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Summary
The Human Resources department provides a strategic and operational HR service to the seven National Church Institutions (NCIs) and the 42 Diocesan Bishops' offices. Our HR Operations team focusses on the entire employee lifecycle providing support, advice and guidance to senior leaders, line managers and staff. The Organisational Development team lead on culture, values, wellbeing, development and our belonging & inclusion strategy. Through our External Service team, we also offer HR support on a consultancy basis to other Church of England organisations including our dioceses and cathedrals.
We are a friendly, diverse, well respected and highly engaged HR team who are committed to actively sharing knowledge and learning across the team and beyond. We encourage flexible working within the team and meet together online weekly and in-person once a month for collaboration, knowledge-sharing and building relationships.
The NCIs comprises a wide variety of functions and professions to support the mission and ministries of the Church by working with those who serve in parishes, dioceses, schools and other ministries, and with partners at a national and international level.
- Reviewing risk assessments that have been completed by staff and line managers, requesting additional information, and advising on risk mitigation;
- Supporting requests for adjustments and additional equipment may be required, including requests for Access to Work funding, liaising with Facilities and Technology Services as required;
- Supporting the Head of Health & Safety in reviewing accidents and incidents that occur across NCI sites or involve colleagues in the course of their work;
- Advising staff travelling overseas on potential risks;
- Managing the lone worker safety devices used by the NCIs;
- Administering our Health Cash Plan scheme;
- Day to day administration of our Health & Safety reporting system;
- Assisting in the preparation of Health & Safety reports e.g., the Joint Staff Council and Health and Safety forum.
As an adviser within the HR Operations team, you will also get involved in responding to other types of HR queries via email, phone and Teams chat, and supporting colleagues in using our Oracle Employee and Manager self-service.
This is a hybrid working role which can be based in our offices in either York or London. We typically work from the office at least one day per week, and remote for the remainder of the time. Visits to other NCI work locations may also be required from time to time.
You'll need previous experience of advising on and reviewing health and safety risks, including Display Screen Equipment, lone working and overseas travel with, or working towards, a recognised Health & Safety certificate (e.g. IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent).
We're looking for someone who has:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with accuracy and attention to detail including with numerical data. You will need to be able to communicate clearly to stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.
- An enthusiastic and highly organised approach to work, with the ability to understand and process high volumes of information. You will need to be able to work comfortably with competing priorities and show flexibility in your approach to customers to understand differing expectations.
An interest in and willingness to learn broader HR policies and processes. Experience in HR in addition to Health & Safety would be an advantage.
Closing date for applications is 27 April 2025.
- A salary of £40,572 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
A prominent Housing Association that has been going for 20 + years are looking for an Assistant Finance Manager to join their co-operative, passionate team.
The organisation provides affordable, safe homes and puts a strong emphasis on tenant and worker satisfaction. This results in an environment that is enjoyable and provides opportunities to grow and develop.
They are looking for an Assistant Finance Manager who has experience of both financial and management accounting, and has supported in the preparation of annual budgets.
Responsibilities:
- Preparation of financial/management accounts to support stakeholders in decision making and business planning
- Ensure financial systems, reporting and processes are accurate for the organisation and strong controls are in place
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and have management skills that can foster and improve junior colleagues
- Undertake adhoc tasks including projects and change programmes
Requirements:
- Qualified / Part qualified accountant with solid experience in their respective field
- Housing Association experience preferable but also open to property/construction or other regulated businesses
- Good quality communication skills, ability to liaise with others and manage junior colleagues
- Strong IT skills and experience using various systems
If you are seeking your next career move and are looking for an opportunity to progress in your career, please apply as this role is moving fast.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Contact and additional information
· This position is a hybrid role with some working from home, some community-based work and some office based work at Surrey County Council in Guildford, split to be agreed. Applicants need to be resident in the Surrey area.
· A full driving licence and access to a car is essential for the role
· The role will involve evening and occasional weekend work
Job description
The project officer will help communities to work in partnership with flood risk management agencies to better manage flooding and its impacts in their area. This will involve working with communities at flood risk and agencies using methodologies developed by the National Flood Forum and used successfully around the country.
