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Beehive
We are Beehive - a friends-and-family -owned and operated small business, established in 2014 and born out of a desire to deliver professional, flexible, and scalable finance and operations solutions to third sector organisations. We provide our charity partners with the financial and operational experience and knowledge they need, leaving them to get on with the crucial day-job of delivering support to those who need it the most. What we think makes us different is our approach – more than just a service-provider, we embed an effective and efficient finance and operations team into each partner organisation, overseen by a senior professional. An example of the kind of work we deliver can be seen on our website
In the last decade, we have expanded through word-of-mouth and now support nearly 50 partner charities across the UK. It is a time of growth for our organisation, and we are now looking to recruit an experienced finance professional to lead in the provision of end-to-end finance functions for a portfolio of our charity clients.
The Role
Working closely with each client, the post holder will lead a dedicated finance team responsible for:
- The provision of routine management accounts and cash flow forecasts.
- Budget building and longer-term financial planning.
- The production of year-end accounts, managing relationships with various stakeholders, including the external auditors.
- Supporting with funding proposals and the provision of strategic advice to the Executive Teams and Board.
- Ensuring that the day-to-day financial accounting activity of each charity is undertaken efficiently and effectively
- Providing financial leadership by continually reviewing and improving systems, procedures, and policies to ensure our charities are set up to succeed.
The Right Person
We are looking for a team player who can demonstrate relevant finance experience, either by qualification or by time spent working in the sector.
Working with a number of charities, this role will require excellent communication and project management skills along with the ability to work collaboratively with many stakeholders, including Board. You must be self-motivated, driven and have the discipline to manage your own time and workload.
The Culture
This is a hugely rewarding and varied role working alongside some exceptional organisations and, for the right individual, comes with the opportunity to grow as we increase the number of charities we work with. We are proud of the culture we have at Beehive and know that we work at our best when we are happy at work. You can read a bit more about our mission and values on our website.
We meet as a company every month to have brunch and talk about the business. We have team days, when we all swich off our devices and go axe throwing or country walking, and we help each other every day.
Alongside 25 days of annual leave and bank holidays, we all have our birthdays off and the time between Christmas and New Year.
Flexible working and/or part time hours will be considered. This role could be based in either London or in Derbyshire - candidate-dependant we envisage hiring one person in each location.
You must have the right to work in the UK, unfortunately we are not able to sponsor visa applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Finance Officer
Contract type: Temporary
Location: A short walk from Ladbroke Grove station
Pay: £15 - £21 an hour
Are you passionate about working for a charity which aims to improve wellbeing of local communities?
If so then this Finance Officer role is the right role for you.
This busy and dedicated finance team is experience a period of change and require additional interim support with the day to day running of financial reporting and planning.
With a volume of service charge calculations and operational accounting that needs to be completed your day to day duties will include;
- Using MUS system to calculate service charge
- Processing AP/AR invoices
- Completing reconciliation of month end accounts
This is a generalist and diverse role and applicants must have experience of MUS accounting software and ideally have experience of calculating service charge.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR generalist to join the dynamic environment of modern policing as an Interim Senior HR Consultant on a 10 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
Our HR Consultancy Team provides internal customers of Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Constabularies with expert advice and guidance on a wide variety of complex employment matters. Every day is busy and different, but this will typically include areas such as attendance, performance, conduct, grievances, pay matters and change management. The teams are aligned to the business to establish effective working relationships with departmental managers and the dedicated People Business Partner. This particular role supports collaborated departments across BCH including some of the more specialised areas of policing.
Reporting to the HR Consultancy Manager, you will have management responsibility for a team of HR Consultants and be accountable for the performance and delivery of localised HR support, identifying areas where improvements can be made to better support our customers. You will also have responsibility for a specific area of ER people practice and will work with internal and external peers to ensure efficient and innovative thinking in the relevant policies, processes, and methods of working.
We strongly support agile working and so there is flexibility for some homeworking and a work base of either Godmanchester (Huntingdon) or Hatfield. Please note, however, that you will be expected to work flexibly across sites in Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire as the work demands. Sites are accessible by public transport.
