To provide reception and administrative support to the services, clients, staff and volunteers of Newport Mind to ensure the efficient running of the organisation.

We are looking for someone who would enjoy working in a busy reception area, welcoming and responding to a range of people, working on you own initiative and dealing with multiple tasks.

RSPB Wales HQ (Cardiff) Office Manager
Reference: MAY20210990
Location: RSPB Cymru – HQ
Salary: £18,250.00 - £20,246.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days Annual Leave (pro-rata)
Duration: 8 months

Are you a capable, organised administrator who is looking for a new challenge? We are looking for someone to manage and help us adapt our Wales HQ office environment to new ways of working. You will gain project management skills and experience as you help us manage an office refurbishment and help lead the change in working culture with our staff and volunteers on a full-time contract until 31st March 2022.

What’s the role about?

The Office Manager manages the Cardiff office environment and facilities and provides business support to colleagues, so that staff and volunteers operate efficiently and safely and to meet our environmental standards (Green Dragon accreditation). Responsibilities include management of the office premises, equipment and maintenance contracts, financial and meeting administration, oversight of our fleet cars, maintaining and procuring materials and equipment, provides support to our UK IT colleagues for our local servers and telecoms.

The role also includes a management of a new project to refurbish the office environment to meet our changed needs now that many staff are working more flexibly from home and their requirements from the office have changed. Your responsibilities will include project scope and definition, stakeholder engagement, producing and managing project documentation and highlight reports; risk management, budget management of project costs; contractor liaison, delivery and manage the handover to ‘business as usual’ by formally bringing the project to an end.

What we need from you

You will be an organised and proactive individual, with experience in office administration or premises management. We seek a confident, friendly team player, who is able to develop effective relationships at level, able to work independently and represent the RSPB in a professional and positive manner at all times.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience of office management and administration, including maintaining a safe working environment.
• Experience of liaising with staff, volunteers and external contractors to manage their requirements.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications (especially Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), plus the ability to impart this knowledge to others.
• Knowledge of on line document management and team collaboration tools.
• Able to communicate confidently and effectively with a wide range of audiences whether by phone/video call, email or in person.
• Experience and ability to organise and manage projects through to completion.
• Able to make the best use of time particularly when under pressure from competing priorities, prioritising and delegating tasks effectively, during periods of both low and high demand.
• A positive attitude to proactively identifying and solving problems.
• Able to secure support for office administrative processes and co-ordinate other people to help deliver tasks in support of safe working environment.
• Minimum of five GCSEs, including Maths and English.
• A team player, able to work independently.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• At least two A-Levels or equivalent
• Knowledge of project management approaches and project management frameworks
• Knowledge and experience of budget management terminology, processes and of managing and reporting financial information.
• Experience of providing administrative support within a large and complex organisation.
• Spoken Welsh is desirable.
• Support for RSPB’s mission and values, and an understanding of/willingness to learn about the RSPB’s work in Wales in order to best support this in the office environment.

Closing date: 23:59, 04 July 2021
We will be conducting interviews for this vacancy from week commencing 12th July 2021.

To Apply and For More Information:

If you would like to apply or find out more about this position, please click the 'Apply' button. You will be directed to our website where you can complete your application.

No agencies please.

35 Hours per week – Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2022

We have big goals over the next few years.

We’re going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we’ll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

Will you join us?

The purpose of this job is to contribute to the delivery of Mind's objectives and ongoing development by supporting the Engagement team within the broader Workplace Wellbeing team, including being responsible for managing enquiries, administrative support and financial processing as well as supporting the wider Workplace Wellbeing team as required. This means you will work with a range of stakeholders internally and externally.

You will contribute to Mind's vision of promoting and protecting better mental health for all by being the first point of contact for enquiries into the team, ensuring they are logged and responded to appropriately and supporting the Engagement Managers on initial needs analysis with enquirers.

