Administration Executive Jobs in Manchester
Summary
The Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership was set up in 2017 with the mission to 'develop inspirational leaders who are called, connected, committed to deliver the Church of England vision for education'. Since then, it has operated a wide range of leadership development programmes, networks, research, conference and events, and published a range of key leadership resources to equip school leaders at every level to put their vision into practice.
Part of this provision has been as a very successful national provider of NPQ programmes. Beginning in 2017 with the delivery of NPQs for Headteachers, our suite of programmes has now expanded to include programmes for Specialist Teachers, Senior Leaders and also Executive Leaders. More recently, a partnership between the Church of England and the Catholic Education Service is also enabling programmes to be delivered more widely as together our school provision represents around 34% of the sector.
You will be supporting the Learning Specialist's work across a range of digital systems, although primarily the Blackboard LMS. The role will focus on ensuring our NPQ participants and participants on other programmes have the best possible experience when using the LMS by providing technical support and administration. This will also include responsibility for responding to queries from delivery partners and participants about Blackboard. Where necessary, this will also require working across other systems, including the Salesforce CRM, and supporting with live teaching sessions on Zoom, Teams or other platforms.
- This is a fixed-term contract until 31st December 2025
- Whilst this is a remote role, the post-holder will need to travel for the following reasons:
- Education Office Team Days (3 per year)
- Education Office Residential (2 days, including 1 overnight stay in the autumn)
- NPQ Team Days (approx 3 per year)
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
- Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and their administration
- Experience of adapting curriculum content (using multimedia, creativity and knowledge of instructional design etc.) for an LMS or live training sessions based off existing material
- Customer service approach and ability to triage varying technical issues; ensuring prompt responses
- A salary of £34,801 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
Role Context and Purpose
Following recent and projected growth of the organisation, Gaddum is looking to recruit additional resource within the Central team to bolster its support to the organisation, ensuring it delivers safe and high quality services.
The post holder, line managed by the Finance and Resources Director, will join the Finance Assistant and Central Services Coordinator in providing additional resource to the centralised function. Whilst the specific focus of the role will be by way processing payroll and employee expenses, due to the size of the team, there is an expectation that they will work closely with the Central Services Coordinator and Finance Assistant providing additional support to those roles when needed. This is an up to 28 hours per week role, working flexibly and hybrid to suit the needs of the organisation and individual.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Management and delivery of Gaddum’s monthly payroll for all employees:
- Collating information and inputting into company system
- Ensuring accurate and timely processing of salaries including adding new starters, processing leavers, and any other contractual changes
Management of pension scheme:
- Ensuring compliance with auto-enrolment pension
- Adding new starters and processing leavers with the pension provider along with any changes that might impact pension
- Updating pension provider with any monthly contributions
- Supporting employees with payroll queries and investigating discrepancies
- Prepare salary reports to management, explaining key reasons for variances to budget
- Processing and payment of employee expenses on a bi-weekly basis
- Regular cover for Central Services Coordinator on their non-working days and during periods of leave
- Support Finance Assistant during periods of leave and busy periods
- Provide Administrative support with Central team
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- To meet regularly with Finance & Resources Director for supervisions
- Undertake additional duties within competence of post holds as required by the Finance & Resources Director
- Flexible approach to working patterns and in-office working days
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to support and expand the integration of Youth Voice into our organisation and work with our passionate Youth Team to ensure that Winston’s Wish is driven by the voices and experiences of bereaved children and young people.
In the past 3 years we have recruited over 100 members to our Youth Team to help us in our mission to make sure that no child or young person grieves alone. Through their voices and experience we have made huge change to the way we support others. This role is key to making sure their voices are heard.
You will support the Head of Youth Participation & Engagement in the administration, facilitation and delivery of Youth Participation & Engagement throughout Winston’s Wish to champion youth voice and involvement in all that we do.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
· To co-ordinate and provide safe spaces for Youth Ambassadors to take part in Youth-Led activities and projects.
· To be a key link between Youth Ambassadors and staff, making sure their voices and experiences are heard.
· To recruit and engage young people, and their families, to enable them to feel comfortable to join our Participation service.
· To support the Head of Youth Participation & Engagement to develop opportunities for children, young people and their families/carers to be actively involved throughout the organisation.
· Lead and facilitate small scale participation projects with the Youth Team.
· To maintain records of all interactions with stakeholders, using salesforce.
· To be able to work flexibly, including regular evening and occasional weekend work in response to participants availability.
· Support the Head of Youth Participation & Engagement to create opportunities for the Youth Team, working alongside teams throughout the organisation to do this.
· Support the Head of Youth Participation & Engagement in planning and facilitating the Youth Forum.
· Work with young people to create meaningful content and service recommendations.
· Work across the Winston’s Wish team, sharing, promoting and training in best practice in Youth Voice.
· To assist in planning, organising and delivering participation events (virtually and in-person).
· Ensure the safety and wellbeing of members of the Youth Team through adherence to the organisation’s safeguarding policy and practices.
· Maintain accurate records throughout all services, complying with the organisation’s recording and reporting requirements.
All Staff
· Contribute to the vision and mission of Winston's Wish; whilst embedding the values into your daily work activities.
· Promote equality of opportunity, diversity and anti-racism in accordance with Winston’s Wish policies.
· Contribute to the overall success of the charity’s fundraising needs by providing case studies, attending events and adding value to the experience of our supporters as required.
· Contribute to the brand and reach of the charity by working alongside our Marketing & Communications Team when relevant press opportunities arise or when required for social media and online content (including the use of photography).
· Work to objectives, targets and work plans agreed with your line manager.
· Undertake specific projects and other ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager, fulfilling any deadlines, reviews and reporting procedures required.
· Take an active part in the Quarterly review process and participate in training agreed with your line manager.
· Recognise and champion the lived experience of children and young people with bereavement within your work.
· Ensure the health and safety of all colleagues, volunteers and visitors in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
· Minimum 3 years experience of working with children & young people in a health, social care, youth, community or education setting.
· Experience of advocating for the interests of young people, or a vulnerable, marginalised, or under-represented community.
· Good written and oral communication skills, with experience of tailoring these to a wide range of audiences.
· Experience of facilitating groups with young people.
· Knowledge of different facilitation approaches and methods.
