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We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping 56,000 young people each year at its 44 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.
We are looking for a high-calibre candidate to take on the permanent role of Regional Operations Manager for our centres in North West London (Brent, Hammersmith, Haringey, North Islington and North Kensington)
As a Regional Operations Manager you will line manage the Centre Leaders in your region to ensure that centres are working effectively, that the high quality of programme delivery to young people is maintained across the cluster, and that targets are monitored and met. And of course, you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people and helping them achieve their ambitions.
The role at a glance
Contract: This is a permanent role. This role can be either full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) - responsibilities will be adjusted proportionally for part-time candidates.
Start date: As soon as possible
Working hours
Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00
Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30
We are a delivery organisation providing frontline educational services for young people. We are an organisation with team members at different stages of their career, including many in their first roles: We are committed to nurturing talent and providing a developmental culture for all. Our team works in-person 4 days per week (or 3 days for a 0.8 FTE staff member) with 1 day working from home.
Location
The role would be based at one of our IntoUniversity centres in North West London with regular travel within London.
Salary
£42,600 per annum
Pro rata for part-time candidate.
Annual leave
Full-time staff entitlement, pro-rated for part-time staff: 33 days (inc bank & public holidays) + 3 closure days (two in December and one in July) + additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days)
Staff benefits
- Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)
- Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm
- Summer working hours (finish at 1pm on Fridays for six weeks in the summer), pro-rated for staff joining after January in the same year
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support
- Life Assurance scheme with Aviva including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
- Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
- Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
Application deadline - 9am Tuesday 6th May 2025
Interview day (in-person) - Monday 12th May/ Tuesday 13th May. Please make sure you are available on these dates.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Full time 37 hours, permanent position
Salary in the range £56,869 - £69,506 per annum
Based in Reading - hybrid working available (1-2 days in the office)
About us
PACT is a supportive and respectful charity where people are genuinely passionate about what we do and are at the heart of everything we can achieve together.
We change lives by building and nurturing adoptive families and empowering women, children and parents to rebuild after trauma and embrace a positive future.
Established in 1911, we are now one of the UK’s leading charities in its field dedicated to finding secure and loving families for children waiting to be adopted, continued support through therapeutic services, supporting and empowering women facing multiple disadvantages and the recovery of children affected by domestic abuse.
The role
We are looking for an experienced Head of People and Operations who is passionate about our work and who will flourish in a values-based culture founded on professionalism, positivity, innovation and a genuine desire to help others.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Senior Management team, this is a key role that leads a dedicated team responsible for ensuring that the charity has exceptional people and providing them with the necessary resources and equipment to excel in their roles and thrive.
Committed to delivering excellence, you will seek opportunities to enhance the services you and the team provide across the charity and will be a champion for people’s wellbeing and a culture of inclusion.
About you
To flourish in this role, you will need to be a confident and trusted CIPD qualified practitioner, who has significant experience of working in a generalist HR role at a senior management level. You will need excellent knowledge and practical application of employment legislation.
A skilled and considerate communicator, you will enjoy managing, motivating and coaching others as well as working collaboratively to find pragmatic solutions to issues and challenges.
Given the size of the charity and the team, you will be comfortable in a dynamic role where no day is the same; moving easily from strategic to operational tasks and ways of working.
Whilst you do not need to be an expert in offices services and facilities and IT systems and applications, a general understanding and desire to learn would be an advantage.
If this sounds like you then visit our website and apply today to join an amazing organisation and be part of something that is truly special. You will also find contact details on our website for an informal discussion about the role.
Closing date: noon, Wednesday 30 April 2025
Interview dates: Monday 12 May, Wednesday 14 May and Tuesday 20 May 2025.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Human Resources, Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Senior HR Manager, HR Consultant, Head of Operations, Head of Support Services
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.
Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.
All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.
Registered Charity
an adoption charity and family support provider helping hundreds of families every year through outstanding adoption and adoption support services
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
All of us at The Talent Foundry believe that a young person's success should be determined by the talents and abilities they have, not where they come from.
All too often we hear from teachers in our school network that those from underserved communities are missing out on the skills and development opportunities that could completely change their futures.
