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Summary
To deliver our research strategy goals and continue to fund exciting and life changing diabetes research, we are looking for a Research Funding Officer to join our research funding team within the Research Directorate. You will join a friendly, supportive and busy team with a strong reputation for rigorous grant funding processes, ensuring that gold standard governance processes for funding are implemented. These roles are critical to warrant that the research which Diabetes UK funds is relevant to people affected with diabetes and has the potential to make a difference to their lives.
We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.
Interview(s) date: 2nd and 4th December 2024
Package
What we can offer you:
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
- A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
- Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working (not applicable to roles with fixed shift patterns)
- 2 Days TOIL in recognition of fixed shift patterns (pro-rata for part-time)
- Discounts on gym membership
- Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
- Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
- Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
- Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
- Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.
Main Responsibilities
Together, the Research Funding Officers will administer and manage the entire grants management life cycle, both pre- and post-award. The charity has a number of grant funding schemes, including career awards, larger project grants and strategic research, and you will be central in the delivery of these. You will be the primary point of contact for applicants and other stakeholders throughout the grant management process, ensuring that they are supported and any support is managed in a professional and timely manner, including communicating feedback to applicants on funding proposals. As part of the grant management process, you will become proficient in using the grant management system which will involve building application forms, setting up funding rounds and review panels and troubleshooting when required. You will be responsible for the involvement of people affected by diabetes in the various funding schemes. You will also be involved in the organisation and delivery of our annual networking events for our PhD funded students and fellows.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an individual who is interested in developing or expanding their career in research grants management within a growing grant-making charity. You will have a BSc in biomedical sciences or life sciences. You will also have:
* A strong interest in scientific and clinical research. An understanding of research funding processes is desirable.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills, and the ability to deliver rigorous processes, work proactively, independently and in a team are essential.
* You will be an excellent communicator, able to build confident working relationships at all levels - an ability to network and liaise with scientific, clinical, research and expert by experience communities will be key to this role.
The Dioceses of Derby and Southwell & Nottingham are committed to becoming greener, net zero
carbon dioceses as they respond to the fifth mark of mission, to strive to safeguard the integrity of
creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth.
The post-holder will collaborate with existing and yet-to-be-appointed officers within a new ‘buildings
for mission’ team within the Department Mission, Evangelism & Parish Revitalisation (Diocese of
Derby) to support, enable, and release resources to empower churches, schools, and other Christian
communities to cherish creation through the reduction/ elimination of their carbon footprint.
The role of Fundraising Advisor will be vital in resource gathering; they will support parishes, schools
& DBF Housing departments as well as the NZC Working Group in identifying and securing funds
in a professional and coordinated manner. The post holder will work equally across both dioceses.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead, in collaboration with the respective Programme Managers for each diocese, on seeking
funding sources to continue NZC implementation during and beyond the current funding period.
• Manage funding opportunities tracker for each area of de-carbonisation; these include churches,
schools & houses.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key funders.
• Research charitable trusts and foundations whose criteria match the NZC aims and activities to
identify potential funding opportunities.
• Promote potential funding sources throughout both Dioceses.
• Support respective Communications teams in the telling of ‘good news stories’ involving the
successful securing of grant funding,
• Support the preparation of high-quality, tailored applications within the guidelines and parameters
the donor sets.
• Work with the respective programme managers to provide updates to funders (as appropriate).
• Appropriately track grant income to provide quarterly reporting to the Programme Manager.
• Engage with the National NZC Programme Team to learn of opportunities and share best practice.
The postholder will support the ethos, aims and objectives of the Church of England and the Dioceses.
The post is open to either lay or ordained applicants
Closing date for application forms is the 17th November 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser
Up to £30,000 per annum + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)
Leatherhead, Surrey flexible working options available.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint an experienced fundraiser to secure new corporate partnerships to help fund the growth of our care services, and to build relationships with companies to help them achieve their CSR goals.
Reporting to the Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager. You will be part of a team to drive Rainbow Trust’s Corporate income, building and maintaining the pipeline through effective networking, prospecting, and stewardship. You will be responsible for a varied and fulfilling portfolio of accounts to whom you will become a main contact and provide excellent corporate account management. Some accounts raising six figure sums, to whom you will become a main contact and provide excellent account management.
