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Exciting opportunity! Governance and Executive Support Officer!

Are you ready to take on a key role in ensuring high-level governance, strategic support, and efficient operations within a respected professional organisation?

Join a forward-thinking, prestigious body that upholds the values and standards of the legal profession.

Our client is looking for an experienced Governance and Executive Support Officer to join their team to bring exceptional administrative and secretariat expertise to critical governance functions

Role: Governance and Executive Support Officer
Organisation type: Professional regulatory and representative body
Salary/hourly rate: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
Working Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Working arrangements: Hybrid with flexible arrangements available
Location: London/WFH
Employment type: 6-month fixed-term contract

About the role:

In this position, you'll be instrumental in supporting key committees, managing meetings, and ensuring accurate, timely documentation.

You'll also play a vital role in supporting senior leadership teams and maintaining the smooth, efficient operation of governance and executive functions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in dynamic, high-stakes environments and is committed to upholding professional standards in governance.

As the Governance and Executive Support Officer, you'll have the chance to provide direct support to executive committees, contribute to strategic decision-making, and influence organisational processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive secretariat support for joint corporate and representative committees, including forward agenda planning, collating papers, and producing accurate minutes in line with the governance framework.
• Act as the main liaison for the organisation's subsidiary companies, ensuring timely statutory filings with Companies House and the Charities Commission.
• Support senior management by coordinating agendas, taking minutes, and maintaining accurate action records.
• Ensure efficient operation of the executive office, covering for key roles as needed and maintaining high standards of administrative support.
• Oversee document management, filing systems, and budget reconciliation.

The Successful Candidate:

• Experience in a senior administrative or governance role, with a passion in legal and governance structures.
• Brings a solid understanding of corporate governance, compliance, and public sector organisational requirements.
• Demonstrates experience supporting executive meetings or committees and engaging effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and professionalism in high-quality documentation.
• Shows adaptability, resilience, and the ability to manage conflicting priorities in a dynamic environment.

Skills:

• Strong administrative and IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in managing purchase orders, record-keeping, and minute-taking.
• Adept at building and sustaining professional relationships with committee members and stakeholders.
• Exceptional organisational skills with a meticulous approach to documentation and confidentiality.

If you're looking for a role where your skills in high-level governance and executive support can make a true impact, apply today by replying and upload your CV quoting reference 86105SOH.

We will be in touch with further information and look forward to helping you take the next step in your career!

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

Prospectus is excited to be supporting our client in their search for a Supporter CRM and Data Manager. The hospice’s mission is to provide the highest standards of individualised care for people with life-limiting conditions, palliative and end of life care needs, and their families, living in Basildon and Thurrock districts.

This is a full-time, permanent position paying a salary of £29,612.93 to £38,412.80 per annum depending on experience. The role is based at their site in Thurrock, Essex.

The Supporter CRM and Data Manager will be responsible for day-to-day management of the hospice’s supporter data and income operations strategy and developing annual delivery plans, including strategic planning and management of the Fundraising team’s supporter CRM, data insight and income operations function. You will develop, manage and review processes and procedures for all fundraising income and data across on and offline platforms and ensure all income and supporter data is processed accurately, in a timely manner and in line with Hospice policies and service level agreements.

The successful candidate will have proven experience of CRM database management and developing and maintaining database processes and procedures. You will have demonstrable experience of working with data for marketing purposes, including effective and compliant handling of communication preferences.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, then please contact Rhys Barber at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying to this position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Westminster School is an esteemed institution with a rich heritage, who is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to lead and inspire its finance team. This role offers an opportunity to oversee financial operations and drive excellence within a collaborative environment one where you can make real impact.

Why Westminster School?

Westminster School values educational excellence and personal growth. Joining the team means becoming part of a vibrant community that prioritises integrity and innovation valuing all staff and pupils across the school.

