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Are you passionate about fashion or furniture and want to make a difference through your work? We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Store Manager to join our team, focusing on driving sales while supporting our charitable mission.

About the Role:

As the Flagship Store Manager, you will play a key role in supporting our Retail Manager to maximise sales and ensure the smooth operation of our retail business. You’ll be part of an enthusiastic Retail team that values collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to positive change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Retail Manager in achieving sales targets and operational goals.
• Lead, inspire, and manage a dedicated team, including staff and volunteers.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and a welcoming store environment.
• Manage inventory, merchandising, and store presentation to align with brand standards.
• Oversee daily store operations, including cash handling, reporting, and compliance.
• Contribute to marketing initiatives and community engagement efforts.

About You:

• Experience: Previous experience in a store management role within the fashion or furniture industry is essential.
• Skills: Strong leadership skills with proven line management experience. Experience managing volunteers is highly desirable.
• Attitude: Positive, proactive, and passionate about driving change. A “can-do” attitude and optimism for the future are a must.
• Passion: Enthusiasm for fashion, furniture, and making a positive impact through charity-focused work.

Why Join Us?

• Training: Additional training and development opportunities will be provided.
• Team: Join a friendly and supportive team that is dedicated to making a difference.
• Impact: Be part of a company that values its people and their contributions to both business and community.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and share our passion for fashion and positive change, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role.

About Salix

Our mission is to enable and inspire organisations in the public and private sectors to achieve their ambitious net zero targets and create better places to live and work. We deliver government funding schemes to support councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities boost their energy efficiency, reduce their impact on the environment, save money and to remove more households from fuel poverty.

We work with the UK government and the devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales. As well as managing the funding schemes, we provide professional advice, expertise, and support to grant recipients throughout all stages of their projects. We also offer insight, intelligence, and influence by sharing knowledge and lessons learned from project delivery to help improve future schemes and policy development. We were created in 2004 and have been growing ever since, now employing over 200 people, with offices in Manchester and London. We are committed to and passionate about supporting the public sector on the road to net zero.

The Role

Salix are currently recruiting a Director of Finance and Resources. A member of the Executive team and the Salix Board, the Director of Finance and Resources role is a key position for the organisation. You will work to deliver on the company’s strategic objectives across finance, governance, and internal audit. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be joining Salix a time of transformation and growth, supporting the organisation and the wider public sector to reach ambitious net zero targets.

A summary of key duties is as follows:

• Deliver Salix’s strategic objectives across the finance, governance, assurance, risk management and internal audit functions.
• Lead, motivate and empower a team of circa 35 within the finance, governance, internal audit and fraud teams
• Work as part of the Board and Leadership Team to drive positive change across the organisation
• Manage Salix’s annual budget of £30m and financial oversight of the giving of c. £500m p.a. of government funds.
• Oversight of budget management, control, accounting and timely reporting for Salix’s own operations and the schemes being delivered by Salix in line with government financial standards.
• Ensure an efficient and effective internal audit function providing executive management and external stakeholders with independent and reliable assurance on the governance, controls and risks to drive performance improvement.
• Ensure Salix’s governance function provides an efficient and effective service to the Salix Board and its Committees and that robust governance arrangements are embedded

What Salix can offer you

• Salary: £90,000 – £116,000 per annum dependent on experience
• The role is to be offered on an 18 month fixed-term contract with a strong possibility of extension or permanent role thereafter. Candidates who are interested in longer term options are encouraged to apply and discuss.
• Pension contribution: Employer contribution up to 10% (dependent on employee contribution)
• Annual Leave: 28 days per annum + Bank holidays
• Support with public transport costs and access to cycle to work schemes · Employee Assistance Programmes
• The role requires meaningful presence in both offices (Manchester and London) · An opportunity to work with an organisation delivering largescale and meaningful advances towards net zero.

About You

• You will be a qualified accountant with experience of operating at senior finance level within a public sector environment.
• You will be an experienced manager of medium to large teams, with excellent and visible team leadership skills. You will have proven experience of managing teams through periods of change and transformation.
• You will be experienced at working as part of Senior Management and Executive teams, and with previous experience at, or an ability to step up to, Board level.
• Ability to work from the Manchester office with occasional travel to London.