You will work collaboratively towards a ‘one team one target’ approach across the Fundraising and Engagement department and ensure that the use of technology is maximized and all processes are subject to continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity to maintain a breadth of fundraising experience to position yourself for future fundraising roles with increased responsibility.
What we’re looking for:
· Friendly, enthusiastic and socially-focused – you quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships. An ability to empathise and communicate effectively about our work with children and families is key. You are naturally warm with a sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated
· A motivating, empathetic and persuasive communicator – you will enjoy preparing and presenting high-quality presentations
· Knowledge of the principles that underpin good customer care – you adhere to established guidelines, policies and procedures, and provide excellent relationship management
· You thrive working in a busy environment on multiple priorities simultaneously – results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment.
· Confident use of MSOffice and some experience of using a database – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.
Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have experience of building relationships and raising income– working to secure new business and providing exceptional account management.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· Access to the Blue Light Discount Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Time off in lieu
· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping
· A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.
How to Apply:
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to us via the link.
Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others, and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
We are an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
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About us
SOAS Students’ Union (SU) is a charity run independently from the University. The students of SOAS are our members, this is who we ultimately work with and for.
The trustee board delegate the running of the Students' Union to the CEO and senior leadership team, who manage the full and part-time staff, their role is to ensure the SU is running effectively, to role model its culture and deliver the organisational strategy. In other words, it’s a great place to work, with a vibrant community where people share the same values and care about each other
Students are at the heart of what we do and we are ambitious to be the best we can be and support others to do the same. It’s an exciting time to join SOAS SU and have the opportunity to shape what our future will look like.
The role
As the Head of Finance and Governance, you will oversee the day-to-day financial activities, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance, while also providing strategic oversight to ensure the efficient day-to-day running of SOAS SU and driving system, quality and process improvements.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial and strategic direction of a growing organisation that is at the heart of student life on campus.
Key details:
Salary: £50,850 per year (inc London weighting) – This is the full-time salary, and the salary will be pro rata based
Location: Hybrid (1 day a week on-site in Central London)
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract with the opportunity for a permanent role
Closing date for applications is Monday 4th November 5pm 2024.
Interviews will take place W/C Monday 11th November at the Students Union in Central London
Please note that SOAS Students Union 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 early as possible .
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Barnstaple - Little Bridge House
Salary: £26,212 - £29,046 per annum (pro-rata)
Job Type: Full time, 30 - 37 hours per week (to include Monday and Friday)
Contract Type: Permanent
About The Organisation:
Our client are an established and successful charity providing hospice care for children with life limiting conditions and their families in the South West of England. They aim to recruit passionate, friendly and enthusiastic staff who are motivated to really make a difference to the lives of the children and families who visit them.
Join their team for a rewarding career move where 98% of staff agree that they are proud to work for them
What you will be doing:
This is an exciting opportunity for a flexible, enthusiastic and experienced Administrator to play a key role in supporting our skilled and supportive multi-disciplinary team at the unique setting of Little Bridge House.
This role is responsible for the efficient running of the administration function and will support the Head of Care, the hospice Doctor’s and the care team with all aspects of administrative and secretarial duties. Main responsibilities of the post include dealing with incoming calls from families and professionals and assisting with the administration of the referral process for children.
Duties will also include maintenance of the care database, producing reports and maintaining the records of the children that use their service and supervise paid and voluntary administrative support as required.
The Successful Candidate:
Applicants must be able to work on their own initiative, able to prioritise workloads, have an eye for detail, have strong all round communication skills, and experience of organising a busy office. Strong IT skills including working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook as well as experience using databases is essential.
Due to the environment a, experience of working within a health or social care setting and thorough understanding of the need for confidentiality is essential.
They value their staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team. Your work makes a real difference to short and precious lives.
Closing date: 4th November 2024
Anticipated interview date: 13/14th November 2024
They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Why Work For them?
