Office Management Jobs

This role is based in the UK on a remote homeworking contract or based in our London office. If the role is based in the London office, you will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 3 days.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, we are unable to sponsor visa applications for this role.

Early applications are strongly encouraged as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and this role may be filled before the advertised closing date.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark and drive forward a developing income stream with great potential.

The role will help to build, shape and deliver our In Memory Giving programme over the 12 months of this maternity cover role. Through engaging communications and campaigns the role will grow both income and the pipeline of new donors. The role will help to innovate and improve existing systems to support its delivery, and also provide excellent supporter care and stewardship.

The role is within the Legacy and In Memory team, and will work in close collaboration with Legacy Marketing colleagues.

About you

You will have experience in fundraising and/or marketing, and have a broad range of skills to successfully deliver on the potential of this role. We are looking for someone to develop engaging campaigns and communications that drives income and long-term relationships, and who has the communication and influencing skills to liaise across internal teams and stakeholders and external agencies/suppliers.

As well as having a head for CRM systems, planning and problem solving, you will have the interpersonal skills needed to communicate sensitively with supporters, including the bereaved.

In our friendly and supportive team you'll be able to apply and develop your experience in a wide-ranging and rewarding role.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balan

Ivy Rock Partners is pleased to be assisting a London-based Museum in their search for a Finance Business Partner. The purpose of this role is to support relevant budget holders in managing their assigned budgets. This is a brilliant opportunity for experienced Finance Business Partners who are well versed in stakeholder management and can work constructively with budget holders to find solutions to issues, providing appropriate level of challenge.

This is an exciting role at an exciting time where the Museum is seeing over 3 million visitors a year post pandemic! Dealing with the artistic directorate, leading on budget preparation and reforecasting for exhibitions, events and fundraising. Working closely with senior budget holders, you will produce relevant senior management information and analysis to support key decision making for exhibits, collections, engagement and fundraising.

A summary of duties is as follows:

· Leading on the production of the monthly management accounts pack for the artistic directorate

· Providing relevant financial analysis and summaries as part of the management accounts pack to ensure decision makers are kept informed

· Support budget holders to produce accurate and reasonable budgets for their artistic directorates

· Leading on budgeting and forecasting processes for the exhibitions and events.

· Produce and update relevant financial models and cashflows

 

You will be:

· Experienced in business partnering with a variety of non-finance stakeholders

· Experienced in producing management reports and helping to prepare budgets

· You may be fully qualified or actively studying for a formal qualification (CCAB qualified or equivalent). You must be at least part qualified.

 

What to expect:

· Salary: £51,500 per annum

· Hybrid working (3 days per week in the office)

· 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

· Employer pension contribution up to 10%

Why work here:

· The opportunity to join a brilliant finance team.

· An excellent opportunity to work with a wide variety of stakeholders.

· The opportunity to work amongst amazing artists and within beautiful sites.

For more information about this role or a private and confidential chat, please contact Ryan Sheehan at Ivy Rock Partners.

We are looking for a Temporary Individual Giving Officer for an incredible arts charity to be responsible to support the end-to-end delivery of individual giving campaigns across a range of media, from planning to execution.

Hybrid - 2 days per week in their London office , 1 day being a Wednesday

The Role
IG project management/managing appeals to set deadlines and key milestones; liaising with internal stakeholders to achieve this (IT/Comms teams and others)
Support to team around a flagship event that the team support each year (administrative and event support leading up to the event)
Updating and uploading onto the CRM system
Data Selections

The Candidate
Able to manage multiple projects at one and prioritise accordingly
Good relationship building skills and stakeholder management
IG experience at officer level
Experience with CRM data systems like ThankQ
Experience of Data Selections
Strong and written communication

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. 

Location: London office – flexible homeworking in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy 

About the role 

As a Partnerships Development Executive, you will join the Partnerships and National Engagement Team during an exciting period of growth and will play an active role in helping build new transformational partnerships which support Crisis’ new ten-year strategy.

