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Committees Officer
Reports to: Operations Manager
Hours: 21 hours per week (flexibility to work remotely with one day per week with the team in our central London office)
Salary: £28,000 FTE
Other benefits: Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme
About the Association for Laboratory Medicine
The Association for Laboratory Medicine (LabMed) is the leading professional body supporting the practice and development of science in healthcare and laboratory medicine.
We are a diverse and inclusive community of scientists, clinicians, innovators, collaborators and researchers. We celebrate the power of science and medicine, the importance of partnership and the value of knowledge in the pursuit of human health and wellbeing.
We foster the highest standards in laboratory testing and patient care, provide trade union support for all our members, promote laboratory medicine to the wider community and support scientists and practitioners through scientific and training meetings, bursaries and awards.
Purpose
The work of the Association is managed through our committees and working groups. The purpose of the role is to ensure good governance through supporting the chair of each committee to plan their meetings including creating agendas and notetaking for their meetings.
You may also work with other functions within the Association including publications and operations to support specific projects and tasks that help ensure we meet the needs of our members.
What you will be doing:
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Support all committees and working groups which includes working with chairs and other relevant members of staff to set meeting dates, agree agendas, collate and circulate papers and write meeting notes and actions.
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Build a relationship with committee and working group chairs and ensure they are using a consistent approach to their meetings including recording any declaration of interests, identifying and advertising vacancies and using a committee work plan to track their work.
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Support any face-to-face meetings by setting up the room and managing catering for the meeting
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Ensure all committees have up to date terms of reference and role descriptions for the Chairs
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Ensure new Chairs and committee members receive the appropriate inductions
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Responsible for the process of updating the CRM, website and any other relevant notifications for any changes of committee’s members
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Support the Operations Manager with tasks including checking expense claims and invoices and setting up of payments
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As we are a small staff team you will also be asked to support other team members with tasks outside of this job role from time to time.
What you need to have:
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Proficiency in Microsoft 365
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Be highly motivated and have a positive ‘can do’ attitude
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A keen eye for detail
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team
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Proactive, organised and methodical
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Ability to respond and adapt at pace in response to external change factors
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Ability to manage several projects at any one time
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Strong communication skills both written and verbal
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Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations of quality
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Willingness to work flexibly
Our values:
LabMed is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality and diversity in our workforce. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our staff team. We know that everyone is an individual, so please always tell us what we can do to support you.
Our values are:
We are innovative – promoting new scientific development to improve health and wellbeing.
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We are inclusive – ensuring that we are open and accessible to everyone.
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We care for people – helping the healthcare profession deliver better care and providing a healthy and fulfilling environment for our members and their teams.
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We care for the planet – influencing how healthcare science can minimise our impact on the wider natural world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About James’ Place
James’ Place Charity was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts, but didn’t find it.
James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. James’ Place offers men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected.
The first James’ Place opened in June 2018 in Liverpool, the first of its kind in the UK, and has to date supported more than 2,300 men experiencing suicidal crisis through our innovative and safe therapeutic intervention. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centre and in our landscaped garden, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families.
In 2022 we opened a new centre in London and in early in 2023 we launched an appeal to raise over £10m to fund three more centres across the country. Our third centre opened in Newcastle at the beginning of 2024, and we are currently raising funds to open a James’ Place in Brimingham.
The Fundraising and Communications team
We are a small team with big ambitions. The team comprises a Head of Fundraising and Communications, two Fundraising Managers, a Senior Communications Manager and a Senior Outreach Officer. We are recruiting two roles to the team: a Fundraising Executive and a Fundraising and Communications Assistant.
Fundraising Executive
We are looking to recruit a Fundraising Executive to support our fundraising and communications activities and be part of our small and dedicated team. This role is a new post in the team, so it is a great time to join the charity as we invest in our fundraising and communications team to maximise our income and realise our ambitions.
About You
Having previously worked in the charity sector, you will be passionate about our cause and committed to supporting us in raising the money required to meet our ambitions.
With an eye for detail, strong analytical and organisational skills, you will be able to undertake research on prospective corporate, major, trust and public donors and produce high quality written reports to support funding bids.
Using your ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively, you will support fundraisers by providing them with timely and accurate information and manage a portfolio of smaller trusts and foundations, which will also include stewardship.
Please take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification and get in touch if you have any questions.
Fundraising and Communications Assistant
In this varied and interesting role, you will:
· Manage the receipt, recording and acknowledgement of donations received by the London centre and national fundraising activities, working with other centre staff on the development of administration procedures.
· Ensure the CRM database is kept up to date and support the fundraising team to produce high quality reports.
· Support the Events Manger in the delivery of fundraising and engagement events across the organisation.
· Support the Fundraising Managers in arranging meetings and visits with donors and prospective donors.
· Use digital media strategy tools to generate relevant and varied digital content across chosen channels.
· Create regular communications, reports and updates for fundraisers to tailor for their individual donors.
About you:
You will be a self-starter with a desire to make an impact and a connection to James’ Place, you will bring your passion, previous administrative experience and a proactive approach, to enable our fundraising team to be as efficient as possible. Using your knowledge and understanding of a range of social media platforms and your keen interest in learning about new digital innovations, you will support us in creating digital content across our chosen channels. You will work with our CRM software, Salesforce, to ensure our records are up to date, accurate and provide useful reports.