· Demonstratable experience of safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and an ability to practice in a way that promotes this.
· Experience of building trusting relationships with children and young people, and creating safe spaces.
· Passion for Youth Voice.
· Understanding of the challenges that participation work can present, and experience of how to overcome this.
· Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external organisations.
Desirable
· Experience holding online groups for young people.
· Experience of working in bereavement sector.
Recruitment Timetable
Application deadline: Sunday 27th April 2025
Interviews: w/c 12th May 2025
Interview location: MS Teams
Please note, those applicants shortlisted for an interview will also be required to attend a Youth Forum Panel Discussion via Zoom. This will take place in the evening, date TBC.
Winston’s Wish reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.
Winston’s Wish is a charity that helps children, teenagers and young adults find their feet when their worlds are turned upside down.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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 seeking a highly organised and proactive Senior Executive Assistant (virtual) to support our CEO and the broader leadership team including the Chair and Vice Chair of our Independent Advisory Group (IAG) and Board Chair. This remote EU-time zone role is central to optimising leadership effectiveness and the organisation’s operational efficiency. The role will blend high-level executive assistance with strategic support, project management, and stakeholder engagement to help drive Travalyst’s mission forward. This role offers a dynamic and diverse set of responsibilities, allowing you to both grow professionally as well as make a tangible impact on Travalyst's success and sustainability mission.
Executive Assistance
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Provide comprehensive diary management for the CEO (and broader leadership team where required), including scheduling meetings, coordinating agendas, and organising travel arrangements.
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Act as a key point of contact among stakeholders, managing relationships and communications with tact and professionalism.
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Support the CEO in managing relationships with the Duke of Sussex’s office (Archewell) and other high-profile partners.
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Oversee logistical arrangements for events, meetings, and speaking engagements, ensuring seamless execution.
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In busy times, assist in triaging the CEO’s inbox, helping to draft responses, prioritise communications, and ensure timely follow-ups.
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Book Executive Leadership Team (ELT) business travel arrangements, including flights, transportation, accommodation and planning for dietary needs to be met.
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Liaise with other staff and board members on behalf of the CEO / leadership team, when appropriate.
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Assist in accurately and succinctly minuting meetings on behalf of the CEO where required.
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Conduct research where required on sustainability and travel-related topics, synthesising insights to inform decision-making and communications.
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Prepare briefing documents, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
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Comprehensive use of G-Suite, Mailchimp, Miro, Slack and Salesforce. Use of project management software such as Notion also an advantage.
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Act as a culture ambassador, proactively fostering a positive and inclusive organisational culture.
IAG Support
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Prepare, support and debrief IAG meetings and any IAG sub-task groups, and manage records and distribution of key advice and decisions.
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Follow up with internal teams on the impact of advice given.
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Manage scheduling, support with invoicing, etc.
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Monitor IAG governance processes and performance, and make recommendations for improving processes.
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Run the project management side of the IAG (e.g. Notion, weekly goals spreadsheet).
Event Management
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Alongside other assisting team members, play a central role in external event management and coordination e.g. of Global Convening. Coordinating logistics inclusive of travel and accommodation, as well as overseeing communications, agenda, activities and all food and beverage.
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Logistical coordination for speaking engagements at events, such as GBTA/COP etc, and co-ordinating meetings/dinners and/or coalition workshops, where possible.
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Plan, organise, and execute sustainable virtual and hybrid events such as webinars, workshops, team socials, regular secretariat meetings, conferences including Secretariat off-site events.
How do we work?
We approach our work with courage and humility, embracing challenges directly while striving for excellence in all that we do. We value innovation, taking risks, and making informed decisions to deliver meaningful impact. Adaptability is at the core of our approach as we navigate evolving opportunities and challenges. Above all, we prioritise collaboration and care — for each other and for the planet we share. As a fully remote team, we depend heavily on video calls and digital tools to stay connected and effective. While we acknowledge we are not perfect, we pride ourselves on maintaining a growth mindset, always seeking opportunities to learn, improve, and make a difference every day.
What skills we’re looking for:
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Executive-Level Experience: Proven experience as a senior EA, ideally supporting C-suite executives in fast-paced environments for 4+ years.
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Strategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to complex challenges.
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Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including drafting professional correspondence, minuting and preparing reports.
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Organisational Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with excellent attention to detail.
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Tech Savvy: Proficient in virtual collaboration tools (e.g., G-Suite, Microsoft Office, Notion, Slack, Salesforce) and comfortable troubleshooting basic IT issues.
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Confidentiality: Experience handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
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Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, remote working environment.
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Proactive Problem Solver: Ability to anticipate needs and proactively address issues on behalf of the CEO.
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Time Management: Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
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Team Player: A collaborative attitude with the ability to work effectively within a remote team.
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Customer Service Orientation: A commitment to providing exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders.
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Educational Background: A relevant degree or professional qualification is advantageous.
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Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of sustainable travel and tourism, with the ability to engage meaningfully on the subject will be advantageous but not essential.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while providing essential support to the leadership team. If you possess the required skills and are passionate about sustainability, we invite you to apply for this exciting position.
An ‘Open to All’ employer, we warmly welcome everybody to the team. People of colour, LGBTQIA+ people, neurodiverse people, individuals with impairments, and parents are encouraged to apply. We encourage you to notify our team of your pronouns at any stage of your application. We also welcome applications from people who come from communities that are directly affected by the impacts of travel and tourism. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process as required. Please add any adjustment requests to your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working Pattern: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Location: Remote but potential hybrid working (some travel and occasional evening and weekend work required)
Holiday Entitlement: 25 days plus bank holidays
Closing Date: Sunday 13th April 2025
Start Date: As soon as possible from Tuesday 6 May 2025
The Tolkien Society is seeking an exceptional candidate with strong leadership experience to become its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
As CEO, you will consolidate and build on recent growth while ensuring the charity delivers its objectives to advance education and promote research into the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
You will act as the public face of the charity, work with and advise the board of trustees in relation to the Society’s activities, and oversee the management and administration of the charity.
About The Tolkien Society
The Tolkien Society is an educational charity that promotes the life and works of writer and academic J.R.R. Tolkien, best-known as the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. It was founded as a fan club in 1969 and became a registered charity in 1977. Since then it has grown considerably and is about to become a charitable incorporated organisation. Until now run entirely by volunteers, it is looking to enter a new phase of growth as it hires its first staff.
