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Post Title: Hartlepool Programme Coordinator
Responsible to: Strategic Partnership Manager
Salary: £24,960 per annum
Holiday entitlement/Pension: Holiday entitlement will be 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays), Employee Assistance Programme and access to an employee perk-based platform. The Tutor Trust also provides a contributory Government-backed NEST pensions scheme, which is offered to our employees after the qualifying period.
*Please note this is a fixed-term role until 31st August 2025, with the potential of transition into a permanent position based on performance and organisational needs*
About Tutor Trust
We’re a proudly Northern charity that believes in equity in education. We do our bit to achieve that by partnering with schools and education providers, to enable their young people to work alongside inspiring and motivating tutors – an opportunity they may not otherwise have.
We know that our high-quality tuition helps improve young people’s academic attainment, wellbeing, and self-confidence, and supports their personal aspirations.
Over the past four years, we’ve had an opportunity to reach more young people than we have before through government funding of the National Tutoring Programme. This is now wrapping up and we’re at a pivotal moment, ready to engage new school partners, donors, peers in the sector and the new Labour government.
Our values
What we stand for and practise in everything we do at Tutor Trust:
We believe in fairness
We are passionate about making a difference
We are inclusive and supportive
We are quality-focused
We are ambitious
We learn
Benefits of working at Tutor Trust
· Hybrid work model (2 days visiting schools)
- Competitive leave - 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays, pro rata)
- Flexible working including Time Off In Lieu (TOIL)
- Health and Wellbeing (Employee Assistance Programme, 24-hour GP service, mental health support and benefits platform, Perkbox)
- Enhanced Family and Sick Leave (after a qualifying period).
- Recognition and Culture (Thanks & Recognition, Highlights, team events)
- Learning and Development (knowledge sharing, staff-led groups
Job Purpose
The Hartlepool Programme Coordinator post is an exciting role with Tutor Trust.
You will assist the Partnership Operations team by liaising with local schools and organising tuition within the Hartlepool area. This will include attending meetings both face to face and online, coordinating tuition sessions and arranging tutor cover etc. You will also support the tutor recruitment and training process in Hartlepool and help to ensure that it runs smoothly. You will also maintain and improve systems for the benefit of all our tutors, including ongoing tutor support.
If you have solid relevant experience, have the best interests of young people at heart plus a desire to work with an innovative charity, then this could be the role for you.
Main Functions
· Assist with setting up and managing tuition assignments across multiple schools across Hartlepool
· To assist in the recruitment process for new tutors, including short listing and interviewing
· Attending face to face and Teams introductory and review meetings between tutors and teachers
· Assist in developing closer relations between tutors and opportunities for networking and working together
· Assist in the recruitment, development and delivery of training for tutors
· Take part in general induction presentations and other events to promote the Tutor Trust both internally and externally
· Help with preparation for Tutor Trust events aimed at a range of stakeholders
· Participate in project work
· Assist other staff to complete a variety of administrative tasks that enable the Tutor Trust to operate effectively and efficiently
· Any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post
Person Specification
Good candidates for this role will be high achievers, with excellent IT and English skills, diplomatic and inter-personal skills, and plenty of initiative.
Skills
· Educated to degree level or can demonstrate experience of administrative skills in a previous role (either paid or voluntary)
· Excellent communication skills with ability to establish a rapport and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and from all sectors
· The ability to work under pressure to cope with multiple demands and deadlines, to work fast and to a consistently high standard
· Be a team player but also able to work independently when required to do so
· Excellent organisational skills
· The ability to manage office systems and contact databases and to use them effectively
· Be able to write fluently, to think clearly and to grasp new concepts quickly.
· To be fully IT literate, particularly to be competent with Microsoft Excel and Access
Attributes
· Demonstrate a commitment to the goals and drivers behind the Tutor Trust
· Enthusiasm and ability to contribute to the successful development of the Tutor Trust
· Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· A willingness to work unsociable hours when required
· Willingness to undergo DBS clearance and be committed to Safeguarding children
· Be a team player
· Have strong organisational skills with a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
· Be able to prioritise and manage tasks
· Experience of tuition/working in schools/working with young people is desirable but not essential
· Knowledge of the geography, and educational and political context of Hartlepool is desirable, but not essential
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The job is a fixed-term role from 2nd December 2024 – 31st August 2025 with the potential to transition into a permanent position based on performance and organisational needs. The position will be home-based, however there will be significant travel across Hartlepool. This is a full-time position (36.25 hours across five days a week).
