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Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. The Talent Foundry (TTF), a UK education charity, bridges this gap and improves social mobility for young people in underserved schools.
Educational inequalities are vast, and the widening disadvantage gap is diminishing social mobility progress. Working with our partners, including ABM, Barclays LifeSkills, Dell Technologies, Network Rail and the NHS we deliver industry-focused, skills workshops to enhance opportunities for young people (aged 9-18+).
Each year we impact 60,000 young people thanks to industry partnerships and their volunteers’ engagement across lightbulb moments in schools, through to intensive connections with employers.
The Programme Coordinator role
Due to the exciting expansion of our programmes in 2025 we are seeking a new team member on a fixed term basis to support our next year of growth and delivery.
In this role you will provide crucial customer service and administration to support the delivery of our inspiring employability and skills-focused workshops in schools.
What you will be doing
- Coordination of multiple projects and events
- Using systems and administrative processes to arrange and manage workshop delivery
- Enhance our feedback and customer service to all our stakeholders, including schools and volunteers
The skills and experience you will bring
- Managing multiple and often conflicting priorities
- Use of IT, data and systems to operate efficient programmes (MS office, inc. Excel)
- Working in a fast paced environment
- Strong accuracy and attention to detail
- Understanding the importance of deadlines and achieving targets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Planning, coordination and organisation
- Time management
- Customer service delivery focussed with a desire to achieve targets and objectives
- Technology (inc. MS office, including excel and spreadsheets) and seeking ways to maximise IT in administration
- Problem-solving and using initiative
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Job details
- £26,000 salary (pro-rata for part time)
- Full or part time opportunity (min 3 or 4 days a week)
- Hybrid working*
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata)
- Training budget
And if you join our team, you can expect to receive feedback like this from our former students:
"I just wanted to say a big thank you for your help. Without networking with you I would not have been so prepared for it. If it wasn't for Powering Potential all those years ago I would not have developed into the person I am today. So for that, I thank you."
*Hybrid working
This is a hybrid role. You will be working from home and join Team Together Days in a co-working space in London 2-3 individual days each month. These days are considered commuting days. You do not need to live in London to apply for this role, but you will need to consider what you feel is a reasonable commuting distance for you to attend the team days in London.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and welfare of children and we require everyone associated with The Talent Foundry Trust, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including completing our Safer Recruitment process, references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
A cover letter is optional instead of completing the application questions. While we encourage the use of innovative technology in our work, we want to hear your voice and personality in your application. AI is a tool, not a shortcut. This doesn’t mean asking AI to do the work for you, or copying and pasting answers, as this would limit the way you can showcase your personal experiences and strengths.
Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. The Talent Foundry, a UK education charity, bridges this gap and improves social mobility for young people.
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Purpose of the role: To coordinate high quality employability training programmes, supporting & equipping women who have experienced multiple disadvantages to progress into work, further training or volunteering. The Training Coordinator must be an experienced trainer and facilitator, with experience of working with vulnerable adults. Due to the role responsibilities, it is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that this person is female.
Based in: Luminary Bakery, 47 Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8AJ
Reports to: Senior Programme Manager
Hours: 40 hours per week
Application deadline: 16th January 2025
First round interviews (online): 21st - 22nd January 2025
Second round interviews (in-person): 27th January 2025
Start date: between 17th - 24th February 2025
Key Responsibilities:
Programme Facilitation:
- Coordinating Luminary’s twelve month Employability & Independence Training Programme, including facilitating programme sessions, coordinating external facilitators and specialist trainers
- Assist Senior Programme Manager with regularly reviewing Programme Curriculum. Working collaboratively with the Employability Coordinator and Baking Teachers to oversee its evolution and adaptation based on learner needs and changing trends within the employment market.
- Working in collaboration with Luminary’s Progression Support Workers to resolve barriers to engagement and learning for women and tailor learning to support needs.
- To host a trauma informed learning environment, creating and maintaining a safe space for trainees to be trained and supported in
- To meet the key performance indicators attached to contractual delivery and funder requirements, including Luminary’s goal to see 80% of trainees, attend 80% of the training programme.
- Facilitate the courses in a welcoming & professional manner, creating an environment where women feel safe, can learn & grow and build strong relationships across the cohort.
- Work closely with Progression Support Workers to ensure trainees transition smoothly between programme phases.
- Regularly monitor risks associated with trainees & escalate any safeguarding concerns via Luminary’s Safeguarding Protocols.