Main Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities will be to:
- provide strategic leadership to achieve the Society’s objectives;
- oversee the charity’s day-to-day operations;
- develop and implement a cohesive membership expansion and retention strategy;
- establish new income streams to ensure sustainable growth;
- improve and maintain good corporate governance;
- ensure the charity complies with relevant regulatory and legal obligations;
- manage budgets, financial planning and reporting to ensure strong financial health;
- represent the Society in public engagements, the media, and external partnerships;
- lead and support staff and volunteers, ensuring a positive and effective working environment; and
- foster strong relationships with trustees, members, volunteers and other key stakeholders.
We are looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running, so knowledge of the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien and familiarity with The Tolkien Society are essential.
Please download the job description and person specification for full role responsibilities and criteria.
Application Process
Please upload your CV and covering letter to our online portal via the ‘Apply Now’ button.
Your covering letter should include in no more than two pages of size 12 font:
- why you would like to work for The Tolkien Society;
- how you meet the requirements set out in the job description;
- an overview of your knowledge of J.R.R. Tolkien’s life and works, and your experience with The Tolkien Society; and
- a brief outline of your vision for The Tolkien Society over the next five years.
Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview in the week beginning Monday 28 April 2025.
N.B. You must have the right to work in the UK which we will request at application and interview stage.
Data Protection Notice
Your personal data will be stored securely and processed only for recruitment purposes. It will be retained for up to six months after the recruitment process concludes, after which it will be permanently deleted.
The Tolkien Society is an educational charity that promotes the life and works of writer and academic J.R.R. Tolkien, best-known as the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. It was founded as a fan club in 1969 and became a registered charity in 1977. Since then it has grown considerably and has recently become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Until now run entirely by volunteers, it is looking to enter a new phase of growth as it hires its first staff.
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Partnerships Executive (Interim)
The Partnerships Executive plays a key role in developing CST’s commercial relationships. Their primary responsibility is to secure conference exhibition sales to meet budget targets and manage all aspects of the exhibitor experience from prospecting to on-the-day support, to post-event communications. They also manage listings in the Directory of Services and work closely with the Partnerships Manager to support the prospecting process.
Reporting to: Partnerships Manager
Key responsibilities
1. Ensure that exhibition sales targets are met for each CST conference.
2. Maintain the CRM for commercial organisations, including creating and managing prospect groups and executing effective exhibition sales campaigns.
3. Create and maintain relevant webforms.
4. Provide excellent end-to-end support for exhibitors, including in person at larger conferences to ensure that all exhibitors’ needs are met on the day.
5. Gather feedback from exhibitors on the quality of their experience and report on what worked well and areas for improvement following each event.
6. Maintain and update marketing collateral to support CST’s commercial activities such as brochures, floorplans, briefings and manuals.
7. Cross-promote the Directory of Services to exhibitors along with other opportunities to work with CST where relevant.
8. Manage the sales and onboarding process for the Directory of Services, including overseeing the references, undertaken by a third party, sending out agreements and liaising with the marketing team on the promotion of new suppliers.
9. Support the Partnerships Manager in the development of the commercial pipeline for CST partnerships by holding initial meetings with new prospects and identifying opportunities for engagement.
Skills and Qualities of Applicant
- Excellent customer facing skills
- Good communication
- Strong organisation skills and good attention to detail
- Independent worker
- Proactive and takes initiative
- Creative and solutions oriented
- Approachable and friendly
- A helpful team player
- Background and Experience
- Sales experience appreciated •
- Target oriented
- Events/service industry experience beneficial
Closing date: Midday 7th April 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via Microsoft Teams on 16th April 2025 with 2nd stage interviews via Microsoft Teams on 17th april 2025.
Contract start Date: 2nd June 2025.
We reserve the right to close the advert early dependant on candidate responses volume.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CEO
We’re looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead our vital work, bringing their expertise in data and technology and their passion for nature to drive the NBN Trust forwards.
Position: CEO
Salary: £65,575 – £68,854 depending on experience.
Location: Fully remote, working from home, with some travel.
Contract: Permanent.
Hours: 35 hours per week. Flexibility regarding working pattern.
Closing date: 9am, Friday 11 April 2025
Interviews: 1st round, week commencing w/c 28 April. 2nd round, week commencing 5 May.
The NBN Trust is a nature charity with a difference. Our mission is making data work for nature. The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries on Earth and, if we’re to stand any hope of fixing it, we’re going to need data. Lots of data. “What gets measured gets done”, as the saying goes. We need to understand what we’ve lost and what remains. We need to set targets for nature’s recovery. And we need to measure success as nature turns the corner and starts to make a comeback.
That’s where the NBN Trust comes in. We support the entire UK conservation movement by providing public access to the wildlife data that’s needed to make good decisions for nature. We’re a conservation charity, tech charity and people charity rolled into one – a unique combination!
You’ll be responsible for:
· Driving the delivery of our strategy and vision of making data work for nature.
· Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with our partners, funders and stakeholders.
· Overseeing the day-to-day management of the NBN Trust, ensuring financial sustainability, staff performance and wellbeing, and good governance.
We’re looking for someone with a data or digital background, with a track record of overseeing the delivery a high-quality user experience through digital products and commercialising data or digital services. Passion for nature conservation is essential, as well as a desire to engage with the many natural history specialists who contribute data to the NBN Atlas. We’re looking for an ambitious individual with an agile, entrepreneurial mind-set, who can drive income generation and growth.
The ideal candidate understands what an excellent data platform looks like and how to continually evolve this to keep up with trends and developments. Attention to detail and ability to horizon-scan is key in overseeing the Trust’s projects and key work streams and ensuring good governance. The NBN Trust is a small team, with a big responsibility, undergoing a period of change, and your role will be to steer the staff through this change and deliver the NBN Trust’s strategy.
We’re a 100% remote-working charity, so you’ll need to be comfortable and effective working from home. The whole team meets up four times a year for in-person team meetings (in London and other locations around the UK). The post holder may be required to work occasional weekends and evenings.
Applicants must reside in the UK and be eligible to work in the UK.
We’re an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We welcome all applicants, and we’re striving to create an inclusive and diverse team. If you’re interested in joining us, please read the Job Pack – and get in touch if there’s anything you’d like to ask.
