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We are looking to recruit an Operations Manager who is passionate about our vision, highly organised with an aptitude for detail, processes and prioritisation and who will enjoy enabling a positive experience for our guests and team.
The Greenhouse at Barnes Close is a 36-bed ecumenical retreat and education centre in what was once a Cadbury family home. We are passionate about bringing together faith and action in ways which are relevant to the times we are living in. As such, we offer this sacred space and a programme of retreats, for those working towards the flourishing of their own communities and those in need of rest, reflection and healing.
We are incrementally developing the fabric of our comfortable and inspirational place and we are developing our growing team. Our team operates as a small faith community, learning together and being held in a daily rhythm of prayer.
We are a place for rooted faith and flourishing communities. Within this vision our objectives are:
· To care for this sacred space and to make it available and accessible to all
· To develop our peace and reconciliation work, in line with the heritage of the place
· To be a place where differences meet and are honoured and explored
· To be a learning community at work and prayer together
To help achieve these aims, we are looking to recruit an Operations Manager who is passionate about our vision, highly organised with an aptitude for detail, processes and prioritisation and who will enjoy enabling a positive experience for our guests and team. We are open to conversations about job share opportunities and please be aware that the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Our successful candidate will join a small, yet skilled and enthusiastic team of staff and volunteers. They will also enjoy the oversight of a discerning and experienced Board of Trustees, chaired by Rev. Claire Turner.
Please get in touch for an informal conversation regarding the role, or to arrange a visit. Please apply with your CV, a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role and two named references. The closing date for applications is 28/11/24, interviews will be the following week.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Operations Manager Job Description
The effective management of the operational running of The Greenhouse at Barnes Close across three key areas:
1. Guest experience: Implementing the booking process, liaising with the Housekeeper and managing guest experience
2. Financial management: Managing day-to-day finances and working to a budget
3. Building maintenance: Managing the property maintenance and liaising with contractors
Key tasks
1. Guest experience
• Guide guests through the booking process from enquiry, booking forms, invoicing and payment to arrival
• Oversee guest experience before, during and after the visit. Improving and refining systems where necessary and responding to guest feedback
• Liaise with the Housekeeper regarding the cleaning schedule to ensure good upkeep of the house
• Be available for on-call duty management approximately once a month and at other occasional times.
2. Financial management
• Manage the finances, ensuring good financial management practices are maintained and using Quickbooks and Xero software. Ensure budgets are adhered to, and quarterly financial reports are prepared.
• Liaise with the external accountant as required to ensure payroll is completed each month and end of year accounts are prepared.
3. Building maintenance
• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance schedule of the property including managing the workflow of the Maintenance Operative and arranging contractors as required
• Oversee property services, contracts and annual checks
• Carry out regular hands-on practical tasks essential to the running of the property, such as measuring fuel, setting heating, carrying out fire alarm tests, ordering stock as required
• Ensure that policies agreed by Director and trustees are implemented and advise on policy updates where appropriate, with particular attention to fire safety, safeguarding and risk assessments
• Ensure staff training is renewed and updated annually
4. Any other duties arising which are commensurate with the role.
Key results/objectives
1. The diverse range of guests and enquirers have a positive experience throughout their engagement with The Greenhouse
2. The smooth running of the property is maintained to enable best guest experience
3. The Greenhouse team functions well to enable these outcomes
Reporting to the Director
Person Specification
Competencies
● Good written and oral communication skills
● Strong IT skills and ability to manage data
● An organised and flexible approach to work, with the ability to plan, prioritise and balance conflicting demands under pressure
● The ability to build effective relationships with people from all backgrounds and at all levels in a fully inclusive environment
● The ability to work on own initiative, make decisions and be self-motivated, with a ‘can-do’ attitude
● A proactive and creative approach to problem-solving
● The ability to maintain confidential records and uphold data protection requirements Qualifications and training
● Formal qualifications are not required, although qualifications in management, ICT, administration or finance would be desirable
● A good knowledge of all Microsoft packages, QuickBooks and Google apps would be beneficial
● A willingness and desire to develop new skills is essential
Essential experience and knowledge
● Experience of managing a busy office environment
● Experience of some financial management
● Experience in scheduling the workflow of others
● Experience in dealing with the general public
● For the right candidate extra training can be provided Organisational fit
● In sympathy with the organisations’ inclusive Christian ethos
● A good team worker willing to work flexibly with the core team to achieve desired outcomes
● A willingness to carry out hands-on physical tasks such as measuring fuel and cleaning on occasion, recognising these are all part of fulfilling the vision of the place
● Customer focussed, always responding efficiently and courteously.