These are exciting opportunities for someone looking to take progress their career in the charity sector at a vibrant and growing organisation, working for a vital cause where you can have a huge impact. You will have an excellent opportunity to build and broaden your understanding of fundraising and gain experience, as well as supporting challenge fundraisers and working with a wide range of key stakeholders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are delighted to be hiring two new staff members to help build a Bath and North East Somerset Community Energy Network:
- Renewable Energy Outreach Coordinator
- Home Energy Outreach Coordinator
The Community Energy Network is funded by the National Lottery’s Climate Action Fund and will be run through a partnership between Bath and North East Somerset Council, Bath and West Community Energy (BWCE), the University of Bath and the multi-agency BANES Community Wellbeing Hub.
Project Background
To tackle the climate crisis and fuel poverty, we are going to need a LOT more people involved, taking action in whatever ways they can. Fortunately, there are hundreds of people in our area who are already stepping up to do this.
Our vision for the energy transition has two elements. Firstly, we must reduce energy demand, particularly from homes, where high energy bills are causing serious social problems. Secondly, we must ensure that the remaining energy demand is met by clean local renewable energy, owned by and with benefits retained by the local community.
The Energy Outreach Coordinators will support people taking action on both these elements.
Job Purpose
We are looking for a motivated community organiser and project manager with renewable energy knowledge to work with communities to help decide if, how and where to develop renewable energy projects in their area, as part of the BANES Community Energy Network. They will help develop a new engagement process that takes a grassroots approach to identifying sites and maximises community involvement in, and benefit from, new schemes.
The successful applicant will connect new and existing renewable energy champions to the BANES Community Energy Network and develop a programme of networking, celebration and learning to support them. The role sits within BWCE’s Communications and Engagement team and the post holder will be supported by energy experts from BWCE and the Centre for Sustainable Energy.
Principal tasks
- Community Engagement and facilitation: Work with community members, stakeholders, organisations and the local Champions leading the process to maximise local participation, for example through workshops.
- Partnership working: Coordinate closely with Bath & North East Somerset and Wiltshire Councils, the Centre for Sustainable Energy and local partners to co-develop and implement the programme.
- Organise events and activities such as workshops, drop-in sessions, roadshows and webinars to increase participation in the process and awareness of community energy.
- Project Management: Take a project management approach to organising, scheduling, monitoring and prioritising tasks and managing risks.
- Process development: Work with partners to co-evolve the Future Energy Landscape model, including a business case planning tool that can be shared with other networks and communities.
- Communications: Provide content for communications materials that resonate in the communities with input from local champions and support from the BANES council project communications offer.
- Evaluation: Undertake data collection and reporting of Network activities, supporting evaluation through follow-up surveys, case studies, focus groups, working with Bath University.
Application Process
The application deadline for the post is Monday 9th December, midnight. Invitations to interview will be issued by the 11th December. Interviews will be held on the 16th and 17th December and interview candidates will be notified of the outcome of the interview by the 20th December.
Bath and West Community Energy is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We look forward to seeing your application for this unique and exciting opportunity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
The British Gas Energy Trust is a charitable organisation dedicated to alleviating fuel poverty across the UK. We support vulnerable households, empower communities, and drive impactful change to help those in need manage and reduce their energy costs. As we continue to grow and expand our operation, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Chief Financial & Operating Officer (CFOO) to join our senior leadership team.
The Role
We are looking for a seasoned and professionally qualified financial & operational leader to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our financial strategy, ensuring strong governance and compliance, and supporting our mission to create lasting change for vulnerable households.
The CFOO will report to the CEO and work closely with them and the Board of Trustees, overseeing financial & internal operations, advising on strategic financial matters, and safeguarding our resources for maximum impact In addition to the financial aspect of the role, the CFOO will support the CEO with the day to day operational running of the trust, overseeing HR, Admin, Compliance and IT functions. This role also includes leadership responsibilities for a small internal dedicated team and oversight of external contractors and consultants.
The role is home based with some travel to meetings, including overnight stays within the UK as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Trust's financial strategy, aligned with our mission and long-term goals.
- Oversee governance, risk, and compliance processes, ensuring that all regulatory and ethical standards are upheld.
- Present clear, insightful financial reports and analysis to the Board of Trustees, supporting informed decision-making.
- Develop and oversee the internal systems and processes within the Trust, fostering a culture of accuracy, integrity, and accountability.
- Work closely with the CEO and senior management team, providing guidance on financial sustainability and risk management.
- Proactively identify and manage financial risks, ensuring resources are deployed effectively and responsibly.
About You
- A qualified Chartered Accountant
- An Experienced Financial Strategist with a proven track record in strategic finance within a charitable organisation, foundation, trust or relevant setting.
- Experience of overseeing both Financial and non-financial internal functions, processes and systems.
- Risk-Aware and Analytical: Skilled at assessing and mitigating risks, with a highly analytical approach to financial & wider risk management.
- Skilled Communicator: Exceptional ability to communicate financial & wider insights clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels, including presenting to the Board of Trustees.
- Governance and Compliance Expert: Strong knowledge of governance, compliance, and risk management in the charitable sector.
