Assistant jobs near London, Greater London

You will be responsible for the smooth operation of the office and for supporting staff in a small and agile organisation. The position also provides high-level executive support to the CEO as well as administrative support to the Trustee Board, SMT and day-to-day office management and reception. Reporting directly to the CEO, the role involves confidential, high-level information, engagement with a wide range of external stakeholders, as well as offering administrative support to the charity’s small research portfolio. This is a diverse, hands-on role which requires professionalism, interpersonal skills, energy and attention to detail.

In addition, you will have the ability to manage a busy and varied workload, determine priorities, change direction at short notice, as required, whilst always remaining calm under pressure.  You will be conscientious with meticulous attention to detail.

This role requires someone who is highly organised and able to prioritise proactively, who takes ownership, can drive change and make things happen. However, we are more interested in your potential than we are in a perfect career or education. We are keen to meet people who have a passion for the work that we do and have picked up strong organisational and communication skills as they have gone along!

Deadline for applications is midnight on Monday 29th August. Interviews anticipated to take place the week beginning 12th August.

Assistant Director – Innovation and Improvement Programmes

£84,098 per annum plus excellent benefits

12 months fixed term contract  - maternity cover

Full time role and hybrid working with a minimum of 1 day/week in our London office

The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.

It’s an exciting time to join us at the Health Foundation. We are currently developing our new strategy for the next three years and setting our priorities for how we’ll drive impact in health and social care, now and into the future. This includes adapting our improvement approaches to the changing external environment of workforce and funding pressures in health and care, alongside new opportunities emerging from better data and technologies.

Reporting to our Director of Innovation and Improvement, Malte Gerhold, and collaborating closely with senior leaders across the organisation, you will lead aspects of further developing and implementing our new strategy. You will also manage our Design and Delivery team to scope new funding programmes to experiment and innovate with how we drive impact. The Design and Delivery team is made up of 11 individuals working directly with our award holders, who are innovating across the spectrum of health and care all over the country. You will also line manage the wider team’s business manager and executive assistant support.

You will bring your extensive experience leading teams to scope new programmes of work, and supporting them to successfully deliver.

We expect you to contribute your creative and strategic approaches as a thought partner in our work, and bring your expertise around technology and innovation to push the boundaries of how The Health Foundation can transform our health and care ecosystem. You will also bring experience working in the health and care sector to the role.

We look forward to you joining our Improvement Leadership team, and being an inspiring and supportive leader in the organisation.

Shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to speak with the Assistant Director – Innovation and Improvement Programmes who is going on maternity leave, to learn more about the role.

To find out more about the role and what we are looking for, please read the job description.

To apply for this role please submit your CV and a supporting statement, which answers the following questions

• What are your motivations for this role and what you would personally bring to it?
• Please outline your experience leading a team to scope and deliver new programmes of work
• Please tell us about your understanding of how innovation happens in complex systems like health and social care

The supporting statement should be no longer than 2 pages.

Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Application deadline: 30th August 2022, 23:59

Interviews will be scheduled for the week commencing 5th September

We value equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from different backgrounds.  We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have accessibility requirements.

Do you have lived experience of spinal cord injury? Are you passionate about making sure people get the support they need to transform their lives?

If so, Back Up could offer you an inspiring and fulfilling role making a significant difference to the lives of people affected by spinal cord injuries.

About the role:

When someone sustains a spinal cord injury, it is a life changing experience.

Back Up’s Services are there for everyone affected by spinal cord injury. The team are based across the UK working directly with spinal cord injury centres’, hospitals – or indeed anywhere that people affected by spinal cord injury may be.

As our Services Support Assistant, you will be a key point of contact for our staff, volunteers and many of the people who use our services. You will love being busy, will be highly organised and able to keep an overview of activity to make sure the team are able to provide the highest quality support at all times.

Whether it be making follow up calls to those already using our services or responding to incoming requests for support and setting up new referrals – you will be passionate about being able to demonstrate the impact of what we do, and will see for yourself how Back Up quite literally transforms lives.

