This is a great opportunity to work within a busy and challenging housing and social care support company in Rochdale.

Newbarn Ltd provides specialist supported living and homecare/domiciliary support to adults aged 18-80 who are in need of housing and support.  Our tenants experience mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities.

The role will include several office based activities. The successful candidate may spend time in each project in order to develop their understanding of how the business operates. 

You will be providing administrative support to the CQC Registered manager and Project Lead and other colleagues when needed.

Off The Record Twickenham (OTR) seeks an experienced and skilled Administrator to assist a small staff team in the efficient and effective running of the office and administrative functions at OTR and to support its counselling and information services for young people.

Main responsibilities of the post

• To act as first point of contact for enquiries, including responding sensitively to referrals from young people, their parents/carers, and other agencies, and to ensure the efficient management of the Counselling Waiting List
• To promote OTR’s activities, through website, social media and other digital channels and communications, and to keep OTR’s website relevant, informative and up to date
• To assist the Board of Trustees on matters of governance, and with specific, stand-alone strategic and fundraising projects. 
• To provide high quality administrative and secretarial support to the staff team, which will include office management and facilities tasks;  to ensure that management information and filing systems are methodical and accessible, and that there is full compliance with the principles of data protection and confidentiality on behalf of all service users

 
Working Conditions 
Office-based in Church Street Twickenham, 5 days per week. Hours to be negotiated but to include some afternoon/early evening work. 
There may be an occasional need to provide sessional cover for the counselling sessions. 

Healthwatch City of London are looking for an experienced administrator to work in our team, providing secretariat support to the Board and administrative support to the Engagement and Communications Co-ordinator.

You will take on administrative support in a number of areas including volunteer recruitment and management, project administration and board secretariat function.

You will have had previous experience in working in administration and have a knowledge of health and social care.

You will be ICT literate with experience of creating and managing databases.

Healthwatch City of London (HWCoL) is the Health and Social Care Champion for the residents, workers, and students of the City of London. Our Board and volunteers largely comprise people who live, work or study in the City of London.  

Victim Support are looking for an Administrator based in Devon & Cornwall. This role is home based with travel to the Bodmin office when required.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

The Administrator role sits within Devon and Cornwall's exciting new structure, which is delivered on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner. The service is dedicated to the successful delivery and implementation of victim services across the two regions.

As the service Administrator, you will be responsible for providing general office administration support to the service. You will be responsible for assisting and maintaining the manual and computerised systems and records in accordance with relevant internal and external policies, procedures and legislation, as well as overseeing and maintaining the services financial systems.

As first point of contact for service queries, you will be expected to assist and supply information and correspondence to internal and external stakeholders in accordance with required deadlines and ensure that the relevant team member is notified should the query need escalating.

The successful candidate for this role will be highly organised with excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail. It will be essential that you have the ability to think logically and plan methodically for operational effectiveness without direct supervision and have experience of building positive multi agency relationships.

You will need excellent IT skills including the use of Microsoft Office packages, with a talent for analysing and interpreting data and formulating reports based on these findings.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Job Title:  Office Administrator

Department:      Executive Team 

Basis of Appointment:  Full Time (38.5 hours)

Salary        £24,120 per annum

Location:      London

Changing the world takes passion and dedication

Isn’t it time that your passion and dedication be channelled towards a career and community that genuinely changes lives?

If you...

• want to transform your own life by transforming the lives of others

• crave a career that creates opportunity for others

• desire to make dreams come true for those who never thought it possible

• know that education is the foundation from which we can change the world

• believe that today’s young people can transform tomorrow

• strive for world peace and global sustainability

• dare to dream

...then a career with UWC could be the change you need. 

UWC is a global family of schools with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our 18 schools on four continents. There they don’t just learn how to be great at passing exams. They learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be a changemaker. They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better. And they stay a “UWC-er” for life, becoming part of a global community of over 60,000 changemakers transforming the lives of others. 

Working with us will inspire and challenge you

Driving a mission to make the UWC experience available to tomorrow’s changemakers, irrespective of their background, beliefs and economic means demands colleagues with passion and dedication, and a talent for transformation. Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, social enterprises, community movements, charities, and business. For life, they remain dedicated to the UWC mission and many of them remain in close contact with us, their school, and their peers.

Are you our new London Office Administrator?

Right now, we are searching for a London Office Administrator. 

The Office Administrators at UWC International’s locations in Berlin and London ensure the smooth day to day running of the offices. They are part of the UWC International Executive team. In their role, they support members from across the UWC International team and coordinate with stakeholders from across the UWC movement. 

