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About Bank Workers Charity

We’re the benevolent society supporting UK bank employees and their families. Each year we help thousands of people encountering financial, health, housing and wellbeing challenges with independent advice and guidance, case management, referrals to expert partners and grant giving.

About you 

Are you a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for crafting compelling narratives? Do you have a proven track record in developing successful marketing campaigns and content planning/delivery? Do you keep an eye on the metrics – changing your approach according to what the data tell you? If so, you could be the perfect Marketing Manager for our team.   

About the role

Hybrid working (minimum two days a week office based for FTE)

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping our messaging, supporting our fundraising efforts, and leading our marketing strategy to position the charity as a trusted provider of financial and wellbeing support for those most in need, and as a signposting and early intervention resource for the wider community we support. 

As our Marketing Manager, you will develop and implement a comprehensive content strategy that aligns with our marketing objectives and brand identity, while creating and managing an editorial calendar to ensure consistent and timely content delivery across all channels. You will craft high-quality, engaging, and persuasive copy for various platforms, including websites, reports, email campaigns, and print materials.

Collaborating in cross-functional teams, you will develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns, monitor and analyse campaign performance metrics, and make data-driven decisions to optimise content and strategies. 

What we offer 

We’ve put a lot of energy into being a great place to work. We’re proud of our supportive culture and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. There are plenty of learning opportunities, and as a wellbeing charity we aim to be a leader in wellbeing support for our people.

 Our benefits include: 

• 30 days holiday plus public holidays (with the option to buy additional leave)

• 8% employer contribution to BWC’s pension scheme and up to 3% matched with employee contributions 

• A wide range of employer funded wellbeing experiences through Heka 

• Flexible benefit provision (including Medicash plan, cycle to work, payroll giving and electric car scheme) 

• Group Life Cover (three times annual salary) 

• Weekly wellbeing half hour 

• Season Ticket Loan (upon successful completion of probation) 

• Employee Assistance Programme
  
  To apply, please send a CV including a supporting statement (no more than one side of A4) outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification in the Applicant Pack. 
  
  Bank Workers Charity is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. 

Where will I be working?
Your role will be for a renowned not-for-profit company which cares for many historical monuments, buildings and places in and around the UK. Through those places, this organisation takes the rich history of England to 10 million visitors every year.
Your new role
As the Executive Assistant, by supporting the Director of Development, you will be playing a vital role in also looking after some of the greatest places in England so that they can be enjoyed today and for generations to come. You'll find it's a workplace like no other - taking you behind the scenes of these extraordinary sites and supporting you to share your ideas, inspire others and make a difference!!! What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of office organisation and administration, in a busy office, and at an executive level.
• Experience of working for a senior executive director.
• Experience of working with external stakeholders, including trustees, Non-Executive Directors and people of influence.
• Experience of supporting a director frequently travelling and working away from the main office.
• Experience of organising large meetings and conferences with a range of important and influential stakeholders.
  
  Skills and knowledge required
• Highly organised and able to prioritise workloads
• Knowledge of and awareness of the workings of a charity
• Excellent standard of written and spoken English, editing and proofreading skills
• Good computer skills, including the ability to use the full range of Microsoft Office applications, including Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
• The ability to write accurate and clear minutes
• The ability to prepare briefing materials
  
  

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid/remote working
• £19 - £21 per hour depending on experience
• Ongoing contract
• Flexible working
• Great networking and strong connections
• Immediate start
  
  

What you need to do now
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Purpose of role

To manage the annual programme of the PPA psychoanalytic psychotherapy qualifying training and the Advanced Clinical Course. To promote and grow the trainings. To manage the budget and collect and report on performance management data. To track all trainees’ progress, to ensure the smooth running of all elements of the teaching provision and to liaise and work in collaboration with the PPA training committee (TC), curriculum committee (CC), selection committee (SC) and post graduate committee (PGC).

Accountable to

The post will be line managed by the office manager will be accountable to and work in close collaboration with the committees of the PPA.

Key responsibilities

1) To oversee and manage the delivery of the annual programme of the PPA trainings in collaboration with the TC and PGC.

a) Booking clinical, theory and group seminar leaders in collaboration with TC and PGC.

b) In liaison with the Director of Marketing, Communications and Engagement place adverts for supervisors, teachers, and group leaders as appropriate.

c) Ensure that trainees and TC have an up-to-date list of Training Analysts, Training Supervisors and Approved Therapists

d) Room booking for all aspects of the programme.

e) Annual review, update and production of handbooks and all written materials for course.

f) Collaboration with the library to track reading list production.

g) To be the first point of contact in cases of emergency.

h) To collect, collate and report on trainee feedback.

2) To oversee the annual trainee selection for the trainings.

a) To be the first point of contact for potential applicants, giving out appropriate information about the trainings and passing appropriate inquiries onto the training advisors.

b) To liaise with interviewers and arrange trainee selection interviews.

c) To attend selection week/day process.

d) Collate information on the number of applicants and successful candidates and report to TC.

