Department: Science and Innovation

Due to growth in the team, we are seeking a driven and a proactive Team Coordinator to join us at the Institute of Physics in the Science and Innovation department.

The role

This is an exciting role that requires administration support to the Science and Innovation department and its activities. The role involves communication, marketing of projects, as well as delivering a number of events and projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Organising team meetings, events, workshops and bi-annual away-days.
• Producing minutes and meeting reports.
• Handling diaries, appointments, making arrangements for travel and accommodation and correspondence.
• Facilitating the preparation and distribution of departmental publications and reports.
• Carrying out marketing activities, including preparation of marketing collateral, delivering e-campaigns, arranging advertising and carrying out telephone campaigns.
• Preparing expenses forms, cheque requisitions, invoices and processing expenses.

The Person

We are looking for a professional who has previous experience in a project coordinator or personal assistant position.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication, written and verbal, and interpersonal skills, personable and committed to customer focus. They will also have the ability to maintain the technical skills and knowledge required to undertake the tasks of the demanding role. Practical experience of working in a customer facing role is essential.

Takes responsibility for personal learning and improvement and has the ability to measure and manage own work, takes responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress and results.

Why work with us?

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland, we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.

We have an ambitious new corporate strategy and transformation of our digital estate is a high priority. Our newly expanded communications and marketing function will be central to delivering our strategy and plans. We are looking for a superb digital professional to join the team and help develop our digital estate to its full potential.

Working from our new flagship King’s Cross offices, at the heart of the exciting ‘Knowledge Quarter’ our communications and marketing teams will raise awareness and understanding of our ground-breaking education, diversity, science and innovation programmes and help spread the word about physics and its value with the public. This is an exciting time to join IOP.

In addition to a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance and generous annual leave. We also offer a range of other benefits including childcare vouchers, gym membership and interest free season ticket loans.

For further information on this role, you can download the job description below. 

Closing date for applications: 11 June 2020
Interview date: 18 June 2020 (via GoToMeeting)

The Institute of Physics is an equal opportunities employer. We request no contact from agencies or media sales.

Department: Science and Innovation

We are seeking a pro-active, innovative individual to take on the role of Groups and Awards Officer within the Science and Innovation department.

The role

This is a rewarding, customer-facing role which has responsibility for organising professional networks for physicists and managing the IOP’s high profile Awards that celebrate excellence in researchers, educators, technicians, apprentices and businesses.

The role is ideal for a dynamic individual who has excellent administrative skills and is able to bring these skills to an organisation that is about making positive change for society in the big challenge areas which include climate, health, AI, energy and big data through the work of the physics community. So, if you’re enthusiastic with a ‘can-do’ attitude, whilst also being meticulous and efficient, then this role is for you.

The role is responsible for delivering a number of services for members and the wider physics community. Responsibilities will include:

• Manage specialist interest groups across physics disciplines, themes and industry sectors – with the aim of engaging and delivering value to all our members.
• Administer the IOP Awards and ensure high quality nominations that are inclusive [in terms of roles, gender, institution, geography, sector and discipline] in order to recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to physics from across the breadth and diversity of our community.
• Ensure members serving on committees are well supported in order to deliver the aims of the committee and that they have a good and rewarding experience in that process.
• Produce briefing papers for senior management and committee chairs including collation and analysis of relevant data to inform discussions and debate.

Further tasks and responsibilities are detailed within the job description.

The Person

We are looking for a team player with prior experience in administration and customer facing roles. As a successful candidate, you will have strong communication and listening skills and have experience in taking minutes and accurately recording meetings. You will also have the flexibility to deal with a wide range of enquiries and the ability to prioritise. The role involves a significant level of contact with Institute members, which requires a high level of diplomacy and tact in order to be able to maintain a good relationship while ensuring that Institute policies and procedures are appropriately followed.

Why work with us?

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland, we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.

We have an ambitious new corporate strategy and transformation of our digital estate is a high priority. Our newly expanded communications and marketing function will be central to delivering our strategy and plans. We are looking for a superb digital professional to join the team and help develop our digital estate to its full potential.