When applying, if possible, please also complete and return the EDI Recruitment Questionnaire. This is not mandatory but will ensure we can gather information across a range of questions such as ethnicity, religion, working background, etc. to monitor the diversity of applicants.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
We have an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent communication skills to join the staff of a social enterprise. The core function of this role is to handle new business enquiries from prospective clients, discussing the most appropriate service to meet clients’ needs, delivering the sales process and supporting the team manager. With big plans for the future, we want you to be part of a strong team committed to delivering excellence and achieving success in line with our commercial and social objectives.
You will be an excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills and experience of working in a client-facing advice or sales role. A proven ability to provide clear and coherent information via the telephone in a way that is accessible to a broad client base is essential.
The successful candidate will be able to establish a good rapport with clients and stakeholders in a professional and caring manner, upholding brand values.
In return, you can look forward to working with a small but highly-skilled and dynamic team, and having influence over the future strategic direction of the company. We also offer a competitive salary with performance-related bonus and an excellent benefits package.
MAIN DUTIES
1.Being first point of contact for new business client enquiries, responding to messages from new clients and scheduling sales consultations with prospective clients. This includes acting on new referrals for paid service consultations within 24 hours, gaining the client's trust, identifying and advising on the best service to meet the client’s needs from initial assessment of their situation, and promoting confidence in Beacon and our ability to meet the client’s needs.
2.Liaising with relevant health trusts, care providers and other organisations to support the facilitation of assessments, as part of a new business request.
3. Providing operational support to Business Development Manager, including taking telephone enquiries from clients and arranging sales consultations. Supporting the Business Development Manager with sales consultations during holidays and at peak periods.
4.Drafting and sending detailed estimates to prospective clients following initial consultations and following up to close the sale.
5.Establishing a rapport with prospective clients, utilising Beacon’s reputation within the industry to generate business and maintaining excellent communication throughout the sales journey.
6.Managing the case allocation process including responsibility for ensuring cases are allocated in a timely way according to case deadlines.
7.Generating and sending out contracts and associated paperwork, and processing completed contracts for clients engaging in a paid service. Liaising with caseworkers for a smooth handover of the new case, ensuring that expectations are met and key deadlines understood by the caseworker.
8.Maintaining good communication with colleagues in the Information and Advice team to facilitate the smooth transfer of prospective clients from an advice call to a paid service consultation.
9.To keep relevant and sufficiently detailed case records following each client contact, ensuring that all client information is kept up to date in line with Beacon’s systems and procedures, including data protection policies.
10.Keeping sales data software up to date and producing monthly sales reports for Managing Director.
11.Responsible for the effective operation of client administrative procedures including operating and maintaining database and filing systems.
12.Arranging for the safe and secure transportation of sensitive client files and medical records for caseworkers and clients.
13.Attending line management, supervision and team meetings as appropriate.
14.Provide organisational, administrative and secretarial support to the sales and casework teams as required.
STAFF BENEFITS: Pension Scheme, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Death in Service Benefit 4x salary, Flexible Working, Health & Dental Care Plan, Professional Development Plan, Employee Rewards Scheme (Perkbox) and Performance-Related Bonus.
Background Information
NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is the name given to a package of care that some people need to receive due to disability, accident or illness. People who are eligible for CHC have the full cost of their care and residential accommodation funded by the NHS. This relieves families of sometimes astronomical care bills.
The criteria for determining who is eligible for CHC are highly complex and can be very difficult for the public to understand, and for professionals to apply consistently. The assessment process is lengthy and detailed. Likewise, the appeal process can be very daunting and perplexing.
Beacon was established in May 2014 for the purpose of providing independent and high-quality support to individuals and their families in England who need help navigating the NHS Continuing Healthcare process.
Beacon is a registered social enterprise and a proud member of Social Enterprise UK. We operate with a core set of ethical social objectives and values through which all of our work is delivered.
Social enterprises are businesses. Like any other business, they seek to make a profit and succeed commercially. But how they operate, who they employ, how they use their profits and where they work transforms lives and communities across the UK. At Beacon, we donate any surpluses to supporting charitable objectives that are in line with our aims.
Through expert advocacy Beacon enables people to be heard and to enact real and positive change in their lives. We help people to understand their rights and the realistic options available to them, equipping some of those most vulnerable in society with the knowledge and practical support to make meaningful and transformative decisions.
We do this by providing advice and expertise through three separate services:
- We deliver chargeable representation and casework services in NHS Continuing Healthcare across England;
- We deliver a comprehensive programme of training and consultancy to public, private and third sector organisations, with a particular focus on equipping health and social care practitioners to get it right; and
- We are the chosen supplier for the NHS England-funded national Information & Advice Service for Continuing Healthcare.
Our Values
At Beacon, we employ people who want to do things differently to other organisations working in this field. Five values sum up our culture and how we treat our clients and our staff:
- Ethical
Commitment to our clients
We operate with honesty and integrity. We are transparent about our funding set-up and our fees, which we keep as low as we sensibly can. We never ‘hard sell’ our services, we keep you informed at every step, and we always give our honest opinion of your chances of success. As a social enterprise, we donate any profits to charity.
Commitment to our team
We operate with honesty and integrity, and always work hard to get the best results for our clients and the business. We work to high standards, and trust our people to respectfully speak out if we fall short.
- Expert
Commitment to our clients
We pride ourselves on being recognised as leading independent experts in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). We apply our knowledge and experience to help every case and caller. We also strive to improve CHC for everyone, by training health and social care professionals.
Commitment to our team
We are the leading experts in our field. We encourage and value innovation and evolution in what we do, and how we do it. We are united in developing the business and its services.
- Personal
Commitment to our clients
By listening carefully to you and the people who really know about your care needs, we can provide excellent advice and powerful advocacy tailored to your unique situation.
Commitment to our team
We get results by getting to know our clients. We do the same with our people, offering flexible working options to suit your circumstances, and taking time out to have fun as a team.
- Compassionate
Commitment to our clients
We are mindful of the immense stress that our callers and clients can be under, at what is often a really tough time. We do our best to lift some of that burden by providing a quality service that you can trust, and by being compassionate and courteous at all times.
