Job Purpose:
- To provide effective support for the HR function (including establishing necessary administrative and database systems)
- To develop an adequate knowledge of systems. Awareness and oversight of systems and processes used within the Senior Management Team.
Duties and Responsibilities
HR Support:
- Support and oversee recruitment activities for the organisation in cooperation with Central Administration Team and the Senior Management Team.
- Process all new starters including production of employment contracts, induction packs, reference requests, DBS checks, Prevention of Illegal Working checks, language tests).
- Handle the administrative process of the employee life cycle (including contracts, contract addendums, employee files, probationary review calendar)
- Ensure leavers files are handled in line with GDPR and BSWA policies.
- Create and maintain all employee personnel files, ensuring archiving of leavers and cleansing of information held in line with GDPR
- Efficient management of online HR database
- Work closely with senior managers to provide sensitive and confidential support for personnel matters.
- Ensure safer recruitment practices are followed.
General Administrative Support:
- Maintain a comprehensive paper and computer filing management system.
- Management of online H&S training platform (adding new users, managing course enrolment, liaising with the account manager to add new courses as needs arise).
- Assist with the management of BSWA policy reviews (keeping schedules, liaising with relevant managers, updating central records with latest policies).
- Maintaining DBS database and ensuring regular checks are carried out in a timely manner for all staff.
- Support with development activities of BSWA (internal and external Training, Joint Team Meetings, staff surveys).
- Provide administrative support for events (venue hire, support with activities and workshops, complete post event work).
- Provide full technical support to virtual meetings attended by members of SMT.
- Take minutes at meetings attended by SMT as and when required.
- Provide flexible organisational and co-ordination support as required and demand arises.
General:
- To maintain the confidentiality of all service users and staff.
- To maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the organisation.
- To offer an equal service to all women and children regardless of age, class, culture, language, race, religion and sexual orientation.
- To maintain a general awareness of the issues surrounding domestic violence on a national and local level.
- To ensure the efficient use of resources at all times.
- Provide an effective basic administrative service, including telephone duties, management of post and providing hospitality.
- To work within BSWA policies and procedures and demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of BSWA.
- To work within BSWA’s framework for equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
- To participate in the development and annual appraisal of a personal individual development plan with the line manager.
- To undertake any other duties required by BSWA, which may arise incidentally, develop, or be assigned commensurate with the post.
Personal Spec:
- Excellent attention to detail
- Thoroughness and accuracy
- Good IT skills 3
- Keen interest in HR
- Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential.
- Ability to cascade information verbally and in writing with accuracy and sensitivity.
- Excellent organisational skills
- Confident communicator who can build successful working relationships with colleagues at all levels within the organisation
- Awareness of safer recruitment practice.
- An understanding of women’s issues and feminist principles, in particular around the issues of domestic violence and its implications for women and children.
- Commitment to providing services within an anti-discriminatory/equal opportunities framework to meet individual needs.
Experience:
- Experience of providing administrative support in a busy office
- Experience of managing and prioritising own workload
- Experience of HR administration is desirable
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Purpose:
To work as part of a team to provide emotional and practical support to women and children affected by violence and abuse through helpline service
Duties and Responsibilities
Development & Support work:
To provide emotional and practical support to women accessing helpline
To participate in a rota of helpline cover and model and promote good practice in taking helpline calls
To support helpline volunteers and students in delivering helpline
To participate in a rota to cover at BSWA offices and across community venues as necessary
To facilitate access for women to statutory, community and other BSWA services
To comply with the recording, monitoring and evaluation procedures of the project
To develop policies and practice guidelines appropriate to the project in accordance with BSWA policies and procedures
To keep up to date with current legislative changes for dissemination within the staff team, and for use when working with women and children around their rights.
