Small, established charity seeking an enthusiastic all-rounder to join our team!This is a part-time role (32 hours/4 days per week), based in our office at the Oval (SW9 6BG). 

The Team Assistant will work across the whole charity team, providing support with the charity’s administration, project co-ordination, fundraising, marketing and research at both an organisational level, and in relation to specific projects. The Team Assistant will work closely with the UK and International Programme Co-ordinators and all our friendly team.  They may also link with our Local Partners, project contributors and volunteers.  This really is a brilliant opportunity to take on varied responsibilities with this small charity championing the role of music in care worldwide.

The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills and good attention to detail.  They will be a creative problem-solver and eager to learn.A charitable mindset and strong communication skills (both verbal and written) are also important.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

The starting salary is £23,100 pro rata, which includes 6 weeks’ paid holiday.

British Future is recruiting for a new Office Manager and Executive Assistant

• Closing date for applications: 10am on Wednesday 27th October 2021
• Salary band: £32,000 – £35,000 pa.
• Reporting to: Director

For more information about the role, please find attached a copy of our Job Specification.

About this role

This is an exciting role, running an efficient office for a small but ambitious think-tank that has established a significant reputation in policy-making over 10 years. The role is essential to the daily running of the organisation, its administrative and financial functions and its wider governance. It would suit someone who wants to develop their expertise in charity governance and finance.

British Future is an independent, non-partisan think-tank which has charitable status. Our vision is of a confident and inclusive Britain, welcoming and fair to all. British Future has built a strong track record on understanding public attitudes, forging public narratives and promoting policy solutions on immigration and integration, race and identity. The organisation works cross-party with multiple stakeholders from politicians and NGOs to business leaders in order to strengthen the common ground on these challenging issues.

Joining this team of seven, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the office, HR, governance and processing of the charity’s finances. You will also provide Executive Assistant support to the Director, Sunder Katwala, and organise our quarterly charity board meetings. Our London Living Wage intern will assist with the administrative tasks and you will have the opportunity to line-manage the post-holder.

What we are looking for

This role is ideal for an individual with previous experience as an Office Manager or EA/PA to a senior manager. You will be a confident self-starter and strong team player, with experience in office and financial management preferred. You will have experience facilitating senior level meetings, liaising with various stakeholders and prioritising a busy workload. Strong organisational and communication skills are key, as well as confidence in the use of IT. A commitment to social inclusion and fairness, given the nature of organisation’s work on diversity, is also important.

Training and Support

Training and development is crucial to the success of our organisation. The post holder will be encouraged to build their financial aptitude, with guidance and ongoing support from the charity’s Treasurer and through external training. We are open to candidates with less experience in finances but who have good numeracy skills, a willingness to learn and who would welcome being trained up in this aspect of the role before taking on full responsibilities. 

Flexible for you

This role is normally based in our Covent Garden office, in London, though currently the team is gradually moving from remote working to a more regular office presence. While we are advertising the post as full-time, 35-hours a week, we are willing to consider requests for job-share and are open to flexible working hours for the right candidate.

Assistant Director of Finance: £70,000 - £77,500 + benefits: SE London (6 Month Contract)

For a University in Southeast London, we are recruiting an Assistant Director of Finance for a 7-month contract. Reporting to the CFO, this pivotal role will support and advise senior leaders across the University in the planning and delivery of their management accounts and finance objectives. This role will lead the continued integration of newer members of Finance moving across from the organisation during a high-profile change process. The Assistant Director of Finance will develop business partnering to enhance service delivery to create value, improve productivity and underpin the future-state operating model. This role will suit a natural leader with a strong track-record in leading management accounting and business partnering teams.