In this brand-new role you will be responsible for is responsible for our digital communications to engage educators, industry partners, volunteers and supporters so that more young people canaccess our inspiring - and free - programmes and extra-curricular opportunities.
“I’ll go as far as saying if we could offer a The Talent Foundry session every week for every single student, we would.” Aspirations Lead.
For 16 years, we have been offering programmes in schools which spark and unlock a young person's confidence in the abilities that they have - and connect them to employers and industries where they can have a successful career.
The role
With support from our Marketing and Communications Manager and wider team, you will play a vital role by creating, managing and optimising our digital communications, including the development, execution and measurement of email mailshots and campaigns, our social media channels, and our website.
You will be comfortable planning and devising email and social media content ideas, designing creative assets, writing sharp, engaging social media copy, and helping colleagues to grow their own social media presence.
Responsibilities
- Reaching more underserved young people
- Telling the TTF story
- Teamwork in outreach
- Attention to detail across data and administration
We recommend reading the full job description and person specification for an overview of the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for before applying for this role.
Your experience
- Writing engaging and inspiring copy for various purposes and digital channels
- Managing and creating content for social media channels
- Proven track record in a digital communications role, with experience of delivering against targets
- Use of CRM systems and spreadsheets to record and monitor impact of communications to meet targets
- Development of effective mail delivery systems
- Management of high-volume data - keeping accurate records and information from different sources
- Working remotely or in a hybrid environment
- Supporting a team that manages different projects with competing priorities to achieve their communications goals
This is a hybrid role. You will be working from home with IT provided 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 is a reasonable commuting distance for you to able to attend the team days in London.
In our job information pack you can also read our advice on using AI in your application.
We also offer 28 days holiday + bank holidays (as we close for the Christmas period).
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.
Your CV should include: your full work history since leaving full time education please include a note(s) about any employment gaps between roles. State start and finish months and years.
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. We receive many applications generated by genAI which often include incorrect information about our charity. Please do not solely rely on AI to write your CV or answers, as providing incorrect or misinformation may mean we discount
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. The Talent Foundry, a UK education charity, bridges this gap and improves social mobility for young people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are excited to be working in partnership with Hope Street Church in Wrexham. The church is a thriving, fast-growing church community, established in 2021 as a resource church. They are dedicated to reaching young people, training leaders, and planting new churches. In just four years, it has drawn a diverse congregation from across North East Wales and beyond. With an inspiring vision to be a people of hope, following Jesus and giving themselves away to see Wrexham renewed. With a passion for sharing the good news, revitalising the church, and transforming society in Jesus’ name, Hope Street Church is making a lasting impact in Wrexham.
We are looking for a practicing Christian with excellent organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a servant-hearted leadership style to become their new Head of Operations. This vital role will ensure the smooth running of the church’s administrative, financial, and operational functions. Overseeing finance, HR, compliance, safeguarding, facilities, and events, you’ll play a key part in supporting the church’s mission, vision, and many life impacting ministries.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience in operations, administration, or facilities management.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and payroll experience.
- Experience in HR processes, including recruitment and performance management.
- A committed Christian with a heart for the mission and values of the church.
If you have a heart for Wrexham, then this is a wonderful opportunity to join a church community with 15+ ministries dedicated to transforming lives and sharing God’s love. This is your chance to use your God given gifts, skills, and experience to make a real impact. Could this opportunity be for you?
For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 27th April
Please note: Applications are being reviewed on receipt and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. When a suitable candidate is found the role will close, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
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Assistant Manager
PLUS is delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to progress their career into a junior management role supporting a registered service manager to meet the challenges of supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex health conditions at one of the following, supported living or registered service
You will support the line manager of the service with the day to day service provision to meet service users’ aspirations. Your role will be to guide and assist support worker staff and be responsible for the day to day provision of the service as directed by the Registered Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to take the first steps on a career path for those staff who aspire to be future managers.
You would be required to ensure the smooth running of the services within the legal requirements of CQC and any commissioner requirements. You will also attend care/support planning and review meetings and liaise with health and social care professionals involved in service users’ care as well as supporting service users in the same way as other support staff across the full range of duties.