- A Strong and Supportive Leader: Leadership experience with a small team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
- Diplomacy & Commercial Acumen
Why Join Us?
The British Gas Energy Trust (BGET) helps families and individuals in England, Scotland and Wales experiencing hardship and who are struggling with energy debts.
You will be joining us at a time where many have been negatively impacted by the cost-of-living crisis and require financial support with their energy bills. You will be joining a collaborative and friendly organisation that is committed to helping individuals facing fuel poverty.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to bring your strategic finance expertise to a cause-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and motivation for applying by 21 December 2024.
We regret that we are unablwe to offer sponsorship and therefore the successful applicant must already have the right to work in the UK.
Note to agencies - We do not require third party assistance with this vacancy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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In this role, you will manage a caseload of clients, many of whom have experienced homelessness, addiction, or involvement in the criminal justice system. You will provide tailored employability advice, one-to-one support, and deliver workshops aimed at helping clients develop the skills and confidence they need to rebuild their lives.
You’ll support with our LEAP project, providing a crucial stepping stone for clients in the early stages of recovery. By collaborating with partner agencies and working alongside our Peer Navigators, you’ll ensure clients receive the comprehensive support they need.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The Good Shepherd values lived experience and a copy of our policy on recruiting ex-offenders is available with the application form.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete initial assessments, risk assessments and risk management plans ensuring a high standard of case management.
- Work with a caseload of people who have experience of homelessness, addiction, and/or the criminal justice system that want to improve their chances at moving into training, education and employment.
- Provide employability advice and a range of interventions with the aim of supporting them to improve their employability, access training, volunteering, and move towards employment.
- Lead on and develop the Good Shepherd structured volunteering programme for people in early stages of their recovery journey.
- Work with Peer Navigators from our LEAP team to provide additional support.
- Signpost and make referrals to external agencies and build positive working relationships with partner agencies across the city.
- Deliver one to one’s, workshops and group sessions.
- Collect, collate, and interpret data that is required to report on the outcomes achieved through this work.
- Record and update service user activity in line with GS Confidentiality Policy.
- Maintain a high level of professional boundaries in line with GS Safeguarding Policy.
- Observe all Health and Safety regulations related to the role and comply with GS Policies and Procedures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ALDER HEY CHILDRENS CHARITY
Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Assistant
Reporting To: Corporate Partnerships Manager
Salary: £25,307 - £29,634 (pro rata £18,984 - £22,229)
Hours: 28.13 hours per week* (Flexible Working)
Duration: 14 months Fixed Term Contract (January 2025 – March 2026)
Location: Alder Hey, Liverpool (Hybrid)
About us
Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year.
The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward.
We have recently closed our Surgical Neonatal Appeal, having successfully raised our £3m target towards a brand new, state of the art Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the hospital. This year we will be fundraising towards a new Same Day Emergency Care Centre, providing an unrivalled experience for our patients and their families.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy corporate partnerships team. The postholder will work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager and wider Charity team to deliver the corporate strategy.
Areas of support include management of incoming enquiries, team support for events, administration tasks for the team and supporting corporate partners.
Key Responsibilities will include:
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Income Generation & Stewardship
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Provide administrative support for the Corporate Partnerships Team including
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processing and sending out of personalised thank you letters
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dealing with incoming enquiries in conjunction with our operations team
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securing auction/raffle prizes
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ensuring the charity’s supporter database is kept accurate and up to date
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Help ensure relevant pages on the charity’s website are kept up-to-date and work with the wider team to enhance those pages.
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Support the development and enhancement of supporter journeys.
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Co-ordinate diaries and facilitating the organisation of meetings and events.
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Supporting the team with events such as Dragon Boat festival, Golf Day and Christmas Light Switch On and hospital tours for donors/potential donors.
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Support in the development of marketing assets both digital and non-digital. This could include including copywriting, editing, and proofreading.
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Monitor marketing resources, such as leaflets, to ensure stock levels are maintained.
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Some management of low value corporate partnerships as agreed with the Corporate Partnerships Manager.
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Assist with the arrangements to ensure that all donors receive outstanding stewardship to establish long term commitment to the Charity.
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Attend presentations and charity days to speak about the charity from time to time.
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Undertake other duties which may be designated from time to time by the Senior Team to achieve the Charity’s objectives, including representing the department on occasions, functions and events as required.
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Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.
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Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to the team’s development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers. Attend and support on events run by the fundraising teams where required.
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Gain and maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the charity’s work, priorities and future plans and act as a spokesperson for the Charity when required, including representing at external events as appropriate.
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Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager.
Our Values
Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our Hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families. Our values are:
Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable.
Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims.
Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it. We work together to share and grow. We inspire others.
Magical: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients.
*The charity is currently conducting a four-day working week trial, due to end on 31st March 2025. This means that, for example, staff previously working 37.5 hours a week are now working 30 hours a week to enable a four-day working week. The trial is monitoring the benefits of a four-day working week against productivity. We are confident that by embracing a more flexible and balanced approach to work, we can continue to create a thriving and fulfilling work environment while driving growth and success for our charity. Next steps will be agreed before the 31st March 2025, based on an assessment of the trial period; the four-day working week trial may be ended, extended or adopted permanently.