We are seeking someone warm and approachable, who will be required to work in and potentially other areas in England & Wales. You will need to be able to engage appropriately and effectively with grass root communities at risk of flooding, as well as professional organisations and have proven project management skills.
Day to day you will work directly with members of the public in communities and liaise closely with external organisations and partners.
Co-workers
The National Flood Forum team is extremely supportive of one another. Officers work in projects across the country but speak and meet on a regular basis. Training and experience are gained alongside these officers in their areas.
Experience and skills required
You will need to:
· Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Be highly organised, flexible, able to self-manage and prioritise workloads.
· Have experience of managing projects and writing formal reports
· Have patience, understanding and exceptional listening skills
· Be confident at engaging with all kinds of people over the phone, through virtual meetings and in person and be able to adapt your behaviour to different situations and people
Competencies required
Competence 1 - Communication
Communicates Effectively – Communicates clearly and effectively with a wide range of people, including communities and professional partners, taking account of the audience and their needs
Description - Listens and questions to understand. Works to facilitate and support the community’s perspective.
Competence - Shows commitment to putting the public & client first and takes pride in delivering a consistently high-quality service. Demonstrates active listening skills and tact in working with the public and professional partners.
Competence 2 - Delivery
Delivering projects - Focuses on results, organises and prioritises for effectiveness, develops and delivers on plans.
Description – Manages projects effectively and writes reports efficiently and to a professional standard
Competence - Organises and delivers tasks effectively. Produces comprehensive and well written reports, evaluations and statistics
Competence - Results focused; delivers on the targets for the project, continually monitors performance and takes corrective action where necessary
Competence 3 – Team working
Managing self - Works co-operatively and flexibly with other members of the team towards common goals.
Description - Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the National Flood Forum
Competence - Understands and recognises own role within the team. Works effectively with team members to deliver results
Competence - Understands the charitable objectives of the National Flood Forum
For further details about the role or informal discussion please contact Amanda Davies
To apply -
· Please send a CV (maximum 2 sides)
· A supporting statement (maximum 1 sides) demonstrating how you meet the requirements.
· Please tell us how you heard about this position on your application.
· Please complete the equal opportunities form via this link https://forms.gle/azbqv3yT54JwcsW59
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
For over 145 years, Leeds Jewish Welfare Board has provided support to the Jewish community and North Leeds community as one of North Leeds’ most established Social Care Charities. Our vision is to positively change lives and we do this by delivering an extensive range of community support and registered care services to over 1,000 people every month.
We run a vibrant and dynamic community centre offering a full weekly timetable for adults and children, as well as a wide variety of food options. Throughout the year we hold festival celebrations, fundraising and social events.
Role Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Activities Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organising, and leading a wide range of activities and events that enhance the physical, emotional, and social well-being of our service users. The Activities Coordinator will work closely with service users, staff, and volunteers to ensure that all activities are tailored to meet individual / group needs and preferences, while also fostering a sense of community and engagement.
Key responsibilities
- You will design and implement a diverse program of activities, including arts and crafts, recreational outings, social events, and physical exercises.
- You will regularly assess the interests, needs, and abilities of service users to ensure activities are person-centred and inclusive.
- You will encourage and motivate service users to participate in activities, ensuring that everyone feels valued and included
Requirements
- Previous experience in a similar role, particularly within a social care or community setting.
- Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine passion for working with vulnerable individuals.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for an eBay Administrator to administer and support our well-established Ecommerce team.
This exciting opportunity will include finding, researching and listing products for sale across our multi-channel platform as well as assisting the team with creating marketing materials.
Based at our Warrington site, you will also be responsible for reporting listing targets to the eBay coordinator and ensuring all compliance is met.
If you are an efficient Administrator looking to use your skills to support a charity that provides vital services and support to older people, then this may be the role for you!
Please see job description for full responsibilities.
Age UK Grade 8N
Must haves:
* Competence in interpreting financial statistics and complex data.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft based IT programmes including,
Word, Excel, and Outlook or similar.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Target driven can-do attitude.
* Competent communicator
Great to haves:
- Proven successful experience within an eBay, multi-channel environment.
