input and manage donor, event and campaign data.
- Website: Regularly review and update website content and carry out administrative tasks related to the website’s donation and fundraising system.
- Social media: Support content creation, managing activity, and analytics.
- Storytelling: Build our storytelling resources, such as written and video case studies to demonstrate the impact of our work.
- Copywriting: Create copy as needed for marketing collateral, campaigns and the website.
- Press and PR: Research stories, produce press releases, maintain media lists and record media coverage.
- Design: Design digital and printed marketing collateral, such as reports, posters and event invites.
- Events: Support the planning, promotion and delivery of the charity’s events and attend relevant external events. This will require occasional evening and weekend work.
- Campaigns: Support the planning and delivery of fundraising and brand awareness campaigns.
- Video: Record and edit video content.
- Analytics: Support the evaluation of our marketing activities using analytical tools, as required.
- External suppliers: Liaise with suppliers when required.
- Undertake other duties that may be reasonably requested from time to time by the Marketing Manager.
Essential knowledge, skills and experience
- A qualification in marketing or a related subject, or two years’ experience in a marketing or communications role (this can include voluntary work).
- Excellent written communication skills, with experience of writing engaging copy for different audiences, channels and functions.
- Experience of using Canva and/or software packages to create print materials, as well as digital and video content.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and personal integrity.
- Excellent administrative skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent IT skills, including experience of using the Microsoft Office suite.
- A full UK driving license and access to a car.
Desirable knowledge, skills and experience
- Experience of using social media in a professional environment.
- Experience of using Salesforce or another CRM system.
- Experience of using WordPress or another website management system.
- Experience of supporting the planning and delivery of events and/or campaigns.
- Experience of using marketing analytics tools, such as Google Analytics.
- Understanding of the charity sector.
Interviews
- We aim to hold interviews in the weeks commencing 3 February and 10 February 2025.
- Interviews may be held remotely or in person, depending on circumstances.
Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
We value diversity and we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures. We want to see every candidate shine throughout their job application process. If there’s anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Due to the time constraints of our team, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks after the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to recruit a self-motivated and highly organised person to join a health focused Trust as the Research & Policy Team Administrator on a full time temporary basis for 2-3 months with potential to become permanent. This role offers hybrid working with 3 days per week in their Central London office and 2 days working from home. Starting early – mid January.
Developing effective working relationships within the team will be crucial. You will also work with a range of external and internal stakeholders, including research collaborators and other support staff across the Trust.
You will have prior experience in PA, EA, administrative assistant or a team coordinator role. More importantly, you will possess exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong interpersonal skills. You’ll need to smoothly manage competing priorities with flexibility, diligence, and a friendly demeanor.
This role presents an exciting chance for someone with these relevant skills to immerse themselves in the realm of public policy and research. If you’re eager to develop your skills and grow in a supportive and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
Work with the Governance Business Partner to provide support to the Chief Executive
- Routine Diary Management: scheduling 1-1/ small group internal and external meetings
- Processing expense claims and completing monthly credit card reconciliation(s)
- Liaising with external event organisers to gather speaker information, format and share PowerPoint presentations and track speaking engagements for relevant reporting
- Assisting with general administrative tasks, including organising digital and physical files, printing relevant resources, greeting visitors on site.
Provide support to the Research & Policy team.
- Administrative support, including:
- diary management for the Director of Research & Policy
- ad hoc diary support for the Deputy Director of Research and Deputy Director of Policy
- booking travel, accommodation, conference registration and visas where required, and filing individual expense claims on behalf of the Research & Policy Team
- completing monthly credit card reconciliation(s) and obtaining approvals for team expenses where appropriate
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In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you.