This fixed term contract is for 14 months at 28.13 hours per week. As part of our 4-day working week trial (working week Monday to Thursday) working hours required will be 22.5 hours per week if you opt to sign up to the trial and its associated conditions. If the trial was to end after 31st March 2025, the working hours required would return to the contracted weekly hours for this role of 28.13 hours per week. As part of our staff charter, we have a flexible working policy and can consider accommodating a flexible working pattern such as school working hours if requested.
How to apply
You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter which answers the following questions:
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How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills, please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.
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Why do you want to work for Alder Hey?
Closing date: Sunday 8th December 2024
Interview date: Monday 16th December 2024
Second Interviews: Thursday 19th December 2024
Note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification as required by the needs of Alder Hey Children's Charity.
Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make every endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments for applicants who require assistance in carrying out their duties due to a disability. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to equal opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
The post holder may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Programme Assistant will provide support to the School Partnerships team to help deliver the programme, and will report to the Head of School Partnerships. The role will include organisation and support for events, drafting and distributing email newsletters, data collection and processing, and other logistical and administrative support across the programme.
This post will have specific responsibility to the School Partnerships team in the first instance. The School Partnerships Programme offers funding and support to groups of schools in England that are committed to enhancing physics teaching and learning. There are approximately 120 school partnerships.
The Ogden Trust is a charitable foundation, started by Sir Peter Ogden in 1999, which supports the teaching and learning of physics. The Trust supports a range of initiatives, programmes and projects supporting schools, teachers of physics and informal science education.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Partnership Lead
Job Purpose
The Partnership Lead will play a key role in operationalising and overseeing the support for approximately 34 school hubs across England, contributing to local school improvement. They will also take the lead in operationalising the renewal of all schools across the Challenge Partners network.
Schools within Challenge Partners subscribe annually and join forces in local hubs, spanning England from Cornwall to County Durham. The hub works together over the course of the academic year pulling together a Hub Action Plan, which aims to tackle collectively agreed priorities using funding from Challenge Partners. Challenge Partners hubs provide the local element of our collaborative partnership.
The Partnership Lead will build and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and hold responsibility for ensuring all hubs have everything they need to provide an excellent experience to schools. They will also support the renewal of all schools, through leading excellent Customer Care practices and operationalising the annual retention campaign, working with the Partnership Development Manager. They will work closely with the Partnership Experience Manager and the team of Partnership Coordinators to ensure excellent delivery.
Established in 2011, Challenge Partners is a well-respected nationwide network of practitioners who engage in hard-edged collaboration and mutual accountability to ensure every school community can benefit from the combined wisdom of the education system.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Partnership Experience Manager, the Partnership Lead will have the following key areas of responsibility and will be expected to undertake other responsibilities commensurate with the role as requested:
Partnership Delivery and Development
Individual Partnership Delivery and Development responsibilities:
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Implement the annual cycle of hub work, including planning and implementing key partnership correspondence, activities and events.
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Support up to five hubs of their own, working closely with internal teams to ensure a high-quality experience for schools across all selected Challenge Partners activities.
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Lead the renewals campaign for all schools across the partnership, proactively escalating any renewal concerns, and monitoring and reporting renewals data.
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Oversee the monitoring of the Partnership inbox, ensuring all queries are dealt with by a member of the team promptly and effectively.
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Manage the Partnership budget; monitoring spending and signing off invoices within agreed budgets, including hub funding.
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Lead on ensuring an excellent experience for schools in Challenge Partners. This includes, but is not limited to, monitoring risks and mitigating/escalating as appropriate, and leading on Customer Care and Pricing Governance issues.
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Support the Partnership Experience Manager to deliver improvements to the quality of our hubs, ensuring all schools are getting excellent value. This includes, but is not limited to the engagement of new technologies, processes and ways of working.
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Lead on the implementation of new strategies for delivery in your areas of responsibility with Partnership Coordinator support.
Support all hub owners through matrix working to:
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Embed excellent account management, delivering outstanding support for our partner schools, multi-academy trusts and hubs.
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Maintain highly effective stakeholder relationships with Headteachers, trust CEOs, Senior Partners and Hub Managers.
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Induct new schools and hubs, making sure that all are appropriately onboarded to Challenge Partners.
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Implement Customer Care work, ensuring that all members of the team are able to monitor Customer Care cases and identify solutions.
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Deliver growth and renewals work, enabling schools and trusts to renew their subscription with Challenge Partners.
Data Management and Systems
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Ensure school data is accurately recorded on Salesforce (our CRM system) and work closely with the Data and Systems Lead to improve systems and processes.
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Monitor and report renewals data to inform renewals progress, predictions and strategy.
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Implementation of annual partnership evaluation work with the support of the Partnership Experience Manager.
Event Planning, Organisation and Monitoring
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Lead on the planning, logistics and delivery of an annual National Induction event for all new and rejoining schools, working with the Partnership Experience Manager and Leadership Team to agree event design.
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Liaise with speakers, venues and suppliers to ensure high quality delivery of the National Induction.
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Coordinate the team effectively to ensure excellent event delivery.
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Work closely with the marketing team to create a social media plan to showcase the National Induction.
