We are looking for a new Director of Services to manage, lead, shape and develop SCT’s frontline services including all aspects of our ‘Recovery Hub’ (Primary Programme, Housing Team, Training and Development) Drop-In and service user involvement in SCT’s social enterprises.

To set a positive management culture in line SCT’s inclusive Christian ethos, values and mission.

To ensure consistent therapeutic practice across all of our services.

To establish stronger referral pathways through our services.

To oversee the dayto-day administrative functions within the services including on-going monitoring and evaluation, human resources and financial management.

To ensure the residents in SCT’s accommodation are secure and maintain their tenancy as part of the therapeutic practice.

To assist and deputise for the CEO where necessary.

To apply, please read through the DoS Job Pack and our Vission Mission Ethos document and apply via the attached application form.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 5th January 2020

Informal visits for long-listed candidates: Wednesday 15th January 2020

Formal Interviews for short-listed candidates: Thursday 23rd January 2020

We are looking to recruit a skilled and experienced professional who can ensure our charity delivers its charitable objectives and further develops the its services for the residents of Merstham.

The role will be pivotal in the smooth and successful day-to-day running of the charity, building a welcoming, busy and vibrant community space and providing services and activities for the community. The Community Centre Manager will be involved in helping to shape and launch new activities and events and establishing new partnerships as well as ensuring that the building is well maintained and compliant with current legislation. They will work to maximise use of the available facilities and identify new opportunities through effective marketing, networking and innovative solutions.

Registered Charity No: 1121420

The post is funded, for 3 years, by a grant from The Big Lottery Community Fund.

The Community Centre Manager will have overall responsibility for the operational work of the charity, including the delivery of this programme (Opportunities Through Partnership) which will develop our capacity to recruit and support volunteers; and our work which is funded by The People’s Health Trust. We will also be seeking other funding opportunities that help us to respond to the needs and aspirations of our local community.

Responsible to: Chair of Trustees (or their nominee)            

Contracted Hours: 35 Hours per week

Staff Reports: Volunteer Coordinator (in liaison with The Mix), the Project Lead for The People’s Health Trust programme and other staff as delegated.

Holiday entitlement: 21 days/annum plus public holidays

WHEN APPLYING PLEASE ENSURE YOU INCLUDE A SUPPORTING STATEMENT, ALONG WITH YOUR CV, DESCRIBING HOW YOU MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POST.

FAILURE TO PROVIDE A SUPPORTING STATEMENT WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT BEING CONSIDERED.

We are seeking a highly efficient, experienced Administrator to join our small professional team. You must have excellent communications skills, be thorough and accurate, be able to multi-task, remain calm under pressure and add to our team dynamics. You must possess a range of administrative and secretarial skills including good IT skills. The post will involve supporting evening training events during term time approximately once a week.

Good interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential as is a sense of humour and the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.

You need to be committed to our vision of ‘Developing Church of England Education’, be in sympathy with the aims and objectives of the Christian Church, and ideally have an understanding of the workings of the Church of England in Education.

Closing date for applications:  9am Monday 16 December 2019

The Refugee Therapy Centre is seeking to appoint a Senior Administrative Officer to take over the operational work of the centre.

The candidate should be intuitive, flexible, with excellent administrative skills, and be able to use software packages and databases to a high standard, including Microsoft Access; be committed to confidentiality and to the ethos of The Refugee Therapy Centre. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential requirements.

Closing date for applications is the 12th December 2019.

To apply, please email including a full CV, a covering letter, and details of two referees. Please also post a hard copy of these documents to: The Refugee Therapy Centre, 1A Leeds Place, Tollington Park, London, N4 3RF.

PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to preventing young suicide.

1. DESIGNATION                       Administration Officer (West Midlands)
2. HOURS                                   36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)
3. SALARY                                NJC Scale 4-6  (£18,426 - £19,171)  + 5% Pension contribution
4. LOCATION                            Birmingham Office  
5. RESPONSIBLE TO                 Regional Manager (West Midlands)

6. PURPOSE OF POST

To provide administrative support to PAPYRUS’ West Midlands office in particular, responding, monitoring and recording all enquiries, assisting in preparation for training courses, events and workshops, supporting and working closely with other Team Members.  The post offers an exciting opportunity to learn and develop new knowledge and skills in a wide range of areas. As a small team in a growing organisation, team members are expected to be flexible, reliable, and hard-working, to be a team player able to use initiative and seek solutions when required.

7. KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Regional Manager, PAPYRUS Staff and Volunteers, Board of Trustees; and PAPYRUS Press Office

8. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure the smooth running of the office

1.1. To be a first point of contact for all email and telephone enquiries.

1.2 Record all enquiries and contacts using the CRM database

1.4. Arrange and organise meetings/bookings as required.

2. Co-ordinate training bookings, using diary system, email and databases to ensure training is organised, allocated and delivered:

2.1 Prepare resources for staff delivering training courses and workshops.

2.2 Help to facilitate training delivery nationally, responding to email and telephone enquiries, ensuring preparation, materials, resources, venues, for all events are in place when required.

3. Establish and maintain efficient and effective administrative systems:

3.1 Report any office issues to the Regional Manager as soon as possible and undertake agreed actions.

3.2 Work and maintain internal up to date CRM database (Raiser’s Edge).

3.3 Assist with managing the office diary.

3.4 Collate evaluations and feedback from project work.

3.5 Prepare reports and correspondence as requested.

3.6 Deal sensitively with all enquiries.

3.8 Direct telephone, postal or email enquiries to the appropriate member of staff.

3.9 Manage stock and resources.

3.10 Respond to orders and other requests for information, from stakeholders, by phone, mail and email, according to policy and keep accurate and up to date records.

3.11 Respect confidentiality within PAPYRUS policy and manage data appropriately in line with the Data Protection Act 1998.

3.12 Understand relevant duties and manage matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy.

3.13 Attend and contribute constructively to regular line management supervision and appraisal protocols.

3.14 Help to plan, contribute to and attend PAPYRUS conferences, workshops and events as required.

3.15 Attend training courses as required.

9. ADDITIONAL DUTIES

It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS prevention of young suicides that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff.

10. CONFIDENTIALITY

It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy.

11. BASIC PRINCIPLES

The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. He/she must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level.

12. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory Enhanced CRB Disclosure and/or completion of Vetting and Barring Scheme checks.

13. QUALIFICATIONS

See Person Specification

The application form for this role can be found on our website. Please do not send your CV as this will not be considered as part of your application.

Applications must be submitted using the online application only.

Clerk to Trustees and Trust Administrator

We are The Trust Partnership. Our vision is to help charitable Trusts, Foundations and Almshouses to provide better informed, better managed and better directed funding and housing and to use their resources to the best advantage of all their stakeholders.

We are excited that we’ve not only been able to build a thriving business, but to do so on strong ethical foundations. The way we treat our staff, our clients and other stakeholders is important to us, and becoming a Certified B Corporation in 2016 was evidence of our positive impact locally and on the sector as a whole. We believe it’s possible to be a good business and a profitable one at the same time.  

Job title: Clerk to Trustees and Trust Administrator

Place of work: our office near Tetbury and with regular evening travel to London

Hours: full time or part time, working 22.5 to 37.5 hours per week with some evening work

Salary: £20,000 to £22,000 full time equivalent, dependent on skills and experience

Main purpose and scope of the job:

As the Clerk to the Trustees and Trust Administrator, you will possess excellent organisation, communication and ICT skills and be familiar with maintaining confidentiality at all times. 

You will ensure the smooth running of meetings, prepare meeting agendas, take accurate minutes, maintain the effective Governance of the Trustee Board and be a principal source of communication between charity clients and The Trust Partnership. You will oversee the maintenance and care of clients and their beneficiaries, working alongside other Trust Administrators, finance colleagues and Clerks.

Duties and key responsibilities:

To be fully conversant with the Governing Document for the Charity and the Terms of Reference of any Committees, and to advise the Trustees on matters of governance procedure, referring to the current Charity Commission legislation and guidance at all times.

To work closely with The Trust Partnership administrators and oversee the administration of all Trustee meetings and the completion of meeting actions.

To prepare the agenda for Board and subcommittee meetings as appropriate, in consultation with Chair and The Trust Partnership Administration team.

Work with the Administration team at the Trust Partnership and Trust Accounting to approve meeting papers in time for their circulation at least 10 days in advance of the meeting.

To co-ordinate the booking of rooms for board meetings, sub committees, away days and other special meetings and refreshments if required.