3) To support the TC in the monitoring and management of trainees’ progress throughout their training.

a) To record which tutors have been assigned to trainees in collaboration with training committee.

b) To receive monthly updates from training tutors, collate and report to TC as required.

c) To manage collection and evaluation of all feedback from trainees and seminar leaders and send as appropriate to the training committee.

d) To find readers and markers for final clinical papers and arrange dates for reading ins.

4) To promote and grow the trainings.

a) In collaboration with the Director of Marketing, Comms & Engagement to develop and implement a marketing plan for PPA trainings.

b) To work with the Events Officer to promote the trainings at bpf open days.

c) To liaise with the PPA newsletter editor to ensure the production and circulation of the newsletter and to communicate with the Membership Officer about any PPA items for the bpf newsletter.

d) Ensure consistent messaging about PPA trainings across internal and external communications.

e) To have oversight of the cycle of reaccreditation with the BPC.

5) To ensure effective administrative and financial management of PPA trainings.

a) To take lead on ensuring all communication with trainees is up to date including collection of fees, sending out handbooks, curriculums, all training materials, and dates.

b) To work with the Director of Corporate Services to oversee and maintain budgetary control of both trainings.

c) To work with the Director of Corporate Services to provide management reporting data.

d) To collect and report on data collection of protected characteristics.

e) To provide budget updates to the training committee.

f) To recommend and implement improvements to PPA training admin systems and processes.

g) To manage all payments from trainees and to teaching staff.

6) To work with all PPA committees to maintain the functioning and growth of the PPA association.

a) To attend TC meetings, PGC meetings, bpf Heads of Trainings meetings and any other meetings to ensure the smooth running of the committees and clear communication between committee members.

b) Organise and oversee the termly PPA reading group and other social events in collaboration with the Events Officer.

c) Encourage and grow PPA members’ events in collaboration with the Membership and Engagement Officer.

7) General

a) Any other activities deemed appropriate by the CEO and Office Manager.

b) Supporting office colleagues with other trainings when necessary.

c) Working collaboratively with the whole bpf staff to ensure the smooth running of all bpf training and membership activities.

d) Being part of the office duty system.

e) Adhere to bpf policies and procedures.

This job description is intended as a guide and is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of this role. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed.

This job description and person specification may be subject to review from time to time in conjunction with the postholder.

Person specification

Qualifications

Good level of general education.

Experience

· Significant experience in an administration role, preferably in a client/customer-facing role, and ideally in a training, education, or membership environment.

· Knowledge of higher education or professional healthcare training, in relation to psychotherapy or counselling desirable.

· Experience of managing budgets desirable but not essential.

· Knowledge of financial and invoicing procedures desirable but not essential.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose communications to a wide range of professionals, and to take accurate minutes.

· Good general computer literacy including competency in Microsoft Office, databases, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and the ability to be self-supporting.

· Able to understand the complexities of working in a membership organisation.

· Excellent organisational and time management skills.

· Able to work independently and be proactively as well as able to exercise judgement about when to draw on colleagues’ expertise and ask for assistance.

· Methodical with good attention to detail.

· Able to use initiative and continue to think under pressure when faced with sensitive interactions.

· Ability and commitment to maintain strict confidentiality.

The Role

At HTB and its related entities, our vision is to play our part in the evangelisation of the nations, the revitalisation of the church and the transformation of society. Each member of our team plays a vital role in making our vision a reality. As a Christian organisation our faith is an integral part of our working culture.

This role is for someone who can support the Finance Systems Manager and Finance Systems Analyst to provide robust, reliable finance systems and applications for use by the organisation, ensuring the security and integrity of all financial data held. This role contributes to the Finance Systems Team vision to support and encourage an environment of continuous improvement. You will be responsible for routine tasks and the first point of contact in the team for non-Finance users’ support queries.

The Responsibilities

• Process regular Supplier updates following the completion of the Supplier Engagement Process
• Process regular Project and Cost Centre updates following the completion of the Project Maker App
• Produce Supplier reports to the teams for their action
• Process regular updates to the financial software (Dimensions) for the Financial Controllers (referred to as Mtab updates) and linking to the Power Apps for each Entity
• Checking, refreshing and syncing App Libraries – Checking that automated scripts have run and initiating others that are not covered by automation or other routine tasks
• Data cleansing associated with the above processes and other datasets
• Monitoring and triaging user support requests
• Diagnosing user support requests, allocating them to correct tasks and monitoring progress where needed.
• Monitoring and updating approval routes, financial data, supplier records, and SharePoint documents
• Setting up and maintaining users in the finance systems and applications
• Assisting users in navigating the finances systems and applications
• Training users in the finance induction and for ad hoc needs
• Provide support to the Processing Team with pay run queries and other controls
• Provide support to the Reporting Team (for example, journal processing, fixing reporting issues) as agreed with your line manager
• Assist the Finance Systems Team in tidying up SharePoint folders and structures
• Produce procedures in an accessible format for new staff in the Finance Team and for users outside of Finance
• Support the Finance Systems Manager in the administration and maintenance of all existing finance systems, processes, and online tools/applications
• Responsible under the supervision of the Finance Systems Manager for the management of financial data and its integrity
• Any adhoc or project related tasks requested by the Finance Systems Manager