If this sounds like the role to make you leap from bed every day then read on for further details.

UWC International Office

The UWC International Office is the executive arm of UWC International, a UK registered charity, and is situated at the heart of the UWC movement. It is currently located in central London and Berlin. 

The UWC International Office collaborates closely with all stakeholders from across the UWC movement, engages the UWC alumni community of more than 60,000 members and serves UWC International’s governance bodies. Responsibilities include global fundraising, global communications, promotion and marketing, supporting the network of over 150 UWC national committees in their daily work and growth, global strategy development and implementation and assisting the UWC schools. 

Job Scope, Tasks, and Responsibilities

The Office Administrators at UWC International’s locations in Berlin and London ensure the smooth day to day running of the offices. They are part of the UWC International Executive team. In their role, they support members from across the UWC International team and coordinate with stakeholders from across the UWC movement. 

The candidate is expected to engage with the vision and mission of UWC, and work cooperatively with colleagues across the London and Berlin offices, as well as wider constituents to further the mission of the organisation. 

As the first contact point for the general public and constituents the candidate will welcome visitors and field questions and issues to be followed up by specialist members of staff. The Office Administrator ensures a professional running of the office, including accounting and other administrative duties. The Office Administrator oversees various office services and provides specific administrative support for Directors and various teams when needed.

This is a ‘hands-on’ position and offers the opportunity to work with colleagues, constituents, suppliers and the wider public. 

Key Responsibilities

Office Administration & Support

• Responsibility for overall administrative operations including reception, mail, couriers, stationery, office calendars, kitchen supplies and some data entry

• Responsibility for maintenance of office space and equipment, liaison with support companies (including IT, telephone, internet, printing, and housekeeping), and ensuring that all parts of the office, including archives, filing systems and contracts, are maintained and are accessible, orderly and functional 

• Whilst we are working from home, ensuring that the office is secure, and working online is functioning smoothly across the office

• Maintaining accounts and financial support for the office, including petty cash 

• Supporting teams with the distribution of publications, conference calls and meetings where necessary

• Maintaining our Zoom online meeting accounts across teams 

• Reconciling monthly expenses and credit card statements for directors

• Booking accommodation and travel, and assisting with visas for office staff and others in the UWC movement.

• Coordination of office events including logistics, communications, and arrangements (for example, staff training days)

• Resolving IT queries, including the setting up computers/online accounts for new staff including access to necessary platforms, files and drives.

HR support

• Providing support to the Head of HR in various areas including recruitment, induction, training, sickness and  immigration, 

• Administration of recruitment which involves placing adverts on various websites, sending invitation letters to job applicants, preparing shortlisting documents, sending rejection letters and responding to queries from potential applicants

• Booking interview dates and meeting rooms for interviews

• Checking applicants work visas when they come to interviews

• Responding to queries and dealing with applications from people who wish to volunteer

• Arranging induction meetings for new staff including carrying out health and safety inductions

• Recording staff sickness on BreatheHR, the HR software, updating online HR forms and staff handbook 

• Assisting with the research of policies, staff benefits as and when needed

• Compiling recruitment data for the annual HR report

• Checking and uploading HR invoices for authorisation

First-line Contact for Internal and External Stakeholders

• Answering general phone and email enquiries from the public and fielding issues for follow-up by specialist members of staff

• Welcoming visitors to the office in a professional and friendly manner

• Where appropriate, initiating correspondence with the public directly or on behalf of other members of staff

• Coordinating information between constituents when necessary

• Helpful, professional and friendly service to a multicultural, global community who often do not speak English as their first language 

Other responsibilities: 

• To be the First Aider and Health and Safety and Fire Warden. (Where necessary training will be provided)

• Other duties in support of departments may be assigned from time to time

• During the office closure to travel to the London office infrequently to collect mail and deal with any issues that may arise

Candidate Profile

• Experience of reception duties and office management

• Experience in Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs and other systems (Excel, Zoom and Slack) would be helpful 

• Understanding of IT systems and an interest in working closely with the IT service company and supporting colleagues with IT issues

• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written 

• A good eye for detail and a methodical approach to tasks

• Excellent spoken and written English

• A proactive attitude, and the ability to take initiative and work to deadlines under minimal supervision

• Knowledge of languages other than English is desirable but not necessary

• A cooperative attitude with a willingness to support colleagues and constituents

• An interest in UWC’s vision and mission.

