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Thanks to funding from the National Lottery and the Waterloo Foundation,
Fair Treatment for the Women of Wales (FTWW) is now seeking a
Volunteer Coordinator
This is a part-time post of 22.5 hours per week, paying £16,200 p/a, based on a WTE 37.5 hrs per week salary of £27K per annum, remote-working in Wales
Funded up to March 31st 2026 with possibility of extension
This post is subject to successful completion of a 3-month probationary period
FTWW: Fair Treatment for the Women of Wales is the only patient-led charity and disabled people’s organisation in Wales dedicated to achieving health equality for women, girls, and people registered female at birth.
Our Vision is for a Wales where everybody’s right to good health and wellbeing is respected and fulfilled, with everyone able to access the healthcare they need, when they need it, and without barriers.
The role of Volunteer Coordinator is a new one for FTWW. Our successful candidate will ensure members are supported and equipped to participate in engagement activities which broaden the reach of the organisation and increase awareness of the wider community’s health and wellbeing needs. You will be key to our small, dedicated team, making sure FTWW is well set-up to maintain and grow its volunteering activity.
We particularly welcome applications from those who are disabled, living with or having experience of long-term health issues.
To apply, we kindly request both a current CV and a supporting statement. In your statement you should make clear why you think you’d be a good fit for FTWW and what you’d bring to our team as the organisation grows. We will also ask shortlisted candidates to supply contact details for two referees.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 1st August 2024 at 5pm. Interviews will take place over Microsoft Teams on or around Tuesday 13th August, with a view to the role commencing as soon as possible thereafter.
Cydlynydd Gwirfoddolwyr
FTWW > Cydlynydd Gwirfoddolwyr
Rydym yn Recriwtio!
Diolch i gyllid gan y Loteri Genedlaethol a Sefydliad Waterloo,
mae Triniaeth Deg i Fenywod Cymru (FTWW) yn awyddus i benodi
Cydlynydd Gwirfoddolwyr
Mae hon yn swydd ran-amser, 22.5 awr yr wythnos, sy’n talu £16,200 y flwyddyn, yn seiliedig ar gyflog cyfwerth ag amser llawn 37.5 awr yr wythnos o £27K y flwyddyn, gweithio o bell (Cymru)
Mae hi wedi’i hariannu tan 31 Mawrth 2026 gyda’r posibilrwydd o estyniad
Mae’r swydd hon yn amodol ar gwblhau cyfnod prawf o dri mis yn llwyddiannus
Iawrlwythwch y disgrifiad swydd: Cydlynydd Gwirfoddolwyr
FTWW: Triniaeth Deg i Fenywod Cymru yw’r unig elusen yng Nghymru sy’n cael ei harwain gan gleifion a’r unig sefydliad i bobl anabl sydd wedi ymroi i sicrhau cydraddoldeb iechyd i fenywod, merched, a phobl sydd wedi’u cofrestru’n fenywod adeg eu geni.
Ein Gweledigaeth yw Cymru lle mae hawl pawb i iechyd a lles da yn cael ei pharchu a’i gwireddu, gyda phawb yn gallu cael gafael ar y gofal iechyd sydd ei angen arnynt, pan fydd ei angen arnynt, heb rwystrau.
Mae rôl y Cydlynydd Elusen yn un newydd i FTWW. Bydd ein hymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn sicrhau bod aelodau’n cael eu cefnogi a’u galluogi i gymryd rhan mewn gweithgareddau ymgysylltu sy’n ehangu cyrhaeddiad y mudiad ac yn cynyddu ymwybyddiaeth o anghenion iechyd a lles y gymuned ehangach. Byddwch yn allweddol i’n tîm bach, ymroddedig, gan sicrhau bod FTWW mewn sefyllfa dda i gynnal a chynyddu ei gweithgareddau gwirfoddoli.
Rydym yn croesawu’n arbennig geisiadau gan y rheini sy’n anabl, sy’n byw gyda phroblemau iechyd tymor hir neu sydd â phrofiad ohonynt.
I wneud cais, gofynnwn yn garedig am CV cyfredol a datganiad ategol. Yn eich datganiad, dylech egluro pam rydych chi’n meddwl y byddech chi’n addas ar gyfer FTWW a beth fyddech chi’n ei gyflwyno i’n tîm wrth i’r sefydliad dyfu. Byddwn hefyd yn gofyn i ymgeiswyr sydd ar y rhestr fer roi manylion cyswllt dau ganolwr.
Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer derbyn ceisiadau fydd dydd Iau 1 Awst 2024 am 5pm. Cynhelir cyfweliadau dros Microsoft Teams ddydd Mawrth 13 Awst neu o gwmpas y dyddiad hwnnw, gyda golwg ar ddechrau’r rôl cyn gynted â phosibl ar ôl hynny.
Iawrlwythwch y disgrifiad swydd: Cydlynydd Gwirfoddolwyr
Introducing Chance UK
Join Our Team
Do you believe every child deserves the chance of a better future?
We’re a small team with a big ambition – to help every child flourish. The need for our work has never been greater and we are in an exciting period of growth in order to meet that challenge.