To identify and make links with existing projects and community services and to develop joint services where appropriate
To keep abreast of issues regarding violence against women on a national and local level
To participate in multi agency work as agreed with your line manager
To identify and attend training and conferences relevant to the post, in agreement with your line manager
To work alongside colleagues to organise in-house training and information sessions on a range of issues for service users
To promote awareness of the impact of domestic violence on women and children and BSWA services
Administration:
To work within BSWA’s administrative and financial systems
To ensure that adequate records are kept for all service users
To ensure that Health and Safety records are kept up to date
To produce monthly reports for your line manager
Communication:
To ensure that all staff team members are aware of any matters that are relevant to the welfare and security of the refuges, staff, volunteers and service users by: a) Maintaining BSWA communication records b) Following safety procedures c) Attending team meetings d) Carrying out risk assessments in conjunction with your line manager
To attend in-house training
To attend support and supervision sessions with your line manager
To develop a professional working relationship with external agencies
Feedback relevant issues from external meetings/ training to the staff and management teams as appropriate
To be involved in the Annual Review process
General:
To maintain the confidentiality of the women and children using the service
To maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the organisation
To offer an equal service to all women and children regardless of age, class, culture, language, race, religion and sexual orientation
To ensure the efficient use of resources at all times
To work within BSWA policies and procedures and demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of BSWA
To work within BSWA’s framework for equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
To participate in the development and annual appraisal of a personal individual development plan with the line manager
To undertake any other duties required by BSWA, which may arise and commensurate with the post
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support Work:
To work in partnership with mothers/carers to identify children and young people’s support needs and to ensure those needs are met.
To undertake needs analysis for each child and young person, to ascertain the level of support needed and the type of activities required to meet their needs.
To develop and deliver a comprehensive programme of one-to-one and group therapeutic and play sessions, and shared activities within refuge.
To provide school holiday play schemes in refuge.
To supervise and accompany children and young people on trips and visits outside of refuge.
To provide one to one support and family support with families living in the community.
To seek approval of all programmes with the refuge manager and ensure that these are discussed with other relevant members of the staff team before implementation.
To participate in the development of informative literature for women and children, including a children’s introduction pack, which is to be kept up-todate.
To purchase/hire such equipment as necessary to undertake programmes within budgetary constraints and with approval from the refuge manager.
To carry out appropriate methods of communication with women, children and young people living in refuge to keep them informed about opportunities and updates on work that is taking place, including house meetings.
To carry out detailed monitoring and evaluation of all support work, and keep an accurate record of notes and comments in line with relevant legislation.
To communicate regularly with mothers/carers about the work with their children.
To support mothers/carers to enable them to meet the schooling, health and social care needs of their children.
To link with health workers, schools, nurseries, social workers and to implement procedures for referral to other agencies
To work with the BSWA floating support and resettlement teams to identify the needs of women and their children leaving refuge after being offered permanent accommodation.
To advocate on behalf of children, where necessary, throughout adhering to Child Protection procedures.
To ensure that Health and Safety records are kept up to date.
Administration:
To work within BSWA’s administrative and financial systems.
To ensure that adequate records are kept for all service users.
To keep accurate records of financial transactions in line with BSWA’s procedures.
To provide monthly reports to the Refuge Manager about work that has taken place, feedback from service users and produce statistical information about participation.
To contribute to the preparation of reports for funders.
Communication:
To ensure that all staff team members are aware of any matters that are relevant to the welfare and security of the refuges, staff, volunteers and service users by: o maintaining BSWA communication records o following safety procedures o attending team meetings.
To attend support and supervision sessions with your line manager.
To develop a professional working relationship with external agencies.
Premises and Equipment:
To ensure that all play areas, equipment and activities comply with Health and Safety requirements, the Children Act and other relevant legislation.
To deliver inductions and orientation to all children and young people entering the refuge.
To offer support and training to volunteers and ensure that they are aware of all legal Health and Safety requirements.
Training:
To deliver positive relationships and domestic violence awareness programmes in local schools and youth groups.
To raise awareness of the impact of domestic violence on women and children and of BSWA services through the delivery of training and briefing sessions to agencies and community groups.
To work alongside colleagues to organise in-house training and information sessions on a range of issues for service users.
General:
To maintain the confidentiality of the women, children and young people using the service.
To maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the organisation.