How to Apply & Timetables

The recruitment of this position is being managed by Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners. Please apply below or get in touch with Holly directly for a confidential conversation.

Deadline for application is Thursday 5th December 2024.

Interviews are to be scheduled for the w/c 9th and w/c 16th December 2024. Candidates who are unavailable on the suggested interview dates are still encouraged to apply and discuss at application stage.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation where different perspectives are valued. As part of the application process, all candidates must complete a diversity and equality form before their application can proceed.

Doctors of the World UK (DOTW UK) is part of the global Médecins du Monde (MDM) network, which delivers over 400 projects in more than 70 countries through 6,000 volunteers. 

Our vision is of a world in which vulnerable people affected by war, natural disasters, disease, hunger, poverty, or exclusion get the healthcare they need. 

Through our health programmes and advocacy, we work to ensure excluded people overcome barriers to realising their right to healthcare. Since opening in the UK in 1998, we’ve raised £10m for overseas programmes, helped 20,000 service users here and fought for healthcare as a human right for all. 

We believe that every person living in the UK has the right to healthcare, and we work to influence public policy and local implementation to reduce health inequalities and ensure access to healthcare for all.

DOTW UK boasts of a dynamic fundraising team dedicated to inspiring individuals and partners with the compelling story of DOTW’s impact and change. Their efforts are focused on building the necessary income, driving transformative change, and amplifying influence to fulfil our mission both in the UK and globally.

You will successfully manage the fundraising and communications team of 2 staff compromising of the Database/Donor Manager and Communications/Engagement Manage  to develop a strategic approach that aligns with the charity's annually agreed income and expenditure budgets. This involves setting clear goals, providing ongoing mentorship, and implementing performance metrics to ensure that the team is equipped to generate the necessary income to support the charity’s initiatives. This includes management of Trusts and Foundations, Events and Community, Corporate, Statutory and Overseas funding streams and Individual Giving streams.

You will be responsible for all internal and external communications means ensuring that every message, whether it's a press release, social media update, or internal briefing, effectively conveys the charity's mission and values. This consistency helps to strengthen the brand, engage supporters, and raise awareness of our work, fostering a sense of community around our goals.

Your support to colleagues in the MdM Network involves leveraging relationships and sharing best practices to help secure funding from UK donors. This collaboration is crucial for expanding our reach and ensuring that our work is recognized and funded across various platforms.

Finally, you are an active member participating in the Senior Management Team contributing insights and strategies that align with the charity’s development goals. This collaborative effort is vital for shaping the direction of the organisation and ensuring that all initiatives are cohesively aimed at delivering our broader objectives. By engaging in this leadership role, the Head of Fundraising and Communications role will help to drive the charity's mission forward, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.

Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness, or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply. 

For more information on the role, including a person specification, please refer to the role profile. To speak to someone about the position please contact the HR Officer to arrange a call with the Executive Director.

Salary & Contract

Full time 35 hrs per week

£51,300 per annum

Closing Date:

Friday 29th November at 9am.

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit your CV & Covering Letter with the following details:

Your CV and cover letter should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile. Interview dates TBC.

Applications which do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience, and competencies will not be shortlisted. 

Events Assistant
£25,300 pa plus excellent benefits
London Bridge, London
35 hours per week, full-time 

The Events Assistant[CF1]  is a crucial role at the College as you will help and support colleagues in the delivery of events, from administrative assistance in planning the events, to the production of event documentation, branding or collateral, in addition to liaising with events stakeholders, including speakers, programme leads and delegates.  

As Events Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative support for online event registration, delegate bookings, delegate communications and associated queries. You will be the first point of contact for event queries, so maintaining a good knowledge of College events and other relevant activities is essential.

Assisting in the research and promotion of opportunities for sponsorship for all events, you will distribute sponsorship packages, confirm sponsorship acquisitions and ensure requirements are fulfilled onsite. You will also produce proposals for assigned events, including timelines, venues, suppliers, draft budgets and staffing requirements.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Events, you will help with the delivery of College conferences and study days by providing administrative support for the development of programmes and course materials, whilst also collating and reporting on key event statistics to support the evaluation of the events programme.

