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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced Learning Team Coordinator to join Westway Trust providing support to the Learning Team Managers.

You will be a friendly and enthusiastic individual with strong administration experience along with excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills who will be committed to working for a charity supporting and enhancing the lives of people in the North Kensington community. 

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Administrative Support

• Undertake administrative duties as directed by the Supplementary Schools Partnerships Manager and the Community Development Manager.
• Maintain information on records and databases as required
• Produce letters, reports, action sheets and documents, as necessary
• Set up meetings and take minutes, as required
• Assist with administrative tasks for project planning
• Manage administration associated with accreditation and awarding bodies for Quality Mark assessments as required
• Carry out administrative duties in relation to registers, cancellations, course documentation and course evaluations data
• Coordinate responses for outstanding stakeholder queries
• Assist with promotional tasks such as mail-outs and outbound progression calls, newsletter, and promotional events/open days
• Monitor office supplies inventory and place orders for learning team projects
• Process criminal record checks (DBS) for volunteers
• Coordination of all data management and impact reporting across team Programmes
• Support the Communications Team in developing and enhancing the communications and marketing strategies for the charity around Learning and Skills, including contributing to the Westway Trust and Westway Learning Twitter accounts and other social media and communication channels
• Assist with community events as required by agreement

Financial Support

• Perform basic financial activities relating to processing payments
• Support the Learning Managers with financial processes (including raising POs, liaising with Accounts for invoices, and processing credit card statements)

Special projects support, for example:

• Undertake administrative duties for the Lords Trading Card Directory
• Keep the Westway Trust and Kensington & Chelsea Social Council (KCSC) service directories updated
• Undertake administrate duties for the after school club Mondays and Thursdays 4.30pm – 6.30pm and help out with activities such as art, reading, games.
• Help organise seasonal events, such as Easter, Halloween, Christmas parties

Knowledge and Experience:

• At least one years’ administrative experience working in a busy office
• Strong customer service experience
• Experience of working in a customer-focused and/or community organisation
• Good organisational, prioritising and problem solving skills, with the resilience to work effectively under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Ability to provide a friendly and efficient service to the Learning Team Managers; learners and members of the community
• Experience of working with a high level of accuracy
• Is flexible, open to, and adapt to new ideas
• Can take the initiative to get things done and not afraid to make suggestions for continuous improvement
• Must have good IT skills, including MS Office Word, Excel and Access
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding; health and safety and security; confidentiality for all learners (adults, children and young people), and complete online training as required
• Commitment to living out the Westway Trust values including placing the community at the center of all we do.
• Demonstrable understanding of, commitment to, and promotion of equality of opportunities, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable

• Connection to or significant understanding of the local area and its social, cultural and political heritage would be highly desirable
• Experience of working within GDPR legislation
• Community work experience

Benefits of working with us:

• Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
• Sick pay scheme
• Investor in People (IiP) employer
• Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Season ticket / bicycle loan
• Free eye test voucher

Interview date: Monday 3 March 

The application deadline is Friday 21 February when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early.  An early application is strongly recommended. 

Age UK's Digital & Technology division is recruiting for a Service Desk Team Leader to join our customer-centric team.

This is an exciting time for the Service Desk as it is working to deliver a service improvement roadmap aligned to the Service Desk Institute's global best practice standards.

You will lead a team of Service Desk Analysts, with responsibility for tasks related to operational performance and people management. You'll work with the Senior Service Desk Analyst to develop and grow the team's technical skills.

The team will provide first touch support for all of Age UK's technical Infrastructure - including desktop, software and mobile device management and Telephony (includes Incidents, Requests and Changes). You'll work on operational and administrative activities associated with the Service Desk - including reports, account management, moves, adds, deletes and changes.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Service Desk Team Leader to use your innovation to add to a Knowledgebase to help ensure team resiliency wherever possible.

This fulfilling role is offered on a hybrid contract with circa 4 days a week being worked on site at our London office. There will be a requirement to cover the Service Desk between the opening hours of 8am-7pm as agreed on a rota-basis.

