The Organisation: The Joining Forces Initiative

In June 2017, the six largest child-focused agencies – ChildFund Alliance; Plan International; Save the Children International; SOS Children’s Villages International; Terre des Hommes International Federation; and World Vision International met in Bellagio/ Northern Italy. They decided to join forces to accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) for Children with at least one or two joint initiatives. They committed to put aside their egos and logos and in the spirit of collaboration focus on the areas where only together they can achieve significant improvements in the lives of children. The two initiatives agreed upon are:

• Joining Forces to End Violence Against Children
• Joining Forces to advance children’s rights - Child Rights Now!.

These form the basis of the Joining Forces Initiative which is the six agency coalition.

If you have a passion for children’s rights and ending violence against children then this is a role for you. It is a great opportunity to contribute to this exciting project and watch it develop and grow with it.

The Opportunity

Hosted in Plan International, this role will act as the administrator for the Joining Forces project and ensure project management functioning with support to the Project Manager and the Steering groups. The steering groups are made up of representatives from the 6 agencies and drive the project activities. 

You will participate in the Joining Forces governance meetings and be involved in organising international teleconference calls in multiple time zones.

In this role, you will maintain and improve procedures to track and record income and expenditure of the Joining Forces Secretariat budget. You will support the project manager to produce yearly financial reports to evidence spending whilst also developing, maintaining and improving a lean, agile and forward-looking financial system.

You will also be involved in managing the logistics for meetings and workshops, including the internal and external communications. You will assist in taking minutes at meetings and you will also arrange travel including flights, accommodation and visas.

Please note that this is a part-time role.

The Individual

We are looking to recruit an organised individual with excellent administration and coordination skills. You will be able to work as part of a pilot project and proactively propose solutions for the project to become more effective and productive. It is also essential that you can establish and respond to routine queries and requests for advice on systems and processes.

To be successful in this role, you must have strong oral and written communication skills and you must also be able to manage multiple demands, meet deadlines and plan effectively. You will be results-orientated, have excellent attention to detail and be calm and effective under pressure.

Location: Global Hub, Woking (where we are all currently working from home due to Covid-19 government restrictions) or in most locations where Plan International has a legal entity and you have the pre-existing right to live and work. Our preference is for the person to the based closest to the point of impact.

Type of Role: Part-time, 21 hours per week. 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Reports to: Joining Forces Project Manager

Salary: We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that this will vary according to the location of the appointed candidate and therefore, it is not possible to include full details here. If this role where to be based in the UK, the salary range is £26,010 - £28,900 per annum.

Closing Date: Sunday 7th February 2021

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Child Protection Policy.

As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

About the role

The role is essential to manage the United National Peace Building Fund (UNPBF) project on strengthening the role of women and LGBT people in the most conflict-affected departments in Colombia, tackling barriers of discrimination and exclusion, and supporting the transition from justice, memory and collective emotional reparations to catalyse pathways toward sustainable peace and enhance the influence of LGBT people, Afro-Colombian and indigenous women in decision-making, at the territorial and national level, advocating for social change and peace in territorial planning.

The role works within the International Programme role family and it is positioned in the Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Programme. The role will coordinate and monitor the project, including the budget, supporting its implementation by Christian Aid and by partners, and ensuring compliance with UNPBF requirements and Christian Aid programme quality standards. The role works in close coordination with the programmatic and financial staff of CA in LAC and CA Ireland by promoting communication and joint actions.

About you

You have experience in managing complex projects and contracts with institutional donors, including experience in administration and budget management. You have experience in application of monitoring and evaluation tools for donor reporting. Your expertise on project management includes inclusion, accountability, gender and power analysis, human rights. You are competent in the use of various planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning tools and methodologies, you are able to strengthen partner capacity. You have a sound knowledge of peacebuilding work, advocacy, and to build networks. You will have a degree in social sciences or related fields and good written and spoken English.

