Office Assistant Jobs

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to join our team in Birmingham, with hybrid working (two days a week in our Birmingham office and three days working from home). In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £37,000 – £44,700 per annum depending on experience.

NGA is an independent, not-for-profit national membership organisation for state school governors, trustees and governance professionals in England. Our work aims to improve the educational standards and wellbeing of young people by increasing the effectiveness of governing boards and promoting high standards. As expert leaders in school and academy governance, we provide information, advice, guidance, professional development and e-learning.

About the role:

As our Executive Assistant, you will provide high-quality, proactive administrative and organisational management support, enabling the CEO and senior leadership team to focus on strategic matters, stakeholder engagement and governance leadership efficiently and effectively.

Benefits of working for NGA:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + 3 days Christmas closure (increases to 26 after 3 years’ continuous service and to 27 after 6 years’ service)
• Pension contribution at 7%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Railcards for qualifying staff
• Healthy CPD budget

Key responsibilities of our Executive Assistant will include:

• Providing high-quality, proactive administrative and management support to the CEO and wider senior leadership team (SLT) including preparation of meeting papers, filing, correspondence and maintenance of shared electronic records.
• Acting as an ambassador for SLT and represent them in your duties and stakeholder management.
• Liaising with NGAs governance professional regarding board meetings, papers required for board meetings and ensure internal action items are implemented.
• Maintaining governance documentation, ensuring that statutory deadlines are met and that all records are accurate and up to date.
• Assisting the CEO in managing and tracking high-priority projects, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met.
• Working alongside the Head of Advocacy and External Affairs to build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as government officials, educational bodies, and partners.
• Providing general office support as required, including handling phone calls, filing, and managing databases.
• Assisting with meetings as requested, including booking rooms, providing refreshments, greeting visitors, note taking and producing minutes.
• Contributing to staff meetings and promote the organisation.
• Collaborating with other staff members to maintain, collate, and store resource materials.

What we’re looking for in our Executive Assistant:

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or in a similar high-level administrative role, ideally in the education or not-for-profit sector.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Management, or a related field OR qualified by experience.
• Experience working with senior leadership teams and boards
• Demonstrable experience interacting with senior public sector stakeholders.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• A meticulous approach to handling tasks and managing complex diaries and documents.
• Experience in handling sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• The ability to anticipate the needs of the CEO, solve problems, and take initiative with minimal supervision.

If you feel that you are the right candidate for the role as our Executive Assistant or would like to find out more information about the role, then please click ‘apply’ now.We’d love to hear from you.

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.

Terrence Higgins Trust is looking for a proactive and organised Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive to join our team in London.

In this pivotal role, you will support the Chief Executive by managing their schedule, handling key communications, organising senior meetings, and providing essential administrative assistance to ensure smooth operations at the highest level. 

Terrence Higgins Trust was set up in 1982 following the death of its namesake, Terry Higgins, the first named person to die of an AIDS-related illness in the UK. As an organisation we are working toward ambition goals: (1) to end the onward transmission of HIV in the UK by 2030; (2) provide support for people living with HIV; and (3) fight HIV-related stigma.

HUB TEAM ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

OASIS HUB BATH

PART TIME, 16 HOURS PER WEEK (0.4 FTE)

6 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT (January 2025 – June 2025) with a view to extend dependent on funding

SALARY: £10,011 per annum (£25,029 pro rata for 1 FTE)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Hub Administrative Assistant to work alongside our Hub Team Administrator for a fixed-term, from January 2025 until June 2025.  This role will support our Community Work Manager with the administration necessary to deliver our community work. This currently includes two food pantry sessions a week, and a combined pop-up pantry and Living Room (warm space) session each week.

Key responsibilities of this role will be:

· To process applications to hub projects and manage communication with project members.

· To co-ordinate volunteer communications.

· To create and manage volunteer rotas.

· To ensure team leaders have all relevant information for each session.

· To ensure data is populated and managed accurately, and according to GDPR requirements.