About us:

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.

Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services to children and young people.

Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Office administration - The Office Assistant acts as the principal admin secretary for the LMS office. This includes general correspondence, answering telephone calls, post and emails.

Membership administration - The Office Assistant is responsible for the membership database (CiviCRM), membership renewals, data entry, data analysis, data export (print or email mail-merges).

Mail-order - The Office Assistant is responsible for the administration of the LMS online shop (Drupal Commerce). This includes stock replenishment, stock management, product updates/additions and order fulfilment (picking, packing & mailing).

Information administration - The Office Assistant is responsible for compiling information which pertains to the Charity, including research and document publication and distribution.

Volunteer administration – The Office Assistant is responsible for overseeing office work undertaken by volunteers.

Other tasks as determined by the General Manager.

About MHFA England

MHFA England is a social enterprise and the leading provider of mental health skills and awareness training courses in England. Our vision is to improve the health of the nation, through normalising society’s attitudes and behaviours around mental health, by developing the skills we need to look after our own and others’ wellbeing.

A certified Great Place to Work, we are a friendly, inclusive, dynamic, fast-paced organisation and we strive to be an exemplary health and wellbeing employer. Currently we are undertaking an ambitious Digital Transformation Programme so that we can achieve our digital vision to seamlessly connect and engage Customers, Clients, Members and Staff and support our mission to train 1:10 people in mental health knowledge and skills.

What are we looking for?

An IT Support Technician to support staff and with the overall IT business needs of the organisation. You will be a problem-solver and will ensure that IT Support requests are managed effectively and responded to in a timely manner.

The expectation is that this role would be mostly based onsite our central London office, with occasional home working.

You will be able to:

• Work with fault ticketing systems, assigning the correct priority and ability and keeping a record of fault up to date from creation to resolution.
• Communicate effectively at all levels.
• Escalate issues to our third-party support team when they cannot be completed by you.
• Manage a varied workload.

You will have:

• Experience working with technology either professionally or demonstrable personal experience.
• Experience in installation and working with IT systems across a range of hardware devices.
• Excellent knowledge of Miscrosoft products and software, specifically Office 365.

Desirable skills:

• Experience working with third-party support suppliers.

• Working within IT policy frameworks.

What we offer:

-25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

-Two wellbeing breaks, in summer and winter

-Free Mental Health First Aid training

-Employee Assistance Programme with a 24-hour helpline from Health Assured, occupational health and counselling

-Free flu jab to protect your health in winter

-Employee benefits after probation period:

-Investing in your professional development, including qualifications and mentoring

-Enhanced maternity leave

-Free eye test and £55 towards glasses

-Cycle to work scheme with an interest free loan to buy a bicycle

-Matched pension scheme (up to 5%)

-Flexible working hours and access to flexible ways of working

-Commitment to volunteering

-'Bonusly' employee recognition and reward scheme

Interested? How to apply

For the full job description and person specification please see the attached document.

To apply please submit a covering letter and CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role.

Early application is encouraged as we may book in interviews as applications come in.

Mental Health First Aid England is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or those who are pregnant or on maternity leave.  We are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background.

By applying for this job you are confirming that you have read the MHFA England Privacy Notice and accept the conditions under which your details will be processed.

ABOUT WESEEHOPE

WeSeeHope is a small international development organisation committed to creating sustainable change for vulnerable children in Southern and Eastern Africa.

We work across five countries - Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe - in areas where children are acutely impacted by a lack of opportunity, exploitation and isolation. Focusing primarily on education, child rights and economic empowerment, we address these issues through seven community-led programmes delivered in partnership with local NGOs and community-based organisations.

Our aim is that vulnerable children have the skills to change their own futures, and that their families and communities are able to support them along the way.