A place for rooted faith and flourishing communities
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from.
We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:
- Growing and transforming our direct care and support
- Delivering more practical information and support
- Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience
Your role in our mission…..
This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to kickstart and develop their charity events career, joining a busy National Events Team.
Our Events Assistant will play a key role in delivering impactful fundraising projects for Marie Curie. You'll support a variety of activities, from initial planning to event-day execution. You'll provide administrative and event delivery support across our challenge events and supporter led portfolio, ensuring our supporters have an outstanding experience.
This role offers hands-on fundraising experience and the opportunity to be the welcoming first point of contact for many of our supporters. Help us make a real difference while developing your skills in a collaborative and rewarding environment!
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support for product planning, delivery, and team operations.
- Assist with participant communication processes, including enquiries, registrations, and thanking supporters.
- Collaborate with Product Officers and Leads to ensure efficient procedures.
- Attend and support meetings, events, and promotional activities.
- Help develop marketing materials to recruit supporters.
- Monitor and report on fundraising activity on various topics including social media and email results.
- Support the team to manage expenditure, process invoices, and track budgets.
- Thank supporters via social media and other channels.
- Maintain and update supporter data on the database.
- Conduct competitor research and respond promptly to queries.
- Serve as a first point of contact for supporters, handling written and verbal communications.
- Complete general administrative tasks as needed.
- Manage the events team kit ahead of event days.
- Attend fundraising events in person - this role will require some work outside of normal office hours (weekends) where fundraising events necessitate.
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Proactive and able to work independently.
- Highly organized with excellent multitasking and administrative abilities.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
- Confident, resilient, and calm under pressure with a positive "can-do" attitude.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced in accurate database management.
Please see the full job description here
Application Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
Close date for applications: 1st December 2024
Salary: £ 20,821 - £ 22,088
Contract: Full time, Permanent role
Based: Homebased Travel to London Office on Monthly basis
Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services.
We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]
Family Support Coordinator
£22,000 pa + benefits (including company car, 25 days annual leave, and pension)
Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Coordinator to support our care teams in delivering a high-quality family support service in the region, working with families and professionals to ensure the families we support have access to the services they need.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager and working in partnership with health, education, and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for sourcing practical goods and services in the region, applying for grants and benefits, as well as working with other charities or community providers to obtain goods, equipment or funds for families that Rainbow Trust do not provide directly.
Having worked in a stressful or emotionally-demanding environment with an understanding of the complexities of working with children and families, you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and strong networks with other organisation to provide meaningful assistance to the families we support.
What we’re looking for:
· Professional experience of working in an administrative or coordinator role - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have provided services in a health, social care, youth or education setting within a charity environment.
· A friendly and socially-focused approach – you have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and develop effective relationships with a wide range of people, you enjoy helping others.
· Well-organised, with a high level of attention to detail – you work well within established systems, produce high quality work and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident MSOffice user.
· A persuasive and open communicator, you are inclusive in decision-making and are able to build and maintain strong working relationships with external organisations and networks.
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes.
• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
• Company car for front line care posts
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.
We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.
How to apply:
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
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Role Purpose
The Senior Accountant will be part of the Khalsa Aid Management Team and will report to the CFO. You will provide financial leadership in all financial areas including production of monthly accounts; financial controls; general accounting; budgets; financial planning and analysis; policy management and adherence; compliance; risk; exchange rate management; key business and financial processes; cost management and auditing. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the organisation’s financial health, compliance and efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities
Financial & Operational Management
- Preparation and approval of all financial reporting materials and metrics; including monthly Business Performance Report, KPI’s, and Management Accounts, Project Aid reporting as well as annual financial reports
- Oversee budgeting, and the implementation of budgets, setting goals.
- Present operational metrics to monitor progress on the efficient spending of KAI Charity Aid funds. Implement a programme of timely corrective actions where necessary thereby implementing best in class practices
- Ensure that financial records and systems are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and are compliant with Charity reporting requirements
- Ensure compliance with organisation policies and procedures, a robust controls environment is in place and that approval processes are adhered to
- Manage cash flow and exchange risk including proactive working capital management and accurate cash forecasting
- Direct all financial, project-based, and departmental accounting including foreign operations
- Ensure Management Information Systems are appropriate for internal, external and regulatory requirements
- Evaluate business processes, recommend and implement improvements
Team Management
- Provide leadership to the Accounts Assistant by providing clear goals and objectives.