Must haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

Experience
Significant experience of operational management of a medium sized remote team on a busy Service Desk. (A, I)
Significant people management experience (A, I)
Significant experience of working with and managing Incident Management and Request Fulfilment processes (I, P)
Significant experience of working with an ITSM platform (A, I)
Significant experience of working with a Telephony platform (A, I)
Experience of working in an ITIL environment with a demonstrable knowledge of how ITSM processes are utilised to deliver an outstanding service (A, I)

Skills and Knowledge
Good understanding of effective Office 365 administration support (A, I)
Good understanding of effective Windows 10 troubleshooting support (A, I)
Good understanding of effective Active Directory/Azure Active Directory support (A, I)
Good understanding of Intune support (A, I)
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (A, I, P)

Personal attributes
Passionate about providing a brilliant User Experience (I, P)

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information
This role is hybrid between home-based and your designated office(s) with 4 days a week on-site plus ad-hoc as requested by the IT Service Delivery Management team. You'll be expected to share management cover of the Service Desk 8-7 core hours rota with the Service Desk leadership team.

Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected. CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is able to provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for eligible roles only. If this applies to you, please contact the recruitment team to discuss. If the role is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship you will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

About Us

The Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS) is a Home Office-funded organisation working to increase awareness of the risks of strangulation, develop a research evidence base, and improve responses to victims and survivors. Since our establishment in 2022, we have become a recognised centre of excellence in this field, working in partnership with SafeLives and Bangor University.

As part of the Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine (FFLM), we collaborate with key stakeholders to influence policy and best practices in addressing strangulation within domestic abuse, sexual violence, and other contexts.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Administrator/Coordinator to join our small but impactful team. You will play a crucial role in providing administrative support, coordinating meetings and events, and ensuring smooth communication between IFAS, our partners, and key stakeholders.

Your work will directly contribute to our mission by supporting research, training, and awareness initiatives, ultimately helping to improve outcomes for victims and survivors. This is a remote role with occasional travel required for meetings and events.

About You

You will be a detail-oriented and efficient administrator with experience in managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. You will have strong communication skills and the ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

A passion for influencing positive change in society, particularly in areas related to domestic abuse and sexual violence, is highly desirable.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths, or relevant work experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in an administrative support role, managing multiple tasks and deadlines
• Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and external partners
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and digital communication tools
• Experience coordinating meetings, drafting agendas, and taking minutes
• Ability to problem-solve independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Desirable:

• Knowledge or interest in domestic abuse, sexual violence, and related societal issues
• Experience with website content updates, Canva, Mailchimp, or WordPress
• Event and training coordination experience

How to apply: Please click on the 'Quick Apply' button to submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience to date and suitability as a candidate.

As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we’re determined to stop this from becoming a reality. We’re working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. But we will not stop there. With your support, we will keep going until every person is free from the heartbreak of dementia. We exist for a cure.

Sitting within the Chief Executive’s Office, this new position of CEO Office Executive will play a key role in delivering high quality, proactive administrative support to our Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees. They will be carrying out key administrative duties within the team, predominantly in executive support but also more widely across governance, strategy and internal communications. 

Reporting to the Head of Governance, they will be a key member of the Governance and Executive Support team, enabling members of Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Senior Team to carry out their roles efficiently and to support delivery of Alzheimer’s Research UK’s strategy.

This role is also available for those looking for part time working with a minimum of 28 hours.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Administrative support

To provide proactive and high-quality administrative support to enable our Senior Team to carry out their roles effectively, to include:

· Assist the Executive Support team in providing administrative support to the Chief Executive and other Executive Directors as required.

· Arrange and attend meetings across Alzheimer’s Research UK, which may include taking and issuing minutes, drafting agendas, collating and distributing papers as appropriate, locating suitable meeting venues, room reservations and refreshments.

· Filter general information, queries, telephone calls, emails, and invitations received for the senior leadership team by redirecting to an appropriate point of contact.

· Ensure travel arrangements, including international travel, are managed effectively and within budget, including booking travel and accommodation, producing a detailed travel itinerary, arranging currency and visa requirements.