- Has experience of selling online, either personally or professionally, preferably eBay.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is able to provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for eligible roles only. If this applies to you, please contact the recruitment team to discuss. If the role is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship you will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please click here
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Diocese of Winchester and the Diocese of Portsmouth are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Finance Officer on a permanent, full-time basis. The Diocese of Winchester (WDBF) and the Diocese of Portsmouth (PDBF) support the Ministry in, and the mission of, Church of England parishes in Winchester and Portsmouth and surrounding areas.
Reporting into the Heads of Finance for both dioceses, you will play a key role in operational cashflow management, financial reconciliations, and process improvement. Working across two charities within each diocese, as well as supporting additional connected organisations, this role offers a unique opportunity to enhance financial operations within a complex and impactful environment.
In this Finance Officer role, you will:
- Prepare and review monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations for all diocesan entities, ensuring transactions are accurate and properly recorded.
- Complete quarterly investment reconciliations, updating the investment register and processing revaluations as needed.
- Manage the school’s ledger, overseeing payments, fund transfers, and project accounting reconciliations.
- Collect the Common Mission Fund via direct debit, reconcile payments weekly, report figures to the National Church, and support monthly reporting.
- Assist with year-end preparations, ensuring timely and accurate statutory accounts and audit support for all entities.
- Monitor daily cash flow across diocesan entities, transferring funds as needed and overseeing Barclaycard and NatWest credit card accounts.
- Act as system administrator for accounting and banking platforms, supporting users, resolving queries, and assisting the finance team.
About the Diocese of Winchester:
Our Diocese is not only the people, churches and schools that make it up, but an organisation that supports those communities across our 255 parishes and over 20,000 regular worshippers. We grow authentic disciples, we re-imagine the Church, we are agents of social transformation, and we belong together in Christ, practicing sacrificial living and good stewardship of all that God has entrusted to us.
About the Diocese of Portsmouth:
Our diocese is made up of the 11,000 or so worshippers in the 133 Church of England parishes across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Our vision in this diocese is to be a Church with Jesus Christ at the heart of everything we do, a Church in which we seek God’s Kingdom, and where all are enabled to experience a life-transforming encounter with Jesus Christ.
Person Specification:
- AAT qualification or equivalent finance experience.
- Proven expertise in cashflow management and reconciliations.
- Experience in the charity sector or handling diverse income streams.
- Skilled in financial systems, with a track record of process improvements.
- Clear and confident communicator across all stakeholder levels.
- Proactive problem-solver with resilience under financial pressure.
- Excellent time management, balancing multiple priorities effectively.
- A Respectful approach to the work of the Church and the Dioceses of Winchester and Portsmouth
This opportunity will be based between the Diocese of Winchester and Diocese of Portsmouth’s offices and offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement along with fantastic employee benefits.
Please note: Applicants do not need to practice the Christian faith to be considered.
Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our exclusive agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering a widening participation careers project within defence and security. Building on the successful two year pilot, the project targets activities for young people and undergraduates including summer schools, internships and school and university presentations. The project aims to increase awareness, understanding and connection to defence and security data science careers from groups previously underrepresented in these roles. The project will involve working closely with the Turing’s Defence and Security Partners and other organisations to deliver a range of activities aimed at increasing the diversity of those taking up data science careers in the defence and security field.
Your Profile
The successful candidate will have experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. You will have prior experience of working with young people or undergraduates in an education based setting and strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and legislation. Experience of delivering training or professional development sessions ideally to an audience of young people. You should have excellent negotiating, influencing and communication skills at all levels and possess the ability to handle matters of a sensitive/confidential nature in a professional manner.
Main Duties
- Manage the delivery of the Defence and Security Data Science Careers projects. This includes summer schools and career talks in locations across the UK and an undergraduate careers programme.
- Manage multiple stakeholders, including the Turing’s Defence and Security Partners and youth delivery partner(s) to ensure stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
- Manage recruitment, onboarding, pastoral and safeguarding support of participants. This will include under 18s and undergraduates.
- Line management of Widening Participation Officer and Casual Worker Facilitators
- Bring together colleagues from relevant departments in the Turing, especially from the Defence and Security programme, to oversee the creation of content and project topics for all programme elements, ensuring a vibrant curriculum.