Employee Benefits Include:

• 25 days of holiday plus a discretionary Christmas closure
• Complimentary school lunches on-site
• A robust pension plan
• Access to a private health scheme (opt-in)
• Use of the on-site gym
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Season ticket loans and tickets to school concerts and events
• Fee remission for pupils awarded places through the admission process

As Senior Financial Controller your responsibilities will be:-

• Lead the finance team in managing day-to-day operations, including month-end and year-end processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Oversee the accuracy of the Trial Balance and deliver responsive transaction processing services.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Guide and mentor the team, embedding the newly implemented iFinance system and promoting a customer-focused approach.

Key Relationships:

This role involves close collaboration with key internal stakeholders, including the Finance Bursar, COO, and school leadership teams, as well as external partners such as HMRC and auditors. Strong communication and rapport-building skills are essential for success.

Key strengths include:

• Strong technical accounting skills
• Excellent leadership and team development capabilities
• A proactive approach to process improvement
• Ability to maintain a strong control environment

Why apply?

If you’re eager to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment where your contributions are truly valued, this is your opportunity to help shape the school’s ongoing success while becoming a part of its rich legacy.

Apply below or contact Rosemary Pini at Allen Lane who is leading the recruitment campaign on behalf of Westminster School.

We are looking for an agile, proactive individual who will join the team as Finance Officer working closely with the Finance Manager and a part-time Finance Officer to address all issues of a financial nature and support the fundraising team and grants officer.

Finance Officer
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Location: Remote. With the option to attend a co-working hub on an ad hoc basis.
Salary: 30K FTE per annum (12K per year, including London weighting) plus a competitive pension
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 22.5 hours per week, spread across agreed days

This role will be suited to someone who is detail oriented, highly effective, organised and able to support across the organisation.

You will be confident working to deadlines, someone who enjoys working as a core small team and is self-motivated when working remotely. We are looking for someone who is looking for an active and responsible role in a friendly and highly supportive organisation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ledger Maintenance e.g. Maintain Sales & Purchase Ledgers in Quickbooks.
• Banking e.g. Transaction management, bank reconciliation, credit control.
• Operations e.g. expense claims, payroll, audits, compliance.

Qualifications and Experience:

• To be successful in this role, we seek the following qualifications and experience:
• Fully AAT qualified or working towards level 4 as a minimum.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a similar role
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial tasks
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with accounting software e.g. QuickBooks and working with
• other CRM and productivity software.
• A desirable knowledge of charity accounting.

Our vision
A community of Black people, readily accessing mental health support, recovering fully from mental illness and thriving

Our Mission
We create and champion safe, and accessible mental health support with, and for the Black community.

Our Values
Community, Access, Safety, Healing and Change

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how your skills and passion can contribute to our mission of promoting mental well-being within the Black community.

Please note that the application deadline is 7th November 2024.
We will review all applications and contact shortlisted candidates for further assessment and interviews.
Interview date: 19th November 2024

Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

At Black Minds Matter UK, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from Black and minority ethnic communities.

Requirements of the Role:

• Right to work in the UK.
• This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.

Reporting to the Director of Operations and working closely with the National Leadership Team representative for national events, you will manage the events team to deliver excellent service and event support for all New Wine events. This exciting role involves overseeing all aspects of event production, from content development to logistics and delegate management. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the strategic vision and goals of the events are realised, delivering an outstanding experience for global audiences. 

The Events Team exists to support New Wine delegates, volunteers, and staff with the initial planning, coordination, and delivery of all New Wine events held throughout the year. This includes two annual national events, the New Wine Festival and the New Wine Leadership Conference, as well as a number of smaller events such as the Reset Women’s Conference, Worship Nights, and Network Days. 

Areas of Responsibility:

Event Team Leadership: 

• Line manage, train, and develop the events team, which consists of 5 individuals (one vacant), 3 of whom are direct reports. 

• Motivate the team, communicating effectively and building relationships internally and externally with key stakeholders and partners. 

• Set appropriate goals and key performance indicators (KPIs), managing them effectively to drive activity and performance. 

• Join the core team in regular meetings, updating and chairing event specific discussions.  

• Coordinating with other departments to rethink processes and strategy. 
   

Event Planning: 

• Manage and oversee the New Wine events calendar to ensure that events are planned in a coordinated manner.

• Liaise with specific event leadership teams to determine the vision, goals, and requirements for each New Wine event. 