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.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Competency questions (if required)

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

1. Building Partinership

In the context of team work, please tell us about an occasion when you listened to and took on board fresh perspectives and views (could be in the form of negative feedback from colleagues, even if you initially disagreed with them.

2. Deliver results

Tell us about a previous work experience in which you planned, monitores and executed a project that delivered the expected results.

3. Steward resources

Please give us an example of a situation in whixh you felt you could not deliver what was expected of you and that you had to prioritize (for example, explaning how you made the decision on how to prioritize and what was the result).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specific duties

Administrative responsibilities

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

Financial responsibilities

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

HR responsibilities

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

Other responsibilities

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

Person Specification

E = essential

D= desirable

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

Experience

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

Skills/knowledge

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

Personal qualities

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

Other requirements

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

APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED FROM PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE OF MIGRATION.

How to apply

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

Interviews will take place week beginning 8/2/2020

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

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

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

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

About the role

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

About the team

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

About you

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fundraising Administrator

Location: Remote working during the pandemic, role is based in the London office, but we are open to applicants from all over the UK

Relief International (RI) is a leading non-profit organisation working across the Middle East, Africa and Asia to provide humanitarian assistance. . We specialise in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and chronic poverty.

We are looking for a highly experienced Administrator who will work closely with and support Relief International’s Development & Communications team, to support the growth of income for the organization in Europe and globally. You will join a growing team based in London and Washington DC.

You will be responsible for delivering best in class customer service, administrative fundraising support, managing all financial reporting, database management, and other administrative functions of the Development and Communications team.

The Fundraising Administrator will benefit from the support of all team members and at the same time, will be encouraged to develop their own ideas and to manage their own work. Working in a fast-paced, challenging, and stimulating professional environment, the Fundraising Administrator will play an important role in acting as the first point of contact for donor enquiries, information, and donor care, and in supporting Relief International’s existing fundraising efforts in the US, UK and EU donor markets.

To be successful in the role you will bring proven experience in working in an administrative role. Your strong IT skills will be essential, along with excellent organisation, data management, attention to detail and written skills. 

Closing date: Please apply immediately we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, therefore may withdraw the position for the job board closing date.

Apply via our online application portal by following the link below. You’ll need to upload your CV and a cover letter explaining your suitability against the requirements for this role. 

Due to limited resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that to be considered for this role you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Note to external agencies, we will not be accepting CVs from third parties

Relief International is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages 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.

Relief International is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children as a priority. This is reflected in our pre-employment checks and requirement to verify and check the identity and references of all applicants. 

The company provides a supported living service to single homeless adults who are vulnerable and have support needs, including accommodation.

The role of the Service Administrator will be to provide comprehensive administration support to all teams. This role is to ensure the smooth running of the Company and therefore working with all teams is an essential part of the daily working practice.

Your primary tasks will include the overall responsibility of keeping a record of all service charge payments made by our clients including creating new statements, updating finance statements as well as chasing up and keeping track of any arrears. An assertive but supportive approach will need to be taken when talking to our clients as arrears is a sensitive subject to discuss. You will be making contact via telephone, text messages, emails and letters and will need to keep track of deadlines given for payments to be made.

You will be supporting these clients by keeping on top of their service charge by advising them to set up standing orders. Payment plans may need to be put in place if a client falls behind on payments and also kept track of, so no further payments are missed. It is detrimental if a client falls into large arrears as this could lead to eviction.

You will be required to produce monthly reports/ figures and report any concerns daily.