To offer an equal service to all women and children regardless of age, class, culture, language, race, religion and sexual orientation, adhering to BSWA’s framework for equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
To maintain an awareness of the issues surrounding domestic violence on a national and local level with a particular reference to those related to working with children and young people.
To work within BSWA and local multi-agency safeguarding procedures.
To ensure the efficient use of resources at all times.
To work within BSWA policies and procedures and demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of BSWA.
To participate in the development and annual appraisal of a personal individual development plan with the line manager.
To identify and attend training relevant to the post in agreement with your line manager.
To participate in 24 hour on call cover and provide emergency cover where needed.
To participate in multi-agency work.
To undertake any other duties required by BSWA, which may arise incidentally, develop, or be assigned commensurate with the post.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Purpose:
To implement a high quality support and advocacy service to women affected by domestic violence, working alongside police to maximise use of Domestic Violence Protection Notices/Orders.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Development:
To identify and develop support and safety strategies to meet the needs of women and children seeking support through BSWA’s Home Options Hub
To work in partnership with West Midlands Police force in developing the support service around DVPN/Os.
To work with the manager to develop and implement appropriate practice guidance, including information sharing protocols
To set up referral pathways and build up links with potential referral agencies
To keep abreast of issues regarding domestic violence on a national and local level, including legislative changes that impact this work.
To participate in multi agency work as agreed with your line manager.
To explore the development of volunteering opportunities within the Project.
Support Work:
To carry out full needs and risk assessments and develop safety plans with women
To develop and produce case files with action plans for each service user
To provide referral and direct support to women applying for further civil protection orders
To keep women informed about developments in legal proceedings as they arise.
To support and advocate on behalf of women, where appropriate.
To work with women in recognising women and children’s individual needs and refer to specialist agencies where necessary
To facilitate access for women to both statutory and community services
To devise and implement appropriate methods of communication with women and children, in agreement with your line manager
Administration:
To work within BSWA’s administrative and financial systems
To ensure that clear and accurate records are kept for all service users
To ensure that Health and Safety records are kept up to date
To produce monthly reports with statistical information for your line manager
To monitor and evaluate the project, via various methods including feedback from service users, evaluation and statistical information
Communication:
To ensure that all staff team members are aware of any matters that are relevant to the welfare and security of the services, staff, volunteers and service users by: a) Maintaining BSWA communication records b) Following safety procedures c) Attending team meetings d) Carrying out risk assessments in conjunction with your line manager.
To attend in-house training.
To attend support and supervision sessions with your line manager.
To develop a professional working relationship with external agencies.
To feedback relevant issues from external meetings/ training to the staff and management teams as appropriate.
To promote awareness of the impact of domestic violence on women and children and BSWA services
To provide awareness raising sessions to external agencies linked with the project.
General:
To maintain the confidentiality of the women and children using the service and in all matters relating to the organisation.
To ensure the efficient use of resources at all times.
To work within BSWA policies and procedures and demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of BSWA.
To work within BSWA’s framework for equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
To adhere to Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, and Adult Safeguarding procedures throughout
To participate in the development and annual appraisal of a personal individual development plan with the line manager.
To undertake any other duties required by BSWA which may arise and are commensurate with the post.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
To develop and deliver structured support to children and young people in our refuges struggling with educational attainment including non-attenders.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support Work:
To work in partnership with mothers/carers to identify children and young people’s support needs in relation to their educational attainment and to ensure those needs are met.
To undertake a needs analysis for each child and young person, to ascertain the level of support needed and the type of activities required to meet their needs.
To develop and deliver a comprehensive programme of one-to-one and group sessions within refuge including homework clubs.
To work with and encourage Children and young people to re-engage with learning and development
To build confidence in children and young people so they can reach their ability to achieve and feel good about themselves through learning, reaching targets, and completing tasks.
To liaise with schools and educational institutions to best support children in need.
To provide school holiday play schemes in refuge.
To supervise and accompany children and young people on trips and visits outside of refuge.
To provide one to one support and family support with families living in the community.