The Right Candidate

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in calls, emails and in person
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Good Excel skills
• Good Outlook and Microsoft Word skills
• A working knowledge of SharePoint and Office 365
• Experience with IT systems in a working environment for at least 2 years
• Educated to degree level
• Aptitude to learn new IT skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Customer service oriented
• A team player
• Willing to take responsibility for specific tasks
• Ability to grasp and build on new concepts quickly

Working environment

We have a purposeful working environment where we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our workplace culture is shaped by our values which are AUGHT. They are Audacity, Unity, Generosity, Humility and Tenacity. We respect and value our colleagues, encourage and affirm often, challenge when necessary, supporting always. It is an inspiring and energising place to work where innovation and creativity is encouraged alongside passion and discipline. The staff community is warm and engaging, with lifelong friendships being built.

A.  Role:

Be the first point of contact for DPG and perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks.

B. Duties and Responsibilities:

Together with our Practice Manager and Admin Assistants, you will ensure the smooth running of the office.  Your duties will include: 

· answering phone calls, putting callers through, taking telephone messages, returning calls;

· receiving visitors, collecting them from Main Reception, and liaising with fee-earners about them;

· opening incoming post, scanning post, and the dispatch of outgoing post;

· Maintaining office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via reception;

· assisting with certain aspects of Health & Safety within the office;

· arranging couriers and taxis as required;

· using the firm’s internal email system to send and receive messages;

· using the firm’s case management system (SOS Connect) to look up and input client details on the database;

· running messages and delivering/collecting documents;

· keeping the office and meeting rooms tidy;

· making sure that the photocopiers and fax machine are supplied with paper:

· ordering stationery and other office supplies;

· assisting with the archiving process;

· assisting the Practice Manager with projects and tasks;

· proactively trying to improve the office operation under the supervision of the Practice Manager;

· complying with agreed office procedures as described in the Office Manual;

· working with the partners and support staff to ensure that the office is run smoothly and efficiently, covering the work of others where required;

· attending staff meetings;

· dealing appropriately with the money of the firm, its clients and the Legal Aid Fund.

· complying with the firm’s equal opportunities policy;

Person specification:

• An interest in our ethos and the firm’s commitment to defending civil liberties, anti-racism, equality and social justice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; on the phone and in-person.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Superb attention to detail.
• Great IT skills – ability to type, computer literacy, and the ability to learn our various systems, including Office365.
• An ability to prioritise tasks.
• An ability to write clearly in plain English.

Vacancy Reference Number:

EVAM/FR/UK-R1

Position Title:

Events & Volunteer Assistant Manager

Department:

UK Events and Volunteers

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary Range:

£28,000-£33,000 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 24th June 2024

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

• Interviews: As and when strong candidates identified

• Start: ASAP thereafter

Note:

Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold either a ‘In-Person’ or Online Interview (via MS Teams, Zoom or Skype) with Muslim Hands; therefore, please familiarise yourself with MS Teams, Zoom or Skype prior to submitting your Application.

Other Information:

Muslim Hands is an international aid agency and NGO dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and education to communities in need worldwide. With a presence in over 40 countries, we strive to alleviate poverty, empower marginalised individuals, and respond to emergency situations with compassion and expertise. 

Role Overview:

We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our dynamic Events Team as an Events Assistant Manager. The Postholder will play a crucial part in maximizing funding and donations through various channels, including events, volunteers, individual donors, donor groups, trusts, and foundations. We seek a creative and experienced individual who can assist in organising exceptional events throughout the year while contributing innovative ideas and strategies to support the long-term income growth of the Events department. If you are passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of the poor and needy by raising funds for projects like building large water wells, Masjids, and supporting livelihoods, food, and health initiatives, we look forward to hearing from you immediately.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head of Events in daily operations and event planning.

• Collaborate with the Head of Events department to develop and implement new event strategies.

• Work alongside the Head of Events to source new and exciting suppliers for the events.

• Manage multiple projects, including financial reporting and maintaining key relationships to meet deadlines.

• Work closely with the Events team to ensure the successful execution of events and effectively engage with volunteers.

• Provide support to the manager in team training and team development.

• Providing a first point of contact during live events.

• Overseeing staff welfare within the team.

• Responding to all enquiries in a timely, confident & professional manner, taking every opportunity to connect and identify fundraising event opportunities.

• Ad hoc duties as and when required (some out-of-hours work may be expected).

Essential: Ideal Candidate will:

• Be educated to degree level or higher.

• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Be self-reliant with strong writing abilities.

• Be honest and willing to travel to meet with volunteers and work flexible hours.

• Be proficient in IT, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Be adequately experienced in planning, advertising and executing successful events.

• Possess suitable administrative experience within a professional environment (internal communication, reporting, documenting; demonstrate exceptional writing, editing, and speaking skills).

• Be well versed in different fundraising requirements and strategies.

• Suitably experienced in strategic marketing and advertising.

• Possess a flexible approach to tasks and responsibilities.

• Possess a high level of motivation social skills

Desirable:

• Prior experience in event operations management, preferably in a fundraising or Islamic charity capacity.

• Experience with task management software.

• A basic understanding of Islamic values and Muslim practices.

• An awareness of Health and Safety values.

• Full licence and access to a car to drive to meet with community leaders, partners potential event venues and collaborators.

• Multilingual Skills

This role at Muslim Hands is dynamic and varied, perfect for someone who excels at multitasking and managing multiple events simultaneously. We seek a creative individual who consistently upholds high standards in their work. You must be highly organised, detail-oriented, and genuinely passionate about fundraising and event management. At Muslim Hands, we prioritise building long-lasting relationships with our partners and collaborating with them to make a significant humanitarian impact through meaningful national and international fundraising projects by being united for the needy.

Deadline for applications is 24th June 2024 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

Hours: Full-time

Remuneration: £30,000 to £31,500 GBP gross annual (dependent on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK with hybrid working (approximately 30% on-site)

Do you have knowledge of accounting, finance and budget functions, payroll processing and administration. Ability to analyse and apply data across the full range of finance, payroll, and accounting functions?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are looking for Finance Coordinators to support our Finance Team in ensuring appropriate finance management, accounting, control and reporting.

You will assist in the day-to-day accounting operations in accordance with UK-Med’s policies and procedures,

Our ideal candidate will be able to support in processes financial transactions and provides technical support to the Field with the processing of financial transactions, and monitors compliance with applicable financial rules and regulations. The incumbent therefore keeps frequent contact with staff at various levels, including Country/Field Offices.

You will be comfortable working at pace and thrive on achieving challenging objectives and meeting rapidly changing demands.

Experience working internationally, particularly in humanitarian emergency response, is an advantage but not essential.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work. UK-Med is a growing and developing organisation with a committed team of staff, volunteers and members.

This role is a truly exciting opportunity to help develop our people services to meet the challenges and opportunities our growth present.

Please note that this is a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and hiring manager will review applications as they are received, decisions may be made at any time if a suitable candidate is identified.

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification

Applications must be submitted no later than Friday 21st June 2024

Please note that this is a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and hiring manager will review applications as they are received, decisions may be made at any time if a suitable candidate is identified.

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

• Contract: Full time
• Starting salary: £42,979 (Band C1)
• Location: ActionAid, 33-39 Bowling Green Lane, London, EC1R 0BJ (hybrid)

Background

The Gender & Development Network (GADN) brings together expert NGOs, consultants, academics and individuals committed to working on gender equality, development and women’s rights issues. Our vision is of a world where social justice and gender equality prevail and where all women and girls are able to realise their rights free from discrimination. Our goal is to ensure that international development policy and practice promote gender equality and women's and girls’ rights. Our role is to support our members by sharing information and expertise, to undertake and disseminate research, and to provide expert advice and comment on government policies and projects.

Overall role of the Network Coordinator

The Network Coordinator is part of a small team comprising of the Director, Head of Policy, Network Coordinator, Communications and Policy Assistant and volunteers.

The Network Coordinator role lies at the heart of the network ensuring it functions efficiently while leading our activities to support our members in their work on gender equality and women’s rights.  They work alongside women’s rights advocates and practitioners across a range of issues within the international development sector, while ensuring that the organisation runs smoothly.

Specifically, the role is to:

• Manage the network’s finances and funding processes
• Manage the administration of the Secretariat
• Coordinate support to the network’s members
• Coordinate support for the different branches of the network

Specific Tasks

1. Manage the network’s finances and funding processes

• Manage the finances and accounts including invoices, receipts, payments, book-keeping and quarterly budget updates and liaising with GADN’s accountants and payroll providers
• Complete all required financial reports and file tax returns
• Manage annual membership subscriptions
• Work with the Director in identifying and securing core grant funding
• Manage the administration of grant funding including invoices, activity monitoring, donor reports and relations with any sub-grantees

2. Manage the administration of the Secretariat

• Produce GADN’s Annual Review
• Respond to external enquiries in the ‘Coordinator’ and ‘Recruitment’ inboxes
• Manage GADN volunteers
• Keep all HR and other files and records in order
• Maintain internal communications systems (email, calendars, document sharing, team meetings) 
• Manage the monitoring and evaluation processes of the network
• Ensure all legal reporting requirements are met

