Operations Jobs

About CoppaFeel!

CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.

We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.

Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.

About the role

We are seeking a talented Database Officer to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about data to play a key role in supporting the charity's mission through data management and analysis.

As a Database Officer, you will help support the final stages of the implementation of Beacon, and then will be responsible for ensuring the effective management and maintenance of the CRM moving forward. You’ll collaborate across departments, manage data imports, ensure data accuracy, and provide valuable insights to improve our engagement with supporters and donors. Your work will contribute to the growth of the charity by enabling data-driven decision-making.

The Database officer will sit within the CoppaFeel! Operations Team and will work closely with the Data and Compliance Manager and the Director of Operations to support the organisation with the roll out of Beacon.

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office 2 days per week. You will be required to attend the office for quarterly team meetings, department meetings and in person training, we will provide plenty of notice for when you are required to be in for these purposes.

You will report into The Data and Compliance Manager and sit within the Operations Team.

The Role

Duties & Responsibilities

Database Management:

• Maintain and update the charity's CRM database Beacon, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Manage records, ensuring data is up-to-date and compliant with GDPR regulations.
• Conduct regular data cleaning, deduplication, and quality checks.
• Support integrations between the database and other systems (e.g., email marketing, online donation platforms)

Data Imports and Exports:

• Process and import data from various sources, including fundraising platforms, events, and direct marketing campaigns.
• Extract and segment data for use in fundraising campaigns, communications, and reporting.
• Process and reconcile donations and assist with direct debit and gift aid claims

Reporting and Analysis:

• Generate reports for teams across the charity, including fundraising, marketing, and senior management, using tools such as Excel or CRM reporting functions.
• Provide data analysis and insights to help optimise fundraising and supporter engagement strategies

Data Compliance:

• Ensure all data processing activities are in line with GDPR and other relevant data protection regulations.
• Maintain and manage consent on the CRM ensuring GDPR compliance

Training and Support:

• Provide database training and support to colleagues, helping them to utilise the CRM effectively.
• Assist with the development and documentation of database procedures and best practices

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Proven experience working in a database officer or similar role, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector
• Strong knowledge of CRM systems (e.g., Beacon, Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, Donorfy, or equivalent)
• Proficient in performing data imports, exports, and segmentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail
• Familiarity with GDPR and data protection legislation, with practical experience in ensuring compliance
• Ability to communicate complex data insights clearly and effectively to non-technical colleagues
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across the organisation
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Experience working with Beacon
• Experience working with Mailchimp
• Experience in managing donor or supporter data in a charity context
• Experience in managing donor or supporter data in a charity context
• Understanding of charity fundraising processes, including regular giving, direct marketing, and event fundraising
• Experience working with data visualisation tools such as Power BI
• Passion for the charity sector and the role data plays in driving mission impact

Application information

Applications will close on 20th November with the aim to commence interviews on W/C 25th November 2024. CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.

Main benefits, Terms & Conditions

Annual Leave: 22 days pro rata (plus public holidays). Additional Leave: 1 day of leave on our Founder’s Cancerversary, birthday leave, plus office closure over Christmas.

A hybrid of office and flexible, working Daily Flexi Time: starting anytime between 8am and 10am. Working from home up to 3 days per week (pro rata).

Training: We have a budget each year for employees training and development plans.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At CoppaFeel!, we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.

While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.

At Independent Age, we believe that no older person should face financial hardship. That’s why, by 2027, our goal is to have improved the lives of one million older people.

Our impact across policy, campaigning, information and advice, grant-making and partnerships improves lives by increasing the financial well-being of older people in financial hardship, enabling greater choice and independence in wider areas of life. We want to find talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey. 

Responsibilities and Person Specification: 

This role at Independent Age is a brilliant opportunity to work on our grant funding programmes, involving support of grant management, applications, assessments, and funding administration. The postholder will foster positive connections with funded organisations, service partners and individual grant holders, contribute to the review and analysis of grant and partnership reporting and evaluations, and help communicate the impact of grants working with multiple stakeholders. You will support with creating value-adding opportunities for grantees, from organising engaging training to hosting networking events.