With a good level of education,[CF2]  you should have a background in customer-facing roles, be an excellent verbal and written communicator and have experience of interacting via email, telephone and in-person.

With an understanding of GDPR and an excellent level of computer knowledge, keyboard skills and software, you should be able to use and format documents on the Microsoft platform and have the ability to learn new software packages.

Knowledge of events and conferencing, including the processes surrounding the delivery of events, as well as experience of event administration would be desirable. Research and data analysis skills along with the ability to use social media to promote activity would also be advantageous. Travel across the UK and occasional overnight stays are part of this role.

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine was established to advance education and research in Emergency Medicine. The College is responsible for setting standards of training and administering examinations in Emergency Medicine for the award of Fellowship and Membership of the College as well as recommending trainees for CCT in Emergency Medicine. The College works to ensure high quality care by setting and monitoring standards of care and providing expert guidance and advice on policy to relevant bodies on matters relating to Emergency Medicine.

At The Royal College of Emergency Medicine, you’re part of an ecosystem of support dedicated to caring for people in crisis. You’ll join a diverse team of high-performing, passionate individuals dedicated to a mission that matters - each with the courage to try new things, take the initiative, and hold themselves accountable. You’ll craft a career with real purpose, supported either by one of our structured career paths or by bespoke training investment that reflects your unique passions and ambitions.

You’ll find an organisation centred on culture and driven by the ethos of respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation that sits at the heart of our college values. Here, we’re continually striving to do things better, together. And you’ll benefit from systems designed to support you to be at your best, with investment in cutting-edge technology, learning, and empowering working practices. Whether we’re engaging directly with our members or developing our crucial support functions, we’re each an equally vital part of RCEM’s success. It’s a breath of fresh air, in service to a socially-critical mission. RCEM. Where a meaningful career is a rewarding career. 

At RCEM diversity, equality and inclusion is an integral part of our culture so it is important to us that this is reflected in everything that we do. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities to ensure we actively embrace an inclusive and representative culture that encourages, supports and celebrates our differences.

For further information and to apply, please send your CV and covering letter via the application link. Please draw upon your experiences in your life, education, work, or voluntary roles to address to the points outlined in the Person Specification which can be found on our website. 

It is essential that a comprehensive cover letter is provided in order to be considered for shortlisting. 

Closing date: 6 December 2024.

Fundraising Manager

Are you a seasoned fundraiser looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive on building relationships and telling compelling stories? 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to join the charity’s Senior Management Team.

Join a small and friendly mission driven team as a Fundraising Manager and be part of the vision to change the lives of children, young people and adults with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges, and their families.

Position: Fundraising Manager
Location: Remote or hybrid (office is in Kent)
Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: £35k per annum
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date:  Friday 13th December 

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

The Role
Funding from Trusts and Foundations is critical to the sustainability of the charity. The Fundraising Manager as a member of the Senior Management Team, will lead on ensuring sufficient funding for the sustainability of the charity and its core activities by maintaining and developing current relationships with funders as well as generating additional income to meet targets.

You will also be the lead for the communication strategy, and line manage the Communications Officer, to enhance the charity’s visibility and engagement with donors and other audiences. The role is weighted towards income generation.

About You
You will be an experienced fundraiser, able to develop and deliver a comprehensive fundraising strategy with knowledge and experience of Trusts and Foundations fundraising.  You will have proven experience of writing successful grant applications, meeting targets and managing relationships with funders.

You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to craft compelling and persuasive proposals and reports and the ability to produce high quality written materials tailored to different audiences.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! 

To fulfil the role, you must have the right to work in the U.K. 

About the Organisation
This is a varied role in a friendly and supportive small national charity focussed specifically on the needs of children, young people and adults with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges, and their families. There is no statutory funding and the organisation relies on voluntary income to fund its work.  Income is sourced primarily from Trusts and Foundations to maintain independence. Benefits include 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays) and an Employee Assistance Programme.

As an equal opportunity employer, the organisation would particularly welcome applications from people with an ethnic minority background or those with a disability, as they are currently underrepresented in the workforce.

This role requires a Basic Disclosure Check. We politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales

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Please note NFP People are advertising this role on behalf of our client.   

