Leadership Team Administrator Jobs in Liverpool
Advocacy and Healthwatch are powerful allies for change. As one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy, advocacy-related and Healthwatch services, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference, putting people at the heart of what you do.
Are you a financial leader with a heart for advocacy? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and possess a keen understanding of management accounting principles? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are dedicated to delivering effective services for those in need of getting their voices heard in the communities in which they live. We’re in search of a Finance Director who can bring expertise, passion, and innovation to our team.
About the Role:
- Responsible for strategic financial leadership, shaping the charity’s financial direction with direction from and reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Trustees.
- Accountable for and leading on the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and controls, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including Data Protection and GDPR.
- Lead on all aspects of financial planning, forecasting, and analysis, ensuring management accounting principles are robust for sound decision making by the Senior Leadership Team.
- Ensure all budget holders are provided with the relevant training and support as non-financial managers on understanding management accounts, how budgets work, staffing appropriately within budgets and dealing with over/under spending ‘in year’ to provide consistent financial decision-making in Operations.
What We Offer:
A chance to be part of a mission-driven organisation that makes a real difference.
An inclusive and supportive team environment.
A role that is both strategic and hands-on, allowing you to see the direct impact of your work.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
What we need from you
As the ideal candidate, you are a strategic thinker with significant experience in the non-profit sector, ideally with a recognised qualification in management accounting.
You are someone who has a commitment to transparency and ethical financial practices, you have a collaborative spirit and excel in team environments. You are adept at building rapport and fostering relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
If you have the skills and the drive to make a difference, in what we think is a rewarding role, then we would encourage you to apply today and help us drive change for a better world!
As this role is home based with travel, you must have access to a stable home broadband service, good mobile signal, as well as flexibility with working hours. A full driving licence and your own transport would be beneficial for travel to areas where public transport is not readily available.
What happens next
Anyone joining our team is subject to The Advocacy People’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment checks. Applicants invited to interview will need to bring evidence (photographic where possible) of their right to work in the UK and new employee start dates will only be confirmed once other mandatory checks have been completed.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Closing Date:Wednesday 14th August 5:00pm
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interview venue: MS Teams
If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Matthew Hilton.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Cord
Cord is an international charity working to make peace a reality where people don’t have the freedom to exercise their rights. We work to build the relationship between those in power and local communities.
We believe that people flourish when all parts of society work together. Peaceful relationships make that possible. The simple act of talking begins a journey of growth which transforms mistrust, includes the excluded and turns adversaries into allies.
Cord operates in eight countries and implements programmes in the following areas:
- Empowering Women & Girls
- Accessing Fundamental Freedoms
- Climate & the Environment
- Economic Empowerment
- Supporting Stronger Societies
Role context:
Cord’s turnover is about £2m a year. About 85% of Cord’s funding is restricted, coming from institutional donors like the EU and the US government, and 15% (about £300K) is unrestricted coming from a committed UK supporter base and other private fundraising streams.
In 2024, Cord operates in eight countries and has offices in Burundi, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia & Philippines. Cord has a global team of thirty people with finance staff across six country teams.
The Finance Manager role is a newly created role which is being introduced to strengthen the organisation’s financial management and control systems. The postholder will work across the breadth of the finance function preparing internal management accounts and external annual accounts.
In 2024, Cord changed its finance system to use Business Central. The Finance Manager will become the organisation’s main ‘admin’ user of the finance system. In the near-term, there will be a particular focus on rolling out further functionality of the system.
The Finance Manager will have oversight of the UK finance function through the line management of the UK Finance Officer and will directly deliver on the international side of operations in the areas of donor compliance, programme financial management, partner financial monitoring, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- To support the Head of Operations to provide finance team leadership, develop and deliver an annual finance workplan to ensure continual improvement, and to drive finance capacity across the organisation
- To ensure the effective financial management of the organisation create and maintain effective financial control
- To be the Business Central Finance System Lead, developing functionality, troubleshooting and capacitating system users
- To ensure financial compliance: prepare statutory accounts, partner compliance, donor compliance and financial reporting
Cord operates a hybrid structure in the UK with most team members working from home attending the admin office in Coventry for team meetings.
We are a small, committed team who love working together to make a huge impact. If you like the sound of us, then look at the recruitment pack and come and join our team!