To prepare and submit draft minutes of all meetings for approval to the Chair within 10 days.

To undertake the distribution of the minutes to the Board of Trustees as soon as they have been approved by the Chair.

To show diplomacy and tact and an ability to work with senior professionals.  A high degree of flexibility and adaptability will be clearly demonstrated by successful candidates.

To provide administrative support to Trustees both individually and collectively and manage all communications to and from Board members and between the Board and The Trust Partnership.

Ensure compliance with all Trustee-approved policies.

Support strategy and policy development to improve the impact of their Client’s Public Benefit.

To be considered as the Clerk to the Trustees and Trust Administrator, you’ll need: 

- At least three years’ experience of working in a professional office (essential)
- Completing customer/account work and working with a range of audiences (essential)
- A good understanding of charitable governance and the role of Trustees (desirable)
- A good understanding of good charity finance (desirable)

Due to our location, the successful candidate will also need a full, valid driving licence and access to their own vehicle. 

Other organisations may call this role Admin Clerk, Administrator, Admin Assistant, Office Administrator, Office Assistant, or Admin Assistant, or Administrative Assistant. 

Flexibility:

The Clerk to the Trustees and Trust Administrator is expected to work flexibly, including attending meetings out of normal office hours and occasional weekend work.

The Trust Partnership will cover all work-related travel costs away from our Gloucestershire office.

You will be expected to work from our Gloucestershire office, with regular visits to our clients which mainly includes travel to London but may also include travel elsewhere in the UK. 

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

How to apply:

To apply for the role of Clerk to Trustees and Trust Administrator, please apply via the button shown. Please note your relevant experience in your cover letter.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated individual to support our finance, volunteering and charity management work.  The successful candidate will play an important role to ensure the ongoing success of the charity’s operations.

The role will be based in our Mitcham office but will work across our offices in Lambeth and Merton.  Our offices have excellent public transport links and the Mitcham office has car park facilities.  We offer a friendly and welcoming work environment and can provide flexible work opportunities.

Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth (CAML) is the leading advice charity supporting individuals and families primarily across the London boroughs of Lambeth and Merton.  We provide a range of information, support and advice services.  We also work to raise awareness and understanding of the challenging issues affecting our clients and communities.

Terms and Conditions

• Part time: 4 day week (30 hours, Mon to Thurs) or 30 hours over 5 day week
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Primarily based in our Mitcham office
• Salary: £16,800 to £17,600 (£21,000 to £22,000 FTE) dependent on experience
• Annual Leave: 20 days based on 4 day week (25 days full time equivalent), plus a charity day and pro rata public holidays 
• Child care vouchers
• The charity operates a group pension scheme
• Work travel loan scheme

If you’re interested in this role and joining us, we would be delighted to hear from you.   Please read the attached job description and person specification then forward your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role (please note we do not consider applications with no covering letter).  If you wish to complete the Equality monitoring form, please email the three documents to the email address provided. If you wish to confidentially discuss the role in the first instance, please contact our Head of Finance & Resources on the email address provided in the job description.  The deadline for applications is 6pm, Sunday 15 December 2019 and shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview on Tuesday 17 December 2019.  If you do not hear from us, we are afraid your application was unsuccessful.

We are looking for a positive, empathetic and people-focused Support Services Team Leader to provide high quality information and support to those affected by blood cancer via the phone, email, social media, via our online forum and face to face.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

You will be emotionally resilient, hardworking and understand the value that your role brings to the blood cancer community.

Ideally, you will be Registered Nurse in haematology with experience working at NHS Band 6 or above (or equivalent).

If this sounds like the role you are looking for and you feel you have the knowledge, skills and experience we need, please apply with a covering letter setting out how you match the requirements of the job specification and a CV by:

9am on Friday 3 January 2020

*Applications for this role will be reviewed as soon as they are received so please note that we may bring forward the closing date at our discretion*

Join us on our journey to beat blood cancer!

Do you have a passion for social justice, and a concern for needs of refugees fleeing war and persecution? Do you want to use to use your skills and expertise in financial management to bring about positive change?

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our growing charity, which works with refugees and asylum seekers arriving in the UK. Upbeat Communities is a Christian charity based in Derby and we work across Derbyshire and Lincolnshire – our mission is to Help Strangers Become Neighbours. We achieve this by focusing activities on three key areas: Welcome, Empowerment, and Awareness Raising.