The successful post holder must have:

· Excellent administration skills and attention to detail.

· Proven people skills and experience in relation to community work or the charity sector.

· Able to liaise with staff and volunteers from external organisations at all levels. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, while improving your employability skills. 

As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution

· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)

· Working as part of a friendly, community-minded team of professionals

 The closing date will be 9th December at 9am, with interviews on 16th December 2024.

If you are interested in this role, please:

Email your CV including a Supporting Statement. Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website for further information.Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address ALL of the following questions:

1. The Oasis vision is for community – a place where everyone is included, makes a contribution and reaches their potential. Our community hub is a welcoming space for the whole community to access.

o What does this mean to you?

o Why is good administration essential to create a space that works for everyone?

o What skills and / or experience related to the role can you bring?

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

Are you organised, persistent and able to manage and progress different tasks in a busy environment? Would you like to use your skills to ensure that those who are struggling financially get the help that they need? If that sounds like you, we might have a place for you at Ealing Foodbank.

We believe anyone in our community should have enough to feed themselves and their family. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We also offer additional advice and support to help people address the underlying issues.

Our work is made possible by a group of amazing volunteers and a small staff team. As Operations and Logistics Manager you will make sure there is enough food in our warehouse and that this food is distributed to our centres. Most day you will work from our office to make sure everything runs smoothly. You will also work from our warehouse on busy day to support our warehouse volunteers.

Role: Operations and Logistics Manager

Responsible to: Ealing Foodbank Manager

Based at: Warehouse (currently Hanwell) and office (currently West Ealing)

Salary: £35,000 per year (FTE)

Hours: 30 hours a week, spread over 5 days (+ occasional weekend days)

Annual Leave: 6 weeks a year + bank holidays

To apply: Please fill in the attached application form, no CVs.

Closing date: Monday 9 December 5pm
Please note, we're actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities
Obtaining, managing, safekeeping and distributing the Food and Supplies necessary to ensure the smooth running of the warehouse and client centres. This includes stock management; procurement; running our warehouse together with our volunteers; arranging transport; liaising with client centres; managing staff and volunteers and arrange food collections and drives.

Please find the full job description attached. 

Requirements
This job is for you if:

• You are able to work independently as well as in a team
• You have excellent processing skills and are a good organiser
• You are able to lead a team
• You have excellent problem solving skills
• You have a heart for people and would love to work behing the scenes to support those who are facing difficulties

Ealing Foodbank is a Christian organisation. The post holder will need to be able to be comfortable with and respectful of the Christian basis of the organisation.

Please find the full Person Specification attached.

Location: Weymouth National Boat Centre, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset. DT4 8TZ

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Salary: £35,600 gross per annum

Closing Date: 6/12/2024 (may close early if right candidate is found)

Are you a watersports professional looking for a new opportunity?

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity delivering life changing nautical adventure for young people through the Sea Cadets to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success.

We are currently looking for an Assistant Head of Inshore Boating to join our team.

About the role

Sea Cadets deliver life changing opportunities to young people through the challenge and adventure of getting out on the water. The Assistant Head of Inshore Boating is instrumental in facilitating these experiences as part of a team working to support volunteers and colleagues across the UK, with a focus on our five activities of dinghy sailing, paddlesport, powerboating, rowing and windsurfing. The post will require experience of dealing with people of all ages/backgrounds, in the management of delivering activities, equipment/facilities and supporting the development of instructors.

We are looking for a passionate practitioner, with a background in delivering both on and off the water, and in-depth experience of operating procedures and governing documentation. Experience of working with young people is essential.

Responsibilities

· Lead on developing our boating/watersports framework

· Support volunteer led activity across the UK in delivering life affirming on the water experiences to young people.

· Support the Head of Inshore in the development and delivery of assurance and safety of Boating.

· Day to day Line management of the office team

· Collaborate with the wider Inshore team to support central training, particularly Instructor Training.