• Set up and chair event planning meetings for national events, monitoring that planning is on schedule and within budget. 

• Support Event Managers in the planning and delivery of smaller events. 

• Manage external consultants and professionals who support with delivery of events including Production Project Manager and Technical Production Manager. 
   

Event Delivery: 

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. 

• Oversee the production, delegate and team experience on-site at any New Wine event. This includes managing the Production Project manager, front desk service team and back-office functions such as ticketing, accommodation, village allocation, telephone and email response, and volunteer team leader oversight and engagement.

Why join our team?

One team: We care about you and invest in our team with training opportunities, quarterly reviews, and flexible working. We are keen for you to flourish here at New Wine, so if you see something you’d like to learn or a skill you’d like to develop, let your manager know! 

Workspace: We have moved our office to Work.Life, with our main base being the Liverpool Street branch.  Within the building, there are fantastic spaces for meeting, networking and coworking, as well as free coffee and events, breakfasts and well-being activities for us as members. 

Healthcare: We are pleased to have recently launched Vitality Healthcare for team members who work more than 15 hours a week.

Events: Joining New Wine has exciting opportunities as we head to our two main events, the New Wine Leadership Conference and the New Wine Summer Festival.  Depending on your job role, there may be other opportunities to head to site, but you will be invited, and arrangements will be made in advance.  Specifically, at our two main events, we will look after you so you can do your job to the best of your ability.  We also make sure TOIL is accrued so that you can rest to the best of your ability too! 

Prayer Days: Your physical, mental, and spiritual health are incredibly important to us.  While onsite at our events and throughout the year, we make sure to honour Prayer Days. 

Pension: After completing three months and passing your probation, you will be automatically enrolled in the New Wine pension scheme. As part of the scheme, we will contribute 10% of your salary. This scheme does not require any contributions from you. However, if you would like to make additional contributions, you can arrange this with the Finance Manager. 

Find out more about individual specification and working patterns by downloading the job description.

ABOUT US

MaidEnergy is a renewable energy Society, which supports the growth of renewable energy infrastructure projects for the benefit of the local community. Thanks to National Lottery players, we are expanding. 

MaidEnergy supports the growth of locally generated and locally owned renewable energy in Maidenhead, Windsor, Egham, Staines and the surrounding area. We are a community business, democratically run, with an asset lock to preserve the solar panels or other energy generation infrastructure for the benefit of the community.

We launched our first renewable electricity generating community Solar Photovoltaic (PV) share offer in 2015. Since then people have demonstrated their faith in us by investing £970,000. Their investment has funded eight Solar PV installations totalling 640kW and a 60kW Ground Source Heat Pump. These installations have brought low carbon, lower priced renewable energy to public organisations and seen 260 local and national investors join a movement of ethical and financially rewarding community ownership.

MaidEnergy works by:

· Finding community buildings that are interested in cutting carbon emissions

· Raising community finance from people in the local area and throughout the UK, through the issuing and managing of community share schemes, to fund installations

· Providing all relevant legal documents and arranging grid export capability

· Managing the installation and all ongoing maintenance

· Working with sites to maximize financial, environmental, and community benefit

MaidEnergy has achieved all this with volunteer Directors, supported by committed volunteers and specialist contractors as required.   MaidEnergy is part of Community Energy People and is now looking to employ a co-ordinator to increase our capacity and improve the consistency of our response.

Job Title:  MaidEnergy Project Co-ordinator

Terms:   Probationary 6 month period.  £14,000 for 15hrs per week (£35,000 FTE pro rata).  Working hours can be flexible to fit around an existing role or circumstances.

Role:  This is primarily a remote working role but with the support of MaidEnergy’s experienced team and monthly in-person meetings (usually in Maidenhead).

Post-holder priorities are to assist the MaidEnergy team with the following tasks:

· Support to the Board of Directors

· Monitoring performance of MaidEnergy’s existing estate, liaising with sites, and scheduling routine maintenance and identified repairs.