3. Coordinate support to the network’s members

• Act as a friendly, supportive and approachable face of the network
• Provide support to the network’s Working Groups, liaising closely with their Chairs
• Organise four Members’ Meetings per year, working with others in the team
• Organise other events and support for network members working with others in the team
• Induct new members
• Respond to requests for information from members

4. Coordinate support for the different branches of the network

• Service the Board of Trustees including arranging meetings, preparing papers and taking minutes
• Organise and minute meetings of the Network’s Advisory Group and Chairs of Working Groups
• Ensure communications and updates are shared between different branches of the network including reporting to the Board on Working Group activities
• Administer annual planning processes and support the development of the network’s next three-year strategy

5. Other

• Undertake any other reasonable task as needed

Management

The post is line managed by the Director. The Network Coordinator will also work closely with the Head of Policy, Communications and Policy Assistant, Co-Chairs of the Board, Treasurer, Working Group Chairs and members of the Advisory Group.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills and Experience

Essential 

• Demonstrable financial numeracy and experience of organisational financial systems including accounts, budgets, spreadsheets and banking
• At least two years worth of administrative experience
• IT literacy - ideally including Microsoft Word, Excel, G Suite, and Squarespace
• Ability to write clearly
• Proven ability to organise and plan effectively, prioritise workloads and work on own initiative with limited support
• Demonstrated commitment to, and enthusiasm for, promoting women’s rights and gender equality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Also desirable

• Understanding of gender and development issues, including racial justice
• Experience of organising meetings and events
• Experience of working with a network
• Experience of working with a Board of Trustees
• Experience of minute taking
• Experience of working in an NGO

To be considered for this role, you must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please download and complete the application form and return it to us by 9 am on Monday, 24 June 2024.  

Interview process

There will be two rounds of virtual interviews. The first will be held on Friday, 5 July 2024 and the second on Friday, 12 July 2024. Please note that for candidates shortlisted for the first round of interviews, there will be a one-hour virtual test on Tuesday, 2 July 2024. If you are not able to make any of these dates, please let us know in your cover email.

GADN is seeking people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our team. As we continue working to decolonise our practice and build an anti-racist organisation, we actively welcome applications from Black women and Women of Colour who we recognise are under-represented in the UK international development sector. If you share our core commitments we would love to hear from you!

Meeting Minds Clinical Lead

Reports to: Head of Counselling
Direct Reports: None
Location: Bristol Mind Offices and blended remote working
Hours: 21 hours a week
Salary: £18,162 actual (pro-rata from £32,000 per annum) + 6% pension
Contract Type: Permanent

Background and Purpose
Bristol Mind is a local and independent charity working at the heart of our community to offer
equity-based, inclusive and accessible mental health and wellbeing support. We work with over
2,000 service-users and 75 volunteers each year, delivering a range of services including:

• InfoLine telephone information and advice service
• MindLine confidential telephone listening support
• Meeting Minds 121 counselling, with LGBTQIA & Neurodivergence streams
• Community Wellbeing: targeted services for refugees and victims of hate crime

Meeting Minds is a busy low-cost counselling provision and one of a growing element of
Bristol Mind’s services. Our online and face-to-face talking therapy is delivered by both
trainee and qualified counsellors for adults aged 18+ for up to 16 sessions, and includes
Humanistic, Psychodynamic, TA and Gestalt approaches. Our placement counsellors
come from a wide range of training providers such as BCPC, UWE as well as Metanoia
and the Berne Institute. In addition, we have some trainees on Doctorate programmes
in Counselling Psychology in Newport and Bristol. All our counselling staff and
volunteers are fully supported with regular clinical supervision and management, and
feedback from both counsellors and clients is excellent.

Job Description

We are currently restructuring our Meeting Minds team with a view to developing our
service offer, including applying for BACP accreditation. With this in mind, we are
seeking a Clinical Lead, responsible for delivering both clinical assessments and clinical
supervision, and for ensuring our service continues to adhere to the BACP ethical
framework. This vital role will suit you if you are an experienced, accredited BACP
counsellor and clinical supervisor with a passion for equity-based counselling and a keen
eye for managing risk. You will be part of a small and friendly team, working closely with
our Head of Counselling to ensure our service meets the needs of our local community
and is of the highest quality.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake approximately 10- 12 client assessments per week, over the phone or Teams.
• Undertake approximately 6 clinical supervision sessions per week, both online/ inperson.
• Attend Triage meetings with Head of Counselling min twice a week.
• Oversee allocations process with Counsellors and Clinical Administrator.
• Identify and raise and support on safeguarding concerns across the team.
• Assist Head of Counselling in recruitment process and interviews of new trainee counsellors.
• Ensure organisational policies and procedures are being followed.
• Be prepared to provide team administrative/ leadership cover during annual leave.
• Attend regular management supervision, fortnightly Meeting Minds team meeting and monthly online staff meeting.