Main Duties:

• Lead, develop and inspire new Finance Business Partnering Team to deliver best-in-class support to internal stakeholders
• Lead the FP&A team to provide focused, and analytical performance insight to challenge decision-making
• Lead and oversee the development of a new costing model
• Manage the annual budget and 5-year plan and re-forecasting process
• Manage a team including the Head of Management Accounts, FP&A Accountant and Faculty Business Partners
• Support the Leadership Team with financial information and reporting
• Lead the preparation of the annual budget and medium-term financial forecasts for the University and subsidiaries including CAPEX, cash forecasting, narrative and reports
• Support Faculties and Directorate in the preparation of 3-5-year plans
• Implement business partnering to enhance service delivery, optimise finance work processes to create value, improve productivity and underpin the Finance operating model

Person Specification:

• Proven experience of leading management accounting and business partnering teams across multiple locations
• Track record of providing financial leadership to Executives
• Experience of working within the University or Higher Education sector would be desirable
• Experience of leading and influencing through transformation and change is essential
• Experience of setting up and embedding new departments / functions
• Gravitas and leadership qualities

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Personal Assistant to Director of International Support Unit (ISU)

Muslim Hands

• Vacancy Reference Number: PAISU/ISU/UK-R2

• Salary: 22000 – 24000 (depending on experience)

• Location: Nottingham

• Job Type: 1-year fixed contract (extendable)

• Category: Management

• Sectors : International Development

• Application Process & Closing Date: Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 3rd November 2021

• Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: ASAP

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold interviews via ZOOM.

Job Overview

Muslim Hands is a UK-based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. International Support Unit (ISU) support the development of Muslim Hands partner offices in the areas of fundraising and communication, program management, administration and finance and at the outset the unit will focus on the following countries non-exhaustive list Canada France South Africa and the United Kingdom. 

Main Responsibilities

Personal Assistant to Director will be based at Muslim Hands headquarters Nottingham, the purpose of the role is to provide full administrative and secretarial support at a senior level to the Director of the international support unit. The personal assistant will be at the heart of the international support unit to ensure the smooth daily time management, scheduling of meetings and correspondence, further handle sensitive and complex issues in a professional and objective manner. Take the initiative when appropriate, especially in the Director’s absence. The PA will be expected to travel between the Muslim Hands partner offices frequently.

As a Personal Assist to ISU Director, you will be responsible for:

Job Specifics

• Provide administrative assistance to maintain effective communication with supporting offices.
• Produce monthly reports of all the supporting offices and assist in developing future KPIs for the ISU team.
• Process correspondence, ensuring that incoming correspondence is dealt with by the director/or on behalf of the director, or other staff as appropriate.
• Booking and arranging travel including flight booking, accommodations and visa according to the organisation’s travel policy.
• Manage arrangements for Trustees’ and Sub-Committee meetings, including production/distribution of agenda and papers.
• Co-ordinate ad-hoc meetings and conference calls including meeting preparations for the director when required - often at short notice.
• Assist the ISU director in developing, implementing and monitoring the ISU strategy.
• Assist director in following up agreed action on matters which fall within the director’s responsibility – chasing responses, triggering follow-up action.
• Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence
• Acting as the first point of contact: when dealing with correspondence and phone calls
• Managing the diary and organising meetings and appointments for the ISU Director
• Liaise with stakeholders, national and international staff confidently either face to face, video conferencing or via the telephone as and when necessary and required.
• Demonstrate and promote adherence to all Muslim Hands’ Policies, which encourage and support other members within the overseas fundraising offices.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality with regard to the organisation's information and procedures
• Any other duties as may reasonably be required by the director.

Person specification

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Preferred experienced Personal Assistant at senior management level.
• Willingness for overseas travel and out of office hours working.
• Experience of electronic diary management.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, to enable professional interaction with a wide range of contacts, both internal and external offices.
• Ability to organise and plan own work.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• A flexible, pro-active approach to work, including the ability to prioritise and re-prioritise.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent IT skills, including a working knowledge of presentation software packages, preferably Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

Deadline for applications is 3rd November 2021 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.

Our Financial Planning & Analysis team are looking for someone who is enthusiastic to become the new Assistant Finance Manager working with the Operations and Commercial teams.

The Financial Planning & Analysis function is responsible for strategic, commercial financial advice and financial performance management for the Trust including management accounting, financial bid support, budgeting, and forecasting activities. The team provide key analysis and insights for budget holders and senior leaders to inform decision making and drive effective, sustainable, and commercial planning.

