Secretary Jobs

The Circuit Administrator must have good admin & communiocation skills, able to self-motivate and work effectively as part of the small Circuit Office Team supporting ministers, officers and 17 churches of the Harrow & Hillingdon Circuit of the Methodist Church.  Based at the Lighthouse Centre, South Ruislip. Office hours 9am to 2pm Monday to Wednesday (some flexibility allowed and required). The post is for 20 hours a week (with the potential for increased hours). 
More details provided in the application pack.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Responsibility for lettings at the Lighthouse Centre (ensuring the Lighthouse is self-sustaining)
• Supporting and delivering circuit-wide training (one-to-one or larger groups)
• Safeguarding administration
• Act as secretary to meetings
• Provide admin support

Key Skills and Experience:

• Administrative experience, with excellent record-keeping and minute-taking skills
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in delivering training would be advantageous.
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Experience supporting and working in a team
• Flexibility and willingness to accommodate occasional evening and weekend work
• Willingness to travel locally for occasional activities away from the normal place of work (meetings & training etc.)

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate and develop your skills, ability and potential.  This role has the potential to expand and develop over future years.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.

As a Charity Director you will have overall management of the business, grasp opportunities and secure resources to ensure our long-term sustainability whilst maintaining high quality cost-effective mental health services for the LGBTQ+ community.

The Charity Director is responsible for overall management and leadership for the organisation, supporting a small staff team. They will implement our strategic vision, and deliver on short and long term aspirations. Working alongside the Board of Trustees they will ensure the charity has the infrastructure, governance and resources in place to secure long-term sustainable funding and resilience of the charity. They will lead our culture and set the tone in everything they do, upholding MindOut’s values and creating space for everyone to bring their true authentic selves to work.

Role description 

You will have the skills, experience, sensitivity and personal confidence to oversee all the activities of the charity but will have specific responsibility for: 

Governance 

• Reporting the charities outputs to the board of trustees, identifying opportunities for improvement and making recommendations of how to address these. 

• To work with the Trustees to recruit and onboard new trustees. 

• Ensure governance structures and processes are in place, ensuring the charity fulfils statutory obligations 

• Ensure risk management processes are in place and implemented effectively to identify and monitor strategic and operational, with escalation to the board as necessary 

• Ensure the necessary policies, procedures, training, and monitoring are in place to comply with various Health and Safety, legal, financial and HR responsibilities

• To undertake duties as Company Secretary for the board. 

Stakeholder Management 

• To ensure that local and national LGBTQ+ community partnerships are developed and maintained. 

• Owning the relationship with the Charity commissioners office and associated organisations. 

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with charity funders 

• Ensure the board have access to all the information and timely updates required to undertake their duties

• To maintain and enhance the good reputation of MindOut, to ensure all external communications, publicity and promotion reflects this. 

Evaluation and Quality Assurance 

• To establish standards of excellence that ensure the highest quality service possible 

• Ensure the frameworks are in place to demonstrate impact of services and can be communicated effectively 

• To ensure that service users inform the work of the organisation 

• Continue to promote and encourage Diversity and Inclusion across the organisation, by strengthening our equality, diversity and inclusion policy and practices challenging systemic injustice and discrimination where we identify it. 

Finance and Fundraising 

• To own the income generation strategy and oversee its implementation. 

• To develop and maintain financial systems which ensure that Trustees are up to date with the organisation’s financial position. 

• To establish and maintain systems for accounting, budgets and day to day financial affairs.

• Write persuasive and successful proposals and funding applications to a diverse portfolio of funders 

Strategy 

• Own and develop the short and long term charity strategy with the Board. 

• Continually assess the organisation against the current strategic priorities. 

Horizon scan to identify new opportunities and ensure the work of MindOut is able to respond to and meet the current and  emerging needs of the LGBTQ+ community 

• Keep up to date with new developments in the field of mental health and any related government policies, reviewing in line with charitable objectives and strategic direction. 

Strategic leadership of the organisation  

• Lead, empower and inspire the staff and volunteers creating a collaborative, transparent and safe working environment. 

• Ability to lead change and implement business initiatives. 

• Role modelling our values and leading an inclusive culture. 