We provide a range of empowering services for children aged 5-13 and their parents and carers. We pride ourselves on developing evidence-based services, which put children at the heart of our work, and our services are designed to build social and emotional skills and resilience.
We know what we do works. We provide our unique support in a variety of ways and working at Chance UK puts you right at the heart of changing children’s and families’ lives. You will be a core part of our team, so it is vital you share our values and support our mission.
It is important that our team reflects the diversity of the communities we work with. We are actively seeking people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, people who identify as male and people from LGBTQ+ communities. We are also keen to hear from those who have lived or professional experience of the issues we work on, including school exclusion and Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND).
We value our team through offering a range of benefits, including:
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, 2 Wellbeing days, an extra celebration day and additional leave over Christmas
- Matched pension contributions up to 5%, entitlement from the start of your employment
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and shared parental leave
- Flexible working
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Access to employee assistance programme
Please note that Chance UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and therefore our recruitment process for this post will include an enhanced DBS check.
Key Information
Reporting to: Family Support Manager
Employment type: Full time
Director reports: N/A
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Office based. We are a hybrid-working organisation. Our main office is a few minutes from Finsbury Park station.
Start date: ASAP
Salary: £27,563
1st stage interview: Monday 19th August/Tuesday 20th August
2nd stage interview: Thursday 22nd August/Friday 23rd August
About the Role
1 in 10 children in the UK have serious emotional and behavioural difficulties, which place them at further risk of negative outcomes later in life. Chance UK’s mission is to help support them to reduce these difficulties, find and acknowledge their strengths and talents, and to help them flourish. We do this via a structured 1:1 weekly mentoring programme, which matches them with specialist youth workers to mentor them for up to a year, alongside a range of support for their parent/carers.
Our approach is different from other services – we are there with the child and the family to understand what’s important to them, what they need, and give them the support, space and time to ensure the whole family is stronger. Chance UK’s Parent Programme Managers play a vital role in engaging parents in the mentoring support their children are receiving in order to get the best outcomes and lasting long-term positive change for the children.
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We have an exciting opportunity for 6 x Caseworkers to join the Domestic Abuse team in London, working 37.5 hours a week. This role involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working, you will work from home and our London office.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
As a DA caseworker, you will:
Effectively manage a caseload of service users affected by domestic abuse, delivering excellent services which support the commissioners and their service goals to victims.
Ensure each victim receives an individually appropriate tailored support and information service that fully meets their needs, keeping complex needs central to all processes and decisions
Undertake risk and needs assessments to address the specific needs of the client in line with VS operating procedures. To follow relevant safeguarding policies and procedures, working with safeguarding leads and other agencies to ensure an integrated approach to address any safeguarding concerns.
Provide information and advocacy to enable service users to navigate and understand the criminal justice process and ensure their rights are upheld in accordance with the Victims Code of Practice this could include criminal, legal and if relevant, civil remedies to service users.
You will need:
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults and/or families affected by domestic abuse
- Understanding and knowledge of an active commitment to promoting equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity
- Ability to work without direct supervision, prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/ needs and interests in an organised and methodical manner
- Understanding of confidentiality and safe working practices, in accordance with safeguarding and data protection legislation
- Ability to needs assess, risk assess and empathise with the victim
- Good IT and administrative skills including the use of Microsoft Office packages
- High resilience and the ability to work under pressure
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to Apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
The London School of Economics Students Union is looking for a highly organised, efficient, and motivated individual to help provide high level executive and administrative support for the unions chief executive officer, officer team and senior leadership team.
You will provide high level executive support, including diary, meetings and agenda coordination, inbox management, minutes and note taking, creating briefing notes and reports, and managing actions trackers.
In addition, this role will provide administrative support for special projects for the senior leadership team.
You must have a proven track record in delivering excellent project management skills, able to work across teams and to drive projects forward.
In particular this role will support the Head of Communities and Partnership coordinate the partnership and department delivery programme of work with LSE academic departments.
We are looking for someone who is highly organised with strong, communication and relationship building skills with the ability to build professional relationships with a wide variety of individuals, internally and externally. Reliability and a can‐do, proactive attitude are necessary as well as a desire to work in a fast-paced dynamic exciting organisation.
If this sounds like you please apply!
Why apply?
Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.
Benefits and Perks
In return for your passion and experience we offer:
- 25 days of holiday per year (pro rata)
- Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter
- Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership (including advice from dedicated professionals)
- Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
- Access to LSE staff training courses
- Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card, which provides a wide range of discounts
- Flexibility for work-life balance
- Interest-free travel loan
Recruitment
Our recruitment processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in three stages:
· Part 1 (Supporting statement) is all about you telling us about your suitability for the role and will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for interview.
· Part 2 (CV) outlining your career history to date.
· Part 3 (Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form) is personal information. It helps us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This part will only be seen by HR and will not have any impact on shortlisting. Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before applications are seen by the shortlisting panel.
This process allows us to ensure that the shortlisting is done in a fair and consistent manner and all applicants are given the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please send us a CV, complete a supporting statement outlining how you meet the persons specification of the role along with equality monitoring form which will be seen by our human resources team.
