MAF Scotland - we are hiring!

In order to position ourselves for the future, MAF UK based in Glasgow are expanding and restructuring their Scottish team. We are now seeking passionate, talented, and creative individuals who can help us grow our profile and supporter awareness networks in Scotland.

We are looking for a part time Communications and Marketing Administrator to join the team for a flexible fixed term of approximately 1 year to cover maternity related absence.

Reporting to the Head of MAF Scotland, this role is aimed at highly collaborative team players, who will deliver in their areas of responsibility helping to organise and deliver events, coordinate volunteers, connect with our head office and overseas missionaries, and deliver MAF Youth activities.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding communicator and influencer, passionate about the work of MAF with a strong ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks, projects or events as well as engage, enthuse and motivate volunteers.

This role will play a crucial part in managing MAF Scotland’s media accounts by implementing tactics to grow the number of followers, engage and retain them.  It will involve the creation of content for use across all digital platforms as well as creating promos, adverts and short-form video content.  You will work in collaboration with the UK Communication team members to run online initiatives to significantly raise brand awareness and recruit new supporters and donors for MAF.

There is an occupational requirement for the job holder of this position to be a committed Christian. Additional information is available on request.

Key responsibilities:

• To ensure smooth working and consistent communications by creating and developing innovative social media content for MAF Scotland
• Ensuring the Scottish webpage is kept current with stories and photos that engage a new and varied audience.
• Creating and repurposing stories to reach new and existing supporters within Scotland.
• Collaborating in the development of online/digital and other marketing campaigns.
• Creating high-quality content for our branded goods, e.g. speaker resources, event products.
• Assisting with the organisation of key MAF events as required, including creating event resources and attendance and representation at the event itself. This will involve regular out-of-office hours particularly over the summer season.
• Occasional travel to main UK office based in Folkestone, Kent will be required.

Required skills and experience:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, possibly with digital communications or online marketing training.
• A proven ability to develop high quality, creative, digital communications including experience of managing email communications
• Good understanding of a range of social media channels, particularly in relation to promotion, advertising and branding, so experience in social media marketing and using databases is important so that we can develop our use of social media applications to raise the profile of our activities.
• Experience and workable knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe In-design
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to communicate clearly, assertively, and diplomatically at all levels
• Experience of developing relationships with staff and customers over the phone / email and of working in an office environment (sometimes alone)
• Efficient and organised approach to work and able to prioritise and manage deadlines and priorities
• Good attention to detail

Benefits:

• Annual salary £24,500 per annum (pro rata to part time hours).
• Fixed term for 1 year, maternity cover
• Part time, 18-22.5 hours per week negotiable
• 22 days annual leave plus 9 bank holidays per year (pro-rata to part time)
• Additional paid leave between Christmas and the New Year office closure.
• MAF UK provides a non-contributory pension scheme for staff of 10% salary on joining.

MAF Scotland - we are hiring!

In order to position ourselves for the future, MAF UK based in Glasgow are expanding and restructuring their Scottish team.   We are now seeking passionate, talented, and creative individuals who can help us grow our profile and supporter awareness networks in Scotland.

We are looking for a full time Office Administrator to join the team.

Reporting to the Head of MAF Scotland, this role is aimed at highly collaborative team players, who will deliver in their areas of responsibility helping to organise and deliver events, coordinate volunteers, connect with our head office and overseas missionaries, and deliver MAF Youth activities.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding communicator and influencer, passionate about the work of MAF with a strong ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks, projects or events as well as engage, enthuse and motivate volunteers.

This role will be responsible for the day to day running of the Scottish office, undertaking a wide variety of office administration duties and represent MAF to all volunteers, callers and visitors.

There is an occupational requirement for the job holder of this position to be a committed Christian. Additional information is available on request.

