Administrator jobs in east london, greater london
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Job Title: Deputy Service Manager
Location: Elephant and Castle (around a 7 - 10 minute walk) onsite working, step free access
Salary: £33,200
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday on rota which can vary between 08:00 - 16:00, 09:00 - 17:00, and 14:00 - 22:00. You will also take part in the out of hours on call service for managers. Home working available one day per month, one evening per week, and no bank holiday working.
About the role
We're seeking a Deputy Service Manager to join our Independent Approved Premises (IAP), commissioned by Criminal Justice Service (IAP) which works with high risk offenders who have left prison. Penrose Drive is a community setting, rather than custodial where residents can go out in the community if they do not have restrictions on their license. Security is therefore flexible in both design and operation. The team work in a multi disciplinary approach, working alongside probation services, job centres, mental health teams, and other community partners.
You will lead the team by providing line management and leadership support to enable and empower the team to deliver high quality support to our residents. You will ensure a quality service is delivered in line with our contractual requirements, and will encourage the creation of a psychologically informed environment, which provides person centred support. The role includes:
- Line Management and Leadership, supporting your team providing advice, guidance and support throughout their employment lifecycle
- Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service
- Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed
- Property and Housing Management, ensuring the accommodation meets our requirements, and repairs and maintenance are regularly reported and completed
- Financial Management, including petty cash and budget management
- Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required.
About you
We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to lead this service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. Someone who is knowledgeable in the needs of our residents, particularly within the criminal justice system and can support the team in delivering excellence. You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence!
- Experience of working within a criminal justice system environment
- Ability to lead a team to achieve service KPI's
- Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team on all aspects of the service such as resident related enquiries which can include housing, mental health support, signposting
- Ability to promote the service externally to enhance reputation in the area and with partner organisations
- Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
- IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software
- Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check and BPSS check. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
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An exciting position has arisen for a Payroll Officer to join a charity based in Maidstone that strives to support people with learning disabilities. The postholder will provide hands-on technical support in all aspects of payroll checking.
Please note that this role requires you to be available for interviews at short notice and to start immediately.
Key responsibilities:
- Apply advanced payroll technician knowledge to verify and approve calculations by Payroll Officers and Administrators, ensuring compliance with charity standards
- Collate payroll data in a timely manner and update spreadsheets to monitor input progress
- Collaborate with the payroll team and Payroll Managers to run the final payroll accurately
- Review exception and comparison reports, taking action to resolve identified issues
- Monitor the payroll inbox as a team and identify any recurring trends or issues
- Run and interpret month-end reports to support accurate financial reconciliation
- Manage internal and external correspondence within required timeframes
- Reconcile and raise monthly payment requests for third-party payments (e.g., HMRC, unions)
- Attend team meetings to provide advice, support, and constructive feedback
- Keep workspaces organised by promptly signing and electronically filing documents
- Stay informed of statutory legislation and auto-enrolment guidance to ensure compliance
- Respond professionally to payroll queries from employees, HR, and external agencies
- Support the production of end-of-month and year-end statutory returns as required
Ideal candidate profile:
- Experience in credit control, including collecting payments from local authorities or similar entities
- In-depth knowledge of payroll processes, including tax, National Insurance, statutory legislation, and payments
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate skills in Excel
- Experience using payroll systems (knowledge of Iris/Earnie is desirable)
- Excellent attention to detail and strong verbal communication skills
Contract length: 12-month contract, with possibility to move permanent
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Working pattern: Office-based working with some hybrid flexibility
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Start date: ASAP
Agency Reference Number: J87689
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
About you
Do you have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills? Do you enjoy interacting with supporters and building lasting relationships? Want to use your skills to make it possible for people with myeloma, an incurable blood cancer, to live longer and better lives?
Myeloma UK is looking for a driven and pro-active Events Fundraiser to join our growing Community and Events team. You’ll be joining the team as we continue to refine and expand our mass participation events portfolio including London Paris Ride, Great North Run and 100 miles for myeloma. You will have experience in event delivery or project planning, delivering these activities within tight deadlines while successfully building effective relationships.
The role holder will have strong administration skills, attention to detail and work as part of a team. You will be self-motivated and able to work remotely with little supervision, managing a wide range of tasks and having an interest in sporting and mass participation fundraising events.
Previous experience or knowledge of digital marketing, virtual fundraising events and using Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM system would be an advantage but not essential.