Requirements

· A qualified watersports practitioner at or approaching Trainer/Tutor level

· An in depth understanding of operating procedures and documentation

· Experience of watersports at a strategic level

Desirable

· Experience or knowledge of youth and/or uniformed organisations

· Experience or knowledge of the charity sector

For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack.

Benefits

• 51 days annual leave per annum
• Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the pension
• Private medical insurance
• Pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
• National staff conference: All employees come together once a year to reflect on the past year and celebrate success at our offsite staff conference. This is a great opportunity to listen to employees' views, and for employees to network, share information and socialise.

If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply now!

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. 

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record check.

Salary Range: £24,700 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Location: Fauna & Flora, Cambridge.

Current policy offers partial remote working with the UK

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

We are seeking a highly organised and methodical individual to provide administrative support to the CEO Department. Key responsibilities include:

· providing financial administrative support (including processing expense claims, raising purchase orders, processing invoices)

· facilitating the day to day running of the CEO office, including acting as the first point of contact for visitors to the CEO including VIPs

· providing logistical support to key governance meetings and events

· providing general administrative support within the CEO office and to the wider Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as required

· maintaining electronic correspondence files

· drafting meeting briefings for the CEO and other senior staff

You will have broad administrative experience, with strong numeracy skills, excellent organisational and prioritisation skills and a methodical, rigorous approach to work. A meticulous attention to detail is essential.

You will represent Fauna & Flora professionally at all times and have a proactive and positive approach to work. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to develop positive, productive working relationships. The ability to apply sound judgement and discretion in all areas of work, maintaining utmost confidentiality is essential. 

Working closely with the Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO and the Executive Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team, you will be a strong team player and enjoy working in a dynamic environment where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount.

In return, we offer the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation, with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, life insurance and salary exchange schemes.  Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 1 December 2024. Interviews are likely to take place between 12 – 16 December 2024.

Executive Assistant
Ealing Mencap
Ealing/Hybrid with minimum of 2 days a week in the office (UB6 8TJ)
Permanent
Salary: £27,945 - £31,452 p/a depending on experience, increasing by 3% p/a following successful completion of probation, pro-rata for part time
Full time (35 hours per week), open to part time options (such as 28 or 30 hours per week), with flexible working
Excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure, flexible and hybrid working policy, comprehensive learning and development package, career progression opportunities, pension, Employee Assistance Programme

Do you have experience working in an Executive Administration role? If you would like to work in a role where you can support and enable a dynamic and successful charity to continue to go from strength to strength, we would love to hear from you!

Charity People are delighted to be working with Ealing Mencap to find a new Executive Assistant, a brilliant new role which will transform the way the CEO works and help shape an exciting era for their incredible work.

This role will provide comprehensive support to the CEO, Board, and HR functions, ensuring effective administration, governance and efficient HR processes to support the work of Ealing Mencap.

Ealing Mencap give people with learning disabilities and additional needs the opportunity to achieve their full potential and live as independently as possible. They form part of the Mencap group of charities, raise their own funds and operate entirely independently of the national organisation. Their work includes offering services, giving advice, influence change, work in partnership and provide expertise.

The Executive Assistant role marks a pivotal moment in the history of Ealing Mencap, since their formation in 1965. It will suit someone looking to make a tangible impact, that wants to be close to the cause, ultimately creating a better future for every person with learning disabilities and additional needs.

Key responsibilities

* CEO Support: Manage the CEO's schedule, meeting preparations, follow-ups, and key stakeholder relationships to maximise their time and organisational impact.
* Governance and Board Support: Coordinate Board and Finance Subcommittee meetings, ensure timely preparation and distribution of agendas and papers, maintain accurate records, and act as a key liaison for Trustees.
* HR Administration: Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and HR processes, including maintaining records, supporting staff evaluations, and coordinating policy updates.
* Operational Flexibility: Adapt focus between CEO, Board, and HR support as needed, ensuring seamless execution of priorities during peak periods or special projects.