Programme Marketing and Recruitment:
- Coordinate the recruitment of trainees on to the programme, including assisting the Senior Programme Manager to assess suitability in line with Luminary’s referral criteria.
- Coordinate and conduct the application process, interviews and onboarding in a trauma informed way, creating the safety survivors need to take a huge step in their recovery by exploring this opportunity with Luminary.
- Promote the programme and liaise with referral agencies to successfully generate enough referrals to fill all trainee spaces available.
- Assist the Senior Programme Manager to develop strategic partnerships with relevant organisations in the charity sector and local government, to market the programme and attract referrals.
- Work in collaboration with the Baking Teachers and Progression Support team to carefully onboard trainees, setting the culture of learning and communicating expectations to set them up to successfully complete the programme.
- Coordinate and facilitate the courses in a welcoming & professional manner, creating an environment where women feel safe, can learn & grow and build strong relationships across the cohort.
Line Management:
- Line manage two part-time Teaching Assistants. Ensuring they are well supported, trained to a high standard and delivering Luminary’s vision of vocational training for women.
Training Management:
- Assist the Senior Programme Manager in evaluating the services Luminary offers for: reporting to funders, completing new funding applications and internal monitoring.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete training records, including tracking and monitoring learner progress and development to support high accreditation pass rates and good retention.
- Contribute your experience of best practice to shape the way Luminary operates effectively
- Undertake any additional duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by the Senior Programme Manager.
- To take reasonable care for the health and safety of learners in accordance with legislation, and government guidelines.
Person Profile
Necessary:
- Experienced group facilitator, minimum two years of proven experience
- Experience of training within non traditional learning environments with disadvantaged groups
- Person-centred approach to learning and support that is trauma-informed including proven experience of managing group dynamics and behavioural conduct in a learning setting
- Comfortable providing clear and compassionate feedback to support the learning environment and trainee development
- Experience of and ability to plan, write, deliver and evaluate training sessions for employability programmes with knowledge of meeting the quality standards related to learning
- Personable, patient & resilient with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Experience setting boundaries and investing in own mental wellbeing whilst supporting others
- Organised with record keeping, time-keeping, and communication
- Motivated & hard working and able to learn new things quickly
- Able to multitask effectively with the tools to cope well in a fast paced environment
- Able to work independently and initiate tasks as needed; able to work well in a team
- Flexible and able to accommodate change
- Effective use of ICT within a learning environment. Competent in using IT and digital platforms (such as Airtable, Slack, Canva, G Suite & Microsoft Office)
- Sympathetic to Luminary’s faith ethos
Desirable:
- Experience in teaching, training, or in adult learning, with a certificate in adult education or willingness to work towards this.
- Experience developing inclusive, supportive and accessible training environments for neurodivergent individuals or individuals with additional needs
- Advice & guidance qualification
- Experience of support work and pastoral care
- Experience of the VAWG sector
- Experience of developing or shaping new services
Perks & Incentives:
- Free barista coffee during working hours
- 50% discount off all food & drink in our cafes
- 20% discount off online purchases (celebration cakes & merch)
- Competitive leave policies
- Regular opportunities for training and professional development
- Wellness Action Plan developed to keep you healthy at work
- Long-term service rewards including increased holiday and birthday cake!
- Opportunities to be involved in press coverage of Luminary
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title Training and Events Coordinator
Job purpose: To ensure efficient and effective professional administration of the bpf North’s training and events activities.
Accountable to: Office manager
Key colleagues: Director of bpf North’s trainings
All bpf staff
Teaching staff
Trainees
Major responsibilities
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Establish appropriate professional relationships with a wide variety of people, recognizing their roles and needs, including members of the public, chairs and members of committees, clinicians, teachers and trainees.
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Develop and provide efficient administrative procedures that are accurate, confidential where necessary, and fit for purpose.
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Maintain accurate and up to date records and files securely.
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Maintain the annual rhythm of training events and activities throughout the year in a timely fashion, and refining procedures as necessary.
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Be responsible for processing all payments from trainees and to teachers and tutors.
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Attend and minute core staff meetings, sending out agendas in liaison with the training director.
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Be actively involved, in relationship with the marketing team, in the marketing and promotion of the training at regular events, advertising campaigns, or by individually responding to members of the public.
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Working closely with the training director, provide detailed administrative support to all aspects of dealing with enquiries from the public to processing formal applications for training.
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Working closely with the director to provide detailed administrative support to all aspects of finding teachers, issuing contracts, providing termly schedules to trainees, distributing reading lists, requesting/receiving/distributing reports, and setting up online seminars.