· Complete expense claims, ensuring receipts are obtained and expenses are claimed in accordance with the relevant policy.

Governance, internal communications and strategy

· Work with the Governance team to support delivery of Alzheimer’s Research UK’s governance arrangements including preparation for meetings, management of meeting logistics including locating suitable meeting venues, room reservations and refreshments and general support as required. 

· Help maintain a calendar of activity within the CEO Office to support the prioritisation and preparation ahead of engagement opportunities for Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Senior Team. 

· Conduct research and information gathering to support project planning and decision making.

· Learn how to use / and be proactive in using the organisation's CRM system (Salesforce) to record key activity for the CEO Office Team.

· Support the internal comms team in their aim to make all employees feel connected to the organisation and their colleagues. This could include supporting the preparation and delivery of employee events, assisting with the collation of information for regular, all-employee comms, such as the monthly all-employee meetings and the monthly CEO newsletter, and helping to promote the CEO Office via Internal Comms.

· Work with the Director of Strategy and Governance to provide support on key priority projects relating to strategy delivery.

· Help arrange and service CEO Office team activities throughout the year.

What we are looking for:

· Previous experience working in a busy administrative or coordinator role.

· Excellent customer service skills.

· Excellent inter-personal skills, with an ability to build and maintain relationships, trust, and inspire respect at all levels.

· Excellent prioritisation skills.

· Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high attention to detail.

· Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload.

· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity and empathy.

· Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.

· Excellent listening skills

· Able to demonstrate flexibility, an ability to learn and a willingness to adopt new ways of working.

· Proficient IT skills in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £25,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 23rd February 2025, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 3rd March 2025. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Pestalozzi International is going through an exciting period of transformation and this is a new role within the organisation working closely with the Marketing Lead. Your role will take two forms, one will be to manage our social media, maintaining our brand and voice across our social media channels, and providing timely reporting.The other side will be to support the whole team with designing premium quality marketing materials, graphics for our website and printed/emailed materials.

You will need to be highly creative to develop our voice on these social  channels and to capture attention with impactful and engaging communications. You will support our community growth, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, building our online community of Alumni and inspiring new and existing supporters to engage further. 

This position will also support our overseas partners, helping to develop their capacities and contributing to the life-changing programmes our charity supports.

Main duties/responsibilities:

• Responsible for our social media outputs over LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

• Produce regular metrics and reporting on social media and digital engagement.

• Produce digital content such as brochures, fundraising documents, emails.

• Graphic design of marketing and fundraising materials and presentations as requested by other team members.

• Design and distribution of digital and printed supporter newsletters.

• Graphic design of Impact Reports and Annual Review.

• Social media outputs, website content creation, particularly around our Alumni audience, promoting Alumni reunions/key dates.

• Manage our library of photography and video content.

• Update the website.

• Liaise with teams across the globe to gather impactful content.

• Work in collaboration with the Marketing Lead and Fundraising team to develop digital and social media campaigns to maximise engagement of new and existing supporters.

• Update programme materials to improve relevance of the educational content.

Person Specification:

The successful candidate will be a highly engaged and dynamic individual who believes in the work we do and wants to let the world know. They will be bursting with ideas and excited by our vision and desire to work in the charity sector.

They will be able to clearly demonstrate the following experience and attributes:

Essential:

• Evidence of running creative and impactful social media campaigns on mentioned platforms

• Evidence of graphic design competency - good knowledge of Canva, Adobe Creative Suite products such as Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop. (Or preferred programme)

• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor, use of collaborative docs, etc), Google workspace, Hootsuite or other similar scheduling software

• Strong organisational skills and a collaborative approach to working

• Meticulous eye for detail, especially with written content

• Able to communicate and respect diverse teams with a genuine, down-to-earth nature

• Must be eligible to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Good understanding of advertising on social platforms