You will be required to attend regular staff meetings, one to one supervisions with your line manager and attend mandatory training offered by Assisted Accommodation.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Have good communication skills to converse with clients appropriately.
• Be organised and be able to prioritise your work to meet specific deadlines
• To have a sufficient understanding of both spoken and written English language to be able to effectively record and report as well as adhere to written company policy and procedure.
• Be confident in asserting boundaries
• Have good knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office systems such as Word, Excel, Outlook and 365, to be willing to learn any new systems that the company decide will make their output more efficient. 
• Having the ability to balance assertive telephone mannerism with an empathic approach when communicating with  clients in arrears
• To be proactive in creating systems that will improve the running of the service
• Proficient in letter writing, sending and receiving emails and understanding the protocol and regulations set by the GDPR (Data Protection)
• Be able to set up and maintain team calendars and be able to make appointments using the calendar invitation facility.
• Be able to work alone using your initiative and also in a team to attain joint goals
• Be willing to undertake administration tasks that are required by any of the teams and or the Directors.
• Proficient in producing factual and detailed reports.

Desirable:

• Experience in office/business administration/finance – dealing with arrears or debt
• Have some knowledge and experience of supporting people in the community

Role:

1. To work within the administration and finance team ensuring that the processes and practices followed, promote the effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation.
2. To provide administration support to all the teams and to work with the Directors and Managers as and when requested.
3. To work closely with the Administration Manager and Group financial controller on financial admin that must be dealt with sensitively and confidentially.
4. To ensure that all client files are maintained with all current finance information filed and accessible at any time. Create, update and archive client finance statements (electronic) and other files as requested by your Manager.
5. To conduct client finance statement reviews as instructed
6. You will be required from time to time to complete online housing benefit applications for the service users placed in the accommodation.  You will work with an experienced member of staff to ensure that you have gained a full understanding of this procedure. You must also be able to pay attention to detail and ensure that any information provided on the application document is correct.
7. You will be required to monitor and maintain service charge payments and work with the Finance team to retrieve service charge from clients in arear. Training will be given.
8. Write letters using current templates and create new templates as and when required. 
9. Ensure that important information is passed on to the relevant member of staff
10. Provide your manager and or the Directors with records or reports as required
11. Provide your manager with service charge figures and or any other reports as they are requested
12. Be prepared to work with current systems and create new systems for monitoring or filing documents and or information or statistics.
13. To undertake any other task required to ensure that the service provider is efficient.
14. On occasion, you may be required to work over your normal working hours to complete a task on a deadline.

This is normally an office-based role, but would start with Working from home as local Covid-19 guidelines are updated.

Oasis has a vacancy for a Project Administrator to be part of a new team of working on a groundbreaking project, supporting A&E Departments in the Greater Manchester area in reducing the harm to young people from violence. 

We are looking for an organised and pro-active Administrator who has a flair for setting up systems, maintaining databases, sorting paperwork and keeping processes on track, all while maintaining confidentiality and helping people from all walks of life.  Like most administration jobs, no day will be the same, so you will need to think on your feet and be ready to challenge and be challenged.  As this is a new project we are also recruiting for a Project Coordinator and three Youth Development Workers.

To be successful, you will need solid administration experience including minute taking, using social media, as well as data management systems.  This role will suit someone who is self-motivated, flexible and reliable, and wants to work in a unique area of youth and community work.

Oasis Charitable Trust is a multi-national charity supporting young people and their families in 10 countries worldwide. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.

Working for Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
• A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)
• A supportive, friendly work environment, with flexible working arrangements

If you are interested in this position, please download the documents on this page or go to the Oasis UK charity website (CVs alone will not be accepted).

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Monday 25th January 2021.

Interviews will take place on 11th & 12th February 2021 (possibly in person or online)

PART TIME, 24 HOURS PER WEEK (0.6 FTE)

FIXED TERM CONTRACT TO MARCH 2022

SALARY:  £11,606 p.a. (plus 7% non-contributory pension)

LOCATION:  GREATER MANCHESTER

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

An opportunity for a candidate with a good level of book-keeping, accounting, and administration skills, who would like to build their experience by working at a growing international not-for-profit organisation and be part of a small, dynamic team at the heart of global sustainability.