• Lead the development, communication, and implementation of our strategic direction in partnership with Trustees and staff. 

• Maintain the charity’s commitment to its vision and mission, ethos and values. 

• Lead, motivate and support a skilled, geographically diverse staff team. 

Location(UK): Office Hybrid* - London  
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week 
Salary: £54,885 per annum 
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our profile page
Contract type: Permanent
Travel: Occasional travel across the UK (including Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales) 
Closing date: 23:59, Monday 13 January 2025 

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.

An exciting new opportunity has opened at the UK’s largest arthritis charity, Versus Arthritis for a highly experienced Senior Executive Administration Manager.  The roles report to the General Counsel and Company Secretary within the Chief Executive Office and works with them and the Governance Manager to ensure the delivery of an effective and seamless secretariat function for all Governance and Senior Leadership Team meetings. 

About the role

You will be the charity’s most senior administrator and will be responsible for delivering exceptional proactive executive support to the charity’s Chief Executive Officer and the Director of People and Culture and for managing a high performing new team of two Directors Executive Assistants and an Events Administration officer.

We are committed to raising the profile of our brilliant administrators working across the UK and you will be responsible for setting up and leading a new Administration Network for the charity to ensure that our administrators are well trained, supported and can enjoy increased profile and voice within the organisation.

You will also oversee the delivery of a secretariat function for the charity’s expert committees and advisory groups. 

About you

If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:

• exceptional administration management and organisational skills.
• self-motivated and a proactive approach.  
• track record of building strong relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders at all levels.
• high standards of discretion, diplomacy and confidentiality.
• a coaching style to line management supporting continuous development and improvement. 

*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.

Application deadline and shortlisting 

• We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date.  
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

We do not wish to receive contact from agencies or media sales. 

Interview

Interviews expected: Date to be confirmed at Versus Arthritis London Office.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee you will be offered an interview if you disclose a disability and demonstrate sufficient evidence within your application that you meet the essential criteria for this role. We will also make any reasonable adjustments you may require for your interview.

The Historic Dockyard Chatham, the best preserved of all Georgian dockyards, is the world’s most complete dockyard of the Age of Sail.  Today, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, is the leading example of a mixed-use heritage estate.  A vitally significant historic estate delivering outstanding preservation, an award-winning independent museum, commercial estate, Higher Education campus, leading film location and residential community.

As a registered charity that employs over 140 staff and 300 volunteers, people are at the heart of our Dockyard community.  Our culture strives for excellence across the board and our team are hugely passionate and engaged in all aspects of our work.  From historic building preservation through the diverse re-use of our historic estate, to engaging the widest possible audiences in learning about the significance and history of the former Royal Dockyard; The Historic Dockyard Chatham is a workplace like no other.

The Role

This is a new and exciting opportunity to work within a heritage organisation that plays a unique role in preserving and sharing history. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration and provides a supportive environment for professional growth, contributing to highly meaningful work in an inspiring setting.

We are seeking a extremely organised and professional Executive and Governance Assistant to support the Chief Executive, Chairman, and the governance of the Trust and its subsidiaries.

This position is central to the efficient organisation of the Chief Executive and Chairman’s offices. You will manage diaries, prioritise incoming messages, draft correspondence, and prepare key documentation to ensure the smooth running of daily operations.

You will also play a vital role as Company Secretary, supporting governance activities, including organising meetings, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring effective administration for the Trust and its subsidiaries. 

About You

You will have strong organisational and time management skills.  Attention to detail and the ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality are essential for success in this role.  A professional and proactive approach to problem-solving and demonstrable confidence in managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.  Governance experience in a charity or public body is key to this role. 

The purpose of your role

We are looking for a personal assistant with some previous experience, who is keen to support Police Now’s mission of community transformation and culture change in policing, and to undertake a meaningful role supporting the executive leadership team in a busy, agile and ambitious organisation. 

Police Now’s executive leadership team currently includes the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Marketing Officer and Programmes Director. Together, the Executive is responsible for the organisation’s overall health and success and is accountable to the board of trustees. 