The award-winning ISM is the dynamic, change making professional body representing musicians. With a current membership of over 11,000, the ISM is known for its legal support to its members covering a range of issues from intellectual property and employment disputes to contracts. We are also known for our campaigning work on issues from equality to Brexit and AI which can cross over into legal services.

The ISM is now looking for a Head of Legal Services to manage a critical part of how we support our members: namely our legal services. You will be managing our brilliant in-house team of lawyers as well as our external associated suppliers. We do not handle litigation as any disputes which proceed to this stage are handled by our legal insurance providers. You will also advise the ISM on business-related legal issues, ensure policies and procedures are kept up to date and work closely with the External Affairs team particularly on areas which have a legal element such as AI.

The provision of legal advice to our members is a core part of what the ISM offers and it is vital that we deliver gold standard legal services, responding to the needs of our professional musician membership. You will be an excellent but practical lawyer able to manage a great team as well as suppliers and contractors. You will be proactive with strong problem-solving skills, great drafting and oral skills, keen attention to detail and good emotional intelligence.

You will be joining a professional staff team who are based in Bayswater, London. The role is four days per week of which at least two will be in the office.

For a full job description for this role please visit the ISM website.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter saying why you are right the person for the job.

Closing date is Wednesday 11th December at 9.30am. Interviews will take place face- to-face and applications generated by AI will not be considered.

Who we're looking for

We are seeking a proactive, adaptable, and creative individual with a detailed understanding and experience of working within youth-based community and faith groups across the UK. The ideal candidate will have outstanding verbal and written communication skills, experience in stakeholder engagement, and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

You will have experience in developing and delivering training, a strong understanding of IT applications (especially MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and a proven track record of driving projects to achieve agreed outcomes. You should be highly organized, self-motivated, and possess excellent networking skills.

Main role & responsibilities

In this role, you will be an active member of our programmes team and will work across our portfolio of programmes. You will be responsible for regional stakeholder engagement, developing relationships and promoting Ygam training across the UK. You will recruit suitable delegates to workshops, working closely with a range of organisations and families.

You will provide training both face to face and online and will be responsible for the delivery of our assured workshops and promoting the work of Ygam at conferences and events. You will be able to demonstrate the impact of this work by working with organisations to collate case studies and evidence to support the programmes achievements. 

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and positively encourage applicants from all underrepresented  backgrounds, particularly those from minority ethnic groups or individuals with lived experience of gaming and gambling harms.

Job Title:Technical Lead

Reporting To: Director of IT and Data Security 

Location: Hybrid (Our offices are based at Phoenix Brewery, W10 6SZ)

Contract: Full Time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract 

Salary: Up To £65,000

Benefits:

• Enhanced policies including 25 days annual leave per year, plus public holidays;
• Company electronic devices;
• Competitive pension;
• Remote and flexible working;
• Excellent opportunities for training and career progression.

Closing date: 13th December 2024

Job Purpose

Create and operate MHI’s technical capability to create and manage products and services. Do so whilst balancing the needs of product, engineering, security and compliance.

Main Responsibilities

Primary

• Develop a set of appropriate methodologies and standard patterns for delivering new products and services. Ability to create quick mock-ups and prototypes.
• Employ aspects of product management, solutions architecture, technical design and testing practices. 
• Consider products and services with respect to their lifespan, expected change frequency, support and maintenance requirements.
• Know how to deliver value quickly without compromising security and data protection concerns. 
• Expert knowledge of a range of technologies and languages, with the ability to be hands on and lead a small team of engineers. 
• Ability to consider and select the most appropriate technologies by considering trade-offs, implications, constraints and the needs of the organisation.

Leadership and people

• Inspire technical members of staff, help them grow and follow best practices consistently.
• Manage the concerns of interested parties (internal and external).

