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Do you want your job to feel exciting again? If you’re a highly motivated fundraiser looking for a new challenge in an ambitious and friendly team then look no further.  

World Horse Welfare is an international charity that strives to support and strengthen the horse-human relationship through a combination of care, research, education and influence. We work to promote and protect welfare across the full spectrum of the equine world, including horses in need, sport and leisure horses, and horses used in work and production.

The individual giving team is responsible for driving sustainable growth through donor engagement, stewardship and acquisition. Could you be the newest member of our team? We are seeking an experienced Fundraising Marketing Officer to join us as we approach our centenary. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in not-for-profit fundraising marketing and a passion for leveraging stories to drive fundraising success. This role requires a creative thinker, a data-driven approach, and a commitment to making a positive impact.

The successful candidate will join a busy, friendly, and capable team working to maximise the charity’s fundraising performance. We work with leading fundraising specialists throughout the UK to refine our approach and deliver outstanding results for one of the UK’s leading animal welfare charities.

Why become part of World Horse Welfare’s team?

Horses might be part of our DNA but they don’t have to be part of yours. World Horse Welfare has plenty of passionate equine experts already in situ, so provided you share our values of being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking then you could be the perfect candidate.

We care about our people because they are the ones who enable us to achieve such good work. We invest in them, nurture them and listen to them to create a collaborative working environment where everyone feels valued.

Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme, a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year) and death in service.

World Horse Welfare’s values are grounded in pragmatism and compassion as we strive to support and strengthen the horse-human partnership in all its guises through a combination of care, research, education and influence. The charity promotes and protects welfare across the full spectrum of the equine world including horses in need, sport and leisure horses, and horses used in work and production in marginalised communities worldwide.

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.

Hyde Park Nursery is the not-so-secret spot where we grow over 1,400 varieties of plants. Every year we produce nearly half a million plants for the Royal Park from our 8,200 square metre facility valuing around £1,000,000.

We are now looking for an Assistant Nursery Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

• A salary of £41,551 to £50,221 per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is a terrific opportunity for a horticulture professional with great leadership skills to develop their career with our historic organisation.

Unlocking your potential in the heart of London’s lush landscapes, you will cultivate a thriving environment while nurturing your career.

What’s more, you’ll have the chance to reap the rewards of competitive benefits, extensive leave, and the chance to flourish in a beautifully green, historic setting.

So, if you’re ready to elevate your expertise in the heart of London’s green haven, then apply today!

The Role

As an Assistant Nursery Manager, you will play a key leadership role in our nursery, managing a team of 13 and delivering a huge variety of plants throughout the year.

Reporting to the Hyde Park Nursery Manager, you will line manage a team of 12 staff and one supervisor, overseeing the bedding requirements of all six Royal Parks.

You will manage systems and resources on a day-to-day basis, ensuring we produce high quality crops at the right time, directing, specifying, monitoring and giving technical guidance.

Involved in all aspects of team management and nursery operations, you will ensure all team members are suitably trained, help manage the production list, control stock and assist with budgeting.

Your role will also involve:

• Managing an active volunteer programme
• Procurement activities
• Managing temperature and moisture control, pests and diseases
• Environmental management
• Troubleshooting for equipment
• Taking part in an out-of-hours on-call rota (to be confirmed)

About You

To be considered as an Assistant Nursery Manager, you will need:

• Experience in production horticulture
• Experience in line management, managing a team of operational staff
• Experience in writing and reviewing risk assessments, undertaking H&S checks and toolbox talks
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of MS Office programmes
• Good organisation and communication skills

Other organisations may call this role Assistant Plant Nursery Manager, Nursery Supervisor, Horticulture Production Supervisor, Horticulture Production Team Lead, Assistant Nursery Co-ordinator, or Greenhouse Assistant Manager.

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The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please click here to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as an Assistant Nursery Manager, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

Introduction to the role

We are seeking a highly organised, professional and proactive Executive Assistant to support the Co-Directors and senior management team on a part-time basis.

This is a key role in the team and is vital in ensuring the smooth operation of the organisation and our activities.

This is an in-office role; working from our beautiful building in Liverpool Street.

Salary and working hours: Part-time 2.5 - 3 days per week, £30,000 pro rata.