Please provide a cover letter that outlines how you fulfil the requirements of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Programmes Administrator
Salary: £22,500.00
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Home based
Benefits: NCT membership with access to exclusive benefits, pension scheme, 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank and public holiday (pro rata).
About us at the NCT
A lot of people know NCT for our antenatal classes, and we want to continue to support as many parents and families as we can to access evidence-based information. But we are also much more than this. We are a charity that campaigns on the issues that matter to parents. We run breastfeeding and infant feeding support, provided by specialist counsellors. We run thousands of free community activities and events across the UK, led by our fantastic volunteers and peers. And we support women and families facing specific challenges, such as social isolation, feeding difficulties or poor mental health.
Our Programme Delivery Team is an integral part of our for every parent strategy, we support our commissioned contracts, our branch Infant feeding support and our Infant Feeding line on free at point of access support across the UK.
We are seeking a capable Programmes Administrator to provide administrative support for our Project teams, NCT Baby Cafes, NCT Infant Feeding Line and our Peer Support Team. The post holder will work with the staff, practitioners and volunteer teams to ensure the smooth delivery of our projects within Programme Delivery.
About the Role
Working closely with the contracts manager, our projects teams, commissioned services manager and our infant feeding services manager, you will be responsible administration support across the Programme Delivery department:
· Supporting branches with delivering drop-ins and peer support training,
· Reviewing grant documentation
· Support branch funded services including generating contract documentation.
· Monitoring budget
· Generate contract assignments for NCT Practitioners delivering on branch contracts including management of NCT Practitioner holiday and sickness cover.
· Approving expense claims for practitioners and staff within our programmes.
· Support with administration of volunteer peer supporters and the central training of cohorts.
You must have good communication skills and be able to build relationships and create a rapport with a wide range of people easily and have a keen attention to detail.
About you
- Experience in working within a busy team supporting many different projects?
- Able to work unsupervised and confident in your organisation and prioritisation skills?
- Able to look at processes and identify and communicate efficiencies ?
- Comfortable communicating with a wide range of colleagues throughout NCT?
If so, please read the job description available on our website.
What we offer
We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the parents and families that we support.
We are committed to zero discrimination both internally and externally regardless of visible or invisible difference such as sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital/civil partnership, family status including single parents, socio-economic background and pregnancy and maternity.We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability.
The welfare and safety of individuals is at the heart of everything that we do. NCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Closing date: 28/07/2024
Interviews: Week beginning 05/08/2024.
Interview format: Virtual video call – flexible around your working day. The interviews will be a mixture of open and competency-based questions, you do not need to prepare anything in advance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Role
Closing date: 7th August
Contract: This is a fixed term contract for 18 months.
Application Process: Please ensure you apply with a supporting statement on why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Are you a dynamic and experienced learning and development professional?
Are you interested in building an exciting new training programme for Marketing and Fundraising specialists?
We are seeking to recruit a talented individual with a proven track record of designing and delivering high-quality, engaging training solutions. This is an exciting new role to create a new, dedicated training academy for our Income and Engagement Directorate.
You will be responsible for creating and delivering a bespoke programme of training content for teams across the Income & Engagement Directorate. Additionally, you will be responsible for designing the curriculum for bespoke training, specifically for our directorate, with experience of delivering the training content to the business unit. You will be commercially focused with the supportive mindset to help all individuals develop and grow within their roles.
You will partner with the Income & Engagement Leadership team to understand the needs of each business area, identifying skills gaps and development needs to ensure the delivery of training initiatives across the directorate.
Alzheimer's Society have recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is fantastic indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.
We would love to welcome more outstanding people to join our exciting journey to make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
About you
- Experience of designing and delivering bespoke training.
- Developing a training curriculum, ready to be rolled out to the business and train new users.
- Expert in transforming the learning with a proven track record of developing and delivering an inspiring training program(s).
- Experience of managing complex projects
- Confident in negotiating and managing senior internal stakeholders and external training providers and suppliers.
Person Specification
- Verbal and written communication skills to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders.#
- Be ambiguous, passionate about your role
- A strong strategic thinker, being able to translate skills, needs and concerns from stakeholders into impactful and supportive learning solutions
- Excellent IT skills and extensive experience/knowledge on using Microsoft packages.
- Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
- Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail.
- Advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, demonstrating passion and resilience to make a difference.
- Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a new and exciting role to support the ongoing growth and development of the Men’s Sheds movement and specifically the work of the UK Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA) made possible through long term support from a funder.