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We are delighted to be working with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity who are seeking an experienced and effective Executive Assistant to provide high-level, comprehensive administrative support to the charity’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
In this newly created role, you will be a highly efficient, articulate and astute Executive Assistant with experience of supporting senior leaders in a vibrant environment. You will be responsible for diary co-ordination and meeting support, including agendas and minutes - liaising with multiple internal and external stakeholders, using due diligence, good judgement and discretion.
This is an extremely busy and varied role and an exciting opportunity at a time of significant growth and development within the air ambulance charity, so you will need to be highly organised with excellent time management skills, able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
You will have:
- A minimum of 3 years previous experience in a similar role, including working with senior management and establishing good working relationships at all levels.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to prepare papers, reports and presentations, with effective minute-taking skills.
- Experience of managing administrative systems to improve efficiencies. Working closely with SLT and colleagues to ensure that departmental administrative support needs are being met.
- Experience of conducting research and gathering relevant information to aid senior decision-making, working on special projects and initiatives.
- Experience of handling sensitive organisational matters with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.
- Knowledge with working within a health or clinical environment and / or charity would be beneficial, a good knowledge and understanding of charity governance and compliance is desirable.
With a proactive approach, you will be able to work with minimal supervision under your own initiative. Able to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, you will be able to communicate confidently, credibly and professionally at all levels, drafting well-written and structured communications and documents. An excellent standard of English and maths is essential.
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Location: This role is office based, with the option to work from home two days per week (following the initial induction period).
Closing date: 6 August 2024. Please note that when a suitable candidate is found the role will close early, so please apply without delay.
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Are you an experienced interim Learning and Development professional with experience in designing, developing and delivering face-to-face and e-learning training?
My client who is the UK’s independent public spending watchdog supports Parliament in holding the government to account and helps to improve public services through providing high-quality audits.
Located in the heart of London close to several excellent transport links, you will be part of a creative and dynamic Learning and Development team. This interim L&D position will allow the post holder to work from home up to 3-days per week.
The purpose of the job is to support the L&D team on a key L&D project over the next 2-months. The role is paying up to £300 per day and my client would like someone in post ASAP.
Some of the key responsibilities of this job include:
- Working with stakeholders to identify training needs and scope various training interventions.
- Conducting detailed storyboarding sessions to outline the structure and flow of training programs.
- Designing and developing engaging and effective learning content for facilitator-led sessions, workshops, virtual training, and e-learning.
- Designing evaluations/assessments to be included in the sessions developed.
- Working closely with SMEs to ensure content accuracy and relevance, particularly in finance and audit-related subjects.
- Utilising various multimedia tools and technologies to enhance learning experiences.
- Ensuring all training materials meet high standards of quality and are aligned with our learning objectives and best practice in adult learning.
This interesting post will require the L&D professional to be confident in using e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Adapt) and virtual training platforms (e.g., MS Teams). As the project is working to a tight deadline, you will need to be able to have a flexible approach and have excellent attention to detail.
The interview process will consist of a 1-stage virtual interview, with the chosen candidate starting soon after. As this is an interim job, please only apply if you can start a new role at short notice.
For more information on this important Learning and Development job, please get in touch or apply.
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Reporting To: Head of Supply
Contract type: Full time / Permanent
About The Felix Project
The Felix Project is London's biggest food redistribution charity and the largest end-to-end food redistribution charity in Europe.
Our vision is a London where no one goes hungry and good food is never wasted.
We rescue surplus food from businesses, supermarkets, restaurants and farms. This food is nutritious, in-date, and safe and includes a high proportion of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat and fish. If we did not rescue this food, it would be at risk of going to waste. Instead, we deliver it free of charge to London charities, schools, food banks, COVID food hubs and other organisations serving people in need. Our food is a vital lifeline for children and families, people on low incomes, people who have lost their jobs, the homeless, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, the elderly and keyworkers.
We were founded in 2016 in memory of Felix Byam Shaw, by his father, entrepreneur Justin Byam Shaw.