This is a full-time post, so applicants must be prepared to work the full range of shifts including weekends, sleep-in, waking nights etc. You must be physically capable of pushing wheelchairs and supporting service users who may be physically dependent. You will need a minimum of 2 years appropriate experience in a social care setting and a hold a Diploma in Adult Social Care level 3 or above, or be willing to work towards one.
Salary - £30,155 Benefits include:
Holidays: 33 days holiday leave
Pension contribution scheme
Company employee assistance programme
Fully funded training and development opportunities
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Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering up with Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. They are looking for a strategic and driven fundraising professional to lead their high-value income generation as Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy. This role is pivotal in securing major gifts, corporate partnerships, and philanthropic funding to support their lifesaving work.
As part of their leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and delivering an innovative income strategy, managing key donor relationships, and driving sustainable income growth. You will work closely with stakeholders, trustees, and ambassadors to build long-term relationships and secure transformational funding.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement a major donor and corporate partnerships strategy.
• Lead high-value fundraising initiatives, including capital campaigns.
• Build and maintain relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and key stakeholders.
• Manage a portfolio of major donor and corporate relationships.
• Engage with trustees, ambassadors, and clinical teams to enhance fundraising efforts.
• Line manage and support the Corporate Partnerships Officer.
About You:
• Proven experience in major gifts, corporate partnerships, and philanthropy.
• A successful track record in securing significant funding from high-value donors.
• Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Strong strategic planning and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Benefits:
• Hybrid working model.
• Enhanced pension contributions (8% charity contribution).
• Life cover, income replacement, and healthcare scheme.
• Enhanced sickness and maternity scheme.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
Location: Dorset and Somerset (Hybrid)
Salary: £60,000
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 23rd April
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a crucial role in the future of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, ensuring we continue to save lives every day.
If you would like to receive a full job pack please email Hannah Laking via the apply button.
Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.
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We have an exciting role as a Fundraising Officer to join our small but ambitious fundraising team. We are embarking on a significant capital redevelopment, and will raise income through trusts and foundations, individual donations and corporate supporters.
You will be responsible for supporting the Head of Fundraising with timely communications to both supporters and prospective donors, researching potential fundraising opportunities, maintaining the CRM system and reconciling fundraising accounts.
You will be involved in the creation of fundraising campaigns and be required to liaise with team members from across the organisation to gather information develop these campaigns.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking a candidate with a keen interest in national healthcare policy to provide a crucial underpinning role that supports and enables the policy managers and policy officer to deliver the Academy’s committee and wider policy and influencing work. This is an ideal role for someone who is driven by the desire to influence positive societal change through gaining experience in a complex national policy environment. The role would suit either a recent graduate looking to gain experience or a career administrator who enjoys a busy role in a small organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Team: Centre
Location: Tyneside
Work pattern: 8am-4pm with alternate weekends and bank holidays, some earlier starts and evenings possible
Salary: Up to £27,466.16 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Volunteer Team Leader:
- promote and co-ordinate volunteering for the centre and within the local community
- develop contacts internally and externally e.g., with volunteers, employees, and the wider Volunteering Department
- recruit, train, schedule and support a team of diverse volunteers to enhance the smooth running of the centre and make a positive impact within the community
About the team:
- our centres and branches care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home and work towards our strategy – All for Cats
- dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our centres are the face of Cats Protection, and we pride ourselves on our employees providing the very best in animal welfare and customer service
- Our team is made up of a Centre Manager, Deputy Centre Manager a Senior Rehoming & Welfare Assistant and Rehoming & Welfare Assistants
What we’re looking for in our Volunteer Team Leader:
- a full, driving license is essential as some travel in the region is required
- proven team leader/supervisory experience
- a self-starter with good organisational skills and ability to take own initiative
- experience of initiating and planning projects
- dedicated people person with the ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders internally and externally
- understanding of volunteerism is a must!
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 20 April 2025
Interview date: 29 and 30 April 2025
Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- anonymised application form
- in-person interview at the centre
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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As a Finance Manager at Cruse Bereavement Support you will oversee the day-to-day financial transactions made by Cruse Bereavement Support and ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all income and expenditure transactions undertaken. You will also assist in implementing the financial control within the team, oversee month-end processes and monthly payroll, and prepare the monthly management accounts and supporting information. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience at a national charity and make a difference.
