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We are looking for a full-time administrator to support the smooth running of the Education and Training Department. Duties include general office administration such as diary management, preparing and circulating reports ahead of meetings, taking minutes and supporting the department with various education and outreach activities. This post also provides administrative support to the Director of Education and Training. There will be a requirement to occasionally work in the evenings and at weekends.
What we need:
We need an experienced administrator with effective communications skills, a high standard of IT literacy and excellent attention to detail. You should have proven experience of minute taking and financial reconciliation. Previous experience of working in a membership organisation is desirable.
About us:
The Inner Temple fulfils its role in training and supporting both student and qualified barristers through Education and Training activities, which are arranged by a dedicated Education and Training Department. Our work covers:
- supporting students in schools and colleges, and prospective Bar students with a specific focus on equality, diversity and inclusion;
- scholarships for the law conversion course, vocational training, disability grants, pupillage and internships;
- the training of its student members (alongside the approved education and training organisations that provide the vocational qualification component);
- advocacy training for pupils and new practitioners;
- continuing professional development for established practitioners;
- support schemes including mentoring, marshalling and mock interview schemes.
What we offer:
A generous non-contributory pension benefit, private health insurance, free lunches at work when the Inn’s kitchens are open, a taxed daily luncheon allowance provided when they are closed, season ticket loan or Cycle to Work scheme after passing probation, 25 days’ annual leave and hybrid working
How to Apply:
To apply, please go to our website to download further information about the job and an application form. Then, please send your completed application form to the email address stated on our website. Please note that we will not accept CVs.
The Inn welcomes all applicants, especially those from under-represented groups to apply. Please also complete the equality monitoring form.
Please note that applicants need to demonstrate they have the right to live and work in the UK.
If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Relationships – South
£60,000 - £80,000 per Annum
Location; Hybrid with travel as and when required for the role to meet commissioners and visit services.
United Response are not just a social care provider – We are a charity dedicated to championing the rights of people who have learning disabilities, Autism and complex needs to live, work, socialise and participate in the community, free of discrimination and unnecessary boundaries.
Key Purpose of the role
As a Head of Relationships, you will Build and maintain the relationship with target local authorities, making sure we understand what local authorities need and want and grow our income and increase the provision of our services.
The role will be to ensure that exceptional business relationships are developed with our commissioners guaranteeing the long term sustainability of the contracts. You will be the subject matter expert for your assigned commissioner and Local Authority and negotiate new business outside of the frameworks and tenders. While assessing service delivery against contracts and provide feedback on any gaps in operations, you will convey any necessary changes with the commissioners.
Who you are
To be successful, you will have senior level experience of being a Relationship/Account Manager for Local Authorities, Commissioners or Multi-Million corporate clients. With credibility in building relationships with public sector funders/commissioners you will have significant experience of negotiation and able to apply different techniques to varying situations. You will have leadership and motivational experience with a multicultural staff team with the ability to create a high performance environment, for all our contracts while setting and monitoring measures that reflect the corporate objectives and customer goals.
Please refer to the full Job description and person specification attached
Who is United Response?
United Response is a leading national charity. We were founded in 1973 with just one service in West Sussex. We now support around 2,000 people, work in 400 locations across England and Wales and employ more than 3,500 staff. In our work we aim to be CREATIVE, STRONG, HONEST, RESPONSIVE and UNITED.
United Responses’ culture of inclusion, focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can be the best they can be. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential.
United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and or physical disabilities.
We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing date - therefore don't delay, submit your application today!!
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You will be a fully qualified CYP MH Practitioner working within a multi-disciplinary, early intervention Mental Health Support Team (MHST) to increase and improve emotional wellbeing for 5–25-year-olds, and mental health provision within education settings.
Applications encouraged from: Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs), CAMHS nurses, other CYP Practitioners with relevant qualifications
You will have an active caseload of children and adolescents with mild – moderate emotional and mental health difficulties and will deliver evidence-based 1:1 and group interventions, employing the principles underpinning the national CYP-IAPT programme (Children and Young People’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies). Low intensity interventions (e.g. CBT guided self-help) will be delivered in a range of education settings (primary, secondary, special, alternative provision and sixth form and further education colleges). This will range from delivering evidence-based interventions for CYP and parents/carers in education settings, with mild – moderate presentations, to providing psychoeducation and training for a range of stakeholders, including children and young people, parents/carers and education staff, promoting a whole school approach to mental health.