This role has responsibility for commercial advice to management teams, input into business planning & budgeting, monitoring of financial, contractual, and operational performance, challenging senior teams as appropriate. Review of contract income accruals / deferrals, support for smaller local bids. Training budget holders to improve financial management & accuracy of monthly management accounts. The role will be responsible for the management of restricted funds locally. Knowledge of financial management within a charity is desirable.

You will initially be based from home and then based at one of our key centres with the opportunity to work flexibly. There will also be opportunities for you to work with Young People and witness the fantastic work of the Trust. 

We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised Team Assistant to join the Communications, Advocacy and UK Programmes department at Plan International UK.

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity. We strive to advance children’s rights and equality for girls all over the world. The Communication, Advocacy and UK Programmes team strives to raise our profile and awareness for our work among UK audiences and to create a shift in public and political opinion on children’s rights issues, with a specific focus on the rights of adolescent girls in the UK and internationally.

In this busy and varied role, you will provide administrative support, manage the director’s diary and support with the preparation and minuting of meetings, as well as deal with invoices and expenses and assist with budgeting. You will also use your expert coordination skills to support the Media and Campaigns, Brand and Digital, UK Programmes and Policy and Advocacy units within the directorate with the delivery of multiple projects and organisation of online and ‘real life’ meetings and events.

We are looking for someone who has great communication and relationship building skills, who loves coming up with ideas and getting involved in everything that’s going on in the team and the wider organisation. If you think this is you and you have an interest in the role that media, marketing and advocacy teams play in the not for profit sector, we look forward to receiving your application.

This is a part time role (30 hours a week).

Please click on the button below to apply.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 5 November 2021

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 22 November 2021.

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work.  We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us.  Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences

Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds

Good Law Project’s mission is to achieve change through the law. We defend, define and change the law to protect the environment, uphold democracy, and ensure no one is left behind. We are a young organisation with a ground-breaking track record already and are now seeking to expand our staff team.

Our website sets out more about what we do.

We are committed to holding Government and other powerful actors to account and to tackling issues of injustice, inequality and discrimination experienced by some of the most marginalised groups in our society.

We are now looking for a paralegal and administrative assistant to support the Legal Director and other members of our growing team with research and other paralegal and administrative tasks, helping to ensure our cases run smoothly and professionally. Download and read the full job pack.

Essential experience and attributes

• Legal experience whether academic (e.g. this role would suit a Law graduate or person who has completed their professional training qualifications) or professional (e.g. through previous working in the legal sector);
• Excellent research, writing and verbal communications skills;
• A demonstrable ability to grasp quickly new concepts and areas of the law with an openness to learning new approaches, topics and skills;
• Good IT skills including mainstream applications.

Desirable

• Knowledge or experience in public law, health and social care, law relating to technology and data protection, employment and/or other fields relevant to GLP’s work;
• Knowledge or experience in using a case management system.

We are recruiting an Administrative Assistant to help us with the day-to-day running of the organisation, ensuring that systems and processes operate smoothly and that we are able to be responsive to our members and those contacting us. We are seeking someone who feels empathy with our cause and has good people skills to work sensitively with those who have been bereaved by Covid-19.

You will be at the centre of a small staff team working alongside our Directors and volunteers who are all personally bereaved.

Administrative Assistant Responsibilities:

• Accurately organise and maintain files, databases and email lists
• Manage communication including emails, phone calls and social media
• Schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, and reservations as needed
• Maintain and order office supplies
• Receive invoices, review for accuracy and maintain financial records as required
• Develop new systems and processes to ensure smooth operations
• Support with projects and campaign actions e.g. by collating information and photos

Administrative Assistant Requirements:

• Strong organisational skills
• Experience of data entry and setting up and maintaining effective administrative systems
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with people in challenging situations in a sensitive, empathetic way
• Comfortable with routinely shifting demands
• High degree of attention to detail
• Personal belief in and support for the aims of Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice
• An understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion

About Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK:

Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice is the largest organised group of people who have lost loved ones to Covid-19, with almost 5,000 members who are all personally bereaved.

We campaign to ensure lessons are learnt and lives saved through a statutory inquiry into the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, that additional funding is provided for bereavement support services and that the bereaved are at the heart of memorialisations across the UK as well as campaigning for the National Covid Memorial to be made permanent.

