The Abbey Community Association is a charity operating out of a large community centre and hub in the heart of south Westminster, bringing together local people and organisations to address local community needs.

We are recruiting for three part-time posts as part of our Women Off to Work (WOW) programme funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. Through this programme, we have developed a holistic training and "into-work" programme for women in south Westminster, and neighbouring areas, particularly those of Muslim and Arabic-speaking backgrounds. We will deliver life and vocational skills training, wellbeing and general employability support through work experience placements, internships, job brokerage and practical advice on employment and self-employment. We provide women with opportunities to gain formal and accredited training qualifications and provide support with tailored into work action plans.

The Programme Administrator will support the WOW team in the successful delivery of this important programme.

Hampton Trust is a leading domestic abuse charity with a focus on tackling the root cause of domestic abuse and criminal behaviour.  We pride ourselves on being innovators in our field, highlighting gaps in service and testing new approaches.

In recent years we have expanded our reach from being a locally based Hampshire charity to now delivering across nine UK police forces. Earlier this year, our work featured in a BBC documentary called Home Truths, exploring Ian Wright’s experience of domestic abuse as child.

This is an exciting time for the organisation with potential to expand our interventions in other areas of the country.

Job Title:                                        Training Administrator

Hours:                                            37.5 hours per week

Salary:                                            £18,000 per annum

Base:                                              Ashurst / remote working 

Contract:                                        Full time / Permanent 

The Training Administrator will complete all administrative tasks associated with delivery of Hampton Trust training locally and nationally. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a wider team, working with professionals as they embark on Hampton Trust (HT) training via various platforms. You will play a key role in coordinating bookings, delivery, and evaluation of courses.

In this role, you must have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, strong IT skills, including efficient in the use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other software.

You should also be good with people and happy working as part of a team. Able to meet deadlines under pressure and be motivated and resilient with natural initiative. Above all, you’ll bring a range of skills and take pride in a job well done.

We encourage growth and self-awareness within this post.

Should you wish to discuss this role before application contact: Helen Downey 

Closing date: 9am Friday 5th November 2021

Interview dates: Wednesday 10th November 2021

All posts are subject to Enhanced DBS checks & satisfactory references.

Next steps 

Please submit your application via email to Hampton Trust by 9am on Friday 5th November 2021.  Don’t forget our offer of an informal chat prior to completing your applications is available if you think it would be helpful.

In your application please include:

A cover letter explaining your motivation for applying and outlining how you meet the criteria detailed within the person specification

A full CV including education, professional qualifications and full employment history showing responsibilities and relevant achievements.

Hampton Trust is committed to improving and finding ways of creating a more diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Our Equal Opportunities Form will be processed for monitoring purposes only.  This information remains anonymised and will not be seen by the interview panel or used in any way for the purposes of selection. Completion of this form is voluntary and if you do not wish to answer any question(s), this will not affect your application in any way.

3 dpw 9am-5.30pm (22.5 hpw). Hybrid flexible working available – at least 1 day a week required in our socially distanced offices

£16,800p.a. (28,000 pro rata) + 6% pension contribution after 3 months’ probation

The Ethical Property Foundation is the only dedicated property advice charity in the UK serving the voluntary sector. We are looking for an effective, can-do Administrator, who is fascinated by property and how it is used by voluntary groups, charities, and social enterprises. This is a never-boring, part-time opportunity for a motivated self-starter within a small hands-on national charity.

Managed by the Chief Executive, you will be supporting our Senior Property Adviser and Expert Volunteers working across our paid and free property advice services; and supporting the team Co-ordinator with the EPF website and the team’s IT capability and communications. If you have an eagle eye for detail and enjoy working across a wide range of operations and technology, then the Ethical Property Foundation is keen to hear from you. 

We work to be a committed, ethical equal opportunities employer.

APPLY BY noon Tuesday 16th November 2021. Interviews take place 24th November 2021 in our socially distanced London offices near Farringdon station.