You will work with people from different cultural backgrounds, using interpreters when necessary, and should be committed to equal opportunities. You will also work closely with colleagues and partners in the Local Authority, CAMHS, education settings where interventions are being delivered and other relevant mental health providers. This will build upon the ICB’s and Mind’s whole school approach to mental health provision.
You will have:
- A current qualification from an accredited body to deliver evidence-based interventions for CYP
- Direct experience delivering interventions for CYP aged 5-25 with mild – moderate mental health difficulties
- Experience of routine outcome monitoring
- Experience of clinical risk assessment
- Understanding of child development and psychosocial influences
- Experience handling safeguarding concerns for CYP and adults
- A commitment to improving the lives of young people living in our boroughs through high-quality mental health support.
- Having a creative approach to problem solving and developing the service to meet the needs of diverse young people, families and schools.
- Ability to form and maintain relationships (e.g. with schools), and communicate effectively with all stakeholders and young people.
PLEASE SEE JD ATTACHED FOR FULL REQUIREMENTS
Benefits of working with us
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata].
- Employee Rewards and Benefits Platform/Wellness Hub (Perkbox)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Flexible working
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling sessions
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- Training and personal development opportunities
- Access to shared resources and training opportunities via Mind Federated Network
How to apply
Please provide your CV, and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification (see JD attached) and why you want this role.
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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The Food & Beverage Outlet Manager is a key role within the UWLSU Commercial team, who are changing the way they engage and support students at The University of West London Students’ Union. This role will work with full-time and student part-time staff to provide top tier service for our customers. This includes but is not limited to management and service throughout our outlets. The post holder will instil and deliver high standards of service. Additionally, the post holder will have the chance to flex and develop their event skills by managing catering to a selection of private and in-house functions designed to maximise engagement and further the student experience.
We are an award-winning organisation with an ambition to disrupt inequality in education. This role plays a vital role in that mission. As a team, we work collaboratively in a fun, supportive and challenging environment. We work tirelessly to improve our services, opportunities, and outcomes of our members. We provide staff with the tools and guidance to develop and grow their skills set and experience to further career aspirations and deliver high-quality work.
We are looking for a hardworking, organised individual passionate about customer service and empowering of all colleagues. This role is ideal for an early career manager, or someone wishing to take the next step from supervisor to Manager. You will have experience in working in a food and drink led environment to organise and deliver service from start to finish. You will have experience working effectively as an individual and as a team and working to tight deadlines. You will have a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, understand the importance of positive working relationships, display high levels of self-awareness and empathy and understand without a doubt that the union exists for its members.
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Are you an experienced and versatile communications and events professional? If you’re eager to work in a dynamic, fast-growing membership organisation committed to improving sustainability in the sugarcane sector, we would love to hear from you.
In this exciting role, you will be responsible for producing content about Bonsucro and its members for our different communications channels, developing engaging social media assets and running our communications campaigns. You will also provide logistical and communications support for our in-person and virtual events. The communications and international events that you create play a foundational role in building Bonsucro’s global profile and promoting our mission.
Climate change, human rights, farmer livelihoods, women’s empowerment, pesticide reduction, and water use are just some of the critical topics this role will be communicating on.
Bonsucro is the global sustainability platform and standard for sugarcane. Our purpose is to collectively accelerate the sustainable production and uses of sugarcane. We work with people and organisations across the sugarcane supply chain, including small scale farmers and some of the world’s biggest brands.
We are looking for someone with a good range of experience and a passion for communications. You are versatile and highly organised and comfortable working in a busy environment with multiple concurrent tasks, deadlines and activities. Ideally, you will be a confident writer, able to understand technical information and translate it into accurate and engaging copy for multiple platforms. Most importantly, you will be excited to learn about Bonsucro’s work and contribute to engaging our stakeholders through effective communications.