The successful candidate will have at least two years' experience in an Executive Admin role and be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and exceptional organisational abilities. You will be able to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. You will be able to maintain confidentiality at all times. You will have proficient IT skills (Word, Excel, database and reporting systems), along with solid literacy and numeracy skills. You will be a dependable, strong team player also capable of working autonomously. High levels of flexibility and adaptability are key attributes for success in this role.

The role is full time, but open to part time and flexible working options. The successful post holder will need to be in the office at least twice a week with the rest of the week at home. This is a warm, ambitious and growing charity, with a positive work culture and dedicated staff and trustee team.

How to apply

The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. If you would like to apply for this role or for an informal confidential, please email your CV to Jen D'Souza at Charity People for the pack and full details on how the application process.

The deadline is 9am on Wednesday 11 December with interviews scheduled for Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 December in person in Ealing.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Jen if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: helping the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future. 

• Supporting with project management by tracking deadlines and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed in time.
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with stakeholders both internal and external.
• Undertaking analysis of data, extracting insights from reports and compiling into presentations and other documents.
• Managing the Chief Executives/People & Culture Director’s calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments and travel arrangements. 
• Preparing and organising documents for meetings including agendas and presentations. Taking minutes during meetings and distributing to relevant parties. 
• Adopting a growth mindset, identifying opportunities for personal development.

• Qualification level 4 or above in a business-related field 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and can produce reports
• Excellent organisational skills. Can negotiate and prioritise to meet needs.
• Good level of computer literacy including all Microsoft Office Applications and competent user of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to work to deadlines and prioritise own workload.

Benefits

• Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service 
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session  in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. 

You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.

We are seeking someone with great administrative and people skills to join our friendly team to support our Administration and Supporter Relations functions while being the welcoming face of Yeldall Manor. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with excellent attention to detail and a passion for helping others to join a Christian organisation dedicated to supporting men in their recovery.

As the Administration Assistant and Receptionist, you will provide crucial administrative support for matters relating to supporters and their donations, helping to ensure smooth communication and effective fundraising efforts. Your responsibilities will include managing supporter records, processing donations, and providing general administrative assistance to the Administration and Supporter Relations Manager. As the first point of contact for visitors, callers, and residents, you'll warmly welcome guests and help direct enquiries as needed, and handle reception duties with professionalism. This involves managing the reception desk, including liaising with volunteers who assist with that function, accessing calendars, sending emails, and performing other basic administrative tasks to keep the front office running smoothly.

Yeldall Manor is a Christian organisation, and this role requires a committed Christian faith to meet the occupational requirements (in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010). We ask all staff to engage with and support our residents in their recovery journey, offering encouragement in both practical and spiritual matters.

This is a full-time, permanent position (40 hours per week). We may consider part-time applicants (i.e. 4 days a week) for the right candidate. You will work as part of a small, friendly team within the Finance & Fund-Raising office, located in a beautiful rural setting. Lunch is provided daily with staff and residents.

If you're excited about this opportunity and feel you have the skills to help support the work we do, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role as outlined in the job description.

Yeldall Manor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its residents, so the successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. If you are in recovery, you must have a minimum of two years’ clean time.

We look forward to hearing from you!

About us

Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham & Redbridge (Mind THNR) is a local Mind association and community mental health charity. We endeavour to make sure that everyone with a mental health or emotional issue has somewhere to turn for advice and support.

Our vision is a society where everyone is accepted and included; where there is no stigma or discrimination towards people because of mental health issues; and where our clients' needs and ambitions are supported. We provide an extensive range of support services- including for those in crisis, through our work in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join us in the brand new role of Governance and Executive Officer.

You will provide proactive and efficient secretariat and administrative support to the Executive and Non-Executive Teams, working closely with the Leadership Team to support the fulfilment of their day-to-day tasks and strategic objectives.

The role includes supporting and organising meetings and reports, and minuting of executive meetings. In addition to general PA and administrative duties, you will provide a cohesive secretariat function to support the smooth and efficient operation of the Mind THNR Board and its sub-committees.