How to apply
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. The closing date for applications is 25th April 2025. Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 30 April 2025, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance in their search for a talented and relationship-driven fundraising professional to join as Corporate Partnerships Lead. This pivotal role will focus on building and managing strategic partnerships with corporate organisations and high-value stakeholders to generate vital income and long-term support for the charity's lifesaving work.
Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, the Corporate Partnerships Lead will develop creative campaigns, secure sponsorships and donations, and deliver impactful corporate engagement across a variety of fundraising channels.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement a corporate partnership strategy.
• Identify, pitch to, and secure support from corporate organisations.
• Maintain and grow existing partnerships through tailored initiatives.
• Support major donor engagement and corporate fundraising events.
• Represent the charity at networking and promotional events.
• Track and report on partnership performance and ROI.
About You:
• Proven experience in corporate fundraising, business development, or stakeholder management.
• Track record of securing and managing high-value partnerships.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinker with a creative, proactive approach.
Desirable:
• Previous experience in a not-for-profit setting.
• Understanding of corporate giving strategies.
• Familiarity with CRM systems.
Benefits:
• Hybrid working model.
• Enhanced pension contributions (8% charity contribution).
• Life cover, income replacement, and healthcare scheme.
• Enhanced sickness and maternity scheme.
• Flexible working options.
• Ongoing training and development.
Location: Hybrid – Somerset and Dorset
Salary: Circa £36,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 30th April 2025
This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in helping Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance continue its lifesaving mission.
How to Apply:
Submit your CV and cover letter by 30th April 2025 to be considered.
If you would like to receive a full job pack please email Hannah Laking via the apply button.
Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.
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Part time opportunities with a new project at CPSL Mind.
CPSL Mind is a vibrant, values-led charity that supports local people in their recovery from mental health issues, promotes wellbeing and campaigns against stigma and discrimination.
Smoking Cessation Advisors
Hours: Part-Time, 22.5 Hours per week, Monday – Friday
Contract: Fixed Term Contract to 31st March 2027
Salary: £28,071.00 per annum FTE (£16,842.60 per annum actual)
NJC Salary Scale Point: 18 (April 2024)
Location: Based in our Cambridge office with travel across Cambridgeshire and with the option for hybrid working.
About CPSL Mind
Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.
About the Role and the Project
We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals who will be responsible for coordinating and providing a flexible solutions-focused service to those accessing existing CPSL Mind services. This role requires a proactive, “can do” approach that focuses on innovative approaches to supporting people to achieve their goals around a healthier lifestyle. Working alongside colleagues already providing mental health support to individuals through existing services, this role will provide assessment and specialist support, alongside the trusted professional.
This service is aligned to smoking cessation principles as outlined by the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSNT).
You should be passionate about promoting positive mental health, have excellent verbal and communication skills along with the confidence to promote Smoking Cessation messages, and the service internally and externally.
Closing date: 22nd April 2025
Interviews: To be advised
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
CPSL Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
No agencies please.
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Are you an experienced communications professional that is passionate about using your creative communication skills to make a difference?
This is an extremely exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the further development of Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service.
We are an award-winning local charity that provides specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families across Berkshire and into surrounding counties.
We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and experienced Communications Manager to join our team and who will help us build on our charity’s established reputation. You will lead on the delivery of a marketing and communications strategy that will engage and champion our brand to all our key audiences, internally and externally, in a consistent manner via a number of mediums and platforms.
You will bring creativity, energy, and passion to this role, with responsibility for delivering high-quality marketing assets that will bring our vital work to life in an inspiring way to help grow awareness and increase vital income.
The successful candidate will need to have experience across various areas: PR and brand management, report writing and developing case studies.
The role is based at our state-of-the-art children’s hospice just outside Maidenhead.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We provide specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire
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Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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All of us at The Talent Foundry believe that a young person's success should be determined by the talents and abilities they have, not where they come from.
All too often we hear from teachers in our school network that those from underserved communities are missing out on the skills and development opportunities that could completely change their futures.