About the role
As the Events Fundraiser you will be required to research, promote and deliver fundraising events, campaigns and activities, providing excellent stewardship to supporters, whilst working to help achieve monthly fundraising income targets. You will work to deliver an annual calendar of runs, walks, challenge and sporting events across the UK as well increasing support through Myeloma UK virtual and Facebook events.
The role holder will work with the Senior Event Development Fundraiser to provide the highest quality of event delivery as well as developing relationships, securing support, marketing, delivering and monitoring the event ensuring post event evaluation and future recommendations are made. They will also work closely with Community Fundraisers, supporting them as they identify opportunities to expand and diversify their fundraising portfolio.
You will work with other teams, develop materials required to support all marketing and promotion of events, ensuring organisational brand, style and key messages are adopted and ensure maximum use of database and other technology to increase operational efficiency within event fundraising.
About us
Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on myeloma and its related conditions. We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure. Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well. Together, we support, so no one faces myeloma alone.
We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.
Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.
Our culture
Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture. We offer our employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working from home with hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme and we are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.
How to apply
If you think you would be a great fit for this role, get in touch and tell us more about yourself by sending the following:
1. A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role
2. A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements
Applications close on 15 June 2025 and interviews will be held w/c 23 June 2025.
Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of:
· sex
· race
· disability
· age
· sexual orientation
· gender reassignment
· religion or belief
· marital status
· pregnancy and maternity
Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Coeliac UK currently has an exciting opportunity for a PR and Communications Manager, to join our team hybrid working, including on site at Coeliac UK Head Office, High Wycombe. This is a full-time, permanent position. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £40,481 - £44,978 per annum.
Coeliac UK is the charity for people who need to live without gluten.
For over 50 years we've been helping people with coeliac disease and other gluten-related conditions live happier, healthier lives. We campaign for better food options, fund research, and provide trusted advice to our community.
Join us in our mission to create a world where no one is limited by gluten.
The PR and Communications Manager role:
We are seeking a talented and proactive PR and Communications Manager to raise the profile of the charity through impactful storytelling and strategic media relations. Reporting to the Head of Marketing, this newly created role will lead the delivery of our PR function, brand communications, and celebrity engagement strategy. It’s a fantastic opportunity for a passionate communicator to make a meaningful difference by sharing the stories that shape our mission: ensuring no one’s life is limited by coeliac disease.
Key responsibilities of the PR and Communications Manager:
- Create and implement a proactive media strategy to raise awareness of Coeliac UK.
- Lead the press office function, responding to media enquiries and building relationships with journalists and key stakeholders.
- Draft compelling press releases, opinion pieces, and research-led media content in collaboration with internal teams.
- Develop and manage case studies to amplify lived experiences of people with coeliac disease.
- Manage PR activity for Coeliac Awareness Month and support ambassador, influencer, and celebrity engagement.
- Act as brand guardian to ensure tone and visual consistency across all communications.
- Collaborate across departments to support regional press, marketing campaigns, and brand development.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience required for the PR and Communications Manager:
We are looking for a creative and organised PR professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to lead media strategy. The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in PR and communications, ideally within a charity or health-related sector.
- Outstanding writing skills with the ability to create impactful, engaging stories and messaging.
- Strong relationship-building skills with a background in media relations and campaign delivery.
Closing Date: 30th May 2025
If you would like to be considered as our PR and Communications Manager, please apply now with your CV and cover letter. For your application to be considered, please combine your covering letter and CV into a single document for uploading purposes. We’d love to hear from you!
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Job Title: Junior Costs Clerk – Legal Aid
Company: Deighton Pierce Glynn
Location: London, UK
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Starting at £27,750. dependant on experience (We will consider applicants with varying experience. The role will be adapted accordingly)
About Us: At Deighton Pierce Glynn we are committed to empowering our clients to challenge abuses, failures, and other unlawful conduct by the government and those in positions of power. We believe that diversity enhances our ability to provide the best service, attract top talent, and drive innovation through varied perspectives. We recruit based on merit, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
The Role: We are looking for a problem-solving Junior Costs Clerk with a can-do attitude to work with our Billing Team to support our dynamic team of lawyers at our busy London office. You will be responsible for assisting in the preparation, submission, and management of legal aid bills, and reviewing case files, time records, and disbursements to ensure accurate cost submissions. You will be trained on all aspects of the job depending on experience. This is a varied role that requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to support our team efficiently.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Interest in Our Ethos: A strong interest in our mission to empower clients and challenge unlawful conduct by the Government and those with power.