Closing date for applications: Friday 8th November 2024
Interviews to be held: Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th November
Salary: £24,960 per annum & Contributory Pension
Start date: Monday 2nd December 2024
Candidates are required to complete an application form and supply a cover letter outlining how they meet the requirements of the role. You must also complete the attached Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
To apply, please email all documents to our admin email address found on the attached Job Description
The Tutor Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
For further information please visit our website
All positions at The Tutor Trust are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.
The Tutor Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Contract type
Permanent
Location
Whittington with some flexibility for remote working
Hours
Full time (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required
Annual salary
B1 £24,050.09 to B3 £25,379.21
Review Date
10/11/2024
As the Digital Data Officer reporting into the Digital Data Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing and leveraging data within the Income Generation team. This position involves overseeing the collection, storage and analysis of data to support strategic decisions and improve operational efficiency. The officer ensures data integrity and compliance with relevant regulations, while also identifying opportunities for digital innovation.
Collaborating with various teams, the Digital Data Officer supports, develops and implements data-driven solutions that enhance the charity's impact. Supporting all areas of fundraising but with a specific focus on individual giving and lottery you will produce meaningful information, analysis reports and training that contributes to the effectiveness of St Giles Hospice Fundraising activities.
You will also play an important part in ensuring data input, usage and training on the income generation database is up to date and lead on data extraction. You will ensure all data work is done in line with relevant processes procedures and legislation. A good understanding of data protection and its relation to fundraising and marketing will be key.
Just so you know:
This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date.
If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit our website for our Privacy Policy. This is in extension to Charity Job Privacy Policy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The role
We have a vacancy for a Regional Administrator working 17.5 hours per week (3 days per week including Wednesday & Friday). You would be joining a dedicated and friendly team of regional staff and volunteers. The ability to work autonomously as well as being a good team player is essential.
It is an exciting time to be joining Cruse, as we are in the process of improving our processes and services to strengthen the support that we offer to bereaved people and our volunteers. The post holder will coordinate and assist with the delivery of all aspects of service contracts in the Lambeth Borough of London, supporting the Regional Manager and the wider team. The role is mainly home working with occasional meeting attendance and service delivery within Lambeth. Networking and engaging with local groups / communities will form an essential element to the role, as well as providing initial contact and support to residents in the Lambeth area.
You will be the first point of contact within the service for bereaved people, third parties and external organisations. Additionally, you will support volunteers in the delivery of services and support the overall day-to-day running of the Lambeth service.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. Please quote reference ‘Lambeth 17.5’ on your covering letter.
The closing date for applications is 08 November 2024, with interviews taking place week commencing 18 November 2024, via zoom.
Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 22 November 2024, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sightsavers is looking for an HR Administrator to join our busy HR Operations team
Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 depending upon experience
Location: UK remote - with monthly travel to Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Contract: 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract
Hours: This is a full-time role with some flexibility around hours worked and lots of home working
We are looking for an HR Administrator to help us ensure that all administrative and transactional support is provided to the highest standard, to meet the operational needs of our global organisation.
The HR Administrator will be responsible for maintaining and updating data in the HR Information System and resolving service desk requests and enquiries from managers and employees. There is also the opportunity to assist on specific project work within the HR Operations Team relating to HR systems, legislative changes, processes and procedures.
Key duties will include:
- Inputting changes to employee records including new starters, leavers, absence, and contract extensions.
- Helping employees use HR systems, assisting with login, navigation and user queries.
- Support with the development of HR systems, assisting with testing and feedback as needed.
- Setting up new employees on our HR information system (HRIS)
- Offboarding tasks, including HRIS administration, paperwork and payroll notification.
- Drafting consultancy contracts
- Providing timely, first line support to employees and managers in response to queries and request submitted via the Service Desk, escalating as necessary
- Supporting ongoing team activities
This is an ideal opportunity to build on your existing HR Assistant experience within a fast-paced international organisation. To succeed in this role you will need:
- Proven experience in a HR Assistant or similar role (Essential)
- Ideally experience within a global or complex organisation
- Demonstrable planning and prioritising skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment, multi-tasking and delivering to deadlines
- Knowledge of HR systems and intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft systems such as Excel, Word and SharePoint
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality
- A commitment to equality of opportunity
For contractual reasons, the successful candidate MUST be based in the UK with ongoing Right to Work in the UK. Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit. This is a varied role, please read the full job description for further details.