In this brand-new role you will broaden our network of eligible schools so that they are aware of, and can access, the fantastic - and free - The Talent Foundry programmes and opportunities for their students.
“I’ll go as far as saying if we could offer a The Talent Foundry session every week for every single student, we would.” Aspirations Lead.
For 16 years, we have been offering programmes in schools which spark and unlock a young person's confidence in the abilities that they have - and connect them to employers and industries where they can have a successful career.
The role
You will be the first point of contact for enquiries to TTF and will proactively promote our opportunities across our network through telephone, email and in-person events.
Building relationships with teachers and career leads in schools and colleges is a crucial part of this role to ensure our marketing and communications reach the right people and meets students’ needs.
You will be a dynamic and confident communicator, who thrives onsuccessfully closing a ‘sale’. All our programmes are fully funded by our amazing partners, and your role - with support from your colleagues - will be to identify schools who meet our eligibility criteria and find innovative ways to bring them into our network.
Responsibilities
- Reaching more underserved young people
- Telling the TTF story
- Attention to detail across administration and data
- Teamwork in outreach
We recommend reading the full job description and person specification for an overview of the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for before applying for this role.
Your experience
- Sales or customer service experience, with demonstrable evidence of hitting/exceeding sales targets
- Use of CRM systems to record and monitor outreach and targets
- Building relationships and confidently communicating with different stakeholders
- Management of high-volume data and keeping accurate records with information from different sources
- Working remotely or in a hybrid environment
- Supporting a team that manages different projects with competing priorities to achieve their communications goals
This is a hybrid role. You will be working from home with IT provided 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 is a reasonable commuting distance for you to able to attend the team days in London.
In our job information pack you can also read our advice on using AI in your application.
We also offer 28 days holiday + bank holidays (as we close for the Christmas period).
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.
Your CV should include: your full work history since leaving full time education and note(s) about any employment gaps between roles.
We receive many applications generated by genAI which often include incorrect information about our charity. Please do not solely rely on AI to write your CV or answers, as providing incorrect or misinformation may mean we discount your application.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. The Talent Foundry, a UK education charity, bridges this gap and improves social mobility for young people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Personal Assistant (PA) to the Rector at St Aldates plays a crucial role in ensuring the ongoing smooth and efficient operation of the Rector’s office. This role involves managing a wide range of administrative and organisational tasks to support the Rector.
The PA will ensure the Rector’s office continues to be organised, focused, and will support the Rector’s ministry responsibilities by managing administrative tasks, coordinating events, and ensuring clear communication. This position is essential for maintaining the smooth operation of the church and supporting its mission to serve the congregation and the wider community.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITES
Correspondence and Diary Management
- Attend regular correspondence meetings throughout the week: Take dictation, draft, and shadow-write email responses on behalf of the Rector.
- Flexible and careful management of the Rector’s diary: Schedule appointments, meetings, and events, ensuring optimal time management.
- Manage tickets, travel, and accommodation: Organise logistics for conferences and trips.
- Welcome visiting groups and guests: Show warm hospitality to visitors throughout the year.
- Respectfully handle confidential and emotionally sensitive information: Including safeguarding cases.
- Assist the Rector with deadlines, time management, and meeting attendance: Ensure the Rector is well-prepared and punctual.
Communication Management
- Attend weekly team meetings: Take notes, communicate key messages, and organize follow-up actions.
- Weekly Services meeting: Capture dates for wedding banns and special services (e.g., Easter, Christmas).
- Prepare and distribute weekly Keynotes: Facilitate clear messaging for Sunday services.
- Manage the overall Preaching Rota: Include regular Sunday Services and special services such as Lent and Advent.
- Attend and input in additional meetings on the Rector’s behalf: Represent the Rector as needed.
- Maintain communication with the Diocese of Oxford: Particularly regarding Sunday service statistics.
- Regularly update the Services Register: Ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Special Projects Management
- Work alongside the Events Team when needed.
- Undertake special projects and assignments as directed by the Rector.
Qualifications and Skills
- Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or in a similar administrative role.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
- Ability to handle a high volume of emails and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
- A proactive and flexible approach to work.
Personal Attributes
- A commitment to the mission and values of St Aldates.
- A positive and supportive attitude.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.