Location: Home-based anywhere in the UK
Contract type: Fixed term for 6 months (possibility for extension subject to funding)
Salary: £21,000 (pro rata, £12,000)
Benefits: 3% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and additional closure days in December

You may have experience of the following: Administrative Assistant, Administrator, Admin Support, Business Support, Charity, Third Sector, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Data Entry etc.

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Are you looking for a job with a sense of belonging? We’re looking for people from all walks of life to join our friendly and lively community of people with and without learning disabilities based in South London.

Come and join us at L’Arche London as an Assistant supporting community members with learning disabilities in their daily lives.

We are part of a network of 150 L’Arche communities across the world, built on the values of welcome, respect and equality. Our team of Support Assistants range from former teachers and bankers to musicians and carpenters. People usually come to L'Arche because they are looking for a career break, a change of pace or a job with purpose. This is an opportunity to find community in the capital and develop your interpersonal skills in a supportive environment. Every day in this role is different as you support people with learning disabilities as equals, helping them with domestic tasks and supporting them to join in with activities at our craft workshop and garden project.

Previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities is not required as we will provide you with all the practical training you will need including the Care Certificate qualification. Our personal development programme offers opportunities for reflection, mentoring and growth for everyone in our community. Benefits include 30 paid days holiday a year, a pension, life insurance and an Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential well-being support including counselling. We also offer opportunities to study for QCF qualifications and to participate in our nationwide leadership programme. Pre-COVID there were opportunities to travel both in the UK and internationally to visit other L’Arche communities which we hope will be possible again soon.

We are looking for people to join us for an initial minimum commitment of one year with the opportunity to renew. (Many of our team come for one year, and then choose to stay for 2, 3, 5, 10 or even 30 more!)

We were founded over 40 years ago from a liberal Christian theology. Today our community is a diverse and inclusive team of all faiths and none, a huge range of nationalities, genders and sexualities. As one of our community members with a learning disability Richard always says: “At L’Arche there is always room at the table.” 

We are interviewing throughout October and November 2021. To apply for this role, please submit a CV and a covering letter telling us how your experience, passions and values match our role description. Please visit our website to find out more about us and do get in touch if you have any specific questions or would like to chat about this role. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

(Please note we also have residential, live in roles where board, lodging and all meals are provided – do get in touch if this is something you are interested in.)

Balance Support CIO, a charity based in Surbiton and working primarily with people with learning difficulties, is seeking a Finance Director to replace the current incumbent who is retiring. 

The role is for 25-30 hours per week and could be done partially from home, although attendance at the office  would also be required up to two days per week. 

 It is anticipated that the person appointed will hold a recognised accountancy qualification, be familiar with the Charities SORP and have  experience of the Not-for-Profit sector.  

The successful candidate will also have experience of or the ability to implement digital and automated accounting and financial management systems, and be an effective decision-maker with excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

The Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR) works with media and civil society to promote democratic values, peace building, and good governance in conflict-affected and fragile states. Since our founding during the Balkans conflict in 1991, IWPR has helped civic activists, human rights defenders, women’s rights advocates, and independent journalists make their voices heard and drive positive change in MENA, Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. We currently work in nearly 30 countries to build local capacities, strengthen civil society and media organisations, and empower civic actors to remove barriers to free expression and to promote citizen engagement and public dialogue.

The Role:
As Development Assistant you will support the Development team in pursuing programme and unrestricted income from US and European government donors as well as individuals, trusts and foundations. This will include general administrative support for the Development team alongside wider support and discrete project management responsibilities.

With an interest in development and knowledge of the voluntary sector, you will have excellent organisational skills and be confident in your ability to work across a range of internal and external audiences. You will have excellent relationship building skills with a strong commitment to supporting delivery of the highest level of donor engagement and care. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to step up in terms of responsibility and broader experience and to be part of a friendly and supportive team, with a strong focus on collaboration and working towards a shared goal.