· Manage stakeholder communications – to members, public, customers, investors, volunteers

· Co-ordinate engagement with volunteers

· Training/ skills development

· People management/ supervision [of second post] and volunteers

Post-holder responsibilities

· Provide regular reports to the MaidEnergy Board on project progress

· Deliver activities efficiently and effectively

· Support the smooth running of projects and positive relationships with clients and stakeholders

Skills and experience

Essential

· Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail

· Extensive experience managing projects, including budget management, project planning, monitoring and reporting

· Ability to engage, inspire and lead people and teams

· Passionate about sustainability

Desirable

· A degree in a relevant discipline or considerable previous experience

· Experience of project development

· Proficient use of MS Office software

We actively encourage people of all backgrounds, ages, races, religions, belief systems, sexual orientations and gender identities to apply for this role. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.  We are working towards being a Disability Confident employer and are open to discussing how best to make that work with our successful candidate. We are committed to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please let us know if you have a disability (as defined under the Equality Act, 2010) that you would like to declare. Please also let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments that we can make to ensure that the application process is as accessible to you as possible.

ALDER HEY CHILDREN’S CHARITY

Job Title:  Community Fundraising Assistant

Reporting To: Running & Challenge Manager

Salary: £25,307 - £29,364

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Alder Hey Children’s Charity, based within Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool

About us:

Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year.

The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward.

We have recently closed our Surgical Neonatal Appeal, having successfully raised our £3m target towards a brand new, state of the art Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the hospital. This year we will be fundraising towards a new Same Day Emergency Care Centre, providing an unrivalled experience for our patients and their families.

Job Purpose:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Community Fundraising Team.

This role calls for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and organised person who shares our values. The role will play a vital part in supporting the day-to-day activity of the Community Fundraising Team in undertaking a wide variety of fundraising activities.

Key responsibilities:

· Support the Community Fundraising Team with the administration of bespoke, third party and donor led events. Including (but not limited to) sending packs and resources out, communication of event information and appropriate thanking.

· Manage the Community Fundraising email inbox.

· Diarise Community Fundraising team meetings, take appropriate minutes and distribute actions.

· Manage the Community Fundraising shared drive and filing system.

· Work with the Community Fundraiser to identify potential Young Ambassadors and create Ambassador Packs.

· Manage the stock control of Community Event Resources.

· Audit and monitor the Charity collection boxes.

· Manage community contacts within the Charity CRM (Salesforce) ensuring they have up to date information.

· Be the first point of contact for on-line giving donors and monitor the online giving platforms including JustGiving and ensure that each donor has relevant communications.

· Manage the donor led event diary, providing appropriate resources where required.

· Produce regular financial and fundraising reports on various Community Fundraising Income streams using the Charity CRM (Salesforce)

· Monitor Community Fundraising income and check it’s appropriately coded on Salesforce.

· Ensure that relevant members of the Community Fundraising Team are aware of on-line fundraising activity.

· Work alongside the Operations and Finance Teams to monitor income.

· Attendance at community fundraising events.

· Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.

· Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to the team’s development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.

· Gain and maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Charity’s work, priorities and future plans and act as a spokesperson for the Charity when required, including representing at external events as appropriate.

· Support the Operations Team when in the office by answering phones and serving on the front desk when the office is busy.

· Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager.

Our Values

Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our Hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families. Our values are:

Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable.

Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims.

Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it.  We work together to share and grow. We inspire others.

Magical: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients. 

The charity is currently conducting a four-day working week trial, due to end on 31st March 2025. This means that, for example, staff previously working 37.5 hours a week are now working 30 hours a week to enable a four-day working week. The trial is monitoring the benefits of a four-day working week against productivity. We are confident that by embracing a more flexible and balanced approach to work, we can continue to create a thriving and fulfilling work environment while driving growth and success for our charity. Next steps will be agreed before the 31st March 2025, based on an assessment of the trial period; the four-day working week trial may be ended, extended or adopted permanently.

How to apply:

You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter which answers the following questions:

· How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills, please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.

· Why do you want to work for Alder Hey?

Additional information is included within the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: Tuesday 19th November 2024

Interview date (to be held at Alder Hey): Thursday 28th November 2024

Note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification as required by the needs of Alder Hey Children's Charity.

Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make every endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments for applicants who require assistance in carrying out their duties due to a disability. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to equal opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

The post holder may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Floating Scheme Manager to oversee two key homelessness support projects in St Albans and Broxbourne. This position is ideal for an experienced/skilled manager who can ensure the smooth, safe, and effective day-to-day operation of both a night shelter and a supported housing project, delivering trauma-informed care and managing all housing and support functions to a high standard. You will have proven experience of managing homelessness support schemes or similar settings, ideally within night shelters, supported housing, or outreach. This role is to cover for up to 3 months whilst a permanent Scheme Manager is appointed or you can apply for the permanent role, whilst working in the temporary role.
 

• Oversee the operations of a 12-bedroom night shelter in St Albans, catering to rough sleepers, single homeless, and vulnerably housed individuals, prioritising those with a local connection.
• Manage a supported housing project in Broxbourne, providing housing and outreach services for 16 single adults experiencing multiple disadvantages.
• Ensure a strong management presence at both sites, actively engaging with service users and ensuring safe, effective service delivery.

• Lead, supervise, and support a dedicated team of support workers & night workers, empowering them to deliver trauma-informed, psychologically grounded support.
• Oversee training, performance management, and the development of staff to maintain a supportive, safe environment.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you.

Camp Jojo is a small, but fast-growing charity which provides camping experiences for children with complex needs and their families. We have just completed six highly successful camps over the summer and are looking to expand.

“Brilliant facility, run by hugely caring, inspiring people”

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys working with a dedicated team of enthusiastic volunteers, and children and families. The role has flexible hours, and much of the work can be done from home.

To apply for this post, with a maximum of 25 hours per week, you will need:

• An understanding and sympathy with the aims of the charity
• Self-employed status
• Self-motivation, great organisational and time-management skills
• High level of written and verbal competence
• Excellent communication skills
• Good emotional intelligence in dealing with people
• Problem solving skills
• Understanding of office management systems with competency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, Power Point and SharePoint/OneDrive

Closing date: Friday 8th November

Interview Date: TBC

Start date: As soon as possible after interviews.

Join the Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) as the Community Development Manager for Wales. Working three days a week, this permanent role is important in supporting our work in Wales and beyond.

Community Development Manager (Wales)

Part Time 21 hours per week | Remote | Closing 10th November 2024
Salary: £18,870 per annum (pro rata to the FTE of £31,450)

Job Reference: CDMW01 (Please quote this on any correspondence)

The role of the Community Development (Wales) is both to inspire and facilitate the CILIP Cymru Wales Committee and to work on other important initiatives. These include promoting CILIP membership and services, overseeing projects in the country and working as part of a virtual team to help ensure CILIP’s broader strategy and plans work in a Welsh context, including use of the Welsh language.

As part of the Communities Team, the successful candidate will also with colleagues on UK-wide projects to meet CILIP priorities and cover one another’s work during planned absences.

This position, within the Communities Team, reports to the Communities and Partnerships Manager.

Key responsibilities include:

• Promoting CILIP membership and services including Professional Registration by means of in-person and online presentations.
• Working with existing Employer Partners and other key clients in Wales to help them get the most out of their membership.
• Working as part of a virtual team to help ensure CILIP’s broader strategy and plans work in a Welsh context including use of the Welsh language.

The successful candidate will have: 

• Good knowledge of the library and information profession
• Experience of devising and organising events
• Be able to work collaboratively and foster strong relationships with a wide range or internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to work effectively under own initiative and as part of a team.
• Be highly organised and able to plan, prioritise and deliver.

This role is homeworking based in Wales. The role-holder will be expected to visit sites across Wales and to attend quarterly all-staff meetings in London with travel funded by CILIP.

We look forward to welcoming a dynamic individual to our team who shares our passion for advancing the library and information profession. 

About CILIP Cymru Wales

CILIP Cymru Wales carries out cross sector advocacy campaigns, runs a biennial conference, runs webinars and hosts an annual CILIP Information Day and AGM.  CILIP members in Wales have access to the Kathleen Cooks Fund, a benevolent fund that supports professional and service development.

Outstanding professional achievements are recognised by the Welsh Library Team of the Year Award which it organises.