Benefits
Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London.
Next steps:
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. Please note that there will be an expectation that you can visit our modern and collaborative offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW) on a monthly basis – probably a Tuesday.
Remote interviews will take place on Tuesday 20, Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 November and the evaluation process may include a role-typical task. We would like the successful candidate to be available to start in January 2025.
We are looking for Maternity Cover for a Safeguarding Advisor. If you bring both a breadth of safeguarding experience and an understanding of faith contexts, we have a new opportunity for you to use your accrued knowledge and skills for a good cause.
Thirtyone:eight, the UK’s leading Independent Christian Safeguarding charity is looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Safeguarding Advisor. You will provide an expert and professional service on behalf of thirtyone:eight; including the provision of consultancy and engagement services, maintenance of policy, procedure and best practice guidance and contribute to the operation of our safeguarding helpline.
We are looking for a person with strong communication skills and experience of providing safeguarding support and advice as part of a multi-disciplinary or faith-based context to join our established team for maternity cover.
With a demonstrated commitment to the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and adults, you will need a good working knowledge of safeguarding policy, practice and legislation across diverse contexts (including the UK four nations), as well as a solid understanding of implementing safeguarding at a grass-roots level with faith organisations. In return you’ll get to work in a supportive and rewarding environment and the opportunity to share and learn from fellow safeguarding professionals from a range of backgrounds and settings.
Please note that this job could be home based, office based or hybrid.
The out of hours cover hours are: 7am-9am and 5pm-midnight weekdays; and 7am - midnight Sat & Sun. There are minimal calls coming through during this time so you would not be on the phone all these hours.
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At EMERGE 3Rs, our volunteers are the heart and soul of our charity. They fulfil many varied roles and without them EMERGE’s activities, including Touch Wood and FareShare Greater Manchester, would have far less social and environmental impact.
Our Give & Gain employability programme is aimed at enabling people to develop the skills, confidence, and aspirations needed for job success. We support people from all backgrounds who face barriers to employment and whose skills often go unused or undiscovered.
Working with the Volunteering team and other key staff, this role assists in promoting the benefits and opportunities of the Give & Gain Programme at EMERGE. You will help us to recruit additional volunteers from the local community and beyond, by identifying and connecting with new networks and operational partners. You’ll be a strong communicator, happy to jump on the phone or take the lead at in-person recruitment events. You’ll be an experienced administrator with good data management skills to ensure we can accurately report to funders on our outreach and track the volunteers who participate in the programme. An understanding of handling confidential data, meeting targets and deadlines, and experience in recruitment are key skills for this role.
Once you've applied via Charity Jobs, we will contact you separately with an application pack which includes an application form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Nystagmus Network is seeking a Development Coordinator to help build on our core services and develop new ones to meet the growing and changing needs of the nystagmus community and to support income generation to ensure those services can continue to be funded. You will need to be passionate about what we do, have the drive and enthusiasm to succeed and also be sensitive to the need to involve volunteers and stakeholders in service development and delivery.
You will plan to reach out to ever wider groups of potential beneficiaries and supporters through your communications, networking and business development skills, in collaboration with the Executive Information and Development Manager and Trustees and take the initiative on approaches to new partners. You will have a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion in the way we reach out to people in every aspect of our work.
Applications will not be considered if there is no accompanying cover letter.
Our mission is to champion the cause of the nystagmus community we support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Programmes Administrator (Greater Manchester & Other Regions) £22,000-£25,000 per annum (pro-rata)
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered
Full time role (37.5 hours) with an initial 6-month fixed term contract continuing subject to funding.
Remote working, with the option for hybrid working (two days working from home, two days in the office in Manchester, and the remaining day up to you).
At One Million Mentors, our aim is to ensure that every young person in the country has access to a trained mentor as they transition into adulthood. We believe that investing in mentors will help to address the skills gap agenda and improve social cohesion.
Would you like the opportunity to:
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Be part of a dynamic, values-driven organisation working to achieve lasting social change?