Location: On site, St Ethelburga's Centre, City of London 

Please note: Unfortunately we cannot sponsor visas for this role

Responsibilities:

1. Administrative Support:

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements for the Co-Directors.

• Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents.

2. Meeting Coordination:

• Organise and coordinate internal and external meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.

• Arrange logistics for board meetings, staff meetings, and other key events

3. HR and Governance Support:

• Support HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, and maintaining employee records.

• Assist with employee communications, benefits administration, and other HR-related tasks.

• Assist in the development, review, and implementation of policies and procedures.

4. Research and Reporting:

• Conduct research on various topics relevant to the Centre's mission and activities.

• Prepare reports, summaries, and briefing materials for the Co-Directors and senior management team.

5. Funding Applications:

Assist in the research, preparation and submission of funding applications and grant proposals.

• Support fundraising campaigns and events, including coordinating logistics, preparing materials, and liaising with donors and sponsors.

6. Project Management:

Assist in the planning and execution of special projects and initiatives as directed by the Co-Directors.

• Track progress on various projects, ensuring deadlines are met and milestones achieved.

Is This You?

• Proven experience as an executive assistant or in a similar administrative role.

• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills. Able to work fast and to deadlines.

• Cheerful and optimistic, with a positive attitude and problem solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse team. 

• Interest in the mission of St Ethelburga's Centre.

About Us:

"Bridging divides, loving Earth"

St Ethelburga's work sits at the intersection of climate and peace. We believe there can be no peace on Earth unless we also realise peace with Earth.

St Ethelburga's is a 'maker of peacemakers.' We offer events, training, leadership programmes and multimedia content which equip and inspire people to become peacemakers in their own contexts. Our project areas include community reconciliation, refugee inclusion, radical resilience, viewpoint diversity, and spiritual ecology.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and interest in the role to Tarot Couzyn by 6pm on Friday, 5th July. Please include "Executive Assistant Application' in the subject line.

St Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation and Peace is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

This role will support the delivery of our ambitious policy influencing programme, helping to implement influencing plans to bring about the changes needed to reduce, prevent and eventually end the need for food banks in the UK. The Public Affairs Officer will be responsible for planning, delivering and monitoring public affairs activity with a particular focus on the UK Parliament. This will include a focus on engaging with parliamentarians and policy influencers who are part of Christian communities.

 

Role responsibilities

· Planning and delivering impactful public affairs activity: Supporting the development and delivery of public affairs plans for key projects, including high profile policy influencing campaigns, and planning and delivering engaging events in Parliament and at party conferences.

· Build support for the Trussell Trust’s policy influencing goals among UK parliamentarians and policy influencers who are part of Christian communities: Working closely with the Church Engagement team to identify opportunities to engage key audiences and effectively communicate our policy asks and strategic goal to end the need for food banks.

· Supporting a strategic approach to public affairs activity: Making effective use of public affairs systems and processes, including stakeholder mapping and horizon scanning for opportunities to engage, mobilise and work with key audiences, including UK Parliamentarians, UK Government Ministers and advisers, and assessing their impact.

· Building and managing strong relationships with key external stakeholders: Developing relationships, partnerships and networks to help raise the profile, credibility and influence of the Trussell Trust and our policy positions, particularly in the UK Parliament and with faith-based organisations.

· Working closely across the wider organisation to support our policy influencing aims: Supporting key stakeholders across the Trussell Trust to plan, deliver and participate in the Trussell Trust’s policy influencing work, including senior leaders, people with lived experience of poverty and food bank staff and volunteers.

· Building awareness of our public affairs activity and impact across the Trussell Trust: Providing accessible and engaging updates and insights from the UK Parliament and Government relating to key policy areas and helping ensure alignment with public affairs activity across the UK’s nations and regions.

Person Specification

Technical skills and minimum knowledge:

· Experience of working or volunteering in a political, public affairs or policy environment

· Knowledge of the machinery and structure of government and the UK Parliament including knowledge of faith-based structures and groupings within Parliament

· Experience of successfully delivering impactful public affairs or campaigns activity to engage UK Parliamentarians including those who are part of Christian communities

· An effective and confident communicator (written and verbal) with strong stakeholder relationship management skills 

· Experience of delivering events and projects, using project management processes to meet agreed objectives and deadlines

· Self-sufficient use of I.T., including proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and cloud-based software, such as Salesforce.