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Work closely with the course director in all aspects of the training work, including but not limited to managing training resources, updating training policies, collating documentation and information for re-accreditation of trainings.
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Liaise with the clinical services department and placement tutor to collect information about trainees’ clinical work.
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Organise several annual events including publicity or invitations, refreshments, speakers etc.
Qualifications
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Good level of general education.
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A standard pass or above in both Mathematics and English at GCSE level;
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Two A levels or a vocational qualification at level three; or
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Have gained an equivalent level of learning through work experience.
Experience
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Significant experience in an administration role, preferably in a client/customer-facing role, and ideally in a training, education or membership environment. Knowledge of higher education or professional healthcare training, in particular in relation to psychotherapy or counselling, desirable.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose communications to a wide range of professionals, and to take accurate minutes.
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Good general computer literacy including competency in Microsoft Office, databases, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and the ability to be self-supporting.
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Able to understand the complexities of working in a membership organisation.
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Excellent organizational and time management skills.
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Able to work independently and be proactive as well as able to exercise judgement about when to draw on colleagues’ expertise and ask for assistance.
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Methodical with good attention to detail.
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Able to use initiative and continue to think under pressure when faced with sensitive interactions.
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Ability and commitment to maintain strict confidentiality.
General
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Any other activities deemed appropriate by the CEO, training director, and office manager.
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Adhere to bpf policies and procedures.
This job description is intended as a guide and is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of this role. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed.
This job description and person specification may be subject to review from time to time in conjunction with the postholder.
Contract duration: Permanent contract
Hours of work: 21 hours a week, including some evenings and weekends (time off in lieu given).
Location: Mostly home-working with some travel to sites in Newcastle or surrounding areas where events and training are taking place.
Salary: £18,270 (£30,450 per annum fte)
Annual leave: 30 days plus Bank Holidays (pro-rated 18 days)
Pension: Employer 3%, employee 5%
Notice period: One month during 6-month probationary period; 1 months thereafter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Richmond CVS is pleased to be recruiting a Project Coordinator – a new part-time role created to drive and support our new governance project as we continue to adapt and strengthen our offer to the voluntary and community groups in Richmond.
You may already work in the voluntary sector, or perhaps you are keen to do so, but as long as you can demonstrate that you have the key administrative and people skills required, together with attention to detail, we would very much like to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Communications Coordinator who will maintain and develop the charity’s traditional, social and digital media presence in order to support charity campaigns and profile. This role is crucial in helping the charity to increase its membership base, grow involvement in projects, deliver campaign messages, promote & deliver events, attract funding, and to inform members/supporters of charity activities, news, and successes.
The post calls for a positive, creative individual with a ‘can do’ attitude. We need an accomplished communicator who is a talented writer with the ability to produce and design succinct, intelligent, and accessible copy. We welcome applications from candidates with a background in communications in the charity sector or those who possess transferable skills.
Come and be part of our culture of inclusion. Our focus on health & wellbeing and flexible working models, supports everyone, regardless of background, to feel valued and to be at their best.
The successful candidate will need to show a passion for empowering and raising the voices of people with learning disabilities. This is core to who we are and what we are about.
My Life My Choice (MLMC) is a multi-award-winning self-advocacy charity uniquely run by and for people with learning disabilities, founded in 1998. The charity delivers a diverse range of innovative user led projects that enhance and empower the lives of adults with learning disabilities in Oxfordshire.
MLMC offers an enhanced pension contribution, a Healthcare Plan (claim up to £1,650 pa towards dental, optician, health consultations and therapy costs), Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, flexible working with time off in lieu, a weekly fruit basket, a £100 contribution towards a health & wellbeing activity, cycle to work scheme, business mileage rate of 20p (bicycle) and 45p (car) per mile and working from home when appropriate. Free, dedicated staff parking is also available.
Job description: Download from our website
Salary: £30,559 - £32,654 pa, plus 8% pension contribution
Closing Date: Wednesday 15th January 2025
Interview Date: In person on Thursday 23rd January 2025
Start Date: Monday 3rd March 2025 (but negotiable)
To Apply: Please send CV (max of two sides of A4) and a covering letter (max of two sides of A4) matching skills/experience to the Job Description and Person Specification.
My Life My Choice (MLMC) is a multi-award-winning self-advocacy charity uniquely run by and for people with learning disabilities, founded in 1998.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Richmond Borough Mind | Journey Recovery Hub
Are you passionate about making a real difference in mental health services? Do you have strong leadership skills and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing? If so, we want to hear from you!