Having celebrated ten years of UKMSA in 2023, we are now looking forward to the next ten years with an ambitious target and programme to support and facilitate the growth of the Men’s Shed movement and the health and vitality of Sheds, together with campaigning for happier and healthier men with programmes to improve wellbeing, reduce loneliness, anxiety, depression and ultimately save lives.
We are a small team, and the Head of Operations will be required to deliver against their own agreed targets, as well as supervise the work of others. The Head of Operations will be a member of the organisation’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and have day to day line management responsibility for five staff or contractors.
We are the support body for Men’s Sheds across the UK. We work hard to inspire and support the development of Men's Sheds.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Programme Coordination and Project Delivery
- To work closely with the Director of Strategy and Programmes to coordinate and support the delivery of all our programmes to achieve the outputs and outcomes agreed with our funders.
- To support with event management both online and face to face including providing technical support to participants on platforms for online training, including driving all courses hosted on Zoom, and providing excellent customer service to all engaging with our work.
- To support evaluations through providing and analysing data to use in reporting to funders and stakeholders.
- To lead on programme administration and funder updates, including tracking key data on platforms including Arts Council Annual Survey, Julie’s Bicycle, Illuminate and Salesforce.
- To support with the administration of programme activity by attending and writing minutes for key meetings, drawing up programme contracts, aiding with diary management, filing, liaising with key personnel, and conducting phone or zoom conversations as needed.
- To support with the financial administration of our programmes through invoicing and managing participant expenses.
- To take part in training and attending any networking events as required, including potential out-of-hours events such as our 3-day residentials, to represent Cause4 externally when required.
- To contribute to Cause4’s overall business development when required, and being pro-active in terms of personal development, working alongside the line-manager to build key objectives for growth within Cause4.
Marketing and Communications
- To oversee and manage the day-to-day communications of our programmes, including managing our dedicated programme inboxes, liaising with participants, trainers and partners as needed.
- To set-up and publicise key events, projects and training opportunities on all programme websites and relevant platforms, including Eventbrite.
- To support the Programmes team to achieve public-facing training sales targets for our programmes through implementation of the marketing plan.
- To support with communications and marketing by curating social media content (SmarterQueue), programme newsletters (Mailchimp), graphics (Canva), and blogs.
- To support updating the website on a regular basis with support from the web designer and to be a coordinating lead and contributor in writing for key publications such as the digital Now, New and Next publication.
- To research and develop our audiences and networks, in line with our priority areas, regularly updating our databased to ensure key contacts are in place.
- To lead on the analytics of our marketing data, collating vital information from SmarterQueue, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google Analytics.
This is a remote (home) working role, with opportunities to meet with the Cause4 team at regular events throughout the year in London, Cambridge, and other locations.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
To deliver the role, we’d expect you to have the following skills and experience:
- Some existing project management experience in the arts, heritage or culture sectors, or an equivalent role where your skills can be transferred to the above responsibilities.
- Demonstrable commitment to Cause4’s values.
- A broad understanding and interest in the arts, culture and heritage sectors in England.
- A thorough approach to research and attention to detail and exceptional writing skills with the ability to write in different forms and styles.
- The ability to manage budgets and a track record of achieving targets.
- An ambitious individual that is keen to develop knowledge and skills for future leadership roles in the cultural sector.
- IT literate with experience of working with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Experience of database administration is also desirable, as is confidence in managing online platforms such as Zoom or Teams.
- Thrives on working to tight deadlines, and able to turn work around within a short time span where demands are liable to change at short notice.
- Excellent social skills, able to operate with diplomacy, tact and empathy.
- Outwardly focussed and interested in new developments and sector trends,
- Ability to think laterally to maximise opportunities to promote the work of the organisation, with a commitment to tackling multiple priorities.
- Conscientious, positive ‘can-do’ attitude, and a team player who is also able to work independently and show initiative.
- Passionate commitment to the work of charities, and a strong awareness of sector potential in a challenging funding context.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home/South Wales-based with frequent travel to projects in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea
Contract: Absence cover fixed term for 6 months, or to the return of the substantive postholder
Working effectively with volunteers is an important part of our Project Support Officer roles. You will support the Area Manager and Regional Manager with volunteer recruitment, volunteer administration and volunteer retention, and giving our volunteers a fantastic experience. You will also be involved in guest outreach, and giving extra support to our Wales projects as and when required, to aid development and growth within the region.