• Video editing experience

• Capable of static and ideally animation design

• Use of WordPress, Wix, Squarespace or similar web software 

• Third sector experience

• Happy to travel internationally to remote countries

Summary

• Oversee and support the Payroll Officers to undertake end-to-end payroll processing for all relevant payrolls (starters, leavers, changes, variance checking etc.) delegating and allocating tasks as required
• Process changes and ensure payroll deadlines are met
• Adhering to internal control requirements and undertake key checks in line with agreed processes and audit compliance
• Working within Service Level Agreements and supporting the production of relevant KPIs to monitor performance of the team

• You will need to be A Level or equivalent standard and significant proven ability in a similar role, with significant experience of working within a payroll environment using computerised payroll systems
• You'll also need to have a payroll qualification (CIPP National Payroll Certificate or similar) to Level 3

• A salary of £40,572 plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

• Strive for Excellence
• Show Compassion
• Respect others
• Collaborate
• Act with Integrity

This is an exciting time to be at Battersea at the start of a new five-year strategy for the charity as it seeks to scale up and deliver new services and partnerships that will help it in its mission to help more dogs and cats, creating lasting change for animals and those who care for them, wherever they are. Earned media and PR is crucial to help Battersea build its visibility awareness, and relevance to new and existing audiences to support engagement with our strategic aims. The PR team play a key part in telling our story, shifting public attitudes, and generating support. 

We need a confident, dynamic and enthusiastic Press / Media Officer to help us drive visibility, affinity, and relevance amongst new and existing audiences. They will ensure Battersea maintains a high profile and strong, influential voice by working closely with the media and delivering quality proactive and reactive media activity that supports the charity’s strategic aims to help more animals. This role will focus on promoting the work Battersea is doing to help animals not just at our three centres, but also across the UK and overseas. 

Responsibilities will include responding to press enquiries and working with production teams, as well as supporting the wider Marketing & Communications directorate on the delivery of integrated campaigns and PR plans that support our animal welfare campaigning (Our Voice), our brand platform ‘We’re all in for them’, our global programmes strategy, our income generation activity, and our sector and corporate partnerships.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 23rd February 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 3rd March 2025 (1st round); w/c 10th March 2025 (2nd round)

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

We are looking for a highly organised, pro-active and confident Digital Communications Officer to join our Campaigns and Communications team. You will work closely with the Digital Communications Manager to support all things digital including social media and website content, as well as coordinating digital content for a European funded endometriosis research project. You’ll enjoy working as part of a small but driven communications and campaigns team, who are passionate about raising awareness and driving change for those with endometriosis.

Endometriosis impacts the physical and mental health of 10% of women and those assigned female at birth, from puberty to menopause - although the impact may be felt for life. Yet it’s a disease most people have never heard of, do not understand and currently has no cure. It costs the UK economy around £8.2 billion every year in healthcare costs, loss of work and treatments and yet it isn’t recognised by most employers. As the UK’s leading charity for all those affected by endometriosis, we’re determined to change this and ensure that everyone gets prompt diagnosis and the best treatment and support.

This is an exciting opportunity to help drive Endometriosis UK’s work forward and play a key role in raising awareness of endometriosis and driving change for those affected by the disease. We look forward to receiving your application.

Job title: Digital Communications Officer
Reporting to: Digital Communications Manager
Working hours: Full time / 37.5 hrs a week. Will consider 4 days a week for the right candidate.
Location: Endometriosis UK’s office at London Bridge, with hybrid option (2 days per week working from home).
Contract: Permanent
Annual salary: £28,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
(including London Weighting)
Closing date for applications: Monday 17th February, 9am
Interview Date: Interviews will take place on Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th February at our office in London Bridge.

Role Summary & Responsibilities

As a Junior Fundraiser, you will work closely with our fundraising team to support and execute initiatives that generate vital income for our organisation. This is an entry-level role with comprehensive training, ideal for someone looking to start a career in fundraising, charity work, or nonprofit management.

What We’re Looking For 

We’re seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual with: 

• A passion for making a difference and supporting good causes. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Creativity and a proactive approach to problem-solving. 

• Good organizational and time-management skills. 

• A willingness to learn and develop fundraising skills. 

• Experience with social media and basic computer applications (desirable but not essential). 