This role will work both independently and collaboratively to ensure that the executive team works efficiently and effectively. This will primarily be achieved via swift and thoughtful diary management, meeting support (for example, taking minutes of formal meetings and actions from informal ones), management of email inboxes, drafting and responding to correspondence, and similar administrative and support duties. Over time, there are opportunities to develop and add additional activities and responsibilities to the role. 

Absolute discretion and trust is critical, as is strong and confident communication with a diverse range of people. You will need to be intrinsically motivated, trustworthy and prepared to take on exciting and varied challenges within Police Now.

Key responsibilities

• Board and board committee governance: be a point of contact for trustees, partners and other external stakeholders and plan and coordinate board meetings, sub-committees, and the senior leadership team meetings. This includes ensuring papers are circulated in advance, meeting room bookings, attending meetings and producing timely, concise and accurate minutes and actions. You will work with the Company Secretary to update our records on Companies House and the Charities Commission to ensure that Police Now is always compliant as well as manage and maintain databases and systems relating to governance.
• Executive team diary management: support the executive team with day-to-day diary management to help ensure that they are effectively utilising their time in the most impactful ways. This includes arranging and coordinating meetings, booking rooms in our London office, arranging travel and accommodation when required and in some cases, sourcing an external venue while being cost effective, all while ensuring that digital infrastructure is available to support hybrid working. 
• Financial processing: you will process invoices relating to the executive through our financial system and reconcile the executive teams monthly credit card statements and personal expenses in a timely manner as well as occasionally process expenses for trustees and committee members.
• Project support: assist and support the Executive team and Strategy, Stakeholders and Governance Manager as needed with strategic projects and other ad hoc tasks as required.
• Inbox management: manage the general enquiries inbox and some individual executive inboxes to effectively direct queries and escalate risks as appropriate.

Key Requirements 

• We are looking for someone with a good grounding as a personal assistant or with significant relevant experience within an administrative role. 
• An ability to handle confidential information with absolute discretion; a track record of integrity and good judgement. 
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work at real pace, manage a varied workload, work to short deadlines and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong emotional intelligence and the ability to build positive relationships and trust with stakeholders, including staff and external partners.
• Excellent attention to detail, as well as the ability to select the most important information to note or share during meetings.
• Excellent written communication skills, particularly minute writing, report writing and correspondence.
• Good initiative, able to proactively suggest ways to streamline or improve processes to enhance efficiency.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision; can proactively anticipate, respond and adapt to situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), particularly report writing and slide packs; experience in Salesforce or CRM systems is an advantage but not essential. 
• A real passion for our mission and values. 
• Ability to attend the office for a minimum of three days per week (this may change depending on business needs) as well as national travel as and when required. 
   

What you'll get from us

• A bright, airy and modern office in Zone 1
• Competitive salary of £36,000 - £43,000, per annum (dependent on experience and inclusive of London weighting)
• Flexible working
• 27 days holiday each year, plus bank holidays 
• A range of hospitality discounts
• Sanctus coaching (private mental health coaching for the workplace)
• Access to the Vitality programme which includes healthcare benefits, an Employee Assistance Programme and discounts
• Training opportunities for personal development
• Participation in a pension scheme (with 6% employer contributions and 2% employee contributions)

Please note the closing date for this role is Thursday 2nd January at 9am.

Applications will be screened as they are received and invited to interview accordingly. Police Now reserves the right to close the advert prior to the advertised date, early applications are therefore encouraged.

The finance team is at the core of what we do – we cannot fund the research, services and support, policy and influencing or raise the profile and awareness of bowel cancer without sound and well-managed finances.

The Director of Finance post is central to the success of Bowel Cancer UK particularly in driving long-term value creation and shaping financial strategy. The FD role is a true partner to the Chief Executive, including acting as deputy where appropriate. The post holder is responsible for managing the financial operations of the charity, ensuring that the income and expenditure are managed efficiently, with effective controls and reported accurately.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the Director of Finance contributes to the overall strategic direction and leadership of the charity. The post holder also fulfils the company secretary role and is responsible for ensuring the systematic effective governance of the charity.

Additionally, the post holder will also lead on disaster recovery and incident management and on the governance of the charity, ensuring adoption of best practice.