Commitment to our team
The nature of the work can be stressful and emotionally draining. We take care and time to look out for each other, and encourage healthy work habits.
- Rewarding
Commitment to our team
We take the time to celebrate success and are inspired by one another’s achievements. We provide a generous and varied suite of benefits that can be enjoyed by our people and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Start date: May (or as soon as possible)
Salary: £25,874 per annum (or £29,864 pro-rata, inclusive of £3,990 London/South East Weighting, if applicable)
Location: Hybrid working with either London or Manchester as base. We are happy to consider any flexible working request.
Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: 6-month fixed term contract
Annual leave: 30 days plus statutory bank holidays (if full time). All WIP staff also receive an additional 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year.
Pension scheme: WIP provides an auto enrolment pension scheme with 5% contributions from the employer and 3% from the employee.
About Women in Prison
Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation. We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment.
Job Description:
Job Purpose: A supporting role within WIP’s Monitoring & Evaluation team with a focus on systems administration, user support, data monitoring and gathering of women’s voices
Key Responsibility Areas
1. Hold responsibility for case management user administration and routine technical support
2. Support programmes teams to effectively use the case management system by providing training and guidance
3. Support programme managers and the wider organisation with effective reporting by ensuring data monitoring systems and processes are being utilised to their full potential and data sets are of a high quality
4. Support gathering women’s voices and experiences in order to understand the women who are using WIPs services, and the outcomes and impact of our programmes
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We are looking for a determined, skilled, proactive trusts fundraiser to join our small team in this newly created role to help stop children dying suddenly and without explanation.
Tragically, 1-2 seemingly healthy children die in the UK every fortnight, often going to sleep and never waking up. This incidence is unchanging. SUDC UK was founded in 2017 to raise awareness of Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC), encourage and fund scientific research and offer support and advice to affected families. We believe SUDC research should receive more attention and scientific investment and are inspired by efforts to impact SIDS (cot death), where there has been an 80% reduction in infant deaths in the past 30 years. We can do so much more for SUDC children and their families.
Why apply to SUDC UK? The post holder will be joining our ambitious, passionate, young charity, which consistently punches above its weight. SUDC remains relatively unknown to UK funders, but we are desperate to change this. Despite the current challenging trust fundraising environment, we are hopeful there are philanthropists and grant makers who will be inspired by our impact to date and the enormous potential to save young lives.
Fully remote. A home-based and flexible role. Collaboration over Teams/Zoom. Very occasional travel to meetings/events.
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Are you our new Global Campaign Lead?
The International Network on Explosive Weapons is an international network of NGOs that calls for immediate action to prevent human suffering from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas.
Do you have experience in institutional governance and staff management? Are you motivated by the prospect of leading an international network of NGOs that work to prevent human suffering from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas? Do you have strong financial, fundraising, and communications skills? Then you might be the candidate that we are looking for!
INEW and the purpose of the network
INEW members engage in research, policy and advocacy to promote greater understanding of the issues that arise from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas, and concrete steps that can be taken to address it. INEW member organisations develop partnerships calling for improved government policy and operational practice at a national level, and work together to develop stronger standards internationally. This includes efforts to advance universalisation and implementation of the Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from the Humanitarian Consequences Arising from the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas, the first formal international recognition that the use of explosive weapons in populated areas is the leading cause of civilian casualties in armed conflict, and that this must be addressed urgently and directly.
Many INEW member organisations work in countries affected by explosive violence – providing development assistance, documenting the impact of violence, assisting the victims of explosive weapons and clearing landmines, unexploded ordnance and improvised explosive devices. See our current members.
Requirements:
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Minimum 7 years of relevant working experience. Such as working with coordination, institutional governance or administration, diplomacy, international policy and law, or campaigning.
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Excellent organisation skills and detail oriented.
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Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to liaise and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders including civil society, international organisations and state representatives is essential.
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Excellent time management, forward planning, and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (must be fluent). Other language skills, especially French and Spanish, are a significant benefit.
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Ability to work independently and in a self-directed manner to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities.
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Flexibility and adaptability to shifting priorities, changing circumstances and new tasks.
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As a person, you identify with the competencies of institutional governance and strategic advocacy. This role will require staff management and guiding the wider INEW network.
Responsibilities:
Leadership and Coordination
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Collaborate and work closely with the INEW Steering Committee and sub-committees.
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Facilitate network meetings, promotion of positive working relations amongst the INEW members, staff and the wider INEW network.
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Develop coalition strategies and action plans and facilitate communication within the INEW network.
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Manage INEW programme of activities (calendar of global events and INEW’s engagement in those.
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Develop INEW’s multi-year strategic plans to guide the network in setting its objectives, with staff and membership input and INEW Steering Committee approval;
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Lead the implementation of strategy, including through the development of advocacy and communication work plans.
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Ensure INEW produces high quality and relevant written content including advocacy briefs.
Lobbying and advocacy
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Represent INEW (as appropriate) in the media, at conferences and in other fora.
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Implement strategic advocacy (keeping issues high on agenda).
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Effective lobbying of governments, UN agencies and international organisations.
Staff management
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Ensure that the staff has sufficient guidance and professional advice on matters to fulfil their responsibilities.
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Lead, manage and support employees to maximise their potential and personal contributions.
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Build effective working relationships with members of the Steering Committee and subcommittees, and lead and ensure effective liaison between INEW / Explosive weapons monitor staff team and the Steering Committee, including regular convening of staff meetings and reports to Steering Committee as required.
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Provide direction and support to all staff in the development and implementation of work plans.
Financial management and donor liaison
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Develop a funding strategy to ensure income is maintained, and that the donor base and levels of support for core costs and projects increases.
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Establish and maintain positive relations with donors, including governments and private foundations.
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Ensure that INEW complies with all legal and financial regulations.
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Ensure that funding proposals and budgets are produced and submitted.
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Ensure expenditure is controlled in line with budgets and that risks are identified and managed.
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Effective management of donor contracts, oversight of grant cycles to ensure timely preparation and submission of reports and proposals.
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Write funding proposals.
Location: Flexible location/work from home, with a preference for Europe because frequent travel to Geneva is required.
Travel: This post will require some travel (monthly), but most work will be remote. INEW will cover travel costs.
What we offer: Based on experience and education, remuneration is around £60,000 - £65,000 per year. Competitive benefits and leave policy.