Each of our Projects is run by volunteer Project Leaders and supported by Regional Managers through recruitment and training of volunteers. You will support the Regional Managers so that they can manage more projects. This support could range from developing relationships with our food suppliers, researching local organisations to support with guest outreach, and recruiting new volunteer Project Leaders for the Area.
You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to talk confidently to external people about our Projects.You will also be a good organizer, with the ability to manage multiple tasks within multiple Projects. You will have a passion for food and cooking, and be committed to our objectives and ethics.
This role will require some attendance at our Community Meals projects, which would include some evening and weekend work. A full driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this exciting role. You’ll need to live within easy reach of our Wales projects in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea.
Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time), and additional holiday for length of service. Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.
How to apply: Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.
Deadline for your application: 11.59pm on Wednesday 7th August.
Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to being invited to interview.
Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you ready to make a monumental impact on the lives of those affected by a rare disease? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your leadership can ignite change? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are a Colchester-based charity looking to appoint a full-time, permanent CEO to lead our small but passionate team.
We support a rapidly growing global community of patients and carers living with eosinophilic-associated diseases and have a network of healthcare and research professionals reaching 43 countries.
As our CEO, you will be at the helm of our mission, guiding our organisation to new heights of success. You will lead with vision and determination, leveraging your expertise to strategise, innovate, and propel our initiatives forward.
You will help to change the lives of people across the world who live with these rare and often isolating diseases and help to fight for awareness, understanding and collaboration among the medical community.
The Role: CEO
Your responsibilities will include:
· Strategic Leadership and Management: Develop and execute strategic plans to advance our mission and objectives, ensuring alignment with our core values and priorities. To be responsible for the management and administration of the charity within the strategic, policy and accountability frameworks laid down by the board of trustees
· Team Empowerment: Inspire and empower our small but dedicated team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
· Partnership Building: Cultivate and nurture strategic partnerships with stakeholders, including patients, caregivers, researchers, key opinion-leading healthcare professionals, and industry leaders.
· Advocacy and Awareness: Be a powerful advocate for eosinophilic-associated disease patients, raising awareness, driving policy change, and amplifying their voices on local, national, and international stages.
· Transforming clinical practice: influencing national and international treatment guidelines from professional bodies
· Fundraising and Sustainability: Drive fundraising efforts and diversify revenue streams to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of our organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Artswork Professional Development team contributes significantly to Artswork’s income generation and successful reputation. We provide in person, online and asynchronous training for organisations and individuals working within the creative industries and beyond. Recent clients have included Southbank, Shakespeare’s Globe and Bristol Beacon. We are now seeking a Customer Relations & Finance Lead to join our learning team which works on one of the three key strands of the organisation.
You will need to be highly organised, detail orientated with a background in financial administration and have experience of working within a customer focussed environment.
As a dynamic team focussed on growth, we are looking for someone who will also bring ideas and contribute to the overall direction and strategy of Artswork Professional Development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Who we're looking for:
We are looking for a passionate and experienced leader to join our Delivery Leadership Team as Programme Lead: Education. You will have a strong background in education, curriculum development, and stakeholder engagement, as well as a keen interest in promoting the wellbeing and resilience of young people. You will be confident in delivering training, managing a team, and driving projects to achieve positive outcomes. You will also have excellent communication, networking, and IT skills, and a commitment to Ygam’s vision and values.
Role Requirements
Duties will include but not be limited to:
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Support and lead the team to embed Ygam in the local communities where the charity is based, reaching out specifically to educational organisations (i.e. schools, colleges, Local Authorities, youth groups) who support the development of vulnerable young people.
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Work with SLT, DLT and Training & Engagement Managers to maximise awareness by positioning Ygam at principal education conferences.
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Develop relationships at a national level with key stakeholder groups (i.e. academy chains, college groups) to position Ygam and increase the number of practitioners attending our workshops.
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Attend conferences, seminars, educational and organisational events in support of or representing the Chief Executive.
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Work with stakeholders to increase Ygam’s Alumni
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Foster an entrepreneurial spirit among the team to maximise the opportunities that arise from national campaigns around mental health, digital resilience, e-safety and financial capability.