About the Role

As Finance & Administration Executive, you will work with the Finance & Risk Manager on all aspects of the finance function (approx. 80% time). Much of your time will be focused on maintaining accurate accounting records, enabling the business to meet its statutory filing obligations, and providing management with accurate, timely and relevant financial information. The role will also encompass supporting the CEO and the wider team in relation to governance administration and other administrative tasks (approx. 20% time).

What are we looking for?

To be considered for the role, you should be able to demonstrate your capability for being an effective finance professional with a keen eye for detail. You will have previously worked in bookkeeping and you would like to pursue your own growth in a finance role.  You are proactive and positive in your approach, a doer who ensures that actions are prompt and issues resolved to completion. You have recently worked in a similar role and are familiar with the day-to-day financial activities of a smaller organisation.

As well as being financially literate, you should be an accomplished multi-tasker who enjoys and is capable of providing administrative and organisational assistance to busy colleagues, including the Chief Executive Officer. Being a relatively small organisation with a global reach and a challenging mission, we are looking for someone adaptable, resilient and able to work with a diverse set of colleagues and external stakeholders. An interest in sustainability would round off your profile.

We provide good development opportunities to our staff, as well as a dynamic and inspiring work environment with a friendly culture. Working as part of a Corporate Services team of six people, based in central London, you will report to the Finance & Risk Manager.

We offer 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life insurance, learning and development opportunities, season ticket loans, and a childcare voucher scheme. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed, although initially this normally office-based role is likely to involve working from home in light of current Covid-19 restrictions.

Bonsucro is committed to being an inclusive employer and we value diversity, so we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, in particular from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and candidates with disabilities. We encourage applications from all socio-economic backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain sales, purchase & general ledgers
• Receive, check and process expenses claims
• Create and post month end accounting journals
• Perform weekly bank reconciliations for all accounts (including foreign currency)

• Process payroll for Bonsucro´s UK-based and overseas staff
• Assist with other pay items (pensions, childcare vouchers, loan schemes, etc.)
• Carry out tasks related to credit control
• Assist with weekly payments runs
• Provide additional support to the Finance & Risk Manager, including assisting with preparation of the monthly management accounts, VAT returns, statutory accounts and annual planning and budget setting process
• Coordinate the effective functioning of the London office space (e.g. liaise with office building manager; manage procurement of office supplies; anticipate and deal with any problems before they arise) and the current remote-working setup.
• Provide administration to the Chief Executive Officer and the wider team
• Assist with organisation and logistics of internal/external events and meetings 
• Support the organisation of governance meetings, including Board of Director meetings, Sub-Committee meetings and Members Council meetings.

Person specification

• A good working knowledge of accountancy/bookkeeping principles and common accountancy software packages
• Previous experience in a finance or bookkeeping role (ideally in a not for profit or professional service environment)
• Previous experience in an administrative role
• Strong IT skills, in particular of Excel within a finance and accounting context
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise
• A proactive approach to work and confidence in working independently
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with others, including remotely based colleagues in the UK and internationally
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Reliable, hard-working and reliable

Other Criteria

• AAT Advanced certificate in Bookkeeping (or equivalent).
• Familiarity with Xero accounts software
• Experience of dealing with multicurrency accounting
• Language skills in Spanish and/or Portuguese
• Office management

Other information

Start date

As soon as possible

Salary

£25,000 to £30,000 pa (depending on experience) + competitive benefits package

Reports to

Finance and Risk Manager

Hours

Full Time (35 hours per week), open to discuss flexible working arrangements for exceptional candidates

Term

Initial 12 months contract with a view to becoming permanent

This job description reflects the core activities of the post. As the service and the post-holder develop, there will inevitably be some changes to the duties, and possibly to the emphasis of the post itself. We expect that the post-holder will recognise this and will adopt a flexible approach to work. This could include undertaking relevant training where necessary. The line manager will consult the post-holder if significant changes to the job description become necessary. Any changes will be reflected in a revised job description.