- Problem-Solving Skills: A love for solving problems and overcoming challenges.
- Prioritization & Attention to Detail: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and maintain attention to detail.
- Clear Communication: Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly in plain English. Confident, with negotiating skills and tact.
- Organizational & Time Management Skills: Outstanding organizational and time management abilities.
- IT Skills: Proficiency in typing, computer literacy, and the ability to learn and teach our systems, including Office365. In particular an interest in developing proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Numerical Aptitude: An aptitude for numbers and process.
Advantageous but not essential
- Legal Aid: Knowledge and understanding of Legal Aid, Legal Help and other systems of public legal funding.
- CCMS: Knowledge of submitting Legal Aid final bills via CCMS.
- CostsMaster: Knowledge of preparing legal aid bills with CostsMaster.
- Case Management: Such as SOS, Leap or demonstrable confidence with navigating comparable systems.
How to Apply: To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to us on our website. In your cover letter, explain why you believe you meet the person specification, providing examples where possible. Relevant experience can come from paid employment, voluntary or campaigning work, life experience, or special interests.
Application Instructions:
Email Subject Line: Please quote the job reference 2025/05/LONLA
Important Dates:
- Closing Date: Continuous recruitment
- Interviews: Suitable candidates will be invited to a skills test and interview
For more information about the job description and our Aims and Values, please visit our website
Join us and be part of a team that makes a difference. We look forward to receiving your application!
To create a financially sustainable firm that enables us to use the law to empower our clients to hold the state to account for its actions.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are partnering with a fantastic charity, passionate about building better futures for people working in horticulture, in their search for a Caseworker based in London/SouthEast.
The Casework Team deliver help services which include advice, information and support for people working across horticulture. The team provide generalist advice across areas such as social care, health, benefits, housing and employment, often having an area of speciality.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience undertaking comprehensive holistic assessments across outcome areas of health, wellbeing, self-care, housing, money, family, relationships, safety and crime
- Experience of measuring the impact of interventions delivered
- Experience of delivering advice to people, across areas of employment, money confidence, housing, social care, benefits and health systems
- Experience in delivering a telephone helpline or advice service in the community or on occasion in service users homes
- Experience of scrutinising complex information to produce concise reports, comprehensive case records and high-quality casework and associated correspondence
- Highly developed communication skills including, discretion and capacity to deal efficiently, and effectively with people experiencing traumatic or difficult circumstances and/or from different cultural backgrounds
- Experience of using interpersonal skills, including active listening and questioning skills to understand the needs of others, causal issues to inform case management plans
- Ability to interact and network with line managers, colleagues, volunteers, partner organisations, external agencies and service users
- Ability to work flexibly across geographical regions as required
CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so if this sounds like you, then please do get in touch for more information ASAP!
Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Education and Events Coordinator
London
£24,652 - £27,351
Our client looking for an enthusiastic and organised Education and Events Coordinator to join their team. This is a dynamic and varied role within their Education Directorate, where you’ll be providing both on-the-day and behind-the-scenes administrative support for a wide range of educational events, programmes, and services. You will be supporting activities such as workshops, online courses, accreditations, and collaborative masters’ programmes with university partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Administrative Support: Provide high-quality administrative support for the portfolio of educational events, products, and services.
- Customer Service: Offer exceptional customer service to our learners, clients, and faculty members.
- Event Coordination: Assist in coordinating the logistics of teaching days, including venue bookings, catering, travel arrangements, and delegate registration.
- On-the-Day Support: Provide operational support at events, ensuring smooth delivery and assisting with participant and VIP speaker needs.
- Communication: Be a point of contact for enquiries via email and phone, providing accurate responses and excellent service.
- Collaboration: Work closely with various teams across the RCP to support event management, marketing, quality assurance, and more.
- CRM Management: Accurately update delegate information and maintain records in line with GDPR guidelines.
- Learning and Development: Opportunity to expand your skills and take on new responsibilities as you grow in the role.
- Occasional Travel: Some regional travel may be required to support activities.
Key Requirements
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent work-based learning experience.
- Experience in event coordination or a similar administrative role.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Desirable:
- Experience in education, membership, or healthcare sectors.
- A professional marketing or project management qualification.
