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The job entails working closely with project/programme managers in ensuring the smooth running of the organisation's internal operations, external networking, HR, events, communications & fundraising. Successful candidates will be able to gain proven experience in each of the highlighted areas.
The successful candidate must be a quick learner, trustworthy, intelligent and pro-active self-starter, highly organised and able to multitask effectively.
Key responsibilities include:
Provide receptionist and general admin support to the team, including basic bookkeeping
Provide seamless support to project leads, contractors and freelancers
Help with events and conferences.
Help with writing of funding proposals, publicity & marketing
Update social media, website, marketing and promotion content
The Ideal Candidate will:
Be Intelligent & Trustworthy - have gained great academic results
Demonstrate excellent writing skills and speaking ability
Pay attention to details and exhibit high degree of precision with work assignments
Be Tech Savvy - Be competent/confident with CRM, CMS, social media and spreadsheets
Have some interest in Art Galleries, Creativity, Research, International Devevelopment and/or business administration
Benefits:
Career Development Plan Support
Access to paid training and qualification enhancement
Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses
Fully remote working option available to suitably experienced candidate(s).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A Little Bit of Sunshine UK (ALBOS UK) is seeking to recruit a volunteer administrative assistant to support the charity at an important point in its development, its second year of operation, supporting young people to be at the heart of decision making in support services.
The administration assistant will be responsible for general administration across the charity, including recruitment support and human resources.
You will work alongside the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees, and will assist them with a range of administrative tasks, which include:
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Responding to emails from volunteers, service users, and the wider community.
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Returning calls left on voicemail promptly.
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Managing schedules efficiently.
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Organising meetings, setting agendas and taking minutes
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Handling volunteer applications and requesting references
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Maintaining a database of volunteers
What are we looking for?
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We're looking for an enthusiastic and friendly volunteer with experience in administration/HR.
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Skilled in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
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Good organisational and communication skills are a must.
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You should feel comfortable working collaboratively and independently.
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We ask for a commitment of at least 6 months to the role.
If you would like to expand your skills in administrative work and can commit to volunteering 3–4 hours per week, then we would love to hear from you. If you would like to have an informal conversation with a member of our team please get in touch with us.
Closing date: 1st May at 22:30
Interviews will be held as and when suitable applicants apply. Applicants will have to have a DBS check undertaken to perform this role.
Please note that you must be 16 or over and have the right to live and work in the UK, to be considered for this role.
The youth-led mental health charity working to support youth voice in mental health and wellbeing and talking about mental health in education
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The administrative assistant will be assisting in general administrative support. They will have a close dialogue with key stakeholders, funders and donors to create relationships to help the organisation move forward.
The requirements for the job is basic office and communicating skills.
The administrative assistant should be keen on learning and developing new skills within the Organisation.
There will be opportunities to develop skills within several different units of the organisation such as; Marketing, Funding, Finance, HR and Legal.
The position will give the volunteer the opportunity to get insight into these different units, and the choice to develop oneself within the one (or several) that becomes of most interest, while at the same time getting versatile, transferable skills that can be applied throughout the organisation.
Main Tasks:
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Contact and communicate with stakeholders - explaining the organisational aims of the organisation and creating relationships and collaboration with other organisations.
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Assisting other volunteers in positions such as Marketing, Funding, Finance, HR and Legal.
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Administrative duties.
Required Skills:
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Microsoft word (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
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Communication skills
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Team-working skills
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Delivers work of quality in a timely manner
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Self-driven
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Obtains a professional attitude
Training and Support Available:
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Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
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Development within desired department
The volunteering program with QMC School requires a minimum of 16 weeks of commitment. We are looking for someone who can offer 12 hours a week, Monday - Friday.
Please note that this is a volunteering role
Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.
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Role Description:
The HR Admin Assistant will be assisting in responding to volunteer applications, updating volunteer policies and documentation, induction of new volunteers and organising interviews. The volunteer should have organisational and communication skills, but further guidance will be given by other volunteers if needed. The HR assistant will be working closely with the Admin Assistants. The volunteer will have further possibilities to develop their skill sets through tasks given. This will further help you to develop your professional development programme (PDP).
Main Tasks:
- Updating volunteer policies and documentation
- Assisting in recruitment
- Assisting in interviewing new volunteers
- Assisting in induction of new volunteers
Required Skills:
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Office based skills(Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Team Working skills
- Being structured and organised
- Working in adherence with the organisation's key objectives and business plan.
- Has the ability to create relationships with and show respect to different types of people.
- Professionalism & Confidentiality
Training and Support Available:
- Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Assistance will be given in writing documentation and policies.