We are looking for a Membership Administrator for a 6 month maternity cover to support our work to promote food science and technology for the benefit, safety and health of everyone.

As our Membership Administrator, you will play a crucial role supporting our members by maintaining member records, processing information, sending communications and information.  Our members will find you a delight to work with.  You will be a database whizz and be able to produce meaningful reports from our data.  We are updating our systems, so experience of working to improve an existing database system would be welcome.  You will have experience of membership or subscription-based processes.

You will also help run our financial activities – processing member transactions, issuing customer invoices, arranging to pay suppliers, reconciling transactions, and liaising with our accountants and auditors.  You will probably be familiar with Sage, Xero or another accounting package.

We are a small team, so we all muck in to keep things running smoothly.

If you are interested in developing your membership and finance skills, join us to help put our ambitious plans to grow our membership into practise. 

Send us your CV and a cover letter - please ensure you have read the person specification. We will look at applications as we receive them.  If we think you could be right for the role, we will ask you to come in to meet us.

No agencies please.

Salary: £24-26K

The post will be homebased while the Covid-19 restrictions are in place.  Our office is based in Hammersmith, London W6, and regular attendance at the office is envisaged as restrictions ease.

We are the UK’s leading professional body for those involved in all aspects of food science and technology. We are an internationally respected independent membership body, supporting food professionals through knowledge sharing and professional recognition.

Our core aim is the advancement of food science and technology based on impartial science and knowledge sharing.

Our membership comprises individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, from students to experts, working across a wide range of disciplines within the sector.

We are a registered charity (no 1121681) and a company limited by guarantee (no 930776)

Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team at our airbase in Newquay, working within a supportive team culture, where everyone is Proud to be Cornwall Air Ambulance.

A pivotal role within the charity, the post holder will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to the charity’s supporters via personal interaction, telephone or email.  They will also be responsible for the data management of supporter records, including processing high volumes of data accurately and extracting information for use in fundraising campaigns and initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support including telephone and general enquiries, meet and greet supporters, dealing with incoming correspondence and appropriate responses.
• Responsible for the efficient and consistent data entry and maintenance of supporter records on the CRM system, including importing and reconciling online payment and donor data.  Compliance with data protection legislation.
• Filtering of data for segmentation purposes, including analysis and preparation of campaigns and mailshots.
• Weekly and monthly banking and reconciliation.
• Supporting the recruitment and training of volunteers to assist with administrative support for the charity.
• Managing efficient and appropriate filing and administration systems.
• Undertaking research as and when required, to support fundraising activities.

By joining our incredible team, you can be part of the future to help and sustain the income of the charity, so “future lives depend on you”.

A full job description and person specification is attached.

To apply please complete the application form attached and forward this with your CV and covering letter, carefully setting out how your qualifications, experience and knowledge matches the principal accountabilities of the role and person specification.

Closing date: Monday 15 February 2021

Interviews will be held week commencing 22 February 2021

Location: Flexible within England & Wales

Department: Business Development

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

We’re looking for a Business Support Administrator.  

The Business Support Administrator will work across all teams in the Business Development Department and will report into the Business Development Research Manager.  You’ll provide support to enable the department to succeed in their ambitions to achieve the Citizens Advice Future of Advice strategic framework.  You’ll be working in a fast moving environment where the work is varied, so you’ll need to be flexible and have a proactive approach to problem solving with good organisational skills and excellent IT skills. In practice, you’ll be the first point of contact for people who need help with a wide range of tasks like data collection, processing finances, and assisting with organising meetings/events.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

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

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

About Akademi

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

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

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

START DATE: Ideally mid-March 2021

Closing date for applications: Thursday 18 February 5pm

Interviews will be held via Zoom on: Thursday 25 February

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

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

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

We’re looking for a motivated, imaginative and organised human to be the heart and soul of this small team and large community. You would be responsible for innovating and implementing new Covid-safe cycling adventures whilst meeting ambitious fundraising targets to support Choose Love. 