Key responsibilities:

• Liaising with Head of MAF Scotland, the MAF in the Community (MiC) Manager for Scotland and the UK Office based in Kent
• Being the public face for MAF supporters, volunteers and enquirers.
• Maintaining a relationship with volunteers through correspondence, telephone and personal contact.
• General office administration tasks including answering the telephone, filing, postage, emails and letters

Required skills and experience:

• Experience of working in an office environment
• Educated to GCSE or equivalent level, possibly with a communications skills’ qualification
• Senior level administration experience with excellent attention to detail and used to working autonomously within the remit of the role
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, able to communicate positively, assertively and sensitively within a cross functional team environment
• Efficient and organised approach, able to operate on own initiative and demonstrate resourcefulness
• Able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

Benefits:

• Annual salary £23,000 per annum.
• Full time, 36 hours per week
• 22 days annual leave plus 9 bank holidays per year
• Additional paid leave between Christmas and the New Year office closure. 
• MAF UK provides a non-contributory pension scheme for staff of 10% salary on joining.

Flexible working options will be supported.

We have 3 x administrator/coordinator roles which are:

Programmes Co-ordinator

Localities Co-ordinator

Administrative Assistant Programmes

Centre for Ageing Better has an exciting opportunity for three Administrative Assistants/Co-ordinators to join their organisation across various teams. If you are passionate about improving later life and have the skills to offer support across a range of office needs, we’d like to hear from you.

The Centre for Ageing Better is an independent charitable foundation. We believe that more people living longer represents a huge opportunity for society and we want everyone to enjoy a good later life. But changes are needed so more people are in good health, are financially secure, are socially connected, and have a purpose in later life.

As Administrative Assistant/Co-ordinator you will provide support to managers and colleagues, assisting across a variety of tasks. Different for each role, duties may include supporting programme management, efficient systems and processes and external communication, governance administration and general administration and ad hoc tasks.

The successful candidates will have strong administration and IT skills and strong verbal communication. You will have a sound understanding of project management and be used to working on various projects and assignments simultaneously. Commitment to ageing Better’s agenda is essential. 

To apply please send a CV and covering letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role. The closing date for this role is 9am on 25 September with interviews to take place on 7 October.

Please complete the attached Equality and Diversity form and return alongside your application.

Victim Support is looking to recruit an Administrative Assistant located in Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire

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.

To be successful in the role you will have experience of Microsoft Office, payroll, finance, IT and HR processes. Training will be given on in-house finance and recruitment systems.

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Police Vetting.

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 marked in the person specification as (s). 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 takes pride in being a diverse organisation, enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Diversity matters and we value it.

 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

POST NO SC505 

WREXHAM OFFICE

Fixed term contract to 4 September 2020

25 hours per week

£16,626 per annum (pro rata)

Shelter Cymru is the people and homes charity in Wales and works for the prevention of homelessness, the improvement of housing conditions, and the right of everyone to a safe, suitable and affordable home.

We are now looking to recruit for the following position to join our team. If you want to help end homelessness in Wales, we would love to hear from you.

As part of the Housing Services team, you will be responsible for the implementation of all administrative systems, ensuring that all administrative services are provided professionally and efficiently.

Shelter Cymru offers generous terms and conditions, including 29 days annual leave for full time members of staff plus 2 concessionary Shelter Cymru days.

CLOSING DATE: 10.00 AM - 26 SEPTEMBER 2019

Shelter Cymru challenges discrimination in all areas of its work and employment practices.

Registered Charity No: 515902 

CYNORTHWYYDD GWEINYDDOL

RHIF Y SWYDD SC505 

SYDDFA Wrecsam

Contract tymor penodol i 4 Medi 2020

25 awr yr wythnos

£16,626 y flwyddyn (pro rata)  

Elusen pobl a chartrefi yng Nghymru yw Shelter Cymru, sy’n ymroi i atal digartrefedd, gwella cyflwr tai, a sicrhau bod gan bawb yr hawl i fwynhau lle diogel, addas a fforddiadwy i fyw.

Rhydym yn chwilio am rywun ar gyfer y swydd ganlynol i ymuno â’n tîm. Os ydych chi’n awyddus i helpu’r rheiny sydd ag anghenion ym maes tai, hoffem glywed gennych.

Fel rhan o’r tîm Gwasanaethau Tai, byddwch yn gyfrifol am roi pob system weinyddu ar waith a sicrhau bod yr holl wasanaethau gweinyddol yn cael eu darparu yn broffesiynol ac effeithlon.