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Lead the team to deliver high quality training within the education space
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Support the Resource Development Lead to develop new and innovative resources and materials for schools and youth settings
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Support and lead the team to develop highly visible, effective and quality workshops
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Support and manage the portfolio of delivery, ensuring all training is staffed adequately
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Deliver training and information sessions to Ygam’s stakeholders
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Support schools and youth groups to embed Ygam’s training within their organisation
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Monitor KPI’s and feedback across programmes to ensure continuous review and development
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Confidence in writing funding and impact reports
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Follow-up workshops and training to acquire evidence of completed work, case studies etc.
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Assume leadership of and drive your work to achieve agreed outcomes.
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Line manage a team of Training & Engagement Managers within England
Person Specification
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Significant experience of working within an education setting
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A detailed understanding of the PSHE and RSE curriculum as well as knowledge of curriculum in the devolved nations
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Experience of promoting or selling services
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Experience developing lessons and or training
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Experience of engaging stakeholders within the education and youth sector
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Confident public speaker
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Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
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Outstanding networking skills.
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Outstanding understanding of I.T applications (Microsoft word, excel, access & PowerPoint especially).
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Experienced in stakeholder engagement and mapping
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Project management experience
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Experience of driving projects to achieve agreed outcomes.
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Experience of leading the full range of employee HR processes.
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Experience in managing and monitoring programme delivery and budgets
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Ability to work in a highly organised manner with a keen eye for absolute detail.
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Self-administrating experience.
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Direct experience of working within education or mental health is desirable.
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Experience utilising CRM systems (preferably Salesforce)
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Could you help us change millions of lives all over the world for the better?
At Humanimal Trust, we are a small but mighty team with a deep passion for our purpose. We drive collaboration between human and animal medicine so that all patients, regardless of their species, can benefit from equal and sustainable medical progress. We believe this approach, known as One Medicine, can save time, money, and ultimately lives, reducing dependency on experimental animal testing until one day it can become obsolete.
Working closely with the CEO, and the Board of Trustees, this unique position will play a key role within the Trust, leading on research projects and opportunities, and responsible for driving support for the Trust and communicating its vision of One Medicine amongst the professional healthcare and scientific/research communities, both human and animal.
This is an exciting opportunity for the appropriately qualified candidate to shape and grow the scientific work of the Trust, increasing its media presence at a vital stage in its development, laying the foundations of future strategy and activity.
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter by 24th August 2024.
Interviews will take place during the first/second week of September 2024.
For more details, please see the full job description attached below.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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OPPORTUNITY
This is a unique opportunity for an astute, super-efficient, fast learner to join the first international climate campaign organisation focused on the steel sector, one of the largest and least-challenged drivers of climate change. We are seeking a dynamic executive assistant who can effectively support the leadership team management in a fast-moving and developing organisation.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
SteelWatch is a new international civil society organisation established in June 2023, driving corporate accountability in the steel sector and urgent climate action. Our vision is a steel sector that underpins a thriving zero-emissions economy. Our priority is for the steel industry to get on track for a 1.5 degree warming trajectory this side of 2030.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a member of the first international climate NGO specialising in steel decarbonisation, you will work with other SteelWatch team members located across Asia-Pacific, Africa and Europe. The Executive Assistant will be a vital team member, providing critical, executive administrative support to enable the Executive Director and SteelWatch Leadership team to operate effectively. The duties associated with the role will evolve significantly as SteelWatch evolves. The Executive Assistant reports to the Executive Director.
Key Responsibilities
The role is focused on supporting the Executive Director and SteelWatch Leadership team on a number of tasks, not limited to:
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Manage diaries, schedule appointments, set up meetings, adapting to priorities.
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Organise and book travel arrangements according to diary needs and internal policies.
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Arrange and prepare for meetings with external partners, allies, donors and industry meetings, handling logistics (timing, location, travel, virtual arrangements)
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Draft supporting materials (e.g., presentations) and assist with minute-taking, ensuring team input.
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Track and manage written communication with key external contacts, including funder updates.
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This role will also support several core governance and operational activities, not limited to:
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Support the Supervisory Board and Management Board in effective decision-making by ensuring clear agendas, logistical support in organising these meetings, plus minute taking, sign-off and circulation.
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Assist with key organisational processes and tasks, collaborating closely with the Operations Lead and team members on new staff recruitment, contracting and onboarding processes.
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Support research and delivery against organisational goals, monitor Director expenditure, manage system and IT tool access for staff and consultants, and maintain filing and other administrative systems.