To seek approval of all programmes with the refuge manager and ensure that these are discussed with other relevant members of the staff team before implementation.
To participate in the development of informative literature for women and children, including a children’s introduction pack, which is to be kept up-todate.
To purchase/hire such equipment as necessary to undertake programmes within budgetary constraints and with approval from the refuge manager.
To carry out appropriate methods of communication with women, children and young people living in refuge to keep them informed about opportunities and updates on work that is taking place, including house meetings.
To carry out detailed monitoring and evaluation of all support work, and keep an accurate record of notes and comments in line with relevant legislation.
To communicate regularly with mothers/carers about the work with their children.
To support mothers/carers to enable them to meet the schooling, health and social care needs of their children.
To link with health workers, schools, nurseries, social workers and to implement procedures for referral to other agencies
To work with the BSWA floating support and resettlement teams to identify the needs of women and their children leaving refuge after being offered permanent accommodation.
To advocate on behalf of children, where necessary, throughout adhering to Child Protection procedures.
To ensure that Health and Safety records are kept up to date.
Administration:
To work within BSWA’s administrative and financial systems.
To ensure that adequate records are kept for all service users.
To keep accurate records of financial transactions in line with BSWA’s procedures.
To provide monthly reports to the Refuge Manager about work that has taken place, feedback from service users and produce statistical information about participation.
To contribute to the preparation of reports for funders.
Communication:
To ensure that all staff team members are aware of any matters that are relevant to the welfare and security of the refuges, staff, volunteers and service users by: o maintaining BSWA communication records o following safety procedures o attending team meetings.
To attend support and supervision sessions with your line manager.
To develop a professional working relationship with external agencies.
Premises and Equipment:
To ensure that all play areas, equipment and activities comply with Health and Safety requirements, the Children Act and other relevant legislation.
To deliver inductions and orientation to all children and young people entering the refuge.
To offer support and training to volunteers and ensure that they are aware of all legal Health and Safety requirements.
Training:
To deliver positive relationships and domestic violence awareness programmes in local schools and youth groups.
To raise awareness of the impact of domestic violence on women and children and of BSWA services through the delivery of training and briefing sessions to agencies and community groups.
To work alongside colleagues to organise in-house training and information sessions on a range of issues for service users.
General:
To maintain the confidentiality of the women, children and young people using the service.
To maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the organisation.
To offer an equal service to all women and children regardless of age, class, culture, language, race, religion and sexual orientation, adhering to BSWA’s framework for equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
To maintain an awareness of the issues surrounding domestic violence on a national and local level with a particular reference to those related to working with children and young people.
To work within BSWA and local multi-agency safeguarding procedures.
To ensure the efficient use of resources at all times.
To work within BSWA policies and procedures and demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of BSWA.
To participate in the development and annual appraisal of a personal individual development plan with the line manager.
To identify and attend training relevant to the post in agreement with your line manager.
To participate in 24 hour on call cover and provide emergency cover where needed.
To participate in multi-agency work.
To undertake any other duties required by BSWA, which may arise incidentally, develop, or be assigned commensurate with the post
Duties and Responsibilities
Development & Support work:
- To provide emotional and practical support to women accessing support through drop in and casework
- To participate in a rota of drop in cover, covering evening hours
- To support volunteers and students in delivering the drop in service
- To facilitate access for women to statutory, community and other BSWA services
- To comply with the recording, monitoring and evaluation procedures of the project
- To develop policies and practice guidelines appropriate to the project in accordance with BSWA policies and procedures
- To keep up to date with current legislative changes for dissemination within the staff team, and for use when working with women and children around their rights.