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training and mentorship to kickstart your career in fundraising. Including Level 3 Fundraising training from the University of Kent.  

• A supportive and inclusive working environment. 

• Opportunities to lead on projects and grow your confidence. 

• The chance to work on meaningful projects and make a real impact. 

• Free on-site parking

• Regular public transport to Oxford, Abingdon, Didcot and Wantage 

• Shutdown over Christmas period 

• Birthday wellbeing day off 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Generous annual leave 

• Fair company sick pay 

• Pension scheme 

Career Progression: Upon successful completion of the training programme and achieving the necessary qualifications, there will be opportunities for career advancement within the organisation. This includes potential promotions to more senior fundraising roles, allowing you to further develop your skills and take on greater responsibilities.

Please refer to the attached role description for further information on responsibilities and benefits. Responsibilities may vary from time to time, depending on the needs of the organisation.

Job Title: Early Literacy Interventionist (Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery, Birmingham)

Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you keen to work with children to support and develop their phonics and reading skills? 

38% of children from disadvantaged backgrounds leave primary school in England each year unable to read to the expected standard. Chapter One is a fast-growing charity, with a vision of a world in which all children have the literacy skills they need to thrive. We work to ensure that all children have 1:1 reading support at the time they need it most.

Our Early Literacy Intervention (ELI) programme (based on a model that serves 20,000 children successfully in the USA) provides daily, 1:1, 7 minute phonics sessions for children who are behind in phonics. Using a bespoke technology tool, a trained Early Literacy Interventionist works individually with target children. 

This ELI role, reporting to the Schools Development Manager, is a great opportunity for someone who wants to develop and grow their knowledge of phonics and/or their teaching skill set. 

You will conduct an initial baseline assessment and then deliver differentiated, 1:1, targeted, 7 minute phonics sessions to pupils using a systematic, synthetic approach. Although you are employed by Chapter One, you will work closely with the school team to understand the progression of the school’s phonics teaching; establish tailored plans for each child and feedback on pupil progress. Using your knowledge and insight, you will also collaborate with colleagues at Chapter One to further improve the ELI model, the online tool and programme delivery.

Please read the full job description for details of the responsibilities of the role, and our employee recruitment pack to learn more about Chapter One. This is a part-time role, based at Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery in Birmingham. It is ideal for someone with previous school experience who is looking for a new and exciting challenge.

Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.

Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Management

• Develop and implement the charity’s financial strategy to align it to the charity’s main strategy and support long-term goals.
• Provide financial insights to the leadership team to guide decision-making and resource allocation.
• Lead on the preparation of the annual budget, ensuring alignment with the charity's strategic objectives.
• Monitor and forecast financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Work with the Treasurer and trustees to develop and update financial policies and procedures as part of the Resources Committee.
• Keep under review AvMA reserves strategy and policy and recommend changes as necessary. 

Day to Day Financial Duties

• Manage and oversee all financial transactions, including accounts payable & receivable, payroll and banking.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and cash flow reports.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including VAT, Gift Aid, and charity reporting standards.
• In conjunction with our investment advisers, support the trustees and CEO with the management of an investment portfolio including the planning of necessary drawdowns for cashflow management purposes.
• Oversee the preparation of year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Maintain and update financial systems, ensuring robust controls are in place.  

Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a financial advisor to the CEO, trustees and senior leadership team on all matters.
• Present financial reports at board and committee meetings, explaining complex financial data in an accessible way.
• Work closely with fundraising, operations and medico legal teams to align financial plans with organisational objectives.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior finance staff and/or volunteers, as applicable.

Other Duties

• To undertake other duties as required commensurate with this post.
• To attend quarterly Board meetings in person in London.  