Candidates will have excellent administrative and organisational skills, including financial processing (e.g. raising purchase orders and invoices etc) and will display a high level of attention to detail. With proven ability to undertake a varied and at times fast-paced workload, you’ll work on your own initiative, priorities workload and planning your own time effectively.

The contract will run until 31st March 2022 with the possibility of extension

Closing Date: 5th July 2021

Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates – therefore we encourage an early application.

This position will initially, in line with current and potentially future guidance, be based from home. Post lockdown this role will retain some flexibility but post holders will be expected to be in the office a minimum of two days thereafter (or more, depending on the arrangements of your team)

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria.

MAF UK is excited to be rolling out a sponsored aircraft engineering training scheme to those resident in the UK and Ireland. We are seeking to enable aspiring aircraft maintenance engineers to join MAF and work overseas.

If you're successful, we will help you achieve the theoretical knowledge and practical experience necessary to obtain an EASA B1 or B2 licence. You will then go on to serve with MAF in various programmes across Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. 

Practical experience

To gain the required practical experience for your licence, you will be placed in one of our partner maintenance organisations, with the opportunity to work on a wide range of commercial aircraft. 

Financial assistance

MAF UK will provide financial assistance by employing candidates on fixedterm contracts for the period of service. 
This assists with living expenses and accommodation costs. MAF UK will also cover the cost of tuition for both the approved and modular routes. For those on the degree route, MAF UK will pay monthly student loan repayments for the length of active service. During practical assignments, maintenance providers will employ candidates directly and pay a salary in line with industry standards.

Training agreement

In view of MAF UK’s investment, successful candidates will be required to sign a training agreement binding them to service with MAF following the completion of their studies and practical experience. This agreement will normally last between four and eight years. Self-withdrawal from overseas service will require pro rata repayment of training-related costs.

Educational requirements

Completion of A level mathematics and physics at grade B and above, plus MAF specific occupational requirements that are outlined on our website. 

Selection

The selection process will include interviews, technical evaluations, and the completion of medical and psychological assessments.

Application Process

Download and complete the application form found on our website.  If you have questions during this process, feel free to drop us an email.

There is an occupational requirement for staff to be committed Christians, sent and supported by their home Church, and able to support and promote the Christian ethos and beliefs of MAF as a mission organisation through taking part in Christian activities such as Church events, prayer meetings etc.  This role (unless otherwise specified) requires some personal support raising to be carried out under the guidance and training of MAF UK.

Applicants must be resident in the UK or Ireland and have the support of their local home Church in order to apply to MAF UK for this training opportunity.

The Young Carers Development Trust has grown and consolidated over the last four years and we are seeking the right individual to take the trust forwards to our next stage of growth.  YCDT wishes to recruit an experienced individual to support the development of our young carers and to support the Development Mentors (DMs) in their work.  You will be one of three directly employed staff members. The Charity Manager oversees the development, governance and administrative elements of the charity’s work and you will work closely together to ensure that cover is provided. You will provide supervision and support to our team of 20 DMs.  You will be fully supported by the board of trustees. 

The Service Manager has oversight of the young carers that we work with and there are a series of targets and deadlines associated with this role. Not all targets will be met directly by the Service Manager personally but through networking, using existing contacts and resources and by delegation to the appropriate trustees and other persons/ third parties. 

1. Operational

Development Mentors

The Service Manager is responsible for

• Developing the job description and recruiting DMs in line with YCDT’s Safer Recruitment
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• Maintaining an ongoing and positive, supportive relationship with all DMs.
• Identifying training needs and providing training for DMs as part of a structured development programme that reflects the needs of the young carers
• Supporting DMs to build and implement young carer actions plans with the aim of supporting their young carer to reach their potential
• Supporting DMs to identify and report any concerns including safeguarding concerns
• Carrying out monthly or bimonthly supervision meetings with DMs and record notes for meetings as a routine.
• Running group support sessions for DMs

Young Carers

The Service Manager is responsible for:

• Working with the Charity Manager to network with Young Carers referral agencies
• Supporting the Charity Manager to manage the initial referral process
• Identifying appropriate referrals, obtaining trustee approval and then matching them to an available DM, supported by the Charity Manager
• Supporting the development of a productive and healthy mentoring relationship between the DM and young carer that is strengths-based and orientated around the young carer’s needs, interests, and ambitions
• Acting as designated safeguarding lead (DSL) and logging and reporting any concerns to the appropriate trustee
• Using a multi-agency approach to prevent and address safeguarding issues
• Liaising and networking with other organisations to implement an effective support and development plan that will help the young carer reach their potential
• Running group social sessions and skills workshops for all YCDT young carers

Ambassadors

• Developing and implementing an “Ambassadors Programme” for our alumni which includes young carer consultation in its design and offers a bespoke training package and further development opportunities.
• Using Ambassadors to inspire, encourage and motivate other young carers.

Outreach and Service Development

The Services Manager is responsible for:

• Developing the reputation, range and offer of YCDT by :
  • providing virtual skills and support sessions for Young Adult Carers (YACs) across the country.
  • producing a regular YAC News e-bulletin for our registered mailing list of YACs and professionals working with YACs
  • Forming and maintaining relationships with young carer and carer services across the country
  • Forming and maintaining relationships with organisations/institutions that will support YCDT’s mission (e.g. universities, schools, widening participation programmes etc)
• Hosting a targeted annual “Aspirations Conference”  for YACs with contributions from the aforementioned networks

1. Strategic

The Service Manager is responsible for:

• Supporting the Charity Manager and trustee board to develop strategic plans to support the stability and growth of the charity.
• Attend and provide the agenda for quarterly “service delivery and development” subcommittee meetings and implement motions carried forward.
• Prepare a report for and attend quarterly trustee board meetings.

1. Monitoring and Evaluation

The Service Manager is responsible for:

• Designing and implementing tools fit for monitoring and evaluating all YCDT services/offers
• Using these tools as a feedback loop to improve our services and reporting
• Creating an annual Impact Report, supported by the Charity Manager
• Running an annual young carer survey and using the results to improve our service
• Running an annual DM survey and using the results to improve volunteer experience
• Using young carer consultation at strategic levels to develop the service

1. Governance

The Service Manager is responsible for:

• Supporting the Charity Manager to update policies and procedures as required (supported by trustees).
• Implement all operational policies and procedures, work with the Charity Manager to update as necessary and review annually.

1.  Financial / Fundraising

The Service Manager is responsible for:

• Supporting the Charity Manager to ensure that all DM and beneficiary expenses and financial records are kept in order at all times.
• Providing the Charity Manager with appropriate case studies, impact data and reports for our funders.
• Achieving a £20,000 fundraising target.

1. Marketing and communications

The Service Manager is responsible for:

• Ensuring that the Charity Manager has fresh content for use across all our media.
• Ensuring that there are effective means of communication in place between young carers, DMs, trustees and our networks and that the charity remains GDPR compliant
• Using social media to promote our work and mission.

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a lively, dynamic, and driven Community and Events Team. Over the last decade, Breast Cancer Now has built up a strong events function, with Community and Events currently accounting for nearly a quarter of the charity’s overall voluntary income.

However, this past year has been incredibly challenging within the charity events sector, with many of our live events on hold until social distancing measures ease. At Breast Cancer Now we were quick to respond, pivoting to virtual events and developing a sector leading virtual challenges programme that delivered meaningful fundraising events for our supporters throughout the pandemic whilst raising vital funds for the charity.

We are now looking to continue to grow this new and exciting area of our work.

You will play a key role within the Community and Events Team to support the delivery of our innovative virtual challenges on behalf of the organisation, delivering a high value range of events and maximising supporter experiences and retention.

You will project manage some aspects of the events, building excellent relationships both internally and with key event suppliers and platforms.