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Monitor event quality and delivery, including dealing with and escalating issues to ensure positive solutions are reached.
Line Management
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Provide high-quality and consistent line management for up to two Partnership Coordinators, including regular one-to-one meetings and performance reviews.
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Identify opportunities for personal and professional development for direct reports.
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Provide accountability and support to direct reports to ensure excellent delivery across all Challenge Partners’ activities and meet key organisational priorities.
Matrix Management
At Challenge Partners, we work in a matrix structure which means that individuals collaborate across different work streams and are, at times, task managed by colleagues who are not their direct line manager
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Provide consistent and high quality task management to all Partnership Coordinators supporting activities related to hubs and cultivating relationships with all hub owners.
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Provide consistent and high quality task management to all colleagues involved in school renewals. This includes upwards management of Managers and Leadership Team.
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Collaborate effectively with other line managers and teams to support Partnership Coordinators to provide excellent delivery across all Challenge Partners activities and meet key organisational priorities.
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Provide training to all Partnership Coordinators in Customer Care and hub support.
Person Specification
Specific skills and attitudes we are looking for in an applicant are as follows:
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As one of our cadre of Leads, you will be a role model for our values at all times and a cultural lead within the team.
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Strong project management and organisational skills (a ‘completer-finisher’).
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Ability to prioritise effectively to meet competing demands and work under pressure, through excellent organisation and time management.
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Outstanding attention to detail, and pride in your work.
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Strong sense of proactivity, ensuring any issues are recognised and dealt with before they escalate.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deal with people diplomatically and appropriately, building rapport with those at varying levels of seniority.
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Positivity, optimism and agility - we are a small organisation and all staff are expected to contribute across the organisation (and sometimes beyond their specific job role) to ensure our success and sustainability.
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High computer literacy - confidence and competence in using Google Suite, Microsoft programmes and Salesforce (or a similar CRM system) would be an advantage
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A willingness to learn and give and receive feedback
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A passion for education, and a desire to make a difference
About Challenge Partners
Who we are: Challenge Partners is a practitioner-led education charity that enables collaboration and challenge between schools to enhance the life chances of all children, especially the most disadvantaged.
How we do it: The Challenge Partners central team works closely with school leaders and other education professionals to facilitate a variety of programmes and activities for schools in our partnership. We ensure the knowledge and skills of the best in our network are available to everyone, reducing the variability in education provision whilst improving the performance of all trusts, schools, leaders, and pupils in the partnership.
Our team: There are currently just over 25 in our growing team. We are dedicated to working hard for our schools whilst enjoying what we do and who we work with. You will be working in a friendly and dynamic group with backgrounds in education, the wider social enterprise and charity sector, and the corporate world. The majority of roles are school-facing, and team members work closely with leaders in our schools to generate and refine ideas and create maximum value for the network.
Our values
At Challenge Partners, how we go about our work is as important as the work we do. This is underpinned by our six values:
Excellence
We work hard and with urgency, striving for excellence in all that we do. We put the needs of our schools first.
Equity
We treat each other/everyone fairly, with care and respect. We value, encourage, and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We are one team.
Courageous leadership
Everyone is a leader, encouraged and empowered to take ownership and responsibility for their contribution to our mission.
Challenge
We expect the best of each other and support and challenge each other as critical friends.
Collaboration
We work purposefully together and in partnership with our schools to achieve more together than we could alone.
Innovation
We use and generate research and innovation intelligently to continually improve the work we do.
Benefits of working for Challenge Partners
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25 days of paid holiday per year
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An employer contributed pension - matched up to 5% of your own contribution
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Private health insurance
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London and hybrid working - we require all staff to attend our office in London or be present at an event at least two days per week, with remote working during school holidays
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A supportive and friendly team
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A chance to make a real difference to educational outcomes
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The opportunity to progress and develop skills in a young and fast-growing team
How to apply and our recruitment process
Interviews will take place on Monday 9th December and Tuesday 10th December, at our London office (Resource for London, 356 Holloway Rd, London N7 6PA)
Challenge Partners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Involvement & Engagement Officer will play a crucial role in delivering the new patient and public involvement and engagement strategy for Alzheimer’s Research UK. The role forms part of the Involvement & Engagement team, which sits in the Information and Involvement (I&I) department.
The team acts as a focal point for patient and public involvement at the charity, working to ensure that people with lived experience shape and inform projects and activity across ARUK. You will help to manage a key group of lived experience involvement volunteers, facilitate and deliver involvement activity and set the standards and processes for meaningful involvement.
The team also delivers public engagement initiatives, with the aim of making dementia research accessible and inspiring to the public through events and participatory projects and supporting researchers to deliver engagement. The team also supports fundraising colleagues and activities through helping to embed and enhance ways to engage supporters with dementia research.
The team forms part of the busy Policy, Communications & Involvement directorate and works closely with colleagues both within the directorate and across the charity. The I&I department’s mission is to improve understanding of dementia and the diseases which cause it and encourage and support the public and people affected by dementia to get involved in research.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
· Working with the Involvement & Engagement Manager, implement ARUK’s public involvement and engagement strategy.
· Facilitate, plan and deliver the work of the Lived Experience Involvement Group, including liaising with members and providing dementia specific assistance, arranging logistics for meetings, responding to queries, liaising with internal stakeholders.