You will work closely with the  Leadership Team to set agendas, monitor action logs, and provide a high level of support to the Board. You will share collective responsibility for supporting the delivery of business objectives, through active engagement and collaboration with colleagues at all levels in the organisation

This role is flexible in terms of days and hours, although you need to attend Board meetings in person, once a quarter in the evening and committee meetings, which are also in the evening, but on line, so three evening meetings a quarter. We are based in a beautiful office in Tower Hamlets, with lots of outside space and a café, so ideally you would be present in the office two or three days a week ( if full time).

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. The majority of our staff and trustees have live experienced of mental health.

How to apply

You will need to:

• Submit a comprehensive CV and supporting statement

The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification. 

You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.

Closing Date: Saturday 14December 2024

Interview date:  Thursday 19 December(likely to be in person)

You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Samaritan’s Purse is looking for a well-connected individual to act as our London Donor Ministries contact. This would either be a Donor Ministries Associate or Donor Ministries Manager.

The role is full time, remotely based, but with one day a week from our National Ministry Centre in Coventry.

The role will involve working some Sundays, when church opportunities occur.

To be suitable for this role you will need to good networking leads within a Christian context. You will enjoy getting to know people and prayerfully nurturing relationships. You will have a clear delivery and the ability to present at, lead or on occasion take a church service. Further information can be found in the Job Description.

In accordance with the Equality Act of 2010 and due to the nature and context of the role there is an ‘occupational requirement’ for the post holder to be an evangelical Christian. The job holder should be committed to the purpose of SPI and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm for the Christian purposes of the organisation and be able to live out, hold to, support and contribute to its Christian ethos.

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The Global Programmes Assistant reports directly to the Global Programmes Manager and will primarily be responsible for providing support functions to the International Programmes team. The role requires excellent organisational, teamwork and numeracy skills, to work with key stakeholders to ensure an effective, efficient and quality delivery of development and emergency response programmes. The Global Programmes Assistant also supports the administrative work of the department, including the preparation and tracking of project payments, and maintaining partner due diligence records.

About the Role:

1. Provide programme and administrative assistance to Country Programmes and Programmes Partnerships teams as required including support with the development and production of project proposals.
2. Responsible for updating and maintaining the Project Tracker and SharePoint site.
3. Maintain soft (and if required hard copies of) programme files, provide filing assistance to the team and support archiving.
4. Ensure the timely submission of quarterly and completion reports, and support the review of seasonal and small-medium project reports as delegated by Country Programmes and Programmes Partnerships teams
5. Maintain and review the report supporting documents including field reports, financial evidence, centrally agreed documents, media and case studies.
6. Support the development of IPD wide administrative systems.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Previous experience of working within a Programme Support/administrative role.
2. Experience of working with budgets and/or processing payments.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders and employees at all levels.
4. High degree of organisational and time management skills.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and utilise any software adopted by Muslim Aid.
6. Ability to work under pressure, be proactive and work on own initiative. 

Why you should apply:

Join Muslim Aid as a Global Programmes Assistant and support impactful humanitarian and development projects worldwide. Working closely with the Global Programmes Manager, you will ensure effective project delivery, quality standards, and create engaging content from our successes for stakeholders. If you’re organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about programme support, apply now to help drive global change!

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 25 days annual leave + 4 privilege days 
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
• Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV. 

Over the last few years, NHYC has grown to a team of over 70 staff.  This role will add capacity to our current Admin Team, supporting the organisation with increased demand around finance, admin and resources. You will work as part of a small, yet critical team to ensure the organisation and our services run smoothly.  You should be well organised, a great communicator, and experienced in or willing to learn financial procedures.
This is an entry-level role. You do not need significant prior experience. We are looking for someone open to learning new skills, passionate about our mission, and willing to get stuck in to support the wider team.
The role is based at our day centre in Camden.
 

• Salary £27,144 – £29,952
• Deadline: 9am, Friday 29th November 2024
  *Please note that we may close earlier if there are a high number of applications