Key responsibilities
Content, channels and events
- Produce well-written engaging copy, distilling complex technical material into easily digestible articles, blogs and other content pieces for a range of audiences
- Organise, schedule and create high quality targeted content across multiple channels (web, email/newsletters, social media and videos) and for a range of digital campaigns
- Commission consultants to provide content, proofread and edit material for publication
- Maintain and update our website, including working with an external web agency to resolve issues or address more complex requests
- Oversee Bonsucro’s internal communications related to the activities and operations of the communications team, to ensure that relevant information is shared across the organisation
- Support development of events programme and write website content for webinars and in-person events
- Draft and design event marketing material and liaise with sponsors
- Coordinate event logistics and lead on evaluation of events and provide recommendations for improvement
- Provide guidance on regional-led communications activities such as webinars, support campaigns and tell regional stories to ensure consistent messaging
Branding and monitoring
- Act as guardian of the Bonsucro brand, supporting colleagues in producing high quality communications within brand guidelines
- On a monthly basis, collect, organise and share data on the performance of our communications activities and outputs against pre-agreed metrics
- Manage and update communications asset library, such as photographs, presentation decks, member logos and reports so that staff can easily access the resources they need
- Provide assistance to team in preparing presentations to ensure consistency in messaging and branding
- Liaise with and supervise external contactors
Person Specification
Essential criteria
- Significant experience in communications and social media activities in a professional environment
- Excellent written and spoken English language skills
- Proven copywriting ability with a track record of taking complex or technical topics and making them accessible to a range of audiences
- Proficient with and prior use of graphic design software (e.g. Adobe, Canva), IT-based and web systems (Wordpress, Mailchimp and Salesforce )
- Strong organisational skills and time management
- Confidence in delivering administrative and logistical tasks
- Creativity and ability to take initiative
- Prior experience organising events and/or webinars
- Affinity with social and environmental sustainability issues
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Good attention to detail
Other desirable criteria
- Ability to speak and write either Spanish or Portuguese
- Familiarity with sustainable agriculture and / or voluntary sustainability standards
- Prior experience working with membership organisations and/or in an international team
- Track record in media relations
Application process
Please note that we are operating a rolling application process and will consider applications as they come in. We will arrange initial screening calls with suitable applicants on an ongoing basis and are looking to hold first formal interviews w/c 15 July.
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Martingale exists to fund and support the next generation of STEM leaders. As the Foundation prepares to recruit its third cohort of Scholars, we need an organised and proactive individual to take on the administrative work needed to support our growth.
You will work closely with the Head of Strategy and Operations on a day-to-day basis to ensure the Foundation’s operational functions run smoothly. Your role will include minuting meetings, diary management, booking travel and accommodation for the team, applicants and Scholars, and overseeing expenses claims for applicants and Scholars. Your role will include regular travel to accompany Martingale’s CEO on partnership meetings, as well as supporting assessment centres across the UK.
You will work collaboratively with the wider team in support of our recruitment campaigns, assessment centres and events, and play a key role in our work to ensure family income is not a barrier to postgraduate study.
Our mission is to enable and nurture talented individuals from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to become a new generation of STEM leaders.
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Conservation Technician, Workshop
£27,251 pa plus excellent benefits
London
Full-time, fixed-term contract
Ref: TG4118
Do you have a City & Guilds qualification or equivalent qualification in carpentry and joinery or cabinet making? Then get in touch with us and come see our workshops at Tate as this may be the job for you!
This is an exciting new opportunity, and we are looking for a motivated person who has carpentry skills to become part of our highly skilled and respected Conservation Workshop team.
This is a practical role where day-to-day you will work on or construct supporting elements for the art collection, providing innovative solutions for its conservation and preservation. You will care for, handle, prepare and maintain artworks and their associated components for safe storage, transit, installation and display. You will work on a broad range of conservation activities and provide technical support for the artworks in Tate’s collection and care.
It is essential that you hold a recognised City & Guilds qualification in carpentry and joinery or cabinet making or equivalent. You will have demonstrable practical experience with broad range of developed craft skills including carpentry, metalworking and machine maintenance. We’re looking for good problem-solving skills, a team player and an effective communicator.
We will be hosting an online Q&A session on Monday 8 July at 12:30 for anyone wanting to learn more about what we do. If you wish to receive the link to the session, please email us (details can be found on our website) including the reference number of the role (TG4118) in the email title.
This position is offered on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027.
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Tate offers a range of benefits, including 25 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 27 days pro rata after 3 years of service; an extra day off for your birthday each year; a cycle to work scheme; opportunities for blended and flexible working; free access to Tate exhibitions and other museums and galleries; Life Assurance; and a ‘Defined Contribution’ pension scheme with generous employer contributions. Successful candidates who are already members of the Civil Service Pension Scheme or have recently left the scheme may be eligible to remain as members of this scheme instead.