- Lead with a management style that creates a culture that fosters collaboration, encourages cooperation, promotes creativity, values willingness to assume prudent risk and responsibility, reflects a sense of urgency and ensures results driven work environment
- Engage other members of the Khalsa Aid Team to facilitate cross-department collaboration that ensures that all financial and related IT solutions positively support the business’s strategic plan execution, operational delivery, and data collection needs
Detailed tasks to be carried out:
- Day-to-Day Financial Operations:
- Monitor bills, invoicing, donations, and other transactions.
- Oversee the work of the Finance Assistant.
- Register invoices from suppliers and service providers for payment.
- Handle various donation platforms (e.g., JustGiving, Enthuse, Worldpay, Donorbox).
- Post and review month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments.
- Process purchase orders and bills.
- Answer supplier and donor queries.
- Monitor email inboxes and confirm donations.
- Banking and Reconciliation:
- Enter payments in the bank for authorization.
- Complete and check bank reconciliation for various accounts using XERO.
- Monitor restricted fund movements.
- Track and report fund utilization.
- Maintain petty cash and handle cash/cheques.
- Cash Flow Management:
- Monitor cash flow and ensure liquidity for overseas operations.
- Inform Treasurers about fund requirements.
- Arrange cash for overseas travel.
- Payroll Duties:
- Process monthly payroll, including RTI submissions and pension feeds.
- Handle new starters, leavers, absences, and statutory leave/pay.
- File P11D-B for benefits in kind.
- Audit and Compliance:
- Coordinate annual audits with external auditors and department managers.
- Assist in writing and finalizing the Annual Trustee report.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Liaise with auditors and third-party contractors.
- Assist with annual reviews from charity commissions and banks.
- Develop and enforce financial policies and procedures.
- Financial Planning and Analysis:
- Support CFO in month-end and year-end processes
- Assist in forecasting and budget preparation.
- Conduct variance analysis and review balance sheet reconciliations.
- Implement audit recommendations.
- Stay informed about accounting software and technological advances.
- Insurance – ensure adequate cover for insurance.
Role Requirements
- Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role to get the job done.
Qualifications/ Skills Required
- Recognised professional accounting qualification or enroute to qualification
- Educated to degree standard
- Work experience is essential – 2-3 years in a busy organisation, preferably a UK charity
- Knowledgeable of the regulatory and reporting requirements for a UK Charity
- Technically and managerially competent with impact awareness of specialist areas including accounting, controls and governance, audit, ethics and risk management
- IT literate – Microsoft, finance and management accounting systems, ERP systems
- Experience in XERO and Gift Aid will be an added advantage
- Additional languages such as Punjabi, Hindi or Urdu would be advantageous
Recognise the whole human race as one
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Operating Officer
Job description and person specification
Resolve Poverty is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to support the growth and development of the organisation as we embark on our four-year strategy.
About the role
This exciting new internal and external facing role will support the realisation of Resolve Poverty’s ambitious four year strategy as the organisation seeks to have impact nationwide.
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be a key member of the senior leadership team, alongside the CEO and Head of Policy. The COO will work closely with the CEO and manage key internal operations and functions’ including Human Resources (liaising with our external HR consultant) , IT and administration. This will include establishing new systems and processes as required and ensuring the smooth delivery of existing ones.
Externally, the COO will oversee Resolve Poverty’s existing programmes, with a remit to grow those programmes and secure funding to pilot new programme initiatives focussed on promoting the financial wellbeing of low income households.
Additionally, the COO working with the CEO will support governance functions, including reporting to the board and overseeing the organisation’s finances.
The role comes with line management of Resolve Poverty’s programmes team and Finance and Administration Officer.
Particulars
Salary: £45,000 to £55,000.
Paid annual leave entitlement: 25 days pro-rata plus bank holidays. An additional leave day is provided for each full calendar year worked up to a maximum of 29 days.
Contract type: Permanent.
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week).
Line management responsibilities: Programme Officer, Finance and Administration Officer, seconded Financial Inclusion Officers.
Location: Combination of homeworking and office based. There is an expectation that you will work at least two days per week from our offices in central Manchester. Some travel across the country is expected.
Probationary period: 6 months.
Managed by: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Job description
Operational
- Oversight alongside the CEO of internal operations, including Human Resources and other policies, administration, office management and IT.
- Establishing and embedding new processes to support organisational operations as appropriate.
- Working with SLT to support the delivery of Resolve Poverty’s organisational strategy.