We are seeking a Crisis Café Team Coordinator to join our dynamic Journey Recovery Hub, a vital out-of-hours service supporting individuals experiencing mental health crises in Richmond and Kingston.
The Role
As the Crisis Café Team Coordinator, you will work in partnership with a second Crisis Cafe Team Coordinator to:
• Lead and coordinate the daily operations of two Crisis Café sites.
• Support a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care that empowers individuals to manage their mental health and avoid crises.
• Build strong partnerships with local services, promoting the Café and its impact.
• Drive service excellence, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring compliance with best practices.
This role combines casework with operational management, offering an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a meaningful impact in the community.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who excels in leadership, organisation, and communication, with the ability to manage high-intensity environments and complex situations.
Essential Skills and Experience:
• Proven ability to support individuals in crisis, helping them develop self-management strategies.
• Experience managing small teams and volunteers.
• Strong understanding of mental health services and the recovery approach.
• Excellent communication and administrative skills.
Desirable Skills:
• Mental Health First Aid or Suicide Prevention training.
• Knowledge of national suicide prevention strategies.
What We Offer
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development, including training and supervision.
• The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health crises.
Key Details
• Salary: £31,000 – £33,000 per annum (FTE, dependent on experience). Pro-rata £23,914.29 – £25,457.14 for 27 hours/week.
• Hours: 27 hours/week on a rolling 2-week rota. Shifts include evenings and weekends.
• Locations:
• 32 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QB
• Alfriston Centre, 3 Berrylands Road, Surbiton, Kingston, KT5 8RB
• Contract: Permanent, subject to funding.
Apply Now
If you are ready to lead with compassion, resilience, and strategic insight, apply today to become part of our dedicated team!
We are actively interviewing for this role.
Richmond Borough Mind is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
Let’s build a stronger, healthier community together.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Hepatitis C Trust is the UK patient-led charity for hepatitis C. The arrival of highly effective drugs allows us to cure almost everyone who has access to them. We now have an unprecedented opportunity to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030.
We are looking for a passionate and skilled Peer Coordinator who has excellent communication and organisational skills to join the Team. Creativity and innovation welcome!
Do you have experience of working with marginalised people in the community in particular, supporting people from addiction into treatment and health care? Have you been affected by hepatitis C or have you supported anyone who has hepatitis C?
You will work closely with the University College London Hospital Find & Treat team supporting all aspects of the service, including, testing, publicity, awareness and driving the outreach van. Driving licence essential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone with a killer eye for detail, a can-do approach, and a healthy dose of get-up-and-go. You’re savvy and clued up about how the latest digital tools can help you with the day-to-day, and love figuring out how stuff works. You're someone who takes pride in doing things quickly and to a high-standard, and can work well as part of a busy team. You're also extremely personable and a creative problem-solver, ready to patiently meet people where they are while guiding them through a brand-new LMS and way of working. You're proactive, take pride in a well-oiled machine, and are passionate about supporting people to make the most of the opportunities available to them.
Role Purpose
Foyers are transformational living and learning environments for young people who can’t live at home, where they can realise their power and purpose. However, access to high quality learning opportunities and progression routes can be sparse, and funding for learning in Foyers has been significantly reduced. Our vision is to build a creative learning and development environment that is shaped by the Foyer community and is accessible to any young person in a Foyer.
Our Advantaged Thinking Learning Community (ATLC) framework and digital Learning Management System (LMS) will provide an environment for young people to thrive, with space for collaboration, learning and personal development in a supportive community they can help to build. We are co-creating a bank of accessible and engaging learning materials, embracing existing learning programmes in Foyers while stimulating new approaches by creating a ‘living curriculum’ that remains relevant to people’s aspirations.
In spring 2025, we will be launching the ATLC across our network of youth Foyers, adding to our existing offer of programmes, training and events. We're looking for a passionate Digital Learning and Projects Coordinator to nurture the LMS, coordinate our network activities, and help us grow a national community of learners.
Our VISION is to see all young people who can’t live at home have access to high quality housing, support, learning and development
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Senior Finance Coordinator
Job title: Senior Finance Coordinator
Purpose: To manage the day-to-day accounting and financial tasks, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions, and providing support in the preparation of project related financial reports.