Purpose of the Job
The main purpose of the role is to identify and secure new surplus food supply and develop long-term supply partnerships while growing the relationships we hold with existing suppliers. You will play a big part in ensuring that the charity is successful in achieving its objective to rescue and secure a growing supply of surplus food that will take us to our ambitious future meal targets.
Please review our job portal for further details on the role, including job description.
Our benefits
- 25 days annual leave per annum (+ bank holidays) plus up to 5 days additional leave for length of service.
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave.
- Birthday day off.
- Access to benefit platform for a wide range of discounts on everyday spends plus gym discounts.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Employee assistance programme including 24 Hour GP helpline.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Opportunity for free meals whilst working at our Depots.
Application procedure
Please apply via our recruitment portal.
Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (and make sure that they’re both uploaded before submitting your application).
After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access you application and make edits. We suggest that you complete one last proof-read after submission and double check that your CV etc. uploaded correctly.
The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK.
Recruitment timeline
We will be assessing candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.
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Sector Support Development Officer
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community and helping to improve services? – We are looking for a Development Officer to join our Sector Support Team
Hours: 35 - Full Time
Salary: £31,977 per annum plus enhanced benefits
Closing date: 05/08/2024 5:00 pm
Interview dates: w/c 19 August 2024
Organisation: Voluntary Action LeicesterShire
Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) helps people in local communities to change their lives for the better, through direct service delivery and by supporting the local voluntary and community sector.
This role will work to ensure that VAL delivers a broad spectrum of informed and effective support for local voluntary and community organisations, local public and private sector partners and services across Leicestershire county, influencing policy and promoting and developing volunteering and community action through the delivery of direct services and projects.
You will identify the needs of the VCSE and volunteer involving groups in the county and develop a delivery of programmes and projects to meet their needs.
The role will be to effectively undertake an allocated workload of one to one and group work including complex cases and projects. This includes outreach work in line with contract/project delivery. You will be supporting and developing the VCSE and volunteer involving groups to influence decisions through good policy/good practice advice, scoping training needs provision and delivering training, network events and workshops.
We need you to be passionate about working with people to improve services, you will need an excellent understanding of working with diverse communities within various areas of the County. You will also demonstrate a passion work to build relationships and networks both internally and externally with funders, commissioners and partners within relevant sectors.
Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) is a sector leading diverse and ambitious organisation, with a vision for growth. You will benefit from a competitive salary, a flexible and supportive working environment, 25 days annual leave, rising with service, plus bank holidays and a 6% employer pension contribution.
Closing date: Monday 5 August 2024, 5pm
Interviews: Week commencing 19 August 2024
A detailed job description, person specification and application form for this role can be found at our website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Barnet (Hybrid Working + co-located)
Salary: (Salary Band 2.1) £27,582.75 – £29,174.06 per annum,
Depending on qualification: (Salary Band 2.2) 2.2 £29,174.06 - £31,826.25 per annum,
(Please note, successful candidates are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 11th August 2024 at 12 noon
Interview Date: 20th August 2024
Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as CYP IDVA at Solace Women's Aid.
We exist to end the harm done through gender-based violence. Our aim is to work to prevent violence and abuse, as well as providing services to meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives, free from abuse.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About the Service
Solace Women’s Aid provides a wide range of services to victim/survivors of domestic and sexual abuse in Islington including a large advocacy and support service and specialist projects co-located in a number of services.
About the Role
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to work as CYP IDVA supporting survivors of VAWG and raising awareness of domestic abuse in schools for those aged 16-25. As an CYP IDVA you will provide immediate support for victim/survivors of abuse including carrying out risk and needs assessments, safety planning and providing short-term support and onward referral. In addition, you will act as a domestic abuse lead for Solace in Barnet providing advice and guidance to Solace staff and schools.
You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with external agencies in your work.
About You
We're looking for highly organised and self-motivated applicants who are passionate about ending VAWG and a solid understanding of how domestic or sexual violence against a parent can affect a child in the home. You will have a “can-do‟ approach, experience of working with families and demonstrable commitment to Solace’s feminist approach to supporting women and their children to be safer. You will receive training and support for this role as necessary.