Overall running of Bristol Mind

• Ensure that the views of all staff, volunteers and service users are valued and shared.
• Assist in the development of other services which support people’s mental health & wellbeing.
• Carry out work in accordance with Bristol Mind’s policies and procedures, current legislation, and quality standards.
• Ensure that the organisation is presented in a professional manner to its beneficiaries, members and stakeholders.
• Take responsibility for your own safety and that of colleagues and visitors in the workplace.
• Contribute to events and activities that raise the profile of Bristol Mind as a whole.
• Undertake other tasks which may not be included in this job description, but which fall within the scope of this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Education: Essential

1. Qualification in Counselling with 5 yrs post-qualifying experience
2. Qualification in Clinical Supervision with 1 yrs post-qualifying experience.
3. BACP accreditation.

Knowledge & Experience: Essential

4. Min of 2 years exp. undertaking clinical assessments.
5. Experience of working with safeguarding and risk, including complex cases beyond mild-moderate need.
6. Experience of working collaboratively within a busy team.

Skills & Ability: Essential

7. Excellent counselling/ assessment skills including sensitivity, compassion and strong professional boundaries.
8. Holistic, integrative approach to clinical supervision, recognising the organisational setting and challenges.
9. Excellent communication skills, in person, by phone and by email.
10. Competent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Teams.

Personal Attributes: Essential

11. Open, relational, and non-defensive approach to work.
12. Commitment to the rights and selfdetermination of all people.
13. Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion with a passion for anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice.

Qualifications / Education: Desirable

Work experience with diverse clients within the VCSE Mental Health sector.

Knowledge & Experience: Desirable

Experience of upholding and advising on best practice / quality standards.
Experience of supervising trainee counsellors on placement.

To apply
Bristol Mind is committed to developing our workforce in line with equitable principles. We encourage applications from people
with lived experience of mental health issues and from people from minoritised groups who are under-represented within our
services. This includes people who identify as from a Global Majority, refugee or migrant, neurodivergent or LGBTQIA group,
or who have faced discrimination based on any protected characteristic.

Please read the job description and person specification carefully. Fill in the application form by answering each point on the
person specification form, using examples from paid or voluntary experience.

Deadline for applications is 5.30pm 28th June 2024

Interviews will take place in early July 2024

Start date September 2024 or sooner is available.

Thank you for applying to Bristol Mind.

We are seeking a motivated business manager who is committed to improving health outcomes for children and young people and reducing health inequalities. The successful candidate will provide exceptional organisational, financial, & business support to continue to grow the organisation. 

SAPHNA is a professional organisation and charity established in 2006. We are the voice of school and public health nurses across the UK, and the Crown Dependencies. Our mission is to achieve equality and excellence in school nursing practice leading to improved health outcomes and reduce health inequalities for all school aged children, young people and their families and communities.

We strive to take forward the Public Health agenda by working in partnerships to influence health, care policy, and support the workforce, for the benefit of children and young people and the communities where they live and learn.

The initial contract is 12 months fixed term with a view to extension. There will be a 3 month probational period.

24 hours per week, £33,000-35,000 pa, pro rata and depending on experience. Pension included.

The role is home based with ability and willingness to travel across UK when required. Flexible working hours to be agreed and to meet the needs of the organisation. Holiday allowance is 25 days per annum pro rata plus bank holidays.

Main Responsiblities: 

• Supporting the Professional Officer in managing finance, human resources, risk management, quality, operational change, board activities and business planning for the organisation.
• Providing programme management support for SAPHNA bidding, budget, invoicing, and contract management processes.
• To support the development and delivery of SAPHNA business planning and prioritisation, including horizon scanning and creating business cases and new opportunities for income generation. 
• To support the Professional Officer in ensuring all the organisations charitable obligations are met.
• To support the Professional Officer and SAPHNA team as required in any other related work- streams.
• Line manage the administrator assistant and have organisation oversight and governance responsibilities of the office based processes.

The SAPHNA is an expanding and evolving organisation, as such the job description and person specification will be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the evolving needs of the wider team.

Contract: Permanent, part time, 14 hours over 2 days per week  

Salary: £8,736 (FTE £21,840)

Location:  St. Mary Street, Weymouth 
Closing date: 24th June 2024

We’re recruiting an Assistant Shop Manager for our exciting new shop in Weymouth!

Your new role will be essential in supporting our cause, making a positive impact on the lives of animals in need. Join us and be part of something truly special!

More about the role

As our Assistant Shop Manager in Weymouth, you'll work closely with the Shop Manager, overseeing day-to-day shop operations, including generating donations, managing displays and merchandising, coordinating stock deliveries and collections, maintaining records, and handling cash.

Additionally, you'll play a key role in recruiting, training, motivating, and managing a dedicated team of volunteers, ensuring they are aligned with our cause and equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in their roles. Together with the Shop Manager, you'll shape the shop's direction at a local level, fostering a welcoming and engaging environment for both customers and volunteers alike.