With the support of the Events Manager and working with the Digital and Strategic Insights Team, you will deliver impactful and innovative supporter care to build the engagement of our virtual fundraisers, whilst supporting the overall delivery and scoping of our virtual events portfolio to position us as the go-to charity for virtual events.

About you

You will have experience delivering virtual challenge events and building excellent supporter journeys to improve conversion, fundraising per head and long-term support.

Your experience using Facebook as an engagement tool, as well as your excellent communication skills will drive our virtual challenges from strength to strength. Your ability to provide high quality customer care whilst working in a busy and fast-paced environment will be critical in this role.

You will have a high attention to detail and a passion for virtual events fundraising and the wider charity sector.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Please note that currently Breast Cancer Now is following Government guidelines regarding working from home. Although the role is office based, at present the expectation is that once restrictions are eased, we will follow a blended approach between office and home working. This role can be based in any of our offices – London, Cardiff, Sheffield, or Glasgow. Should you have any queries with regards to this please email us in the first instance, using the contact details provided by clicking on the apply button.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date Wednesday 7 July 2021 at 11:59pm

Interview date Tuesday 13 July 2021 (virtual)

Type of Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover until end of February 2022 (immediate start)

Mind Cymru’s purpose is to lead Mind’s work in Wales and to ensure that our impact is strong in both nations. Mind has a federated structure of Local Mind delivery organisations of which there are 20 in Wales.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Mind Cymru on a fixed term maternity cover as an Executive Assistant to the Director of Mind Cymru, with responsibility for the effective running of the Director’s office, managing diaries and key meetings and coordinating briefings on key areas of policy.

You will manage a busy schedule that involves the co-ordination of corporate and other work activities being carried out across the organisation and have the interpersonal and organisational skills required to do this professionally and in accordance with Mind’s values.

With proven experience in a high level administrative, personal assistant or advisor role, you will have excellent written skills (English and Welsh is desirable but not essential), as well as all round communications skills, particularly the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to a range of audiences. The ability to work on own initiative without daily supervision and to be able to prioritise work effectively and manage multiple tasks across a complex organisation is essential for this role.

Closing Date 18th June 2021

In line with government guidelines, this position will most likely be a hybrid mix of homeworking and time at the Mind Cymru office.

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates – therefore we encourage an early application.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria

Job title:Head of Engagement - Wales 

Location:Based remotely in South Wales (Cardiff, Swansea or Newport) 

Responsible to:National Engagement Director

Salary:£35,000 – £45,000 per annum FTE 

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered. 

Why us?  

Speakers for Schools are a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has doubled in size in the past year. This has supported 278% growth in our Experience programme and 10% growth in our Inspiration programme during the past 12 months.

We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.

We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives through raising aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference to by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify PwC and almost two hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities for all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.

To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles. 

Role Summary 

This role is intended to lead a team in a dedicated region to deliver our customer experience across our portfolio of programmes.

You will manage direct reports to support schools, employers and stakeholders across the region. Coaching outstanding performance, measuring and raising standards through KPI management and ensuring the team remains engaged and motivated to perform. 

Key Duties / Responsibilities 

The role will be responsible for: 

• Growing and leading the region to deliver significant national growth in Experience and Youth Card Programmes. 

• Working with regional stakeholders (Local Government, EBPs, Employer Groups, Large and Medium sized employers and others) to deliver partnership opportunities resulting in Experience and Progression opportunities as well as discounts and other opportunities for young people. 

• Leading your team engagement with employers, and education and training providers to embed the progression programme as and when this is launched, which will contribute to your team income. 

• Managing senior-level relationships across organisations and institutions based in your region. 

• Leading the delivery of commercial and philanthropic income to meet organisational income targets in your region. 

• Responsible for delivery and completion of own operational and administrative activity 

• Ensuring employer and placement targets are met in your area and delivered in line with organisational targets. 

• Ensuring that discount and opportunity targets are met in accordance with organisational targets. 