Successful applicants will have in-depth knowledge of domestic abuse and its impact on women and children, experience of providing emotional and practical support to victims of VAWG, and a strong understanding of housing options and legislation.
A relevant qualification in VAWG is desirable.
We understand that you may not have all the knowledge, experience, and skills mentioned in the Job Profile Document. However, your interpersonal skills, passion to have a positive impact, commitment to our purpose, and ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively will be equally important. If you wish to learn more about the role or if you are unsure about whether to apply, we encourage you to contact our recruitment team.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Access to Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement through the recruitment portal. When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
- Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. If you require any support to apply for this role.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
No agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Horsham Matters - Overview
Horsham Matters is a local Christian charity that works to prevent and relieve poverty throughout our district. We do this by the provision of essential services such as food, fuel and household goods, providing advice and guidance to households in need, and working with partners to address the root causes of poverty. Our work is funded by income generated through donated goods which can be sold in our shop or online, by grants and donations and through public fundraising.
Operations Manager
The Operations Manager is a critical role to ensure the smooth running of all our operations. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team with responsibility for leading a team of staff, volunteers and 3rd party contractors. You will strive to continually improve systems and procedures across the Charity whilst maximising opportunities to increase income.
This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week), which will also require some weekend working (approx. 8 Saturdays/year).
Core Responsibilities:
Operational leadership:
· Line management of Logistics Team including performance management, building capability and training etc.
· Ensure smooth communication and excellent links across Charity buildings
· Ensure the optimal use of the vans for delivery, collections etc., including the planning of routes which are cost effective and time efficient
· Work with the Office Manager team to ensure that the needs of clients requiring household items are met by the Logistics team
· Work with the Store Manager to ensure that the Charity store is stocked appropriately, including arrangements for stock rotation
· Support volunteers to develop their role in the warehouse, providing clear instructions and setting expectations
· Liaise with third party contractors including removals firm, IT contractor and others as required
Safe environment
· Responsible for maintaining a safe environment at our Community Support Centre and other Charitable Activity venues; completing health and safety tasks
· Responsibility for all Horsham Matters buildings, ensuring effective maintenance and building related health and safety
· Ensure vehicles are safe and road worthy, ensuring essential maintenance takes place
· Fully participate and demonstrate best practice including the physical aspects of moving equipment and furniture, as well as driving the van and all other tasks across the logistics sector of the charity
· Ensure that items not suitable for sale are disposed of appropriately and in a timely manner to prevent health and safety issues arising
· Develop and continually review reuse and recycling ensuring that the Charity optimises reuse, as well as maximising revenue
Online sales
· Lead for on-line sales and all other sales avenues excluding our Charity shop (Love it Again) – including ensuring that items are collected, advertised sold and delivered appropriately and maximising gift aid opportunities with donors
· Provide excellent customer service to all members of the public
Additional Duties
· As a small charity, all employees are required to work together flexibly and collaboratively which may require undertaking different tasks on occasion as agreed with the Managing Director
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
· Leadership, including mentoring and developing colleagues
· Leading within a logistics environment
· Project development
· Knowledge and understanding of health and safety regulations
Desirable
· Experience of working in the charity sector
· Experience of the retail sector
Key Skills
- Able to work constructively as a member of a team
- Able to make decisions alone and to prioritise work under pressure
· Excellent organisational skills
· Ability to motivate team members
· Proactive and reactive – according to the needs of the situation
· Someone who leads by example
Personal attributes
- A genuine interest in the voluntary sector: Supports the aims and objectives of Horsham Matters and shows empathy with those who are struggling
- Enjoys working with other people and supports diversity and equality of opportunity
- Resilient with a willingness to persevere in difficult situations
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Finance
Up to £70,000 p/a + excellent benefits including attractive annual leave and hybrid / flexible working
Permanent
Halesworth, Suffolk
Hays Senior Finance is proud to be working in partnership with World Land Trust (WLT) who are looking to appoint a Head of Finance. This is a pivotal appointment where you will lead and deliver on financial aspects of their ambitious plans.