- Upholding safeguarding principles and processes to the highest standard.
- Acting in compliance with our policies and processes at all times, ensuring our data is stored and managed in line with GDPR.
- Working with the CEO to support governance functions, including reporting to the board and overseeing the organisation’s finances.
Programmes
- Developing a pipeline of fundable programmes relating to Resolve Poverty’s Maximising the financial resources available to households strategic priority.
- Securing programme funding, working to a growth/scale up plan.
- Upholding, developing and implementing programmes policies, ensuring processes are effectively followed throughout the team.
- Understanding funder commitments for each Programme area, working with the CEO to ensure commitments are met, with regular engaging funder reports against progress.
- Being accountable for the programmes KPIs and setting up of new projects – ensuring robust monitoring and evaluation is in place.
- Direct delivery of programme work as required.
Line management
- Day to day line management of programme and finance and administration staff. Managing these staff effectively, in line with Resolve Poverty’s established line management processes.
Person specification
- Experience of being part of a senior leadership team.
- Capable of playing a leadership role within an organisation, with the ability to motivate others.
- Experience of line management.
- Experience of project and/or programme management.
- Experience of securing six figure funding and of managing budgets.
- The ability to manage and grow existing programmes.
- An appetite to develop new programme activities that maximise the financial resources available to households.
- Knowledge of organisational processes and systems with the ability to develop new processes and systems.
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- The ability to maintain oversight of a range of competing priorities, with strong time management, organisational and planning skills.
- Excellent IT skills, proficient in the use of Outlook, Word, Excel.
- The ability to work, with supervision, as part of a small team and a willingness to work flexibly and outside of normal working hours as required.
- Knowledge of poverty in the UK, including understanding of the main causes of poverty and of the role of localities and regions in addressing poverty.
Desirable
- Experience of poverty in your personal or professional life.
Resolve Poverty is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers locally and regionally focused anti-poverty activities across the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
You have a good understanding of the harm caused by alcohol and drug use to adults, young people, children, families and society and a sympathetic approach to people who misuse them.
All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Support Worker (Community Connector – Assessment and Engagement Team).
Aquarius is a charity that helps people and communities overcome the harm caused by alcohol, drugs and gambling. We are part of ‘One Recovery Buckinghamshire’ (ORB), a partnership between Inclusion (MPFT NHS Trust), Aquarius, and Build on Belief providing support for alcohol and drug issues across Buckinghamshire.
We are looking for three Support Workers (Community Connectors – Assessment and Engagement Team) to join our team. We have three positions available in Aylesbury.
Your challenge? To provide advice, support, advocacy and key work for recovery plans and undertake elements of assessment and case management as directed. And, all the while, we’ll expect you to operate in a way that recognises and values diversity and understands the functional model of substance use, the Recovery Agenda and the problems caused by alcohol and drug misuse.
Preferably with a NVQ 2/3 in Social Care, or willing to attain this, you are used to working to policy and procedural requirements that include child protection, vulnerable adults, confidentiality and health & safety. We’ll also be looking for good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and fulfil data requirements. A flexible approach is important too, as is a commitment to taking a client centred approach to providing services and working in a way that recognises and values diversity.
This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37 hours per week.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
To apply please submit a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.
Aquarius was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship, with both organisations being part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. On 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. At the same time, Aquarius became a subsidiary of Humankind, with no impact to terms and conditions of employment. In October 2024, Humankind was renamed Waythrough to reflect the new organisation, of which Aquarius will remain a subsidiary.
This role will join a vibrant and ambitious fundraising team made up of; major giving, trusts and foundations, prospect research, individual giving, community, events, legacies, innovation and supporter experience. The team’s mission is to raise income for our three hospitals to enable them to continue their vital work. This role will make a huge difference in helping us do that.
The Fundraising team at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, including Evelina London Children's Hospital and Guy's Cancer, aims to significantly increase income in the coming years through innovative fundraising initiatives. This growth will support groundbreaking research, capital projects, and essential everyday patient care.
As the first point of contact for supporters, the Supporter Care Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring excellent customer service across the charity's brands. This position involves managing a diverse range of supporter inquiries through various communication channels, responding within a 48-hour timeframe to uphold the team's Service Level Agreement. The coordinator will efficiently handle a wide range of essential activities, such as donations and complaints, while maintaining accurate records in the fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge) to enhance the supporter experience.