Closing date: 21 July 2024
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You will work alongside the Head of Research, Evidence and Learning to help improve the collection, management and analysis of data from THET’s programmes and external engagement. THET is experiencing an exciting time of growth, and you will play a critical role in improving learning within the organisation, ensuring that the impact of the work we do is accurately captured and analysed, helping us sustain and improve crucial Health System Strengthening and Health Workforce Strengthening initiatives across the globe.
You will play a leading role in the operation and improvement of our data capture and analysis tools, including our Salesforce-based programmes MEL portal. You will contribute to the development of a data strategy for the organisation, and associated process improvement. You will help to ensure the quality of data, and contribute to research, programmatic learning, advocacy and more. To be successful in this role, you will be a fast learner, get things done and excel in working across teams as well as managing a varied portfolio of work. You will be a strategic thinker with an ability to manage complex problems in situations with significant uncertainty.
Key Responsibilities
1. Data Management and Analysis:
- Review and oversee data management processes, including storage and retrieval of data.
- Support the quality assurance of data across platforms, including data cleaning and audit, and providing input to the improvement of data collection.
- Lead on the development of data analysis reports as required, for programmes, research or advocacy.
- Contribute to the analytical design of research initiatives and knowledge products.
- Lead on the oversight and analysis of strategic data points over time. Create and maintain dynamic data visualisations.
2. Organisational Improvement
- Contribute to the development of a data strategy aligned with THET’s wider learning agenda.
- Identify issues and lead on the improvement of data related processes. Develop tools/guidance and engage in staff capacity building.
3. Programmes MEL Portal (Salesforce based)
- Ensure best practices are embedded across the use of the portal for quality, relevant data capture.
- Lead on the capacity development of staff and partners on use of the portal for data collection and extraction.
- Ensure the portal is fit for purpose, including interacting with service providers on troubleshooting and improvement.
How to apply
Candidates can apply by submitting a two-page cover letter stating why they are interested in this position, what they would bring to the role and how they fit the person's specification.
This letter should be submitted with a CV to THET by midnight Sunday 14th July THET is an equal-opportunity employer, and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. See Job pack for full instructions and details.
This post is UK based. Non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.
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Are you a Governance professional who wants to build an effective risk and governance function in one of the UK’s leading homelessness charities?
We are looking for someone to join the Governance and Compliance team in the role of Head of Risk, Governance and Reporting. This key role will oversee processes which manage organisational risk, support the Board and Chief Executive in their governance responsibilities, and ensure all regulatory reporting is completed to a good quality and to timescale. In this role you will:
- Develop and oversee processes which manage organisational risk: the strategic risk register, the internal audit service and first line legal advice services.
- Support the Board and the Chief Executive in fulfilling their governance responsibilities for the charity ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory authorities and standards.
- Ensure regulatory returns and assessments are made on time and to a good quality, and support with regulatory inspections.
- Provide line management, support, and development to the Governance Officer.
- Work closely with the Director of Governance and Compliance and deputise as required.
You will be required to work flexibly for two days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
About you
We are looking for someone who can drive a culture of good governance and compliance within a complex organisation. You will be supported in this role to develop your skills and expertise whilst knowing that every day you are making a positive difference to some of the most vulnerable people in society. If you can demonstrate the below, we encourage you to apply.
- You will be a qualified company secretary or governance professional, or willing to work towards obtaining relevant qualifications.
- You will have excellent communication and influencing skills, able to advise a variety of people including colleagues, the Board and senior managers on a range of complex legal and regulatory issues.
- A methodical approach to work, with excellent planning and organisation, able to manage projects and multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
- Experience of leading and managing staff, or the capability to develop these skills.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 10 July 2024
Interview and assessments on: 23 and 26 July 2024
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
Are you an enthusiastic and organised programme manager, with experience of working closely with research institutions and/or on learning projects? Have you managed research grants and programmes before, for at least 2 years? Are you keen to work in the international development sector with a leading consultancy company?
If so, please read the job description below:
The primary focus of the role is the day-to-day management of various donor contracts which have a learning and research focus. These contracts currently include both governmental and private foundation contracts. The Programme Manager will oversee the delivery of programmes, coordinating budgets, workplans, consultant management, and administration.