 

Behaviours and competencies:

· Works collaboratively across teams and organisations, managing challenges in a constructive manner

· Balances competing priorities and work to tight deadlines

· Demonstrates a commitment to the values of the Trussell Trust 

· Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially- excluded backgrounds

· Role models inclusive behaviours, values and leadership

AIMS / PURPOSE OF THE POST

To ensure that services are delivered in accordance with appropriate clinical standards and protocols such as The Survivors Trust, BACP and any specific requirements from the Management Committee, funders and commissioners.

To manage the helpline service by ensuring that the helpline volunteers provide consistent support and an effective service on the helpline. In addition, to be responsible for facilitating the provision of regular supervision sessions, ongoing support and reflective practice, ensuring best practice and assessing the performance of service delivery.

To line manage staff members. Responsible for annual appraisals, ongoing monitoring of performance, identifying and providing relevant training and managing HR issues.

To facilitate the recruitment, induction and training of new staff members.

To identify and organise regular training and personal development opportunities for staff and volunteers.

To oversee marketing activities and the use of social media to promote awareness of Trust House’s services and increase engagement.

To research relevant funding opportunities and produce bespoke grant applications. Identify qualitative and quantitative data and extract relevant information from the database, Lamplight. Produce written progress reports to funders evidencing best practice and using collated data on project progress and outcomes.

To represent the charity with internal and external stakeholders, develop effective working partnerships with statutory, voluntary and other organisations and to undertake external presentations and awareness raising as required.

To undertake administrative responsibilities for the office.

MAIN DUTIES

The Services Coordinator is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

• To coordinate the effective delivery of Trust House’s clinical services;

• To produce and keep up to date all resources and best practice policies and procedures;

• To develop and implement The Survivors Trust service standards and procedures and to support all staff and volunteers to work in accordance with these standards as well as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Ethical Framework;

• To ensure the availability and performance of the required hardware, software, and other tools to support the organisation’s IT requirements;

• To establish and manage effective internal communication processes and on-going feedback opportunities to provide a supportive and responsive infrastructure;

• To line manage and support staff members and student interns;

• To identify and organise the provision of external training and personal development opportunities for staff and volunteers;

• To facilitate the recruitment, induction and training of staff members;

• To represent Trust House as appropriate: in meetings with stakeholder agencies; and as required deliver presentations and support awareness raising activities;

• To manage all marketing activities and the use of social media to promote awareness of Trust House’s services and increase engagement including keeping the website up to date.

• To support the CEO with fundraising activities including researching relevant funding opportunities and completing grant applications.

Helpline management -

• To manage and ensure the provision of an effective, efficient and professional helpline for service users;

• To manage the helpline team, including providing ongoing support, regular supervision and reflective practice;

• To ensure quality assurance for the data entry and case recording of helpline calls on the Lamplight database;

• To track and monitor service metrics to identify areas for improvement;

This job description is a guide to the tasks of the Services Coordinator only. The post-holder is required to undertake such other tasks as are reasonably requested by the CEO and Management Committee.

Background:

National FASD is dedicated to supporting people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), their families and communities. It promotes education for professionals and public awareness about the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.  National FASD is a source for information on FASD to the general public, press and to medical, social care and educational professionals. 

Role purpose:

The organisation is going through a period of growth and needs a proactive, experienced financial/admin coordinator to help us ensure our financial oversight administration runs smoothly and efficiently as we grow the organisation. This person will work closely with our Chief Executive.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working with bookkeeper and accountants overseeing accounts, budgeting, financial reporting and management accounts 
• Preparing regular financial updates and other documentation for trustees' meetings
• Exploring ways to develop internal financial systems to sustain long-term growth
• Ensuring organisation meets reporting deadlines with HMRC, Charity Commission, Companies House
• Liaising with vendors
• Helping prepare funding bids, proposals and reports
• Working with volunteers to ensure merch sales are met and stock replenished
• Helping to identify ways to improve our organisational efficiency and efficacy
• Participating in planning and evaluation of programmes and projects
• Helping as needed with logistics and registration for events

Location:

We are willing to consider flexible arrangements, for example a split between working in the office and at home, or remote working with regular meet ups scheduled. We place a priority on engaging people with lived experience with FASD and are open to creative suggestions to make that possible to the extent we can. The national office is based in Ware, Hertfordshire, with on-site parking and within a short walking distance of the train station. 