- Manage communications for the project, working closely with the Communications team to develop suitable advertising and communications strategies.
- Lead evaluation including refinement of KPIs and reporting on the programme.
Please see our portal for a full breakdown of the role as well as a job description and person specification.
Application Procedure
If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button, it will take you to our job portal. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV and covering letter.
If you have questions about the role or would like to apply using a different format, please see job description for more information on how to proceed.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 13 April 2025 at 23:59 (London, UK BST)
Terms and Conditions
This full-time post is offered on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2026. The annual salary is £53,021 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, Employee-only benefits guide | The Alan Turing Institute
Please note, due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will be required to hold British citizenship.
The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued, and everyone is treated fairly. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us to find out how we can assist you.
Please note all offers of employment are subject to obtaining and retaining the right to work in the UK and satisfactory pre-employment security screening which includes a DBS Check.
Full details on the pre-employment screening process can be requested.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £35,100.00 per annum
Location: Essex wide with Chelmsford base
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support young people when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for young people, every step of the way.
This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for young people who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative family practice to support our work in our services within the Essex area.
We wish to recruit a Family Service Manager to lead a new family team. Combining our current family workers we wish to extent the support we can offer parents and carers of the young people who engage with our Essex services.
You will lead the team undertaking supervisions and performance management. You will create a service plan to ensure that you reach targets and need. This includes supporting the team to develop a family-centred care plans specific to needs. This will be delivered through a range of tailored interventions, in both a one to one and/or targeted group work capacity.
-You will have substantial experience in working with vulnerable families either in a paid or unpaid capacity.
-You will have experience leading a team.
-You will have experience in using Microsoft Office Applications and other relevant data systems.
-You can demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a management team.
-You will have the ability to drive and have access to a car
As well as a strong commitment to your development, we offer a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory stakeholder pension, childcare vouchers and flexible working.
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make young people's lives happier and safer.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history" form, which will be emailed to shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
The closing date for applications is Monday 14th April 2025. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy from the 3rd April onwards.
Interviews will be held on the 22nd April 2025 in our Chelmsford Office.
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We are delighted to be working in partnership with London Seminary to secure their new Partnership and Development Manager.
Are you passionate about individuals being equipped with a deep understanding of Scripture?
Do you thrive in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment?
Would you feel excited about making a meaningful impact that helps equip future generations of pastors and Christian workers?
For nearly 50 years, London Seminary has been at the forefront of theological education, equipping individuals with deep insights into Scripture, fostering practical ministry skills, and igniting transformative growth in godliness. As a dynamic and forward-thinking institution, they are passionately committed to fostering a vibrant and exhilarating community where personal development flourishes, theological exploration thrives, and an enriched understanding of Christ sparks excitement. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of London Seminary, joining a passionate team that inspires and empowers the future generation of pastors and Christian workers.
London Seminary are seeking a dynamic Partnership & Development Manager. This is an exciting role offering an incredible opportunity to contribute to their expansion efforts in partnership building, fundraising, and income generation. They're in search of an ambitious and enthusiastic team player with outstanding interpersonal and fundraising abilities, poised to excel alongside their dedicated staff team.
The Partnership and Development Manager will partner closely with the COO to influence the trajectory of London Seminary's future. Your role will extend to providing vital support to the COO during outreach engagements within Christian churches and partnership events. Furthermore, you'll work alongside the Principal to spearhead the implementation of innovative initiatives aimed at raising awareness of our mission and outreach efforts.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Being an excellent networker that can build strong long lasting relationships
- Experience in researching and identifying fundraising opportunities with trusts, foundations and supporters
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
This is an exciting time to join London Seminary, where you'll be welcomed into a nurturing and encouraging team environment. Plus, you'll enjoy the added benefit of a tasty lunch on-site, courtesy of their skilled Italian chef.
For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement, explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role, including the genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian.
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.
*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian and in agreement with the London Seminary Statement of Theological Position and Doctrinal Basis.