Their employees work hard every day to make the most of short and precious lives. They are proud to support them with a range of enhanced benefits which include:
• 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service
• enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay
• NHS pension continuation for Nursing staff or personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme
• group life insurance scheme
• training and development opportunities
• environmental and green agenda
• Free on-site parking
• A nurturing and inclusive environment
• a chance to make a real difference
This fantastic opportunity will give you the chance to explore the wonders of the South West, whether you are already located here, you are a returner or looking for a different way of life; the South West offers a high quality of life and great leisure opportunities. These environmental attractions are matched by the excellent reputation of the highly successful Children’s Hospice as an organisation and local employer.
You may have experience in the following: Healthcare Administrator, Medical Secretary, Hospice Administrator, Office Manager, Administrative Coordinator, Care Services Administrator, Health and Social Care Administrator, Clinical Administrator, Administrative Support Officer, etc.
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Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. We all share it. And it drives our Fundraising team to get out there and bring in the funds we need to protect children and prevent abuse. Join us at the NSPCC and get involved in change that means everything.
Are you looking for a role where you can support the development and launch of the NSPCC's portfolio of fundraising products? Are you interested in learning more about fundraising via lotteries and raffles? Would you like to know more about how we raise money via our payroll giving scheme? Are you looking to develop your fundraising experience with a sector-leading team? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then our Fundraiser – Products role could be for you.
The successful candidate will support us as we:
- Work to meet the objectives set out in our three-year Lottery and Raffle strategy which has already seen us increase player numbers by 250% since 2022
- Diversify our portfolio of fundraising products, working with creative agencies and internal stakeholders to develop exciting and innovative new ways for the NSPCC to raise money
- Raise awareness of payroll giving as another way supporters can give to the NSPCC
You'll also work on other existing products such as Letter from Santa, Sponsor a Call and Techosaurus, in line with our Individual Supporters strategy.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent people skills
- A passion for learning, and
- Be looking to develop their experience of project management
The successful candidate will join us on a 12 month fixed term contract in a role that makes a real difference to children's lives, but we also like to reward people by offering a great working environment. The successful candidate will join our friendly and supportive team, have the opportunity to work on stimulating and challenging projects, and be given opportunities to develop professionally. We offer a variety of rewards and benefits including a generous annual leave allowance, employee assistance programme, pension and life assurance schemes.
We want to ensure roles are accessible and inclusive of everyone, which is why the NSPCC offers a high degree of flexibility around ways of working. We're pleased to offer this role on either a hybrid part based from home and for a minimum of one day a week from our London office) or home working basis (based primarily from their UK home).
We are looking for a team player with excellent administrative skills, lots of enthusiasm and someone who will have a flexible and adaptable approach. They will be able to multi-task and work well under pressure using their initiative, ensuring the smooth operation company marketing.
Marketing Assistant is a new post at Open Clasp which will work closely with our producing team to deliver marketing campaign plans for our productions, community events & training programmes. They will schedule social media content, support in the creation of written, film & audio content for our audiences and monitor our website and social media analytics.
At Open Clasp our aim is to Change the World, One Play at a Time by placing theatre at the heart of transforming the lives of disadvantaged women and girls. We make truthful, risk taking, and award-winning theatre informed by the lived experiences of all women and girls. We are feminist. We fight for the rights of women and girls. We challenge injustice where we find it and stand as an ally with marginalised communities experiencing discrimination.
Founded in 1998, Open Clasp is part of the National Portfolio of Organisations funded by Arts Council England. We take a special interest in women and girls from the North, shining a light on their experiences through our work. We make space for debate, encouraging our audiences to walk in the shoes of women excluded from society and the arts to address gender injustice.
Our transmedia approach shapes the work of researchers and leading policy experts. We contribute to regional and national discourse, performing Key Change at the Houses of Parliament in 2016 contributing to the Prison Safety and Reform White Paper, Lasagna was used in evidence as part of the Ministry of Justice Family Law Inquiry 2020 which recommended a root and branch overhaul and Rupture is the result of the Parental Rights in Prison partnership with NEPACS and Durham University. In 2021 during the pandemic, our play ‘Sugar’ was commissioned for BBC iPlayer and was programmed on Way Out TV directly into 54k prison cells.