 Person Specification

Essential:

1. Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA) or equivalent financial experience.
2. Proven experience in financial management, ideally within a charity or non-profit organisation.
3. Strong knowledge of UK charity accounting standards (SORP) and regulatory requirements as they apply to charities.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement financial strategies.
5. Proficiency in financial software (e.g. Sage) and Microsoft Excel.
6. Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
7. Good communication skills, with the ability to articulate clearly and effectively both in writing, on the telephone and face to face.
8. Ability to lead, manage and work effectively both as a member of a team and on own initiative.  Be well organised and remain calm under pressure.
9. Forward thinking and able to suggest appropriate changes to AvMA’s services to meet the changing needs of the public and the clinical negligence marketplace.
10. Passion, commitment and drive to promote patient rights and follow the aims of AvMA.
11. IT literate and confident with technological change.  Able to identify opportunities to improve our data collection systems; an awareness of the power of social media and how to use it to promote AvMA’s work.
12. Committed to principles of equal opportunities and diversity and inclusion.

Desirable: 

• Experience working with trustees or non-exec directors and presenting financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Knowledge of fundraising and grant management processes.
• Familiarity with Gift Aid, VAT and other tax-related processes relevant to charities

Grants Fundraiser

Would you like to use your fundraising expertise to help disadvantaged young people access life-changing educational support? We Are Seeking a Freelance Fundraiser to work flexibly over 8 days a month.

Position: Freelance Fundraiser
Daily Rate: Circa £250 per day
Location: Home-based, with monthly travel to London
Hours: 8 days per month (flexible)
Closing Date: 24th February 2025

About the Role

Team Up is looking for a passionate and experienced Freelance Fundraiser to drive our fundraising efforts and secure vital funding to support our mission. You will develop and implement fundraising strategies, focusing on securing income from trusts, foundations, corporate partners, and high-net-worth individuals (HNWI’s).

Key responsibilities include:

· Developing and executing a fundraising plan to meet annual targets (c. £300k).

· Researching, writing, and submitting compelling funding bids.

· Building and managing relationships with funders, ensuring long-term partnerships.

· Driving multi-year funding opportunities, securing grants of £10k-£50k+.

· Overseeing the work of a junior part-time fundraiser focused on small grants.

· Managing all grant reporting, ensuring timely submissions to funders.

· Ensuring compliance with GDPR and fundraising best practices.

· Supporting the CEO with corporate and strategic HNWI fundraising projects.

About You

You will need to be a self-motivated and proactive fundraiser with a strong track record of securing income for small to medium-sized charities.

Essential skills and experience include:

· Proven success in fundraising from trusts, foundations, corporates, and HNWIs.

· Ability to research funders, write compelling bids, and manage relationships.

· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to work independently and meet targets.

· A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Desirable:

· Experience working with education or socio-economic disadvantage charities.

If you thrive in an environment that values responsibility, accountability, and results, this role is perfect for you.

About the Organisation

Team Up helps disadvantaged young people double their expected progress through high-impact tutoring. Our volunteers, supported by qualified teachers, not only improve academic attainment but also build confidence and resilience. We have ambitious plans for regional growth and new programme offerings, making this an exciting time to join our team.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Fundraising Consultant, Grants Manager, Development Manager, Trusts and Foundations Lead, Bid Writer, Fundraising Manager, Freelance Grants Fundraiser, Grants Programmes Manager, etc.

Apply today for a fantastic opportunity to work flexibly while making a real impact in a growing charity!

At KICK, we are motivated to respond to a sense of hopelessness in many young people today as 1/3 of young people aged 15 identify with a mental health condition, 2million grow up without a father at home, many are disconnected from local communities with 95% now not attending church. We aspire to see a generation of young people who will reach their God given potential; where communities have been socially impacted; and where spiritual change has transformed a nation. Our mission is to transform young people’s lives, with God's love, through sport and support. We do this through values-driven physical education, street dance, mentoring, chaplaincy in schools and community KICK Academies to impact a sense of hopelessness and give them a hope for the future and a joy in the present.

KICK work in Infant, Junior, Primary, Secondary, Pupil Referral Units, Private and Special Schools to deliver the following services with Christian values embedded throughout every session:

- PE National Curriculum - Transformational Street Dance

- Solutions Focused Mentoring - Schools based Chaplaincy

In all that we do we seek to live out our values to encourage young people to be aspirational, to be compassionate in all circumstances, to deliver excellent quality sessions, and to be intentional in building relationships and sharing the Gospel with young people every day and to show integrity in our decision making at all times.  KICK is a growing charity currently working with over 100 schools and have established 30 KICK Academies across the UK. Our staff team has more than doubled over the last 3 years with KICK now employing over 90 staff. As an organisation we are engaging with over 28,000 young people every week and come closer to achieving our vision to reach a generation of young people, within a generation of time. 