The Director of Finance will lead the development of our financial strategy and align it with our strategic objectives. They will lead risk management and assurance policies and processes, working closely with the SLT and Finance & Resources Committee (Trustees) to ensure risks are identified and managed effectively.

We’re entering an exciting transformational phase within the charity, and successful candidates will be part of this process

Age UK Solihull is an independent, local charity and a Brand Partner of the national Age UK. We exist to be here for older people when they need our help and support. We are also the lead partner for the Solihull Community Advice Hubs, providing information, advice and support to all adult residents of Solihull.  Over 70 staff and 300 volunteers support our work.

Age UK Solihull is seeking a proactive, experienced Finance Manager. Working part-time, the Finance Manager will have full responsibility for ensuring finance processes are efficient and appropriate, documented and communicated, and followed; maintaining legally compliant financial records and ensuring all necessary returns are completed on time; and reporting on the financial performance of the Charity’s activities. This is a key role in delivering financial information to the Charity’s senior management team and trustees to support them in their decision-making.

Successful candidates will hold a professional accounting qualification (or be part qualified with relevant experience) and will have financial management experience, preferably within a charity environment. You will be naturally analytical, a confident communicator and want to drive efficiencies and contribute to the Charity’s strategies.

Interviews will take place in w/c 13th January 2025.

We are looking for a part-time administrator to provide efficient and effective administrative support to the busy Treasury Office team. Duties include general office administration such as diary management, taking occasional minutes, ordering office supplies, posting merchandise orders and responding to queries received.  There will be a requirement to occasionally work in the evenings and at weekends for which overtime/TOIL will be paid.

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:

Treasury Office is responsible for student admissions to the Inn; management of the Inn’s membership records; the Inn’s diary; the organisation of professional and social events; management of our publications, conservation of the Inn’s collection of paintings and silver and maintenance of the interior of the Treasury Building.

What we offer:

Salary is £15,000 (FTE £25,000) per annum, a generous non-contributory pension benefit, 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 and 25 days’ annual leave.

How to Apply:

To apply, please go to our website to download further information about the job and an application form.

Then, to apply please send your completed application form by 7th January 2025. CVs are not accepted.

The Inn welcomes all applicants, especially those from under-represented groups to apply. Please also complete the equality monitoring form – link is on our website.

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. 

Job summary

CPA UK works on behalf of both Houses of Parliament and the wider CPA to provide resources, support and peer to peer learning for parliamentarians throughout the Commonwealth. CPA UK is headed by a Chief Executive who is Secretary of the CPA UK Branch and Regional Secretary to CPA British Islands and Mediterranean Region. CPA UK is organised into three teams to plan and deliver its work. CPA UK is funded by the Houses of Parliament and leverages additional external funding for strategically aligned projects.

Since 2016, in partnership with the National Audit Office (NAO) and Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA), CPA UK has been the lead organisation in delivering the UK Overseas Territories Project (UKOTP). Phase I of the Project was a four-year, multi-stakeholder programme supporting good governance and oversight of public finance in the United Kingdom Overseas Territories (OTs). The project offered practical advice and support to international legislators and officials in building the capacity of supreme audit institutions, internal audit units and public accounts committees (PACs) to enable effective public financial oversight. The second phase of the project builds on the successes of Phase I and seeks to address remaining challenges. More ambitious in scope it includes increasingly more work in the area of governance, including on legislative oversight and electoral reform.

The UK Overseas Territories Project is funded by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) under the Overseas Territories and Polar Department’s (OTPD) International Programme. The funding cycle for Phase 1 run from March 2016 until March 2020. The funding for Phase 2 runs from April 2020 to March 2025.  Funding will be requested for an additional year to March 2026 with opportunity to plan for a further multiyear project. 

Job description

This role sits within the International Partnerships Team at CPA UK.  The Strategic Lead for the UKOTP is responsible for and leads the strategic development and implementation of the Project overseeing and coordinating the planning, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of the project. The post holder will also be responsible for managing programme expenditure against budget and reporting to the Head of International Partnerships, CPA UK’s Chief Executive, the FCDO and to a Project Board made of senior stakeholders. The project is currently delivered by a team of 4 staff. With CPA UK as lead Consortium partner, they are responsible for managing the relationship and contributions of the two external partners on the project as well as sustaining and managing relationships with parliamentary, national and international stakeholders. This role requires a high degree of initiative and autonomy and has the responsibility of managing complex relationships with senior project partners and beneficiaries in often sensitive contexts.