Job Title: Administrator

Salary: Depending on experience

Length of Contract: 6 months

Based: London – flexible (home or office based)

Closing date: 03 November 2021

About us

BAAG is a unique advocacy and networking agency which aims to support humanitarian and development programmes in Afghanistan. Founded in 1987, we have around 30 member agencies and work closely with Afghan civil society groups, reflecting Afghan views and aspirations. BAAG is the only coordinating agency of its kind in the UK. It is a source of expert advice for policymakers, donors, media, and the public.

About the role

This role will partially support a new project funded through the Open Society Foundation to support advocacy for continued support to the Afghan State and Afghan civil society and the contribution they can make to the future of the country as well as provide general administrative support to the orgnaisation.

The Administrator will join a small team to provide effective administrative support to BAAG and its Director and some support to other self-servicing staff. S/he will review and update current recording and information management and some financial tasks.

S/he will be expected to be a full member of the team and take on other duties that are consistent with the job of Administrator and manageable. S/he will report to the Director.

About you

You should possess knowledge or interest in the Afghanistan context and have demonstrated experience providing reliable administrative support in an office or related setting.  You will be detail oriented, self-motivated, and have strong writing skills. You should possess strong communication skills, with a track record of communicated to a wide range of stakeholders of various diverse backgrounds. You should be proficient in Excel and be able to read budgets and support finance tasks. You will uphold BAAG’s core values, including on inclusion, accountability, gender equality, and do no harm.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

If you have not been contacted by CoB 05 November 2021, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

Closing date: 03 November 2021

Planned Interview date: week beginning 15 November 2021

The For Baby’s Sake Trust is recruiting an Administrator to work part time, based in its central office in Stevenage. We are a charity focused on enabling parents to break cycles of domestic abuse and giving their baby the best start in life, especially when they faced adversities in their own childhood. Our ground-breaking programme, For Baby’s Sake, works with both parents in a unique way, starting in pregnancy. We also share our learning and resources and make the case for more parents receiving what they want and need at a precious time for them and their baby.

This position is a central one, spanning administration, communication, developing and maintaining systems, data handling and office management at an exciting time of development for the Trust. There are opportunities within this role to help to develop the Trust’s communications, including stakeholder engagement, promotion of its work and its social media presence.

You will be based at the Trust’s central office in Stevenage and the role includes working closely with the Executive Administrator and Senior Leadership Team and collaborating with the For Baby’s Sake teams who work directly with families.

As an Administrator, you will have:

• Excellent communication skills in all formats, demonstrating tact, fluency, clarity, and the ability to summarise and convey complex information

• Excellent data-handling, information management and IT skills, with the creativity, attention to detail and logical thinking to improve our systems and our data presentation

• Organisational flair and discipline, ability to work on own initiative whilst also being a team player

• The initiative, resourcefulness, flexibility, and resilience necessary to work in a changing environment

Alongside these skills, it is vital that you have a non-judgmental attitude and the ability to be open minded, carrying the belief in positive change. These characteristics are a hallmark of all our staff, which is part of why it is a great place to work.

The position is part-time (18.5 hours a week, negotiable) on a permanent contract and the salary is £23k - £25k pro rata. Full details, including the job description, person specification, and background briefing information can be found in the relevant attachments.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed by close of business on Wednesday 10th November 2021.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 17th November 2021. Location to be confirmed but will either be Stevenage or via Zoom.

Further information about the For Baby’s Sake Trust can be found on our website.

Do you have experience in administration? Are you looking to use that experience to aid a service providing mental health and learning disability support to service users? If so, our Gateshead Office in Tyneside is looking to hire a flexible part-time Administrator.

As an Administrator your role will involve you liaising with administrators based in our Regional Office departments in respect to:

• Recruitment,
• Training and maintenance queries,
• Supporting staff across the North East region and speaking with Carers, families and other professionals.

We are looking for a candidate that has a bright, positive approach with excellent communication skills; a clear telephone manner; strong organisational skills; data management skills along with MS Office and minute taking experience. Alongside this we are looking for candidates with a high standard of customer care, with a warm and friendly manner.

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.

We expect all applicants to Creative Support to have had at least their first Covid 19 vaccination prior to starting employment with us and to be committed to having the second vaccination within a 3 month period.