Note:

We hope this position might be extended at the end of the 12-month contract, if funding is available.
 

Person specification

The ideal candidate will be dynamic and creative, energised by the idea of contributing to a charity with an important mission. Candidates should be at ease with computers and budgeting, and be ready to work with a team of consultants, colleagues and like-minded organisations to ensure National FASD is implementing best practices financially and administratively with sensitivity for our key stakeholders and under the guidance of our trustees. 

Qualifications: 

• Preferably at least 3 years’ experience working in a related field, either in paid work or through volunteering
• DBS check is required

Knowledge:

•  Experience with FASD (or another neurodevelopmental condition) either through professional experience or lived experience is preferred
• Familiarity with the charitable/third sector

Skills, abilities, competencies:

• Ability to work independently and juggle several projects
• Must have experience using a range of computer programmes such as Quickbooks, Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or an ability to easily learn new computer software

Essential Experience: 

• Experience tracking charity budgets and accounts, including tracking restricted and unrestricted funding
• Experience with administrative responsibilities
• Experience with how a small charity runs

Preferred experience:

• Experience with vendor and stakeholder relations
• Experience tracking and managing product sales
• Marketing experience a bonus

Personal attributes:

• Creative and dynamic approach to solving challenges and planning
• Willingness to work in an informal, relaxed atmosphere 
• Attention to detail and deadlines
• Willingness to take professional development courses
• Absolute commitment to a no-shame/no blame ethos when discussing issues related to alcohol in pregnancy

To Apply: 

Please apply via Charity Jobs – with:

• your c.v. and
• a cover letter explaining why you want to work for National FASD, including an example of related experience that you think shows what skills and energy you can bring to National FASD. 

Please familiarise yourself with our websites before applying to see the kind of work we do.

Deadline for applications:

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Start date:

We hope the person can be in post as soon as possible.

I am thrilled to be partnering with a registered charity dedicated to enhancing philanthropy by providing personalised services to individuals, families, and groups of donors to find a Relationship manager to join their team.

Position: Relationship Manager

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)

Role: Full-time, Permanent

Location: London, W1 (On-site, 3 to 4 days in office and 1 to 2 days WFH)

Reporting to: Senior Relationship Manager

About this Charity

This is a registered charity dedicated to enhancing philanthropy by providing personalised services to individuals, families, and groups of donors. They specialise in facilitating charitable giving for high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and collective groups, offering tailored solutions that streamline the process of giving. Tthey are committed to professionalism, dynamism, and hard work. The team consists of talented individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in the charitable sector. Through their Donor Advised Fund (DAF) services and Collective Fund (CF) services, they work hand-in-hand with high-net-worth individuals, families, and groups to facilitate their philanthropic endeavours, making charitable giving easier, more impactful, and tax-efficient.

About the Role

Join as a Relationship Manager and become a key player in managing a variety of dynamic and impactful accounts within the organisation. You'll work hand-in-hand with our dedicated team, personally overseeing a portfolio of High Net Worth (HNW) donors and their charitable contributions, as well as several Collective Funds accounts. Your role will encompass financial administration, client engagement, due diligence, and crafting innovative strategies to enhance donor stewardship. Thrive in our fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and see firsthand the significant impact of your work as you drive increased funds into the charitable sector.

About You

Are you detail-oriented, highly organised, and an excellent communicator? If so, you could be the perfect fit for our team. We are looking for someone with:

• Outstanding Communication Skills: Proven ability to effectively engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Exceptional Donor Stewardship: Understanding of HNW service expectations and dedication to delivering top-notch donor care.
• Confident Public Speaker: Ability to represent the charity and clearly explain complex concepts.
• Responsible: Comfortable managing confidential information with integrity.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous and adept at juggling multiple priorities under pressure.
• Team Collaboration: Capable of working well with others to enhance client management processes.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software tools for efficient administration.
• Proactive Problem-Solver: Self-motivated with a solution-driven approach to challenges.