· The closing date for is Monday 5 August 2024 by midnight.
· Shortlisting Monday 19 August 2024.
· Interviews and assessments on Thursday 22 August 2024
Compulsory Requirement - The UK Government sets the legal regulations that we are required to follow. As an employer we must ensure that everyone is eligible to work in the UK and this is done by us checking and making a copy of the correct original identification/documentation before your first day of work. Currently we require you to have the right to work in the UK, as we are not a Home Office approved sponsor.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Society of Authors (SoA) is the UK's largest trade union for all types of writers, illustrators and literary translators. We’ve been advising authors and speaking out for the profession since 1884.
We’re currently looking for a Membership & Operations Assistant to join our busy team. Our offices are based on Bedford Row / Theobalds Road in Holborn, London. The role offers some potential for hybrid working after initial training.
The role
As part of our member services team, you will assist with the smooth-running of activities in our London office. We’re looking for a tech-confident person to help with routine membership and database processes. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is required.
The successful candidate will be responsible for fielding incoming calls to the SoA and emails to the info@ email address, as well as updating member records. And as we’re just about to implement a new membership database, you will assist the team with testing and introduction across the organisation. The successful candidate will also be supporting in building management, staff and tenant needs in addition to deputising in the absence of the Head of Operations.
Key responsibilities
• Supporting Membership with communication via email and telephone
• Advising prospective members on how to join and manage payments
• Forwarding queries and contracts to the advisory team
• Issuing Public Liability Insurance documents
• Issuing replacement membership cards
• Inputting and processing applications
• Sending correspondence to applicants regarding membership
• Assisting with larger monthly processes, including but not limited to:
o sending subscription reminders
o data checking
o importing data to Mailchimp
o sending Direct Debit correspondence
• Assisting the team with the testing of the new database
• Packing and posting materials for external stakeholders
Additional responsibilities
• Opening and closing of the reception area on specific days.
• Handling incoming and outgoing mail and receipt of packages for the SoA and our tenants.
• Maintaining kitchen supplies and ensuring that this area is kept clean and tidy throughout the week.
• Being on hand to take care of any day-to-day issues which arise.
• Providing support to the Head of Operations which may be wide in scope.
• Assisting with events as required by the Head of Events or Head of Operations.
• Any other task reasonably requested from the Management Team at SoA.
Essential skills and experience
• Excellent call-handling and communication skills.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise work effectively and to complete tasks to strict deadlines.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• A friendly and approachable manner, with a can-do attitude and a common-sense approach.
• Previous database experience, an advantage if this is within a Membership organisation.
• Familiarity with Office 365, particularly Teams, Outlook and SharePoint.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage issues in a calm manner.
Empowering authors since 1884. We have been advising individuals and speaking out for the profession for more than a century.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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About the Organisation
Together We Learn is a small international development charity with a vision to break the cycle of poverty in Ethiopia by enabling disadvantaged children to access quality education.
We have been working closely with our Ethiopian partner organisation for over 25 years to achieve this. Our UK team is a small, close- knit team that supports the fundraising, international communications, and project delivery of the Ethiopian team.
Our approach is to work alongside state education infrastructure, addressing a range of needs related to access to and quality of education, as well as children’s wellbeing.
Our work with schools includes school infrastructure projects - providing safe, local schools - and supporting teachers with training and resources to inspire children to flourish in the classroom. We also work closely with the children, their families and communities to understand and address the issues they face at home and how these impact their ability to attend and concentrate in school.
We are at the start of a new strategic phase with a focus on building the capacity of our Ethiopian partner organisation to shift the power and be more locally-led in our work.
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with a connection to Ethiopia, or from the African diaspora.
Sponsorship Coordinator
The Role: The Sponsorship Coordinator works closely with the Ethiopian team to facilitate sponsor communications and support the smooth delivery of our student sponsorship programme. They are responsible for reviewing and sending student updates collected by the team in Ethiopia to our international sponsor community; liaising with the Ethiopian team to deliver key sponsorship activities; and engaging new and existing sponsors in the sponsorship programme.
Reports to: Chief Executive
Hours: 15 hours per week (part-time role 40%)
Salary: £8,620 per annum (21,548 pro rata)
Location: London office, preference for hybrid working, remote applications considered, employee must be living in the UK.
(We are also seeking a part-time Project Coordinator (40%) and would consider applications to work in both roles. If you wish to apply for both, please state this in your cover letter)
Responsibilities
Ethiopia team liaison and sponsor communication (70%)
- Work closely with the Sponsorship Manager and Coordinators in Ethiopia to ensure the timely and effective delivery of sponsorship activities and reporting.
- Maintain good relationships with sponsors by responding to sponsor enquiries in a prompt and friendly manner and encourage continued support for the sponsorship programme through the provision of engaging, informative and culturally aware/sensitive student updates and newsletters.
- Manage a small pool of student volunteers to produce quality reports for sponsors.
- Facilitate additional monetary gifts from sponsors to their sponsored student including individual gifts, private school support and home improvement.