WLT is an international conservation charity that protects the world’s most biologically significant and threatened habitats and species. Their mission is to help people across the world protect and restore their land to safeguard biodiversity and the climate. Working through a network of partner organisations around the world, WLT funds the creation of reserves and provides permanent protection for habitats and wildlife. Partnerships are developed with established and highly respected local organisations who engage support and commitment among the local community.
Reporting into the Chief Operating Officer, the Head of Finance will provide a stable and flexible finance function to support the charity at an exciting time of growth and development. Working with teams across the organisation, this role is critical to maximising impact through excellent financial management. You will need to communicate with all levels to promote understanding of the finances of the charity, including preparing information to trustees and finance audit and risk committee, as well as being an advisor to the COO and wider Executive team in contributing to forward planning and strategy.
You will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the charity and its wholly owned subsidiary. This role will include overseeing and finalising the production of financial management information, leading on the production of budgets, forecasts and financial planning and analysis. The role will take on the main contact for relevant external stakeholders such as bankers, auditors and investment managers and will work closely with, and support, the COO on strategic planning to deliver organisational growth.
WLT has an ambitious growth strategy and is committed to investing in improved systems across the organisation to enhance their delivery. You will play an integral part in the management and delivery of WLT’s programmes, especially relating to cash management, budgeting and financial sustainability.
The ideal candidate will be a finance professional and be ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA qualified or equivalent, with previous experience of leading a finance team within a Charity or similar organisation. With a strong degree of financial acumen, you will have. the ability to liaise and communicate with high level key stakeholders, and create insightful financial information that will direct business planning and performance. You will be an effective team manager who is able to communicate professionally at all levels within the organisation and with proven experience in leading and developing finance teams to be organisational business partners in line with WLT’s stewardship model.
WLT has a collaborative and supportive team culture, so it is essential that you have the ability to “roll up your sleeves” and be involved in the day-to-day operations. In addition, a key element of the role will be leading and influencing others to continue to innovate and improve their financial processes.
This is an exciting time to join World Land Trust, so if you feel you have the drive, passion and enthusiasm to help achieve their mission and vision, WLT can offer you a role that is not only hugely satisfying, but brings great benefits and a stimulating and supportive working environment.
In return, WLT are offering a competitive salary, including excellent benefits such as attractive annual leave and life cover.
Flexible and agile working arrangements including working from home will also be considered. The majority of their full-time staff are working on a 9-day fortnight basis, with one day off every fortnight,
For more information about the role and organisation please contact Senan Pierce, Senior Business Director at Hays Senior Finance who is the retained consultant working in partnership with World Land Trust.
Closing date for all applications: Sunday 11th August 2024.
Interviews will take place: Week commencing 26th August, 2024.
All third party & direct applicants will be forwarded directly to Senan Pierce at Hays Senior Finance to be screened as part of the recruitment process.
About The Role
40 hours per week
At the National Memorial Arboretum, we believe in building on potential. As a Sous Chef your ability to ensure the prompt service and provision of all meals and services at the required times in line with the Food Services Strategy could have a real impact on people’s lives.
The Arboretum is the UK’s year-round centre of Remembrance and part of the Royal British Legion.
At its heart, RBL is a people organisation. People who want to do the very best for others, while at the same time making the most of the opportunities and experiences we offer them.
We are the country’s largest Armed Forces charity, with 210,000 members, 50,000 volunteers and a network of partners and charities; helping us give support wherever and whenever it’s needed.
As a Sous Chef you will be responsible for operating within one of two full-production kitchens within two separate buildings (Remembrance and Aspects) to supply catering across multiple outlets including self-serve 380 cover restaurant, table waited functions room up to 500, coffee shop, ‘pop up Foodservice outlets within the grounds of the Arboretum and hospitality. We are open daily from 10:00 till 17:00 7 days a week, we do some bespoke evening events in our Aspects building throughout the year.
If successful, the main duties of your role will be:
- To support the Executive Head Chef in the delivery of the Food Services Strategy.
- Consistently maintain high standards of food service and provision to meet the expectations of Staff, Volunteers, visitors and clients.