Responsible to: Associate Director of Finance & Operations
Responsible for: N/A
Working with: All the departments
Location: London Office or Amman Office, Hybrid with at least 2 days from office
Post: Full time
Period: Permanent
Grade: 4.1
Salary: GBP 41,938 for London or JOD 29,500 based on location
RedR UK and the work we do
RedR UK is an international NGO and learning provider that develops capacity and supports aid workers, organisations, and communities to prepare for and respond effectively to crises within humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding contexts. Our work builds resilience, primarily in low and lower middle-income countries worldwide. We have 40 years’ experience responding to natural and manmade disasters.
We are an HPass Certified Learning Provider, meaning we meet the Humanitarian Learning Standards. RedR UK is committed to the Humanitarian Charter, the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief and the Core Humanitarian Standard.
RedR UK has offices in London and Amman and maintains a large pool of highly qualified trainers and experts who go through a rigorous certification and selection process. Our work is overseen and supported by a Board of Trustees with wide experience, in the humanitarian sector and other fields. RedR is a Membership organisation with a global network of 1,800 Members, all of whom are experienced humanitarian professionals.
We are also part of RedR International, an international federation of organisations that share a common vision and mission. The federation’s vision is a world in which sufficient competent and committed personnel are available and responding to humanitarian needs. Members include RedR UK, RedR Australia, RedR India, RedR Malaysia and RedR Indonesia.
RedR UK is committed to a strong, positive culture, with benefits for staff and those with whom we work. Our culture is also important to us in terms of our ethic of humanitarian impartiality and neutrality and our compliance with the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and other professional codes of conduct.
Our values are vitally important to us as individuals, teams and to RedR UK as a whole. We are committed to a continuous process of strengthening our culture, maintaining the high standards required to work together effectively, and delivering first class advice and service to those with whom we work.
About this role
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Finance Coordinator to join our finance team. The Senior Finance Coordinator will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting and financial tasks, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions, and providing support in the preparation of financial statements, restricted and unrestricted funds budgeting and reporting. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Project finance with USAID and other big donors, possess strong analytical skills, and have a solid understanding of charity accounting principles and regulations. If you possess the required qualifications and are ready to take on this challenging role, we encourage you to apply.
Job Description
Main Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations
- Process and reconcile financial transactions, such as invoices, payments, and expense reports
- Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures, including preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
- With programme colleagues lead on budgeting and forecasting processes
- Support programme teams with financial reporting
- Monitor cash flow and provide management options Collaborate with external auditors during financial audits
- With Associate Director of Finance and Operations undertake internal programme audits
- Provide support in payroll processing and employee expense reimbursements
- Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and best practices
- Assist in implementing and improving accounting processes and systems
Skills required:
Essential skills
- High level of experience in using QuickBooks, preferably QuickBooks Online and Excel
- Posting journals and corrections of previous postings
- Setting up recurring journals, both scheduled and unscheduled
- Able to create / delete / close nominal account codes, classes and locations
- Experience in project finance and ideally should have worked on USAID and other large-scale projects.
- Able to input or amend budget information
- Reconcile bank accounts and other nominal accounts
- Make allocations including split allocations base on programme budgets
- Download various reports from QuickBooks into Excel files
- Able to analyse and present financial information to non-finance colleagues
Accounting and Finance :
- Ability to prepare up to Trial Balance Level (using Quick Books online)
- Ability to provide all year-end financial reports to accountants/auditors to produce audited financial statements
- Charity Accounting
- Reconciliation of bank accounts and various nominal ledger accounts (e.g., payroll accounts including PAYE/NIC/Pensions, Accounts Payable/Receivable, depreciation, etc)
- Understanding and ability to calculate and post journals relating to prepayments and accruals
Other skills:
- Excel, Word and Email.
- Able to communicate effectively
- Be collaborative and is a team player
- Able to analyse to seek solutions for problems
Preferred, but not essential skills:
- Experience in foreign currency back accounts would be an advantage
- Use of DEXT for automated input of purchases costs and expenses to QuickBooks
How to apply:
Email a CV and a cover letter demonstrating your reasons for applying and suitability for the role. Please note that hiring will be on rolling basis with closing date (20th January 2025).
Location: London Office or Amman Office, Hybrid with at least days from office
Contract: Full-time
Salary: GBP 41,938 for London or JOD 29,500 based on location
Closing date: 20/01/2025
In this role you will ensure the centre runs smoothly on a day to day basis, alongside the Senior Coordinator and volunteers who support the reception function. You will possess strong abilities in organising and prioritising your own workload and demonstrate a flexible, proactively approach to your work.