- Recruitment
- Interviewing
- Inductions
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.
Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.
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The Operations Assistant supports the Chair with all administration to enable Hidayah to function smoothly. Responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
- Providing administrative support to the Chair including scheduling meetings, managing calendars and responding to emails
- Creating process flows to enable service delivery and monitor progress
- Preparing meeting agendas, taking notes and sharing meeting minutes
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and databases including documents on the Google Drive
- Aiding in the planning and execution of all operational projects and initiatives
- Preparing reports, presentations, and documentation as needed e.g., for annual reports
- Responding to inquiries and providing information to internal and external stakeholders
- Performing other duties and tasks as assigned by the Chair
How much time is required?
We are flexible around your schedule but we anticipate that the role will require around 4 hours per week. The following commitments are in place for all Hidayah volunteers:
- Aim to attend all relevant meetings, delivering a comprehensive report with updates and to complete actions as and when they appear
- Aim to attend all other planning meetings as necessary
- Attend Hidayah events (where geographically possible)
- Help to fundraise for, and advertise, any Hidayah events and fundraising drives
- Add to and maintain the administration of our file sharing system ‘Google Drive’ to ensure it’s up to date with clear records, templates and forms
- Check and respond to emails in a timely manner
- Contribute to the communications group (via Discord) and stay up to date with Hidayah developments
- Provide information, statements and data for the annual report
- Keep up to date with Hidayah communication and organisational developments
This role is subject to a 6 months probationary period with a 2 month notice period should you wish to resign.
What is expected from an Operations Assistant?
Knowledge:
- Educated to degree level or experience which demonstrates equivalent analytical ability
- Knowledge of quality assurance systems and their benefits for the voluntary sector
- Knowledge of good governance procedures for the voluntary sector
- Understanding of confidentiality, equality and diversity and safeguarding procedures
Personality:
- A self-starter who can volunteer with minimal supervision
- Friendliness, enthusiasm, dedication, responsiveness, flexibility and eagerness in supporting the aims, vision and mission of Hidayah
Personal Skills:
- Confidence taking the lead with plans and ideas at Trustee meetings
- Ability to resolving conflict situations if needed
- Professionalism in all situations
Administration Skills:
- A high degree of literacy in Microsoft Office and IT Applications
- Join Hidayah Membership and Hidayah Discord server
- Participating and contributing to discussions on the Hidayah Discord server
- Read all Hidayah policies, keeping up to date with any changes
- Read, understand and agree with the constitution of Hidayah (available on our website)
Please ensure you do not have a conflict of interest with your current role and check this prior to applying for this role.
What benefits do I get from this role?
- Volunteering with Hidayah brings a range of a benefits such as:
- Reference for your CV
- Contributing to Hidayah’s cause
- Supporting vulnerable communities
- Connecting with like-minded, passionate people
- Experience working strategically as part of a team
- Development of professional networking skills
Our mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Children of Voices is a hugely respected charitable organisation helping to improve the lives of young people and their families through genuine care, love, and support.
We are currently seeking a volunteer Personal Assistant/Office Manager. This role is ideal for an individual with experience as a P.A./Manager looking to work within the charity sector.
Responsibilities typically include:
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Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries: (email/calendar management and phone calls, managing diaries
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Typing, compiling, and preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence.
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Miscellaneous tasks to support the CEO which will vary according to projects and tasks but could include fundraising, event planning, social media, community outreach, press & PR.
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Managing databases and filing systems.
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Implementing and maintaining procedures/policies & administrative systems
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Forming a relationship with our clients as they are part of the community.
Essential skills for this role are:
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Organization skills: The ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and keep track of deadlines is crucial.
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Communication skills: should be able to communicate effectively in writing.
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Attention to detail: the ability to pick up on small details can prevent costly mistakes from occurring.
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Problem-solving skills: the ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause. The organisation has a warm and friendly atmosphere and will be extremely rewarding for the candidate.
Prior to submitting your application for this position, we suggest you visit our website to gain a better understanding of our organisation and our mission.
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QMC School, partnered with Quilombo UK is looking for a volunteer personal assistant to join their national volunteering team working from home. This role offers a great opportunity for the right person looking to gain experience as a personal assistant, developing their office-based and management experience, or simply to ‘give back to their community’. The role provides you flexibility, with specific training provided where necessary to help you develop and grow your skill-set.
16 weeks contract.
What will I be doing?