Mae Shelter Cymru’n cynnig telerau ac amodau hael, yn cynnwys 29 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol i aelodau staff llawn amser yn ogystal â 2 ddiwrnod ychwanegol Shelter Cymru.

DYDDIAD CAU:  10.00 AM - 26 MEDI 2019

Mae Shelter Cymru yn herio gwahaniaethu yn ei holl feysydd gwaith ac arferion cyflogaeth.

Rhif Elusen: 515902 

Are you efficient, enthusiastic and have a passion for administration? This is an exciting new role in a vibrant, entrepreneurial charity which has ambitious plans. We are looking for a committed team worker who is full of initiative with exceptional administration skills.

Tyndale House possesses one of the finest libraries for biblical research in the world, packed with specialist material on the language, culture, history, and meaning of the Bible. It also has facilities for medium and long-term accommodation. The House enjoys close links with the University of Cambridge and many postgraduates, church leaders, and visiting scholars have found it an ideal setting for their own study.

You will have experience of working in a similar environment, and have a high level of IT skills, together with excellent written and verbal communication skills.  You will be flexible, able to carry out a wide range of tasks quickly and accurately and enjoy working in the context of an international community of scholars.

If you feel this position fits your skills, values and experience (or potential), and playing a role in fulfilling the purpose of Tyndale House excites you, then we would love to hear from you.

About the European Climate Foundation

The European Climate Foundation (ECF) was founded in 2008 as a major philanthropic initiative to help tackle climate change by fostering the development of a low-carbon society at the national, European and global level.

We support over 280 partner organisations to carry out activities that contribute to the public debate on climate action, drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero emissions economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.

About the role

As an Administrative Assistant, you will report to and provide day to day administrative support to the UK Programme Director, the UK Programme Team and the Power Transition Programme Director as well as taking care of the office management tasks.

Key responsibilities

Support to the UK and Power Transition Programmes:

• Manage diaries and schedule meetings;
• Organise travel arrangements and bookings;
• Support in-house and off-site events;
• Support the UK programme and the UK team;
• Coordinate catering and facilities set up for meetings and events;
• Handle the processing of invoices and expense reports;
• Assist with Power Point, Outlook and other applications/programmes.

Office management:

• Welcome visitors, dispatch phone calls, manage incoming and outgoing post;
• Act as primary contact person for the landlord and the subtenants;
• Order office supplies, furniture and groceries;
• Manage the office budget;
• Manage the office floor plans;
• Liaise with building management and external providers to ensure upkeep of the office;
• Understand and be able to help with the VC systems in the meetings rooms;
• Support the UK based staff and visitors;
• Onboarding and other simple HR tasks;
• Support organising Major organisational events taking place in the UK;
• Support celebrations and organise team events;
• Carry out a diverse set of administrative tasks.

Experience and competencies

• You have 1-2 year’s relevant experience in an administrative function;
• You have a strong interest in climate and the environment;
• You consider yourself to be a completer/finisher and you have strong attention to detail;
• You are a proactive and enthusiastic team player, but also able to work independently and to be discreet;
• You have strong problem-solving skills with a positive, can-do attitude;
• You enjoy juggling various tasks and you are able to prioritise effectively;
• You enjoy working with numbers;
• You computer literate and are at ease with the MS Office suite;
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

What we offer you

• The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, international group of individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work;
• A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself;
• A full-time temporary 1-year contract (possibility to be extended).

GMMAP Admin/Assessor Assistant
Location: Wirral 
Salary: £8750 (Actual-depending on skills and experience)
Hours: 17.5 hours per week

Working as part of the Greater Merseyside Money Advice Project (GMMAP) Debt Advice Project Admin/Assessor Assistant will provide administrative support for the project and support the Debt Supervisor, Debt Advisors and volunteers. The post holder will assist the Supervisor with monitoring and reporting.

The postholder will assess clients using an advice framework by telephone or in person, and support them to make next steps such as providing information or agreeing a debt appointment.

The successful applicant will be an efficient and flexible team member who has:

• Experience of working in an office environment in an admin role and dealing with service users
• Good IT skills and experience of using a range of IT systems
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

Employee benefits include:

• A flexible working week
• 25 (pro rata) days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A contributory pension scheme after 3 months employment

If you have the right skills and would enjoy working as part of a supportive, dedicated team please click the apply button to be redirected.