About the recruitment process:
Article 36
Article 36 is the current coordinating organisation for International Network on Explosive Weapons (INEW) and the Explosive Weapons Monitor, working to prevent human suffering from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas.
Article 36 is a specialist non-profit organisation, focused on reducing harm from weapons. A small and effective team, we work together with civil society partners and governments to develop new policies and legal standards to prevent civilian harm from existing and emerging weapons.
The application deadline is Friday 11 April 2025.
The starting date is to be determined, but desired starting date is not later than 1. August 2025.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Weapons and armed violence often disproportionately affect marginalised groups who continue to be under-represented in international policymaking; these groups include black people and other people of colour, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities and people of different faiths and beliefs. Consequently, we are committed to diversifying our team and strongly encourage applications from people who can bring new and different ideas and perspectives to our work.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Following the return of our co-founder Becca Dean MBE as CEO, we're excited to be recruiting for several new roles as we move into the next chapter of our journey. Having recently celebrated our 12th birthday, we're more determined than ever to reach even more girls and young women, and we’re building a brilliant team to help us do just that. If you're passionate about empowering the next generation, we’d love to hear from you.
THE ROLE
This is an exciting time to join The Girls’ Network as we seek to expand our work inspiring and empowering girls from the least advantaged communities. As an experienced HR professional, you will be key in ensuring that we recruit and retain great people whilst attaining best practice in our HR policies and procedures.
The People and Culture Manager will provide professional HR strength to The Girls’ Network and be responsible for training and development plans for our team. You will lead on recruitment, retention and policies and oversee and enhance the full employee lifecycle. As a small charity the role will necessarily include some basic administration activities as well as taking a strategic view.
Key roles and responsibilities
Recruitment
You will oversee the recruitment and selection process for all new hires.
- Ensure consistent and appropriate Job Descriptions for all roles (working with the hiring managers)
- Draft job advert and advertise roles in the relevant places, with a regular review of which sites are working
- Review and respond to CVs and all recruitment related enquiries, producing a short list of suitable candidates with the hiring manager
- Coordinate interviews including assisting with interview panel selection and interview questions
- Provide or organise interview training and support where necessary, with a particular focus on ensuring diverse recruitment and being aware of unconscious bias during the interview
- Feedback to candidates as required
- Feedback to candidates as required
- Complete the onboarding process including:
- induction programme for all new starters;
- availability of appropriate equipment;
- compliance with Health and Safety regulations applicable to home working
Staff Policies
- Update online staff handbook periodically to ensure up to date compliance and taking appropriate HR legal advice
- Review policies, recommending changes as needed to ensure that they reflect our mission to be a great place to work.
- Draft new policies and advise on improvements to existing policies
- Support colleagues with understanding and implementing the policies where necessary
- Review HR policy list periodically for completeness, introducing new policies as required from time to time or removing those no longer required.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of anti-discriminatory legislation and best practice, keeping Senior Leadership Team informed
- Ensure a continued focus in this area in respect of staff recruitment and retention
- Enhance good relations and practices towards different minority groups by researching, applying and promoting diversity initiatives and sharing best practice across The Girls’ Network
- Work with all staff to ensure that EDI is considered in all aspects of our work
Performance management and development
- Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that promotes The Girls’ Network’s values, drives high performance and encourages good quality staff retention
- Ensure staff performance is in place and documented consistently for all staff
- Help colleagues identify and undertake training needs, helping to build a culture of continuous improvement
- Ensure a continued focus on well-being and support
Well-being
- Take the lead on employee Well-being, providing direction and support, as well as coordinating the team's activities
- Ensure compliance with working time directives, raising any workload issues appropriately with line managers
- Introduce appropriate initiatives periodically such as a focus on Mental Health awareness
General HR management
You are responsible for overseeing all general administration around the HR function including, but not limited to:
- Ensuring the HR database and software are up to date with employee records
- Processing staff changes appropriately
- Keeping Payroll aware of changes affecting employee pay on a timely basis
- Tracking and maintenance of staff leave records
- Managing absences (eg, sick leave, maternity leave) in accordance with TGN policy and legal requirements
- Handling employee relations including grievances, reporting to Senior Management and supporting decision making
- Managing provision of staff benefits, including recommendations to Senior Management for improvements
- Maintaining pay structure and leading salary banding review when required
Other duties
As a small charity with limited resources, all staff are expected to be flexible with their work and as such you may be required to undertake other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
Essential
- Proven, demonstrable experience in a similar role
- Experience of leading the recruitment process, in particular attracting diverse candidates
- Good working knowledge of UK HR laws and regulations, taking appropriate advice as required
- Skilled in supporting employees with performance management, in particular within a small charity where staff are based from home
- Knowledge of HR systems and databases
- Excellent written skills, including the production of policy and guidance documents
- Comfortable working with high degree of autonomy, often with limited budgets and to deadline
- Competence managing interpersonal relationships at all levels
- Passion for The Girls’ Network’s mission and an interest in issues related to mentoring and equality
- You are flexible in your approach to working with a small organisation and understand the time and resource limitations.
Desirable
- Experience of implementing a values-based approach to recruitment and performance management
- You have safeguarding knowledge and experience
- Understanding of or experience of working from home
- Experience of working in a small charity
For more information about our organisation and details on how to apply, please visit our website and download the candidate pack.
Good luck with your application.
Our mission is to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a mentor and network of female role models.
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Deaf Unity is seeking an Organisational Development Consultant with experience of successfully supporting small charities through growth and change.
We are planning the transition from a freelance to a PAYE salary structure and require support with:
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Designing an appropriate staffing structure
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Benchmarking salaries
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Business and financial planning
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HR/employment systems and policies, related training
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Governance
The overall aim of this commission is to establish an effective and well-managed staffing structure for the organisation, with strong systems and policies embedded across our teams. Ultimately this will build Deaf Unity’s stability and resilience for the long-term.
Deaf Unity: mission and purpose
Deaf Unity is a deaf-led charity (CIO), based in London, that works to empower, nurture and train deaf individuals. Our particular focus is on three main points of transition that are pivotal in enabling deaf people to realise their potential – and to thrive within and contribute fully to society. These transition points are:
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leaving school to enter further/higher education
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entering the workforce
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progressing in the workplace
We work with our community in London to identify the barriers deaf people face at every stage of this journey, empowering them to make informed choices and to succeed. We partner with stakeholders (universities, employers, voluntary sector partners) to decrease, overcome or eradicate these barriers altogether.
