This exciting new role, funded by the National Lottery, will be provide key services to the team, ensuring that the business of ASIRT runs smoothly, an in compliance with regulations.As well as being responsible for financial reporting, you will provide administrative support to the legal work of the team, and work to help develop the systems and process of the organisation.

You will be at the centre of the team as we move into our new strategic plan, at a time of change within the organisation and within the sector. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a career in immigration law within the charity sector. There will be opportunities for development and training for the right candidate.

Specific duties

Administrative responsibilities

• Maintain office administrative systems including filing & electronic records and support the Director to ensure our work is compliant with GDPR, our policies and procedures and the requirements of the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC)
• To provide receptionist duties to the team
• Board support responsibilities
• Support the Director and Board in developing and maintaining the charity’s HR, financial and other policies, procedures, and processes, and carrying out regular reviews alongside the Director in light of business needs and external requirements
• Support the Director with the coordination of Board of Trustees’ meetings, ensure meetings are diarised, the agenda and papers are compiled and distributed in a timely manner and in an appropriate format, and minutes are taken, checked and distributed

Financial responsibilities

• Support the Director in financial matters, such as coding income and expenditure, checking bank statements, liaising with external bookkeeper to ensure payroll is completed accurately, management accounts are received, and so on
• Maintain petty cash processes, including monthly reconciliation
• Team Support responsibilities
• Check and input data within our information management systems (Advice Pro), run reports from the system and record any other activity on other relevant documents and forms
• Place stationery orders and ensure team members have what they need to do their jobs
• Produce client care letters and case closure letters, maintain electronic and paper filing systems

HR responsibilities

• Support recruitment, selection and induction processes, providing administrative support, and guidance and advice to all staff involved to ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to
• Undertake initial training in policies, procedures, and processes, as well as setting up computer and database login, for volunteers, individuals on placement and new employees.
• Support the development of policies and procedures and ensure that all are kept in line with current legislation

Other responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the website and other social media
• Participate in and contribute to own appraisal and supervision process, and continuing professional development
• Other tasks as may be deemed appropriate or necessary to the smooth functioning of the office
•  Be aware of and adhere to the organisation’s policies and procedures, including the organisation’s equal opportunities policies and with due regard for health and safety
• Travel as appropriate to deliver the role
• Work flexibly and be available for occasional out-of-hours, including evenings and weekends

Person Specification

E = essential

D= desirable

Candidates will only be considered for interview if they meet the essential criteria.

Experience

• A demonstrable commitment to the field of migrants’ rights (through work, volunteering or study) (E)
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a small busy team, preferably in an advice or charity setting (E)
• Experience in financial procedures including (but not limited to):  petty cash handling, banking, managing invoice flows and coding and attributing income and expenses, (D)
• Experience of working with a diverse and vulnerable client group (D)
• Experience of organising and minuting meetings (D)
• Experience of working within a quality-regulated environment, e.g. OISC, Lexcel, AdviceUK or other (D)

Skills/knowledge

• Ability to work with a wide range of individuals, groups, and external agencies(E)
• Excellent written and verbal English skills (E)
• Strong computer skills, including speed and accuracy, and a good understanding of spreadsheets, ideally Office 365 cloud based and AdvicePro (E)
• Understanding of typical office equipment, such as photocopying, scanning, printing (E)
• Ability to work to deadlines, manage and prioritise your work effectively (E)
• Some knowledge of HR policies and processes and of GDPR (D)

Personal qualities

• Well organised, able to undertake multiple tasks, work under pressure, meet competing demands, take good decisions and stay focused
• Pay close attention to detail, able to understand different project requirements and monitor against them, including identify errors and omissions against requirements and then ensuring compliance
• Able to work without close supervision and as part of a team, flexible and adaptable
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen, discuss and influence with openness and integrity.

Other requirements

• Our work sometimes requires a degree of flexibility and so the post holder will occasionally be expected to work out of normal office hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Language skills in the communities we work with would be advantageous

APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED FROM PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE OF MIGRATION.

How to apply

Closing date for applications: midnight on 24/1/2020

Interviews will take place week beginning 1/2/2020

Note that at this time our intention is to conduct interviews via a Zoom or similar conference call. Full instructions will be supplied in advance - https://zoom.us/download

Please send a recent CV and a letter of application, expressly addressing the points on the person specification through the Charity Job applciation process.