· Support the recruitment of new lived experience representatives, with a focus on improving representation from people with a dementia diagnosis and those from underserved communities.
· Responsibility to ensure records relating to involvement work are kept up to date in line with ARUK policies and procedures.
· Helping to develop and deliver training on engagement and involvement for the Group, colleagues and the research community, working with the Research Involvement Manager.
· Work closely with the Policy team, sharing knowledge and insights and supporting their work to involve people with lived experience. Collaborate on special projects relating to involvement as appropriate.
· Act as a champion for public involvement across ARUK, effectively communicating the importance of involvement in the charity’s work and supporting colleagues to effectively incorporate involvement into key projects and initiatives.
· Working with the Involvement & Engagement Manager to produce ongoing evaluation of the involvement and engagement programme, proactively coming up with suggestions for new initiatives and continuous improvement of the programme.
· Working with the Involvement & Engagement Manager, deliver Inspire Fund, our public engagement grant scheme. Manage the application and post-award processes, maintain engagement with grant holders and support them in the delivery of their projects.
· Seek opportunities for public facing activity, that engage people with the topic of dementia and the importance of research, in line with ARUK’s strategic goals.
· Support colleagues to effectively engage with their audiences, creating and maintaining compelling activities and resources that bring dementia research to life.
· Keep up to date with patient and public engagement and involvement sectors to identify emerging knowledge and best practice that might benefit ARUK’s work. Take part in groups that support professional development around involvement and engagement.
What we are looking for:
· Coordinating or delivering public engagement and/or patient and public involvement.
· Project management experience, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
· Experience of discussing and communicating health or research matters with the public.
· Experience building and managing relationships with colleagues and external partners.
· Ability to translate complex science for a lay audience.
· Strong and effective written and spoken communication skills, ability to tailor to lay audiences.
· Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia and their families.
· Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems.
· Excellent organisational skills; the ability to coordinate various projects with different deadlines.
· A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences to a high level.
· Creativity, innovation and resourcefulness to identify opportunities and develop initiatives relating to involvement and engagement.
· Ability to work with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative.
· Good IT skills.
· Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK occasionally and to work outside of regular office hours when needed.
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 £30,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 8th December 2024, with interviews likely to be held on the 12th & 13th December 2024. 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
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Are you highly organised, resourceful, and passionate about making a difference? The Baobab Centre is seeking an Operations and Admin Assistant to support our vital work with young asylum seekers and refugees.
In this varied role, you’ll work closely with the Operations Manager and admin team to ensure the smooth running of our Centre by managing administrative tasks, assisting with IT and communications, and supporting operations and fundraising initiatives. You’ll also play a part in amplifying the voices of our community through social media and helping with community engagement activites.
If you’re a motivated individual with strong administrative and IT skills, a commitment to human rights, and an interest in supporting vulnerable young people, we’d love to hear from you.
This role is for 3 days per week depending on your preference. Working on Wednesdays is essential to provide reception cover.
ABOUT US:
The Baobab Centre is a non-residential therapeutic community that supports young asylum seekers and refugees who have experienced human rights abuses and have sought asylum in the UK as unaccompanied minors. Our two focus areas are rehabilitation and justice.
Please read the additional information below alongside the full Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Mental Health: All of the young people Baobab supports suffer significant mental health and developmental difficulties and many function in an unstable and more immature way than their chronological age. Due to their experiences it takes time to gain trust from the young people in our community. As a core member of our team, you will understand the impact of specific human rights abuses on the development of children and young people in exile and their individual experiences of loss, trauma and grief on their mental health and well-being.
Baobab’s Model: Please read the accompanying ‘Baobab Clinical Context and Model’ document for a detailed introduction. It often takes a significant amount of time to understand Baobab’s model of working, which aims for rehabilitation and justice through attending to both the internal and external world of each young. It is important that you strive to have an insight to the experiences of both the internal and external factors impacting on the lives of unaccompanied young people attending our centre. It is also important that you understand the ways in which UK society and policy impacts on young asylum seekers (including invisibility, marginalisation, discrimination, and the fact of waiting in uncertainty for a long time).
Multi-disciplinary Working: Baobab aims to be a reflective, thinking organisation and we place a high value on shared thinking time, sharing responsibilities and working together with others. A key aspect of the role is communicating and working in a holistic way.
The Baobab Centre is a non-residential therapeutic community that offers support to young survivors of human rights abuses seeking refuge in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a Senior Practitioner, I take responsibility for my own work and have a responsibility in assisting or supervising others in the team to achieve the overall team/service outcomes. I have a lead role in developing my part of the service/project.
I am responsible for one-to-one support including carrying a case load and developing and reviewing personal support plans; I work autonomously being able to judge when I refer to my Manager and I take a lead role in developing the service.
I work mainly on a one-to-one basis in the community and/or in people’s homes; and I may support group and other activities in the Change Mental Health Resource Centre – although one to one support is my main focus.
I support the Locality, Service and Area Managers, in their strategic role to meet national and funder criteria. I work l closely with partners in the community to identify gaps in the service where they arise and implement solutions in partnership with my line manager.