North Paddington Food Bank (NPFB) seeks to provide food, essentials, advice and support to people and households experiencing crisis and hardship in North Westminster, as well as parts of Kensington and Chelsea and Brent. We want to develop the most effective, accessible and adaptable approaches possible to provide the help that people need in an environment that is welcoming and supportive. 

NPFB is seeking an Office and Finance Administrator to provide support to the Head of Foodbank and Admin and Customer Support team. The post holder will work closely with the Admin team to process customer referrals and answer inquiries by phone and email. They will also be responsible for keeping our spending records up to date, and issuing basic financial reports as required. Some PA duties to the Head of Foodbank may also be required.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, efficient, with strong attention to detail. Our work environment is collaborative and flexible, and candidates should enjoy working in a small team environment. An understanding of the needs and issues facing the diverse community of North Westminster is desirable. Please see the attached Job Description for more detailed information about the role. 

To ensure that Merstham Community Facility Trust (MCFT) is able to maximise the hiring of its rooms to local people, groups, providers and businesses such that the income generated enables the charity to meet its core costs.

MCFT was started by a small group of local people who wanted to make their community a safer, happier, and better place. Fourteen years later it has grown to become an organisation that delivers a multitude of projects that support, connect, and empower the community.

MCFT seeks to provide opportunity, access, and services to all within our local community, in responsive and inclusive ways.

MCFT is based at The Merstham Hub a great purpose-built community building that we share with the Council’s Library, the Merstham Mix (a community café) and the YMCA. MCFT is a place that thrives on community spirit and has a team of warm, friendly, and dedicated staff and volunteers.

We have a wide range of activities and services and enable a wide range of other organisations and people to bring their services to the community. This includes our Community Fridge, a Food Club, a Community Allotment, Repair Café, IT Buddies and even a Trishaw!

Over the last year MCFT has been rebranded, resulting in a new website, logo and Instagram page. We are looking for someone to capitalise on the opportunity this presents and be our Hub Promoter. This role will aim to increase the number of bookings at The Merstham Hub, through building strong relationships with the regular hirers and developing creative ways of promoting the space. In addition to room bookings there will also be several exciting community events throughout the year to help promote.

We are looking for someone who has strong relationship building, communication and organisational skills to play a key role in the development and impact of MCFT.

Applicants must provide a Supporting Statement, which addresses the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification.

We have a vacancy for a Team Administrator with specialism in Governance to join us on a full time permanent basis.

The role of Team Administrator – Governance is designed to provide professional and high-quality support to our nine key governance forums and trustee meetings.

The role includes organising meetings, issuing meeting invites and being the point of contact for queries from external stakeholders/partners. A large proportion of the job is taking and drafting minutes, reviewing  the drafts with the Chair of the respective governance meeting, distributing the minutes to governance meeting members / trustees and following up on key actions arising in readiness for the subsequent meeting.

Another important aspect of this specialism is to act as the point of contact for our key stakeholders and trustees including head teachers and governors of our Church schools and representative of our multi-academy trusts.

It should be noted that many of the meetings take place outside of normal office hours, so some flexibility will be required for evening or very occasional weekend meetings.

We welcome applications from all suitable candidates including those independent of the church, and for clarification, this role does not carry a Genuine Occupational Requirement to be a Christian or person of faith.

To the successful candidate, we offer a salary which is competitive within the charity sector, a very generous non-contributory pension scheme, and a modern open plan office environment with free onsite parking for when you are not working flexibly from home.

If you feel excited about being part of this team, have extensive administration experience (particularly in detailed and accurate minute taking), work with an efficient and organised style delivering a confidential and professional service, we would very much welcome an application from you.

The full role details including job description and person specification can be found in the attached application pack. There is also contact details for the line manager of the role, Mia Elliott, Office & Facilities Manager, who would be delighted to answer any questions you may have.

Your application should consist of a completed application form and supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4) detailing your reasons for applying, what you can bring to the post and how you meet its requirements.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Midnight on 31 October 2021 and the application should be sent by email - details of the address are in the pack and at the end of the application form.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Benefits we offer at Age UK Bolton: Up to 7% employer pension contributions, UK Healthcare Scheme. Free Parking at the Ageing Well Centre, Farnworth. Charity offers Flexible & Blended working.