CRASAC is an award-winning charity seeking an excellent systems administrator to provide key support to our CRASAC Business Team. This role will work closely with the Senior Management Team, requiring someone with a desire for detail and accuracy across a number of crucial areas and the ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity.

The Systems Administrator will play an essential role in the upkeep of our data processes and data quality. Through performing data manipulation, administration and monitoring, this role will ensure that data flowing to and from our core systems are timely and accurate.

This role will lead on key administrative processes across the HR function; managing our digital HR system ‘BreatheHR’, online staff safeguarding (DBS) checks and assisting the team with recruitment and induction administration. This role is for someone who thrives in providing operational excellence and setting up logical processes to ensure systems are optimised to their full potential.

In addition, the Systems Administrator will play an engagement role with our web-based client record management systems (CRMS) database ‘LUNA’.  The role will support other staff within the Client Services Teams to identify technical problems and identify solutions.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for system development and customer satisfaction and has a proactive instinct and excellent communication skills. The Systems Coordinator will need to be comfortable handling a wide range of administrative duties and be able to meet multiple demands and responsibilities. The role may also provide opportunities to offer administrative support to different teams within CRASAC as they help to shape how CRASAC operate and function.

This role is advertised between 28-37 hours per week. 

Any offers of employment for this post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Further details are in the job description and person specification. To apply please download and complete an application form, and upload it via the link included in the form all on our website jobs page. Deadline for receipt of applications is 10th of Janury 2021.

Location: Flexible within England & Wales

Department: Business Development

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

We’re looking for a Business Support Administrator.  

The Business Support Administrator will work across all teams in the Business Development Department and will report into the Business Development Research Manager.  You’ll provide support to enable the department to succeed in their ambitions to achieve the Citizens Advice Future of Advice strategic framework.  You’ll be working in a fast moving environment where the work is varied, so you’ll need to be flexible and have a proactive approach to problem solving with good organisational skills and excellent IT skills. In practice, you’ll be the first point of contact for people who need help with a wide range of tasks like data collection, processing finances, and assisting with organising meetings/events.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

The Impact & Evidence Team Coordinator will provide administrative, financial, and business support to the Director of Impact and Evidence, and their team, to enable us to deliver on our objectives by providing seamless support and delivery. The successful candidate will:

• Understand the needs of the team, the context in which we operate, and focus on problem-solving and working with others to meet objectives.
• Help teams work effectively, maintain partnerships and relationships (internally and externally) and ensure value for money

Support Coordinator

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Person Centred Support Coordinator, working in Coventry.

This is a great opportunity for a rewarding and diverse role where you can make a real difference!

Position: Person Centred Support Coordinator

Location: Coventry

Hours: Part Time, 16 hours per week

Salary: Starting at £9.96 per hour

Benefits: The organisation really values support staff and as well a rewarding career, offer the following benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay – with annual increments
• Employer Pension Contributions
• 28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holiday) with annual increments (up to a total of 33 days) pro rata
• Flexibility
• Excellent Accredited Training
• Paid DBS
• Busy Bees benefits
• Refer a friend scheme

Closing date: 22nd January 2021 – we reserve the right to close this role early, so apply today to avoid disappointment

About the Role of Person Centred Support Coordinator:

The organisation supports people with learning disabilities, if you like working with interesting people, are dedicated and creative and looking for a rewarding and diverse role where you can make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults, then this is the role for you!

As Support Co-ordinator you will champion person centred support of behalf of the people who use our service.

You will ensure all support is person led, to develop, implement and review the support plans to ensure all their needs and dreams are met.

About You:

To be successful in the role of Support Coordinator previous experience of working with adults with learning disabilities is essential.

You will be organised, confident and creative as well as being passionate about the rights of people with learning disabilities, promoting choice, opportunities and independence.

You will need to be a team player with a sense of humour; commitment will go a long way in the role along with honesty, reliability and flexibility. If you can bring fun to the team and encourage people to grow and develop, then we want to hear from you!

You much be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for this role. A working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel is also required for the role.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Support Worker, Senior Support Worker, Service Manager, Home Carer, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker.