From our home base in London, we work alongside our community and partners to develop and deliver new initiatives in response to clearly identified needs. We directly engage 300+ deaf people each year: inspiring and supporting school-leavers to take their first steps into higher education; empowering graduates and employees to navigate the world of work with confidence; and connecting deaf people with each other to build community, tackle isolation, mobilise around key issues and break down barriers to learning and employment. Sharing and dissemination of our work (including online to reach the national community) goes on to engage far greater numbers.
Deaf Unity generates much of its income from providing interpreting and consultancy services and delivering training (British Sign Language and deaf awareness courses). This activity fully aligns with our charitable mission and generates essential unrestricted funding to support our wider activities. Income in the year ending December 2023 was £115,316, of which over 80% was generated from course delivery and interpreting services. That year we generated a surplus of £11,102.
Context for the commission
To date, deaf Unity’s programmes have been delivered entirely by a freelance team: CEO, administrator, tutors and project managers/coordinators leading on different streams of activity. We have recently recruited a Training and Operations Manager (freelance) to lead on training and interpreting services.
Activity continues to grow. Turnover in 2024 was c. £175,000 (final accounts are currently being produced), demand for courses is strong and we have had a successful year of fundraising.
Our activities engage a broad range of beneficiaries, participants and stakeholders: deaf students and employees; our local deaf community in London; and many different stakeholders – universities, employers and local councils – working with us to remove the barriers that disadvantage deaf people and prevent access to opportunity. We are proud of a track record of impactful interventions that have made a real difference in the prospects of deaf learners, jobseekers and employees.
This said, we have not reaped the full benefits of the partnerships and experience that have contributed to this success. A wholly freelance workforce means skills, knowledge, relationships and learning are regularly lost. We now wish to bring a core team into a salaried, PAYE structure to assure greater stability and continuity. We wish to invest in our people and demonstrate good employability practices, as champions of Deaf parity in the workplace. Specialist support is needed to ensure a good process, an affordable structure, and that appropriate systems, policies and structures are in place to support future work.
In late 2023, the Board of Trustees agreed a forward plan, setting out the charity’s objectives and the activities we plan to deliver over the next 3-5 years. Our work is guided by 5 high-level, strategic objectives. We aim that by 2028:
- Deaf Unity will have created in partnership with London schools a high-quality, effective careers advice pack/toolkit which can be accessed digitally by schools across the UK to inspire and support deaf learners on their FE/HE/vocational journey.
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Deaf Unity will be providing a comprehensive package of support around employability, that is recognised and in use by 5 leading nationwide employers and by the National Union of Students (NUS).
- We will be hosting in London a highly respected, impactful annual event for deaf people in work that is reaching 100 deaf people each year, directly or indirectly
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Deaf Unity will be able to evidence that the CIO is making a substantial positive difference in the lives of learners, students and employees - through quantitative and qualitative feedback including testimonials and case studies
- Our organisation will be stable, financially secure and resilient, supported by strong governance and management systems and effective partnership networks
This commission directly supports objective 5.
In parallel with this:
- Deaf Unity will work with an Evaluation specialist to develop a practical, effective evaluation framework and plan enabling us to capture and analyse our impact across the full range of our activities. This will enable us to improve the design and delivery of our services and activities, on an ongoing basis and to better evidence the charity’s impact and the difference we are making in people’s lives.
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Staff and Trustees will undertake training to address identified skills and knowledge gaps (a modest budget is allocated for this)
This programme of development activity is kindly funded by Trust for London.
In the course of the year Deaf Unity will also be working with a corporate partner offering pro-bono support to redevelop the website and advise on online course delivery.
Overview of role
The consultant will be required to lead and support Deaf Unity’s CEO and Board through a systematic approach to agreeing, implementing and embedding the new structure. We currently envisage that this will include:
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A review of the functions, skills and competencies required to deliver Deaf Unity’s forward plan
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Producing a proposed, costed staff structure, with salaries, rates of pay and conditions that are benchmarked against the sector and meet good practice e.g. in terms of Living Wage parity
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Business planning to include producing a revised budget for 2025 (currently indicative only) and an indicative budget for 2026, based on current levels of activity/growth, to ensure that the new structure is affordable. (An in-depth business development process is planned for a later stage, separate from this commission)
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A review of governance and existing policies
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Support with the transition process e.g. ensuring that the moving of any freelance staff to salaried contracts is compliant with the law and with good employment practice
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Development of a training plan (spanning the Board, staff and freelance team) to address identified skills gaps
We will however welcome alternative proposals for how this work might most effectively be structured.
Schedule
We aim to start work in mid April 2025, completing by end October 2025 (7 months). The consultant will be required to work flexibly throughout this period and this will be negotiated with you on appointment, bearing in mind your other commitments.
Time commitment: estimated 15-20 days over a 7-month period
Fees: Fixed fee is £8,250 inclusive of VAT and expenses
Specification
The consultant will -
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Inform and guide the transition to this new staffing model and way of working, to ensure the resulting structures are effective, affordable and compliant with statutory requirements and with best practice
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Provide hands-on practical support where necessary e.g. benchmarking salaries, drafting job descriptions, reviewing and updating budgets, reviewing policies
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Be aware of and alert to Deaf Unity’s ongoing, parallel streams of activity (e.g. evaluation work, development of website) and strive to maximise synergies and added value linked to these
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Have due regard throughout the process to Deaf Unity’s charitable objects, so as to ensure that all progress is made with these and the good of our beneficiaries in mind
Person specification
Essential
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Evidenced skills and experience in supporting projects of this nature for third sector organisations that have limited capacity and resources
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Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of employment/HR law and practice
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An understanding of the operating context of a charity such as ours, that is reliant on mixed income streams including fees, public grants and charitable grants.
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Experience of business planning for the voluntary sector
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Exceptional communication and strong facilitation skills, coupled with sensitivity and a commitment to confidentiality
Desirable
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Some knowledge of British Sign Language
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Familiarity with the XERO accounting system
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Commitment to values of social justice and equity
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Experience of working with the deaf community
It is anticipated that you will work remotely: Deaf Unity currently does not use a main office.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit an application of no more than 1000 words detailing your relevant experience and qualifications; two or more examples of past, comparable roles you have successfully completed and your interest in the project. Please provide details of two referees.