- Familiarity with marketing to both UK and international audiences.
- Analytical and project management skills.
- Positive staff engagement and professional development outcomes
- Meeting objectives and contributing to the RCP’s values.
Closing date: 12 June 2025
Interview date: TBC
Our client positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
Our client is all about our people – their members, staff, volunteers and leaders. They educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know they can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into their community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients they serve is a priority for them.
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British Heart Foundation (BHF) is the UK's largest independent funder of cardiovascular research. As a Research Advisor you’ll play a pivotal role in bringing our research strategy to life.
Through our portfolio of active research projects, we fund some of the most exciting and innovative cardiovascular research and the most talented scientists from PhD students to BHF Professors.
You’ll work primarily in supporting all aspects of translational funding including advising applicants, reviewing applications for funding, and providing feedback to applicants. You’ll carry out due diligence of project proposals and funded projects and support the Translational Awards Committee peer review processes and meetings.
You’ll work closely with the Senior Research Advisor, Research Grants Manager and Research Grants Officer during funding cycles and grant applications and awards.
About You
With a knowledge and understanding of BHF, our mission, and the importance of research, you’ll have substantial research experience gained in academia and/or a similar industry. You’ll be a proactive member of the team possessing outstanding attention to detail, analytical and interpersonal skills.
With excellent communication, prioritisation, and organisational skills you’ll be able to meet multiple deadlines. You’ll serve as an ambassador for BHF and its research achievements, promoting BHF and its research funding schemes.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated person with suitable experience and interests to make an important contribution to the primary mission of one of the world's leading funders of cardiovascular research.
In addition, you will also have the following:
• PhD or equivalent in a biomedical science discipline
• Understanding of scientific and clinical careers
• Experience of cardiovascular or related research at either doctoral or postdoctoral research
• Experience of research grant evaluation and administration
• Able to interpret complex research data and communicate it to lay audiences
Working arrangements
This is a fixed term 12-months contract covering family leave. This is a blended role, where your work will be dually located between your home and our London office.
About Us
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Benefits
To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.
Interview process
The interview process may take place in-person in our London Office on the w/c 23rd June 2025.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

Are you an experienced professional with a passion for philanthropy and high-net-worth client management? Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Senior Relationship Manager in order to manage a diverse portfolio of High-Net-Worth donors and Collective Fund accounts, overseeing the administration of their charitable giving.
You’ll apply your compliance and grant making expertise to support impactful philanthropy while working alongside a talented, entrepreneurial team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence wider organisational initiatives and grow your career in a fast paced, mission driven environment.
As a Senior Relationship Manager you will:
- Manage complex Donor Advised Fund and Collective Fund clients with a strong focus on client service.
- Handle financial administration, including bookkeeping, reconciliation, and payments.
- Ensure all activities comply with UK charity law and regulatory standards.
- Liaise effectively with clients, intermediaries, and third party providers.
- Support process improvements, team development, and external communications.
- Represent the organisation at events and networking opportunities.
To be successful, you must have experience:
- Significant experience in grant making and compliance within the charity sector.
- Proven track record in relationship management, ideally with HNW/UHNW clients.
- Exceptional communication and client stewardship skills.
- Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable handling sensitive data.
- Proactive, solution oriented, and able to thrive in a fast moving environment.
Salary:£40,000+
Contract type:Full-time, permanent
Location- London, hybrid working
Closing date: On rolling basis
Interview: TBC
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Relationship Manager in order to help manage various diverse and exciting accounts within the charity.
In this key position, you will manage a diverse portfolio of high-value donors and collective fund accounts, overseeing financial administration, client communications, and compliance. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring funds are distributed efficiently and effectively to charities and social enterprises worldwide.
As a Relationship Manager you will:
- Manage and nurture relationships with High-Net-Worth donors and collective fund clients.
- Administer client finances including bookkeeping, reconciliation, cash flow, payments, and donation reporting.
- Ensure compliance with UK charity law and regulatory requirements.
- Liaise with clients, intermediaries, grantees, and third-party service providers.
- Support external communications, events, and networking to grow the organisation’s profile.
- Maintain office systems and provide administrative support as needed.
To be successful, you must have experience:
- Experienced in delivering exceptional service to HNW/UHNW individuals, with a genuine passion for philanthropy.
- Knowledgeable about the charity sector and grant making processes.
- Detail oriented with strong analytical and compliance skills.