- To identify and make links with existing projects and community services and to develop joint services where appropriate
- To keep abreast of issues regarding violence against women on a national and local level
- To participate in multi agency work as agreed with your line manager
- To identify and attend training and conferences relevant to the post, in agreement with your line manager
- To work alongside colleagues to organise in-house training and information sessions on a range of issues for service users
- To promote awareness of the impact of domestic violence on women and children and BSWA services
Administration:
- To work within BSWA’s administrative and financial systems
- To ensure that adequate records are kept for all service users
- To ensure that Health and Safety records are kept up to date
- To produce monthly reports for your line manager
Communication:
- To ensure that all staff team members are aware of any matters that are relevant to the welfare and security of the refuges, staff, volunteers and service users by:
- Maintaining BSWA communication records
- Following safety procedures
- Attending team meetings
- Carrying out risk assessments in conjunction with your line manager
- To attend in-house training
- To attend support and supervision sessions with your line manager
- To develop a professional working relationship with external agencies
- Feedback relevant issues from external meetings/ training to the staff and management teams as appropriate
- To be involved in the Annual Review process
General:
- To maintain the confidentiality of the women and children using the service
- To maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the organisation
- To offer an equal service to all women and children regardless of age, class, culture, language, race, religion and sexual orientation
- To ensure the efficient use of resources at all times
- To work within BSWA policies and procedures and demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of BSWA
- To work within BSWA’s framework for equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
- To adhere to Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, and Adult Safeguarding procedures throughout
- To participate in the development and annual appraisal of a personal individual development plan with the line manager
- To undertake any other duties required by BSWA, which may arise and commensurate with the post
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Purpose:
- To deliver an intensive support service to families who are part of the Think Family programme and who have complex needs including domestic violence, drug and alcohol use and safeguarding concerns. Working with a small caseload of families for 5-8 hours per week you will be required to work with other agencies to assess need and coordinate a family support intervention with families in their home or the community
Duties and Responsibilities
Development & Support Work:
To work within Birmingham’s Family CAF process to assess whole family need liaising with other relevant partners as appropriate
To hold a caseload of families who are part of the Think Family programme and work with them to secure positive engagement
To conduct whole family assessment and planning and take on the role of Lead Professional for the family
To engage partner agencies in the development and delivery of an agreed integrated support plan relevant to identified needs
To provide direct and intensive interventions to support families to make required and sustainable changes
To maintain appropriate records and documentation in line with BSWA’s agreed case file standards and ensure progress and achievement of outcomes is effectively and appropriately evidenced
To promote children, young people and women’s participation in all aspects of service delivery and development
To work effectively with partners from a range of children and adults services in order to meet needs and improve outcomes for children, young people and their families who are in need of additional support
To identify and attend training and conferences relevant to the post in agreement with your line manager
To keep up to date with current legislative changes for dissemination within the staff team and for use when working with women and children around their rights
Administration:
To work within BSWA’s administrative and financial systems.
To ensure that Health and Safety records are kept up to date.
To produce monthly reports for your line manager.
To monitor and evaluate the service via various methods including feedback from service users and produce statistical information.
Communication:
To ensure that all staff team members are aware of any matters that are relevant to the welfare and security of the refuges, staff, volunteers and service users by: a) maintaining BSWA communication records b) following safety procedures c) attending team and other meetings d) carrying out risk assessments in conjunction with your line manager To attend in-house training
To attend support and supervision sessions with your line manager
To develop professional working relationships internally and with external agencies
Feedback relevant issues from external meetings/training to the staff and management teams as appropriate
Training:
To identify and attend training relevant to the post in agreement with your line manager
To work alongside colleagues to organise in-house training and information sessions on a range of issues for service users
To raise awareness of the impact of domestic violence on women and children and of the BSWA services
General:
To maintain the confidentiality of the women, young people and children using the service
To maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the organisation
To offer an equal service to all women and children regardless of age, class, culture, language, race, religion and sexual orientation, adhering to BSWA’s framework for equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
To ensure the efficient use of resources at all times
To maintain an awareness of the issues surrounding domestic violence on a national and local level with a particular reference to those related to working with children and young people
To work within BSWA policies and procedures and demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of BSWA
To undertake any other duties required by BSWA which may arise incidentally, develop or be assigned commensurate with the post
To participate in the development and annual appraisal of a personal individual development plan with the line manager
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Purpose:
To deliver face to face and group work support to enable children and their mums living in the community to recover from their experiences of domestic abuse
Duties and Responsibilities
Development & Support Work:
To work in partnership with mothers/carers to identify children and young people’s support needs and to ascertain the level of support needed and the type of activities required to meet their needs.