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Work across the business, public and third sector to develop innovative ways of harnessing the potential of young people in Great Britain?
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Help shape a growing organisation?
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Enhance your personal development and job satisfaction through monthly team training sessions, personal L&D opportunities and a 15 hour per year volunteering allowance?
If so, this may be the role for YOU!
About the role
The Programmes Administrator will be in charge of the smooth running of 1MM Mentoring Programmes in Greater Manchester and other regions, including the supporting of mentors & mentees through their journey. By ensuring a fast and effective onboarding process, timely communication, and ongoing support for our participants the Programmes Administrator will assist Regional Managers and/or the Head of Delivery with maximising the positive impact of 1MM’s mentoring programmes. This role reports to the Head of Delivery.
For a more detailed job description, please see the job pack attached.
Remuneration and benefits: Salary bracket of £22,000-£25,000 (pro rata), up to 6.5% employer pension contribution and 25 days holiday per year (pro rata).
**Please note that applications submitted without a Covering Letter will not be considered**
For further details on how to apply, please see application guidelines attached.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are: Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.
We are now looking for a Retail Assistant to join our team in our first flagship shop, the Boat House, on a full time, permanent basis for 36 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £24,617 per annum (full time equivalent- £13.15/hour) depending on experience.
- 26 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Offices in a beautiful location
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, customer-focused individual looking for a role in a stunning location with our flourishing organisation.
You’ll play a key role in driving our retail ambitions whilst forging a rewarding career, all within our first flagship store amidst the peaceful and historic backdrop of Hyde Park.
Found beside the Serpentine lake, our Boat House shop offers a wide range of sustainable, high quality products and product ranges with a modern twist. From keepsakes to outdoor accessories, we are proud of our ethically sourced ranges and products from UK manufacturers, the majority of which are recyclable or have re-purposed elements.
We’ll provide you with excellent initial training when you join our welcoming and dedicated team, not to mention all the support you need to get you started.
The Role
As a Retail Assistant, you will support our retail operations, primarily at the Boat House in Hyde Park and potentially progressing to other outlets.
Supporting the Retail Manager and Supervisor, you will help to meet sales targets, provide excellent customer service and ensure exemplary visual merchandising and housekeeping standards.
You will also process deliveries, fulfil eCommerce orders, support the management of team rotas and create opportunities for upselling, encouraging donations.
Please note, this role will involve lifting and manoeuvring stock.
About You
To be considered as a Retail Assistant, you will need:
- Excellent customer service standards
- Excellent time keeping skills
- A good level of numeracy
Other organisations may call this role Retail Customer Assistant, Shop Assistant, Store Assistant, Retail Sales Assistant, or Customer Service Assistant.
The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Retail Assistant, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you looking for a rewarding career that enables you to make a positive difference to the lives of young people?
Are you a dedicated and empathetic individual with a proven ability to build strong relationships and support individuals from diverse backgrounds in achieving their goals?
Would you like to be part of an award-winning Charity that helps improve the lives of more than 260,000 individuals each year?
If so, this role could be the perfect fit for you.
CXK is looking for a Skills & Employability Adviser to support a case load of young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), or are at risk of becoming NEET, with their transition into post-16 provision. As a Skills & Employability Adviser, you will use your creativity and mentoring skills to engage young people in the Youth Employability Service (YES), supporting them to move on to their next progression.
Covering the West of the county and based in Eastbourne, we are looking for someone with experience and initiative, who can work creatively to engage young people in the service and then move onto to their next progression.
Your role will extend beyond direct beneficiary support; you’ll collaborate closely with partner organisations and community hubs throughout East Sussex, ensuring seamless referrals and continued progress for our beneficiaries.
Main responsibilities:
- Effectively liaising and communicating with a range of partner organisations to identify support for young people as needed.
- Champion and promote opportunities and resources with the caseload and partners/stakeholders.
- Maintain regular and consistent contact with young people to gain their trust, delivering effective caseload management, appropriately managing risk and safeguarding.
- Assess, action plan and review to make sure that appropriate IAG planning, and support is available for young people on caseload.
- Supporting young people in their local communities, including travel across the county. (A car is essential for this role)
In return for your skills and experience, you’ll receive the following benefits:
- An annual salary of £24,386 to £29,732 per annum
- 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service)
- Death in service life assurance policy (3 x annual salary)
- Generous sick leave benefits
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Comprehensive training and development programmes
- Mental health first aiders
- Cycle to work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Interest free parking permit loans
- Health Assured – Employee Assistance programme
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 11th November 2024.