It is expected that the job holder will travel to UWC schools and colleges. For that reason a basic DBS check (Disclosure barring statement) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made.

Visa requirements

Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London must have a work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the UK Immigration Rules. UWC International might be able to sponsor individuals for work visas.  If you need a work visa please make that clear in your application. 

Applications Process and Deadline:

Please send your CV and covering letter in English (each of a maximum of 2 pages) that relates your experience to the requirements to email address attached. Please also indicate how you heard about this role. 

In your application, please also provide the name, roles and contact details of two referees. We will not contact them without letting you know. 

Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 

Deadline for application: 5pm UK time on 24th Jan 2021. The first round of interviews will take place on week commencing 1 Feb 2021. 

Administrator

(Ref: SUS3094)

£19,933 per annum

Up to 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Base: Edinburgh

Initial home working may be expected due to office closures during current C19 restrictions

About the Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic administrator to join our team in Scotland. Providing administrative support across all project delivery teams, your role will play an important part in helping us to make a difference.

A typical day may see you supporting the Executive Assistants with routine administration tasks such as answering phones, managing stationery stocks and supplies, placing orders, planning meetings and coordinating events.

About You

We are looking for somebody with excellent attention to detail and experience of office administration systems, scheduling diaries and booking travel. So, if you have a passion for administration and are committed to the promotion of sustainable transport, this could be the role for you!

Apply to join our talented, creative and dedicated team in Scotland today and help us work together to make change happen. 

Interviews

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 1 February 2021.  Interviews will take place via MS Teams on the week commencing Monday 15 February 2021.

Should Sustrans receive an overwhelming number of applications for this vacancy, the decision may be taken to close it earlier than the advertised closing date, so please ensure your application is submitted as soon as possible.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

We welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where we are under-represented. Currently, this includes people who identify as having a disability, and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.

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

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

Specific duties

Administrative responsibilities

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

Financial responsibilities

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

HR responsibilities

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

Other responsibilities

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

Person Specification

E = essential

D= desirable

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

Experience

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

Skills/knowledge

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

Personal qualities

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

Other requirements

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

APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED FROM PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE OF MIGRATION.

How to apply

Closing date for applications: midnight on 31/1/2020

Interviews will take place week beginning 8/2/2020

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

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

Are you looking for the chance to do something different and find a counter-cultural way to live and work? The Iona Community is recruiting for mainly seasonal staff to live-in and re-open the newly refurbished Iona Abbey to guests in spring 2021. 

This is a key role in the back-office at the Island Centre, focused on providing general administrative support and undertaking day-to-day financial processes and transactions. You will also assist with reception duties in the Welcome Centre (including the Iona Community shop), answering the phone and dealing with enquiries and requests from the Iona Community and wider public.

We are looking for someone with prior experience in administrative support who is IT literate and comfortable working in an office environment. Good attention to detail and a warm and friendly manner are essential. 

 Staffing at Iona Abbey is provided by a resident team who live and work together sharing in the common life assisted by a wider team of volunteers. Work and worship are valued equally at our centres. A resident allowance is paid and all accommodation and meals are provided. Previous staff say their time at our centres has been ‘life-changing’. We hope to welcome your application soon. 

Application notes: 

Applications must be made using our application form. CVs will not be accepted.

A full job description and application form can be found in the vacancies section of the Iona Community website. 

If you wish to apply for more than one post, you must complete a separate application form for each post. 

Each job has a different application form tailored to the person spec for that post. Please make sure you complete the correct form.  CVs will not be accepted.   

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for part time Branch Administrator (Finance) on a one year fixed term contract to join the Leicestershire and Rutland Branch at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing lifelong support to our Forces and their families since 1885. Last year our teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 85,000 people in need, from Second World War veterans to young men and women who have served in more recent conflicts, and their families. SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

About the role

You will be maintaining the branch bank accounts, maintaining financial records (including recording the receipt of all monies paid to/paid by the Branch and making all authorised payments - SSAFA provides an online Finance Management System for this purpose), providing financial reports to the Branch Chairman, preparing and submitting an annual return of the branch financial activity to SSAFA Central Office and maintaining a close relationship with SSAFA’s Finance Department.  You will also need to maintain an excellent working relationship with the members of the Branch, the majority of whom are volunteers.  Other contact may be required with Local Authority staff and those of assistance provider service charities.  The role requires adherence to SSAFA’s policies and promoting SSAFA’s values and standards, including the code of confidentiality, equality diversity and inclusion, and compliance with SSAFA’s data security requirements.