A strong understanding of grant making and experience in supporting partnerships, a project, or programme of work, your collaborative approach, outstanding interpersonal skills, and commitment to customer service will be important for this role. You should also have excellent administrative and organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and be experienced in data management. 

For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification.  If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.

This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9 day fortnight.

What it’s like to work at Independent Age: 

We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included. 

We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits. 

We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.

You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age by visiting the Careers page on our website.

Application Process: 

To apply, please visit our website to submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format). 

To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS Certificate will be required for this role. 

Closing Date: 23:59 on Monday 18th November 2024 

Interview Dates:  

• First Interviews will be held online on Thursday 28th November 2024 
• Second Interviews will be held in person on Thursday 5th December 2024 at Independent Age, 19 Avonmore Road, W14 8RR. 

Are you an experienced Retail Auditor with a passion for making a difference? Can you help to improve our shops and stores whilst exceeding operational standards?

If so, you could be the Retail Internal Auditor we are looking for!

About the role

As a Retail Internal Auditor, you'll be at the heart of our mission to improve the efficiency and standards of our Retail estate. You'll play a crucial role in providing assurance to Senior Management and Trustees that our Retail Outlets are operating as expected including reporting on Health & Safety and Income. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive audits of British Heart Foundation (BHF) Retail shops and stores to ensure operational standards
• Identifying weaknesses, shortfalls, and areas for improvement
• Lead investigations and projects 
• Collaborate with and train Shop and Area Managers to meet and exceed operating standards and implement recommended changes
• Act as a driver for change and continuous improvement within our retail operations

About the team

Our Retail Internal Audit Team is a vital component within the overarching BHF Risk & Assurance Strategy, seamlessly integrated into the three lines of our defence model. An essential hallmark of our team is its proactive approach, offering unwavering support to the Retail Directorate. Our primary focus is on driving continuous improvements and operational efficiencies, all while upholding a high degree of independence in our reporting, thereby ensuring robust assurance throughout the BHF.

Working requirements

This is a field-based position, working from home with extensive travel across the South East of England. You'll need to live within this area. Regular overnight stays will be required. 

The South East Region covers Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, East Sussex, Essex, Greater London (South), Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Norfolk, Suffolk, Surrey, and West Sussex.

Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.

About you

To be successful in this role you'll have:

• proven retail audit experience and/or extensive experience in charity retail, possibly in roles like Shop or Store Manager, Regional Support Manager, or Area Manager
• an entry-level qualification in Internal Auditing or Health & Safety, such as CIA or IOSH or as minimum retail management experience providing a solid foundation for audit-related responsibilities
• in-depth knowledge of shop and store operations, including till operations and financial systems, ideally gained in a charity environment
• experience in conducting compliance, operational, security, and health and safety audits
• experience conducting investigations, collecting evidence, preparing reports, and training and supporting staff to improve performance
• strong personal integrity, able to make independent judgements without external influence, as well as excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, fostering strong relationships with auditees, internal stakeholders, and senior management
• ability to manage time and workload effectively with minimal supervision and be skilled at both collaborative teamwork and leading audits, investigations, and projects

About us

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Benefits

To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.

Interview process

There will be an initial one-way video interview. Following this first stage panel interviews are planned for the week commencing 18th November 2024 . The second stage interviews are planned for the week commencing 25th November 2024.

Region Home based

Post Type Permanent

Working Pattern Part time – 15 hours per week 

Role Type Strategic

Salary Range £35,000 per annum pro rata

Pension The Company operates an auto enrolment pension scheme

Annual Leave 30 days per year including statutory and public holidays pro rata

Security checks DBS check required

About Us

The National Flood Forum (NFF) is the only independent national charity dedicated to supporting and representing people at risk of flooding.  Established in 2002 by those affected by flooding, we passionately put people at the heart of flood risk management. Our goal is to empower individuals and communities to recover from flooding and get the best possible outcomes. We put people first.  We act as an honest, trustworthy and independent broker on behalf of flooded people.  