Working from our new flagship King’s Cross offices, at the heart of the exciting ‘Knowledge Quarter’ our communications and marketing teams will raise awareness and understanding of our ground-breaking education, diversity, science and innovation programmes and help spread the word about physics and its value with the public. This is an exciting time to join IOP.

In addition to a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance and generous annual leave. We also offer a range of other benefits including childcare vouchers, gym membership and interest free season ticket loans.

For further information on this role, you can download the job description below. 

To apply, please upload your CV via the link below. 

Closing date for applications: 11 June 2020
Interview date: 19 June 2020 (via GoToMeeting)

The Institute of Physics is an equal opportunities employer. We request no contact from agencies or media sales.

The People team’s goal is to recruit, develop and retain outstanding people who deliver our important work in improving the lives of vulnerable children and families. The role of the People Coordinator is essential to ensure we have solid foundations in place to achieve this goal. This is a great opportunity for someone who is organised, dynamic and keen to start a career in HR.

You will lead and manage all administration support to ensure the People team are as efficient and effective as possible. You will manage all employee administration; from ensuring all employees have a great induction to collating themes from our exit interviews. You also will be responsible for managing vital processes such as payroll, tracking new starters and leavers.

You will work alongside the People Partners and Head of People to support with key priorities such as recruitment coordination and the organisation of development opportunities, whilst making improvements to our current systems and processes.

Admin - Not For Profit - Temp - 5 Months - London - PAYE

Your new company
Come and join this Not For Profit organisation providing safe space for the general public to visit.

Your new role
- Dealing with enquiries from general public both in person and on the phone
- Meeting and greeting guests and any associated organisations
- Operating switchboard
- Control car parking
- Dealing with mailbox on a daily basis
- Record and forward incoming mail (paper and electronic)
- Raising sales order invoices and purchase orders
- Assist with the process of events being booked
- Record and type minutes
- Working with the internal database
- Archiving and stock takes
- Log lost property
- Coordinate routine checks
- Adhoc duties including filing and scanning

What you'll need to succeed
You must be an experienced administrator who can demonstrate examples of being able to provide secretarial support. You must have had experience within a customer facing role as you will be the first point of contact and it is vital you make a good first impression. You must be a confident communicator as you be liaising with both internal and external personnel. You must be personable and be able to demonstrate excellent customer service. You must be IT literate as you will be dealing with Microsoft packages and internal softwares including electronic finance systems. You need to be highly organised and have a eye for detail. You will need to have strong written ability as you will be dealing with the mailbox. You will need to be enthusiastic and have a positive approach to you work as you will be required to use your initiative and problem solve.

What you'll get in return
You will get the opportunity to work within a large not for profit organisation, developing and picking up on key skills whilst gaining the satisfaction of giving back.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Our Streetlink project specifically works with vulnerable women and with the help of a dedicated volunteer team, we provide a range of services including late night and early morning outreach, a twice-weekly Women’s Space, Sanctuary sex worker Drop In every Tuesday evening and an Open Access/Drop-in session. In addition a full adult learning timetable offers free classes and workshops. We assess need, create bespoke support plans, provide ongoing key work and empower people to improve their circumstances. 

Could you lead a team that will wrok to restore hope for some of Lambeth's most abused and forgotten women. Could you help rebuild their trust and support them to make alternative choices that would bring stability and hope to their lives.

We are looking for a team leader with an understanding of and committment to our service users.

Your new company
A fantastic leading National Health Authority based in Central London.

Your new role
As the Head of Strategic Communications you will play a pivotal role in building greater trust within the authority to better serve the public. You will be responsible for developing and overseeing a wide-ranging programme of strategic communications that brings the new corporate strategy to life and enhances its story telling. Working closely with colleagues across the external affairs team and the organisation you will ensure our communications and engagement activity is proactive, well planned, joined up, and sustained. You will promote best practice strategic communications across the organisation demonstrating the importance of research, narrative, objective setting, planning and evaluation. You will also provide counsel to the Chair, Chief Executive and Executive Team on strategy and messaging.