- To ensure that the methods of preparation and presentation comply with current recognised catering standards and those implemented by the Food Services Manager and Executive Head Chef.
- To take operational control, including supervision of all kitchen staff, of any of the kitchens, food production, food service and pot-wash areas as required by the Executive Head Chef.
- To assist the Executive Head Chef with menu planning, rota changes, staff training and stock control..
- To report any customer complaints and compliments and to quickly resolve any complaints to ensure satisfaction at the point of delivery wherever possible.
- To help ensure that all members of staff adhere to both statutory regulations and NMA’s policies on food safety and health and safety within all catering areas.
- Work with the Executive Head Chef to ensure that effective induction, supervision and appraisals of catering staff are carried out and that training needs are identified and met.
Please note that this role will be based onsite at the National Memorial Arboretum - Burton-on-Trent DE13 7AR. The post will be working 40 hours per week on 5 days out of 7 basis.
About the National Memorial Arboretum
The Arboretum is the UK’s year-round centre of Remembrance and part of the Royal British Legion. Home to over 350 memorials, including the nationally-important Armed Forces Memorial, it remembers the service and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve our country. The 150-acre site features around 30,000 maturing trees and an abundance of wildlife. Each year the Arboretum welcomes around 300,000 visitors, many of whom attend one of the 200+ events which take place across the site.
In March 2017, the National Memorial Arboretum formally opened its new award-winning Remembrance Centre.
Our Values and Behaviours
Does the following describe you?
- A desire to provide great customer service
- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others
- Passionate about supporting the ongoing development of the Arboretum
- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop
- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others
If so, then we would like you hear from you….
Diversity Statement
We believe that the compassion, understanding, and service we show each and every individual should be reflected in the way we all support, respect, and include every individual who works with us. We want everyone involved in our work or receiving our services, to feel proud to contribute to or be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation.
We recognise that we still have a long way to go to ensure that we make the RBL a truly great and inclusive organisation to work for and be part of so we have set out our commitments to provide a clear path to deliver this ambition. We will keep listening, learning, and sharing our progress and impact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Since 1962 the National Autistic Society has been campaigning to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people. In National Programmes we champion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families, making sure national policy and legislation to reflect their needs.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Stakeholder Communications Officer to join our Communications and Engagement Team. You will seek out, capture and write compelling stories reflecting activities across our organisation and you will also work with our Education Directorate as a communications business partner.
You will be joining us at an exciting time of strategic development for our charity, becoming an important part of our journey with autistic people and their families to create a society that works for them.
This is a permanent role working 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and include a supporting statement clearly explaining your suitability for the role (please refer to job description and person specification). Please also complete the interview selection task and send this with your application.
Interview selection task
With your application, please share a past example of your story writing that you are proud of. This could be a case study or an example of where a story you have sourced and produced has been used in a campaign or on an organisation's channel. Please concisely explain the process you used for researching, content gathering and delivering the piece of work and the different stakeholders involved. Please outline briefly how the piece of work contributed to wider communications objectives and how it was used by the organisation.
What we can offer you:
- Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
- Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
- A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
- Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
Where you will be working:
This role can be based anywhere in the UK and can work from home, one of our offices (London or Glasgow) or hybrid.
About our application process:
For more information about this job please contact: Nicola Rattray, Stakeholder Communications Manager.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
The Organisation
Founded in 1951, the Refugee Council exists to support people who come to the UK in need of safety and speak out for compassion, fairness and kindness. We achieve this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of refugee community organisations, and working with allies across society to change government policy.
Our vision for refugees to be welcome to live safe and fulfilling lives contributing to the UK has never been more urgent and needed. Today 27 million refugees and 84 million displaced people around the world need of safety, dignity and welcome. We are determined to secure public and government support for safe routes for all people seeking safety, and a fair, effective and compassionate refugee protection system.
Business Development at Refugee Council
The Refugee Council is a leading UK organisation working with people seeking asylum and refugees to enable them to live with safety, dignity and to rebuild their lives. Our operational teams are based across England providing advice and specialist support to people on issues that impact their refugee protection journey: navigating the complex asylum system; addressing homelessness and poverty; accessing health care, education, and employment.