Person specification

Strategic Planning and Programme Management

• Plan, develop and deliver the UKOTP strategic and business planning, seeking advice and guidance from the Chief Executive and Head of International Partnerships at CPA UK, the FCDO Overseas Territories Polar Directorate, other stakeholders and with input from project partners.
• Prepare the annual bid and work-plan for the UKOTP mindful of key deliverables and reporting requirements.
• Develop a Monitoring & Evaluation Framework, monitor and evaluate the UKOTP progress across all areas and all territories in accordance with donor requirements.
• Ensure the project maintains its focus on target territories, key deliverables, and indicators in this complex and high-profile area of work.
• Provide leadership, line manage and support the personal development of two programme officers and a project assistant, and coordinate the work of the UKOTP team members in line with CPA UK policies and good practice.
• Coordinate the input and work of stakeholders as necessary including NAO and GIAA.
• Liaise with the wider International Partnership Team and CPA UK team to ensure complementarity in approaches and participation from the Overseas Territories in line with project objectives.
• Be responsible for management and financial reporting of the UKOTP budget (550K+ annually). Provide timely and accurate financial reconciliation and reporting to internal stakeholders, Project Board and to the funder (FCDO).
• Operate effective financial forecasting and financial planning and work in close liaison with the CPA UK Finance Manager and Head of International Partnerships Team for invoicing and ensuring payment from the funder.
• Be responsible for the management and mitigation of risks to the project.
• Together with the Chief Executive, Head of IPT, be aware of opportunities for new and innovative work and look to further pipeline development with other stakeholders.
• Report to the UKOTP management Board made up of senior stakeholders including UK parliamentarians as laid down in the terms of reference.
• Chair the consortium meeting attended by Project partners and occasionally the funder.

Partnerships and Stakeholder Management

• Successfully build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders in the UK and in territories including with Clerks, PAC and other Committee Chairs, Speakers, Premiers, Governors, Governor’s Offices and FCDO OTPD.
• Build on existing relationships and partnerships with linked organisations whose objectives align with, and can add value to the UKOTP (including Audit Wales and Audit Scotland),
• Maintain relationships within and outside the UK Parliament and CPA UK with all partners and other stakeholders including the UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA).
• Work with Board Members consisting of senior UK Parliamentarians, a UKOT representative, and relevant stakeholders, as well as with Commonwealth legislatures to ensure the successful delivery and development of the UKOTP.

Communications

• Lead on the development of a communications strategy and the management and production of core project outputs that contribute to project outcomes including events, print materials, social media, media, the OTP newsletter, etc. in close liaison with relevant colleagues.
• Maintain strong communication and partnership with project beneficiaries including Supervisors of Elections, PAC and other Committee Chairs, Committee Clerks, Clerks of Legislatives Assemblies, Heads of Internal and External Audit.
• Ensure that team keep the CPA UK website and other information outlets up to date.
• Provide regular updates to CPA UK team members and to other involved partners / stakeholders.
• Work closely and coordinate with your opposite number in IPT and MPT and with CPA UK’s communications manager to ensure UKOTP programmes are covered within CPA UK’s communications strategy.

Governance

• Report to the Head of International Partnerships, CPA UK’s Chief Executive and the Project Board.
• Maintain clear controls and reporting of budget within CPA UK and funder’s existing rules.

Play an active role in the CPA UK Management Team, representing the work of UKOTP as appropriate and working with others to promote continuous improvement within and across teams.

Chief Operating Officer – Job Description

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer & Scientific Director.

Role Summary

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a new role for the Charities. The COO will become a key member of the Senior Management Team. The primary role of the successful candidate will be to ensure efficient running of the two charities, to manage major internal projects and to contribute to the overall strategic direction of the two charities.