We work across four key areas:

• Providing information via our helpline and website
• Recovery Services in flooded areas
• Flood Action Groups
• Policy and Advocacy

With over 300 Flood Action Groups across England and Wales and handling more than 1000 calls annually through our helpline, NFF plays a crucial role in supporting and representing flood-affected and at-risk communities. We collaborate closely with flood risk management agencies, local authorities, and government bodies. We also aspire to a collaborative, supportive, and solution-focused environment for our staff.

About the Role

This is a key role to support our Operations Co-ordinator with accounting and financial administration of the charity.

Responsibilities

• Managing and recording all financial transactions of the business, journal entries, sales ledger and purchase ledger, bank reconciliations and other account reconciliations, general ledger management, banking, making payments, staff expenses, credit control, weekly and monthly reporting to management, closing the sales ledger and purchase ledger at the end of each month, ensuring all month end journals are posted and any other duties as required by the organisation
• Process timesheets, Gift Aid claims and payroll
• Carry out Partial Exemption calculations for VAT purposes
• Reviewing draft contracts for financial implications
• Kashflow software experience preferred but not essential
• Ensuring restricted grants are analysed and allocated accordingly
• Support the organisation with projects and tasks as required
• Respond to queries over the telephone, email and face to face
• Previous experience in a similar role for a charity

How This Role Contributes to Our Strategy

• Community Support: Supporting management team with good financial practices enabling savings and better value for money
• Partnerships: Developing strong relationships with partner organisations.
• Income Generation: Supporting income streams through excellent financial practices and supporting business development activity with financial analysis
• Collaboration: Fostering a collaborative approach within the organisation.

Are you passionate about seeing children and young people supported and empowered to thrive? Would you like to work for an independent organisation that fosters creativity, encourages everyone to contribute to organisational growth and makes sure staff feel supported and valued?

SAFE! Support for Young People Affected by Crime is an independent charity working across the Thames Valley.  We are looking to recruit a Head of Finance & Business Development to manage our financial operations and help us progress business development opportunities.

Role: Head of Finance & Business Development 
Location and hours: Oxford, full time or part-time hours considered 

Are you the right candidate? 

We are seeking a self-motivated, dynamic and experienced individual to join our senior management team. You will manage all financial aspects of our charity, and support income growth. You will oversee our planning, budgeting and forecasting and develop our financial management policies, systems and processes. You will support our CEO on funding bids and tenders and help us progress development of diverse income growth opportunities. You will also have management responsibility for the Finance and Administration Manager.

Applicants will have a good understanding of financial and charity standards and regulations, maintaining records in accordance with the Data Protection (GDPR) Act.  In addition, you must be able to demonstrate your active commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity.

If you have proven experience in financial management and income generation within the 3rd sector, excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop long-lasting working relationships with colleagues, trustees and stakeholders we’d love to hear from you.

The welfare of children is paramount to all that we do in SAFE! and we would expect all successful candidates to demonstrate that they are equally committed to these values. We follow safer recruitment processes to ensure that we adhere to these standards.  Appointments will be subject to references and checks made by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) satisfactory to SAFE!

Why work for us? 

SAFE! offers competitive rewards and benefits including a 5% pension contribution, flexible working and 28 days annual leave (pro rata).  In addition, we offer an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme and various benefits. We can offer a hybrid approach with regular time spent in our Oxford office, as well as working from home, if appropriate. 

We place great importance on staff wellbeing and encourage and enable staff to prioritise healthy work-life balance through flexible working.  We are committed to professional development through regular training and encourage all staff to take a lead role in a particular area of interest. We are a creative and responsive organisation and we seek the input of staff and service users to ensure that we can meet their changing needs.

Closing date is Wednesday 6 November 2024 at 9am. Interviews week commencing 18 November 2024.

Although there is healthy commercial use of the centre, it is currently underused by the community. We are looking for the right person to help a much-needed community space flourish and grow. We are seeking a friendly and organised Centre Manager to lead the Signal Box.

You will be primarily responsible for overseeing the daily operations, but the role also involves to developing our community engagement and growing the centre by exploring potential funding streams. You will work with Signal Box customers, local organisations, volunteers and the community to enhance our offer and strengthen community networks.