- Monitor sponsorship finances, including use of Salesforce, checking sponsorship payments are received and seeking to resolve any finance problems.
- Safeguard the data relating to sponsors and beneficiaries in line with the organisation’s policies.
- Assist in the promotion of the programme to recruit new sponsors and promote the sponsorship programme on occasion, through online initiatives or attending events.
Monitoring and evaluation (20%)
- Support monitoring and evaluation of the programme by ensuring the timely collection of data by the team in Ethiopia, collating, analysing and formatting data for review, leading discussions on impact review and supporting discussions for continuous programme development. Including managing office volunteers to support our work in these areas.
- Support the Ethiopian team to track and understand markers of good quality, sustainable programming and to continuously improve upon these.
Other (10%)
- Support with building the capacity of the Ethiopian team through working practices and training in relevant areas.
- Support the Ethiopia sponsorship team to develop, include and adhere to programme policies and procedures, with special attention to safeguarding.
- Communicate about our work with stakeholders via writing blogs, newsletter and Annual Report chapters.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and may be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation.
Person Specification
The lists below specify qualities and experience that we feel would be essential or desirable for this role. However, we would like candidates to apply regardless, if you can provide an explanation for why another skill, experience, or characteristic makes you a good fit for this role.
Essential
- Understand and share the organisation’s vision and mission
- Ability to work remotely within an international team, working sensitively across cultures, respecting differences and collaborating for a shared goal
- Motivated, with a friendly, helpful attitude
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive approach to addressing problems and identifying solutions
- Good attention to detail, producing work of a high quality
- Proficient with Microsoft packages, including Word, Excel and Publisher
Desirable
- Experience of working across cultures
- Experience in admin, NGO work, or in an education setting
- Understanding of global poverty issues, pedagogy, work to support children, or international development
- Experience of working or living in Ethiopia, or other developing countries, or a connection to habesha or other African culture
- Relevant degree
How to Apply
To apply for the role please read the job description above and send your CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should include the reason for your interest in the role, how you meet the person specification, or what skills you could bring to the role, and how the part-time role fits with your situation.
Applications will be reviewed after July 30th and interviews will be scheduled for the week commencing 6th August.
(We are also seeking a part-time Project Coordinator (40%) and would consider applications to work in both roles. If you wish to apply for both, please only apply once and state this in your cover letter)
To apply for the role please read the job description above and send your CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should include the reason for your interest in the role, how you meet the person specification, or what skills you could bring to the role, and how the part-time role fits with your situation.
Applications will be reviewed after July 30th and interviews will be scheduled for the week commencing 6th August.
(We are also seeking a part-time Project Coordinator (40%) and would consider applications to work in both roles. If you wish to apply for both, please only apply once and state this in your cover letter)
Background
Chance to Shine is a national children’s charity. We change young people’s lives through cricket giving them the opportunity to play, learn and develop through the sport. We keep them physically active, teach them vital skills like teamwork, communication and leadership. And above all, they have fun.
Since 2005 our Chance to Shine Schools programme has helped reverse the decline of cricket in state schools with millions of boys and girls in over 13,000 state schools playing and learning through cricket. Chance to Shine Street supports young people in under-served communities to access and benefit from cricket in a free, inclusive, fun and fast-paced tape ball environment.
Purpose of the Role
We are looking for a part time (22.5hrs per week/3 days) Operations Assistant on a fixed term contract for 3 years based out of our London office however with the option to work flexibly with some homeworking.
The Operations Assistant at Chance to Shine plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of our programmes aimed at promoting cricket in schools and communities across the country. This role involves a variety of administrative and operational tasks to support our mission of inspiring young people through cricket and helping them develop valuable life skills.
Key Responsibilities
• To manage the annual Coach Training calendar, including booking facilities, arranging hotels, and onboarding candidates.
• To ensure resources are uploaded to the e-learning platform.
• To provide customer support for the e-learning platform.
• To disseminate data cleans to all delivery partners every half-term.
• To assist with Chance to Compete and Open Days.
• To coordinate regional meetings, midterm reviews, and end-of-year reviews.
• To administer our bursary programme.
• To support the rollout of an Apprenticeship programme.
• To coordinate equipment and clothing requirement with our delivery partners through our preferred supplier.
• To support the Operations department with ad hoc tasks as required.
Key Relationships
• Chief Executive and the Senior Management Team
• Operations, Fundraising, Finance and Resources, Impact and Evaluation and Communications & Digital teams
• County Cricket Boards/Delivery Partners
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in an administrative role
• Proficiency in standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Understanding of database management
• Ability to analyse and interpret data
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Time management
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely
• Strong customer service orientation
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and requirements
• Flexibility in handling different tasks and responsibilities
Benefits
· 25 days annual leave pro rata (with additional non-contractual time at Christmas when the office is closed)
· 8% non-contributory employer pension
· Private medical healthcare
· Employee health cash-back plan
· Long-term sickness insurance
· Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary
· Season ticket loan scheme
· Flexible working
· Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
· Generous sick pay
· Volunteering 2 days per year pro rata
· OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool
· WeCare - 24/7 UK-based online GP, mental health counselling, a get fit programme, legal and financial guidance
Executive Assistant
Salary: £24,993
Location: Leeds Beckett Students’ Union, Portland Way, Leeds. Once in post, there may be the opportunity for hybrid working.