Job Description

Business Operations/Charity Management

• Working with SMT colleagues and the CEO, help to develop the strategic plans for the charity and be collectively responsible for their successful delivery.
• Contribute to the setting of the charities’ annual budgets and to manage the budgets for their areas of responsibility.
•  Develop and manage systems to ensure that consulting work and other paid activities are managed efficiently, ensuring full-cost recovery for such services.
• Deputise for the CEO and/or Secretary during periods of absence.
• Attend board meetings and sub-committee meetings as appropriate.
•  Prepare verbal and written updates for the board on key activities in their areas of responsibility.
• In conjunction with the CEO & Secretary arrange board meeting venues and agendas, ensure that the board are provided with all necessary papers for meeting..
• Manage contracts and tenders to ensure that major projects are awarded in a fair and transparent way to the bidder who offers the best combination of value for money and ability to achieve the desired outcome.
• Monitor ongoing contracts to ensure they are delivered on time and on budget.
•  Maintain an understanding of the financial procedures and controls of both charities such that they can deputise for the Secretary in their absence.
•  Ensure the charities meet their obligations to comply with laws and regulations (including health & safety, data protection, HR etc.).
• Provide regular reports to the SMT and Board on compliance.
• Manage the Charities’ risk register ensuring that risks are well understood, and minimised. Report on risk management to the Board.
•  Act as a line manager for junior staff as appropriate.

Human Resources

• Manage HR including liaison with our external HR consultants.
• Keep abreast of developments in HR in general, and the charity sector in particular through external awareness.
• Review, and where appropriate update, internal procedures and processes to ensure efficient running of the charities.
• Review, update and maintain the staff handbook and other relevant staff policy documents.
• Manage the recruitment process for new staff and onboarding of all newly appointed staff.
• Ensure that the charities maintain an inclusive workplace and that recruitment of staff is fair and equitable.
• Report to the board on HR issues.
• Monitor overall employee performance metrics including sickness and absence etc..
• Regularly review and develop the organisations’ supervision, appraisal, and personal development processes. Ensure that line managers have access to, and training in, people management.
• Manage the operation of the disciplinary and grievance process.
• Manage the organisation’s training budget ensuring that employees receive appropriate training.

Estate Management

•  Manage the charities’ office provision.
• Take the lead on an upcoming office relocation including sale of our current property and relocation to new office space.
•  Manage the charities’ virtual office infrastructure including our digital systems.

IT

•  Liaise with our external IT consultants to ensure efficient running of IT systems.
•  Ensure that all staff have appropriate IT and telecommunications equipment and software.
• Conduct an annual review of IT equipment and software provision.
• Ensure that all workstations including those used by homeworkers are adequate and comply with H&S regulations.
• Ensure that appropriate IT security provision is in place for all systems.
•  Manage the ongoing digital transformation of the charities including implementation of new systems.

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications

Essential.

•  Experience of management of an NGO/charity or similar organisation at a senior level.
• Experience of line management of staff including effective performance management.
• Experience of policy review and development, in particular HR, governance, risk and finance policy.
•  A high level of digital literacy (including expertise with Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, OneDrive etc.).
• Working knowledge of charity finance (SORP), budget setting, accounting/book-keeping and reporting.
• Understanding of UK charity governance and reporting requirements (ideally including experience with charities registered in both England and Scotland).
• Demonstrable project management skills (ideally with experience of project management tools such as Clickup, Asana, Microsoft Tasks/Project etc.).
• Familiarity with charity CRM systems, ideally Beacon.
• Excellent relationship skills, with the ability to confidently communicate with a range of individuals from different backgrounds.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage several different projects and activities in parallel.
• Enthusiasm and temperament to work in a small but ambitious team.
• Ability and willingness to promote the Charities including at events both locally and internationally.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including confidence in preparing presentations using PowerPoint.
•  Experience of online HR systems (ideally Breathe HR) and utilising these to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of HR functions.
• A good understanding of data protection regulations including GDPR.The legal right to live and work in the UK.

Desirable.

• HR expertise including an understanding of UK employment law and best practice.
• Evidence of CPD/training in charity management, HR, finance etc.
• An interest in animal welfare and a willingness to learn about and help promote animal welfare science.
• Experience of working for an animal-welfare, animal-based or science-based cause.
• A detailed understanding of budget setting and monitoring.
• Familiarity with accounting software (ideally Sage and/or Xero)
• Experience of strategy development and implementation.
• Experience of event organisation and management (the charities frequently organise conferences, symposia and other events).