Responsibilities:
•  Support the Development team to submit timely proposals through support to the capture and proposal process and submission to the relevant donor portals;
•  Contribute to the overall development of the team including the communications and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) functions;
•  Produce supporting materials for funding proposals, including corporate capability statements and past performance references;
•  Provide administrative support to the Development team, including maintaining updated information on electronic databases and supporting the Global Director of Development on private donor lists;
•  Identify and track New Business offerings that are consistent with IWPR’s core competencies and strategic priorities. Gather and synthesise analysis of information about donors, partners and competitors;

•  Conduct research into potential donors including trusts and foundations, and support the development of trust proposals;
•  Maintain fundraising databases, ensuring they are up to date as information is collected;
•  Assist the MEL function with impact and results reporting as needed by the Development team;
•  Assist in the planning and delivery of any fundraising/donor events.

•  Contribute to the processes, planning and systems to enable Development to be most effective including proposal planning;

•  Represent IWPR to external audiences;

Required education, knowledge, experience and technical skills:

•Degree level education in a relevant field (or equivalent) and membership of the Institute of Fundraising or similar body is desirable.

•  A minimum of one year of related experience in an international NGO or comparative setting is essential, together with working knowledge of US, UK and/or EU donor agencies and their requirements in the proposal setting and experience of fundraising databases for input and reports.

•  A track record of securing income from trusts, statutory and private funders would be beneficial, as would experience of developing engaging funding proposals with senior programmes and finance staff.

•  Intermediate proficiency on MS office packages; Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Personal attributes:

•IWPR is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

•Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire, engage and develop strong relationships and partnerships

•Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate a vision and plans to a range of audiences

•  A strong results-focused and team player committed to deliver shared goals

•  Effective problem-solving skills and ability to prioritise under pressure

•  The ability to work opportunistically and creatively in response to funding opportunities

•Ability to adapt and be flexible

•Excellent project planning and organisational skills with the ability to deliver results in fundraising through teams

•Good appreciation of health and safety in the workplace, data protection principles and equal opportunities

Deadline for applications: 20th October 2021

£75,000 - £90,000

Pension scheme

Location : Head Office, London

(requires frequent travel to services in Norfolk and Kent)

Our 100-year old charity provides renowned therapeutic residential care and family support for children and young people. We have a unique therapeutic approach, supported by our clinical training and research Institute, accredited by the UK Council for Psychotherapy. 

We seek to appoint a successor to our current Finance and Corporate Services Director, who is retiring in March 2022 after eleven years in post successfully shaping our financial strategy and leading corporate services.

We seek an exceptional finance professional, who can also lead a wide range of corporate services, maintaining the current level of excellence in all areas. If you believe that you may have the professional, managerial, intellectual and leadership skills to undertake this role, we would like to hear from you. 

Application details can be found on our website via the button below.

If you wish to have an informal discussion to learn more about what the role entails, please contact Gary Yexley, CEO. Further discussions with the current post holder will also be available to applicants.

Examinations Policy and Quality Assistant
Aldgate, London
Full-time, 35 hours per week

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a Royal Medical College in the Exams Department. The role is responsible for supporting examination development, policy revision, the provision of feedback to candidates, and analysis of examination results.

If you enjoy working in a small team, have great communication skills with an eye for detail, and have policy or quality assurance experience, this is an ideal role for you. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development and implementation of new and revised examinations
• Work with other regulatory bodies such as the General Medical Council, the National School for Healthcare Sciences, and the Institute of Biomedical Sciences on the development of examinations
• Analyse College examinations results and produce statistical reports for the Examinations Committee
• Monitor and suggest improvements to quality assurance processes
• Provide candidates with feedback on their examinations
• Respond to and implement requests from candidates requiring reasonable adjustments to their examination
• Work on developing the department’s social media strategy

Pathology is at the heart of modern healthcare. Pathologists work to prevent, diagnose, treat and monitor diseases and are involved in the diagnosis of disorders affecting every organ of the body, from before birth to after death. The majority of tests requested by doctors will be performed and interpreted by a clinical scientist or medically qualified pathologist. 

The Royal College of Pathologists is a professional membership organisation with over 11,000 members who are doctors and scientists working in hospitals, universities and laboratories in the UK and overseas. We work with pathologists at every stage of their career – from setting curricula, organising training and running exams, to approving job descriptions, publishing best-practice guidance and providing continuing professional development. 