If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity and possess the necessary qualifications and skills, we encourage you to apply. We are working in partnership with the charity. All applications will need to be made via Charity People.

The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. In the first instance, please send your updated CV to Tanya at Charity People for more information or contact Tanya for an informal confidential chat about the role and to hear more about the next steps. We are operating on a rolling basis so do get in touch asap as the role may close early.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

We are currently looking for a Communications and Engagement Business Manager to join the Foundation on a 12 month fixed term contract.

The Communications and Engagement Business Manager is there to provide project and business management support to enable the Communications and Engagement leadership team to focus on progressing the work of the business area and leading the wider team. The Business Manager is embedded in the team in order to fully understand priorities, goals and ambitions and help enable the leadership team to achieve them.

Key Resposibilities

• Build an in-depth knowledge of the Communication and Engagement’s leadership priorities in order to help support the business area’s work.   
• Build an in-depth knowledge of partnerships and stakeholders. 
• Project management and administration activities for Communication and Engagement’s projects, monitoring critical paths, milestones, taking on discrete areas of project work as appropriate and making decisions autonomously.  
• Communicate and negotiate projects and liaise with the wider Foundation team and other stakeholders on behalf of the Executive Directors to enable projects and tasks to progress. 
• Proactive diary management for the leadership of the Communication and Engagement Team in conjunction with other Business and Diary Managers where necessary. 
• Keep track of the Foundation’s planning points and rhythms in order to manage leadership time and stakeholders. 
• Agenda planning and setting for leadership and full team meetings, in partnership with the Executive Directors.   
• Note taking and action monitoring of the above meetings, following up on completion of tasks when required.  
• Liaise with the wider Business Area teams and other stakeholders on behalf of the Executive Directors to enable projects and tasks to progress. 
• Management of the flow of information to other staff within the Foundation. 
• Ad hoc desk research as required, collating information and giving recommendations based on the information gathered 
• Proactively identify and deliver improvements to team processes and share these learnings with other business areas 
• Provide administrative support, such as creating and formatting documents / slides, updating the CRM system, making travel arrangements and other tasks as required.  
• Diary management cover for other business areas to cover absence within the team as necessary 
• Line management of a Diary Administrator including coaching and development, motivation and end of year and mid year reviews.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Ability to solve problems under pressure 
• Attention to detail 
• The ability to make decisions based on knowledge of the business areas priorities 
• Ability to absorb and summarize complex information  
• Ability to plan ahead, anticipating issues before they arise 
• Ability to change priorities whilst remaining calm and focussed 
• The ability to work with initiative and at pace 
• Curiosity and a proactive approach
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to organise and coordinate multiple projects at once
• Superb written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent relationship building skills 
• Project Management experience 
• Experience in partnership working across organisations and teams, in a complex organisation and liaising with a wide number of stakeholders 
• Experience of improving business management processes 
• Experience of diary management for multiple people
• Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite 365 and the ability to pick up new software quickly without training.

Benefits

•  Up to 12% employer pension contribution.
• Annual personal development budget.
• Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities.
• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT Kit.
• Shower facilities and bike lock area.
• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
• Subsidies for glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme

About The Textile Institute

The Textile Institute is the professional body for people and organisations working in the textile, clothing, footwear, and associated industries worldwide. For more than 110 years, the Institute has been bringing together professionals from all over the world for the exchange of ideas, and a social community promoting friendship among members. It is an international organisation governed by a Council representing members globally.

The Textile Institute is run democratically by and for its members all over the world by, the Trustees of the Institute, and representatives from Sections, Special Interest Groups and internal Standing Committees.

As a registered Charity with a Royal Charter the role of the Institute is to advance the general interests of the textile industry worldwide, more particularly in relation to the acquisition and application of knowledge for the benefit of mankind.

The role ia primarily offfice based at the Institutes international headquarters (TIIHQ) in the city centre of Manchester.

The Role

The Administrator is a pivotal role within the organisation, responsible for overseeing and coordinating administrative functions to ensure smooth and efficient operations at TIIHQ. 