What I do and what I achieve
· I work closely with the Project Manager, Locality Manager or Area Manager to achieve strategic outcomes
· I compile and review service user development plans ensuring outcomes are being achieved
· I establish supportive relationships with each individual, encouraging individual responsibility and decision-making to maximise choice, control and self-management.
· I ensure that people I support are connected to other Change Mental Health services in the area as appropriate
· I provide advice and guidance to new or less experienced employees in my own area of responsibility
· My focus is ensuring continuity of service within the context of Change Mental Health values and strategic outcomes
· I ensure that careful and ongoing review systems are in place and maintained
· I build positive working relationships with local partners to better support our service users and to promote the work of Change Mental Health
· I develop new services/approaches in response to unmet need
· I collate information and prepare agency reports for line management as required
· I have a lead role to oversee that all Health and Safety responsibilities within practice settings are fulfilled
Who I am
· I am educated to SVQ 3 level or have experience working in mental health
· I work well in a team setting but can also work autonomously
· I have a sound theory base of social care interventions including risk assessment
· My value base is consistent with the aims and objectives of Change Mental Health
· I apply an analytical approach to problems in order to find solutions
· I am competent in planning and reviewing development plans and taking appropriate action if needed
· My I.T skills are of a good standard
· I recognise the importance of providing professional support and supervision to practitioners
· I have a sound knowledge of Health and Social care policy in Scotland and can apply this to my role
· I am keen to develop my knowledge and skills and attend training as required
I may also have
· Experience of delivering a Registered Service and meeting SSSC requirements
General Duties
· Act in accordance with General Data Protection Regulation legislation. Ensure all records, personal, staff and client data are managed in line with Data Management and Information Governance policies
· Comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
· As with all employees, workers and volunteers; to encourage people to join Change Mental Health as a member, donor or activist
· To act in accordance with the charity’s Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and to notify your line manager promptly if there are any concerns
· To participate in regular supervision and appraisal and undertake any relevant training as appropriate to the role
· To support and enable our dedicated teams of volunteers in the delivery of the charity’s aims
· To work in accordance with the charity’s national policies and local operating procedures and those of external regulators or professional bodies
· This job profile and list of duties is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements and projects commensurate with the general profile and grade of the post.
For over 50 years, our mission has remained the same: to help and support people affected by mental illness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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 Global Programmes Assistant reports directly to the Global Programmes Manager and will primarily be responsible for providing support functions to the International Programmes team. The role requires excellent organisational, teamwork and numeracy skills, to work with key stakeholders to ensure an effective, efficient and quality delivery of development and emergency response programmes. The Global Programmes Assistant also supports the administrative work of the department, including the preparation and tracking of project payments, and maintaining partner due diligence records.
About the Role:
- Provide programme and administrative assistance to Country Programmes and Programmes Partnerships teams as required including support with the development and production of project proposals.
- Responsible for updating and maintaining the Project Tracker and SharePoint site.
- Maintain soft (and if required hard copies of) programme files, provide filing assistance to the team and support archiving.
- Ensure the timely submission of quarterly and completion reports, and support the review of seasonal and small-medium project reports as delegated by Country Programmes and Programmes Partnerships teams
- Maintain and review the report supporting documents including field reports, financial evidence, centrally agreed documents, media and case studies.
- Support the development of IPD wide administrative systems.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Previous experience of working within a Programme Support/administrative role.
- Experience of working with budgets and/or processing payments.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders and employees at all levels.
- High degree of organisational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and utilise any software adopted by Muslim Aid.
- Ability to work under pressure, be proactive and work on own initiative.
Why you should apply:
Join Muslim Aid as a Global Programmes Assistant and support impactful humanitarian and development projects worldwide. Working closely with the Global Programmes Manager, you will ensure effective project delivery, quality standards, and create engaging content from our successes for stakeholders. If you’re organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about programme support, apply now to help drive global change!
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- 25 days annual leave + 4 privilege days
- 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.
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Activity Coordinator (Cycling) Lancashire
Part-time: 14-21 hours per week (0.4-0.6 FTE)
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 FTE per annum (dependent on experience and location)
Contract: Fixed term, until 31 March 2026
Location: Lancashire (initially Preston and Hyndburn)
Are you passionate about inclusive cycling and creating opportunities for people of all abilities to enjoy accessible cycling programmes? Join Wheels for All, a national charity dedicated to improving health and wellbeing through community engagement. As our Activity Coordinator (Cycling) you’ll play a vital role in fostering a welcoming environment for participants across Lancashire.
About Us
At Wheels for All, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the physical, mental, and social benefits of cycling. For over 30 years, we’ve supported communities, and we’ve developed a network across the UK to create accessible cycling hubs and programmes, ensuring people of all abilities can cycle in safe and welcoming environments.
About the Role
As our Activity Coordinator (Cycling), you will:
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Deliver accessible cycling programmes that cater to children, adults, and individuals with disabilities or long-term conditions.
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Work on community engagement initiatives to expand cycling opportunities in the Lancashire region.
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Recruit, train, and support volunteers, creating a welcoming and collaborative environment.
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Coordinate cycling for health and wellbeing activities to improve participants' physical and mental health.
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Monitor programme outcomes to ensure quality and impact, contributing to our mission of promoting inclusive cycling initiatives.