To develop and deliver one-to-one support programmes for children to enable them to explore their experiences of abuse and address issues arising from this.
To design and deliver group sessions for children to build confidence and participation within a mutually supportive environment.
To support mothers to enable them to understand and support their children emotionally and practically and to build confidence in their own parenting skills.
To deliver family support sessions with mothers and children designed to rebuild communication and develop strong parent-child relationships.
To work within Birmingham FCAF process to assess family need, liaising with other professionals and acting as the Lead Professional as appropriate
To carry out detailed monitoring and evaluation of all support work and keep an accurate record in line with relevant legislation
To identify and liaise with community venues, including schools and childrens centres, to facilitate local delivery of the sessions.
To ensure that appropriate risk assessments are carried out and that all venues, equipment and activities comply with Health and Safety requirements and other relevant legislation.
Administration:
To work within BSWA’s administrative and financial systems.
To ensure that adequate records are kept for all service users.
To keep accurate records of financial transactions in line with BSWA procedures.
To provide monthly reports to the Manager about work that has taken place, feedback from service users and produce statistical information about participation.
To contribute to the preparation of reports for funders.
Communication:
To ensure that all staff team members are aware of any matters that are relevant to the welfare and security of the refuges, staff, volunteers and service users by: a) maintaining BSWA communication records b) following safety procedures c) attending team and other meetings
To attend support and supervision sessions with your line manager.
To be involved in the Annual Review process.
Training:
To identify and attend training relevant to the post, in agreement with your line manager.
To work alongside colleagues to organise in-house training and information sessions on a range of issues for service users.
To raise awareness of the impact of domestic violence on women and children and BSWA services.
General:
To maintain the confidentiality of the women, children and young people using the service.
To maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the organisation.
To offer an equal service to all women and children regardless of age, class, culture, language, race, religion and sexual orientation, adhering to BSWA’s framework for equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
To maintain an awareness of the issues surrounding domestic violence on a national and local level with a particular reference to those related to working with children and young people.
To adhere to Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, and Adult Safeguarding procedures throughout. To ensure the efficient use of resources at all times.
To work within BSWA policies and procedures and demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of BSWA.
To participate in the development and annual appraisal of a personal individual development plan with the line manager.
To undertake any other duties required by BSWA which may arise incidentally, develop or be assigned commensurate with the post
Birmingham Rathbone is a local charity which works to enable people with learning disabilities to achieve their full potential. We invite you to join our team of professionals providing an excellent service to clients all over the City.
We currently have a full-time vacancy for a:
DIRECTOR of FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & IT
(Birmingham based)
Full-time - 36.5 hours a week
Salary range £48,432 - £55,200 p.a.
(plus pension and 25 days annual holiday plus Bank Holidays)
Key responsibilities:
- Effective management of the organisation’s finances, administration and IT infrastructure (IT support is contracted out)
- Support on Finance, Administration and IT to the CEO, Senior Managers and Trustees
- Direction of finance, administrative and IT activities to meet the organisation’s aims and objectives
Candidate Profile:
- Qualified accountant status (ACCA, CIMA, ICA etc.)
- Proven experience of leading a finance function and effectively managing staff
- Sound business judgment with clear strategic thinking
- Able to multi-task proactively and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and IT skills
- An understanding of the Charity Sector
Closing date 09.00 a.m. on Friday 9th October 2020
Socially distanced interviews will take place on 19th and/or 21st October 2020
To Apply and for More Information:
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website to download the application pack.
Enhanced Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check will be required.
Registered Charity No. 516557
We are committed to equality of opportunity and invite applications from all sections of the community.
Please do not send CV’s. Only applications forms will be accepted.
No agencies please.
The Diocese of Coventry is seeking to appoint a full time PA to provide effective administration and support for the Archdeacon Pastor’s work. The post is based in Coventry with the having an option to work from home up to three days per week, and from the Diocesan Office for the remainder of the time.