This position requires a highly organised individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Administrating for key departments including but not limited to Governance, Professional Qualifications, Publications, Information Services and Medals and Awards.

The Administrator will work to streamline processes, optimise workflow, and implement administrative policies. This position offers an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to contribute to the success and growth of the organisation through effective administration whilst supporting the overall goals and objectives of the organisation.

Reporting directly to the CEO and working with members of the organisation from around the world, this is an exciting time and opportunity to join TIIHQ and work with a small and dynamic team with an international reach. 

There is an opportunity to work from home on an adhoc basis one day every other week. 

Key responsibilities include:

• The Administrator to the CEO is to provide efficient and effective support, managing accurately the diary, travel and internal and external meeting arrangements as well as professional and confidential business administration for the CEO.
• Responsible for keeping accurate records in relation to Council members and matters including the administration of official papers to support the effective operation of the organisation. 
• Deal with incoming correspondence and enquiries with discretion and courtesy and produce confidential letters, reports, general documentation, electronic presentations, and review documentation as required.
• Lead the administrative support to ensure the smooth running of prescribed Institute services and activities as well as front-line response.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for TIIHQ facilities, including coordinating service agreements, maintenance requests, and vendor relationships.
• Acting as Secretary to prescribed Committees the Senior Administrator will liaise with the Chairs of those committees to set meeting dates, ensure that all documentation is provided to committee members in a timely fashion, arrange and be present at meetings to provide support and take the minutes of the meeting.
• To organise and administrate internal and external working group meetings and projects as required.
• Maintain and develop filing systems, operational procedures and technological solutions for the secure retention of information.
• Process and maintain accurate records using spreadsheets, various databases and software systems, and provide statistical information and reports as necessary.
• Responsible for accurate and up to date departmental web pages, listing key meeting dates, promotional information and any information relevant to the general public.
• Responsible for collating and sending information for email marketing campaigns as well as promotional literature for prescribed departments. 
• Initiate reports and documents of a confidential nature and other matters which require a significant degree of discretion to be exercised, including those of a budgetary nature.
• Assisting in the development of departmental budgets and monitoring  income and expenditure throughout the year.
• Work on own initiative to meet competing demands and to resolve problems.
• This role detail is a guide to the work you will be required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances.
• Work positively and creatively to support the organisation, particularly during busy workloads when flexibility in working hours may be required.

The Textile Institute pays a 5% employer contribution to the pensions scheme.

Inteviews will take place in July 2024.

Membership Services Coordinator: Member Relations
Advancement 
Full-time
Permanent 
£29,399 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 8 July 2024 

About this role

The Membership Team at the British Museum is seeking a new Membership Services Coordinator: Member Relations, to deliver exceptional standards of customer care, ensure high levels of satisfaction across the Membership base, and take responsibility for critical processes in the Membership contact centre.  

With over 70,000 Members of the Museum, this role underpins our efforts to offer a Membership experience of enduring value and ensure that Members' generous support is always reciprocated with a first-class service. The role is essential to the operational efficiency of a dynamic and fast paced team; maximising every opportunity to aid and enrich Members’ enjoyment of the Museum.

Key areas

• Take hands-on-responsibility for the smooth operation of the Friends inbox, telephone line, and processing of postal correspondence.
• Work effectively to streamline and accelerate the response to Members’ queries, while also providing support and assistance to other colleagues to prevent the accumulation of any delays or backlogs. 
• Ensure complaints are responded to swiftly and resolved satisfactorily, under the guidance of the Membership Services Manager: Membership Relations.
• Take primary responsibility for voicemail replies, customer service reporting, online FAQs, the maintenance and generation of template responses, and other critical administration across the Membership Services team.
• Ensure accurate data regarding contact with Members is recorded on Raiser’s Edge (the Museum’s CRM system), and train new team members in the processes and systems related to customer care.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have –

• Experience of and enjoy working with the public.
• A conscientious and proactive mindset, with a willingness to never let a problem go unresolved or an opportunity for incredible service unrealised.
• Excellent telephone manner and strong written correspondence skills.
• Experience of using CRM software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience of responding to complaints and feedback.
• Proven organisational skills.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is one of the leading visitor attractions and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures. 