- An excellent communicator, confident in both verbal and written forms.
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with sensitive data.
- A collaborative team player with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
Salary: Starting salary £35,000
Contract type:Full-time, permanent
Location- London, hybrid working
Closing date: On rolling basis
Interview: TBC
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Job Description
Role title
Operations Officer
About Us
Spring Community Hub exists to ensure that no one in our Southwark community goes hungry. But we don’t just provide food:
We work alongside people to help them escape poverty, build confidence, and find community.
Our principal activity is the prevention of food poverty and food insecurity by offering culturally appropriate food, fresh fruits, and
vegetables as well as dietary and religiously appropriate food which we have continued to run at our five-week sessions to local people for as long as they address the underlying cause.
We also provide a range of wraparound support, including advice services, particularly around employment and immigration through our Back2Work Team, Holiday Clubs for Children, Youth Groups, a Clothing Bank and our Spring Up Women’s group.
Mission
The mission of SCH is that through a 'Community Hub’ and full activity programme, local people in or at risk of crisis will be supported along their journey to move on and achieve full social, economic and emotional independence to live healthy lives in a community which supports each other.
Vision
Our vision at Spring Community Hub is to tackle food insecurity and hunger before people find themselves in crisis. We want to see equality in our communities and be a vehicle for positive and lasting change in our clients so that they never need a Food Bank again.
Values
These are our Principles, ideals, and characteristics that define the culture, standards and aspirations of the organisation.
An organisation that is driven by people with integrity and commitment to the cause. We believe in leadership, development, growth, and continual learning.Ensuring fairness, equity and equality. Creating a place of respect, kindness and dignity for all. A healthy environment where people have fun and can be creative.
Salary £12, 979.20 per year
Permanent Contract. ( Subject to further funding )
Part-Time, 16 hours over 4 days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 am - 2 pm ( With 1 hour Unpaid Lunch Break )
5-week Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays.
Working from our offices & Centres across Southwark/ Lewisham and Havering and in the community/outreach locations
Hybrid can be discussed during an interview, and Flexible Hours are Also Available. There will be work/ training outside of office hours, with time off in lieu given
Main Purposes of Job and Key Tasks
We are seeking a highly organised and quick-witted Operations Officer to join our dynamic team at Spring Community Hub. The ideal candidate will have experience in operations or project management and excel at managing multiple priorities simultaneously. This role is crucial in supporting the day-to-day operations of the organisation and ensuring smooth workflows across various departments.
In addition to their primary operations duties, the Operations Officer will also play a key role in recruiting and managing volunteers, organising events, and assisting with fundraising activities. The Operations Officer will support impact, monitoring, and evaluation tasks to help demonstrate the effectiveness of our programs to funders and stakeholders.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced candidate, preferably from a project delivery or impact measurement and evaluation background.
Primary duties include:
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Administrative and Office Support: Provide daily administrative support to the Operations Manager and team, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, coordinating logistics, handling correspondence, and overseeing general office administration functions such as phones, mail distribution, supply orders, and facilities management.
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Project Management Support: Assist with project planning and execution, ensuring that timelines and deliverables are met. Help prepare project documentation, track progress, and provide updates to stakeholders. This includes running reports via our CRM system and other tools.
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Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement within the operations team and assist in implementing new procedures to increase efficiency and productivity. Contribute to maintaining a quality assurance schedule and support various business support functions.
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Communication and Collaboration: Act as a liaison between different departments to facilitate smooth communication and collaboration. Provide timely updates on project status and operational activities, ensuring transparency and alignment across the organisation.
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Problem Solving: Address operational challenges promptly and effectively, demonstrating quick thinking and resourcefulness to resolve issues as they arise.
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Inventory and Resource Management: Assist in managing inventory and supplies, ensuring timely procurement and distribution of resources to meet departmental needs.
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Volunteer Recruitment and Management: Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and management of volunteers, building strong relationships and fostering a positive and inclusive volunteer culture. Recognise and appreciate the contributions of volunteers and provide them with support and training as needed.
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Event and Fundraising Management: Organise and manage events and fundraising activities, including planning, logistics, coordination, and execution. Work with the team to develop and implement strategies to achieve fundraising goals and ensure successful events that engage the community and stakeholders.
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Customer and Stakeholder Support: Provide exceptional customer service by responding to inquiries and resolving issues with professionalism and efficiency. Represent the organisation at external meetings and events with community partners, local authorities, funders, and other key stakeholders.