Interview Date: 29th or 30th August 2024
This is a permanent post working 35 hours per week, a flexible approach to working hours is required.
Are you proactive, meticulous and have a can do attitude?
Are you looking for a great opportunity to support the senior managers of a thriving students’ union?
Leeds Beckett Students’ Union is changing and you could be a part of it! After two years of research, reviews and collecting feedback, we are very excited to launch a brand-new strategy that is innovative, community focused and prioritising fighting for the basic needs of our students. We're looking for enthusiastic and passionate people that can help us deliver our new missions! Experience in higher education or students' unions is useful but not essential, passion to help make our student’s lives better is non-negotiable.
We are looking for an efficient Executive Assistant to support our Senior Management and Officer team in managing daily administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, possess excellent communication skills, and have a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Manage and maintain multiple executive calendars, including recurring meetings, prioritising appropriately, and using good judgment in offering solutions to complex scheduling and meeting planning as needed.
The Executive Assistant will provide administrative support to Senior Management Team and Officer team under the guidance of the Head of People and Governance.
Outline of Responsibilities
- Support for the Board: You will support with preparing meeting materials, coordinate logistics, and manage expenses for Board members.
- CEO Support: You will book meetings with staff and external stakeholders, prepare briefing packs, organise travel book meeting venues as and when required.
- General Administrative Tasks: You will handle various administrative duties and undertake specific research or projects as needed.
The Executive Assistant will have some experience working as an administrative assistant to senior staff. It is essential that the successful candidate has experience in organising meetings, liaising with a range of stakeholders at all levels. You will be able to exercise discretion, strong judgement and take appropriate actions without supervision. You will be confident to work to your own initiative and prioritise your workload. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will have advanced Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
We look forward to reading your application and your cover letter. Your cover letter should illustrate how you meet the person specifications for this role and express your desire to work for our organisation.
We are especially keen to encourage expressions of interest from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background. Candidates with a disability will be guaranteed an interview, providing they meet all the essential requirements of the post.
Finance Coordinator
Salary: £31,200
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: This post is London-based. We have a hybrid working model of minimum 2 days per week (for full time staff) at our King’s Cross office (2 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH).
Who are we?
Art Fund is the UK’s national fundraising charity for art. We give grants to help museums, galleries, historic houses and public arts organisations to acquire objects for their collections, to share them with as many people as possible, and to support research and training for museum professionals. We are supported by our growing membership of 135,000 through the National Art Pass, as well as the generosity of many individuals, trusts and foundations.
The role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Finance & Resources team as a Finance Coordinator.
The successful candidate will support the Finance Manager and Head of Finance by carrying out day-to-day finance operations, particularly maintaining our general ledger entries, taking ownership of our purchase and sales ledgers, posting bank transactions, and preparing payroll and month-end reconciliations.
Full training will be provided; however, experience working within a finance department is essential.
We are looking for a professional and personable individual with a flexible and enthusiastic outlook. Outstanding organisational skills and close attention to detail will be crucial.
Key Employee Benefits
- Generous Annual leave – 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, with additional non-contractual office closure dates at Christmas and an additional day in August.
- Free National Art Pass (NAP) – for yourself and another person of your choice.
- Free Entry to Exhibitions
- Life Assurance – cover for up to three times your basic salary.
- Season Ticket Loan
- Cash health plan
- Pensions – Eligible employees are enrolled into the scheme with the exception of those who have contracts of three months or less. Art Fund contributes 8% of the basic annual salary during the first six months of employment or until probation is successfully completed, whichever is the later. At that point the contribution is increased to 10%.
Closing deadline: 23.59pm on Sunday 21 July 2024
Interested?
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We are committed to building our team and trustees from the broad range of backgrounds and experiences across the UK, valuing difference and diversity, and building a workplace based on shared values of equality and mutual respect.
We have ambitious plans for the future and will be holding ourselves to account and putting our principles into action, as we all work together to help bring about positive change and a fairer future for everyone. We therefore want to encourage applications from all races, ages, religions and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with any kind of disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our organisation.
Non-UK nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.
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About Us: At James Hopkins Trust, we're passionate about supporting families in Gloucestershire with a young child facing a life-limiting condition. We rely on our local community to sustain our vital care services, which cost over £850,000 annually. That's where you come in!
About the Role: We’re looking for enthusiastic Fundraisers to join our team and help create amazing experiences for our supporters, volunteers, and partners. Here’s what you’ll be doing:
- Fundraising Activities: Plan and deliver a regular programme of fundraising events and activities such as our golf day, Kite Ball, online auction and other community events.
- Community Engagement: Work with local businesses, schools, faith groups, and individuals to support their fundraising efforts and build lasting relationships.
- Storytelling: Share inspiring stories with our supporters to show the impact of their donations.