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Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The ideal candidate will bring a proactive, creative and tactful approach to making logistics and relationships run smoothly in a busy, evolving, international organisation. They will maintain the highest professional standards and possess strong interpersonal communication skills. In addition to a great eye for detail and persistence, the ideal candidate will have the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive action forward in a fluid context and will enjoy doing so. Additionally, they will have enthusiasm for a start-up culture, demonstrating a willingness to lean into each other’s roles and support team members as needed.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Location: The position is remote, and the location should be in a time zone within two hours of Central European Time. The UK location is a benefit. You must have the right to work in your location, and you will be employed in that country. SteelWatch is unable to support any visa application process.
Work environment: The work is mainly remote, although some face-to-face meetings are essential, within Europe. Working hours are flexible. Team members are currently located in Japan, the UK, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands, and the team will continue to grow internationally. There will be some early mornings or evenings to accommodate interactions across time zones, with the flexibility to adjust your weekly schedule accordingly. Travel will be required to collaborate with allies and meet the team in person.
Terms and salary: The role is expected to be long-term and managed via an Employer of Record. The initial contract will be for 12 months, if feasible, within local employment regulations. While we envision this as a full-time role, we are open to other options (minimum 60% unless a job share). Please specify your preference in your application, and if part-time, state the number of days per week.
The UK salary for this position is in the range of £28,000 to £34,000 per annum, pro rata, based on experience. Comparable salaries in other countries are based on market rates.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We understand the power of diversity in driving better results. Every new addition to our team represents an opportunity for SteelWatch to embrace fresh perspectives and innovative approaches. We aim to make SteelWatch an inclusive, nurturing, and imaginative workplace, committed to equal opportunities for all. We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to differences in gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity, especially from those underrepresented in the climate movement. Please let us know if you need accommodations or support during the application process.
CODE OF ETHICS
All SteelWatch team members, consultants, and supervisory board members are required to adhere to SteelWatch’s Code of Ethics.
Our Mission is to turbo-charge the transformation to a decarbonised steel sector that enables the environment, communities and workers to thrive.
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Executive PA
Reference: JUN20247465
Location: Flexible in England
Salary: £26,379.00 - £28,319.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
This is a Permanent Full-Time role for 37.5 hours per week.
The role can be based at home – where a suitable home working environment is in place – or from any RSPB office, located at different locations across the UK. The role may require occasional travel to an RSPB office or to support meetings in central UK locations.
The RSPB is looking for an Executive Personal Assistant (Exec PA) to join the Income and Conservation Investment directorate, providing vital support to the Executive Director and wider leadership team, as well as facilitating the smooth running of the 300 people strong directorate.
About ICI
The Income and Conservation Investment (ICI) team are dedicated to generating income, long term support and system change to help protect and restore nature. The directorate comprises of teams responsible for membership & supporter fundraising, legacies, commercial sales, high value partnerships, business engagement and conservation investment. This is a great opportunity to support a key strategic function within RSPB and would suit someone who is eager to work in a fast-paced environment, to learn about and support income generation and enable others to be the best they can be.
What's the role about?
As Executive PA, you will provide assistance to the Executive Director of Income and Conservation Investment (ICI), managing their busy inbox and diary and proactively helping them to stay on top of actions and deadlines. You will also play an important role at leadership team meetings, ensuring their smooth running by producing agendas and capturing actions. You will be a key point of contact for colleagues across the directorate and around the RSPB so we are looking for someone with a positive and approachable manner who enjoys working with others and is able to efficiently prioritise and problem-solve. A typical day might include tasks such as:
- Supporting the Executive Director through inbox and diary management, booking travel and accommodation, compiling agendas, gathering meeting papers, collating actions and reminders
- Working with the Board and Council Coordinator to ensure papers are drafted and submitted within set timeframes and follow the correct process.
- Building and developing effective relationships with people across the organisation and externally on behalf of Executive Director. Ensuring confidential and sensitive matters are handled appropriately.
- Organising monthly directorate briefings and other engagement activities, sourcing interesting and relevant content to help inspire colleagues and showcase the work of teams across the RSPB.
- Facilitating various meetings, including that of the leadership team by working with the meeting chair to produce agendas, gather papers, book guest presenters, capture actions and generally ensure meetings run efficiently.
- Understanding, sharing and implementing best practice from across the organisation, for example, Information Management principles, new digital tools or ensuring meetings are inclusive and accessible.
- Working closely with the Executive Board PA group to improve processes and provide cover during times of absence.