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General Office Administration: Support the smooth running of the office by handling routine executive support tasks, event planning, and general office administration. Assist with recruitment processes for staff and volunteers, including job postings and duties related to new hires.
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Compliance and Safety: Ensure adherence to Health and Safety guidelines, risk assessments, and safeguarding measures. Comply with SCH policies and procedures regarding the operation of services and policies.
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Supporting Impact, Monitoring, and Evaluation: Occasionally assist the impact, monitoring, and evaluation (IM&E) function by supporting data collection and analysis, preparing reports, and contributing to the development of data collection tools. Help with the production of reports for internal and external audiences as needed.
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There will be some out-of-hours working occasionally for Events / Development/ Training sessions according to the needs of the business - which you will be able to arrange time off in lieu with your Line Manager.
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The post holder will be required to be flexible to the changing needs of the organisation and as such undertake tasks and responsibilities not specifically listed here but relevant to the smooth running of SCH, including general office and administrative tasks and aspects of service delivery, as directed by the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees.
Person Specification
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Organisational Skills: Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
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Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating ideas clearly and concisely.
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Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet and adapt to changing circumstances.
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Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
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Technology Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft/Google Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with project management software (e.g., Zoho, Trello) is a plus.
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Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also being capable of working independently and taking initiative. A self-motivated, organised, and methodical approach to work with excellent time management skills.
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Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage appropriately with a wide variety of people, including colleagues, volunteers, partners, and stakeholders.
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Event and Fundraising Skills: Experience in organising events and managing fundraising activities, including planning, logistics, and community engagement.
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Adaptability: Open to change and continuous improvement, with a proactive approach to learning and training as required by Spring Community Hub.
Additional Requirements:
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Flexibility: Willingness to occasionally work outside standard hours for events, development sessions, or training, with time off in lieu of arranged with your line manager.
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Compliance: Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR implications, and the importance of record-keeping and other safe working practices..
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Personal Attributes: Compassionate and empathetic, with a genuine interest in the well-being of others. Ability to remain calm in challenging situations and reinforce boundaries.
This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
All Staff, Contractors, Freelancers, and Volunteers have a legal and moral responsibility to ensure that Spring Community Hub is free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, and race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part-time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of Significant Poverty or Inequality and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that SCH reflects the communities we serve.
SCH is consciously working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can bring out their skills and talents and make their best contribution to our mission to support our guests along their journey to move on and achieve full social, economic, and emotional independence to live healthy lives in a community that supports each other.
We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of Significant Poverty and Inequality and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Responsible for staff/equipment
Volunteers/Phone/Laptop
Reporting to…
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Operations Manager
Why Join Us / Benefits
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A warm, welcoming, and passionate working environment.
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People-focused with a friendly and supportive workplace culture
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We are a London Living Wage Employer
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An active commitment to equality and diversity
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We offer continuing opportunities for learning, and personal and Professional development together with regular supervision, training, and support for all our staff and Volunteers.
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Generous annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
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Company pension scheme.
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Frequent Team Away Days and Celebrations, as part of a friendly and collaborative team
How to Apply
Fill in the application form. You will then be asked to submit your CV.
Please also include the names of 2 referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer (references will not be taken up until after the interview for the successful candidate)
Closing Date: Interviews to be held Virtually:
Application process:
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Complete our Application form
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Submit your CV with a Supporting Statement.
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Initial Telephone interview - shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Telephone interview
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If you are shortlisted from the Telephone Interview, you will be invited to a formal interview, which will consist of the following:
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A Presentation topic will be shared with you in advance
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60-minute Panel Interview with members of the SLT / Board of Trustees - Questions will be shared with you before the interview so that you can prepare.
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Role-specific Practical Task
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please contact our Head of Compliance and Development to discuss how we can help.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Welcome to Ada!
We are the Government’s National College for Digital Skills and are passionate about educating and empowering the next generation of diverse digital talent through our Sixth Form and our Apprenticeship Programme. We are a growing college with a Sixth Form and Apprenticeship Programme in London Victoria and Manchester. Our student body is diverse and we are committed to using tech as a tool for social mobility.
All of our students study computer science for at least 70% of their curriculum; our wider curriculum offering affords our learners extensive contact with our industry partners through our skills curriculum, guest speakers, work place visits, exceptional interactions, coaching program and industry projects.