The main responsibilities are:
- Provide excellent administrative support to the Archdeacon Pastor. This will include:
- Provide a pleasant, professional and spiritually uplifting first port of call for the many people who contact the Archdeacons’ office by phone, e-mail or personally
- Answering the telephone, and responding to e-mails on behalf of the Archdeacon when requested.
- Undertaking research and providing relevant information to the Archdeacon in order to assist with queries and prepare for meetings.
- Assisting in the creation and provision of papers as requested by the Archdeacon.
The successful applicant will have prior experience of being a PA to a senior leader within an organisation, have a good standard of education, proven administrative skills, be able to handle complaints calmly and efficiently, be highly organised and have good IT skills, particularly MS Office.
The PA will receive calls from committed Christian leaders (e.g. Churchwardens) seeking advice and help, sometimes in relation to their own struggles of Christian faith and practice in the churches in which they serve. The PA will be involved in the preparation of and participation in Christian worship. It is therefore an Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9 part 1 of the Equality Act 2010) of this post to have a committed Christian faith.
The Diocese of Coventry is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents all aspects of the communities we are part of and welcomes all applications. Applications are particularly welcome from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented within our workforce.
Full job description and application form are available from the Coventry Diocesan Website vacancy page.
Closing date for applications: 16th October 2020
Interviews will take place at the Diocesan office: 3rd November 2020
The Diocese of Coventry represents the Church of England in Coventry and Warwickshire. With our network of 200 parishes, we hav... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Legacy Case Officer
Our client is the UK's leading dementia charity. They provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.
Legacy Case Officer Responsibilities:
The Legacy fundraising team at their organisation has an enviable track record with income seeing exponential growth over the last 5 years achieving £26m for 2019/20. Legacy income accounts for almost 25% of the total income for the Society and this is an exciting time to join their team as they continue to grow in reputation as leaders in the sector.
Working with the Legacy Case Team you will maximise income through good file management whilst at the same time seeking out opportunities to add value through diligent case work. Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and multi-task is paramount to the role.
If you are organised, highly motivated and an excellent communicator then please join their team..
Legacy Case Officer Requirements:
We are looking for a highly organised and enthusiastic individual with excellent attention to detail to join the Legacy Case team. You will have an excellent knowledge of Probate Law, experience in file management, using First Class 2 or 4 applications, Microsoft office applications and a proven ability to manage your own workload..
About the organisation:
Our client embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of their people. They are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities they serve and ensuring inclusion in everything they do.
Their employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. They are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. They also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with their organisation.
Position: Legacy Case Officer
Location: Home Worker - England and Wales
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £25,300 - £29,009 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) (+London Allowance of £3,600 if applicable)
Closing date: 4th October 2020
Interview date: TBC
You may have experience of the following: Legacy Case Officer, Legacy Administrator, Legal Administrator, Legacy Fundraising, Probate Law, Wills, Dementia Charity, etc. etc.
We are looking to appoint an experienced person to our finance team to assist the Finance Manager in the day to day financial management of the Charity and to take the lead in providing financial support services to our partner organisations.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Specific tasks will include but will not be limited to:
- Overseeing the financial accounting aspects of the organisation including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, petty cash, fixed assets, banking etc.
- Assisting in the annual budget setting exercise and the production of monthly management accounts and forecasts
- Providing support to the managers of our varied departments and Social Enterprise businesses.
- Assisting in the production of the statutory accounts and filings with the Charity Commission and Companies House
- Preparing cash flow reports and associated monitoring.
- Taking responsibility for the accounting services provided to partner organisations.