We offer attractive staff benefits including 25 days annual leave rising with length of service, enhanced employer contributions to pension scheme, an employee discount scheme, and season ticket loans, as well as a cycle to work scheme.  The College values diversity, welcoming applications for all members of society.

Please submit your CV and a completed Supporting Information Form with your application, in order to be considered for the role. Further information can be found on our website when you click to apply.

Please note that applications will be considered on an ongoing basis, and candidates may be contacted before the closing date.

The closing date for applications is 9am 3 November 2021. 

Please note that all staff are currently working remotely and the interviews will be carried out online through video calls.

Job description

Job Description: Fellowship Programme Assistant

Line Manager: Senior Programme Officer/Team Lead

Objective: Assisting in the processing of enquiries and applications for support 

Experience:  Bachelors degree (2:1 or above)

Start Date: November 2021

Duration: 12-month contract

Hours: 3 days per week. Hybrid working - in London office (initially 2 set days per week) and 1 day working from home

Salary: £15,000

Number of positions available: Two

Application Deadline: 7 November

Introduction

Organisational Background

The Council for At-Risk Academics is a UK-registered charity founded in 1933 under the leadership of William Beveridge, to rescue academics suffering persecution under the rise of Nazism and facilitate their continued work in safety. Sixteen Cara Fellows from the 1930s and 1940s became Nobel Laureates, and many more innovators in their fields, including, Nikolaus Pevsner, Lise Meitner and Karl Popper. A number of Cara’s founders and Council members also personally provided places and/or funds to help individual academics; and Cara, known in the 1930s as the AAC, later the SPSL, was closely involved in the successful effort in 1933 to bring to London the Warburg Institute art library, which had been prohibited by the Nazis, and six of its staff.

Cara has been a lifeline to academics at risk for just under 90 years, as and when world events have placed them in the line of fire: Hungarian Uprising, Cold War, Apartheid South Africa, Iran, Latin American Juntas, Vietnam, Kosovo, DRC, Rwanda, Sudan, Zimbabwe etc. and, more recently Iraq, Turkey, Yemen, Palestine, Syria, Myanmar and Afghanistan. Cara support is typically framed as temporary sanctuary offered at times of heightened risk.

Cara Objectives ‘To assist academics who have been, or are, or are at risk of being, subject to discrimination, persecution, suffering or violence on account of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion, to relieve needs among them and their dependants and ensure that their specialist knowledge and abilities can continue to be used for the benefit of the public.’

‘To advance education by supporting academics and their educational institutions in countries where their continuing work is at risk or compromised, to ensure that such academics and institutions can continue to fulfil their critical role as educators for the public benefit.’

This is a critical time to join our team. As a Fellowship Programme (FLP) Assistant you will be working directly with academics facing immediate risk in Syria, Iraq, Turkey, Yemen, Myanmar and Afghanistan and many other countries to undertake background checks, secure placements and identify funding opportunities. In addition, you will provide general administrative support.

Fellowship Programme Assistant Role & Responsibilities

• Process enquiries and applications for support.
• Research potential hosts for academic placements.
• Prepare cases for eligibility review – this will include arranging calls to speak with applicants, booking English language tests etc.
• Analyse data for reporting to stakeholders and donors.
• Compile media reviews.
• Provide logistics support
• Provide general office administration, including answering telephones.

Responsibilities also include related activities that might arise in relation to the Fellowship Programme as required by the Executive Director or Deputy Director/Fellowship Programme Manager.

Person specification

Essential

• Bachelor's degree (2:1 or above)
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Confident and empathetic with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Good time management with ability to prioritise and independently work to deadlines.
• Understanding of issues of confidentiality.
• Interest in and commitment to the work of Cara
• Confident use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good knowledge of current global issues.

Desirable

• Fluency in Dari or Turkish

Application Please send your CV and a brief covering email outlining your suitability for the post. Interviews will be held the week beginning 8 November at the Cara office in London. We will not accept applications without cover letters.

Please include contact details for 2 suitable referees, ideally individuals for whom you have previously worked. These will only be taken up with your prior permission. Please include ‘Fellowship Programme Assistant’ in the subject line of your electronic submission.

Application Deadline: 7 November