- Presentations: Prepare and deliver engaging pitches and presentations to secure new support.
- Volunteer Coordination: Identify when we need volunteer support, recruit volunteers, and help them get started.
About You:
- Target-Driven: You have a knack for meeting goals and a background in sales or fundraising.
- People Person: You love building and maintaining relationships with a variety of people.
- Self-Motivated: You’re organised, can juggle multiple tasks, and work well independently.
- Great Communicator: You’re confident giving presentations and can secure new support.
- Tech-Savvy: You’re comfortable using IT systems for administration and reporting.
- Mobile: You have a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
- Flexible: The role requires you to work some of your hours during the evenings and weekends.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum (FTE and DOE)
- Flexible Hours: various hours available up to 37.5 hours a week, with some hybrid working options.
- Great Benefits: Blue Light Card, Nest Pension Scheme, enhanced maternity pay and full salary sick pay scheme after a qualifying period, rising annual leave on length of service, employee assistance programme.
Join Us: If you’re passionate about our work and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Important: You must be eligible to work in the UK. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, so successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check for children and provide two satisfactory references.
Come join the James Hopkins Trust team and help us make magic memories for our families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Coordinator
Job Description
Job Title: Fundraising Coordinator
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000
Benefits include:
● Generous annual leave
● Paid sick leave
● Enhanced family-friendly leave
● Compassionate and emergency leave
● Pension scheme
● Life insurance policy
● Employment Assistance Programme
● Access to vouchers and discounts
● Monthly wellbeing allowance
● Access to extensive training opportunities
● Reasonable flexible and hybrid working
Reports to: Fundraising Manager
Location: Oxford
Reasonable flexible working will be supported and some working from home is possible. Travel throughout Oxfordshire will be required.
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Occasionally evening and weekend work may be required for which time off in lieu will be given.
Please read our accompanying recruitment pack for more information about working at Oxfordshire Youth, including our approach to diversity and inclusion through recruitment
Closing date for applications: 31st July 2024
Interviews to be held: 13th August 2024
To apply, please send a copy of your CV accompanied by a covering letter to our recruitment team, alternatively, visit our website for more information.
Job context and purpose
We are looking for a compassionate and creative human to become an essential part of our Fundraising team, supporting us in achieving our fundraising strategy and financial targets. They will be passionate about building trusting and meaningful relationships which generate and grow income and committed to telling the story of how youth work changes lives.
Our work is intentional and impactful, and you will need to be confident working and communicating with a lot of people and a lot of different kinds of people. Being self-aware and emotionally attuned will help with this.
Fundraising is human oriented and often reactive. We enjoy a high degree of flexibility and variety in our work. You will have projects of your own to manage autonomously, and regular space to voice what work you would most like to be involved with. Therefore, we are looking for someone with great time management and problem solving skills.
As a team we are excited about our work. Sometimes we have crunch periods, and we need someone who is willing to roll up their sleeves and be proactive and accountable, however we do not typically work over our contracted hours. We deeply value work life balance and support all members of the team to feel fulfilled in their role and ensure that their life outside of work is equally a priority. Time off in lieu will be arranged for any evening or weekend work and we expect and plan for all members of the team to fully utilise and enjoy their annual leave.
Excellent work in this role looks like work that is aligned with our strategic objectives, well prioritised, communicated to the necessary people, and includes time to learn and train. We will value and celebrate your creativity, the care and pride that you take in your work, and how you remain balanced in the workplace.
The Fundraising and Communications Team, which includes marketing, communications, and content generation functions, works across the entire organisation and is led by our Director of Fundraising and Communications and Deputy CEO who has two decades of experience in the voluntary sector and is an energising and kind figure. Our team is committed to role-modelling to ourselves, each other, and young people the very best versions of ourselves and the very best work that we can deliver, which creates positive outcomes for young people.
This is a great opportunity to work across a wide range of fundraising projects within a group that values the contributions, ideas, and wellbeing of each member of our team.
Responsibilities & objectives
● To develop into an essential point of contact for Oxfordshire Youth’s fundraising function and Fundraising and Communications team
○ Building relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
○ A strong story teller able to communicate passionately and persuasively in writing, verbally, via reports, and presentations
○ Collaborate with marketing, communications, youth led content, Youth Development and YPSA programme leads
○ Exercise good judgement
○ Be comfortable talking about money and handling sensitive information and situations with discretion
● To increase the efficiency and accuracy of Oxfordshire Youth’s donor stewardship capabilities
○ Collaborating on improvements to administrative systems, operations, processes, and policies
○ Taking ownership of ensuring that pledges, donations, payments, gift aid, thanking messages, impact statements, and other touchpoints are actioned and recorded in a detail oriented, thorough, reliable, and timely fashion
● Successfully manage a mixed fundraising portfolio, with training and support given as required
○ Oversee pipeline of smaller trust and grant applications valued at up to £15,000 each
○ Community fundraising
○ Individual giving
○ In-kind donations
○ Support the Fundraising Manager in implementing Oxfordshire Youth’s corporate fundraising strategy
○ Feed in to target setting and opportunity and risk assessments
○ In time, meet and exceed your individual fundraising targets
● Support the delivery of donor-centred events in conjunction with the Fundraising Manager and our Events team, for example:
○ Private dinners
○ Challenge events like the Oxford Half Marathon
○ Connecting young people with positive activities made possible by our kind partners and donors such as trips to Blenheim Palace and the Cotswold Wildlife Park
Our Culture
Everyone at Oxfordshire Youth agrees to:
● Attend meetings reliably and participate fully, including being an active listener
● Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with Oxfordshire Youth’s guidelines, policies, and procedures
● Undergo training that will enable personal and professional development
● Undertake any other relevant duty related to the further development, promotion, and sustainability of the organisation as set forth by your Line Manager and/or Senior Leadership Team
● Represent Oxfordshire Youth in a professional and appropriate manner at all times including considering punctuality, personal appearance and boundaries, and equity, diversity, and inclusion of all opportunities.