• Align all activities to MHI objectives and short term priorities, develop work plans to ensure resource allocation to meet needs.
• Lead on solutions and drive initiatives, ensuring the team delivers on projects

Ways of working and team culture

• Work with the Director to embed the delivery methodologies across the team and organisation.
• Encourage better ways of working to aid ‘shift left’, compliance, automated change and release Where necessary, work to change the mindset and get team buy-in
• Challenge the status quo and manual processes, identifying initiatives to remove bottlenecks
• Ensure best practice followed for implementation, test and verification, change and release
• Apply a culture of continuous improvement based on cost and benefit

Service delivery

• Take on ownership of projects as required
• Define KPIs and metrics to improve observability and drive improvements

• Create a system that keeps the Director informed of progress and issues.
• Ensure service excellence across all MHI staff and data services
• Define project deliverables (definition of done, acceptance criteria) and overseeing delivery. 
• Manage internal and external stakeholders, and represent the Technology Team in partner/supplier meetings.
• Contribute to the selection and due diligence of supplier contracts

Security and data governance

• Ensure development and run best practices are followed and aligned with our ISMS.
• Where required, contribute to cyber registers, documentation and audits (may include ownership and key deliverables strongly tied to IT domain).
• Contribute to data custodian responsibilities 

Person Specification

Essential 

• Knowledge of coding concepts and structures. 
• Experience in one or more of the following: 
  • Core cloud concepts, architectures and best practices (AWS preferred).
  • Ability to act as a data custodian for high-value data, awareness of security and compliance obligations, control options
  • Terraform and/or Cloudformation
  • Github, github actions
  • Docker, Kubernetes
  • Amplify
  • React, node.js, next.js
  • Python, exposure to other languages beneficial (e.g. Java/Kotlin)
  • DynamoDB, mongoDB, RDS
  • Working knowledge of systems lifecycle and the ability to work with key stakeholders
  • Knowledge of single sign on, federated identity and related protocols
  • OKTA
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Knowledge of high availability architectures
  • CRMs (we use Salesforce)
  • Google Workspace
  • Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence)
  • Mac/iOS and Chrome OS/Chrome Enterprise
  • Understanding of encryption technologies, symmetric/asymmetric, TLS
  • Understanding of RESTful APIs and LTI
• Project management and/or service creation experienced
• Excellent documentation skills
• Experience of supporting critical IT systems
• Excellent communicator both written and verbal
• High problem solving ability, ability to work independently and with ambiguity
• Discipline to stick to development and security best practices and hold ground, whilst remaining pragmatic
• Must have a drive for continuous learning, be committed to learning new skills and/or passing certifications. Must keep up with industry trends and technologies
• Comfortable performing a wide range of activities, including stretching to new skill/experience areas.
• Ability to manage own time, confirm priorities and expectations
• Independent worker, but knows when to ask questions, but comfortable working with the wider IT and Security Team whole organisation
• Creative thinker, but understands the importance of seeing a piece of work through to the end and on time.
• Decisive, proactive, knows when to check the boundaries. 

Desireable

• Good University Degree (thinking skills valued over subject)
• Exposure to ITIL (ITIL Foundation or higher preferred)
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 controls and CyberEssentials + 

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of applicants.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from.

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways: 

- Growing and transforming our direct care and support 
- Delivering more practical information and support 
- Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience  

Your role in our mission…..

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to kickstart and develop their charity events career, joining a busy National Events Team.

Our Events Assistant will play a key role in delivering impactful fundraising projects for Marie Curie. You'll support a variety of activities, from initial planning to event-day execution. You'll provide administrative and event delivery support across our challenge events and supporter led portfolio, ensuring our supporters have an outstanding experience.

This role offers hands-on fundraising experience and the opportunity to be the welcoming first point of contact for many of our supporters. Help us make a real difference while developing your skills in a collaborative and rewarding environment!

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support for product planning, delivery, and team operations.
- Assist with participant communication processes, including enquiries, registrations, and thanking supporters.
- Collaborate with Product Officers and Leads to ensure efficient procedures.
- Attend and support meetings, events, and promotional activities.
- Help develop marketing materials to recruit supporters.
- Monitor and report on fundraising activity on various topics including social media and email results.
- Support the team to manage expenditure, process invoices, and track budgets.
- Thank supporters via social media and other channels.
- Maintain and update supporter data on the database.
- Conduct competitor research and respond promptly to queries.
- Serve as a first point of contact for supporters, handling written and verbal communications.
- Complete general administrative tasks as needed.
- Manage the events team kit ahead of event days.
- Attend fundraising events in person - this role will require some work outside of normal office hours (weekends) where fundraising events necessitate.

Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Proactive and able to work independently.
- Highly organized with excellent multitasking and administrative abilities.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
- Confident, resilient, and calm under pressure with a positive "can-do" attitude.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced in accurate database management.

Please see the full job description here

Application Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

Close date for applications: 1st December 2024
Salary: £ 20,821 - £ 22,088
Contract: Full time, Permanent role
Based: Homebased Travel to London Office on Monthly basis

Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services.

We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]

Founded in 2007, Electric Storm Youth (ESY) is a youth work charity based in Lancing, West Sussex. We run a full range of youth-based programmes, including young carers support, mental health counselling, general youth sessions, LGBTQ+ sessions, street-based (detached) youth work, mentoring and work-experience.

ESY currently support around 200 young people by working to improve their personal and social development, teaching them new skills, and improving the quality of their lives.

We are looking for an experienced Business/Office Manager to join our team to support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Senior Youth Work Manager, Board of Directors/Trustees and our wider team of youth workers and volunteers as well as providing general business administration and office management. 

This role offers lots of opportunity to bring your business management skills to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the operational side of the charity.

Executive Assistant

Salary Band: £25,000 - £30,000 (Full Time Equivalent) per annum

Hours: 30 hours per week

Location: ONSIDE’s Head Office, Worcester

Closing date: Sunday 24th November 2024

Are you looking for a role that can make a difference?

About the role

Join ONSIDE and discover the role as an Executive Assistant in the charity sector. This role is key as it will be supporting our Chief Executive with executive administration, project coordination and by providing wider support to our Directors, Senior Management Team and Trustees.  

An Executive Assistant will be the primary contact for internal and external communications with the Chief Executive and our Trustees and will be vital in providing crucial professional support to the Senior Management Team with their operational and strategic objectives.

This role will be part of a wider team who are passionate about supporting and making a difference to vulnerable and disadvantaged people.

ONSIDE’s Benefits

• 26 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Company Sick Pay Scheme (after qualifying service)
• Additional Maternity & Paternity Pay (after qualifying service)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to premium Calm App
• Employee Engagement Forum to ensure our employee’s voices are heard!
• Your ‘Birthday Day’ Off
• Supportive working environment & good work/life balance culture
• Support with continuous professional development

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who can quickly ascertain what tasks need to be done to progress with the work. Someone who has the confidence to think on their feet and work autonomously and will use their own initiatives in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

The ideal Executive Assistant has knowledge and experience of working at a senior executive level and has supported Senior Management Teams. They will need to have the ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels internally and externally to the charity. We are looking for someone who can prioritise and work autonomously.

You will be intuitive, highly organised and will take a proactive approach identifying areas of improvement. You will have the ability to be resourceful and have advanced skills in project management and Microsoft Office.

If you’re looking for a job that you can be proud of, apply now. More people need our help than ever before. Because of that, we are growing faster than ever before. The role of Executive Assistant is a real career opportunity to discover!

Someone like you?

If you embrace difference and champion diversity.

If you are creative in your approach, can think around problems and find new ways to solve them.

If you’re looking for a job that you can be proud of and be passionate about. Please submit your application.

These values run through our entire organisation. ONSIDE is a creative, collaborative community where people feel free to share new ideas or ask for support. If something’s not right, we don’t just change it. We change ourselves too.

Who are ONSIDE?

ONSIDE is a charity working across Worcestershire and Herefordshire, established in 1993 stemming from a belief that everyone has the right to be a valued human being and to be treated in a just and fair way.

In support of this belief, we provide a range of support services across advocacy, wellbeing and mental health for adults, children and young people who may be vulnerable, disadvantaged or discriminated against. This includes mental and physical ill health, sensory impairment, learning disability, drug and alcohol misuse, older people, and carers. ONSIDE is funded through a range of sources to maintain its independence and ensure that the support it provides reflects the views and perspective of the people it wishes to help.

Our amazing team of skilled staff and volunteers make a difference to the lives of over 11,000 people a year!

More people need our help than ever before. Because of that, we are growing faster than ever before. The role of Executive Assistant is a real career opportunity to support vulnerable and disadvantaged people in your community!

ONSIDE reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before the closing date.