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections
• Interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

For more information about this role, please see the job description.

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details. 

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. Typically however, we would expect the post holder to be on site 3-4 days per week. 

The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.

Salary: £35,705 starting salary (salary range will increase to a max £38,269 via the length of service) per annum plus £4,190 Inner London Weighting if based in London per annum

Contract: Permanent basis

Hours: Full-time. 35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks). Some evening and weekend work may be required for which time off in lieu should be claimed.

Location: Any Refugee Action Office: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bradford.  We will consider UK-based hybrid working option. (Some travel in the UK with occasional overnight stays away from home may be required).

Our vision is that refugees and asylum seekers will be welcome in the UK. They will get justice, live free of poverty, and be able to successfully rebuild their lives. 

About Refugee Action

Refugee Action exists to work with refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes. We are a national charity with more than 40 years’ experience of empowering people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and respect and build a new life in the UK. We do this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of partner organisations and campaigning on the policies that affect them.

About the post 

This exciting role would mean joining Refugee Action at a crucial point in the charity’s 40-year history, full of opportunity and potential. You will use your creative skills to support the creation of innovative digital content to engage and mobilise existing supporters and add to Refugee Action’s rapidly growing audience. Working between the fundraising and campaigns team, this role will support the Digital Communications Manager to deliver our ambitious digital strategy, focusing on the development of engaging digital content, the management of one of our key supporter databases, and will lead on the engagement and retention work which supports Refugee Action’s fundraising and campaigning.

We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate:

• Commitment to removing barriers to power for people with lived experience, and commitment to anti-racist practices.
• Understanding of how the UK’s hostile refugee protection and asylum system impacts those affected by it.
• Passion and motivation to raise vital funds to support refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK.
• Strong understanding of how campaigning can achieve change and shift power.
• Strong understanding of the role of digital tactics in the development and execution of campaign strategies.
• Strong writing, editing and proof-reading skills, with experience of using these within a fast-paced environment and adapting content for difference audiences.
• Experience of maintaining and nurturing social media communities and creating impactful digital content.
• Desirable: knowledge of Facebook advertising, including the set-up, management and analysis of ad performance.
• Experience using Adobe creative software – particularly InDesign and Premiere. 
• Experience of using Engaging Networks or similar system or proven ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience working with website content management systems.
• Experience of using Google AdWords, and of using reporting and analytics tools, such as Google Analytics.
• Understanding of the digital landscape, and emerging trends in web and social technology and digital fundraising.

Closing date: 23:59 Monday 15 July 2024

Interviews: W/C 29 July 2024

Refugee Action only operates in the UK, so all roles are UK-based, and you must have the right to work in the UK.

This role is not on the Shortage Occupation List.  If you have permission to work that is restricted to the Shortage Occupation List, we will be unable to appoint you to this role.

You can find out which roles are on the shortage occupation list via these two links:

• Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations 
• Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations for healthcare and education

We are currently campaigning for people seeking asylum to have the right to work in the UK, see our Lift the Ban campaign here.

Are you passionate about working for a strong cause? Are you a confident communicator with great attention to detail? Are you a meticulous planner with excellent organisational skills? Are you an excellent relationship builder?  If so, we’d love to hear from you. 

We’re seeking a talented and cause-driven Education project co-ordinator to join our dynamic team, working to achieve our vision of safe and healthy streets. You will inspire, inform and engage educators and communities across the UK to fight alongside us to stop the world’s biggest killer of children and young people – road crashes – and enable people to cycle and walk without fear of traffic. Your work will inspire people to learn more, unite and achieve the solutions needed to save lives and the planet. 

Brake is the national charity tackling the daily, horrific carnage of deaths, injuries, and air pollution on roads. Traffic is the biggest killer of young people worldwide, poisoning our lungs and contributing hugely to the climate emergency. Brake’s vision is that people get around in safe and healthy ways. Our values require us to be evidence-based, aim high, and work collaboratively.

We have a 29-year reputation for shouting out for positive change, advising government, encouraging action in communities, and delivering the UK’s National Road Victim Service for bereaved and injured families.