Interviews will be held at our Eastbourne office on Tuesday 19th November 2024.
**Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible**
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Would you like to be part of a young and vibrant charity that is dedicated to supporting those who have been bereaved by suicide?
Do you want to be on the frontline, helping people through the emotional impact of their loss or offering information and guidance on some of the practical issues they may be facing?
We looking for someone to join our team of Suicide Bereavement Advisers who are the first port of call for people looking for support following their loss.
It is a hybrid role with a 60/40 split between working in our office in Westminster and from home.
About the role
As a Suicide Bereavement Advisor you will be:
- Answering calls and emails to our helpline
- Providing empathy, validation and a listening ear to enable people to open up about their loss
- Offering guidance on practical issues they are facing
- Signposting them to our resources or to other organisations that may be able to help
- Where appropriate, referring them to our Counselling Service and helping them to fill in the application form
- Supporting other members of the team with the calls they take
- Logging all contacts in our database (HubSpot), complying with data protection principles
- Contributing to the ongoing development of our services
This is a very rewarding role within a small, friendly and hardworking team which is committed to providing the highest quality support to our clients.
About you
You will have experience of working on a helpline or a client-facing role, ideally in the area of mental health; or you may be studying to be a counsellor.
Key attributes we are looking for include:
- A warm, empathic manner
- An ability to listen without judgement
- Calmness when dealing with people in distressing or challenging situations
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- An enthusiasm to learn and to develop knowledge and skills
- Confidence in using digital technology
- Attention to detail, especially when it comes to record keeping
You will live within commuting distance of our office in Westminster.
We are committed to Equality Diversity and Inclusion and as such are actively seeking candidates of all backgrounds to represent the diverse population of people that we serve.
Training will be given to the right candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Administrator will play a crucial role in supporting the operations of the e-Assessment Association. This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the Association’s daily activities, including membership management, event coordination, communication, and financial administration. The ideal candidate will be organised, ‘tech-savvy’, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills, with a passion for supporting the growth and development of the e-assessment community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Research Grants Administrator to join our team and support the operation of our expanding research grants programme at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. In this role, you will manage key administrative tasks and ensure the accurate processing of data related to research funding.
A core part of your role will involve maintaining and updating our grants management database, ensuring all records are current and correct. You will work closely with research institutes to verify and process grant-related invoices, ensuring they align with the awarded funding. Additionally, you'll collaborate with our Finance Team to ensure timely payments and proper record-keeping.
Your responsibilities will also include requesting and processing reports from grant recipients, ensuring they are reviewed by the appropriate colleagues or Research Advisory Panels. You will play a key role in monitoring the impact of funded research, including tracking publications and other outputs.
You will also support researchers in submitting applications for funding, coordinating the review process, and assisting with the successful award of grants. Accurate record-keeping of research contacts, such as grantees and reviewers, is also an important part of this position.
If you are organised, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a meaningful cause, this could be the perfect role for you. Join us in helping to support vital research and make a real impact.
What are we looking for?
Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to manage data processing tasks with accuracy and care. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential as you will be working closely with colleagues and external contacts.
The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail and numeracy skills, ensuring consistent and accurate work. You should be able to manage your time effectively, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines, while maintaining a thorough approach to record-keeping.
We're seeking someone who can work independently and bring a flexible attitude to a range of tasks. If you are organised, self-motivated, and enjoy working with data, this role could be a great fit for you.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.
Interview dates have been scheduled for 13th and 20th November
Hybrid Working Expectations: 1 day per week office attendance
(Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business needs.)
We understand the importance of work-life balance and are committed to supporting our employees' needs. We are open to part-time applications and job shares. If you are looking for flexibility, please clearly indicate your preferred working arrangement in your supporting statement.
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
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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Adverts may be closed early, or interviews arranged once sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.
Sponsorship: If you require sponsorship for this role, you must clearly declare this with/on your application form so that we can consider whether you meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship, either as a skilled worker or new entrant.
Reasonable Adjustments and Alternative Applications: Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview please contact us for support.
To provide an inclusive application process, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form.