About Open Age:
Open Age was established in 1993 and we’re now celebrating over 30 years of championing an active life for older people. Each week we run a wide range of activities for older people from our own three centres and over 60 other community venues. From boxing to ballet, baking to blogging - Open Age’s array of activities improves the physical and mental wellbeing of our members.
What you get in return
You will be working in a passionate and enthusiastic team with a strong vision and ambition in striving to enrich the lives of older people.
We offer 25 days leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays and 1 extra day off for your Birthday and occasionally additional paid leave over Christmas period is given.
Employer and employee contribution to pension in line with auto-enrolment pension requirement, 3% employer contribution
Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme through salary sacrifice.
We are London Healthy Workplace Award accredited and proactively invest in the health and wellbeing of employees supporting fair employment practices and a better workplace.
Regular staff social events.
Training opportunities.
An inclusive work environment welcoming people from all backgrounds, sexuality, ability, race, ethnicity, gender and age.
Applying for this role:
To apply for this position, please submit your CV and cover letter, outlining your suitability for this role (no longer than two pages). CV’s without covering letters may not be considered
The closing date for applications is 9am Friday 10th January 2025
Please email us to ask about any reasonable adjustments you may need to be able to apply to this role.
Interview dates: Week of 15th January 2025 (if not held right away)
The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Equal Opportunities:
Open Age is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Grade: Grade 3
Position type: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Responsible to: Impact & Accountability Lead
Direct reports: None
Location: Truro, Cornwall (hybrid – mixture of office and home working). Remote working (UK only) will be considered (with regular travel to Truro approx. 4x per year).
Travel: Work away from home, this may be UK or overseas training or an in-country deployment. You may be required to deploy for up to 50% of your time in any calendar year.
Role purpose
The MEAL Coordinator will travel with the emergency response team to deliver emergency shelter responses, to enhance programme quality and embed a culture of organisational learning and accountability. Sitting within the Programme Quality team, the MEAL Coordinator will play a significant role to strengthen participant voice and accountability, enable data driven decision making and help to identify best practice and innovative shelter solutions allowing people to recover and rebuild their lives.
The MEAL Coordinator will lead/support key processes that enhance programme/project delivery. They will liaise with programme managers/emergency coordinators and partner organisations to provide technical support and ensure that programmes/projects adhere to agreed processes, namely needs assessments, log frame development (with clear outcomes/outputs and SMART indicators), robust and transparent community feedback mechanisms and the development of the MEAL plan. They will also be expected to provide technical input on data collection exercises (both quantitative and qualitative) data analysis for routine monitoring exercises as well as designing/coordinating review /evaluation processes.
The MEAL Coordinator will play an important role in promoting organisational learning and embedding a culture of reflection, analysis, and learning. Working together with Programme Managers & Emergency field coordinators, they will ensure learning frameworks are in place so that lessons are learned (both positive and negative) are captured, responded to, and shared with peers. They will work closely with the Programme Delivery Team and Technical Specialists to identify and/or support the establishment of Action Research projects that will contribute to improvements and innovations within the shelter sector.
There is significant travel with this role (up to 50% FTE), and the post holder must be prepared to travel at short notice for up to two months at a time. The MEAL Coordinators may also be asked to contribute to the development of organisational policy papers on mainstreaming or technical areas such as cash programming.
This role will be joining a fast-paced organisation realigning itself for further growth in the face of mounting humanitarian needs. We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our passion and teamwork to achieve this.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
The MEAL coordinator is a core member of the project team and will work closely with the project lead to ensure project quality and accountability. They will lead processes or liaise with partners (depending on implementation model) to ensure ShelterBox standards are adhered to. Specifically, they will:
Project Support 70% FTE
· Advise/Carry out needs assessments to inform project design
· Facilitate technical MEAL component of Organizational Capacity Assessments and support with the development of capacity strengthening plans for potential partners
· As relevant, support the delivery of Capacity Building Action Plans, through the development of appropriate resources/ providing in-person and remote training /mentoring on MEAL concepts and practice. This will also involve reviewing training courses/modules, developing resources, and providing training.
· Collaborate with partners and implementing teams to, support project/log frame development with clear outcomes/outputs and SMART indicators, in line with organizational reporting requirements
· Ensure robust MEAL plans are in place, and that SADD distribution data is robust
· Ensure robust and transparent community feedback mechanisms are functioning and support safeguarding processes
· Provide technical input/Lead data collection exercises (both quantitative and qualitative)
· Liaise with partners and implementing teams to ensure the MEAL Plans are operationalized and that the data/reports provided by partners are robust, verifiable and with the appropriate degree of objectivity.