The centre is at a exciting time in its journey, this post is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in community work and help to shape a space with a great deal of potential.

About Us: The Signal Box is a community hub located in the heart of Cambridge. We are dedicated to fostering a sense of community and promoting well-being. We provide a range of activities and services for all ages, Our mission is to strengthen our diverse community by creating an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome. 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the community centre, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment.• Liaise with individuals and organisations who wish to hire or use the centre. • Invoice hirers and manage bookings. • Update social media and comms. • Organise the biannual Signal Box’s community events (summer kid’s activities and Christmas party) • Oversee the centre’s cleaning team • Ensure compliance with Fire and Health and Safety regulations and centre policies. • Ensure prompt payment of utility bills. • Promote the centre and actively build partnerships with other community organisations. • Ensure relevant data is collected and accurately reported. • Explore potential funding opportunities.

Please check out our website for further information.

The Role:

The Junior Graphic Designer will support the Design team in providing in-house design and artworking for the Audiences team and Shakespeare’s Globe as a whole, in order to promote and engage audiences with all aspects of the Globe’s activities.
The postholder will have solid experience of working in a Junior Graphic Designer role in an agency or in-house team. They will have a good level of competency in designing for both print and digital, and an excellent instinct for design. The role requires someone who is motivated to add value on a creative basis, but who would also be happy in a production heavy role.

The team:

The Audiences Department includes the Marketing and Digital & Data teams, as well as Press/PR, Ticketing and Sales, Retail and Visitor and Audience Operations. They all own the customer journey from start to finish and strive to be insight driven, customer focused and digital first in approach.

Responsible for demanding revenue targets across everything we do and reaching the widest possible global audience onsite and online, we are an innovative, collaborative and creative team. Working closely with producing, education and development we build customer loyalty and diversify our live and digital audiences by creating innovative design and content to engage them and stand out. We are results oriented and measure, test and learn as we try new ideas. 

The Marketing team includes a Campaigns team working across all of our output, a Design and Brand team and a Digital Content team. They work together to deliver shared audience and revenue targets for the whole organisation.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious and driven person with experience in the animal welfare sector to join Raystede.  We are the animal welfare charity for Sussex.  This role is pivotal within our multi-species and complex charity, especially as we are about to put our new strategy into action.  Raystede offers good support and development to managers and staff.

You will report to the CEO and work as part of our Senior Management Team to ensure we achieve our strategic aims.  You will be responsible for all aspects of animal care, veterinary services, rehoming & surrender, our animal welfare standards and the development of new facilities for animals at Raystede.  You will have a great (amazing) team and therefore you need to be a great manager, and be seen as credible from the start, a go-to person and ensure that Raystede is effectively resourced and directed to achieve its aims in regard to animals.

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about animal welfare and wants a career move in the sector:

- Broad animal welfare experience which supports some or all of the species Raystede seeks to assist.

- Able to manage and lead expert managers and develop staff.

- Project management skills.

- Understands volunteering in the animal welfare sector.

- Has been involved in improving or developing facilities for animals

- Can work with Trustees and is credible at a high level.  

- Able to work well and be able to build excellent working relationships in a complicated charity.

- Confidence and flair to influence and negotiate where needed with all stakeholders.

- A strong networker able to collaborate externally with other organisations and stakeholders.

Please visit our website for more information about Raystede.  If you would like a chat with Stephanie Smith, our Chief Executive, about the role, please call to arrange a suitable time to talk over the phone, meet online or come in for a personal tour.  Our outgoing Head of Animal Welfare is also willing to have chats before he leaves Raystede to achieve a smooth handover. 

Please apply online via our website.

Closing date for applications: 4 November 2024

Interview date: Thursday 14 November 2024

Everything we do at The Christie charity is geared to supporting the renowned Christie hospital to ensure cancer patients receive the highest level of treatment and care and have access to world leading research and technology ensuring they have the best possible experience and outcomes. We provide funding over and above what the NHS is able to provide.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our data and donations team. We require someone ideally who has experience in this area of work already or has strong transitional skills.