Day-to-day you will often be the first point of contact for new companies wanting to support Crisis, working closely with Corporate Social Responsibility Teams and business leaders to identify shared objectives and values, helping key stakeholders to understand our mission to end homelessness. You will be instrumental in building exciting partnerships including brand, strategic and charity of the year partnerships.

You will join a supportive and effective team, utilising your outstanding stakeholder management and excellent communication skills to build new partnerships ensuring maximum potential is achieved for Crisis and our new partners. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious partnership fundraiser, who loves making new connections and is comfortable leading on smaller applications and proposals and providing instrumental support across larger partnership opportunities.

About you

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor communication style to achieve maximum impact upon relevant situations and audience. 

• Previous experience of writing proposals and presentations 

• Awareness of business trends and corporate audience insights, and able to identify new opportunities for Crisis partnerships.

• Confidence working with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful partnerships.

• A proactive team player, able to work closely with others in pursuit of a shared purpose. 

• Passion for ending homelessness in the UK. 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.  

Working at Crisis  

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm  

• Wellbeing leave

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.  

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply? 

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 8 September 2024 23:55

Interview process: Competency-based interview + written task.

Interview date and location: W/C 16 September via Microsoft Teams

Accessibility  

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.  

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094  

CPAG is looking for a welfare rights expert to manage our Early Warning System.

With a new government in place this is a great time to join the Advice and Rights Team at CPAG as we look to influence policy makers and parliamentarians and support the advice sector in delivering a fair and comprehensive social security system in the UK.

The Early Warning System (EWS) collates evidence of long-term concerns and developing issues within the benefit system, from the advice sector and beyond. EWS evidence is used to develop and promotes improvements to the benefits system with our colleagues in the Policy Team, as part of our work to end child poverty.

The EWS officer will actively promote the EWS, encouraging contributions from advisers and claimants. The EWS officer will record and analyse case studies as well as the issues which arise on our advice services, to provide insight on the impact of changes to the benefits system and evidence for our campaigning and research work.

You will play a key role in responding to calls for evidence and consultations, and liaison with the DWP and other policy makers. You will work closely with the advice sector through publications, briefings and events such as seminars and conferences, to increase advisers’ awareness of the concerns highlighted by the EWS and to promote solutions to support claimants.

 We welcome applications from individuals with the skills and experience outlined and we can be flexible about working arrangements. We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.

For more information about this post and to apply download the EWS Officer job pack and application form from our website.

If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process please contact us at the email address listed in the application pack.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 9 September 2024.

Interviews will be held online during the week commencing Monday 16 September 2024.

About us:

Saint Pancras Community Association (SPCA) is a charity delivering high quality services for Camden residents, especially the lively and diverse community of the St Pancras and Somers Town ward. 

The role: 

We are seeking a talented Marketing and Communications Executive to play a crucial role in raising SPCA’s brand in the community. You will be responsible for our marketing and communications strategy and content; manage key communications channels including our website, newsletters, and social media; and coordinate with colleagues to generate content across the organisation. 

If you are passionate about making a difference and have a talent for storytelling, we invite you to bring your expertise to our dedicated team and help us amplify our mission. 

This exciting role would suit someone looking to move from a corporate communications and marketing role into the charity sector or someone already working in the sector seeking a new challenge and drive and shape the future of SPCA. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Strategy – Responsibility for our marketing and communications strategy and delivering multi-platform campaigns that drive awareness of the Centre and programme of activities amongst our local community.  This will include building engaging digital/social media strategies to grow our followers and enhance our communication and engagement with our service users and wider community.

• Story Telling  - Bringing to life our brand, mission and purpose through storytelling, including telling the stories of those in our key audiences

• Content – Overseeing and preparing, writing, and editing internal and external materials, including but not limited to social media content (imagery, videography), the SPCA newsletter, website copy, promotional flyers, press releases, and other assorted organisation-related content.  This role will also create and manage an SPCA content calendar.  

• Website - Ensuring that engaging content and SEO strategies are effectively implemented across the website in line with brand guidelines and objectives. 