Location: Hybrid (min 2 days on-site), London + travel
Closing date: 21st April 2025
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by 23 April 2025
First stage interviews with London Seminary will be conducted on a rolling basis: Before and After the closing date (online)
Second stage interviews with London Seminary: w/c 28 April 2025 (in-person)
ShareAction is an independent charity and an expert on responsible investment. We work to build a world where the financial system serves our planet and its people. We set ambitious standards for how financial institutions, through their investment decisions, can protect our planet and its people and campaign for this approach to become the norm. We convene shareholders to collectively push companies to tackle the climate crisis, protect nature, improve workers’ rights and shape healthier societies. In the UK and EU, we advocate for financial regulation that has society’s best interests at its core.
What you’ll do
Leading our communications team, the Head of Communications is responsible for strategic and tactical communications activity at ShareAction, covering both traditional media and our digital team.
The role is key to ensuring our visibility and thought leadership and promoting our campaigning activity. Today’s news agenda is moving increasingly fast, and this role will be critical to ensuring that we keep on top of developments and the opportunities and risks that these present.
As the Head of Communications, you will lead the team to business partner with all functions of ShareAction, from campaigning on the European banking sector to policy advocacy and our presence at AGMs.
A usual week will see you scanning the landscape, advising on reputation and positioning on emerging issues, as well as overseeing the delivery of tactical media and digital outputs.
As part of this role, you will regularly be engaging with journalists and others in the media landscape using your skills to ensure coverage, enhance our reputation and influence the financial sector and real-world companies. You will help ShareAction work towards our vision by positioning us as a voice of authority and a highly effective campaigning organisation.
If this role sounds like something that would build on your current skill set and engage you, we’d love to hear from you!
What you’ll bring to the team
We want to hear from you if you have experience across media and digital communications and, particularly, in strategic communications. The role is right for someone with skills in narrative building, a keen eye for avoiding jargon and the ability to communicate technical language clearly and succinctly.
We think this role would suit someone who has previous experience in a campaigning communications role and who enjoys telling powerful stories.
While we hope we’ll find someone with the majority of these skills and experience, we’re keen to hear from you even if you don’t have them all. We appreciate lots of skills are transferable, and we welcome opportunities to explore different ways of achieving our goals.
We have a formal hybrid working policy in place, and the communications team meets in the office on at least a weekly basis. As a team that works across the organisation, we acknowledge the value of spending time with colleagues from across the organisation in person. There is, therefore, an expectation that you will be able to attend the office or meetings on a regular basis.
What we will do for you
We are a fast-paced organisation that has grown substantially over the past few years. We recognise that our people work hard to advocate for responsible investment and drive meaningful engagement with those who have the power to create a brighter future. Every day, they bring their expertise, passion and persistence to build a world where the financial system serves our people and planet. We want to ensure we provide the right environment for our colleagues to thrive, and we are committed to improving our employee offer where possible.
Currently, we are pleased to offer:
- A commitment to flexible working: over 60% of our employees have some sort of flexible working arrangement in place.
- Hybrid working: we are committed to supporting our staff to work in a way that suits their lifestyle and meets the requirements of their role.
- Internal promotion and development opportunities: we offer a range of ways to improve your skills and focus on what you love, including promotion, secondment, or sideways development opportunities. For some levels of roles, we also offer direct progression.
- The opportunity to help make a difference: we tackle some of the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges. We offer opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience in a friendly, flexible and supportive working environment.
- A unionised work environment: our staff have the opportunity to join the union and are supported by our recognised union, Unite. We regularly consult and negotiate with our employees on workplace matters ranging from working conditions to pay.
- Regular in-person meetings, including all-staff away days, retreats and directorate strategy days to create connected teams.
- 8% non-contributory pension: invested with NEST and their green funds.
- A healthcare plan with Bupa.
- An employee assistance programme: advice and support, lifestyle discounts and short-term counselling.
- Death in service cover of 3x salary.
- 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure at the end of the year, ensuring everyone gets time to switch off together.
- Enhanced family leave pay: up to 18 weeks paid at 90% for either parent.
- Enhanced sick pay starting at 5 weeks’ full pay from day 1.
- Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.
ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen) and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities, and we are working hard to provide an environment where all can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they meet all the requirements listed in the job description. If this is the case for you, but you think you would excel in this role, we want to hear from you!