Our students achieve highly across all subjects and progress to an amazing range of destinations. Our current cohort of Y13 learners have received fantastic offers from a host of Russell Group Universities, as well as employers to join their respective apprenticeship schemes.
Purpose of the Role
You will provide administrative support to our skills curriculum, that we deliver to every learner across Y12 and Y13, as well as support our learners to build their knowledge of their progression options by supporting the many industry and university interactions we curate. This will require meaningful collaboration with our Sixth Form team, our learners, as well as the External Relations Team. You will also be tasked to provide administrative support to our T-level learners when they are on their industry placements. This is an immensely rewarding role for the right candidate and will play a substantial part in a student’s progression during their two years of study in our sixth form.
Main Responsibilities
To support the delivery of our skills curriculum by providing all administrative support necessary to facilitate:
- Teaching staff to secure learner engagement in their skills development;
- External third parties to contribute to the skills curriculum;
- Industry volunteers and wider Ada staff to assess learners’ skills.
To provide all administrative support necessary to facilitate, amongst others:
- In college workshops from universities;
- Campus visits;
- Exceptional higher education interactions.
- Industry Interactions
To provide all administrative support necessary to facilitate:
- Guest speakers
- Work place visits
- Exceptional interactions
- The coaching programme
- Industry projects
T-Level
To provide all administrative support necessary to support T-level learners on their respective work placements.
Other Administration and Organisational support
- To support the organisation and delivery of student recruitment events including Open Evenings and Assessment centres.
- Provide first aid support, including liaising with or training to become a First Aider.
- Provide fire safety support, including liaising with or training to become a Fire Warden or Fire Marshall
Essential Experience
- Evidence of the Ada values: Creativity, Curiosity, Collaboration, Resilience and Rigour
- Experience working with young adults (14 - 24 years)
- Experience coordinating events
- Establish and maintain positive relationships and engagement with young people, parents and carers and colleagues
Desirable Experience
- Experience supporting young people
- Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice
- Proven track record of effective coordinating and managing of events involving multiple stakeholders
Personal Qualities, Aptitudes and Skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- A passion for supporting young people to realise their potential and progress
- Strong collaborative working skills
- High level of proficiency in the use of day to day IT systems
- Good workplace skills and experience such as written skills, teamwork, project management, communication
Other Requirements
- Self-starter who enjoys taking ownership of workload
- Able to undertake some travel, as necessary for the role
- A commitment to on-going personal development
- A willingness to work flexibly and where necessary outside of normal working hours
- Suitable to work with young people and vulnerable adults in accordance with Government guidelines for safeguarding
Safeguarding
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check when appointed to the post. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to the interview day.
Equal opportunities
Ada. National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:
- To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;
- To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;
- To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;
- To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation;
- To promote good relations between individuals from different groups.
Applicants with disabilities
Ada. National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special requirements in relation to your application please contact the college directly.
our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: Based in our London office (working from home is an option in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working policy)
About the role
As the Data Protection and Compliance Officer, you will deliver the data protection and compliance agenda at Crisis, ensuring a risk-based approach in line with applicable laws including the Data Protection Act 2018, UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Privacy and E-Communications Regulation in respect of marketing compliance.
You’ll work right across the organisation, from supporting our client facing regional centres in effective information sharing to help end someone’s homelessness, to working with Crisis’ transformation programme to help improve the governance and safekeeping of corporate and personal records. It is a hugely varied and busy role where you can switch from interacting with members of the public, our clients on rights issues to advising on police disclosure requests.
This is an exciting time to join Crisis and to be part of the new Compliance, Risk and Governance Team, influencing the privacy and data protection agenda for 2025-26. You would be an integral part of this small, yet influential team supporting the organisation to meet its legal obligations, understand its regulation requirements, and foster best practice.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Extensive knowledge of UK Data Protection law including an understanding of marketing legislation (PECR)
- A pragmatic, risk-based approach to advising internal teams on compliance activities
- The ability to translate data protection law into everyday terms and actions
- An understanding of information security and its interdependency with data protection requirements
- The ability to prioritise and work effectively with various departments.
- A values-based approach to how data is utilised, ensuring that it is not only lawful but fair, meeting the reasonable expectations of the people whose data Crisis is entrusted to protect.