The ideal candidate will be adept with data management and eager to improve processes across the organization. By collaborating closely with fundraising teams and the Supporter Care Manager, the coordinator will contribute to refining systems that enhance fundraising efforts. This role emphasizes a supporter-led approach, ensuring that every interaction is handled with care, ultimately solidifying the success of the entire fundraising team.
Customer care
- Act as the initial contact for supporters via email, telephone, and post, providing outstanding customer service.
- Engage with supporters consistently, kindly and with empathy to aid their stewardship, retainment and satisfaction
- Triage and manage a diverse range of supporter inquiries, ensuring responses are provided within a 48-hour timeframe in line with service level agreements.
- Respond and action promptly all sensitive requests updating supporter information and updating supporter’s contact preferences
- Follow guidance from teams around campaigns and appeals and being mindful of increases in contacts and managing this efficiently
- Ensure templated responses are kept accurate and up to date
- Proactively seek ways to improve the supporter experience, including identifying and sharing supporter feedback
Complaint resolution
- Address complaints sensitively and proactively, always adhering to policies and procedures and ensuring all details are added to the fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge).
- Escalating complaints promptly to both internal and external stakeholders to ensure resolutions can be provided within our SLA and policy
- Contribute to the quarterly reporting exercise with compliance
Donor care
- Accurately record all interactions with donors and supporters in the fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge).
- Handle and process donations and setting up direct debits over the phone
- Respond promptly and sensitively to donor requests such as cancelling and altering direct debits, allocating donations to special funds and updating Gift Aid information
- Ensure all acknowledgement letters are kept up to date with accurate information and branding
- Support the Gift Processing team to thank donors promptly within agreed timelines and ensure all communications being added to the fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge).
Delivering processes
- Follow step-by-step processes for managing data in MS Excel which support our database team in their imports the fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge).
- Keep all process documentation up to date and report discrepancies to the database team
- Writing up process documentation and occasionally training others to follow them
Collaboration
- Build and maintain productive relationships with fundraising teams, supporting them with posting out materials and supporter requests
- Working closely with the Trust Engagement manager to improve the supporter experience by facilitating good working processes and event fulfilment
- Share supporter stories and ideas related to enhancing the supporter experience with wider public fundraising and innovation team
- Build strong relationships with the Gift Processing team to support their work in improving donor care
- Build good working relationships with external suppliers, especially face to face fundraising agencies ensuring they meet our standards of supporter care and promptly reporting issues to the Individual Giving team
- Supporting the events team during busier seasons and helping to manage increases in activity
- Support the individual giving team with outbound calling as needed for specific activations
Strategic contribution
- Work collaboratively across the organization to align with strategic aims and ensure supporter care remains central to all activities.
- Contributing to strategies for improving systems and processes.
- Contribute to Supporter Care led projects as needed
- Contribute to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion action plan to uphold our DEI principles
Other duties
- Representing each charity brand on the hospital sites with stalls and events
- Representing the charities at major events like our annual Abseil and London Marathon, assisting the events team as needed and engaging with supporters face to face to enhance their experience
- Attending fundraising events outside of working hours
Culture and environment
- Stay up to date with activities of the charity and the hospital trust
- Take responsibility for your learning, development and improvement, with support from your line manager and feedback from the wider team
- Uphold our standards of diversity, equity and inclusion
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience delivering excellent customer service, managing complex priorities, and meeting service level agreements.
- Skilled in handling sensitive inquiries and complaints with professionalism, focusing on procedures and escalation when necessary.
- Experience working with external agencies and suppliers to ensure adherence to SLAs, escalating issues when standards are not met.
- Strong ability to follow detailed processes quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrated initiative in improving processes and collaborating with the team to implement changes.
- Experience managing a busy workload in a fast-paced environment, balancing priorities from internal stakeholders.
- Excellent IT skills, particularly in using MS Office (Excel, Word) or similar
- Experience using databases to manage customer relationships
- Highly motivated, inquisitive, and willing to share knowledge to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Comfortable with problem solving and collaborating with others to find solutions, approaching this with positivity and an interest in learning/upskilling
- Adaptable and open to new challenges, including supporting new initiatives.
Desirable Criteria
- Background in an administrative or support role within a busy team.
- Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising databases.
- Knowledge of charity fundraising processes, including Gift Aid, Direct Debits, GDPR, and lottery regulations.
- Experience working in the healthcare charity sector.
- Knowledge of supporter journeys and stewardship practices.