The Charity team is responsible for raising millions of pounds each year to ensure Christie patients receive gold standard care and treatment. This includes everything from access to world first clinical trials and receiving radiotherapy in state-of-the-art treatment centres to young adults being cared for in a bespoke age-appropriate centre and being able to offer patients anxiety reducing complementary therapy, or even creative sessions in our art room.

If you want to make a real difference to cancer patients and are ready to rise to the challenge of working for one of the most successful charities in the North West, please apply.

Trees for Cities is the only national charity dedicated to improve lives by planting, protecting and promoting urban trees. We do this by working closely with communities, landowners, partners and funders to deliver transformational change in towns and cities across the UK and overseas. We plant trees in schools, streets, estates, parks and open spaces to create nature-rich urban woodland, hedgerows, orchards, avenues and playgrounds. 

The charity is experiencing an exciting period of growth and development, with expansion in both their programme activities and income. As we adapt to this growth, we are also enhancing our internal operations by strengthening systems and improving efficiencies. We are in the process of shaping our latest organisational wide strategy, set to launch in April 2025, which will focus on broadening our reach and impact across the UK.

In addition to leading a small team and overseeing day-to-day financial management, this role will contribute to key initiatives such as enhancing our fund accounting and management reporting, refining project cost modelling, and reviewing finance policies and processes. As a business partner to budget holders, the role will provide leaders with the knowledge, insights, and tools to strengthen budget management and forecasting, building on the supportive and engaged relationship the finance team already fosters across the organisation. You will work closely with the Director of Finance and Operations on finance strategy and change management projects.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for someone eager to make a lasting impact within the finance function and wider organisation. It offers the chance to develop your strategic and leadership capabilities while advancing your career. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants who bring strong technical accounting expertise and project management skills, ideally gained in practice navigating complex financial accounting management and reporting. A passion for proactive collaboration with staff in leadership and advisory roles is essential, as is an interest in the vision and mission of the charity.

To learn more about the role and organisation, please download the full appointment brief below, which also outlines how to apply.

A bit about us

We are looking for a new Deputy Centre Manager at our Newport Animal Centre.

• Working hours: 35 hours per week on a shift basis including bank holidays and weekends.
• This is a site based role with the expectation that the successful candidate will be available for stand-by night cover 14 out of 28 days.
• Fixed-term contract for 20 months.

The RSPCA Newport Animal Centre, located in Newport, South Wales, is a vital hub for caring for a variety of domestic animals. Situated conveniently near the M4, the centre plays a crucial role in the welfare of animals in the region. Despite being a smaller facility, it provides compassionate care for dogs and cats. The dedicated staff at the centre work tirelessly to ensure the well-being and happiness of these animals while they await their forever homes.

Are you ready to be part of our journey and make a difference?

Please note this advert may close earlier than the advertised date if we receive a large volume of applications.

What a day might look like for you

We've added a short summary of what a typical day might look like:

1. Animal Welfare:. Ensuring adherence to animal welfare standards and procedures for intake, assessment and rehoming.
2. Health and Safety: Overseeing the health and safety of staff, volunteers, and the public, conducting inductions, and addressing safety incidents.
3. HR and Recruitment: Recruitment, training and supervision of staff including implementing HR policies and ensuring staff are supported through regular evaluations and personal development plans.
4. Administrative Duties: Managing paperwork, records, and external correspondence as well as the security and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
5. Fundraising and Publicity: Collaborating with the Centre Manager to promote fundraising opportunities and engage with the media.
6. Fostering Management: Recruiting and managing fosterers and their associated responsibilities

What makes a great Deputy Manager?

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• Full manual driving licence (subject to reasonable adjustments).
• Animal handling and husbandry experience.
• People/line management experience.
• Conflict management experience.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Desirable

• NVQ Diploma level 2 or equivalent or equivalent qualification in animal care
• Health and safety qualification e.g. IOSH certificate or diploma

Successful candidates for certain RSPCA roles may need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK  as we are unable to sponsor visas.

Final note from us & good luck with your application!