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Promote Wheels for All’s commitment to providing safe and enjoyable cycling experiences for all.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
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Experience of working with individuals with disabilities.
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A passion for disability support in sports and inclusivity
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Excellent organisational and communication
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Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office).
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Flexibility to adapt and work with a range of stakeholders.
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Experience in coordinating cycling or outdoor programmes.
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Volunteer management expertise.
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Knowledge of health and safety in outdoor activities.
You don’t need to be a cyclist to apply, but you do need to share our vision and enjoy making a difference.
For the full job description, please visit our website.
Why Join Us?
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We value our team and offer a range of benefits, including:
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25 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus public holidays.
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Flexible working arrangements.
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Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support.
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Birthday day off and a volunteering day each year.
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Access to the Cycle to Work scheme and other wellbeing initiatives.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the role to our email by 5pm on Tuesday, 3 December 2024. Alternative formats (e.g., video or audio) are welcomed.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 10 December 2024, with timings to be confirmed.
For more information, contact us by email.
No agencies please.
We are currently unable to support visa sponsorships or applications. To be considered for this role, applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Wheels for All is a Disability Confident employer and actively encourages applicants from underrepresented groups.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Personal Assistant (P.A.) to Global & UK Communications Director
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £39,358 - £41,325 with excellent benefits
Location: London, UK
Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.
About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in administration, project management and communications to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference. Join WaterAid as PA to the Director of Communications to join a team that is united to drive powerful and purpose driven impact in our communications that will lead to change for millions of people.
About the Team:
Join our Communications Team at WaterAid, where five dynamic disciplines unite to create powerful, purpose-driven impact! Our team spans Brand and Strategic Communications, Digital Content Experience, Creative Content, Strategic Planning, and Media & Talent, each bringing unique skills to amplify our mission. We're all about collaboration, creativity, and bold thinking, working together to drive change and share stories that inspire action. If you're passionate about teamwork and want to be part of a positive, strategic, and open environment, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role:
As our organised and proactive PA to the Global & UK Communications Director, you will support the strategic and operational management of the Communications Department and ensure its smooth operation. In this role, you will provide seamless support to the Global & UK Communications Director and enhance the coordination across the Communications department. You'll coordinate critical projects, streamline processes, and foster a collaborative team environment, working independently and across teams to champion the department's impact across WaterAid. You'll also ensure efficient project management and information flow, helping the team operate at its best.
You'll also:
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Director on departmental actions and communications, enhancing responsiveness and accountability
- Manage the Director's calendar and communications to prioritise key tasks and deadlines
- Coordinate inputs for presentations, reports, and key documents for senior management and board meetings
- Organise departmental meetings, away days, and training sessions, ensuring smooth logistics and follow-up on actions
- Lead the development of a robust internal communications plan to showcase the department's impact across WaterAid
About You:
- Proven and substantial experience as an executive assistant or administrator for senior leaders in a complex organisation, demonstrating a high level of personal responsibility
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively
- Excellent collaboration and relationship management skills, balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders and managing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail and accuracy in producing written materials, including reports, presentations, and email correspondence
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams
Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:
- Experience in a charity, marketing, or communications environment
- A genuine interest in international development and WaterAid's mission
- Formal training in project management
Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on December 01, 2024. Availability for interview is required week commencing 9th December online, and for second round interviews if successful week commencing 16th in person, at our Canary Wharf Office.
How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.
Pre-employment screening: In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.
Our Benefits:
- 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
- We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
- Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
- Season Ticket Loan
- Free annual eye tests
- Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
- Sabbaticals
- Volunteer Day
Our Commitment:
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. As a safeguarding measure, WaterAid carries out background checks on all potential employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment.
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
What makes Goldsmiths unique?
Goldsmiths, University of London is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.
About the Department
The Development and Alumni Office is a small, dynamic team responsible for building a culture of support for Goldsmiths, whether that is through philanthropy, volunteering or advocacy. Our fundraising activities support highly impactful projects that change lives and even save lives, and that reflect Goldsmiths’ values of civic engagement, social inclusion and educational excellence.
The Alumni Relations and Regular Giving programme aims to build relationships that inspire alumni, colleagues and friends to support Goldsmiths through donations or volunteering. Through our multi-channel regular giving campaigns, we seek donations via single gifts, monthly direct debits and legacy gifts.
About the Role
This role will work closely with the Head of Alumni Relations and Regular Giving to implement the individual giving and legacy fundraising programme that will increase funds raised to support education at Goldsmiths.
The postholder will responsible for the project management of and writing copy for individual giving and legacy fundraising campaigns, and donor stewardship communications, via email, web, social media, and/or direct mail.
About the Candidate
You will be able to demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to identifying new opportunities and developing ideas. You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to project manage fundraising campaigns and build personal relationships with alumni donors. You will be skilled in writing engaging fundraising copy for email, web and print. Ideally you will have experience of individual giving and/or legacy fundraising from the Higher Education or Not for Profit sector. However transferrable skills from exceptional candidates looking to move into the Higher Education sector are also welcomed.
Benefits
We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of well-being initiatives such as staff choir, running club and creative writing classes. Goldsmiths, University of London is passionate about advancing equality and celebrating diversity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.