Personal Qualities

The candidate must be comfortable with the charities’ approach to animal welfare which includes co-operation with the livestock and slaughter industry, as well as laboratory animal researchers. Whilst both charities promote the highest standards of animal welfare, they do not oppose the use of animals by humans for research or food.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working as part of a small team, but also be confident to take the lead and work unsupervised when necessary. Since many people in the organisation work remotely, they should be comfortable communicating with colleagues using online tools.

Eligibility

Because the charities are based in the UK you must be legally entitled to work and reside in the UK. The successful candidate will be expected to reside in the UK whilst employed by the charities.

We envisage this role as a full-time one but are willing to consider other working patterns for the right candidate.

Please note, that if you wish to work from home, we require a reliable internet connection with a minimum 10Mb/s broadband.

Are you a news and content hero? Do you enjoy working on a content mix that helps to share important stories from around the world?

The Anglican Communion Office (ACO) is recruiting for a News and Content Manager. The successful candidate will work closely with our Public Engagement Director, across a wide range of news, campaigns and media engagement projects. This is a vital role in our new public engagement team, as we roll out a new strategy focused on building awareness for the ACO and engaging our audiences in global conversations about church and world affairs.

The priorities of the role are developing news and content, supporting the news output of the Anglican Communion News Service and wider PR and media engagement. Supporting a diverse portfolio of projects, you’ll also liaise with Anglican commissions, networks and partners around the world.

About the Anglican Communion Office

The Anglican Communion Office (ACO) is the official Secretariat of the Anglican Communion, a worldwide network of Anglican churches, in over 165 countries. The ACO exists to serve the life of the Anglican Communion through several key priorities. The ACO delivers global Anglican meetings including the Lambeth Conference, the Anglican Consultative Council and the Primates Meeting. It convenes several inter-Anglican and ecumenical dialogues. It engages Anglicans in global conversations and supports Anglican advocacy, locally and globally. The ACO also has a permanent representative at the United Nations.

Application details

To apply, send a CV and a cover letter outlining why you are applying for the role and how your experience and skills meet the job description.

Application deadline is: January 29, 2025.

Interviews: February 7, 2025.

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We're looking for a Head of Assurance to join our Governance & Assurance team our Head Office in Islington.

£65,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Working with the senior leadership team, Board and CEO office functions to ensure that the organisation has a high standard of compliance with regulatory and legal frameworks, risk management and assurance. This role will also deputise for the Director of Governance and Assurance and Company Secretary.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Manage and develop, as appropriate, systems for identifying, checking and demonstrating effective controls and compliance with all legal and regulatory responsibilities relating to the governance and management of Look Ahead's services; including health and safety, data protection and security, and financial and regulatory reporting.
Be the Association's expert on compliance and business assurance, working collaboratively with Directors and Senior Managers to provide support and advice.
Keep up to date with legislative, regulatory, and best practice requirements and changes, assessing the risks and potential impact on Look Ahead and advising staff and Board members as appropriate.
Lead and maintain the Association's Risk Registers and Risk Maps and conduct the regular review and development of those registers/maps.

For the full list please see our website.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

Positive and proactive approach with a friendly, flexible and approachable manner.
Diplomatic and works co-operatively with others to get things done, willingly giving help and advice to colleagues
Able to work on own initiative and as a member of a team
Professional and consistent approach to work and maintenance of standards
Able to perform under pressure
Treats people with respect and dignity, dealing with them fairly regardless of their background or circumstances
Able to work outside normal office hours if required and to attend evening meeting

What you'll bring:

Essential:

Qualifications:

Educated to degree level
Good knowledge of compliance and business assurance processes

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of the housing sector and its statutory and regulatory environment
Experience of managing or working with a risk and assurance function
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex data
The ability to develop good working relationships with a wide range of people
Ability to research and prepare succinct briefings and reports appropriate to the identified audience
Ability to influence and challenge appropriately
High level written skills
Good organisational skills
Calm under pressure and comfortable working in a busy environment
High levels of IT literacy including Word, Excel and bespoke reporting databases
Strong attention to detail

Experience:

Compliance and business assurance, or related experience such as business improvement, internal audit or legal
Experience of working in a regulated environment
Working and communicating with a wide range of stakeholders
Working in a Housing or Supported Housing organisation

Desirable:

Relevant qualification relating to compliance or years of senior job related experience

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Newt Conservation Partnership (NCP) creates and manages high quality habitat for great crested newts for the NatureSpace schemes.