Our Weymouth shop will be open Monday to Saturday, 09:00 to 17:00.  Your shift pattern may vary week by week to accommodate business needs and the availability of staff and volunteers, including weekend work and occasional lone shifts. Flexibility is key, as there may be time when you're required to cover for the Shop Manager, necessitating additional hours.

About you

You'll have previous experience in a retail environment and familiarity with cash handling and reconciliation. Excellent customer service skills are a must, along with the ability to provide a positive and welcoming experience for customers.

In this role, being a great team leader is important. You'll be able to motivate and guide a team of volunteers to ensure the seamless operation of the shop.

Flexibility is essential as the working schedule may change weekly to accommodate business demands and staff availability, often involving weekend shifts. Comfort with occasional lone working and willingness to work extra hours when necessary are crucial, showcasing adaptability and a proactive approach to shop management.
 

You will have: 

• Previous experience of working in a retail environment
• Cash handling and reconciliation experience
• Experience of leading a team
• Experience of providing great customer experience
• Computer and administration skills 

It would also be great if you had:

• Managing volunteers
• Experience of fundraising 

Why Blue Cross? 

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make a difference that we do today.  

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. 
 
We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.  

Our generous benefits package includes: 

• 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) (FTE)
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support 
• Free access to GP via MetLife - 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family 
• Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention
• Health cash plan 
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme 
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution  
• Claim for professional fees 
• Life assurance  
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance 
• Enhanced family friendly policies 
• Recognition scheme 
• Annual volunteer days
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
• Personal development programme

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
 
How to apply

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on 24th June 2024.

Applications will be reviewed as we receive them and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

About Blue Cross

Blue Cross is a national charity that has been helping sick, injured and homeless pets since 1897. 

Every month we help thousands of pets and their people by providing veterinary care, expert behaviour advice and find homeless pets loving families. We also offer education for future generations plus pet bereavement support for those who have lost their beloved pet companion. 

We love the ways that pets can make such an amazing difference to the people they live with and we offer lifelong support and advice to help that unique relationship thrive. With your support we can give back to more pets and their families who need our help. 

Pets change lives. We change theirs.
 

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

We believe that every pet should enjoy a healthy life in a happy home, and we always seek to recruit the best people who share our values and commitment so we can continue to help and support pet owners across the UK to achieve this. 
 

At Blue Cross, we want you to feel that you belong, without the need to hide any part of who you are.  
 

Diversity and inclusion at Blue Cross means creating a workplace where all people, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, nation or country of origin, disability, age, and socioeconomic backgrounds are welcome, respected, supported, and have access to equal opportunities.   
 

We are working hard to reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve at every level of our organisation. As much as we have made positive advances, we consider diversity and inclusion to be a work in progress – a continual commitment that remains a priority for all of us.  

If you would like to talk to us about any reasonable adjustments or changes to our recruitment process to support you to be your best, then please let us know in your application, we are here to support you!
 

Our values    

Our values define the way we do things. We use them every day to guide us, and to make sure we put people and pets at the heart of everything we do.  

Compassionate: We listen, we are non-judgmental, we are kind and caring to the pets and people we encounter, and we offer support in difficult times  
 

Courageous: We make brave decisions, embrace change, and encourage innovation, ensuring we always act with integrity – doing the right thing even when no one is looking  
 

Inclusive: We value all our relationships and work in an open and positive culture where we celebrate our diverse talents and empower you to be you 

About you

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our friendly events team at the British Ecological Society (BES). You’ll need at least one year’s demonstrable experience in delivering high-profile mid-sized events and conferences. You will need a high-level of organisation and reliability as well as knowledge of Microsoft Office, and experience of using a CRM and a hybrid event platform. We need a clear and concise communicator who can build and maintain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and diverse audiences.

You will assist the BES in the organisation and delivery of our events programme, including our flagship scientific conference, the BES Annual Meeting, which sees 1,200 ecologists gather from around the world and share the latest research.

About the role

Reporting to the Events Manager, the Events Officer will:

• In collaboration with the Events Manager, oversee the delivery of allocated parts of the Society’s Annual Meeting, Symposia, and other events.
• Use digital platforms to support event management and delegate experience -including the website, CRM system, conference abstract management system, Eventbrite, Canva, hybrid conference platforms, Excel, Microsoft Teams and Zoom
• Co-ordinate aspects of event planning including venue search, supplier liaison, catering and accommodation.
• Act as the main point of contact for exhibitors and sponsors, post-sales.
• Maintain and update the programme information on the hybrid event platform for the Annual Meeting.
• Ensure that any agreed branding from sponsors is delivered.
• Provide on-site support at events and go on site visits.
• Develop innovative and creative social media content and digital promotion for the Society’s events.
• Evaluate and monitor success of events portfolio, providing and implementing recommendations where appropriate.
• Evaluate and monitor EDI representation at BES events.

For more details about this role, please download the job description and job pack.