• Monitoring & Analytics – Monitoring and measuring the performance of campaigns and initiatives to continually improve our communications' engagement, reach and impact and grant reporting.

• Event Promotion – Working with the SPCA team to plan and promote our community and fundraising events. Attendee surveys and post event reporting will also be part of the role. 

• Networking – Leading outreach to third parties to build up our partnership network, mailing lists and communications collaborations opportunities. We’re keen to create and promote our social value activities and you will be comfortable building partnerships for the good of the communities we serve. 

To apply:

Please apply via Charity Job with a CV and covering letter. Your covering letter should outline your interest in SPCA, the role and how you match the criteria we are looking for. As part of your application, please answer the following question - Describe a successful marketing campaign you have led or contributed to. 

Full details can be found in the attached job description.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Governance Administrator to join our team.

Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working)

Salary: £27,445 per annum, Band C, Level 3 (Inclusive of outer London Weighting)

Working Hours: 35 hours per week 

Job Type: Permanent

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

The Governance Administrator Role:

We are seeking a collaborative administrator to be the cornerstone of our team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of our activities and supporting our mission-driven work. You will provide essential administrative support, facilitate effective communication, and help maintain our positive team dynamics.

Key responsibilities as our Governance Administrator:

•  
• Assist the Governance Team with administrative support to ensure that the key stakeholders receive a high-quality service.
• Facilitation of Board and Committee meetings (Responsible for room bookings, catering arrangements, support with paper presentation, accommodation etc). 
• Typing, printing and collating papers and documents for meetings – including induction packs.
• Administration tasks relating to the Board’s secure portal, Convene, including the building of meeting agendas and collation/distribution of papers. 
• To review the email inboxes daily, handling and responding to the varied queries and requests that come in a timely manner.

What we are looking for in our Governance Administrator:

• Planning and organisation skills
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
• Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage and coordinate electronic records systems
• Ability to work as a team member
• Able to communicate effectively and professionally with people at all levels in the organisation.
• Able to develop effective working relationships across the Association
• Able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision on occasion.
• Competent with MS Office (Excel spreadsheets, databases, Word and especially Outlook and SharePoint).

What we can offer you as our Governance Administrator:

• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
• Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
• Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
• 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
• Four extra days to look after your family when they need you

Closing date: Friday 20th September 2024 at 23:59pm

Telephone Interviews will be held on Thursday 26th September 2024.  

Interviews will be held on week commencing 30th September 2024.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies.

We have a number of Youth Development Lead positions we will be assessing at our assessment centre on the 19th September.  Please note you must be available to attend on that day. If you would like to be considered for more than one specialism, please indicate your preference on your application in the answer box provided. You can find out more about each role specialism and the relevant job description by viewing the adverts on our Careers site, however, you will not be required to submit multiple applications - we will consider all candidates for any suitable role on the day.

Let's make every day a chance to create a brighter future for the next generation!

Would you like to be part of the coolest team in town, collaborating with our Outreach and Marketing legends and our friendly customer service team here at The Prince’s Trust? Together, we'll ensure that our young people get onboarded and engaged in our programmes safely and with style.

Dive deep to uncover any barriers that stand in their way, helping to remove those barriers to enable them to shine and propelling them on their journey towards amazing outcomes. Responsible for a group of young people, for one-on-one support and guidance or just gently pointing them in the right direction. You'll be on a mission to assist with travel expenses and find clever ways to handle their other commitments. You'll champion their support and learning needs with employers, and you'll be the ultimate liaison, working alongside partners like the job centre to ensure that nothing stands in the way of their success!

You’ll also be the guiding light for our delivery partners and service providers as we want them to deliver the best experience and outcomes for our young people. High-fives all around! Roll up your sleeves and deliver employability sessions directly to our incredible young people. You'll also help our Delivery Partners and volunteers do the same, both in person and virtually through our trusty MS Teams. When we're doing things face-to-face, you’ll need to hit the road and be there in person to help with programme delivery or programme visits to make sure all is running as smoothly as possible.