Would you like to make a difference to the lives of older people in Bolton?

We are looking to recruit a Team Administrator (Home from Hospital & Community) to join our flagship Home from Hospital Service.

The service operates 9am to 5pm 7 days per week supporting older people for up to 6 weeks post discharge from hospital.

You will provide administrative and community support to the Home from Hospital Team to help prevent avoidable readmission and enable people to recover safely at home.

We are looking for a resourceful, practical and empathetic individual to deliver a high-quality service, and be part of a caring team. Previous experience in administration is required, and a caring occupation would be an advantage but is not essential however compassion, dedication and commitment is.

To Apply please complete application form and return to Age UK Bolton

Please note CVs will not be accepted

Closing date Monday 25 October 2021, 5pm.

Interview to be held the week of 01 November 2021

Application deadline: 25/10/2021

National children’s charity is looking for an enthusiastic individual with great organisational and data skills to join its fast-paced Service Delivery team. You’ll help drive our services by supporting logistics, planning and delivery and managing data across our Children’s Services team. Used to taking initiative and managing multiple priorities, you’ll help us make an impact on the lives of thousands of children.

Learn English at Home (LEAH) has been working for 39 years with ethnically and culturally diverse adults including refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants, to build inclusion through language. We support people throughout Kingston, Richmond and Hounslow. Through language support and signposting to local statutory and voluntary services, we empower people to become active in their communities. We aim to provide a stepping stone to employment, volunteering, other educational opportunities, and other forms of community involvement. Teaching is delivered by our enthusiastic volunteers, to whom we provide full training and support.

When referred to us by our network of partners in the NHS and voluntary sector, our clients often find it difficult to speak to their GP or their child’s teacher. They are generally unable to attend formal English classes because of their caring responsibilities, health, limited confidence, or illiteracy in their first language.

Through our volunteers, we provide the following services to adults in Kingston, Richmond and Hounslow at no cost to the client:

 One to one English as a Second or Other Language (ESOL) tuition

 A range of small-group classes focused on a specific learning need of the group

 In work ESOL tuition within businesses that support beneficiaries to improve skills, progress within the workplace and access local services

 Trips and social activities in the surrounding areas

 Information about local statutory and voluntary services is embedded across all our programmes

During the Coronavirus pandemic we have been delivering all of our services remotely. Over the coming 12 months we will continue to maintain a remote service whilst also returning to face to face delivery for some of our services in a phased way.

Our services offer clients a means to overcome isolation and improve their chances in life through improved English language skills, increased confidence and self-belief, and greater knowledge of local services and community life.

We are seeking a Classes and Activities Administrator to join our committed team. The post holder will support the Operations Manager, Coordinators and volunteers to deliver our services including remote and face to face ESOL and community classes and a programme of social activities, trips and visits.

We are looking for someone with experience of and commitment to working in a multi-cultural environment with a vulnerable client group. The candidate will also have experience of organising activities and be competent in data entry and administration. The person we are looking for will be able to work flexibly and on their own initiative, but also have strong communication and team-working skills.

The role will work across the boroughs of Hounlsow, Richmond and Kingston with some remote working.

Background

Shared Lives Plus is the UK membership charity for more than 6,000 Shared Lives carers, 150 Shared Lives schemes and a growing network of over 25 local Homeshare organisations. Our vision is a kinder, stronger society built on sharing our lives and our homes. We help build communities where everyone lives a full life, regardless of the support they need. We do this by turning Shared Lives and Homeshare into thriving, mainstream options, with all the right structures in place to support and guide those who want to share their lives and homes.

We have recently secured funding to further develop Homeshare in the UK in areas of the country that are currently not well serviced by our existing network.