Our Values:
- To collaborate with some of the country’s most marginalised women and young women, placing their lived experience at the centre of our creative processes
- Ensure the voices of those women are heard by audiences including policy makers
- Make space for discussion, debate and critical conversations
- Promote respect, equality and inclusion
Open Clasp is accredited as a living wage employer, Better Health at Work scheme and Investors in the Environment award for our environmental commitment.
About you
You will be passionate about campaigning for gender justice and building the power of women and girls for social & cultural change. You will have experience of marketing and PR, and an interest in working within the charity sector. We are a fast-paced company so you will need to have strong listening skills, an eagerness to learn and an open mind to develop and share ideas as part of a collaborative team. You will have a passion for the arts and its ability to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
Our work involves creating spaces for women, inclusive of trans women, to be creative, to talk and discuss. To apply for this role you must be a woman. Open Clasp is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1 due to the importance of this role working closely with members and participants, who are predominantly vulnerable women, and building relationships with these groups.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Fundraising Officer (South)
Full time - 35 hours per week, part time and flexible hours considered after successful
completion of probationary period
Location – Hybrid Working with a minimum of one day a week working from Head Office
Join our friendly team
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Fundraising Officer based in London.
We offer hybrid working with a minimum of one day per week at our London Head Office
(close to Liverpool Street, Moorgate and Old Street stations).
Our charity
The Sick Children’s Trust is the charity that provides a welcoming ‘Home from Home’
where families with a sick child in hospital can stay. But we’re more than bricks and mortar,
our friendly, caring staff are there to support families when they really need it.
Hospital can be a lonely and scary place for anyone, but especially a child. Providing
around 3,500 families a year with somewhere to stay together just minutes from the
hospital means that they can be by their sick child’s side and have one less thing to worry
about.
The role
This is a wide-ranging community fundraising role. Activities include supporting family
fundraising and third-party events in the south such as The Royal Parks Half Marathon and
The Brighton Marathon. You will be required to forge, develop and grow new and existing
fundraising opportunities and relationships with local businesses, community organisations
and schools.
Key to this, is the provision of a sensitive and effective supporter journey for new and
existing supporters.
Also, you will work collaboratively with the fundraising department and the
communications and marketing team to ensure effective integration of campaigns and
activities.
You will actively cultivate and recruit new and existing supporters and volunteers to
participate in a range of third-party events and support the organisation.
You will lead on Supermarket charitable schemes, including research, support with copy
and applications to reach targets set for this area of income.
About you
Ideally you have successful community fundraising experience including provision of a good
supporter journey.
You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills. You will equally be as
comfortable supporting families who stay with us who want to fundraise, as you are
presenting to a room full of students, or potential volunteers.
You have good organisational skills and are comfortable working to objectives and targets.
You are able to work with a level of autonomy and innovation to develop your fundraising
portfolio and to increase our profile particularly in the areas close to our houses.
Ultimately this is a great role for anyone who loves community fundraising and
understands that no two days are the same.
An enhanced DBS check for this role is required.
This is a great opportunity and we are reviewing applications as we receive them, so early
application is advised.
The recruitment pack will provide you with more information about the role. If this role
sounds like something you will excel in, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply please complete the questions and submit your CV with a covering
letter demonstrating how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person
specification
Closing date: Thursday 31 October 2024
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· Annual salary of £27,947 (FTE) £13,974 (PTE)
· Permanent role
· 2 positions available, part-time (18.5 hours) & full-time (37 hours), Monday - Friday
· Based in Rochdale
Please Note: We are not using recruitment agencies for this position. All applicants should apply directly through the Regenda Website. Any applications submitted through agencies will not be considered.
Please note that this role is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the occupational requirement set out in the Equality Act 2010 (pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1).
Proposed Interview Date: 15th November & 27th November 2024
The role
This is not your standard support work role. Here at Petrus, we’re passionate about people and committed to ending homelessness.
We are looking for 2 Women’s Project Support Workers who can provide support to service users at our Women’s only supported housing projects.
You will work proactively with female service users who have been homeless and have complex needs, to sustain their tenancies and move on into independence. You will also work empathetically to empower services users, actively engaging them with the community, helping them to support each other, develop resilience, live independently, and to be an asset to the community.