What you'll need to succeed

• Substantial experience of delivering strategic communications or communications and engagement activity at a senior level in a complex, political and/or stakeholder environment.
• Experience of developing and delivering successful multichannel communications and engagement plans and/or campaigns
• Experience of building and nurturing strong, sustained and purposeful relationships with stakeholders
• Experience of managing complex issues, which are of strategic importance to an organisation
• Ability to think, act and plan strategically, and to win respect and operate at the highest level within an organisation
• First rate verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail

What you'll get in return
A very competitive salary as well as the opportunity to make a big impact with an iconic organisation. Benefits also include: 30 days annual leave + Bank holidays, Salary sacrifice schemes, PerkBox, Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, Subsidised on-site restaurant, 8% basic pension contribution, Season ticket loan, Agile and flexible working, 24-hour - regulated employee assistance programme

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Integrity Action is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Finance and Administration Assistant who will be excited to support the organisation in whatever way they can. The perfect candidate will be very well organised and brimming with common sense.

About Integrity Action

Integrity Action works with communities in developing countries to promote integrity-based values and behaviours through collaborative problem solving, supported by an autonomous and transparent tech tool, DevelopmentCheck. The tool is used by citizens to drive value for money and report the percentage of problems resolved to their satisfaction. Our mission is to empower citizens to act with and demand integrity, actively taking part in building institutions to promote a state that is open, accountable and responsive to their needs and expectations. 

This role will work closely with the Head of Finance and Resources to provide operational support to all areas of the organisation (finance, administrative, HR, legal, governance and internal IT). There may also be scope to support the Operations team in aspects of programme implementation.

We are a small, friendly team and all staff are expected to support each other to the best of their abilities.

As an inclusive organisation, we encourage applicants from different backgrounds with different experiences and skills to join us.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Please see the full job description in the attachment below.

To Apply: Please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing your interest in the position and any relevant experience.  Please note, any interviews will necessarily take place remotely due to the current 'lockdown' restrictions, but we will work with candidates to ensure this doesn't disadvantage them in any way.

Do you want a role within a rapidly growing organisation with an excellent progression path? Are you a driven and ambitious individual in the early stages of your finance career? Looking to work for an organisation that encourages and nurtures the development of their staff?

If yes, then look no further!

My client is a London based charity who is looking for a Finance and Admin Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is in the early stages of their finance career, who has the drive and determination to learn and push themselves in this supportive environment.

The main responsibilities of this Finance and Admin Assistant role are as follows:

• Full responsibility for ensuring that all transactional data is uploaded into the system accurately.
• Take the lead in the processing of sales and purchase ledger invoices, ensuring that all payments are made in a timely manner.
• Provide invaluable support in the preparation of the monthly management accounts, including the preparation of journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Sole charge for gathering requested financial data, liaising with the business partners or external stakeholders where appropriate.
• Play a pivotal role in the wider resources team, providing ad hoc administration support as required.
• Attend wider organisational meetings, booking rooms and taking minutes where necessary.

This role is for a forward-thinking charity and offers a brilliant opportunity for candidates looking to join a close-knit finance team within a rapidly growing establishment. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive benefits package, including flexible working hours, an excellent annual leave allowance and numerous opportunities to develop professionally.

The successful candidate will have:

• Started actively studying towards a relevant accountancy qualification.
• Related work experience within a finance team, however candidates without are still encouraged to apply.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.
• The determination and ambition to build a fantastic finance career and enthusiasm to learn on the job.
• Ideally, previous experience using Quickbooks or another system of equal complexity.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now as applications are being reviewed daily and the client is looking to interview candidates as ASAP.

ITF is an international federation of transport workers’ trade unions recognised as the world’s leading transport authority. We fight passionately to improve working lives, connecting trade unions from 150 countries that may otherwise be isolated and helping their members to secure rights, equality and justice. We are the voice for 20 million members working men and women across the world. The ITF Head Office is based in Borough, London. International offices include Amman, Hong Kong, Montreal, Abidjan, New Delhi, Ouagadougou, Rio de Janeiro, Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney. 