We are really lucky that some of our roles attract a high level of interest, and for this reason we review applications as they are received. Unfortunately on some occasions this means roles may close earlier than advertised, so early submissions are highly recommended. 

We do try to give feedback where we can but sometimes, due to receiving high levels of applications, this may not always be possible

We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission. For this reason we actively encourage a wide diversity of applications, in particular from members of minority ethnic groups, and people with disabilities, as these candidates are currently under-represented at the RSPCA.

Office Administrator – Maternity Cover

We are seeking a dedicated individual for a maternity cover position. Our preferred start date is 7 January 2025 and the post will continue until mid-January 2026 or the return of the postholder, whichever comes sooner.

About the Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT)

PSTT is a registered charity with a clear vision – we want to see excellent teaching of science in every primary classroom in the UK. We believe it is vital that children are engaged and inspired by science from an early age. We want to draw on their natural curiosity to help them explore, understand and ask questions about the world around them. Scientific skills and knowledge are essential for every child, whether or not they become a scientist, engineer or medic.

We’ve built a Primary Science Teacher College of over 200 outstanding Fellows, each helping to shape and influence science teaching across the UK. We produce great resources that improve how science is taught and planned, including through the award-winning Explorify website. We provide professional learning and development that supports thousands of schools each year, through our national CPD programme and our network of Regional Mentors across England.

Through our new strategy, we are refining PSTT’s approach (building our work around a clear definition of what excellence in primary science means), targeting our efforts (giving our most intensive support to schools and teachers that need it most) and focusing on the impact of our work. For more information on PSTT’s strategy, definition of excellence, and theory of change, visit our website.

Job summary

The Office Administrator plays an important role in PSTT’s central administration, operations and office functions. They are the public first point of contact for general enquiries. They are responsible for various areas of administration involving our staff, Fellows, trustees and external organisations. They play a logistical role in several important areas of PSTT activity: supporting planning, logistics and key processes for our College Conference, awards, College Bulletin and other events and activities. The role also involves the collection, collation and maintenance of essential PSTT data sources.

This would be a great opportunity for someone with strong administration skills and/or for someone seeking their first post in the charity sector.

Key facts about this role

Salary

Starting salary from £22,860 (FTE), subject to experience

Hours

35 hours per week (full time), usually worked between Monday-Friday. There may be scope for job-sharing, so please apply if you are interested in taking a part-time role

Location

Hybrid - expected to spend at least 2 days per week at the office in central Bristol (BS1)

Contractual basis

Maternity cover

Pension and benefits

Employer pension scheme (5% contribution); enhanced sick pay and maternity/paternity/adoption pay, detailed in our pay and reward scheme

Annual leave

28 days per annum (of which 3 days must be taken during the Christmas closure period) plus public holidays, pro rata

Travel

The job may require some travel within the UK and occasional overnight stays. Expenses will be reimbursed

Line manager

Operations Manager

Start date

Preferred start date 7 January 2025

Job responsibilities

1. Deal with enquiries, including:

· General PSTT enquiries received by email or phone

· Specific enquiries sent to the PSTT team, including Area Mentors and Regional Mentors

2. Administrative responsibilities:

· Maintain data on Fellows and/or schools

· Maintain data held on the PSTT CRM system

· Implement and maintain office systems and procedures

· Use WorkNest learningnest to manage staff Health & Safety training

· Make group or individual travel arrangements and bookings for staff and trustees

· Manage post in and out of the office

· Collate feedback for Regional Mentors and Area Mentors

· Manage PSTT memberships of the Association for Science Education, Chartered College of Teaching and other external organisations

· Send published PSTT resources to the national libraries’ Legal Deposit Scheme and British Library

· Schedule monthly team meetings and take minutes

· Support the Operations Manager as required

3. Other key tasks:

· Collate and send the weekly College Bulletin

· Set up and facilitate/produce PSTT webinars and online events as required

· Organise key processes for the Primary Science Enhancement Award

· Lead logistics and administration for the Primary Science Teacher Awards

· Support planning and delivery of the College Conference, public events and other PSTT activities, liaising with staff, Fellows, venues and suppliers as required

· Maintain a grant information spreadsheet for inclusion in the College Bulletin

· General research tasks and data collection as required

4. Report to the Operations Manager on progress on all areas of responsibility, identifying any areas for further development and improvement

5. Participate in regular team meetings and other cross-team activities as required

6. Take on other responsibilities that the Operations Manager may reasonably delegate to you

We are recruiting a Team Manager to deliver For Baby’s Sake in a new Regional Team in the North East of England. The post will be home based with some elements of hybrid working. Applicants need to be located in the North East of England and be able to travel across the region.