We work with schools and families, communities and companies to champion the cause of road safety and raise awareness of key road safety issues. Brake is committed to delivering education programmes to improve knowledge, develop and enhance skills, and shift attitudes towards road safety and active travel.

Who you are:

An experienced and ambitious project and programme officer looking for a new challenge engaging with the education sector on the crucial issue of road safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full-scale project management from planning to execution and reporting.
• Assess and recommend new projects or changes to existing ones.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effective information flow.
• Utilize project management frameworks (Waterfall, Agile) for marketing strategy, audience segmentation, and CRM.
• Manage project data using our internal software and CRM database.

Who You Are:

• A project management professional with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in project planning, execution, and budget management.
• Skilled in managing large, complex projects involving multiple teams.
• Excellent at meeting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and adapting to changing needs.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and IT skills.
• Resilient, solution-focused, and driven to make a positive impact.

About the team and how we work

• Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We do not want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it.  So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you.
• Employees are subject to driver licence checks. Please note we do not accept applications from serious traffic offenders due to the nature of our work.  Applicants will be asked to disclose any unspent points at interview.

To apply

Submit your CV and a covering letter which clearly demonstrate you have what it takes to perform this challenging and rewarding role by Friday 5th July at 5pm.

Are you passionate about tackling poverty and making a real difference in the local community? Does working with a team of brilliant volunteers to help combat poverty and hunger appeal? If yes, we want to hear from you!

The Trustees of St Neots Foodbank are looking for a new Foodbank Manager to join our amazing team of volunteers. We are a community-led operation that is based on, shaped, and guided by Christian principles. We believe no-one in our community should have to face going hungry.  

St Neots Foodbank was founded ten years ago by the town’s churches; and is part of the Trussell Trust network and is still managed by trustees from those churches. At St Neots Foodbank we have our own warehouse and run four distribution centres across St Neots each week; all currently staffed by over 70 volunteers.

We are looking for

As Operations Manager, you will oversee the operations at St Neots Foodbank, giving particular attention to operational efficiency and standards in line with the terms of the franchise, including the implementation of existing policies and standard operating processes. You will be instrumental in enabling our Foodbank to continue to support our community and support and guide its future development.

Our ideal candidate will have relevant experience and be able to demonstrate great leadership qualities to build strong teams based on trust and understanding. Self-motivation, organisation and excellent interpersonal skills will be essential for this role. We are looking for an individual who is in sympathy with Christian values, and who has the ability to work empathetically with people from disadvantaged, marginalised, or socially excluded backgrounds.

Ful details can be found in the attached Job Description.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the job advert may close early if the right candidate if found beforehand. The Application Form should be completed before interview.

The first round of interviews has been scheduled for Thursday 18th  July 2024.

Could you be a part of supporting and empowering people and their families with expert guidance and advice?
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of people affected by dementia?
Do you want a rewarding career where every day is different?
 
Yes? Well, we would love to hear from you!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About the role

Location: Derbyshire (community based) with some elements of home-working.

As a Dementia Adviser, you will provide person-centred and outcomes focused information, advice and support services to people affected by dementia and memory loss symptoms in Derbyshire. You will identify their needs and the services they may wish to access, support the improvement of their sense of wellbeing, putting them in more control of their lives. 

You may need to work with a variety of other professionals, such as GP’s, memory clinic staff and other health and social care partners, and support may be provided in person, over the telephone, via virtual options or in writing. We aim to reach people affected by dementia from all communities and support their needs within their own community. 

About you

We are looking to welcome an approachable, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable individual who will focus on supporting people affected by Dementia across Derbyshire. 

You will have:

- A passion for supporting people to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and help them take more control of their lives
- A solid and compassionate understanding of the needs of people affected by dementia
- The ability to work inclusively with people affected by dementia, along with an understanding of the need for client confidentially
- Great communication skills, adapting your approach to ensure understanding at all levels
- Effective networking and influencing skills and the ability to manage several tasks at once and keep yourself motivated to perform under pressure
- Good IT skills and experience working with databases and virtual meeting software (e.g., MS Teams and Zoom)
- The ability to travel across all areas of Derbyshire independently when required

Closing date: 11th July 2024
Interview date: 18th July 2024

About Alzheimer's Society

At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.

Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.