Title:                      Head of Finance

Based in: London/Outside negotiable

Hours of work: Part Time (2-3 days per week split over 2-5 days)

Line Manager: Chief Operations Officer

Role Purpose:

The Head of Finance will strengthen KICK through the strategic management of finances including day-today tasks, budgeting and reporting. The successful candidate will provide both strategic and financial guidance to ensure that KICK’s financial commitments are met excellently and accurately. The role will also involve working closely with both the senior management team as well as the board of Trustees in order to maintain and grow a solid foundation for KICK to grow. 

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

· The Head of finance will have the ability to collate and present the monthly accounts to the Exec team and Board based on KICK performance, as well as problem solving potential issues that arise.

· Responsible for processing and running payroll, along with sessional payments and expenses on a monthly basis.

· Conduct Finance Committee meetings and project work as directed by the board or initiated by finance results.

·       The Head of Finance will be responsible for the annual budget and holding budget holders account on their spend.

· Ability to complete and present the annual accounts.

· Responsible for the management of our Book Keeper to ensure invoices are issued and bank accounts reconciled in a timely manner. 

Person Specification:

Proven Experience

- A degree in finance, accounting or a related field.

- Proven experience in a senior executive role. 

- Experience of strategic planning and business development.

- Experience of complex and multi-dimensional problem solving whilst having a clear knowledge of the options, impacts, risks when suggesting a resolution.  

- Experience of communicating with senior executive leadership in matters of strategic importance. The applicant should have the ability to influence internal and external partners to understand and accept concepts, practices and approaches of the job area.

- Experience of collating monthly accounts and annual accounts as well as managing various budgets across an organisation.

Skills and Abilities

- Outstanding written and communication skills.

- A forward thinker with the ability to be proactive in improving current activities and processes.

- Ability to empower, motivate and lead others through supporting teams to succeed, investing in the capabilities of staff and providing clear feedback.

-        The Head of Fiance will have the ability to show responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes whilst keeping a firm focus on priority management.

Personal Qualities

• The Desire to own, guards and deepen KICK’s Christian ethos, vision, mission and values.

• Able to take the initiative and be a self-starter.

• Passionate to see young people and staff progress and achieve their full potential.

• Clear Enhanced DBS.

Staff Benefits

• Company pension scheme

•      Full access to Health Assured programme

• Reasonable travel expenses paid

• Access to Taste Card

Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser
£28,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience
Leatherhead, Surrey 

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a children’s health charity that provides vital support to families. Through the various bespoke support they offer, last year they were able to help over 1,200 families.

We are seeking a proactive Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser who is eager to get involved in a varied fundraising role. This is a broad corporate fundraising position that will enable you to develop your account management and new business skills, working across a range of partners from different sectors. As Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser you will need to be creative, collaborative and ambitious to support the team in developing the corporate fundraising programme. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to develop their corporate partnerships experience and work with a fantastic charity that takes a ‘one team’ approach to their activities.

The Role:

• Manage a portfolio of corporate partners and deliver excellent account management to ensure key objectives are met
• Research and identify new business opportunities to develop the partnership pipeline
• With support, create compelling proposals/pitches for potential partners to drive income growth and engagement
• Manage inbound enquiries from potential supporters ensuring a positive experience with the charity

About You:

• An enthusiastic, self-starter that can demonstrate a positive and proactive approach
• Experience in a junior fundraising role and a good understanding of corporate partnerships in the charity sector
• Demonstrate effective relationship-management skills and ability to deliver engaging stewardship journeys to partners
• Confident communicator who can engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work across multiple tasks, be detail-orientated and prioritise workload effectively

Closing Date: Applications are being received on a rolling basis
Interviews: First interviews TBC

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.