Closing Date: 25 June 2024

Ref 6750

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and collaborative individual with excellent organisation skills and coordination experience to join us in a newly formed role as General Counsel's Division Coordinator and Governance Assistant.

This is a varied role that will provide general coordination and administration support to our General Counsel's Division department as well as using your understanding of good governance to provide assistance with governance-related activities.

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.  When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave.  We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

About the role

The General Counsel's Division (‘GCD') is a department led by the General Counsel and Company Secretary, and is made up of the Legal and Compliance, Company Secretariat, Safeguarding and Risk teams.

In your Coordinator role you will use your drive, initiative, strong organisational and excellent communication skills, playing an integral role in bringing the GCD together to align and deliver on departmental priorities. You'll be a catalyst for the development of strong relationship-building across the GCD by planning and executing key departmental activities, and you'll collect insights from across the organisation to help raise the profile of the GCD within Save the Children UK (SCUK).

In your governance role, you'll use your baseline understanding of good governance to ensure that the processes you support are administered transparently and efficiently – streamlining them for more effective use wherever possible. You'll be skilled at accurately documenting meetings, discussions, and decisions, and you'll be consistent in the quality of your written output.

We value each team member's unique role and contribution to the collective achievements of the department. If you are someone who takes pride in their work, has a passion for supporting successful teams and their operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, then you could be just the person we're looking for.

You'll have opportunity to take on wide-ranging responsibilities, including: 

Department Coordination

Working with the General Counsel & Company Secretary, provide proactive administrative and coordination support to the GCD. This will include:

• Coordinating a range of GCD meetings including scheduling, preparing agendas, taking minutes etc.
• Driving the planning and execution of department meeting agendas, internal communications plans, projects and initiatives.
• Organising and coordinating departmental events and activities, including training sessions and team-building events.
• Maintaining and updating the GCD's intranet and SharePoint pages, ensuring that it's a well-resourced hub for department staff and other internal users.

Governance Assistance & Process Management

Provide minute-taking and logistical support to the Enterprise Risk Management Team in their clerking and administration of SCUK's Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Trustees (‘ARC') including:

• Scheduling meetings and managing related diaries.
• Booking rooms for ARC meetings; coordinate logistics and supplies.
• Attending ARC meetings and recording accurate and concise minutes, capturing key points, actioning items, and decisions made during meetings, distributing minutes after meetings.
• Provide support with the administration of SCUK's related entities' board meetings, including scheduling meetings, booking meeting rooms, preparing board packs, distributing papers and taking minutes of meetings, as requested.

Act as the organisation's policies governance coordinator which will include:

• Managing the process for the review, development and approval of SCUK's policies in view of SCUK's overarching governance framework.
• Keeping the Policies Directory on the intranet up to date.
• Supporting policy authors as they navigate SCUK's policies governance process and devise simple initiatives to raise organisational awareness of its existence and purpose.
• Act as SCUK's Focal Point for the Save the Children Association (SCA) Mutual Accountability Framework (MAF) annual assessment

About you

Confident supporting several teams and anticipating their needs, you'll be an excellent communicator, detail-oriented, organised and proactive.

You'll have a passion for supporting organisational success and thrive when working at pace, with the ability to pick up information quickly and adapt to change in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

To be successful, you'll bring:

• Experience of demonstrating proactivity and initiative in a similar role, for example as a Team/Department Coordinator, Executive Assistant, Paralegal or Governance Assistant.
• Adept at effectively prioritising and managing multiple responsibilities, including an ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team but also to get on with tasks independently, without close supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening and experience of accurate notetaking.
• High standard of written and spoken English.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and an ability to quickly learn to use new software as needed.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ideally an understanding of basic governance and supporting with governance related activities.

 What we offer you:

Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.

• We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
• We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview. For this post we are happy to also consider part time hours for the right candidate (minimum 3 or 4 days per week). 

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.

Battersea’s Human Resources department provides expert advice, guidance and support by working in partnership with leaders, managers, teams and people across the organisation. Within the Human Resources department sits the Learning and Organisational Development (L&OD) Team that works strategically to build organisational capacity through delivery of our L&OD Strategy. L&OD works in partnership with the organisation, developing solutions that are aligned to our mission and strategy and are a good fit with our culture and people, combining face to face and digital learning experiences. 

The L&OD Coordinator will play a key part in a team who are passionate about culture and people development are trusted throughout Battersea. They will take responsibility for the co-ordination, planning and administration across the L&OD Team, acting as a first point of contact for all queries ensuring a responsive and customer focused service. They will provide timely and accurate coordination of activities across all areas of the L&OD function, and will have excellent organisational and communication skills, have a pro-active and professional approach and work effectively within a team and with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate for this role will be someone with experience of working in a fast-paced coordinator and/or administrative role in human resources, learning and development or organisational development, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. 

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.

By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 23rd June 2024

Interview date(s): 27th June 2024

For full details, please download our recruitment pack.

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.