Please submit this by 5pm on 7 April 2025. Please use “Organisational Development” as your title.
This will be a Freelance contract. You will be responsible for paying your own Tax and NI contributions.
Interviews will be held online in the week commencing 14th or 21st April 2025
Deaf Unity celebrates diversity and opportunity. We strive to ensure the deaf Community and its members have access to the same opportunities as those in wider society and the same chances to contribute their talent and skills to the workforce. We will guarantee an interview for all deaf applicants to this role who meet the essential criteria.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About SafeLives
We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.
Last year alone, 14,000 professionals received our training. Over 80,000 adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 100,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last six years, over 4,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, and that’s just the start.
Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.
About the role
We are looking for a values-led, senior People professional to provide maternity cover for the role of our Senior People & Culture Manager. The successful postholder will be responsible for providing high quality generalist People & Culture services at SafeLives, in conjunction with a People & Culture Officer. The role will oversee the smooth running of key HR operations and will be instrumental in building a culture amongst our employees that reflects our values through the provision of excellent People support.
As part of a small, ambitious team you will provide a range of comprehensive, and customer orientated human resources services which support the implementation of SafeLives’ People & Culture strategy. You will be the lead operational HR professional, supported by the Director of People and Culture on strategic matters and a full- time People & Culture Officer on transactional matters, and access to external legal and HR consultancy support when needed. There will be a strong focus on supporting the embedding and development of our culture and behaviours; employee engagement; learning and development, and staff well-being across the organisation.
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
Contract: Fixed term, maternity vover for 9 months.
Location: Remote with occasional travel to London and Bristol offices.
Benefits
- 34 days' holiday incl. public holidays
- Flexible working e.g. compressed hours
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
- Childcare vouchers
- Employee assistance programme
- Clinical supervision
- Holiday purchase scheme to buy up to an additional 5 days
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Enhanced sick pay
- Professional development fund
- Individual learning budget
- Restorative practice training
- Time off in lieu
If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.
Closing date: 9.00am on 3rd April 2025.
SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all; please see our job description for full details.
No agencies, please.
The Partnership Brokers Association’s (PBA) vision is of a world where humanity flourishes in fair societies and vibrant ecosystems because people collaborate bravely across boundaries in the spirit of partnerships - Transforming the Field of Partnering Practice.
We are an international, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness and impact of multi-stakeholder collaboration. Our purpose is to explore, exchange and promote effective multi-stakeholder partnering practices and principled forms of collaboration that accelerate transformative shifts in behaviours, attitudes, and systems to create a more just and sustainable world. PBA's mission is to promote and support professional standards in partnership brokering and to advance the global understanding of effective partnerships.
Role overview
PBA is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Financial Adviser to oversee its financial matters. The successful candidate will provide expert advice and guidance on financial operations, ensuring robust financial systems and controls are in place. Key responsibilities include:
- Advising the Board of Directors on the financial implications of strategic decisions, ensuring that all actions align with the PBA’s financial objectives.
- Offering impartial, clear, and sound financial counsel to the Board and the Stewardship Team, fostering confidence and supporting decision-making processes.
- Acting with integrity, independence, and professionalism at all times, safeguarding the company’s financial interests and maintaining a strong ethical stance.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and the ability to provide strategic financial insights while upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and accountability.
Key Responsibilities
As part of the PBA Finance Team and leading the team, the Financial Advisor plays a critical role in maintaining the financial health of PBA, offering strategic advice, ensuring compliance, and overseeing day-to-day financial operations. The Financial Advisor works closely with PBA’s Accounts administrator.
Key responsibilities are:
- Work with the core team on the annual Business Planning process and help devise and produce the annual Budget.
- Assist in the compilation and analysis of the Approval and circulation of monthly /quarterly financial and management accounts, including a brief narrative report.
- Offer high level advice and guidance in support of and to help achieve the targets set out in the Business Plan.
- Act as one Authorised Signatory on all bank accounts and manage relationships with external financial institutions and banking partners.
- Oversee and liaise with auditors for the annual audit and other matters as required from time to time.
- Ensure VAT compliance and reporting.
- Be familiar with the cover afforded by all insurance policies and provide information on matters that may affect cover. Ensure appropriate insurance policies are in place and up to date.
- Ensure timely payment of all taxes.
- Ensure all accounting policies are compliant with current accounting practices.
- Keep updated on all legislation that applies to the company and advise the core team and Board of Directors as appropriate.
- Maintain and update the company’s Statutory Register.
- Annual filing of Annual Return and audited accounts and updating Companies House for directors’ appointments and resignations via auditors and company secretarial advisors.
- Manage the annual Declaration of Interest process.
- Provide strategic guidance on corporate governance best practices, while developing and implementing effective risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks.
Profile
The role may be particularly well-suited for a seasoned finance professional who is looking to apply their skills and experience in a meaningful way outside of a traditional full-time career path. This could include individuals who are semi-retired, transitioning out of the corporate sector, or those seeking to contribute their expertise to a purpose-driven organization. The role is modestly compensated and may appeal to candidates interested in longer-term engagement in a supportive and values-based environment.
Skills & experience – essential
- Professionally qualified with working knowledge of UK accounting and company law.
- Demonstrable senior financial management experience and competence, ideally with a background in both not for profit and business environments.
- Demonstrable understanding of not-for-profit organisation dynamics.
- Experience of working with Boards and high calibre leadership.
- Ability to think strategically, and exercise good, independent judgement.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a small team.
- Ability to blend strategic thinking with enthusiasm for detail and analytical curiosity. Commitment: Required to attend Board and other meetings (usually online due to the geographically dispersed nature of PBA).
Motivation:
- Enthusiasm for the work of the PBA and its mission.
- A positive can-do attitude.
- Enthusiasm for team working.
Terms and Conditions
- Consultant contract.
- Up to the equivalent of 30 days per annum (7.5 hours per day).
- £350-£400 per day to be invoiced quarterly.
- Location: home-based, preferably in the UK.
- Requires a degree of flexibility on availability.
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