Thighs of Steel

Our purpose is to raise money and awareness for refugee-supporting organisations. We do this by running empowering and community building cycle adventure events. To date, we have raised over £450,000 for Choose Love, Europe’s largest donor of grassroots refugee aid, providing emergency support and long term solutions where they are most needed.

Our rides are deliberately uncompetitive, accidentally but proudly feminist, and offer genuine adventure. Our organisation is small, purpose-led and independent. The team consists of two Directors, who will coach you into the role and work together with you on strategy, finances and impact goals. There is also a dedicated team of volunteers within our community who run aspects of the organisation including Comms and the London Cycle Club. With this small team around you, you will be the driving force of the organisation, spending more time working on it than anyone else. Our community of cyclists are so engaged we see them as a wider part of the organisation . With many of our community craving adventure after lockdown, but social distancing necessities reaching into 2021, it is a creative time to join the organisation as new events and adapting existing ones will be the first priority.

Essential responsibilities:

• Inventing: Creating new fundraising cycle adventures, that empower, challenge and are enjoyable for participants. They must also be financially sustainable and add to our purpose, fundraising for Choose Love

• Fundraising: Meeting an ambitious fundraising goal of £150,000 per year for Choose Love.

• Organising: Making the cycle adventures happen on time and to a budget. Recruit and organise training for the core team for the rides. Build a team of volunteers from the community to support you with route planning, booking accommodation, etc

• Community Building: You will be the point of contact for all communication with participants. You’ll be a highly organised and easygoing person that always has time for people on and offline. Community building will include ensuring the Cycle ‘Clubs’ are thriving and led by the community itself as much as possible. 

• Partnerships: Collaborating and communicating with our key partner, Choose Love, including regular check-ins about our fundraising progress, comms collaboration and event opportunities. Additionally, building and exploring new partnerships to help us meet our goals. 

• Comms: Creating the strategy and delivering content to engage and grow our audience through online and occasionally offline mediums. This includes social media platforms, website building, content creation and designing. Comms strategy will involve working towards building the breadth of our community, in collaboration with Choose Love.

About you 

• Experience in an organisational role in the third sector (social enterprise, charity etc)

• Passionate about refugee rights and freedom of movement 

• Have an interest in cycling and adventures

• Organised with good attention to detail and comfortable organising online with tools such as Mailchimp, Slack and Google Drive incl Sheets, Docs.

• A good communicator, sociable and able to contribute and encourage a close knit community. 

• Good at multitasking a varied workload

• Comfortable being your own boss, taking initiative and responsibility, whilst co-creating a team who collaborate and respect each other.

• Flexible with workload, there may be times in the year where things are busy and other times where it’s a lot quieter, so weekly hours will vary, whilst monthly pay remains at an average of your annual workload. 

• You are passionate about helping to create an inclusive, anti-oppressive organisation that treats people with respect and dignity. Considering accessibility in the ways you work, such as in communication and events design

Practical information

Contract: 12 months (possibility of extension depending on funding) with a 6 month probationary period

Salary: £21,000 pro rata, 0.6FTE, therefore pay is £12,600. 28 days of holiday pay are offered, including bank holidays, pro rata. Salary is the London Living Wage.

Hours: 3 days a week on average, if working 7.5 hours a day. 

Location: Whilst Covid-19 restrictions make supported group rides impossible, the role can be remote. However once rides are possible you would need to be able to work regularly in Bristol or London, where the majority of our community are. If this wouldn't be possible but you still feel you are right for the role, please do apply and let us know your location and how you think it would work.

Our approach to hiring:

We encourage applications from a wide variety of backgrounds who can drive and inspire change for refugees and displaced people. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic candidates, and candidates with disabilities.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are happy to talk about flexible working and we promote a workplace where you can be your authentic self and achieve success based only on your merit.