- Supporting the leadership team with recruitment and induction of new staff and volunteers, following appropriate policies and procedures where applicable.
- Working in line with the RSPB expenses and purchasing policies, file expense claims and raise purchase orders.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- At least one years experience of providing PA support to Director and/or senior management
- Experience of providing dedicated personal administrative support to senior staff.
- Knowledge of the Microsoft O365 suite, particularly SharePoint, PowerPoint and collaboration tools
- Able to make the best use of time particularly when under pressure from competing priorities, prioritising and delegating tasks effectively, during periods of both low and high demand.
- Able to proactively identify and solve problems and respond quickly to change
- Able to identify and act on opportunities for continually improving ways of working and create efficiencies
- Able to communicate effectively with people from all levels of the organisation as well as external stakeholders
- Able to organise meetings and events, of varying scales, and coordinate all aspects of the logistics.
- Able to take meeting notes and minutes clearly and concisely, with attention to detail
- Able to deal with confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
Closing date: 23:59, Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Interview dates will take place on the 7/8th August.
We reserve the right to close this advert at any time.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
No agencies please.
A senior / managerial Salesforce role accountable for driving forward the continued rollout, design, build and development of Salesforce and related applications; aligned with the Trusts strategy, values and goals.
Role responsibilities
• Create, document and prioritise application requirements by working together with team subject matter experts and end-users to development new functionality.
• Work with management, strategic planning and end-users to automate business processes.
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce automation (such as workflow rules, process builders and flow) is integral for the role.
• Manage multiple Salesforce project streams, identifying projects which require assistance from the implementation partner, and manage projects from pipeline to production.
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Person Specification
• Salesforce Certified Administrator / Non-profit Cloud Consultant
• Track record of Salesforce deployments, releases and environment management
• End to end lifecycle process management of Salesforce Application development
• Working with internal customers and external vendors to gather requirements and design technical solutions
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Behaviours and competencies:
• Committed to ongoing professional development
• Supportive team-worker and facilitator
• Demonstrate a commitment to the values of the Trussell Trust
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• Role models inclusive behaviour, values and leadership
Corporate Partnerships Executive
Salary: £34,790
Location: Hybrid – occasional travel to central London office or partner offices
Reports to: Head of Business Development
Would you like to make a difference in the civil society sector? Do you have a knack for building strong relationships and driving business growth? We're looking for a dynamic Corporate Partnerships Executive for ACEVO, the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations.
About Us:
At ACEVO, our vision is to see civil society leaders making the biggest possible difference. We've been inspiring and supporting leaders of voluntary organisations in the UK for over 30 years. We have over 1,700 members, from small community groups to well-known national and international non-profits.
The Role:
As our Corporate Partnerships Executive, you will play a crucial role in managing and growing our portfolio of corporate partners and advertisers. Your efforts will help ACEVO generate about 45% of our income, ensuring we continue to support and inspire civil society leaders. You'll be responsible for nurturing existing relationships, developing new business opportunities, and driving engagement through partnerships, event sponsorships, and advertising.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage Corporate Partnerships
- Maintain and nurture a portfolio of corporate relationships and advertisers.
- Build strong relationships with commercial organisations through extensive phone work and face-to-face meetings.
- Provide relevant engagement opportunities to partners in line with their level of investment.
- Increase engagement, activity, and financial contributions from existing partners.
- Regularly report to partners on ACEVO activities, including membership, policy, and corporate partner engagement.
- Convert in-bound job advertising enquiries into long-term advertisers.
- Produce member newsletters promoting corporate partner services and ACEVO's job services.
- Identify and support corporate partner venues, managing related admin with the events team.
- Represent ACEVO professionally at internal and external events.
- Manage and drive revenue to ACEVO Jobs, our recruitment advertising platform.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Minimum of two years’ experience in corporate partnerships, account management, or new business development.
- Strong relationship-building skills and confidence.
- Proficiency in CRM systems; Salesforce experience is desirable.
- Excellent customer service, administrative, and organisational skills.
- Flexibility and the ability to work on your own initiative.
- A passion for the third sector and a commitment to ACEVO's values of being member-led, connected, ambitious, and honest.
Join ACEVO at an exciting time of growth and opportunity. Make a real difference in the civil society sector and help us support the leaders who drive positive change in their communities.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter by 29 July. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please send your CV and cover letter by 29 July. We look forward to hearing from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.