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 9:00 am on Monday 28th April 2025.
First interviews: w/c 5th May 2025 (online).
Second interviews: w/c 12th May 2025.
To be considered for this post, you must be legally eligible to work in the UK; unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Your new company
A large, London-based charity.
Your new role
Reporting to the Deputy Financial Controller, you will help to support the organisation's year-end and audit process by preparing and providing information for the external audit as required.
Duties include assisting the finance team by consolidating financial information for both the UK and overseas divisions; reviewing various balances; supporting the production of financial statements and liaising with auditors. The anticipated duration is 6 months+.
To start ASAP.
Hybrid working: 2 days per month in the office.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Financial Accountant, ideally with charity sector experience.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Your new companyYou will be joining an educational charity within the Education Team, responsible for developing and delivering a range of professional qualifications to a diverse audience of professionals and their employers. The team is committed to supporting candidates and students, driving growth and engagement, and providing administrative and communications support to various stakeholders.
Your new roleYou will be responsible for the administration of two key professional qualifications, supporting candidates and students, driving growth and engagement, and providing administrative and communications support to various stakeholders. The role requires attendance at the office in London for one day per week, with homeworking allowed for the remainder of your work. This role is 35 hours per week.
Key Accountabilities
- Promptly answer queries from candidates, employers, and stakeholders, and escalate as appropriate.
- Liaise with the Facilities Team regarding certification production.
- Accurately record data and maintain records for the qualifications.
- Deliver regular reporting of results to large firms, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
- Use CRM queries to extract information and compile reports for committees and councils.
- Update and maintain qualification areas on the website and related student communications.
- Act as Committee Secretary, organising meetings, preparing papers, and writing minutes.
- Support sub-committees, including preparing agendas, papers, and minutes.
- Manage and support champions, maintaining relationships with key international partners.
- Collaborate with marketing and business development teams to support employer and stakeholder objectives.
- Contribute to student testimonial initiatives and the organisation of conferences and events.
- Engage in digital and social media activities throughout the student journey.
- Maintain clear communications with internal and external audiences.
- Act as an additional point of contact for the assessment platform administrator.
- Participate in the annual update of qualification materials and undertake similar duties for other qualifications as required.
Skills Needed
- Experience in an education/examination environment (desirable).
- Minute-taking experience (desirable).
- Strong call handling and email response skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Competence in other office IT programs (CRM, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Indesign).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Methodical approach with attention to detail.
- Strong time management, organisational, and multitasking capabilities.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and stakeholder queries effectively.
- Proactive approach to improving systems and solving problems.
What you need to do now
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.
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Location: Welsh House- Pen Y Bryn
Department: Operations
Salary: £40,000.00 to £42,000.00pa
Hours: 37.5 per week
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
e are looking for a dynamic and experienced Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of services, compliance, and staff leadership in a remote setting. This role requires a strong leader who can balance professionalism with charisma, effectively engaging with stakeholders and building new relationships to drive growth and success. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in operations management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage both strategic planning and operational delivery. Flexibility is essential, as the role may require working weekends, evenings, and school holidays. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and is committed to creating a safe and compliant setting for all, we would love to hear from you.
Job Purpose
The Operations Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day management of services, compliance, staff leadership, site maintenance, and stakeholder engagement. This role ensures service continuity, safeguarding compliance, financial oversight, and infrastructure management, particularly in a remote location that requires strong on-the-ground leadership.
The ideal candidate will balance professionalism with charisma, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment. They will also play a key role in securing new relationships and engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, using strategic communication and interpersonal skills to build and sustain long-term partnerships.
Flexibility is required, as the role may involve working weekends, evenings, and school holidays. The Operations Manager will be hands-on in both strategic planning and operational delivery, ensuring that staff, children, and external stakeholders are fully supported in a safe, compliant, and well-run environment.
Key Responsibilities
Service Operations & Delivery
- Oversee weekly staff scheduling and rotas, ensuring adequate cover for respite and SEAL programmes.
- Confirm and manage SEAL bookings, supporting the daily delivery of the programme, liaising with schools and handling logistics.
- Conduct site inspections, ensuring all facilities, transport, and equipment meet safety standards.