About the role

WorldSkills UK is seeking a dynamic Network Member Manager to support and expand the growing network of institutions that are part of our award-winning Centre of Excellence. This role is vital to driving value for members and enhancing our flagship programme, which is dedicated to transforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) across the UK. As Network Member Manager, you will manage relationships, engage members, and maximise the impact of the Centre of Excellence, ensuring member institutions have access to world-class training and development resources. Your work will support the Centre of Excellence set new benchmarks for teaching, learning, and assessment, ultimately contributing to the UK's global competitiveness in skills excellence.

Role purpose

The Centre of Excellence is WorldSkills UK’s cornerstone programme aimed at raising the standards of teaching, learning, and assessment across TVET. By harnessing international best practices and expertise, it fosters innovation and advances the quality of education across the sector. As Network Member Manager, you will be at the heart of the programme joining a vibrant and diverse team, working closely with member institutions to deliver impactful, sustained engagement and provide strategic support.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Programme management and reporting:

• Establish and maintain an account management framework to encourage member participation in the Centre of Excellence’s core offerings.

• Track and report on member engagement metrics, leveraging data insights to drive retention, satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

• Regularly evaluate and refine the member engagement framework to meet evolving needs, including offering tailored training and development solutions.

• Prepare comprehensive reports for management and leadership that provide insights into programme outcomes, trends, and impact. These reports will inform partners and stakeholders, highlighting the Centre’s achievements and demonstrating value to support continued engagement.

Member engagement and relationship management:

• Build effective working relationships with senior leaders from across the membership, serving as the primary point of contact for ongoing support.

• Develop and execute a robust engagement strategy to ensure that institutions gain maximum value from their membership.

• Oversee the enrolment and validation of new members, guiding them through the onboarding process and ensuring alignment with programme requirements.

• Conduct regular needs assessments and check-ins with members to ensure alignment with the Centre’s objectives and identify opportunities for enhanced engagement.

• Facilitate knowledge-sharing and collaboration opportunities within the network to foster partnerships and shared learning.

• Lead the annual recognition review, coordinating judging panels and planning events to showcase and reward excellence across the network.

Member communication and support:

• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to keep members informed about events, training opportunities, and programme updates.

• Respond to member inquiries promptly, providing resources and guidance to support their full engagement with the Centre.

• Lead promotional activities to boost member engagement and manage the creation of impactful content for publications, social media, and other channels.

• Conduct and share impact studies that demonstrate the benefits of the Centre’s programmes, helping to raise the profile of WorldSkills UK across various platforms.

• Promote WorldSkills UK’s products and services to drive growth and increase reach within the education sector.

General responsibilities for a manager:

In addition to the key tasks and responsibilities set out above, all employees at this level are expected to:

• Manage, support and motivate allocated staff to successfully deliver activities/tasks.

• Manage resources (including staff, volunteers, suppliers, and partners) so that all project elements are delivered to acceptable standards on time, to budget and meet the required specifications and objectives.

• Contribute to a performance driven culture ensuring outcomes and activities are continuously monitored, reviewed, and evaluated against grant KPIs, resolving issues, and initiating appropriate corrective action.

• Establish a strong mechanism to measure impact, capture, report, and transfer intelligence across programmes of work.

• Produce requirement specifications in line with WorldSkills UK’s procurement strategies for all outsourced activity.

• Maintain WorldSkills UK’s established management policies for dealing with risks and issues for the Workforce Development team and the wider organisation.

• Contribute to the successful delivery of WorldSkills UK’s strategic priorities and annual business objectives.

• Promote and comply with WorldSkills UK’s Employee Handbook and the policies contained therein with particular reference to those related to Health and Safety and on equity, diversity and inclusion.

• Carry out any other duty as may be reasonably assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility. Any significant changes will be made in consultation with the post holder acknowledging experience, education and ability.

Person specification Key:

[E] Essential / [D] Desirable.

Qualifications and experience:

• Experience working with in Further and Higher Technical Education. [E]

• Experience establishing strong working relationships with senior leaders across education and training. [E]

• Experience in network or member management, ideally within an education or workforce development context. [E]

• Experience in developing and implementing engagement strategies to drive member satisfaction and retention. [E]

Knowledge and skills:

• Strong relationship management skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and sustain positive, collaborative partnerships [E].