Benefits
- Up to 12% employer pension contributions
- 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
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Deaf Unity is a deaf-led charity empowering deaf people. We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive, passionate and highly-organised individual tomanage the administration of our busy BSL training and services, and in implementing strategies to promote these services to new businesses and individuals to grow this area of our charity at this exciting stage of our development.
In return you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team within a growing and unique charity. Income generated from training and courses goes back into the charity to fund our work with deaf school leavers, deaf job seekers and workers and out in the community. This means the work you do will make a positive contribution to and directly impact the lives of deaf people.
Job Summary
The Training and Services Manager is responsible for the comprehensive administration, management and promotion of Deaf Unity’s British Sign Language (BSL) training, interpreting services, Deaf Awareness, and other related training courses. This role includes managing course logistics and the freelance team delivering training, monitoring email communications, promoting services, liaising with students, clients and teachers, maintaining the CRM system, handling invoicing, capturing feedback, and managing evaluations. The ideal candidate will be organised, communicative, and committed to providing exceptional service to our clients and students while meeting sales targets.
Location: London – initially fully remote with some ad hoc site visits. Potential for future hybrid role.
Reports to: CEO
Line management responsibilities: freelance BSL teachers and trainers, and freelance communication support team
Job Type: 35 hours per week, salary £30k-£35k
Key Responsibilities
1. Service Management and Administration:
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Oversee the administration of all services such as BSL courses, interpreting services, Deaf Awareness, and other related training courses.
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Schedule and coordinate external training sessions and courses, ensuring all logistical details are managed effectively.
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Monitor and respond to emails in designated inboxes related to training and services.
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Manage freelance trainers and teachers to ensure the smooth delivery of all courses.
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Manage freelance interpreters and CSWs to ensure the smooth delivery of communication support services.
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Ensure compliance with Deaf Unity’s policies and procedures (e.g. finance, safeguarding, health and safety, EDI) in every aspect of service delivery
2. Promotion of Courses and Services:
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Develop and implement strategies to promote training, courses and interpreting services to potential clients and students.
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Conduct outreach and build relationships with organisations, businesses, and individuals to increase course enrolment, and training opportunities.
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Utilise various marketing channels, including social media, email campaigns, and partnerships, to promote courses.
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Meet or exceed sales targets for course enrolments and sales of training programmes.
3. Client, Student, and Teacher Support:
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Act as the primary point of contact for students, clients, and teachers, providing exceptional customer service and support.
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Assist with course registration, answer queries, and provide detailed information about training programs.
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Maintain strong relationships with existing clients, students, and teachers, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.
4. CRM and Invoicing:
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Keep the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system up to date with accurate and relevant information.
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Generate and manage invoices for BSL and training courses.
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Track payments and follow up on outstanding invoices to ensure timely payment.
5. Feedback and Evaluation:
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Capture feedback from students, clients, and teachers through surveys, or other appropriate methods.
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Analyse feedback to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance course quality and delivery.
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Prepare and present evaluation reports to senior management, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
Qualifications and Skills
Essential
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Strong organisational and multitasking skills with a keen attention to detail.
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Experience of managing staff/a small team
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Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Proven track record of meeting sales targets and promoting services.
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If no existing BSL skills, an interest and commitment to learning BSL is required (free training provided).
Desirable
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Knowledge of BSL (ideally Level 2/3 or above – ongoing BSL training provided for free up to and including Level 3).
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Proficiency in using CRM systems and other administrative software.
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Experience in business outreach and building business relationships and partnerships.
Personal Attributes
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Proactive and resourceful with a problem-solving mindset.
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Passionate about education, training, and supporting the Deaf community.
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Committed to continuous improvement and excellence in service delivery.
Application Process
To apply for the position of Training and Services Manager, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, how it matches the criteria and why you are interested in this role by 23:59 Sunday 1st December.
Deaf Unity is a charity that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential to our mission. We actively encourage applications from Deaf candidates, and make a commitment to interview all Deaf applicants who apply and who match the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know in your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for both newly qualified and experienced friendly adult counsellors, dedicated to improving the mental health and emotional resilience of our community.
Our ideal candidate is commited to providing a high standard in their work, with a passion to supporting clients to help them on their journey towards positive mental health and who embed and share Beacon's values.
You will be delivering 1:1 counselling, face to face appintments and potentially remote and be able to work evening to meet the demand and needs of our clients, with a minimum delivery commitment of 15 client hours per week.
Out ideal applicant with be enthusiastic, caring, positive and commited to learning and developing with their role to ensure we continue to provide the best service for our clients.