About the team

You will work very closely with the Branch Secretary (employed staff) and Branch Chairman (volunteer) whilst having regular contact with volunteers in the branch.  These are mainly the volunteer caseworkers who carry out the support delivery to SSAFA’s clients and a small number of fundraisers.  Line management will be through a regionally based Volunteer Support Manager, though day to day tasking and oversight will be delivered by the Branch Secretary. 

About you

To carry out this role successfully you will have a track record of:

• Working within a confidential and data security environment
• Experience of financial management and working with bank accounts
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Computer literacy and competency with MS Office applications
• Working as part of a team and to deadlines, desirably with volunteers
• Competency with web-based data recording systems
• Receiving and recording enquiries and initiating appropriate action
• Competency in office administration
• You will need to understand and be committed to SSAFA’s mission, vision and values

SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 31 January 2021. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier if the target number of applications is reached.

Interviews: Proposed interview date 12 February 2021.  These will be conducted online using MS TEAMS.

Derbyshire Mind is looking for a well organised, enthusiastic and committed Administrator who enjoys talking to people on the phone and believes in providing excellent customer service to everyone who contacts us. 

This key role would suit someone with strong administrative and customer service skills with an interest in mental health, advocacy or working for a charity.

The role will be office based at Kingsway Hospital, Derby with occasional travel across Derbyshire.  The role is temporarily based at home however, due to the Coronavirus situation.

You will be inputting data into a database on a daily basis and working alongside a colleague in the same role, you will be the administrative support hub for advocates and managers. 

Many of our clients and people who contact Derbyshire Mind are vulnerable people who have a mental health problem, dementia, learning disabilities, or autism.  They will have differing support needs and may be distressed, so you will need to have an empathetic, non-judgemental and calm approach. 

The purpose of the role is to:-

• Provide a first response to clients and others contacting Derbyshire Mind by telephone, email or online.

• Respond effectively and efficiently to all enquiries, providing high standards of customer service.

• Provide a high standard of administration support for the advocacy services and the Senior Management Team.

• Accurately record all enquiries and referrals on a client management database.

Derbyshire Mind is a local mental health charity focused on improving mental health and wellbeing for people across Derbyshire.  We are one of a federated network of local Mind charities across the country.  We provide a range of advocacy and community wellbeing services designed to support people with mental health problems as well as the wider population.  We are committed to developing innovative and responsive services which further promote mental health awareness and wellbeing.

Hub Administrator Role

Cruse Bereavement Care (Registered Charity Number 208878) is the largest UK Bereavement Charity providing specialist website, telephone, email and face-to-face (online currently due to the pandemic) bereavement support for adults, children and young people.

We have a new vacancy for a part time (21 hours per week) Hub Administrator based in our Wales Hub.  The role of the Administrator will be to ensure the smooth running of the Hub, working within a team of Hub administrators and carrying out administrative duties as required by the Hub Manager, to support direct service delivery and volunteer support across a number of different branches.  This role is office based however due to COVID restrictions, staff are currently working from home. 

The closing date for this role is the 26th January 2021 with interviews arranged for the week commencing 1st February 2021.

Your application should consist of CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role and should be no longer than two pages.  Please use the job description and person specification as a guide.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual 

ABOUT WLM

WLM’s mission is to empower positive change.

WLM has been working in the community in London since 1887. We currently work in Lambeth, Southwark, Westminster and Islington providing a range of services including supported accommodation for ex-military personnel, a residential care home for men managing an addiction to alcohol, an approved premise for men coming out of prison, advice and support for people experiencing homelessness, affordable and accessible counselling in the community, and financial resilience services. 

WLM is a values led organisation. Our people are the heart of what we do. We have recently embarked on developing an asset-based approach in partnership with Mayday Trust building on our work embedding recovery and psychologically informed approaches.

ABOUT THE SERVICE

WLM The Haven is a CQC registered care home for men managing an addiction to alcohol.  It offers long-term care and accommodation, providing a stable environment using a harm-reduction approach.

The primary aims of the service are to address health, wellbeing and accommodation needs of residents using a Strength and Asset-based approach. We focus on strengths not what’s wrong. Staff and volunteers encourage residents to participate in activities that are of interest to them. We also encourage residents to develop or renew positive relationships where possible with their families and the wider community. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Team Administrator is responsible for supporting the team to deliver quality care and support to the people resident at The Haven by overseeing core administrative tasks in the service. As part of this role, the holder will also be required to proactively participate in CQC audits and in following CQC regulations and standards.