- Ensure programme materials, food, and supplies are organised ahead of service delivery.
- Coordinate transport and minibus safety checks, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Safeguarding & Risk Management
- Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring all policies and procedures are followed.
- Review weekly safeguarding reports, updating risk assessments and actioning any concerns.
- Oversee and log incident reports, ensuring concerns are escalated where necessary.
- Conduct daily health & safety checks, including fire safety and emergency response planning.
- Ensure swimming pool safety compliance, conducting water checks and regulatory reporting.
- Attend referral board meetings, discussing child placements and safeguarding needs.
Staff Leadership & Development
- Line manage all child-facing staff, including The Children's Services Coordinator and the Groundsman, ensuring effective service delivery.
- Deliver staff briefings, ensuring all team members understand their responsibilities.
- Monitor staff performance, identifying training needs and areas for development.
- Ensure all staff have completed safeguarding, first aid, and compliance training.
- Provide supervision and mentorship, ensuring staff are well-supported and engaged.
Site & Facilities Management
- Conduct weekly site inspections, identifying and actioning necessary maintenance.
- Oversee contractors and external service providers, ensuring all work is completed to standard.
- Ensure fire safety, security systems, and emergency protocols are fully operational.
- Manage waste disposal, hygiene standards, and overall site cleanliness.
- Ensure transport compliance, including minibus servicing, safety checks, and records.
Finance & Administration
- Work with the Database Manager to ensure new system updates and process changes are embedded within the operations team on-site.
- Review and approve weekly timesheets, ensuring accuracy for payroll processing.
- Oversee the administration of HR record management systems, ensuring staff records are accurate, up to date, and compliant with regulations.
- Attend monthly payroll meetings and complete monthly payroll administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Track operational expenditure and reconcile budgets, ensuring cost efficiency.
- Process invoices for site maintenance, supplies, and programme costs.
- Respond to emails and phone calls, handling stakeholder queries and urgent matters.
Stakeholder & External Engagement
- Actively market services to existing partners and establish new referring partners, ensuring continued growth and engagement.
- Liaise with schools, social workers, and local authorities, ensuring smooth referrals.
- Attend networking meetings, representing the organisation and strengthening partnerships.
- Ensure marketing materials are up to date and available, supporting engagement efforts.
- Maintain positive relationships with parents and carers, providing updates on services.
Strategic & Financial Planning
- Work with the Director of Operations and other managers to ensure continual service improvements, identifying areas for operational enhancements and efficiency gains.
- Attend monthly payroll meetings, ensuring budget alignment and financial oversight.
- Play a key role in the annual budget-setting process, ensuring alignment with service needs.
- Prepare for and support compliance inspections, ensuring policies and procedures are audit-ready.
- Attend monthly charity-wide meetings online and biannual in-person full charity meetings.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and/or marketing, particularly in promoting services and developing referral partnerships.
- Extensive experience in operations management, preferably within a children’s services or social care setting.
- Strong safeguarding knowledge, with experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead or similar role.
- Experience managing staff, including training, supervision, and performance management.
- Proven experience in budget management and financial oversight.
- Knowledge of health & safety regulations, including fire safety and site risk assessments.
- Ability to work autonomously, making on-site decisions in a remote location.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
- Competency in IT systems, including financial tracking, compliance reporting, and scheduling tools.
Desirable Criteria
- Leadership and management qualification (Level 5 or equivalent).
- Experience managing a residential or respite setting.
- First Aid at Work qualification.
- Minibus driver certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Understanding of GDPR compliance in a childcare setting.
Additional Information
This role requires flexibility, including some weekend and evening working as required. - The post-holder must pass an enhanced DBS check prior to employment. - Due to the remote location, the ability to travel independently is required.
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Are you looking for an opportunity where your skills will make a difference in helping to end homelessness and rebuild lives in Bristol?
This post is offered as fixed term contract for 12 months, or secondment for internal colleagues.
We have an exciting opportunity within the Bristol Street Outreach team as the Target Priority Group (TPG) Coordinator. The TPG is a cohort of clients with the most long-term and repeat periods of rough sleeping. Our belief is that rough sleeping is an intrinsically harmful and dangerous activity both for the individual and for the wider community. Therefore, we take a proactive and assertive approach to supporting people away from this activity. Our aim is to support people to recover from the effects of rough sleeping and move away from a street lifestyle permanently.