The services we deliver include welcome support for new arrivals, language classes through our Derby Language School social enterprise, health and well-being activities, enterprise and employment training, awareness raising, training and events. We provide the support service to local authorities in Derbyshire and Lincolnshire as part of the Vulnerable Person’s Resettlement Scheme, working with Syrian refugees. We are currently partnering with the British Red Cross on a 4 year citywide project called Survive & Thrive, as well as initiating new projects such as a volunteer hosting scheme for destitute asylum seekers and a project focusing on refugee children.

Context of the role:

One of our current Finance and Operations Managers (who is part of a job share) goes on maternity leave in March/April 2020, therefore we are looking to recruit someone who can provide support to our organisation during this maternity leave period. The role will focus on the financial management functions of the organisation including the production of management accounts and budgets, and the oversight of all our financial procedures (we are also recruiting an additional Team Administrator to meet the day-to-day finance, admin and operations tasks). We require someone who can start in the role in January/February 2020 to ensure a smooth and successful handover.

We want someone who can manage, maintain and improve the performance, productivity and efficiency of our financial management procedures. They will be someone with strong financial management skills and significant experience of working in business or charity finance.

You will enjoy being a key player in a growing, dynamic team, committed to helping us shape the future of our charity to make a difference to many people’s lives.

The successful candidate will have a positive attitude and love enabling our team to deliver the best possible service to our participants. The candidate will be committed to, and actively demonstrate, our Christian values, ethos and practice in order to achieve our vision – to see thriving positive communities where every refugee can contribute and make the most of opportunities.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Finance

• Produce budgets, forecasts and cashflows in collaboration with the Chief Executive/ trustees

• Maintain accurate financial records using Sage 50 Accounts

• Generate management accounts

• Manage bank accounts and carry out bank reconciliation

• Oversee all payments and cash management

• Manage expenses and credit card procedures

• Track incoming resources including grants, donations and earned income

• Support the production of funder and finance related reports

• Provide information to our accountant required for preparation of statutory accounts

Oversight and Line Management

• Oversee, develop and improve all financial management procedures

• Review and update all financial policies annually

• Provide line management, including support and supervision, for the Team Administrator (to be appointed in March 2020) and any finance/admin volunteers

Human Resources

• Provide relevant information to our payroll provider to ensure staff wages are processed and paid

• Oversee invoicing for sessional/ self-employed tutors and interpreters

• Process pension payments

• Ensure HMRC data is up-to-date and payments are made

• Process HR data relevant for financial management

Other

• Provide administrative support for projects where required

• Make an active contribution to the overall work of Upbeat Communities through team meetings, staff training, awareness and fundraising events, and any other appropriate activities

• Be committed to, and work in accordance with Upbeat Communities’ Christian values and ethos, as well as adhering to all organisational policies and procedures

Person Specification:

We are looking for an exceptional candidate who can demonstrate the following qualifications, experience and skills. Please make sure you evidence each of these areas in your application.

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of education (GCSEs & A Levels or equivalent)

Desirable

• Qualified accountant to at least CIMA, ACCA, or ACA level Experience & Skills Essential

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of financial management

• Strong financial awareness, with a track record of maintaining budgets and management accounts

• Proven leadership ability

• Experience of SAGE or other desktop accounting packages

• Proven ability to develop and maintain databases and information systems

• Keen analytical and problem-solving skills

• Outstanding administrative ability, well organised, and reliable

• Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone with individuals and a wide variety of organisations

• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks and manage your own workload

• Good IT skills

• A team player with a helpful serving attitude and a positive disposition Desirable

• Experience of charity finance and accounting practice

• An understanding of the challenges and opportunities of the charity sector

• Knowledge around Tax and VAT relating to charities Other

• Committed to the support and wellbeing of refugees

• Commitment to actively demonstrate Upbeat Communities’ Christian ethos and values

• The right to work in the UK

What we offer as an employer

- A positive working environment where staff are valued and cared for

- An inclusive and friendly staff team

- Regular support and supervision

- Regular opportunities for team building

- Flexible working conditions to promote a good work / life balance

- Annual team retreat to recharge, re-envision and build relationships across the team

- 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays for full time staff (pro rata for part time staff)

- A generous mileage allowance for travel required for work

- Opportunities for continued training and development

- Access to language classes through our social enterprise (Derby Language School)