· Ensure project documentation is up to date
· Support data analysis and the facilitation of learning and reflection based on findings that result in data-led decision making
· Coordinate/Facilitate/carry out end of project evaluation processes in line with DAC criteria.
· Ensure all projects/programmes are contributing to organisational KPI reporting. Develop and populate Information Management systems as appropriate.
· Liaise with the Grant Management team to ensure that all projects MEAL systems and processes are in line with donor requirements, and support programme managers to submit quality narrative reports in a timely fashion.
Knowledge Creation and Sharing 20% FTE
· Ensure that each Project log frame, MEAL plan and Learning and Accountability Framework are up-to-date and facilitate continuous and conscious reflection and learning.
· Utilising M&E data, evaluation findings and wider sector understanding, develop thematic discussions to strengthen understanding within ShelterBox and in relevant Communities of Practice.
Infrastructure Development 10% FTE
· Contribute to the development of policies, SOPs and processes that strengthen project delivery and accountability.
· Ensure ShelterBox is abreast of new technological developments supporting information gathering and analysis, particularly methodologies that empower affected populations to communicate with ShelterBox and to share their insights enhancing participation.
Working Requirements
· This role will support the design and implementation of rapid response emergency project that will demand prolonged travel (up to two months) at very short notice.
· For remote workers: travel to Truro HQ for collaboration weeks 3 times a year, and additional meetings as requested.
· Comply with ShelterBox training and adhere to policies and standards and demonstrating organizational values as and where possible.
Interviews will be conducted remotely on Teams week beginning 13th January 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Volunteer Manager to join our small, collaborative team. You will be a proactive, organised individual with experience of working with volunteers and a talent for building strong relationships. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety and is committed to enhancing the experience and contributions of volunteers.
As Volunteer Manager, you will oversee all aspects of volunteer management, including recruitment, training, development of new volunteer projects, and ongoing support. You will be willing to develop and deliver training programmes yourself where needed and identify and support volunteers to take on roles such as trainers and facilitators. A key focus will be ensuring volunteers are well-prepared and integrated into ADCH activities.
As part of a small team, you will need to be hands-on and flexible, taking on a variety of tasks and supporting organisational events and projects. With occasional travel and overnight stays required, this role suits someone adaptable, resourceful, and ready to make a meaningful impact.
If you are an innovative and driven individual ready to embrace this challenging and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you!
This is a 12-month fixed-term position, with the potential for extension subject to securing further funding.
Closing Date: Monday, 13th January 2025, 5pm.
Interviews: Tuesday 21 January 2025 at Birmingham Dogs Home, Solihull.
If you do not hear from us within 5 days of the closing date, please assume you were unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we reserve the right to close this post early, should we receive a high volume of applications.
Further details about the role, including key responsibilities and criteria, can be found in the job description within our recruitment pack. Please ensure you review the pack carefully before beginning your application.
This role is made possible thanks to support from Pets Foundation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships, using creativity to solve problems, and want to deliver a meaningful experience for our supporters and volunteers? If so, this could be the role for you!
Here at Rainbows Children’s Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, as well as approximately 3,000 people, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.
We are currently seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to join our dedicated Volunteering Team at Rainbows. Volunteers play a pivotal role in supporting every aspect of our vital work, with over 350 individuals generously volunteering their time, skills, and passion. We are seeking a positive and enthusiastic individual to help us make a difference to the babies, children, young people and families we support.
Location: Office-based
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm. Flexibility is essential, as occasional evening and weekend working, along with regional travel, will be required.
About the role
As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will coordinate our volunteer recruitment activities, fostering connections within communities and organisations across the East Midlands. Using your creativity and enthusiasm, you will engage supporters, encourage participation, and support individuals in the range of meaningful volunteer opportunities we offer.
Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
· Recruitment, Selection, and Induction: Be the first point of contact for volunteering enquiries and applications, ensuring a seamless onboarding process.
· Volunteer Support and Supervision: Act as the central point of contact for all volunteers at Rainbows, offering guidance and support.
· Team Collaboration: Provide staff with proactive support and best practices for volunteer management, engagement, and stewardship.
· Operational Duties: Maintain accurate volunteer records, ensuring GDPR compliance, and provide KPI data as needed.
· Further responsibilities in the role of a Volunteer Coordinator at Rainbows, can be found by downloading the Job Description.