We operate four main service departments, Resettlement, Asylum, Integration & Employment and Children’s (IUSS & Youth Development). We also have a smaller Practice Development team supporting Refugee Community Organisations and frontline practitioners to develop their skills and capacity to meet the needs of people seeking asylum and refugees. Our Business Development team also sits within our services directorate, with close working with our Fundraising and External Affairs team.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Business Development Manager (Interim) is a pivotal role supporting our services to provide high quality, sustainable support with people seeking asylum and refugees. It plays an essential role to support our operational managers and working with people with lived experience of the refugee protection system to co-design their service models, and secure support for them from statutory commissioners. It is also a key partner for fundraising and communications colleagues, finance and operational colleagues to ensure that the systems needed to mobilise, develop, and sustain our services are fit for purpose.
- Lead bid teams developing complex six and seven figure statutory bids and proposals for single entity and consortium/partnership proposal at regional and national level.
- Lead on design of key service models as directed by Head of Business Development, to develop viable new service models, that prioritise quality, impact and sustainability, and highlight potential contractual or financial risks by working with the Head of Business Development, Service Managers and Finance colleagues.
For more information about this role, please view the job description on our website.
To apply, please complete the application form on our website via the apply button.
Closing date: 11th August 2024.
Interviews scheduled for 20th August 2024.
Citizens Advice Milton Keynes is a local charity that helps people to resolve their legal, money and personal problems. We have been providing free, confidential, and impartial advice since 1972 and helped over 8000 local people last year.
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our Senior Management Team and oversee the core elements of our volunteering programme, and our Learning and Development strategy, as well as deliver in-house training, and provide first-line support to staff, trustees, and volunteers on our major operational systems.
This is a challenging role with a high level of accountability. Reporting to our Director, you will manage a demanding and varied workload , supporting staff and volunteers at every stage of their personal and professional development. The ideal candidate will have:
- A strong foundation knowledge of our various advice areas (competence in these subjects is desirable, but full and ongoing training will be provided).
- Excellent computer literacy (training on our local systems will be given).
- Confidence in working to performance targets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for providing exceptional customer service with a non-judgemental approach.
- The ability to work independently, sometimes remotely, and from various community-based locations.
All our advice work is carried out to the strictest quality standards, and we are committed to ensuring that all our advice work complements the wider services provided by both Citizens Advice Milton Keynes and its subsidiary – Works for Us.
Applicants need to –
- Have some experience in training and development roles.
- Be skilled in volunteer management, including recruitment, welfare, and disciplinary actions.
- Be capable of drafting and implementing strategic plans.
- Possess strong IT skills with the ability to coach others on key systems.
- Possess excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
A minimum of 12 months’ experience in an advice agency or similar setting is desirable.
We are committed to supporting the professional development of our staff. Full and ongoing training will be provided to support successful candidates.
The successful Applicant/s will be asked to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
If you are passionate about helping others and have the skills and experience required for this challenging role, we would love to hear from you.
Closing Date:Wednesday 7th August 2024 at 5pmInterviews:Week commencing 12th August 2024
Please note interviews will be held face to face in Acorn House, Milton Keynes
About The Role
Are you passionate about creating exceptional user experiences? We're seeking a talented User Experience Manager to join us at our HQ, Haig House, Southwark, in a hybrid role that blends remote and office work.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
In this role, you'll bring your expertise in human-centered design to shape and iterate experiences, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive our customer experience vision forward. You'll lead the design strategy for all our digital applications, ensuring they deliver value-driven outcomes that resonate with our diverse customer base.
Your responsibilities will span from understanding user needs and developing personas to prototyping, user-testing, and championing accessibility and inclusive design principles. You'll have the opportunity to unleash your creativity by conceptualising innovative ideas to bring our brand to life in the digital space.
Reporting to the Head of Digital, you'll play a pivotal role in defining and assuring the overall quality and strategy for digital product design. Your ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders will be crucial as you navigate complex UX and UI concepts, securing buy-in for your visionary ideas.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.