- Competitive pension scheme (5% employer contribution matched by 5% employee contribution) 

All applicants need to complete an application form and submit it online via our website – CVs will not be accepted

As part of the recruitment and selection process Upbeat Communities will take up two references Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 14th January 2020 

1. DESIGNATION                Community Fundraising Manager
2. HOURS                               36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)
3. SALARY                             NJC Scale 27 – 30 (£30,507 - £32,878) + 5% pension contribution
4. LOCATION                         Registered Office, Warrington
5. RESPONSIBLE TO            Head of Fundraising
6. ACCOUNTABLE FOR      Community Fundraising Team all and Volunteer Fundraisers
7. Purpose of Post

7.1 To develop, inspire, motivate and manage the Fundraising Team and providing day to day support to ensure that income from community fundraising is maximised and recorded accurately and stewarded appropriately.

7.2 To help develop more diverse sources of income in line with Papyrus strategic plan

8.  Key Relationships 

 Fundraising Team, Head of Fundraising, Finance Officer, Data Manager, Office Manager, PAPYRUS Senior Management Team, Colleagues & Trustees

9. Main Duties and Responsibilities

9.1 Support the Head of Fundraising in implementing the fundraising strategy for PAPYRUS

9.2 Manage and support Fundraising team to ensure effective processes result in good stewardship of funds and donors. 

9.3 Manage a proactive community fundraising events programme and individual giving programme

9.4 Support and work with the corporate fundraising function to increase our portfolio of corporate partnerships

9.5 Work closely with the Fundraising Team, Data Manager and Finance Officer to ensure that reporting and recording of data and donations is done timely, properly and in accordance with GDPR Regulations.

9.6 Build and grow good working relationship with PAPYRUS Regional Teams and their fundraising volunteers

9.7 Review current administrative procedures and procedures in line with recent growth

10. Other Duties and Responsibilities

10.1 Represent PAPYRUS at local, regional or national events & meetings as required to do so

10.2 Engage with identified stakeholders, sharing knowledge and details of PAPYRUS Campaigns when required.

10.3 Work collaboratively with other colleagues in pursuance of common goals and contribute to the maintenance and development of relevant policy and procedures.

10.4 Respect confidentiality as per PAPYRUS policy and manage data as per the Data Protection Act 2017

10.5 Contribute to the development of appropriate Safeguarding protocols understanding your duties and managing any matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy and in line with the Children Act 2004.

10.6 Attend and contribute constructively to regular line management supervision and appraisal protocols.

11. ADDITIONAL DUTIES

It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS prevention of young suicides that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff.

12. CONFIDENTIALITY

It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy.

13. BASIC PRINCIPLES

The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. He/she must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level.

14. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure and/or completion of Vetting and Barring Scheme checks.

15. QUALIFICATIONS See Person Specification

PLEASE NOTE

Online applications MUST be accompanied by a detailed covering letter, explaining how your skills and experience meet the needs of a small charity supporting visully impaired people.

You can make a real difference to the quality of life of the 1 in 1,000 people living with nystagmus in England and Wales.

Join our small, friendly team and develop your own skills, helping us provide information and support, raise awareness of this complex condition and fundraise for medical research.

You don't have to have nystagmus yourself to join us, but it helps if you do or you know someone who does.

About Us

The Nystagmus Network is the foremost charity supporting those affected by nystagmus in the UK. Nystagmus is a complex eye condition that is characterised by involuntary movements of the eyes where they appear to wobble or flicker from side to side or up and down. The charity offers support and information to the 1 in 1,000 people at least who are living with nystagmus, whilst also leading research into the condition to find a potential treatment.

Role

The purpose of the Information Support Officer role is to support the Nystagmus Network’s charitable objectives, provide back office and administrative support to the operational running of the charity and contribute to business continuity. There will also be the opportunity to attend events.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Minimum full level 2 qualifications, including English and Maths GCSE grade C or above

Experience

Office administration; work in the charity sector in a support or office role; organising events

IT skills

Proficient in the full Microsoft office suite; competence in the use of social media for business purpose; experience of working with a CRM, using Wordpress, Mailchimp and Shopify

Communication

Demonstrable proficiency in written and verbal skills; a keen eye for detail; proofreading experience

Way of working

A methodical approach, excellent time management and ability to work on your own initiative

Interpersonal

Ability to show empathy, a good listener; a team player who gets on with people; awareness of the effects of living with or supporting someone with a vision impairment

HOW TO APPLY

Applications MUST be accompanied by a detailed covering letter, explaining how your skills and experience meet the needs of a small chairty supporting visully impaired people.