The successful candidates will be responsible for efficient processing of Agreement applications monitoring consultations, assembling and verifying evidence in support of beneficial ownership; representing the ITF to ship-owners, affiliates and inspectors in connection with agreement processes and related matters; responsible for identifying source of unallocated cash receipts relating to Welfare Fund and membership fees and preparing special agreements and related documentation.

You will work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues; secure the active interests of ITF’s aims and objectives and provide narrative reports for relevant decision-making bodies including constitutional and non-constitutional entities within ITF structures.

Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel at intermediate level ; broad experience in general administration and data inputting as well as knowledge of the transport industry is desirable. High level communication skills, both verbally and in writing are key plus a proven ability to develop positive relationships with organisations and individuals across diverse cultures. Due to the nature of the organisation and the role, knowledge of a second language would be an advantage.

Further details about the role and the person specification are found in the attached JD.

This role offers a salary of £39,990 per annum, plus a non-performance related guaranteed bonus equating to 1/12th of your annual salary.

ITF offers a highly competitive final pension salary scheme, flexible working as well as the opportunity to work in a state of the art modern office building in central London. For further information on the staff benefits that we provide please see our website.

If this sounds interesting to you, please apply by sending your CV and covering letter to our dedicated HR Team by 5 June, 2020. Interviews are due to take place 17 June 2019. Please note that due to COVID-19 all interviews will take place via video conference

Liberty is a high-profile campaigning organisation that has been fighting for human rights and
civil liberties for more than 80 years. We are independent and unshakeable. Our principles
are guided by evidence and expertise – not political agenda, profit or popular opinion. We are
not afraid to speak uncomfortable truths or challenge intolerance, injustice or abuse of power
wherever we find it – but we always treat people with respect. We inspire and empower others
to defend their own rights and the rights of their family, friends and communities. Together,
we use our voice in courtrooms, in the news, on the streets and in politics to demand and
deliver lasting change to benefit the many and the most vulnerable.

Liberty works on a diverse array of issues, including non-discrimination, migrants’ rights,
protest, privacy, digital rights, free speech, police misconduct and access to justice. We are a
uniquely multi-disciplinary team, working to achieve change through a powerful combination
of lobbying, communications, strategic litigation, campaigning, member activism and providing
free advice and information to the public. Liberty has been standing up for people and holding
the powerful to account since 1934 and is needed now more than ever.

We are looking for an Operations Intern to provide support to staff across Liberty, and perform several administrative functions. You will gain experience supporting a medium sized office, along with putting new systems and processes in place.

The main purpose of this role is support the CEO in governance, diary management, organizing meetings, leading the senior management team and liaising with stakeholders. It includes administrative support for the Chair and Board Trustees and co-ordination of two important partnerships:

The Advice Lewisham Partnership funded by Lewisham Council

The Lewisham Law Service developed with the Southwark Law Centre

Principal tasks and responsibilities

The duties outlined below are indicative of the range, scope and level of work expected but the list is not exhaustive. All staff are expected to be flexible to the priorities of the organisation, responsive to peaks in demand and co-operate in teamwork. Key duties may include:

Membership of Senior Team

Managing CEO / office diaries

Organising and assisting with preparation for regular team meetings

Supporting good governance by assisting CEO and Board in their duties

Supporting the co-ordination of the Advice Lewisham Partnership and Lewisham Law Service

Supporting the CEO in building and managing stakeholder relations

Assisting senior management in developing high performing teams

Co-ordinate administrative cover when other admin staff members are on leave

Closing date: 28th June 2020 at 11:30pm 

Shelter is looking for an enthusiastic individual with administrative experience gained in an office environment to join us as a HR Assistant and help ensure the smooth running of all aspects of our People Directorate. 

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change — with individuals, in communities, across society – and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. 