You may have experience in, data protection, information governance or legal services provision in the not-for-profit, private or public sector.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 15 June 2025 23:55
Interview process: Competency-based interview
Interview date and location: Tuesday 24 June 2025 via Microsoft Teams
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Job description
Emmaus Greenwich is a unique charity that offers a home, work and individual support to people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. We don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, work opportunities and a sense of belonging.
At the heart of Emmaus Greenwich is our companions. Companion is the name given to those who live in an Emmaus community and contributes to the social enterprise, where they support themselves and one another. Living in a stable environment with the opportunity of work and individually tailored support helps our companions to regain lost self-esteem and the confidence needed to get back on their feet.
We are looking for a Deliveries and Stock Collection Driver to work on our vans delivering and collecting furniture, and support the Logistics team to maximise sales. Successful applicants will be part of an awesome Logistics team led by the Logistics Co-ordinator and will have key responsibilities within that team.
The successful candidate will be comfortable and experienced both in a customer service/retail environment and driving a 3.5t Luton van. So, you will be working in a team with volunteers and our residents, so a positive, “can do” we would love to hear from you. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do.
Some of the things that we are looking for in our Deliveries & Stock Collection Driver:
- Full Driving Licence
- GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
- Experience working as part of a team IT skills, including Microsoft Word, basic Excel, internet, websites, and email
- Experience in delivery planning
- Recycling or second-hand retail experience
- Customer service and stock and cash experience
- Effective verbal communication and listening skills
- Ability to stay calm and cope under extreme pressure
- Ability to delegate
- Effective administration, organisation and time management
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries
So, if you hold optimism for change, advocate for social justice and have a positive “can do” attitude, we would love to hear from you. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do.
Emmaus Greenwich supports people to move on from homelessness




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Role and Responsibilities
Housing and Service Delivery
• Provide strong and effective support to residents in Acorn House that focuses on their strengths and goals, and is delivered in a personalised way and within a framework of active engagement and co-production
• Developing and reviewing support plans that reflect the interests and aspirations of residents
• Induct new residents in line with the service’s policies and procedures and support them to continue in their journey towards recovery from addiction
• Carry out assessments of those referred to Acorn House, and induct new residents
• Ensure the fundamental needs of residents are met including good quality accommodation and facilities, healthy food, advice and guidance around benefits, and alcohol and drug testing (to help maintain an abstinent environment)
• Deal with the immediate support needs of residents as appropriate, providing crisis intervention where necessary
• Support residents in addressing physical and mental health issues, including liaison with primary and secondary health teams
• Ensure residents are supported through court or welfare rulings (if necessary)
• Ensure effective and compliant administration of resident data using a bespoke Salesforce- based platform (In-Form)
• Ensure Housing Benefit and Services Charges are collected and managed effectively
• Be flexible and responsive to the changing needs of the service, ensuring high quality support is provided
• Ensure each resident’s support plan is written, monitored and reviewed as appropriate to reflect their changing needs and development
• Ensure residents progress and engage with other SCT programmes (when required)
• Ensure conditions and requirements relating to any contracts or management agreements are applied throughout SCT’s services
• Work effectively as part of a team, attending team/ staff meetings and making a positive contribution to the development of the team and wider SCT services
• Effectively control and manage financial records appropriate to the duties of the post (petty cash/rent)
• Participate in a feedback culture for continuous improvement
• Promote social inclusion, supporting residents to access all benefits available to them
• Support residents with physical and mental health issues, including liaison primary and secondary health care services as required
• Ensure all repairs and maintenance needs are raised
Monitoring and Evaluation
• Maintain accurate records of residents on In-Form
Operational Support
• Comply with Health and Safety, including but not limited to any fire maintenance, risk assessments and complete room checks and raise any risks to the Supported Housing Manager
• Ensure equipment of all applicable facilities is in good working order
• To provide an on-call/out-of-hours service when required
• Carry out other duties as may reasonably be required
Special Conditions
• This post requires the holder to work varying shifts between 08.00 am and 8.00 pm and participation in the call rota system (for which an additional allowance is paid)
• The post-holder is required to work weekends as part of a rota and Bank Holidays when required
• On occasions you may be requested to change your rota to ensure the requirements of the service are covered
• In accordance with the guidelines on Health and Safety, to accept responsibility for working within these guidelines and reporting any concerns to the Supported Housing Manager
Rebuilding lives affected by homelessness, addictions, unemployment, mental illness, and the criminal justice system.


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