Application is by both CV and covering letter. Email address for applying can be found in the application pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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MLC Partners are working with a leading health advocacy charity to recruit their new HR Officer. The position joins an organisation who are working with vulnerable people across the UK, giving them both support and advice to drive behaviour change in society. As part of a close-knit HR team supporting a head count of 50, the role will carry out generalist HR work across the charity and lead on the administration of the HR system.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Manage the full employee life cycle, including recruitment, contracts, onboarding, L&D and supporting line managers with leavers.
- Liaise with senior leadership with various HR requirements, on occasion delivering KPI and metric reports on the current change programme.
- Take a leading role in the maintenance and usage of the HR system, helping on payroll where necessary.
- Implement and maintain a L&D framework to drive personal development planning and work to improve internal progression.
The successful candidate will:
- As a minimum, be qualified to CIPD level 3, ideally studying towards level 5 – support is available for future qualifications.
- Be a clear communicator who is able to build positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Have worked in a SME HR team previously, either within the not-for-profit or commercial sector.
This is a great opportunity for someone ambitious looking to develop their HR career within a supportive environment. For more information, please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners.
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Do you want to work as part of a dynamic and engaging team supporting Young People in Northampton? Due to project expansion, Aquarius Young People’s Substance Misuse team are recruiting for several Young People’s Practitioners across the county.
Aquarius has been providing structured and targeted interventions to young people engaging in, at risk of substance misuse or affected by parental substance misuse for many years.
You will work on an outreach basis, including visiting schools, colleges & universities, places of worship, youth service provisions and local community venues. You will help to raise the profile of substance misuse services available to young people and also provide young people with that first point of contact providing advice and further direction into accessing the right support, particularly targeting outreach to engage 'difficult -to-reach' young people.
Holding relevant experience with skills or qualifications in either substance misuse/youth work/psychology/counselling/mental health/social care you will also:
- Have experience of working with at risk/vulnerable people in a community setting
- Be able to deliver group work
- Be knowledgeable about: safeguarding children, confidentiality, consent and mental capacity and Hidden Harm
- Adopt a flexible approach to work - hours and locations
In return, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities and Career Progression
- Generous Contributory Pension scheme
Full or part-time hours considered - a minimum of 17 hours a week but up to 37.5 hours a week are available.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience.
This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.
Learning and development is important to us, and we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships. We hire apprentices into specific roles as well as offering apprenticeships to the workforce. Anyone can apply to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to the role as long as they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation.
Aquarius was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship, with both organisations being part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. On 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. At the same time, Aquarius became a subsidiary of Humankind, with no impact to terms and conditions of employment. In October 2024, Humankind was renamed Waythrough to reflect the new organisation, of which Aquarius will remain a subsidiary.
About The Role
We are recruiting a Lead Youth Worker to lead the delivery of a programme of high-quality youth work targeted at Asylum-seeking and refugee young people, including open access, small group work and related 1:1 support.
This role will also include liaising and working in close partnership with a range of sector colleagues, both in operational delivery and opportunities for partnership growth such as developing a program for the recruitment of volunteers.
About Us
Creative Youth Network is an award-winning charity with a mission to enable young people to reach their potential, no matter what their background or circumstances. Operating across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, we offer a range of services ranging from our 10 local youth clubs, to targeted support for young people with specific needs, work within schools (in particular for young people at risk of disengaging from education), and an exciting range of creative courses, programmes and activities, including early career support for young people embarking on careers in the creative sector. Our services are rated “Outstanding” by the National Youth Agency.
The Benefits
• 33 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays) per year pro rata
• Excellent family friendly policies
• A generous pension scheme
• A cycle to work scheme
• Paid breaks
• Fantastic development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Virtual GP consultation and medical advice service
Next Steps
A full Job Description, Job Pack and Application Form are available below. To apply please visit our website..
In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, we are unable to accept CV's and ask that you complete the application form instead.
This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
Creative Youth Network is committed to inclusivity, equality, and equity. We pride ourselves on giving opportunities to people of all walks of life and all class backgrounds. This includes people who identify as D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, are early in their careers or come from groups who experience racial inequality.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented, including people from Global Majority backgrounds (often referred to as BAME – Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic).