For Baby’s Sake is an innovative, therapeutic, trauma-informed programme. We work with both co-parents individually, supporting a recovery framework to overcome the devastating effects of domestic abuse in their relationship. We acknowledge and explore unresolved and often complex childhood trauma and change harmful patterns of behaviour to develop a home environment where children can flourish. We adopt an attachment-focussed parenting approach that enhances the opportunity for children to feel safe and secure, with parents who are emotionally available and attuned to all their needs.

There must be a current pregnancy to harness change motivations, a desire on behalf of both parents to coparent their unborn baby (although they do not have to be in a relationship) and we can work with the families up until the baby reaches the age of two. The significance of this two-year timescale is evidenced in all recent child development research.

You will have the opportunity to support the continued evolution of For Baby’s Sake whilst ensuring fidelity to the programme and sustaining the ethos and values of the For Baby’s Sake Trust.

The For Baby’s Sake multi-disciplinary team consists of highly trained, therapeutic practitioners capable of establishing and maintaining meaningful, trusting relationships that consistently guarantee engagement and crucially provide the framework for the deeper, therapeutic exploration that allows co-parents to understand the impact of their own parenting experiences. To be part of this exceptional team you must have demonstrable therapeutic skills, sound knowledge and experience of safeguarding children and adults, infant mental health, and a thorough understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse, attachment, and the impact of unresolved trauma.

This position is full-time on a permanent contract. Full details, including the job description, person specification and background briefing information can be found in the relevant attachment. There will be an expectation of occasional travel to locations across the UK on occasions.

Further information about The For Baby’s Sake Trust can be found on our website.

To apply, please complete our application form. On receipt of your application, we will send you an equal opportunities monitoring form – this is confidential and voluntary and will not form part of the selection process.

Closing date: 11th November 2024

Interviews for the Team Manager are planned for Monday 25th November 2024 in Durham.

For over 80 years RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield and Bradford Branch have rehabilitated and rehomed thousands of animals in the West Yorkshire area. As an independent charitable organisation, separate from the National RSPCA, we are financially self sufficient and governed by our Board of Trustees. We are about to embark on a 5 year plan to redevelop our Animal Centre facilities and to secure innovative and sustainable commercial growth. As a result, we have an exciting opportunity for a new CEO to join our team.

As a large RSPCA branch with significant reach, we need to maximise our potential in many areas; our retail shops, fundraising, legacies, and donations as well as growing our supporter and volunteer base. This means we want to significantly grow our impact and influence throughout our region. Long term financial sustainability and modern facilities are our strategic goals to safeguard the animals whose wellbeing and lives we transform.

A new CEO role is sought to work closely and openly with a highly engaged board and management team. The appointee has a great opportunity to make a step change to the commercial and reputational trajectory of the Branch as well as bringing all c60 staff and managers on an exciting change and development journey.

They will represent the charity across our region, building strong commercial networks, identifying opportunities for growth, business development and diversification. This will mean building deep relationships with local businesses and representing the branch in the local media as required. Furthermore, the role will be ultimately accountable for the operational running of the Branch, to ensure legal, regulatory and financial compliance through the management team.

The successful applicant must be a ‘people centred’ leader who believes that success is achieved by enabling others to achieve their potential. Experience of managing culture change programmes and commercial success will be essential, as well as having a passion for animal welfare and conservation. For further details please refer to the job description.

We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We seek to employ people based on their ability to carry out the requirements of the role and no applicant will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of disability, gender, race, religion, or belief, age, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status or caring responsibilities.