And if that’s not enough to keep you busy, you’ll also be keeping meticulous records of information and data on our young people, volunteers, and partners. It's all about making sure every step of their journey is accurately reflected in our systems so that it complies with our funding contracts.

We are a massive advocate of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion so it would be amazing if you could lead the charge in creating an environment where everyone feels seen, by implementing a local action plan that supports our big-picture EDI goals. Let's make positive change happen!

Be ready for anything and everything. Alongside all these fantastic responsibilities, you might find yourself wearing different hats and rocking them like a pro, this could even include deputising when the need arises.

Join the Princes Trust Team and let’s make magic happen!

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The Prince’s Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Youth Development Leads? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with every three in four moving into a positive outcome for either work, education or training. Youth Development Leads play a crucial role in supporting young people, no matter the young person's background or current circumstances, to fulfil their full potential. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Youth Development Leads! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Unless the location of the role is remote, the Youth Development Lead role requires a combination of office days and working from home. 
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – PT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks by the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

Are you a skilled Financial Accountant with a passion for making a difference? My client a leading global charity, is seeking a dedicated individual to help us drive positive change for animals worldwide. Based in London, this pivotal role will see you work alongside our Global Head of Finance to ensure the smooth functioning of financial operations, while maintaining robust financial controls and accurate accounting records.

My client is a leading global Charity based in central London seeking a Financial Accountant to bolster their team on a permanent basis.

The main responsibilities of the Financial Accountant are:

• Performing balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accurate and up-to-date records of transactions.
• Complete monthly cash flow forecasts and assist in statutory account preparation.
• Ensuring inter-company accounts are reconciled along with balance sheet accounts.
• Timely and accurate posting of bank account transactions.
• Produce timely and accurate consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant statutes.
• Management of 1 direct report in Accounts Payable.

My client is looking for:

• Excellent knowledge of balance sheet control and reconciliation function.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments and stakeholders.
• A safe pair of hands who can pick up the role quicky.
• Experience of working in the charity sector is essential.
• Experience with multi currency accounting is highly desirable.

My client can offer a flexible approach to working, with fully remote working, there is a requirement to go into the office once every couple of months to collect the post.

Applications are under constant review and the post can close early if the right candidate is found.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Would you like to help transform education and the lives of individuals and communities. You will be part of a purposeful Higher Education Institute as a Senior Administrative Officer and Finance Business Support professional. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.

Two Senior Administrative Officer and Finance Business Support positions are available. These positions offer flexible working patterns to suit different lifestyles. One role is primarily office-based with hybrid options (3 days in office, 2 days remote) Monday to Friday. The other requires weekend work on-site (Saturday and Sunday) with two remote days plus one additional office day.

This organisation takes multiple intakes annually, offering a range of qualifications from Certificates to Doctoral degrees. This is a higher education environment with approximately 6,000 non-residential students. Many of the programs, including some degree levels, are offered on weekends.

Your Benefits will include:

• Holiday entitlement: 40 days in total: 28 days holiday plus 4 University closure days plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• 5% employer pension contribution & 6.1% employée pension contribution.
• Access to a benefits and wellbeing platform, with a choice of benefits to suit your needs, including electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and financial wellbeing services
• Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
• Support for health and wellbeing, including occupational health and counselling support services
• Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave
• Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

Your Role Will Involve:

• Delivering empathetic student financial support in person
• Managing student finance queries and debt
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Providing comprehensive financial management support
• Contributing to the Institute's financial sustainability

Your Skills and Experience Will Include:

• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and reporting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Proficiency in financial systems

• Knowledge of Student Loan Company and its processes

If you have the desired attributes and experience plus empathetic understanding of student loans in a higher education setting and feel that you would be a good fit for this role please send your CV to with out delay.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Senior Public Affairs Officer

This is a pivotal moment in our parliamentary influencing with the arrival of a new Government, and here at YMCA England & Wales we have created an exciting new role for someone to help us continue our important work in this space.  The timing couldn’t be better for an experienced parliamentary operator to forge crucial new relationships across the political spectrum. Our policy interests are focused on youth; and the barriers and opportunities they face ahead. We work to influence Government on key issues such as affordable housing, access to youth services, benefits and ensuring everyone has the best start in life. The role will give you the opportunity to shape and influence real policies which can affect lives for the better.