The Programme Manager will be assisted in this by a Project Officer, and will work closely with the Operations Manager, to whom they will report (currently based in the UK). The Programme Manager will work closely with teams of consultants based globally, research institutions also based globally, and also liaise with the Gender and Social Development Head of Practice (currently based in the UK).
Please don’t apply unless you have the right to work in the UK, Cyprus or Kenya.
Please do not apply unless you fulfil these essential specifications needed for the job
Bristol Talent Scout
Location: Bristol
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Standing Tall is an innovative not-for-profit reducing homelessness. 80% of the people we help are still off the streets and in the same job 12 months later. We’re looking for an exceptional person to lead and deliver what we do in Bristol.
We’re looking for a versatile person who makes things happen and has exceptional emotional intelligence. If you’re looking to make good change happen and join a small start-up with a big social mission, you’re in the right place.
Our Mission
Standing Tall is a not-for-profit that matches people experiencing homelessness with stable jobs and safe homes. We know our model works because 80% of the people we help are still off the streets and in the same job one year later! Last November we won Social Enterprise UK’s ‘One to Watch’ award.
This year, we’re growing our operations into Bristol, Liverpool, and Leeds to add to our existing operations in Birmingham, Manchester, and London.
About the role...
What you’ll be expected to do:
- Assess and support people for 12 months who have been through homelessness, placing them in stable jobs and safe homes
- Build partnerships with businesses willing to work with Standing Tall to employ people who have been through homelessness
- Recruit, train, and support Standing Tall’s Amici Hosts to provide safe homes for people who have been through homelessness
- Having responsibility for Standing Tall’s operations and activities in Bristol.
A bit about you...
What we're looking for:
- A person who has strong motivation with fire in their belly for social justice and has a genuine passion to help people reach their potential.
- A person with exceptional emotional intelligence to assess an individual’s motivations.
- A person with a commitment to quality will naturally focus attention on delivering the highest standard of service possible.
- A person with exceptional resilience and adaptability, has a strong sense of identity and will change their approach to ensure outcomes are still achieved.
- A person who can lead bringing all he/she/they have/has to offer to work with others so the best outcome can be achieved.
- A person with financial competence to monitor budgets and understand the financial implications of how services are delivered.
- A person who can think commercially to identify and secure opportunities and build financial surpluses.
Application deadline: 5pm on Thursday 11th July.
If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to an assessment centre day in Bristol taking place on Tuesday 30th July from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Please keep this date free as we will not be able to offer any other date. We may choose to arrange a video as part of the shortlisting process too.
If you do not hear from us, please assume you have not been successful. As a small organisation, we don’t have the capacity to provide feedback.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Standing Tall is committed to diversity, welcoming applications from anyone who can demonstrate the key competencies we need. We celebrate diversity and we want to attract people who have had different life experiences.
No agencies please.
Hours: Full-time
Remuneration: Up to £32,000 GBP (dependent on experience)
Duration: Permanent
Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK with hybrid working (approximately 30% on-site)
Applications from people with an existing legal right to work in the UK are only accepted.
Are you an organised, proactive professional with a flair for executive support and a passion for making a difference in a leading organisation's operational efficiency?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
We are seeking for an Executive Assistant to work closely with our Chief Executive. With a commitment spanning over several decades, we aim to ensure that our operations and strategic initiatives are executed flawlessly, contributing significantly to our mission's success.
In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in enhancing the Chief Executive's effectiveness by providing comprehensive support, managing sophisticated calendar arrangements, and facilitating internal and external communications. Your responsibilities will encompass a broad spectrum of activities from coordinating travel and scheduling to preparing and editing important documents and presentations.
You will also be involved in conducting research and analysis on relevant topics, organising meetings and events, and serving as a liaison to the Board of Trustees. The role demands a high level of discretion and professionalism in managing the Chief Executive's social media presence and supporting donor/funder relations.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role, demonstrating exceptional organisational, communication, and management skills. Experience in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support-related tasks, with the ability to work independently with little or no supervision, is crucial.
UK-Med offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a dynamic working environment, where you can make a tangible difference through your contribution to our humanitarian efforts. If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we'd love to hear from y
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Executive Assistant - July 2024 before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.
Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification
Applications must be submitted no later than Friday 19 July 2024
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 28 – 35 hours per week (negotiable)
Purpose of the Post
To lead insight and impact of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector across Bradford District and Craven, including developing and managing the Impact and Insight function for the VCS Alliance. To ensure the work of the VCSE sector is founded on good insight and that the impact can be presented clearly to wide range of audiences across the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership system. You will work in partnership with data and intelligence colleagues in Public Health and the NHS, promoting equitable outcomes for all community members.
Duties and Responsibilities
- To lead, on behalf of the VCSE sector, and in collaboration with system partners, the development of a shared set of metrics to measure the impact of the sector’s work, particularly in taking pressure off front line health and care services.
- Lead the development and implementation of an approach to demonstrate the impact of the work of VCS partners and their contribution to reducing inequalities.
- Work in collaboration with other voluntary sector infrastructure partners and their data and insight leads to help develop a joined up and collaborative approach to impact and insights across and on behalf of the VCSE sector.
- Develop, maintain and manage good relationships with a broad range of partners including, Local Authority, NHS partners, VCSE partners.
- Gather local, national, and international insight and learning to help inform investment decisions and the evolution of the VCS Alliance and its delivery partners’ work.
- Provide insight and learning for VCS Alliance staff, and VCSE advocates across the health and care system, to help them inform, advocate, influence and/or inspire.
- Present insights to a wide range of audiences, which includes senior leaders from different sectors, for a range of purposes including informing, advocating, influencing, and inspiring.
- To work in collaboration with system partners, including ICB and public health staff, to access relevant data that be translated into insight required to demonstrate impact of the VCSA and its delivery partners and wider VCSE organisations.
- Support the monitoring, learning, evaluation of programmes for the VCS Alliance and its delivery partners.
- Produce regular reports which help demonstrate the impact and learning of the work of the VCS Alliance and its delivery partners.
- Support the continued development of insight collection methods across a variety of projects.
- Engage in insight and impact conversations on behalf of the VCS Alliance with colleagues with similar roles across the BDC ICB system and the wider VCSE sector.
- Liaise with external evaluation agencies as required, ensuring that their insight is integrated within the VCS Alliance impact and insight system.
- Assist the Operations Director in managing all aspects of GDPR on behalf of the VCS Alliance, including acting in the role of Caldicott Guardian.
General Requirements
- Undertake personal training as required.
- Attend regular supervision sessions and staff meetings.
- Support general VCSA administration by handling inquiries via the telephone, email and drop-ins.
- Provide relevant information for VCSA’s newsletter/s, mailings, website and social media.
- Comply with all organisational policies and procedures.
- Promote VCSA with all stakeholders during the duties of your work.
- Undertake any other duties prescribed by your line manager.
Special conditions
As part of this role, you will be required to work and travel across the Bradford District and Craven. While the VCS Alliance supports hybrid working, there is an expectation that you will be based at the office for at least two days per week.
Benefits
28 days annual leave per year (Pro Rata) plus bank holidays, an additional day of leave for your birthday, Employee Assistance Programme, hybrid working, workplace pension, opportunities for professional development and free office parking.
Notes
All jobs are subject to change from time to time and this job description will be reviewed regularly. This post is subject to a 3-month probationary period and will be subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
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Chichester District Foodbank is a vibrant and ever-evolving community project which provides emergency food to over 9000 local people every year. We are looking to employ an Office Manager for 37.5 hours per week at £28,000 to £30,000 per annum.
As the Office Manager you will manage the overall running of the Foodbank office/building, including overseeing HR, implementing policy and procedures, including Health and Safety, maintaining administrative processes, managing stakeholders, serving the trustee board, and working closely with staff in the implementation of events and projects.
Responsibilities
As the Office Manager you will be responsible for managing the overall running of the Foodbank Office/building and administrative processes.
The postholder will do this by:
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The first point of contact for clients and stakeholders on the Chichester District Foodbank main telephone or central email, dealing with initial enquiries and referring them to relevant member of staff when appropriate.
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HR – manage the HR dashboard, Breathe HR, prompting managers to complete appraisals and regular one-to-ones, managing policies and supporting managers in the recruitment of staff using platforms such as ‘Indeed’.
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CRM – main point of contact for Salesforce, creating templates and providing reports, prompting staff to keep contacts up-to-date, data cleaning etc.
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Stewardship of regular and one-off donors, acknowledging receipt of donations, encouraging Gift Aid signup, and sending letters of thanks on behalf of the CEO.