About the role
Our People Directorate provides the strategic lead on people management and organisational development and aims to enable the organisation to have the right culture, capacity and capability to achieve its purpose. As a HR Assistant, you'll help look after the day-to-day needs of the HR Operations team by providing first-class administrative support, being the gatekeeper for all HR enquiries via phone and email and supporting the ethos to work towards a shared services model. You will see queries from across the HR spectrum so experience of working as a HR Assistant or Administrator and good knowledge of HR, recruitment and payroll processes is key. 

You will provide administrative and processing support to the team, including inputting payroll and criminal record checks data, keeping employee files up-to-date and collating and distributing reports. You will also manage team diaries, maintain office systems and ensure the HR database is kept in accordance with GDPR principles. 

Carrying out quarterly internal file integrity audits and monthly file reviews for new starters, making travel arrangements, dealing with invoices and helping to organise meetings are all part of the role. In short, it's an interesting role that's ideal for someone looking to develop their experience working in a busy HR team. 

About you
To succeed, you'll need great admin skills, working as a HR Assistant or Administrator and good knowledge of HR, recruitment and payroll processes. What is for certain is that you have a real interest in the HR field and are keen to learn. Excellent communication and customer service skills, particularly on the telephone, meticulous attention to detail and an ability to manage your own workload effectively are all must haves too. What's more, you'll need a proven ability to use Microsoft Office applications, with any understanding of HR systems/databases an advantage. 

Benefits 
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. 

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them. In addition to this, we encourage an approach to involving people with personal insight of housing issues and homelessness in our recruitment processes.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Croydon Drop In and Off The Record are established, award-winning providers of advice, information, guidance and counselling to the community of Croydon and we are committed to improving the welfare of local children, young people and families.

This is an exciting time to join the team with excellent opportunities to shape the delivery of the service and make a real difference to better emotional wellbeing in school communities.

The project’s initiation followed the Green Paper ‘Transforming Children & Young People’s Mental Health’ and since January 2019 NHS South West London Partnership has led the Mental Health in Schools project across the six boroughs of Croydon, Merton, Sutton, Wandsworth, Richmond and Kingston.

CDI/OTR jointly manage the Wave 2 Mental Health Support Team in Croydon and we are now recruiting for 4 more practitioners to join us. Our team currently consists of four Education Wellbeing Practitioners, a Clinical Lead/ Supervisor and an Administrator.

MHSTs  work within a cluster of primary & secondary schools with a combined population of 8,000 pupils. The remit is to deliver early intervention around common mental health issues and on preventative work around the issue of serious youth violence. MHSTs work with educators on a Whole School Approach to improving emotional well-being/mental health.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of infants, children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

CDI and OTR work towards Equality of Opportunity. To maintain the diversity of our team we welcome applications from all sections of the community particularly individuals from the Black and Minority Ethnic Communities

Croydon Drop In and Off The Record are established, award-winning providers of advice, information, guidance and counselling to the community of Croydon and we are committed to improving the welfare of local children, young people and families.

This is an exciting time to join the team with excellent opportunities to shape the delivery of the service and make a real difference to better emotional wellbeing in school communities.

The project’s initiation followed the Green Paper ‘Transforming Children & Young People’s Mental Health’ and since January 2019 NHS South West London Partnership has led the Mental Health in Schools project across the six boroughs of Croydon, Merton, Sutton, Wandsworth, Richmond and Kingston.

CDI/OTR jointly manage the Wave 2 Mental Health Support Team in Croydon and we are now recruiting for 4 more practitioners to join us. Our team currently consists of four Education Wellbeing Practitioners, a Clinical Lead/ Supervisor and an Administrator.

MHSTs  work within a cluster of primary & secondary schools with a combined population of 8,000 pupils. The remit is to deliver early intervention around common mental health issues and on preventative work around the issue of serious youth violence. MHSTs work with educators on a Whole School Approach to improving emotional well-being/mental health.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of infants, children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

CDI and OTR work towards Equality of Opportunity. To maintain the diversity of our team we welcome applications from all sections of the community particularly individuals from the Black and Minority Ethnic Communities

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