Closing Date: 30th September 2019 12 noon

Interview Date: w/c 7th October 2019

Citizens Advice Wirral is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or religion in the selection or treatment of staff.

Location: Central London

Duration: Permanent

Commencing: October 2019

Line manager: Senior HR & Recruitment Officer (Indirect reporting line to SDFR)

Department: Resources

Term & LOE: Full-time; 100%

Salary range: Band A3 - £25,010 plus benefits

About Internews

Internews is an international non-profit organisation whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect and the means to make their voices heard.

Internews provides communities the resources to produce local news and information with integrity and independence. With global expertise and reach, Internews trains both media professionals and citizen journalists, introduces innovative media solutions, increases coverage of vital issues and helps establish policies needed for open access to information.

Internews programmes create platforms for dialogue and enable informed debate, which bring about social and economic progress. Internews’ commitment to research and evaluation creates effective and sustainable programs, even in the most challenging environments.

Internews operates internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, and London, as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews has worked in more than 90 countries, and currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.

About the role

The HR Administrative Assistant will be based in our London office, sharing time between general HR administrative and general office support duties. The role will support the HR function on general HR administration tasks in addition to overseeing general office management duties.

Roles and Responsibilities

Human Resources (40%):

• Day to day HR administration duties
• Monitoring shared HR inbox
• Maintain various human resources records and documentation
• Support recruitment operations  
• Assist in the general new employee  induction and on-boarding processes.
• Updating and maintaining staff and contractor records
• Ensuring data is stored in line with principles of GDPR
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Office Administration (40%):

• General day to day office management
• Assisting the IT Support team to facilitate main organizational projects.
• Office inventory management
• Any other duties of an administrative nature

Other (20%):

• Other duties to include Board of Trustees meeting preparations
• Ad-hoc support to CEO
• Ad-hoc support to SMT

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree or equivalent, preferably in Human Resources or a closely related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of basic principles of GDPR
• Methodical, accurate and organized with a keen eye for detail
• Proven ability to successfully communicate and mediate with both management and staff
• Good understanding of Microsoft Windows including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to successfully operate in multi-cultural environments

Desirable

• Experience of using Microsoft Applications
• Experience of using Human Resources Information Systems
• Experience of working in an International NGO
• Proficiency in additional language would be advantageous

Recruitment Timeline:

• Closing date for applications: 24 September 2019

Candidates must submit a succinct covering letter of no more than 2-pages explaining how they satisfy the requirements of the person speciation in addition to a CV highlighting relevant experience. The successful candidate will also be asked to provide three professional referees, one of whom must be from their most recent employer.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, all the tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the job holder a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore a successful applicant must obtain the Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment

This is an exciting opportunity to join the award winning human rights charity the Anti Trafficking and Labour Exploitation Unit (ATLEU).

We are looking for someone who is as passionate as us about protecting the rights of survivors of trafficking and slavery.

This is a new role which will provide the right candidate with the opportunity to develop their skills and grow within the organisation and would suit someone looking develop a career in charity operations and administration. The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a small team with a varied workload. 

The role includes routine, essential duties as well as responding to the needs of a dynamic and growing workplace. You will need to be comfortable working independently and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

We are seeking someone with a high degree of technical proficiency coupled with excellent written communication skills. You must be organised, discreet and committed to ATLEU’s mission and values. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

ATLEU is a growing charity; we opened a second office in Sheffield in September 2018 to extend our services into the north of England and our ambition is to continue to expand our team in London and Sheffield over the next 5 years. With this we anticipate that the charity will be able to offer opportunities for career development to the successful candidate over the coming years.

Deadline for applications is 9am on Tuesday 1st October 2019. 

Operations Admin Assistant

Reporting to the Supporter Care Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Management of all stock including merchandise and collateral
• Coordinate and monitor merchandise sales from website, eBay and other sources
• Work with fundraising and marketing teams to support key fundraising activities

This is a full-time role based at Brain Tumour Research Head Office in Milton Keynes.