YMCA England & Wales is a unique organisation: We blend an immediately recognisable national profile alongside our support, development and representation of 85 local YMCA’s, ranging from small community-based organisations to nationally relevant specialists.

You will bring influence with key decision makers through our campaigns and policy positions. You will support YMCAs policy function and drive a range of public affairs activities to engage and build relationships across Government, Parliament and the Civil Service. You will also provide a full range of public affairs advice and support to the YMCA Federation.

We will hire a strong communicator, both spoken and written; you are able to create accurate and informative communications to persuade and influence a target or audience. Perhaps you’re looking to deepen your already established experience in a public affairs role in the charitable sector or maybe you have worked in parliament in recent years.  Whatever your exact experience we would love to hear from you.  Please apply with your current CV to start the conversation!

We are recruiting for a Temporary Event Support Specialist to assist with the planning and execution of an upcoming event. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event planning and be experienced with using event management platforms like Cvent or others, be able to work in a fact paced , dynamic environment,

Hybrid working 2 days in the London Office

Role
Coordinate Cvent Platform Oversee the setup and ongoing management of the Cvent event platform, including handling registration, updating the event website, and serving as the primary point of contact for any platform-related issues.
Contribute to the invitation and registration process Update the necessary trackers based on the information from the events management platform and vice versa.
Compile Internal Documents Gather, organise, and maintain all necessary internal documents for the Africa Forum.
Compile External Documents Assemble and manage external documentation related to the event.
Graphic Design Create and design visual content for the Forum, ensuring brand consistency.

The Candidate
Event Planning Experience Proven experience in event planning, with a strong understanding of event logistics.
Attention to Detail High level of accuracy and attention to detail, especially in compiling documents and managing digital platforms.
Event Management Platforms Experience Familiarity with Cvent or similar event management platforms is strongly preferred.
Graphic Design Skills Proficiency in graphic design tools and software to create professional, visually appealing content is strongly preferred.
Language Skills It would be preferable if the person is proficient or has a working understanding of the French language. This is not a requirement

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

About us

SurvivorsUK exists for men, boys and non-binary people who have experienced any form of sexual violence. 

We support – by providing services such as a helpline, counselling, ISVA and groupwork.
We challenge – by raising public awareness of the issue, and dispelling myths
We build – by creating and facilitating networks for better access to help

Role

In this exciting role, you will provide pro–active emotional, practical and advocacy support for male and non-binary survivors who have experienced any form of sexual violence and are engaging (or considering engaging) with the criminal justice system. 

Our ISVAs work with clients currently residing in any London borough, or if the abuse was committed in any London borough. Some travel to London will be expected.

We consider people from a wide range of educational backgrounds and work experience. What matters is that you are empathetic and will support the specific needs of our clients.

Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for more information.

Benefits of Working with Us

- We are a Disability Confident Employer
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Clinical Supervision, if relevant for your role
- Acces to gym at our Hackney Wick offices
- Commitment to your professional development

How to apply

To express an interest in the role and to be considered, please review our JD and Personal Spec and submit the following:

• An up-to-date CV.
• A supporting statement that addresses the requirements in the person specification and outlines your motivations for applying.

Closing date: Sunday 8th September 2024 at 11.30pm
Shortlisting for Interviews: Week beginning the 16th of Sept. The interview will be held remotely via Teams or Zoom.

We encourage applications from people who share some of the identities of our service users (men and non-binary people), and from people from communities experiencing structural oppression, including Black and Asian, trans and disabled people. SurvivorsUK is committed to continually reviewing and developing our practice as an equal opportunities employer.

Please let us know if you would like any assistance or adjustments during the interview process. We are here to support you in any way we can.