- Managing organisation of meetings and appointment
- Organising events and conferences
- Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems
- Managing databases, Liaising with staff
- Miscellaneous tasks to support the team
Practical Considerations
Essential:
- You will need to have good written skills
- Well organised, pro-active and able to deliver tasks efficiently
- Good time management
- To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Strong team player
- Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed
- Able to volunteer at least 12 hours a week (2 days, 6 hours each day)
Desirable:
- Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate
- Proficiency in Microsoft and excel
Requirements
- Will require references
- Own computer or a secure access to one
- Must be UK based and hold UK right to work
The volunteering program with QMC requires a minimum of 21 weeks of commitment. We are looking for someone who can offer 12 hours a week, Monday - Friday.
Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.
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QMC School, partnered with Quilombo UK is looking for a volunteer personal assistant to join their national volunteering team working from home. This role offers a great opportunity for the right person looking to gain experience as a personal assistant, developing their office-based and management experience, or simply to ‘give back to their community’. The role provides you flexibility, with specific training provided where necessary to help you develop and grow your skill-set.
16 weeks contract.
What will I be doing?
- Managing organisation of meetings and appointment
- Organising events and conferences
- Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems
- Managing databases, Liaising with staff
- Miscellaneous tasks to support the team
Practical Considerations
Essential:
- You will need to have good written skills
- Well organised, pro-active and able to deliver tasks efficiently
- Good time management
- To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Strong team player
- Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed
- Able to volunteer at least 12 hours a week (2 days, 6 hours each day)
Desirable:
- Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate
- Proficiency in Microsoft and excel
Requirements
- Will require references
- Own computer or a secure access to one
- Must be UK based and hold UK right to work
The volunteering program with QMC requires a minimum of 21 weeks of commitment. We are looking for someone who can offer 12 hours a week, Monday - Friday.
Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.
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WHO WE ARE
We are a Kingston-based social enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion. Encouraging different cultures to unite enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons. Partnering with cultural, social and sports organisation's, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.
We conduct research to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. Our findings are supported by educational opportunities designed to broaden perspectives.
Ready for an adventure? Dive into the heart of Quilombo UK by exploring our website and videos! Discover our mission, values and the impactful work we do to make a difference in our community.
Your journey with purpose begins here
Join us in creating positive change!
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Quilombo UK is looking for a volunteer personal assistant to join their national volunteering team working from home. This role offers a great opportunity for the right person looking to gain experience as a personal assistant, developing their office-based and management experience, or simply to ‘give back to their community’. The role provides you flexibility, with specific training provided where necessary to help you develop and grow your skill-set.
Main Responsibilities:
- Managing organisation of meetings and appointment
- Organising events and conferences
- Managing databases
- Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems
- Liaising with staff
- Miscellaneous tasks to support the team
REQUIRED SKILLS
Essential:
- You will need to have good written skills
- Well organised, pro-active and able to deliver tasks efficiently
- Good time management
- To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Strong team player
- Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed
- Able to volunteer at least 12 hours a week (2 days, 6 hours each day)
- Access to own laptop
Desirable:
- Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate
- Proficiency in Microsoft and excel
Requirements
- Will require references
- Own computer or a secure access to one
- Must be UK based and hold UK right to work
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.
Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.
Job Type: Volunteer
Expected hours: 12 per week
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
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We are seeking an enthusiastic volunteer to assist our Client Service Administrator on Reception in hosting our busy reception area and friendly waiting room. In this role, you will use your excellent interpersonal skills to welcome clients and visiting professionals and other volunteers to the Helen Bamber Foundation, making them feel comfortable, attending to any immediate needs they may have, assisting them with their queries and notifying clinicians and other staff of their arrival.
You will be at the heart of an exciting, team of experts working as a representative of the Helen Bamber Foundation and the first point of contact for our diverse range of clients and visitors. You will be a self-motivating team player, organised, efficient and have a compassionate mind-set.
Main tasks and activities:
· Greeting clients and ensuring that clients are having their immediate needs met;
· Ensuring the reception is well-presented;
· Answering the phone and responding to a wide range of enquiries;
· Maintaining the shared Outlook calendar and co-ordinating room allocations;
· Booking interpreters;
· Ensuring the smooth running of the day-to-day activities;
· General office administration including: ordering of office supplies, entering data, filing and organising office supplies storage etc;
· Reception cover when needed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Quilombo UK is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their growing team.
Quilombo UK works with the objective to;
- promote different arts, sports and cultures to encourage an intercultural understanding between different communities and societies
- promote cultural awareness in the community and educate, regardless of nationality or origin, about race diversity and mutual respect
- promote good health and wellbeing; and run a community organisation with a strong focus on individuals, the community and society as a whole.