The Homeshare Services Administrator post is a key operational role providing support to our new service delivery teams.  Working closely with the Homeshare UK Social Franchsie Manager, the Homeshare UK Services Manager and the Head of Homeshare UK the primary focus of the role will be to provide administrative services to support the sustainable growth of Homeshare across the UK. There will be the opportunity to be actively involved in the development of administrative practices and processes and the development of an IT portal that helps manage the new programme. The role will also contribute to the further development of knowledge, expertise, and practical resources supporting the wider Homeshare UK network.

Shared Lives Plus is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled, and rewarded by their work.  We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do.  

We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives.  We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.

Job Objectives

The overarching objectives of this role include:

• Day to day administration of the Homeshare Social Franchise and Service Delivery programmes
• Take the lead on coordinating and administrating meetings and events
• Support development of administrative tools, practices, and processes
• Support promotion of the Homeshare model
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholder groups

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Support the development of the infrastructure for the Homehsare programmes

1. Support the programme managers to collect and collate underpinning feasibility information for the programme's
2. Support development of appropriate processes and paperwork for the delivery of the Homeshare programme’s
3. Support the development of a CRM system and monitoring tools to help manage the programme and to capture information about participants.

2. Day to day administration of the Homeshare Social Franchise and Service Delivery programmes

1. Be the first point of contact for participants in Homeshare (older people and their families, younger people,  health and social care professionals) and people interested in our Social Franchise opportunities
2. Setting up meetings for both of our programme teams and providing administrative support to those meetings including sending out relevant paperwork, setting agendas, taking and circulating minutes
3. Ensuring that participant data is captured on the CRM system and that information is accurate and updated
4. Collating data from the CRM
5. Supporting the delivery of training to our Social Franchise network
6. Support collection and collation of outcomes data for the programmes and support writing quarterly and annual reports.
7. Liaising with any third-party stakeholders involved in the Homeshare match as appropriate e.g., Health care professionals, domiciliary care providers, family members

3.Support awareness raising activity

1. Support promotion of the Homeshare programmes across the UK through sending out information, supporting blog writing, and promoting Homeshare at local and national events and conferences
2. Develop a bank of case studies from people actively engaged in Homehsareing highlighting the benefits of Homeshare
3. Actively promote the Homeshare programmes through our existing social media channels and by working with the Homeshare Team to develop appropriate content for the Homeshare UK website
4. Support the wider work of HSUK and the HSUK Communications Officer by helping coordinate effective and timely engagement between the Homeshare participants, media, and PR opportunities.
5. Attend any conferences, seminars and meetings representing Homeshare UK

4.General

1. Working with the HSUK Team to help Identify the need and scope for new resources including learning materials, guidance updates, and training that will be beneficial to the wider Homeshare sector
2. Actively support the collection of data, case studies and provide content for the annual Homeshare Sector Reports
3. Actively engage with the Homeshare UK network attending monthly practice meetings, training events and annual conference
4. Work in accordance with Shared Lives Plus aims, objectives, policies, and procedures and promote a positive image of the organisations and its members
5. Engage in continuous self-development and training
6. Promote diversity, equality of opportunity, anti-discriminatory practice and Human Rights
7.  Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required, commensurate with the level of the post. 

You will be joining PEAS at an exciting time as we move into implementing our new ambitious strategy, PEAS 2022-2026 – Growing PEAS schools. Supporting all schools. During this period we will grow our school networks to double their size, launch in a third country and expand our wider impact by strengthening education systems.

As Finance and People Administrator, you will be a key support to the UK Finance Manager in delivering strong financial management objectives, whilst ensuring the effective functioning of the UK team. You will support the People and Culture Lead in HR and governance to ensure that we have the right systems to support our people and organisation.  

To be successful in this role, we are looking for an individual who is a go-getter, has experience in finance administration and strong people skills. This is a great role for an individual who is looking for a dynamic role to take lead in.

We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds, you do not necessarily need to have a financial qualification but must have experience who is strong with numbers, a keen eye for detail, numerate, and a quick learner. We also offer flexibility in working patterns. We offer a blended style of working with 3 days working remotely from your home and up to 2 days a week in our office in London (currently based in Borough)

If you are excited by the opportunity of the role at PEAS and have the experience and skills we are looking for, please read the full candidate pack and follow the link to apply.