About CILIP

The Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) is the UK’s library and information association. We promote education, literacy and prosperity for all by raising standards in libraries, information and knowledge management. We work to improve services, develop our members’ expertise and champion the sector. We are the only independent voice for the UK’s information profession. We are guided by our Royal Charter to develop and improve library and information services.

This is a fabulous opportunity to join a modern charity and professional body which last year celebrated 125 years since gaining our Royal Charter with thousands of members in the UK and internationally. CILIP is at an exciting phase in its growth with significant investments in member offerings and digital transformation plans that commenced this year. CILIP is a London-based charity with a friendly, hardworking team.

CILIP is an equal opportunities employer and committed to championing diversity, inclusion and representation. We particularly welcome applications from people from under-represented groups. For more information on how we are embedding diversity at the heart of CILIP and its work visit our website.

Registered Charity No 313014

Benefits

• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata’d for part time employees)
• The option to buy up to 5 days' additional annual leave (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Generous pension scheme (Employer contribution of 10%, employee contribution of 5%) including death in service benefit
• Access to CILIP’s Employee Assistance Programme provided by Vivup
• Generous enhanced leave benefits, including occupational sick pay, maternity leave, paternity leave and carers leave
• Annual flu vaccination voucher
• Perkbox employee discounts and wellbeing hub
• Contribution to eye tests

Database, Social Media and Office Administrator

Merton Mencap is a local charity supporting young people and adults with a learning disabilty and / or autism and their family carers in the borough of Merton.

We provide weekday, weekend and holiday clubs, as well as learning opportunities at our Community Cafe.  We hold lots of fundraising events such as indoor sky diving, our annual charity auction and staff joining together to sing Christmas carols in shopping centres to raise funds to support our projects.

This is a varied role and the successful candidate will be pivital to all aspects of the business, working with all members of the Senior Management Team as well as project staff who work across the borough of Merton.

The applicant will be responsible to the Office Manager and will support them in day to day operations for the charity, as well as being a social media and database expert for the charity.  Training on our database system will be provided.

The role is office based in our Merton Offices and can be worked over 2 or 3 days per week, 52 wks per year.

The charity offers a staff healthcare benefit scheme, pension and annual leave.

Closing date for applications is Friday 1st November 2024.

All Souls is a vibrant church in the heart of London’s West End. Our congregation is large, diverse, and committed to following Jesus. Our campus is large too: four buildings around Fitzrovia and Marylebone, each with a unique blend of church ministry and venue hire. We’re seeking an Events and Venue Hire Coordinator who is both passionate about our church’s vision and can effectively run West One Spaces, our venue hire platform (for more information on West One Spaces, see our website here).

JOB PURPOSE

All Souls is blessed with the resource of space. Our first priority is to fill that space with Christian ministry, but when this isn’t possible we wish to generate income from it. We are seeking a motivated Events and Venue Hire Coordinator who will help us turn empty rooms into revenue and contribute to the financial sustainability of the church’s future. 

This individual will have lots of freedom to develop and implement new ideas, collaborating with the larger Events Team to effectively steward our campus. They will work closely with an energetic and diverse team and will have lots of opportunities for growth and professional development. The eventual goal is for the role holder to manage most day to day operations for venue hire, and to have a substantive voice in the overall strategy of how we use our buildings. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Business Development:
  • Identify and pursue opportunities to hire All Souls' facilities, working strategically with the Events Manager to target under-used areas of our campus
  • Assess current processes to help improve them for clients
  • Work with the Events Team to ensure that venue hire and ministry remain appropriately balanced.
• Client Relationship Management:
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients 
  • Provide excellent customer service to enhance the reputation of All Souls as a venue.
  • Uphold the visions and values of All Souls Church in interactions with clients
• Marketing and Promotion:
  • Develop a marketing plan that promotes All Souls as a sought-after venue for events and work with the Communications Team and Events Manager to see it come to life
  • Manage the website and promotion of West One Spaces, our external hire site
  • Pursue new ideas and customers, actively seeking opportunities for our buildings. 
• Financial Management:
  • Work with the Events Manager to set sensible revenue targets and then work to achieve them
  • Work with the Events Manager to envision a sustainable future for venue hire at All Souls and then develop and implement this vision.
• Coordination and Logistics:
  • Oversee the coordination of events, ensuring smooth logistics and excellent execution.
  • Attend events when necessary, providing an on-site presence for more complex hires. This may include some work outside standard office hours or on weekends. 
• Compliance and Contracts:
  • Understand and ensure compliance with all legal and safety regulations related to venue hire.
  • Draft and negotiating hire agreements with clients for the Event Manager to review, and ensure safeguarding policies and risk assessment are in place when appropriate
  • Working with the Finance Team to make sure invoices are sent out and paid in a timely manner
• Team Fit