Please note that this role is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the occupational requirement set out in the Equality Act 2010 (pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1).
The right fit
- You will have demonstrable support worker experience, preferably working with women who have been homeless and / or have complex needs including, mental health, substance misuse and domestic abuse etc.
- You will be able to assess service user’s needs, and plan and deliver effective, stimulating, and dynamic support.
- You will also have solid demonstrable organisational skills, with experience in timekeeping, planning your workload, and managing workloads effectivity.
Who we are
Petrus provides support services for people facing homelessness or in housing need. We are a charitable organisation and deliver both drop in and residential services in Rochdale and Oldham.
We believe people should have access to safe, secure, quality housing. We help people to develop skills, independence and make positive choices. We believe collaboration with other agencies and organisations is key to creating a world where everyone has a safe place to live.
Petrus is part of The Regenda Group; we work in places where we can make a difference and operate across the housing and construction sector, in care and support, and in education, training and careers.
Next steps
If you like what you’ve read so far and think you’ve got what it takes to join our team, then apply now with a copy of your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you think you would be a good fit the role.
Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in touch shortly.
What we offer
Petrus really is a great place to work – and you don’t have to just take our word for it! We’re an accredited Best Companies Top 100 employer and have achieved Investors in People Gold status.
We can offer you a working environment where you can enjoy yourself, develop yourself and be yourself and where you really can make a difference to people’s lives.
We also offer a fantastic reward and benefits package which includes:
· A range of flexible working options.
· 25 days paid annual leave each year (rising to 27 days after three years) in addition to 8 bank holidays.
· 6 additional days for volunteering.
· 5% Employers Contribution to the Pension Scheme.
· £250 annual ‘Live and Learn’ allowance to spend on learning any new skill.
· Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes.
· Employee Assistance Programme and health and wellbeing initiatives
· A wide variety of exciting learning and development opportunities.
· Interest free loans to assist with the purchase of computer equipment and travel season tickets.
· Monthly staff lottery scheme.
"We regenerate places and create opportunities for people"
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and minority ethnic candidates as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we’d encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Tender is an arts charity working with children and young people to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence through creative projects. Our programmes are safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate spaces where young people can engage with sensitive topics and “rehearse” for real-life scenarios. Participants are encouraged to be both consumers and producers of learning through script-work, role-play and creative media such as films and art. Throughout, we enable young people to explore their choices, rights and expectations in relationships and to recognise the early warning signs of abuse.
We have grown rapidly in recent years, and now have an exciting and varied programme of work which is funded from a wide range of sources. We have long-standing, high-value relationships with organisations such as the Mayor’s Office, Esmée Fairbairn and Clifford Chance, and continue to grow our income from a range of supporters from trusts, foundations, corporates, individuals and community fundraisers.
We now have a need for two Development Officers to work closely with the Development Director and Development Manager in developing our trusts and foundations and statutory income streams, managing the accounts of existing supporters and generating income through securing new funding relationships. This role will involve a diverse range of work, from identifying prospects, creating compelling funding proposals, through to successfully managing relationships with funders.
One of the new Development Officers will have line management responsibility for a Development Coordinator, while the other Development Officer will not have any line management responsibilities. If you have a preference for one or other role, please note that in your application.
Success in this role would mean that, after six months you can:
• Confidently write and speak about Tender’s work, and how we prevent violence against women and girls, to a range of different funders.
- Write clear, compelling funding applications for five-figure sums to a range of funders.
- Proactively maintain positive relationships with funders you are responsible for managing.
- Support and work flexibly with other members of the Development team so that we can collaboratively reach our fundraising goals.
- Use Tender’s data management systems, such as Microsoft 365 and Salesforce, confidently and in line with Tender’s policies.
Please see the “Guidance Notes for Applicants” section at the end of the application pack for full details of how to apply. We ask for a copy of your CV and a 1 – 2 page supporting statement. We are happy to consider alternative application formats, such as video applications.
Westway Trust is seeking a passionate and committed Grounds Person to support the Grounds and Gardens team with the maintenance and development of the grounds and gardens across the Trust's 23 acres of land, ensuring the Trust's land is kept clean, tidy, safe and attractive at all times.
Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- Provide support to the Ground and Gardens Team to maintain and improve soft and hard landscaping on Trust land as directed by the Grounds and Gardens Manager.
- Maintain the Trust’s grounds to a high standard to include the removal of graffiti, fly posting and any other unauthorised applications to comply with the Trust’s zero policy of anti-social behaviour towards the Trust’s properties.
- Support the Ground and Gardens Team to undertake planned and unplanned maintenance work on the Trust’s grounds as directed by the Grounds and Gardens Manager.
- Work with the Grounds & Gardens team to ensure the Trust’s land remains clean and tidy at all times (fly-tipping/bins/parking).
- Support the Caretaker to provide access for contractor and utility providers and supervision of onsite contractors as required.
- Responsible for the proper use, maintenance and safe storage of all plant machinery, tools and equipment.
- Keep hand tools and small garden machinery in good clean condition. Where required, inform members of the public using the Trust’s land of rules governing its use and move on users who choose not to observe them.
- Assist with maintaining the log of incidents/occurrences that happen on the Trust’s land.
- To act in a professional, efficiently and courteous manner at all times when communicating with colleagues, stakeholders and the general public.
- Ensure all relevant Health and Safety standards are adhered to.
Experience, knowledge and skills:
- Basic knowledge of ground maintenance duties.
- Experience of working in public open spaces.
- Practical ability to use and maintain tools.
- Good knowledge of the local area is desirable.
Benefits of working with us:
- Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
- Investor in People (IiP) employer
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
- Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Sick pay scheme
- Season ticket / bicycle loan
- Free eye test voucher
The application deadline is Sunday 17 November 2024 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended.
We exist to work together with the local community to enable North Kensington to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team Administrator - Programme Funding & Partnerships Team
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £27,679 - £29,063 with excellent benefits
Location: London, UK
Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.
About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in administrative support to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as International Programmes Team Administrator to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.
About the Team:
The WaterAid Programme Funding & Partnerships team within the International Programmes Department. The team contributes to WaterAid's mission by cultivating and securing income from donors for all of WaterAid's programmes globally.
About the Role:
As our Team Administrator you will support the management team in the Programme Funding Department by organising diaries, meetings and travel. The role also plays a key administrative function across the team by tracking budgets, supporting managers in recruitment and onboarding and ensuring team internal and external communications materials are up-to-date.
About You:
This is a varied role and will suit someone who thrives in a busy environment and across cultures and timezones, enjoys varied tasks, and has extremely strong administrative and time management skills.
To be successful, you'll need:
- Demonstrable experience within an office or similar working environment using similar skills.
- Excellent administrative skills to include diary management and minute-taking.
- Adept with systems/computer packages including using Microsoft Office packages and the internet.
- To have a methodical approach to work with the ability to initiate, implement and complete multiple tasks to a high standard and with minimum supervision.
Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:
- Experience of providing executive administrator support to a busy department head/senior manager
- Experience of working/living in an international environment across cultures
- Interest or experience in the charity sector and/or international development
Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on November 18th 2024. Availability for interview is required on Friday 22nd November.
How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.
Pre-employment screening: In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.
Our Benefits:
- 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
- We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
- Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
- Season Ticket Loan
- Free annual eye tests
- Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
- Sabbaticals
- Volunteer Day
Our Commitment
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer
Salary: £29,217 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 1-year fixed term contract
Location: Gravesend DA11 7HQ / Swanscombe DA10 0AB and occasionally work from home
ellenor is a charity and a specialist palliative care provider for adults and children in Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley, and for children across the London Borough of Bexley. The Organisation has In-patient, Community, Wellbeing and therapeutic services at Northfleet.
We are looking for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to help us grow sustainable income from businesses and build strong, purposeful partnerships. In this role, you’ll focus on securing new business and sponsorships, maintaining excellent relationships with existing partners, and finding opportunities for growth. You’ll also assist in managing the corporate budget with the support of the Corporate Partnerships Manager.
If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference in providing care and support when it's needed most, we’d love to hear from you!
Essential Requirements:
· Educated to GCSE level or equivalent professional experience.