- Planning, organising and managing own workload to ensure your contribution to the organisations financial reporting processes is achieved in a timely and accurate manner
- Using office computer software including Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
- Any other duties deemed necessary by the Line Manager
Personal Specification
Values
- Commitment, understanding and living of Jericho’s five values: Respect, Equality, Love, Integrity and Excellence
Skills and Experience
- Excellent administrative skills
- Experience of working in a finance department
- Good communication and listening
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work accurately and with good attention to detail
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Strong IT skills with extensive experience of Excel, Word and Outlook
- Awareness of the importance of confidentiality
Additional Consideration Will Be Given For The Following
- An appreciation of the Christian ethos of the organisation
- Experience of working in a multi-ethnic, multi- faith setting
- A recognised finance qualification
- Experience of the QuickBooks Finance Management System
- Experience of producing charity accounts
To Apply
Please email your CV and covering letter. The covering letter must include:
- Where you heard about the job vacancy
- Why you want to be considered for the role
- How you meet the criteria outlined in the personal specification
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The Diocese of Coventry is seeking to appoint a full time Director of New Worshipping Communities to help the Diocese deliver its ambitions for a culture change in making and growing new Disciples, and in developing a more mission focussed approach to the planning and deployment of Resources. This post reports to the Archdeacon Missioner and is based in Coventry.
The main responsibilities are:
- Lead the New Congregations programme with particular responsibility for developing new congregations across the diocese through the establishment of resource hubs, church plants and grafts, and fresh expressions of church.
- Deliver the Programme Communications and Engagement Strategy by assessing the influences, interests and attitudes of the key stakeholders and align the communication and engagement plan accordingly.
- Envision, mobilise and facilitate local churches to actively engage with the Growth Strategy and to develop context sensitive expressions of church, using deanery, area and diocesan and external expertise to enable maximum impact.
The successful applicant will be educated to Degree level or equivalent, have a proven track record in project/programme management, experience of enabling change in organisations, be highly organised and have good IT skills, particularly MS Office.
A demonstrable understanding and commitment to the Mission of the Church of England, being called to proclaim afresh the Christian Faith in each generation is essential. It is therefore an Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9 part 1 of the Equality Act 2010) of this post to have a committed Christian faith.
The Diocese of Coventry is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents all aspects of the communities we are part of and welcomes all applications. Applications are particularly welcome from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented within our workforce.
For an informal discussion, please contact The Ven. Barry Dugmore
To apply for this role, please complete the application form and a covering letter addressing the following questions:
- Please indicate tasks undertaken for the wider Church, e.g. synodical responsibilities at any level, diocesan committees and working parties served on, ecumenical involvement, or work for a Church voluntary organisation, and how you contributed to progressing their agendas.
- What theological traditions have shaped your ministry and with which do you feel most at ease today?
Full job description and Person Specification are available from the Coventry Diocesan Website vacancy page.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 21st October 2020
Interviews will take place at the Diocesan office: Wednesday 11th November 2020
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Changing Our Lives is a rights based organisation that works in coproduction with disabled people and people with experience of mental health difficulties, finding solutions that enable them to lead ordinary lives that many of us take for granted. We are looking for a passionate individual commited to people's rights. You will be practical and very organised, a 'people person' able to communicate with a range of people including young people, adults and professsionals. You will be working in a fast paced environment across a range of projects, so you will need to be comfortable with change as people often start with one idea and it naturally evolves and changes. You will be working across the West Midlands, with occassional work in other areas of England. This is a position in which we will support an individual with less experience who is enthusiastic, a hard worker and willing to learn. The position is 20 hours per week, although we would consider less hours for the right candidate. The minimum requirement is 3 years working with disabled people, people with mental health difficulties or other people who have been disadvantaged.
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It’s a tough time for us all right now. Do you want to help young people facing the toughest challenges of all?
You will get the chance to turn around the lives of disabled young people, helping them create a plan of action for positive futures. With your help they will also connect with others, regain confidence, skills and enjoy a more ordinary teenage life. We are looking for a fun and creative person, experinced in working one to one and in small groups, using video, voice recording, photographs, artwork or graphics to help facilitate change.
Please download our application pack for more details. Closing date 16th October 12pm (midday).
Benefits Include
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (FTE)
- Flexible working
- EAP
- Stakeholder pension scheme plus 8% employer contribution
- A friendly workplace with a strong culture of helping people uncover their potential.
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