• Work collaboratively with both the Events Team and the wider All Souls Staff to ensure that venue hire partners with other ministry objectives
• View their work as part of the larger picture of God’s kingdom

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Essential:

• A committed Christian, in sympathy with the evangelical theology of All Souls
• Have exceptional people skills and excellent communication, both with colleagues and with clients
• Be able to balance lots of different tasks and directives
• Flexible and adaptable as the needs of the team and the wider church shift
• Demonstrate integrity and honesty in their interactions
• Takes responsibility for projects and work to complete them
• Initiative and have strong problem solving skills
• Have experience in event coordination, sales, and/or venue management

Desirable:

• A good understanding of the events industry and venue hire practices
• Ability to contribute to achieving revenue targets

Applications

Closing date: Sunday, 17 November 2024 at 23.59

Interviews: From Monday, 18 November 2024

Start date: Subject to agreement

The All Souls Church family is diverse as the global body of Christ is diverse and as London is diverse. Applications are welcome from people from ethnic groups which are a minority in the UK. 

There is an occupational requirement that the job-holder is a Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

We can only consider applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.

This role is part of the newly formed Fundraising Operations Department and you'll work alongside a collaborative group of professionals dedicated to improving processes and ensuring smooth operations. Join us and make a difference in how we engage with supporters, manage our fundraising products, and deliver exceptional services.

Fulfilment and Support Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of fundraising products and campaigns. You'll work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers to ensure operational processes run smoothly and fundraising income is maximized. By streamlining operations and enhancing quality control, your work will directly impact Marie Curie's ability to raise funds and provide critical services to those in need.

Main responsibilities:
- Coordinate the operational processes for fundraising campaigns, ensuring data management, product delivery, and reporting are executed efficiently.
- Manage relationships with external suppliers (fulfilment houses, print suppliers) to deliver high-quality products and materials.
- Collaborate with product owners to capture operational requirements and deliver solutions that enhance campaign performance.
- Conduct quality control checks to ensure accurate orders and high-quality products.
- Provide training on software systems and equipment handling to internal teams.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.
- Support the creation of best practices in project management and process development across the Fundraising Operations team.

Key Criteria:
- Proven experience in managing projects and coordinating multiple work streams.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- High level of data literacy and experience working with database systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Experience in managing suppliers and negotiating service agreements.
- Strong organizational and planning skills, with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Excel and other computer software, with experience in process design and improvement.
- Experience in supporting fundraising campaigns or similar operational roles is a plus.

Please see the full job description .

Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: Nov 10th, 2024

Salary: £26,370 - 29,297 depending on experience
Contract: full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Based: Edinburgh or a commutable distance. You will be required to commute to our Edinburgh offices 2-3 days a week minimum.

Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]

This role requires you to be out in the community raising awareness and attending community events, giving awareness talks in schools/businesses etc, please only apply if this role would be suitable for you based on your location.

Midlands - BIRMINGHAM, COVENTRY, LEICESTER, DERBY, NOTTINGHAM, NORTHHAMPTION.

North East - NEWCASTLE, SUNDERLAND, MIDDLESBROUGH, DURHAM.

The Robin Cancer Trust is looking for two Community Engagement Officers to help make our vision of reaching every young person in the UK with our life-saving cancer campaigns a reality. This will be a regional role, based in either the Midlands, or North East. We are the UK’s germ cell cancer community, and our mission is to save lives!