As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our staff.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Company
With a rich history dating back over 700 years, the Mercers’ Company is focused on being a philanthropic force for good. Philanthropy is at the core of its past, present and future. Our giving is focused on Young People & Education, Older People & Housing, Heritage and Arts and Church & Communities. Our programmes aim to improve individual beneficiaries’ lives, strengthen the organisations that support them and contribute to the evidence base for societal change.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Mercers’ Company as a Data and Impact Officer (D&IO). This is a newly created role within the Philanthropy Team, working closely with the Operations and Impact Manager (OIM) to ensure our grants data remains accurate, up to date and reliable. This person will be instrumental in analysing the data to demonstrate the impact of our funding programmes and charities and producing evaluation reports; along with providing proactive administrative and operational support to the Philanthropy Team.
The Ideal Candidate
You will have experience in systems management, data analysis and using CRM databases (preferably, Blackbaud Grantmaking or similar grants software). This experience could be from your work in the sector or through your recently completed degree programme in Mathematics / Statistics or Systems Information Management. Strong written and verbal communications skills are essential, along with a keen eye for detail and the ability to interpret complex datasets. You should be numerate and enthusiastic about developing a career in philanthropy.
Benefits
We offer great benefits including a non-contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance and 30 days’ annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays) with the option, to purchase additional annual leave. We also offer, a gym subsidy, volunteering days, lunch on site and access to excellent learning and development opportunities to support your personal and professional growth.
Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators are looking for an experienced part qualified accountant/bookkeeper to support the CFO in all financial aspects for the Charity. This role will be a key member of the busy office team based at the Ranger's Office on Wimbledon Common.
While it is primarily focused on the Common’s bookkeeping, the role is also required to support the running of the main office and dealing with the general public as well as customers and suppliers. This is a new role and the successful applicant will be required to:
• Administer the day to day finances of the Charity.
• Maintain the General Ledger (Sage 50)
• Manage the Sales Ledger including raising invoices and Credit Control.
• Manage the Purchase Ledger, processing bank payments for approval.
• Submit monthly Payroll and Pension information.
• Ensure HMRC VAT and PAYE payments are made accurately on time.
• Take minutes for monthly Finance meetings.
• Support the general running of the office.
Applicants should have at least five years’ experience in a similar role. A recognised accountancy qualification would be of benefit as would experience of charity accounting. Good IT literacy (including experience of Sage and spreadsheets) and good communication skills are essential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The main purpose of this role is to deliver clear, accurate and valuable guidance to community organisations on renewable energy technologies, business models and project development processes at various scales. This support may range from advising on sustainable options for community buildings to assisting in the development of larger renewable energy projects, such as wind turbines and solar farms.
Pay and conditions
- The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week).
- The salary for the role will be £34,788 - £38,229 per year
- You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).
CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.
We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.
Specific responsibilities
An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:
- Deliver engaging training to local and community stakeholders on renewable energy, heat and (potentially) storage technologies.
- Develop and strengthen creative tools, accessible guidance and other materials for community organisations that increase their ability to scope, develop and deliver projects.
- Work with community actors to develop and deliver pro-active local engagement processes that build informed consent and support for renewables within their wider community.
- Support community organisations to plan and deliver sites for development, assisting them to undertake basic options, appraisals, and commission specialist feasibility and other necessary studies.
- Provide input and guidance to help identify and secure funding and finance for project development and implementation.
- Facilitate learning, networking, and sharing between local and community organisations, staff and volunteers, including connecting networks, organisations and individuals to progress ideas.
- Support CSE’s fundraising activities and the development of new models and approaches for the provision of renewable energy, heat projects, and services at the local and community scale.
- Champion to key stakeholders (such as local authorities and funders) the roles which local and community organisations can play in catalysing and enabling renewable energy and local energy projects.
- Foster collaboration and deepening relationships with partners and other organisations who are active and interested in supporting similar areas of work. This might include local authorities, community organisations, community energy organisations, third sector organisations, developers, funders, investors and key supply chain actors.
To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.
Essential attributes for this role include:
- Have experience and knowledge of developing and/or delivering heat, renewable energy, or storage projects, including larger standalone renewables projects.
- The ability to research and rapidly synthesise and share key understanding around different renewable technologies.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to apply these appropriately to a wide range of people and to relay and translate technical information for non-technical audiences.
- Have a broad understanding of the UK energy system, and the transformations required to tackle the climate emergency.
Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.
How to apply
To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Applications should be sent by email or by post to:Reception, Centre for Sustainable Energy, St James Court, St James Parade, Bristol BS1 3LH.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 midnight on Sunday 1 December 2024. If you have not heard from CSE by midday Tuesday 10 December, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Interviews will take place in-person at our offices in Bristol on Thursday 12 December and Friday 13 December 2024.
If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.