Requirements
While previous experience working with volunteers is ideal, it is not essential. What matters most is your ability to:
- Build connections with a diverse range of people through exceptional interpersonal skills and empathy.
- Approach tasks with positivity and enthusiasm, inspiring others to get involved.
- Confidently use databases and Microsoft Office packages, with strong administrative skills and a good understanding of GDPR processes.
Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.
Our Benefits include:
· Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
· Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop.
· Bupa Healthcare Cashback plan.
· Life Assurance.
· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
· Contributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
· Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
· Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice
· Free access to Health Assured employee assistance programme
· Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders
· Unofficial benefits: Fun events like Total Wipe Out, All staff away days, Guest visitors
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks.
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
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Are you passionate about putting your coordination skills to use to support people in their professional development and make a difference for the planet? Join ClientEarth, a leading environmental law charity, as our Learning Coordinator. This excellent opportunity places you at the heart of our mission, equipping our global team with the information and skills they need to thrive while contributing to positive environmental change.
About the role
As a Learning Coordinator, you’ll support our onboarding experience, ensuring new starters feel welcomed and ready for success. You’ll coordinate training and development activities for colleagues across our international offices, working with internal and external stakeholders to provide the administration that underpins successful workshops and events. From maintaining training schedules to supporting with invoices, SharePoint updates, and internal communications, your work will contribute to a vibrant learning culture at ClientEarth.
You’ll also play a critical role in ensuring our training records are up to date, managing mandatory compliance training, and scheduling regular leadership calls for new joiners. By connecting new starters and promoting skill-sharing initiatives, you’ll help create an inclusive and collaborative work environment that reflects our values.
Meet your Manager
You’ll report to the Internal Communications Lead, part of the People, Culture, and Communications unit within our Global People team. Day-to-day, you’ll collaborate closely with our wider People team, from operations managers to our training and development, and internal communications advisors. Your manager, Anne, brings over a decade of experience in communications, education, and the environment, alongside a master’s degree in Science Communication.
What we're looking for:
- A natural organiser with excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
- Interest in learning & development or human resources, with experience in project or event administration.
- Confidence working independently and as part of a diverse and international team.
- Familiarity with tools like MS Office and SharePoint, with a knack for adapting processes across cultures.
- Fluency in English (C2 level); additional language skills (e.g. German, French, Spanish, or Polish) are a plus.
Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
Why join us?
At ClientEarth, you’ll work with experts across climate, health, nature, and justice to protect people and the planet. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a supportive workplace where everyone can grow. You’ll have opportunities to expand your skill set and make meaningful contributions in the civil society sector.
Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.
Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa-accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based. See our Benefits page for more.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK or Germany.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties
Using the power of the law to protect life on Earth.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a People Coordinator to join the National Theatre People Team.
As our People Coordinator you will be the first point of contact for People related queries maintaining a positive, proactive, and outward-facing operational service in a fast-paced environment.
Delivering excellent day to day administration for the full employee lifecycle including payroll and recruitment this role undertakes a broad range of administrative activities working in close collaboration with colleagues across the National Theatre.
Contributing and supporting process improvement this role works alongside other People Coordinators to deliver an exceptional People service.
The successful candidate will have the following:
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Experience of working in a busy administrative environment.
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An understanding of HR/People administrative processes and practices.
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Experience of working effectively under pressure with an ability to maintain meticulous attention to detail.
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Experience of using an HR system to support tasks and working within defined processes.
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Excellent time management skills with experience of organising and delivering multiple tasks to completion successfully.
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Experience of communicating confidently in a clear and professional way with colleagues across an organisation; in person, remotely and in writing.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
Working with us will give you...
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Complimentary staff tickets for shows and backstage tours, subject to availability and policy
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25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
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Training and Development Programme via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
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Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy
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Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
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Generous sick pay
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Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
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Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
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Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
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On-site staff canteen and social facilities
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On-site Occupational Health support
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In-House Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisors providing workplace counselling and support
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Wellbeing programme of events including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
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Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from some of the world’s leading practitioners
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Discounted access to NT at Home
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Volunteer Leave – paid day a year to volunteer for your chosen charity
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Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafes, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms, on and around the South Bank)
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Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 17th January 2025 at 12 noon.
Unfortunately, we are unable to progress an application for this role if you do not currently have (or would be able to obtain) an ongoing right to work in the UK. We cannot sponsor candidates under a work visa for this role because the role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK government’s requirements for the Skilled Worker visa route.
We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
People Department 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.