· Proven success in securing new corporate business.
· Skilled in researching leads, managing pipelines, and account management.
· Experience in event, project, and campaign management.
· Track record of exceeding income targets.
· Ability to create and present proposals confidently.
· Excellent verbal, written, organisational, and time management skills.
· Strong relationship management and customer service.
· Confident in using CRM databases and proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
· Access to own vehicle with valid driving license and business insurance.
How to apply:
By application form, either online or downloadable from our website or by submitting a CV and cover letter, CVs without a cover letter will not be considered.
This post is subject to Standard DBS clearance.
Closing date: 8 November 2024
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Therefore, if you are interested, kindly submit your application at your earliest convenience as the vacancy may close prior to the closing date.
At ellenor, we are committed to acknowledging and celebrating our differences, fostering an inclusive environment for all. Join us in building an outstanding and diverse team dedicated to supporting our patients and their families during one of life's most challenging times.
Research Funding Officer (Research Impact)
Permanent
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, plus benefits
Full time – 37.5 hours a week
London N1
We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're currently required to come into the office a minimum of 2 days per week, currently Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday.
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 8th November 2024
Interviews: w/c 25th November 2024
Preventing cancer, saving lives
Ready to play a pivotal role in advancing cutting-edge cancer prevention research? Join us as a Research Funding Officer (Research Impact) and support innovative global studies on how diet, nutrition, physical activity and body size influence cancer prevention and survival.
We are seeking a Research Funding Officer (Research Impact) to work mainly on our Research Grant Programme. As part of our Research Funding team, you will support high quality and innovative research on the effects of diet, nutrition, physical activity, and body size on cancer prevention and survival, managing an international portfolio of projects and working closely with leading researchers around the world.
In addition to the Research Grant programme, you will have the opportunity to contribute to other Research Funding activities such as our Academy programme and work closely with colleagues across the Science department and with other departments such as PR & Editorial and Fundraising.
The Research Funding Officer (Research Impact) will work mainly on the post award phase (e.g. active monitoring of funded projects, liaison with our grant holders, supporting our Academy programme initiative and evaluation of the impact of our funded research).
You will have experience working in a fast-paced research environment, whether in academia or research administration/management. Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills are essential for engaging a diverse range of audiences. Additionally, you should possess a solid understanding of statistical analysis. A Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or Nutrition is required, while a Master’s degree is preferred but not essential. An interest in science communication and social media is also desirable.
Application Details:
If you are interested in this role/s and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. Please indicate in your covering letter which position you are applying for.
You must have current right to work in the UK.
Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
WCRF is a UK cancer prevention charity. We look at how diet, weight and physical activity affect the risk of developing and surviving cancer.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Centre Administrator
£28,000 p/a + cost-of-living increase (pending), full-time 35 hours per week, plus excellent benefits and opportunities for progression
Did you know that there may be over 20,000 Sutton residents who care, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is sick or disabled due to a physical, mental health or substance misuse issue? Sutton Carers Centre works in partnership to help improve and maintain the quality of life for these Young and Adult Carers living, working, studying or caring in the London Borough of Sutton.
We are looking to recruit to a key and rewarding role in our charity. The members of our team are highly skilled, passionate and committed, so we are looking for an experienced administrator who can support them. The successful candidate will be skilled in office administrative functions, to ensure the delivery of an efficient, friendly and smooth-running Centre as well as office co-ordination and support services. The post-holder will have experience of developing, maintaining and improving systems in an office environment. The post-holder will also oversee reception functions, including the support of the administration and reception volunteers.
You also will have excellent IT, literacy and numeracy skills and be able to express yourself well in person and in writing. The successful candidate will be positive, empathic, creative and boundaried in their ability to work alongside Carers as well as our colleagues and partners, in helping Carers maintain their own health and wellbeing alongside their caring roles.
Sutton Carers Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS and other appropriate checks.
We value the diversity of our teams and are looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. We particularly encourage people who are black, from other minoritised ethnic or refugee groups, or from LGBTQ+ communities to apply. Men are currently under-represented in our team as well. We also seek applicants with personal caring experience as well as welcoming applications from people with lived experience of mental health issues.