Safeguarding
● Understanding that safeguarding children, young people, and adults is everyone’s responsibility. You will have access to training and supervision appropriate to the Fundraising Coordinator role (including undertaking a DBS check).
● To ensure concerns from young people are responded to appropriately in line with Oxfordshire Youth’s policies and procedures
This job description is subject to amendment following discussion with the post holder.
Specific tasks and duties will be shared at the interview and during the induction process
What we are looking for
We will ensure that you have opportunities for learning and development in the form of mentorship by the Fundraising Manager combined with training in a wide range of areas relevant to your role. This will enable us to create a shared vision and a clear plan for your trajectory within Oxfordshire Youth.
● Good computer and administrative skills and working knowledge of Word and Excel
● Working knowledge of cloud based systems like Google Drive and Microsoft Teams
● Previous experience of working with CRMs / databases - we use Beacon
● Good at relationship building and enjoys making and strengthening connections
● Comfortable with change, flexible and able to display good judgement about when and how to adapt
● Consistently able to be kind, steady, and reliable, making space for innovation and fun
Other desirable skills
● Previous experience working in an office team
● Experience of minute taking
● Working knowledge of PowerPoint
● Working knowledge of Monday boards or similar project management tool
● Experience using MailChimp or other email marketing tool
● Experience using Canva or other design tools
● Working knowledge of GDPR
● Networking experience in a professional context
● Professional event experience
● Driving licence and access to own vehicle would be helpful
Join us and make an impact!
Youth work is life changing and we are an essential part of high quality youth work and youth work practices; we are generating better outcomes for young people and better access to support services by our strategic and cross-sector partnerships; and we are creating a future in which more and more young people in our community are empowered, respected, and valued.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join our dedicated team and play a vital role in ensuring everyone affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND) has access to the care and support they need. As a Policy and Campaigns Assistant, you will support the Campaigning, Policy, and Public Affairs Team in achieving their strategic goals. Your contributions will help develop our campaigning community, keep our records and communications up to date, and produce impactful, tailored communications.
You will be the primary point of contact for policy and campaigns enquiries received via email, phone, and post. This role involves monitoring and maintaining the policy and campaigns sections on our internal and external websites, as well as our social media channels. You will assist in drafting content for publications, online platforms, and promotional materials for events.
Managing and maintaining databases for contact management will be a key part of your responsibilities. You will support national and local campaigns and assist in planning and delivering campaigning events. Additionally, you will help organise communications for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on MND, involvement and advisory groups, and policy focus groups.
If you are ready to contribute to a meaningful cause and be part of a supportive, engaged team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to help us create a better future for everyone affected by MND.
Hybrid Working Expectations: up to 2 days per week office attendance
(Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business needs.)
What are we looking for?
We seek an organised, proactive individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for making a difference. Your role will be crucial in ensuring our campaigns reach and resonate with our audience, driving forward our mission to support those affected by MND.
Demonstratable campaigns experience is important. You should be adept at using digital and social media to promote campaigns and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, from senior politicians to local volunteers.
You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in writing for diverse audiences. Being a good team player is essential, as is the ability to plan and coordinate events. Strong computer skills, including database management, are required.
Flexibility is key, as occasional evening and weekend work may be necessary. You must also be able to travel to external meetings and events.
An understanding of health, social care, and welfare structures in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is desirable, as is knowledge of neurodegenerative diseases like MND. Experience with digital campaigning software and parliamentary processes would be an advantage.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.
Our Benefits
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
- Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
- Life assurance
- Confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
- BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Campaigns experience within a voluntary organisation.
- Experience of working with digital and social media.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience of writing for a range of audiences.
Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.
Important Information
Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.
We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an applicant who is bright, well-organised, enthusiastic and committed to access to justice. The role is a unique opportunity to work closely with the CEO to ensure the smooth delivery of LAG’s publications and events. The applicant will be able to develop their skill set by working in a dynamic team with a range of skills.
The successful candidate will get to attend interesting events, develop their writing/editing skills and be part of the friendly LAG team. As LAG is at the heart of the social justice community, the successful candidate will work closely with our partner organisations including leading law firms, chambers, community advice organisations and NGOs.