Cavell Nurses' Trust is a small but busy charity supporting UK nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants facing personal or financial hardship.

We're recruiting a motivated and enthusiastic Fundraising Officer to join our growing fundraising team to offer vital day to day support, as well as valued contributions to our events, supporter stewardship and communications.

Purpose:

• To manage fundraising administration.
• To support community fundraisers, as well as develop and promote a diverse range of fundraising activities and projects in line with Cavell Nurses’ Trust’s fundraising strategy.
• To continually develop excellent and innovative fundraising communications with supporters and ensure a wonderful experience for donors.

The role principally includes responsibilities in Administration, Supporter Care and Fundraising Communications.

Administration:

• Maintain and update the database of fundraising relationships in line with Cavell Nurses’ Trust policies.
• Manage administrative tasks across all of Cavell Nurses’ Trust’s fundraising strands. This will include thanking and processing donations, answering enquiries, fulfilling mailings, tracking department costs, stock takes and ensuring fundraising materials are up to date. It also includes regular reporting from JustGiving, Virgin Money Giving, Facebook and other online fundraising platforms.
• Respond to general enquiries from supporters
• Keep up to date on areas where Cavell Nurses’ Trust can improve practice and ensure all materials are in line with the Fundraising Regulator best practice.

Supporter Care:

• Fulfil mailings to fundraisers.
• With donor retention a priority, actively maintain and support new and existing relationships with supporters to encourage long-term commitment.
• Support community fundraisers who take on activities/challenges to support our work. Ensure they are well stewarded and inspired to achieve their fundraising potential.
• To represent Cavell Nurses’ Trust at events and meetings as appropriate and giving presentations when required.
• Take a lead on supporting our Ambassadors and regular donors.

Fundraising Communications:

• Working closely with the Communications Manager and Fundraising Manager, support the delivery of a compelling and inspired digital and printed communications plan to encourage fundraising and donations - ensuring all content meets the standards of Cavell Nurses’ Trust.
• This includes scheduling content for social media, monitoring activity on social media, creating copy for emails and letters and supporting the creation of digital advertising.

This list of responsibilities is not exclusive of other responsibilities that properly fall within the remit of this role and may be subject to amendment from time to time by agreement.

Salary:

The salary is £22,000 PA. The contract is for 35 hours a week, with occasional and planned weekend or evening work. You will need a valid UK driving license and to be insured for business travel. The package includes a 5% employer contribution pension.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please submit your CV, along with a ‘thank-you email’ to a donor.

The donor, Mrs Margaret Moore, has made a generous £100 donation to Cavell Nurses’ Trust and commented that this is to say thank you after receiving excellent care from nurses after a short stay in hospital. Please write a suggested thank you letter on behalf of Cavell Nurses’ Trust.

Please attach the thank you letter as a covering letter with your CV.

The deadline for submitting your application is 10 am on Monday 8th February 2021.

If you are shortlisted, we will invite you to attend an online Zoom call interview. Interviews will take place on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th February, so please keep this date free if you apply. If you haven’t heard from us before that date, then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful.

Project Officer

Are you a positive and driven individual who enjoys working autonomously and at times, under pressure?

Project Officer Responsibilities:

As a Project Officer you will be working with our clients unique partnership of stakeholders from agriculture, biodiversity, and government organisations to ensure that the campaign achieves the national delivery plan. A key element of the role will be networking with all partner organisations to ensure their messages get to the key farmer audiences.

As their Project Officer, you will also be the ‘face’ of the campaign, stimulating media interest, organising their online webinar programme and updating their online content (including website, social media, video, podcast). You will also be responsible for providing the secretariat to the programme’s national governance groups.

Project Officer:

They are looking for an enthusiastic coordinator with the energy and enthusiasm to manage a high-profile national programme. You will have experience of managing projects and you should be a self-starter, with high quality organisational and administrative skills, and the ability to prioritise your own workload.

An understanding of the farming industry and its associated environmental impacts/agenda, including environmental land management, and agri-environment schemes would be desirable.

Who are they?