Recruitment Agencies: We work hard to fill our roles directly and request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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OVERVIEW AND JOB PURPOSE
Pump Aid is a dynamic, award winning and growing organisation, which is promoting a radically different approach to aid and development in the WASH sector by establishing Malawi’s first social impact business (Beyond Water) focused on delivering reliable access to clean water for rural communities. We challenge conventional development programmes by taking a business-based approach that ensures long term sustainability and impact for the communities we work with. Clean water results in better health, increases educational attainment and reduces inequality for women and girls across Malawi.
To support our mission we are recruiting a Communications and Fundraising Officer to help deliver on our ambitious growth plans to reach 2 million people by 2030. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated person with strong communication and interpersonal skills, who can plan and create compelling communications to increase awareness of our work and engage new and existing supporters. Furthermore, you will lead on key areas of our fundraising strategy including annual fundraising campaigns, individual giving and small trusts and foundations.
Roles and Responsibilities
- You will lead on defined elements of Pump Aid’s fundraising strategy: scoping, applications, reporting and management (to largely small to medium sized trusts and foundations, community funders and individuals.)
- You will develop and manage a schedule of compelling communications across a number of channels including social media, web and print that will grow engagement with Beyond Water’s mission.
- You will support the Head of Development to pitch to social impact and philanthropic investors by finding creative ways to differentiate ourselves from traditional approaches to international development.
- You will take responsibility for managing and administrating fundraising income, using Salesforce CRM to keep up to date records of donations, keeping donors updated through regular reports and leveraging annual campaigns including the Big Give Christmas Campaign to maximise individual giving donations.
- Maximise the value and duration of donor support through excellent stewardship and relationship management.
- While office hours are notionally 9:00am to 5:30pm, the demands of a business focussed on Africa, with donors in the UK, USA, Europe and Asia mean a degree of flexibility is required.
Candidate Profile
1. Strong experience in planning and executing communications plans across a variety of mediums (social media, website, blog posts, impact reports) to grow awareness and engagement with the work of our social enterprise
2. Demonstrable success in fundraising within the charity sector; scoping, prospecting, proposal writing and reporting.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to present to a variety of audiences
4. Experienced in home working and able to self-motivate and develop and execute personal work and action plans with limited face to face supervision
5. Demonstrable ability to prioritise and manage conflicting outcomes and objectives and ensure the right job is completed at the right time
6. Works well in a small, dynamic team
7. High level of computer literacy – Canva, Microsoft Office, Salesforce or similar CRM software
8. Well organised and can prioritise work to meet deadlines
9. Experience working in international development is preferable.
10. Right to work in the UK
We will be reviewing applications and inviting promising candidates to interview on a rolling basis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to work with a leading advocacy, voice and rights organisation that helps people to be heard when it matters most?
Are you creative, with a knack for design and attention to detail?
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those who need support?
If so, we’d love for you to join us at VoiceAbility.
About the role
We're looking for a motivated Marketing Executive to join our team.
You will be providing creative and administrative support of our marketing communications as well as co-ordinating our marketing activity.
If you are passionate about raising awareness of our values and the empowerment of individuals to make their voices heard when it matters most, then this role is for you.
This position is a full-time, 35 hours a week, 6-month fixed term contract with a starting salary between £22,500 - £29,500 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. We are open to a conversation about flexible working or job sharing.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations. We influence policy and practice to make sure that people’s voices are heard and we have ambitious plans to continue to grow our influence.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.
How will you make a difference?
You will support the creation of and dissemination of marketing collateral to increase awareness of VoiceAbility and the services offered
You will coordinate the creation and production of agreed marketing collateral to budget and schedule.
About you
You’re an organised and detail-oriented professional with a talent for managing multiple tasks and priorities. Your strong time management and problem-solving abilities enable you to make decisions confidently within your scope of responsibilities.
You are self-motivated and eager to grow, always seeking opportunities to improve your skills and adopt best practices. Collaboration is key for you, and you excel at building relationships and communicating effectively with both colleagues and external stakeholders.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro-rata
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted gym membership; Employee Assistance programme.
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance.
- Support with continuous professional development.
Professional Development
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities through in-house opportunities for training and through personal development conversations with your line manager where you can explore career development together.
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 17 November 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
We look forward to hearing from you.
VoiceAbility reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of candidates apply.