Working for an independent book publisher, the Events and Communications Coordinator will be involved in the day to day running of publications and work with our editor and authors.
This is an exciting time to be joining LAG as we are moving to more digital formats and looking towards disseminating wider knowledge and campaigning within the legal community and society. This role offers a great opportunity to learn more about the social justice landscape and to make a positive contribution to LAG’s work.
Principal duties:
Publishing (books and magazine)
- Assisting the editorial board with commissioning decisions
- Supporting LAG’s publisher as required
- Relationship management with authors
- Customer administration
- Key customer accounts management
Training and events
- Supporting the Training Lead with event logistics
- Coordination of online and in person seminars/conferences/training
- Marketing of events and preparation of materials
Communications
- Social media posts
- Assisting with the development LAG’s online presence
- Administration of mailing and marketing software
- Liaising with Publisher and Training Lead to develop marketing strategies
Customer Service
- Assisting customer service when cover required for customer queries
- Member and subscriber database administration
- Website administration
- Point of contact for subscription agencies
General Administrative tasks
- Notetaking at internal and external meetings
- Co-ordinate staff meetings and sub-groups, including collating and circulating papers, coordinating logistics and meeting spaces (in person or online)
- General administrative support
This list is indicative only, not exhaustive. It is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will be expected to perform but additional duties commensurate with the role may be required. The job description will be reviewed from time to time and may change in light of experience and changing circumstances, in consultation with the post holder.
Please see the attached job pack for full details and person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our Fundraising & Marketing team at The Trust are looking for someone who’s passionate about raising vital funds to become the new Philanthropy Executive focused on Mid-Level Giving (MLG), working with donors from across the UK.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Work with your manager to deliver against the supporter experience strategy for £5k - £25k donors.
- Work closely with your manager and other sub-teams, prospect research and Individual Giving to uplift donors across products to maximise giving.
- Support on research for and writing of ‘Impact Reports’ for supporters on their MLG donor journey.
- Collaborate to ensure consistent stewardship through tailored written communications, bespoke digital assets, and engaging events to enable repeat or uplift giving.
We have a hybrid way of working, and you will be expected to be in one of our fantastic offices 2-3 days a week.
Job Title: Senior People and Culture Manager
Responsible to: Chief of Staff
Line Management: None
Location: Runway East, 24-28 Bloomsbury Way, London. WC1A 2SN. We offer flexible and hybrid working, but office-based work will be required on a regular basis.
Salary: £48,000 per annum
Benefits: includes 25 days holiday (plus bank and public holidays) with length of service increments, contributory pension scheme, flexible working options, enhanced staff wellbeing package.
Main Purpose of Role
The Senior People and Culture Manager is a key member of the Charity’s management team. They will have responsibility for designing, constructing and implementing a People and Culture strategy to create a transparent, consistent and agile process for the entire employee journey. They will play a pivotal role in fostering a thriving, healthy and positive organisational culture to ensure our staff feel valued, engaged, and well equipped to deliver the highest standards of work. This role provides high-level operational delivery of our People function to build an organisational infrastructure that delivers against the strategic objectives of the organisation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- People Strategy: Work alongside the Chief of Staff to develop and implement a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with our mission and values and promotes equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
- Talent Acquisition: Oversee the recruitment process to identify innovative solutions to improve the efficiency of our hiring to attract and retain talented individuals who align with the Charity's core values.
- Learning and Development: Implement learning and development programmes to ensure all staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively whilst promoting career advancement opportunities within the charity.
- Performance Management: Manage the performance review process, providing guidance to managers on performance improvement strategies and identifying opportunities for development.
- Policy Development: Develop and update HR policies and procedures in line with best practice and employment law.
- Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor to staff and management, addressing concerns and resolving conflicts at work, including grievance, capability, and disciplinary matters.
- Culture Enhancement: Collaborate with leadership to reinforce organisational culture and values, driving initiatives that promote EDI.
- HR Administration and Budget management: Oversee all HR administration, including contracts, leave management, payroll and pensions.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
- A deep understanding of HR practices and principles.
- CIPD qualified (Level 5) or working towards a qualification. Proven experience in a similar HR generalist role, preferably within the charity sector.
- Experience of implementing a People and Culture strategy and monitoring and evaluating its success using qualitative and quantitative data.
- Understanding of the HR needs of a small/medium charity.
- Experience in implementing EDI principles and embedding them through policies and organisational practices.
- Familiarity with employment law.
- Experience developing, planning and executing staff events and training sessions.
- Experience of managing a budget, interpreting operational financial data and preparing relevant management reports.
Skills and Competencies
- Leadership Skills
- Project Management Skills
- Strategic Thinking Skills
- Cultural Awareness
How to apply
If you are passionate about our work to address homelessness and would like to join the Charity as its Senior People and Culture Manager, please complete the application form available on our online jobs board.
You may wish to retain a copy of your answers as our ATS currently does not send applicants a copy of their application.
Closing date: Sunday 21 July 2024, 11.59pm.
Interviews will be held in person in the week beginning 29 July 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.