In the TPG Coordinator role you will provide focussed case coordination and management of this group, working creatively alongside partner agencies to provide clients with a viable long-term option of accommodation that will allow them to start their recovery from homelessness and journey to independence. You will:
- Oversee the case management of TPG Outreach Workers.
- Hold a small caseload of clients, delivering intensive casework to them.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the Local Authority, other homeless services and housing providers.
- Raise the profile and awareness of the TPG to encourage a city-wide, multi-agency response to long-term and repeat rough sleeping.
- Have the opportunity to support the Service Manager in collating information for reporting to demonstrate the themes and issues the team and clients face.
About you
This exciting role will suit someone with experience of communicating, liaising and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders, we encourage you to apply if you have below skills and abilities:
- The ability to manage complex behaviours and motivate staff and clients to achieve outcomes with a creative and person-centred approach.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with others whilst managing your own time.
- Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to rebuild their lives.
- A Full UK or equivalent driving license is required for this post.
- Flexibility is essential as you will be expected to work outside of your normal working hours when required, covering shifts that include early mornings, nights and weekends.
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 21 April 2025
Interview and assessments on: 2 May 2025
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
Administrative tasks can be completed at home, but the majority of work will take place across East Surrey.
Purpose of the role.
The role of an Animal Welfare Officer can be very rewarding, making a real difference to the well-being of animals in our branch area. However, it can also be demanding. You will be dealing with friendly animals but also frightened, injured or wild animals.
The successful candidate must be people-friendly. You will deal with people from all walks of life and sometimes distressed owners. You must remain calm and gathered, acting professionally at all times.
Animal Welfare Officers are predominantly lone workers, which can bring both physical and mental challenges. Whilst we ensure you feel supported, it is essential that applicants feel confident that they have the skills to work independently.
The Animal Welfare Officer will work alongside the Branch Manager and our committed board of Trustees to deliver the RSPCA Surrey East’s vision and strategy.
Primary role:
- Support our local inspectors, dealing with animal rescues and transportation
- Administer Veterinary financial assistance for pet owners on benefits
- Manage our cat pods in various branches
- Establish and manage the fostering and rehoming scheme
- Increase engagement with our community
- Support food banks with pet food and equipment
- Support the Branch Manager with fundraising and information events
- Develop and deliver community education
- Support the recruitment of volunteers to help support your role
- Keep accurate records of activities to help optimise processes and enable the compilation of reports and statistics
- Support the Branch Manager as required
- Contribute to news and social media posts promoting our branch and work
- Attend occasional Committee meetings to report on activities and future plans
Accountable to
Branch Manager (Line Manager) and RSPCA Surrey East Trustee Board
Working hours
35 hours per week, 5 out of any 7 days - including some weekends, evenings and Bank Holiday work.
Salary scale
£23,000 - £25,000 based on experience. Supplied with a fully expensed van.
Personal Specification
Essential
- Have a passion for animal welfare and a desire to promote and achieve the aims of the RSPCA
- Experienced in working with and handling animals, both domestic and wild
- Ability to be resilient in emotionally charged and challenging situations
- Hold a full, valid UK driving license
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively to cover a wide geographic location and multiple demands
- High level of IT competence - capable of creating proposals, spreadsheets and completing reports
- Ability to create presentations and deliver them to different audiences comfortably and eloquently
- Ability to build and sustain mutually supportive relationships with external and internal stakeholders
- Confident and effective communication skills with a range of audiences including the general public, local businesses and volunteers
- Energetic and physically fit (regular heavy lifting is involved), comfortable working at heights, from ladders and in water
Preferred
- Registered Vet Nurse or holds an equivalent qualification
- RSPCA experience
- Experience working alone in a field-based role
- Familiarity with the geography of Surrey
- Understanding of key issues faced in the charity or animal welfare sector
- Some experience in fundraising and business development
- Familiar with social media
- The role is field-based in East Surrey, so the successful applicant should ideally live in the area.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.