The Finance Assistant will be responsible for a range of activities like assisting the Finance Manager in managing and processing various accounts, reconcile financial data and record various financial transactions. There will be some other administrative tasks too.
This role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to; gain experience in the Third Sector; develop their office based and management experience; or just simply 'give something back to their community'.
Where necessary specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.
Main Responsibilities
- Collect and enter data for financial spreadsheets
- Verify & check the supporting documentation for and seeking approval of staff and other stakeholders for expenses claims.
- Process expense claim transactions once paid.
- Assist in processing & preparing the forms for checking account balances.
- Assist with payment and bank reconciliation tasks.
- Perform routine calculations and produce analysis reports, as and when required
- Review the department budgets on a routine basis.
- Assist in reviewing and auditing financial statements and reports, to check their accuracy.
General tasks
- Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.
- Reconcile any discrepancies or errors identified and report to Finance Manager.
- Adhere to organisations financial policies and procedures.
- Answer any questions or queries if arises
- Suggest any changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency and cost reductions.
Essential
- Numerical competence
- Well organised, proactive and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
- Able to speak confidently with a variety of stakeholders.
- Good time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Strong team player
- Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed.
Desirable
- Some understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.
Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.
Please Note : This role is work from office and those applicants who are local to the Kingston, UK can only apply.
Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Work Location: In person
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Job description
Quilombo UK is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their growing team.
Quilombo UK works with the objective to;
- promote different arts, sports and cultures to encourage an intercultural understanding between different communities and societies
- promote cultural awareness in the community and educate, regardless of nationality or origin, about race diversity and mutual respect
- promote good health and wellbeing; and run a community organisation with a strong focus on individuals, the community and society as a whole.
The Finance Assistant will be responsible for a range of activities like assisting the Finance Manager in managing and processing various accounts, reconcile financial data and record various financial transactions. There will be some other administrative tasks too.
This role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to; gain experience in the Third Sector; develop their office based and management experience; or just simply 'give something back to their community'.
Where necessary specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.
Main Responsibilities
- Collect and enter data for financial spreadsheets
- Verify & check the supporting documentation for and seeking approval of staff and other stakeholders for expenses claims.
- Process expense claim transactions once paid.
- Assist in processing & preparing the forms for checking account balances.
- Assist with payment and bank reconciliation tasks.
- Perform routine calculations and produce analysis reports, as and when required
- Review the department budgets on a routine basis.
- Assist in reviewing and auditing financial statements and reports, to check their accuracy.
General tasks
- Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.
- Reconcile any discrepancies or errors identified and report to Finance Manager.
- Adhere to organisations financial policies and procedures.
- Answer any questions or queries if arises
- Suggest any changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency and cost reductions.
Essential
- Numerical competence
- Well organised, proactive and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
- Able to speak confidently with a variety of stakeholders.
- Good time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Strong team player
- Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed.
Desirable
- Some understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.
Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.
Please Note : This role is work from office and those applicants who are local to the Kingston, UK can only apply.
Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Work Location: In person
We are seeking to recruit two Non-Executive Directors from the business world, third sector, cultural sector and beyond who share our passion for theatre and the arts to support our collective responsibility to develop our vision and our people.
What will you be doing?
We’re a Theatre Without Walls, have imagination without limits and exist to make extraordinary, relevant theatre by, with and for contemporary Scotland.
As we continue our journey, we are seeking to recruit two Non-Executive Directors from the business world, third sector, cultural sector and beyond who share our passion for theatre and the arts to support our collective responsibility to develop our vision and our people.
We welcome a diversity of voices around the table, reflecting the audiences and communities we serve. Applications from divergent and collaborative thinkers are welcome, we offer a space in which to speak and be heard. We also encourage applications from candidates of colour, gender diverse people and disabled people.
What are we looking for?
In this instance, we are specifically looking for individuals with experience and skills in the following areas:
- Experience of HR practice and / or the legal landscape around HR within a thriving workplace.
- Experience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds, encouraging the voice of young people in society, working with more disengaged youth to build confidence, agency and social mobility.
Skills and Experience:
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to command respect from, and communicate effectively with, a diverse range of colleagues and stakeholders.
- An understanding of access, inclusion, diversity and equal opportunities issues.
- Experience of working effectively as part of a team, project group or committee.
- Good, independent judgement.
- An ability to think creatively.
- Awareness of risk and the need to balance ambition with sustainability
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of fundraising, or involvement in other networks of benefit to National Theatre of Scotland.
What difference will you make?