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Supporting the Operations Manager with volunteer recruitment admin where necessary.
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Responsible for building management including liaising with utility suppliers and taking responsibility for health and safety in the Chichester District Foodbank offices and centre.
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Responsible for equipment management, keeping an up-to-date asset list, liaising with suppliers and contractors, making sure all staff have equipment needed to complete their work i.e. phones systems, laptops, and mobile phones.
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Responsible for procuring office supplies, including stamps.
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Responsible for IT systems including Office 365 and Google drive, ensuring intellectual property is secure, staff have relevant access and corporate assets can be accessed by all.
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Managing Chichester District Foodbank events, managing correspondence with event attendees, procuring event equipment and volunteers. Ensuring event information is communicated accurately and timely across all channels in collaboration with the Communications Officer.
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Oversee community collections and collection boxes/buckets – making sure that we adhere to fundraising regulations and licences, counting, and banking money and thanking relevant organisations.
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Manage organisational policy reviews and development.
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Manage the Chichester District Foodbank office volunteers including the tech volunteer who provides IT support.
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Responsible for creation and development of a Chichester District Foodbank archive.
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Lead on data protection /GDPR.
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Support CEO and Trustees by setting up meetings, providing agendas, board papers and minutes, booking venues and refreshments, whilst maintaining confidentiality.
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Support internal communications as directed by the CEO.
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Provide occasional management support for foodbank sessions when the Operations Manager is unavailable.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Personal qualities
The postholder will:
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Have leadership and team management skills.
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Be organised, self-motivated and able to manage their time.
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Have excellent communication skills.
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Have problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
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Be adaptable and flexible, able to embrace change and quickly adjust to the evolving charity’s needs.
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Be able to work unsupervised and under pressure.
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Be technically proficient, experience of a CRM system is desirable.
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Knowledge of Human Resources practises.
If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for organisation and team leadership, we encourage you to apply for the Office Manager position. Join us in a fast-paced environment where your skills will be valued and developed.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US:
People are the most important asset that Chichester District Foodbank has – without our people we could not achieve any of our goals.
Personal development program
Continuous personal development is actively encouraged and training opportunities explored.
Pension
The charity contributes 3% of an employee’s annual salary to a pension scheme. Staff contribute 5% of their annual salary.
Holiday entitlement
25 days plus bank holidays. You will be gifted extra days to cover the Christmas week.
Commitment to safeguarding
Chichester District Foodbank takes the safety of everyone within the charity very seriously and expects that everyone will work within Chichester District Foodbank’s safeguarding policy.
Candidates must send a CV and a covering letter.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK
Working to end poverty and hunger in Chichester District
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are collaborating with a regulatory body responsible for the regulation of legal professionals to recruit for a Senior Regulatory Officer.
The Contract:
* Salary: £43,000 - £48,000 per annum
* Duration: Permanent
* Work Pattern: Majority home working (minimum 4 days per month in the office) flexible working
* Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
* Location: Central London
Benefits
* Option to work from the office more and when there are team or organisational events.
* Up to 31 days annual leave, plus a holiday transfer scheme
* Up to 12% employer's pension contribution
* Parental leave and flexible working policies
* Plus, a range of additional benefits, including gym classes, discounts and rewards
About the role
As the Senior Regulatory Officer, you will be primarily responsible for the supervision work of the Standards Directorate. However, due to the flexible approach adopted by the Directorate, you will also be expected to adapt to changing priorities and undertake work across different areas within the Directorate as required, subject to capacity and work demands.
The Senior Regulatory Officer's key responsibilities will be to:
* Gather and analyse information to support the assessment of risk.
* Conduct supervision visits, approximately 5-6 per year, to monitor and ensure training providers comply with our regulations.
* Work with our team of external examiners, who oversee the standards of assessments set by the Bar course providers.
* Conduct thematic reviews on areas of focus in our strategic plans.
* Work closely with colleagues on areas of regulatory policy development.
* Respond promptly and effectively to reports to the organisation from stakeholders including barristers, pupils, members of the public and other regulators, related to risk and compliance matters.
About you
Key skills and experience required to undertake the role include to:
* Communicate confidently and professionally, orally and in writing, with a range of internal and external stakeholders, building relationships.
* Proven experience in risk assessment, compliance or in a related role
* Experience in the regulation of further, higher or professional education is desirable.
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.