The role has a regular Monday to Friday rota, however occasional work at weekends may be required.

In return WLM offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave (27 days on appointment, rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service), staff benefits including interest free season ticket loan and group personal pension plan.

Please refer to the job description for additional information on the responsibilities and duties of the role.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please visit our website for the job description and to apply. 
• Please note an Enhanced DBS certificate is required for this role.
• Interviews will be held as applications are submitted and before the closing date below so please apply early.
• The closing date for applications is midnight Monday 8th February 2021.

Please ensure that all documents submitted to WLM are in either MS Word document or PDF format. If you are using the Pages application on an Apple device, you will need to change the document to one of these formats.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full time, IT Systems Administrators to join the IT Team at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing lifelong support to our Forces and their families since 1885. Last year our teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 85,000 people in need, from Second World War veterans to young men and women who have served in more recent conflicts, and their families. SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

About the role

You will be providing multiple layers of end user support (1st and 2nd) to a large user base, both remote and onsite. Under the ethos of innovation and automation first, this role expects and welcomes new ideas and perspectives and is perfect for someone who enjoys learning new technologies. You will be involved in the several stages of the hardware, software, security, and cloud service lifecycle’s.

Our stack: AutoPilot, Office365, MDT, Windows 10, Cloud Security Platforms, HyperV , PoSh Automation, Azure, VmWare, VDI, Managed EUC, Automated User Management Platform

About the team

We are a team of nine with a very diverse pool of talent. We all cover different primary streams of work, but actively avoid siloed functions within the team, and enjoy knowledge and task sharing frequently. One of our core goals is to become a team of multi-disciplined specialists.

About you

To carry out this role successfully you will:

• Have excellent customer services skills
• Possess demonstratable experience in supporting Windows 10 in Hybrid Domain Azure Configuration
• Possess substantial experience in Microsoft Windows networks and active directory services
• Have demonstratable experience with the Microsoft 365 product suite
• Have demonstratable knowledge of and worked with a range of computer hardware, windows operating systems and desktop applications, printers, remote access, and remote-control software
• Have great problem-solving skills, work ethic and willingness to learn

SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Interviews: 15/11/2021 – 26/11/2020 If you are invited to attend an interview you will be required to undertake a technical test as part of the selection process. The test is 30 minutes long and covers basic to advanced support functions and industry knowledge (this will be delivered remotely).

Akademi is seeking an experienced admin professional to join the team as Administrative Manager. The role will support the smooth and efficient running of a viable and stable organisation with the Exec team and will be responsible for the management of our administrative requirements alongside coordination of Akademi’s Learning and Participation work, financial administration and communications support.

You will have demonstrable management experience preferably obtained in the administrative side of arts or charity sectors and a good working knowledge of financial management / bookkeeping and social media. Excellent written and communication skills are also expected alongside experience in project coordination. An interest in dance / performing arts is highly desirable. The Administrative Manager is first point of call of Akademi enquiries, and communications central for the entire team and associate artists, so being friendly, proactive, professional and efficient is crucial to the role. 

About Akademi

Akademi is a dynamic and future facing organisation, dedicated to redefining the parameters of South Asian dance as an art form. We connect South Asian dance with the wider contemporary arts sector and engage with social, political and cultural agendas to achieve real impact. Our areas of work include performances, learning and participation work, artist development programmes and bespoke curation for events.

SALARY: £30,000 - £32,000 depending on experience

HOURS & OFFICE: Full-time (40 hours per week). Normal working hours are 10am – 6pm with one hour for lunch. In due course and when safe to do so, it is anticipated that Akademi will return to office working (based at Hampstead Town Hall, Belsize Park London). Until that time, this post is offered via remote working. Akademi will always consider flexible working requests. In the event of a requirement to work occasional evenings and weekends, Akademi offers a Time Off in Lieu system.

START DATE: Ideally mid-March 2021

Closing date for applications: Thursday 18 February 5pm

Interviews will be held via Zoom on: Thursday 25 February

To apply, please download the full job description attached and send in your CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the person specification. Please also complete and send the confidential equal opportunities monitoring form.

Should you need this information in another format, or require reasonable adjustment, please contact us.

Akademi is committed to be an Equal Opportunities employer and recognises the importance and advantages of diverse workplaces and communities. Any candidate who self-identifies as D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent, as a person of colour, and/or as genderqueer, and who meets the essential person specification, is guaranteed an interview. If you feel that this applies to you, please indicate in your application email.