Please send your CV with a covering letter, demonstrating why you are a suitable candidate, how you could add value to our organisation and detailing your current salary. A job description is attached. 

Early applications are encouraged and interviews have commenced. 

For more information about Brain Tumour Research and our work, please visit our website.

No agencies please.

Are you interested in helping to improve access to justice for people who have experienced, or are experiencing, domestic abuse (DA)?

The Personal Support Unit (PSU) is an independent charity providing much-needed support to people dealing with the civil and family court process without legal representation. Many people facing court without a lawyer have experience of domestic abuse, and the PSU is recruiting for a number of roles that will enable us to enhance the support we are able to offer them. 

The  part-time Admin Assistant (DA) role is funded until the end of March 2020.  You will help with a range of administrative duties in different PSUs across the Midlands region, and you will add capacity for us to improve the support we provide to litigants in person, especially those with experience of domestic abuse.

We are looking to recruit a post holder based in PSU Birmingham: you will report to the Regional Manager, and will be expected to carry out some travel around the region:

PSU Midlands: Birmingham, Coventry and Nottingham

While experience in a domestic abuse context is not essential, it would be an advantage, but we are mainly looking for: efficient administrative skills; the ability to co-operate with colleagues in a fast-paced and varied work-place; empathy for clients; willingness to learn; and the flexibility to follow directions or take the initiative as needed.

Your working pattern will be agreed with your Manager, depending on demand across the region.

If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application: please submit a CV, together with a covering letter clearly explaining how you fulfil the criteria in the job specification and the requirements for the role.

Closing date: 30th September at 9am

EARLY APPLICATION IS ENCOURAGED AND WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THE ADVERT EARLY

Interview date: TBC

Prospectus is delighted to be collaborating with Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique - the largest professional association of Alexander technique teachers across the globe, to recruit a dedicated and professional Administrative Officer. This is a part-time position across four days a week.

As the organisation's Administrative Officer, you will oversee a variety of administrative functions within the organisation, including aspects of finance, membership and board meetings. You will deal with external queries from both new and existing members, ensuring matters are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner. Working closely with the Membership Officer, you will assist with DBS checks, membership applications and ongoing training course approval. As the Administrative Officer, you will also provide support to board and staff meetings by taking and disseminating minutes, and arranging catering where necessary. The post holder will play a vital role in the planning and organisation of yearly events and workshops both internally and externally. You will maintain the organisation's social media presence including preparing the monthly e-newsletter.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent, and/or have substantial administration experience. You will possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels. Working independently and proactively, you will have the confidence to deal with a wide variety of enquiries, prioritise competing deadlines, and utilise your great IT and organisational skills, including the use of MS Office packages and social media platforms. Previous managerial experience is desirable although not essential to this post. This role would be well suited to an individual looking to further develop their skills and experience with the opportunity to progress within the organisation.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.

Full-Time (35 hrs p/w)

Fixed-term contract until December 2020

HMP Swansea

Ref code: AWS-191

Are you a highly organised, efficient and proactive self-starter able to work on your own initiative? Looking for an exciting new challenge? If so, join St Giles Trust as an Administrator, where you will provide vital administrative support and contribute to ensuring compliance with systems and procedures, standards and performance targets relating to the administrative functions.

About St Giles Trust

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

About this exciting opportunity

This key role will see our successful candidate undertake a broad range of essential office-based, meeting-setting and facilities monitoring tasks. This will involve managing, developing and updating the Client Database, collecting and collating data, and developing and maintaining effective and efficient administrative and office systems, including filing and recording systems.

You will also be expected to process all relevant internal and external correspondence and access emails regularly and distribute messages promptly, while offering general support to Peer Advisers, staff and manager when necessary is also an important aspect of the role.

What we are looking for:

• Strong IT skills, including proven Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook experience
• An excellent communicator, verbal and written, with impressive interpersonal skills
• A self-starter who is organised and able to manage own workload
• Strong attention to detail and a proven ability to produce accurate work
• Impressive time-management, organisational and prioritisation skills
• The ability to develop and maintain filing, database and recording systems
• Sympathy with the aims and ethos of St Giles as an organisation

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

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 11pm, 30th September 2019. Interviews: 9th October 2019.