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate diverse stakeholders [E].

• Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to managing multiple priorities and deadlines [E].

• Ability to implement change initiatives, focusing effort and commitment on making change work [E].

• Ability to analyse data and use insights to inform decision-making and improve processes [E].

• Knowledge of account management frameworks and best practices in member engagement [D].

• Familiarity with CRM systems and other tools for tracking member engagement and programme impact [D].

Personal qualities and attributes:

• Very reliable and with a high level of probity [E].

• Able to work to own initiative with broad direction [E].

• Able to think creatively and solve problems [E]. • Flexible in working methods and ideas [E].

• Excellent team player and collaborative approach to work [E].

• Enthusiastic and able to motivate others [E].

Special circumstances:

• Prepared occasionally to work outside normal hours [E].

• Prepared to travel within the United Kingdom [E].

• Able to spend time away from home [E].

This role is office based (as above) but with flexible hybrid working. It is expected the postholder will attend the office at least once or twice a week.

Full time working hours are a minimum of 35 hours per week, normal working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday although we pride ourselves on having a flexible approach to our working practices and service delivery and are happy to discuss flexible working options, including part time, with suitable candidates.

25 days’ annual leave [which will increase by one additional day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days] plus public and bank holidays.

Reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates and every stage of the recruitment process.

As Commercial Director for Lincoln Cathedral you will be an ambitious and innovative leader with senior leadership and management experience which enables you to bring your honed skills and commercial acumen to an environment that balances worship and sanctuary with tourism, events and retail.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be at the core of our strategic and operational planning, most especially focussing on income generation and innovation.  Proven communications skills are critical and you will have a demonstrated ability in building solid functional relationships with key stake holders, especially in the greater community of Lincoln Cathedral.

This is a role for an individual who is driven, ambitious and energetic who will thrive on the growth, development and delivery of existing enterprise activities and the introduction of new activities for income generation.  You will have an engaging leadership style with strong management skills.  You will be adept at building strong high performing cross-functional teams through collaboration, mutual respect and consensus.  You will be able to adapt to situations, embrace challenge and come with enhanced skills in the art of negotiation.  You will have the ability to seek opportunity where others see challenge, work flexibly and value a ‘can-do’ approach.

Lincoln Cathedral is committed to safer recruitment and the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults who may be involved in and/or visit the Cathedral.

Please click on apply to access the full application pack on Lincoln Cathedral's vacancies page. 

Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, and, where appropriate, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The Rose Road Association is a Registered Charity in Southampton providing essential care and support services for children and young people with complex physical and learning disabilities, and their families. Join our team today and help us work towards our vision of a community where disabled people and their families can thrive, feel a sense of belonging and achieve their aspirations.

This brand-new role will take the lead in managing and developing our growing portfolio of corporate partnerships and our signature events programme. You will be a passionate manager who can inspire and motivate your colleagues, ensuring excellent stewardship of our corporate partnerships and event participants.

We are looking for an established relationship builder, who can inspire and motivate potential donors and tell our story passionately. We also need someone who understands the importance of excellent record keeping and the power of brilliant data. The perfect candidate will have a good knowledge of the corporate world and a natural curiosity to find out more about the people who support us, enjoy meeting new people and sharing the stories of the families we care for.

Beyond the necessary qualifications and skills, what truly matters to us is finding someone who shares our values: We are Trustworthy; We are Kind; We are Open & Honest; We are Forward Thinking; and We are Professional 

We welcome candidates from all sectors and backgrounds, if you believe you can make a difference in this role to the families, we support at Rose Road we would love to hear from you. The job is offered at 25- 37 hours per week (part time and job share requests considered). We would love to hear from you about how you could work flexibility to make this role work for you and us.

We offer:

• 25 days annual leave per annum, rising to 28 days after five years continuous service.
• Contributory pension scheme
• Training and Development
• Employee Benefit Programme

Closing date: 16th December 2024

Interviews: Week commencing 6th January 2025

Successful applicants will have a DBS check and have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We are committed to equality of opportunity in both the provision of our services and the employment of staff to provide these services.

Registered Charity No. 276172.