NCP is going through a period of growth and the Chief Operating Officer is an important new role to ensure NCP achieves its ambitions over the coming years. The Chief Operating Officer will: 

• Deliver high quality information, governance, and business and finance insights to the CEO and Board to inform decision-making.
• Help ensure the efficient running and continuous improvement of the organisation’s finance, business functions and operations.
• Work closely with the CEO, Board and external partners to fulfil NCP’s mission.
• Manage the NCP Operations Team.
• Provide support and leadership insight across the organisation.

This is position requires a creative, dynamic and enthusiastic person who works well as part of a team whilst being self-motivated and ambitious.

Closing Date: 31st January 2025

Interview Dates: 25th and 26th February 2025 and interviews will be held at our offices in Oxford.

We are seeking a bright and hardworking person to help our events team organise interesting, informative and impactful discussions between leading policy experts and high-profile politicians.

Reporting to the Head of Events and Partnerships, you will help us arrange panel discussions, speeches and policy roundtables, which take place online, in-person and hybrid. You will also contribute to our busy programme across the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative Party Conferences in the autumn. Speakers at SMF events in 2024 have included a number of high-profile politicians including the Employment Minister, Schools Minister and former Shadow Secretary of State for Education and the Minister for Gambling. Topics covered have included transport poverty, student mental health, farmed animal welfare, economic fraud, pensions, social mobility, and prisoner rehabilitation.

The successful candidate will be expected to attend and support with the SMF’s events at future Autumn party conferences, for which some weekend and evening work may be required.

The duties of the Events Officer will include, but not be limited to:

• Supporting the SMF’s events team with the operational management of the SMF’s events in Westminster and at the political party conferences – these include; report launches, panel debates, seminars, dinners and expert roundtables.
• Researching and managing bookings for external venues, AV, catering, staff travel and accommodation
• Liaising with internal stakeholders, including the SMF’s Trustees and Policy Advisory Board, and external stakeholders, such as corporate partners, journalists, government officials, trade bodies and MPs.
• Researching and identifying appropriate speakers and attendees for events, and potential sponsors and partners for future SMF projects.
• Sending event invitations, managing guest lists and contact databases.
• Drafting event invitations and speaker briefings.
• Supporting with filming and livestreaming events (training will be given)
• Uploading events to the SMF website and drafting marketing emails.
• Representing the SMF at all events – setting up event materials, AV and catering, greeting attendees and speakers

Person specification:

An ideal candidate will have:  

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle a range of different assignments at the same time, to react quickly and prioritise a busy workload.
• Good IT Skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• An interest in public policy and politics, and an interest in, and understanding of the Social Market Foundation’s work and mission.
• Some prior experience in events planning in the commercial, charity or voluntary sector.

Benefits and working hours:

The SMF offers a contributory staff pension and generous holiday allowances.

Staff training and progression is important to us. We offer personal training budgets for staff members plus membership to Smart Thinking which provides online and in person training for think tankers.

Standard SMF working hours are 9.30am-6pm, Monday to Friday. We actively encourage flexible working and working patterns which are different to these hours. The appointee will be able to design their working week – in discussion with colleagues – to accommodate family commitments and other obligations.

The SMF is based in Westminster and the post-holder will normally be expected to work in our office there at least two days a week, plus any additional days required by the team, for example to attend in-person SMF events. Other working time can be spent at home or in our office.

About the SMF:

The SMF is a cross-party think-tank governed by a board of trustees that includes members of all major political parties, and non-partisan figures. This informs all of our work, which reflects our status as a charity committed to public education in public policy. We welcome applications from people of all political perspectives who are happy to put the pursuit of good policy ahead of partisanship and ideology.

Our mission is to enable markets and government to work together to benefit society. We achieve this through the development of high quality, independent and pragmatic public policy research and debate across a wide range of social and economic areas.