We do this by:

• Educating young people with our life-saving cancer awareness talks.
• ​Engaging young people with our award-winning cancer campaigns.
• Empowering young people affected by germ cell cancer, all across the UK.

Our values:

• Respect: Not only for the important work we undertake, but also for the people who support our mission. We believe in open, honest, and empathetic communication between ourselves and to our community.
• Creativity: We are a small team with a big vision – in order to drive the change we want to see in the world, we must innovate, disrupt and experiment.
• Trust: We are accountable to each other & our beneficiaries. We are responsible for upholding these values and the quality of work we undertake – and will do so with integrity at all times.

If our mission, vision, and values inspire you and resonate with you, please apply to join our team – we want to hear from you!

Overview:

• Salary: £15,000 (FTE £25,000)
• Hours: 21 hours per week flexible working between 7am and 7pm (evenings and weekends as required)
• Location: Home-based in in Midlands or North East but this is an outreach role so you'll be out and about in the community raising awareness.
• Contract type: 3-year contract - This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund

Staff benefits:

• Annual Leave - 33 days (pro-rated based on hours + 8 public/bank holidays)
• Mental Health days (whenever you need them, obvs)
• Flexible working (around you, not us)
• Remote working (we all are)
• Work Laptop (+ whatever else you need to do your job)
• Work Phone (we like a Google Pixel)
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Health Cash Plan + Free Counselling)
• Employee Perks (Discounts & Exclusive Deals)

Our culture is the most important thing to us – we want someone to join our team with passion, creativity, versatility, and strategy. We are looking for someone to make this role their own, to help guide our charity through the next phase of our growth, and for someone who will learn and grow with us.

Job Purpose

The Community Engagement Officer will work as a core part of our Service Delivery team. The role will lead work to coordinate and deliver community-based activities, using evidence-based approaches, to support early diagnosis of germ cell cancer. They will engage younger adults face-to-face (through a variety of methods including training, awareness raising and outreach activities) to provide information on germ cell cancers, cancer prevention, self-examinations, and early signs and symptoms. 

Key Responsibilities 

• To build a deeper and more localised understanding of the population in their region and develop effective approaches to engage communities of younger adults who may be underserved by cancer education in order to break down barriers to early presentation.
• To deliver key cancer-related health messages through a variety of methods, for example providing cancer education and awareness presentations to community groups, community talks and delivery of awareness-raising activities.
• To support other public health initiatives and cancer awareness outreach activities across their region.
• To develop awareness of signs and symptoms of germ cell cancers amongst young adults and encourage people to seek earlier medical intervention.
• To support recruitment of Survivor Ambassador Volunteers and support them to be involved with cancer awareness activity where appropriate.

Person Specifications:

• Be experienced in community engagement and partnership working in a community environment.
• Experience in building and maintaining partnerships.
• Positive and proactive with the ability to motivate, engage and support the delivery of our awareness programme.
• A confident and approachable communicator who adapts the message to fit the needs of our audience.
• Build strong relationships; Foster trust and co-operation among colleagues, stakeholders, community leaders and commissioners.
• Quality driven; you naturally seek high standards and actively seek to improve them. 
• Value and remain open to new ideas and perspectives.

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive approach to challenges, employing a flexible approach to achieve goals.​
• Full driving licence.

Please note: the duties outlined in this job description are not intended to be exhaustive and may be subject to periodic review and amendment to meet the needs of The Robin Cancer Trust. Recruitment will be subject to the successful completion of an enhanced DBS check.

We encourage all applicants to write a cover letter explaining why you are interested in joining our team - please use this opportunity to clarify which regional role you are applying for - the Midlands, or North East.

Closing Date:  Saturday 23rd Nov 2024

Depending on the number of applications we received for this job vacancy, we may close the application window early, so we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We will provide all applicants with an outcome on your application, this will usually be within 1 week of the application window closing.

The Robin Cancer Trust is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we recruit based upon capability and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

At The Robin Cancer Trust we know we are not as diverse as we want to be, so we are actively searching for people who share our passion for our mission, with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, to collectively make a difference.

If there is anything we can do to assist you in your application or preparations to be interviewed for this job vacancy, please let us know so we can ensure you have a positive and comfortable experience.