They’re an innovative project promoting environmental management on arable and grassland farms. They’re supported by organisations from across the farming industry, conservation groups and government. Since their launch in November 2009, they have established strong national and local brand recognition with thousands of farmers, growers and advisers now implementing their activities. As they move into a new and exciting phase, their objectives are to embed environmental management as a core principle of all farm businesses, particularly focussing on the challenges for farmers as they plan for the new Environmental Land Management scheme and net zero agriculture. Our client will also provide a coordinated national delivery platform amongst industry led initiatives - The Voluntary Initiative (VI), Tried & Tested (T&T) and the Greenhouse Gas Action Plan (GHGAP).

About them:

They’re the voice of British farming, and their members are at the heart of what they do. On their behalf they lobby government and other stakeholders, develop policy, and provide a range of frontline services. Working for them means working alongside great people, who are recognised for their knowledge and expertise. They offer 25 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays, pro rata) and a friendly working environment.

Location: Based at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire

Type: Fixed Term contract 2 years
 

Hours: 35 per week

Salary circa: £25,000 per annum

Closing date: 31st January 2021

Interview date: 17th February 2021

They are an Equal Opportunities employer and value diversity.

You may have experience of the following: Project Assistant, Project Officer, Junior Project Manager, Farming, Agriculture, Environmental, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Project Management, Trade Union, etc.

Ref: 96332

About Migrant Help: 

Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for over 50 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential. 

We place a high value on employees in relation to the work that they do and the benefits the organisation offers, with an ethos of being a Great Place to Work. This includes understanding the importance of having a work life balance, offering enhanced family friendly provisions, additional holiday entitlements, Perkbox benefits and a non-contributory pension scheme.

Scope of the Role:

• Work as part of the Asylum Services team providing advice, guidance, assistance to complete support applications and briefings to eligible asylum seekers
• To contribute to the overall success of the organisation in accordance with Migrant Help's aims and objectives, by providing high quality service to clients

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and support to asylum seekers, within the specification of the Grant Agreement and Contract with the Home Office
• Provide a support service to asylum seekers to complete asylum support application forms (ASF) for support under Section 95 and Section4 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• Ensure that all applicants are aware of eligibility criteria and their obligations to provide supporting evidence within required timescales
• Provide outreach for vulnerable clients and those with additional support needs, by appointment, at designated locations, as required by the Regional Operations Manager
• Provide telephone advice as may be required and support the telephone advice line by assisting clients to complete asylum support and Section 4 applications by telephone and by appointment
• Assist clients to notify the authority of prescribed change of circumstances
• Provide guidance on immigration related matters advice within the scope of the relevant Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) accreditation level
• Provide advice on general matters e.g. sign-posting
• Provide advice on Voluntary Assisted Return
• Liaise and cooperate with relevant statutory and voluntary agencies on behalf of service users as necessary
• Act as a contact with the Home Office, Social Services, Healthcare Professionals and other relevant agencies for applicants with additional support needs.
• Deliver key touch point briefings to a high standard so that applicants fully understand the information provided. Ensure that information books are given out accordingly.
• Provide information to service users in a timely manner, being aware of other appointments, dispersal date.
• Make contact with dispersal accommodation providers and other relevant agencies, providing letters as appropriate, to ensure vulnerable clients are appropriately supported in their dispersal area.
• Link Asylum Seekers and Failed Asylum Seekers with other relevant organisations
• Keep full accurate and up-to-date case records , complete case follow up within the requisite time scales and undertake any necessary administrative tasks
• Ensure accurate records are kept, especially CRM
• Participate in rota duties on a planned or ad hoc basis as may be required to cover telephone advice line out of hours service
• Respond flexibly to provide cover for all other operational activities.
• Attend and participate in team briefs and meetings
• Keep up to date with legislation and the impact it may have on service users.
• Participate in the Performance and Development Review (PADR) appraisal process
• Participate in all mandatory training and training identified in the PADR process
• Undertake any other duties which may be assigned from time to time and may include cover for other funded projects e.g. Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking and anti-human trafficking operations etc.

Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process. 

Special Requirements:  

- This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

- This post is subject to a Counter Terrorism Check (CTC).

- Suitable candidate must be OISC registered or, have the willingless to work towards OISC qualification.

Therefore the applicant must:

- Hold a valid, full current 10 year British passport; full EU passport or have indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

- Provide full UK address history for the last five years.

- Provide full employment historry for previous 3 years and or suitable documenation to cover any gaps