We are looking for a highly organised, professional Personal Assistant to join the UK’s blood cancer charity to support two senior members of our busy Executive Team on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract.

The successful candidate must have a positive can-do attitude, discretion, an eye for detail and excellent communication skills as these are all essential for this busy role.

This exciting role involves organising schedules and calendars, providing administrative support, working as an outward-facing representative of the Director of Research and Policy and the Chief Digital, Innovation and Services Officer and being a central part of the support team to our Executive and Board

If you have a flair for administration, the ability to multi-task and love a challenge, as well as a passion for helping people affected by blood cancer, this could be the job for you!

The closing date for this exciting opportunity is:

9am on Monday 9 December 2019

To apply just send us a current cv and cover letter.

*Please note that we may bring forward the closing date at our discretion*

The Executive Assistant helps to ensure the efficient and effective function of the WFSA senior leadership, including support to the Chief Executive, the Board and the Council. Join our small but busy team and help us to achieve our vision of universal access to safe anaesthesia.

5 billion of the world's 7 billion people do not have access to safe, affordable, timely surgery and anaesthesia. 17 million people die each year from surgically treatable conditions (that's more than 4 times the number who die from HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria combined).

If that sounds wrong to you and you are an experienced Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant with a desire to make a difference then this could be your perfect job.

Candidate Application Information 

This is a 4 day or 5 day per week role (let us know your preference)

Guidance for submission 

• Read the attached Job Description
• Submit a covering letter and an up to date CV including contact details of two referees. 

Note: - we will not take up references before short-listing nor without your express consent.

• Your cover letter should be used to tell us how you think you meet the requirements laid out in the job description. Draw particular attention to experience, skills, achievements and knowledge gained in past employment or other activities which are relevant to the job and give examples to support what you say.
• Ensure your covering letter is no more than 2 pages long (2 sides of A4). 

Applications should be submitted no later than 11th December 2019. Any applications arriving after this deadline will not be considered for shortlisting. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview on the 17th December (this will involve an interview and a short written exercise) with second interviews - if required - on the 19th December.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday per year (pro rata)

5% employer pension contribution

Working in a small and dedicated team. Undertaking specialist Benefit Case work to support Autistic adults to access and maintain the welfare benefits that they are entitled to. A solid knowledge of the benefits system, welfare rights and entitlements, application processes and local eligibility criteria are all required for the role.

Benefits Case Worker

30 hrs with some occasional evenings and weekends required

Fixed term until 9/7/2021

£23, 000 pro rata (actual £18,400)

Assert supports Autistic adults in Brighton and Hove. We have an exciting opportunity for someone with the right skills, empathy and experience to help us provide and essential service in the city.

Purpose of Job:

To ensure the provision of high quality support services for adults with Asperger Syndrome (AS) or High Functioning Autism (HFA) that facilitate independent living and personal empowerment. The aim of this project is to support our service users through the provision of advice and guidance regarding all UK welfare benefits.

Undertaking specialist Benefit Case work to support Autistic adults to access and maintain the welfare benefits that they are entitled to. A solid knowledge of the benefits system, welfare rights and entitlements, application processes and local eligibility criteria are all essential to the role. Supporting members in application processes, providing supporting evidence, requesting appeals and attending tribunals are all important within the role. Good organisational skills, the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload whilst working positively and enthusiastically within a small team are essential.

This role will also require you to assist in the provision of general case work, including supporting with activities and supporting with marketing and publications and to implement and maintain administrative systems for report writing and monitoring purposes, including client database and newsletters.

This is a fixed term contract subject to funding but we aim to access additional funds to maintain this project and post.

For more information please get in touch. 

Please apply with your CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements on the personal specification. Please note that CV's must be accompanied by a letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role.

The  job pack is either available to download on Charity Job or from the bulletin board of the website

Closing date for application is 5pm on Thursday 2nd January.
Interviews are a two stage process:
Stage one will be on Thursday 9th January and is a panel interview
Stage two is on Tuesday 14th January from 8-9pm and is attending a client activity social session.