The statutory duties of a Non-Executive Director Board member are:
- To ensure that the company complies with its governing documents - Memorandum and Articles of Association.
- To ensure that the company pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.
- To ensure that the company applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives - the company must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objectives, no matter how ‘charitable’ and ‘worthwhile’ those activities are.
- To contribute actively to the Board’s role in giving firm strategic direction to the company, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
- To safeguard the reputation and values of the company.
- To ensure the effective and efficient operation and administration of the company.
- To ensure the financial stability of the company.
- To protect and manage the property of the company and to ensure the proper investment of the company’s funds.
- To appoint the Chief Executive Officer and monitor their performance.
- To hold the National Theatre of Scotland, as a registered Charity, “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by:
- Ensuring that the Charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.
- Being responsible for the performance of the Charity and for its “corporate” behaviour; ensuring that the Charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Acting as guardians of the Charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.
- Ensuring that the Charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.
Before you apply
Please apply with CV and covering letter to Kathy Khorrami, PA via the Reach platform.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Can you help with providing a welcoming reception service to visitors and callers to Age UK BRWF's Windsor Street (Bromsgrove) office?
Age UK Bromsgrove, Redditch & Wyre Forest is seeking the support of friendly and organised volunteers at its Windsor Street office to:
- Meet and greet visitors to the office
- Answer the telephone (referring to the appropriate person or taking messages)
- Support members of the team with simple administration tasks (e.g. booking appointments, photocopying, preparing post for mailing, updating databases etc.)
- Have an understanding of the services and support provided by Age UK BRWF and convey this in a positive manner when speaking to people
Personal qualities and experience most suited to this role:
- Friendly and approachable, with good interpersonal and communication skills
- Patient and flexible
- Experience of answering Telephones and using IT
- Able to use their initiative and also be part of a team
- Understands the need for confidentiality
- Willingness to undertake training and work within Age UK BRWF’s guidelines and policies (including Data Protection)
How much time is involved?
- Regular commitment of 3 hours a week (10am-1pm, Monday – Thursday)
What you can expect from us?
- We will make sure that you receive appropriate training for the role and that you have the support of a member of staff. We offer a range of benefits to our volunteers and will also cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Trustee Vacancies
Showroom Work Station
(Sheffield Media and Exhibition Centre)
Showroom Work Station is a registered charity and a cultural hub for South Yorkshire and the North of England.
Located in a converted 1930’s art deco building, the venue is home to a four-screen cinema, creative industries business centre, event space, and café bar, in the heart of Sheffield city centre.
We are looking to recruit new Trustees to join our board. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone with knowledge and understanding of major capital projects, fundraising or the hospitality sector. However, if you don’t have expertise in any of these areas, but still feel that you have something to offer, please still get in touch. This is a unique opportunity to join a creative and passionate team and help shape the future of the organisation.
As a trustee you will oversee the operation of a major cultural cinema exhibiting a diverse film programme with first run and retrospectives of curated work, including archive, documentaries, and many unique one-off programmes with regular visiting filmmakers. We are home to some very successful film festivals and host many unique events each month.
Through our trading subsidiary, we also manage the Work Station creative industries business centre, operate a successful bar/café, and conferencing facilities.
Our Trustees work closely with the Chair, Chief Executive and Senior Management Team to provide clear strategic direction to the organisation, helping to agree policy, define goals, set targets, and evaluate performance.
As with all our Trustees, we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a good understanding of local, regional, and cultural agendas.
Trustees are required to attend approximately 5 Board meetings per year (usually held on the last Monday of the month, 6 pm – 8 pm) and to offer relevant support and specialist knowledge to enable us to meet the objectives of our business.
The post is not paid but all Trustees receive invitations to special events and have a weekly allocation of free cinema tickets (subject to availability).
Application process:
Please download our full application pack and equal opportunities form from the vacancies page of the Showroom Workstation, Sheffield website.
To apply please provide the following:
- A comprehensive CV or biography (a statement outlining your roles, responsibilities, and achievements in the organisations in which you currently and previously worked). Please include details of any service as a Board Trustee or any other voluntary/community work.
- Our completed equal opportunities monitoring form. This information will be treated as confidential and used for statistical purposes only.
- Daytime and evening contact telephone numbers that will be used with discretion.
Closing date: Please submit your application by midday on Wednesday 8th May 2024 to Julie Simpson
For an informal conversation about the role prior to submitting your application please contact Ian Wild, Chief Executive.
Showroom Work Station, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Sheffield Media and Exhibition Centre Limited is a registered charity, number 100 2020
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.