• Leading on the delivery of regional School, College and Young person programme enrolment targets for Experience, Progression and Youth Card.

• Leading on the promotion of Inspiration opportunities to schools, colleges and young people in your region to increase engagement. 

• Delivering the regional engagement stakeholder strategy as defined by the National Engagement Director. 

Key skills and experience:  

Essential: -  

• Professional experience with a proven track record of effective Programme delivery in a relatable area. 

• Must be resident in your own region 

• Demonstrable experience working with corporate or high-profile stakeholders on youth engagement programmes (ideally related to work experience, future talent or corporate social responsibility/citizenship in some way). 

• Confident, highly professional communicator and able to create written briefs, documents and presentations to a high standard. 

• Experience of managing a team. 

• Sociable and confident and happy building and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders 

• Excel at organising their workload and enjoy driving work forward independently 

• Think strategically and can change tactics while still meeting larger objectives.

Desirable: - 

• Experience of leadership in a scaling organisation. 

• Experience of implementing business opportunities and new ideas to generate growth. 

• Experience implementing monitoring and impact processes. 

• Working knowledge of the UK state education sector, including career related opportunities and funding opportunities. 

• Advanced level of IT competency, ideally with experience of Salesforce, sophisticated e-management software and comfortable with bespoke online portal. 

We are looking forward to holding video interviews through June 2021 and appointing our Head of Engagement Wales swiftly so we can start delivering a difference in July and beyond. You must have the right to work in the UK without visa restriction to be considered. 

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools: 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 

• Morning of your birthday off

• Pension scheme

• CharlieHR perks

• Perkbox

• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core  

At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity if at our core, join us. 

How to apply:   

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.  

The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools: 

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, before the closing date, and will take place over Microsoft Teams. We may appoint before this date depending on applications. 

The closing date for this role is Friday 25th June 2021.

Our new team member will start ASAP. 

£27,276 - £31,560 p/a (please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual)

Permanent, full-time (35 hrs p/w)

Location be agreed (local to successful candidate’s base location) – Extensive travel across England & Wales required

Ref: QCO-211

Are you a proactive, dynamic and highly organised individual with proven experience of successfully internally auditing or conducting compliance reviews to achieve contractual and organisational requirements? Looking for an exciting and rewarding new career opportunity?

About St Giles

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

St Giles and The Wise Group have formed a partnership with the aim of supporting the Probation Resettlement reforms by offering high-quality women’s services underpinned by staff who have lived experience and cultural competency. To achieve this, we are looking for a Quality and Compliance Officer to lead on internally auditing the delivery of the Personal Wellbeing and Specialist Women’s contracts to ensure compliance. 

About this exciting opportunity

Working as part of a multi-agency team providing person-centred support, this key role will see you develop a schedule for auditing each of the Wellbeing and Specialist Women’s Service contracts, ensuring a range of methods are used. You will conduct regular internal audit visits (virtually or in person), escalate any serious non-compliance or serious breaches, and provide feedback to the contract manager after each internal audit visit.

You will also be expected to prepare reports summarising the findings from each internal audit visit, remaining independent and objective and maintaining confidentiality where appropriate, plus liaise with the Internal Quality Assurance team to ensure that observations of groupwork and one-to-one sessions are scheduled. Support contract managers to compile reports to the St Giles Wise Board and Commissioners and participating in team meetings to highlight findings from the auditing activities are also key duties.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of developing and operating systems to monitor and report on contract compliance
• Proven record of supporting the management of high value, outcome-driven partnership services
• Extensive administrative experience with a methodical approach and a strong eye for detail
• Strong background in working with partner organisations towards common objectives
• Sound understanding of audit, compliance, and continuous improvement practices

• Knowledge or previous experience of person-centred support service delivery

• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervision, season ticket loan and much more.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: 11pm, 29th June 2021. Interviews: 6th July 2021.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.