ABOUT THE ROLE

WeSeeHope is looking for a well organised and enthusiastic Programme Assistant to join our London team on a full-time basis. Reporting to our Programme Officer you will play a key role in supporting a diverse range of projects through data collection, monitoring and evaluation. You will work alongside our valued in-country partners, Country Managers and Africa Director in Southern and Eastern Africa, as well as our Head of Programmes & Strategy and Director of Finance in the UK.

In your role, you will gain valuable and varied experience as part of a small and passionate team, and be able to see the tangible impact of our community-led work on children across Southern and Eastern Africa. 

Main duties and responsibilities

Programme Support

• Review our bi-annual partner monitoring reports and provide feedback to the Programmes team.
• Manage and update key programme spreadsheets.
• Communicate with our partners on specific dates and deadlines.
• Respond to new grant and funding requests.
• Assist with Trustee Project Sub-Committee (PSC) meetings, including document preparation and minute taking.
• Provide general administrative support to the Programme team.

Outcome and Impact Data

• Gather key outcome, impact and financial data from partner proposals, budgets and reports, and input on our programmes database.
• Support the ongoing development of WeSeeHope’s external data dashboards in partnership with our corporate partner Qlik.
• Collect, track and input data from our Child Headed Households Programme and Vocational Training Programme into databases that feed into the dashboards.
• Conduct monthly updates and upkeep of our dashboards.

Village Investors Programme (VIP)

• Assist with data collection and entry for our VIP.
• Communicate with partners on late and missing data.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) per partner for this programme.
• Conduct basic data analysis to help inform our approach.

Content for Communications

• Work with the Communications team to update our annual statistics.
• Seek out and share quantitative and qualitative data from partner reports that will be of use to the Communications team.
• Gather consent from our partners for the use of the images and stories on our fundraising and communications platforms.

Finance Support

• Support our Director of Finance with maintaining and updating the partner payments log on a monthly basis.
• Prepare the partner payment journal for Sage, our accounting software.
• Update the financial database for programme budgets and completed payments.

ROLE PROFILE – KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES

Candidates will need to bring the following knowledge and experience to the role:

Essential

• Excellent proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.

Desirable

• Experience in administrative tasks such as responding to email enquiries and diary management.
• Experience in data entry and database management.
• Experience in data analysis and reporting back to the team.
• Experience in supporting a busy team.
• Working in an office environment.

Candidates will ideally need to bring the following attributes to the role:

• Highly organised, with the ability to multitask, prioritise workload and meet deadlines. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive self-starter with a “can-do” attitude.
• Happy in both lead and support roles and a flexible team player. 
• Interest in international development.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary: £23,000 per annum.
• Holidays: 25 working days per year, pro rata.
• Group pension scheme: 3% employer pension contribution, post probation period. 
• Group life insurance: Three times annual salary, post probation period.
• Maternity, paternity & shared parental leave: Enhanced pay exceeding statutory minimum.
• Working hours: 9:30am - 5:00pm with one hour for lunch. Attendance at meetings and events out of hours will sometimes be required but will be compensated with time in lieu.
• Office location: Our private office is in a WorkSpace building called Edinburgh House, which is within a 10-minute walk from both Kennington and Vauxhall stations. The building has a large communal area with a cafe and plenty of co-working space.
• Remote working: You will have the opportunity to work remotely in line with our policy, which is currently two days a week.
• Travel: You will have the opportunity to travel to visit and see our programmes in action first-hand.

HOW TO APPLY & KEY DATES

If you are interested in applying, please click through to our website and email an up-to-date CV and completed application form.

Applications for the Programme Assistant role will be open until 9am on Thursday 18th August 2022.

All shortlisted candidates will be asked for an interview on Thursday 25th August.

An alternative date can be discussed.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

At WeSeeHope we are committed to transparency and equal opportunities throughout our recruitment process. We recruit with openness, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, and employ people based on their ability to carry out the role being recruited for.

We ensure that all applicants are considered equitably and consistently, and no applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds, including race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, gender identity and/or expression, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age.

Find out more by reading our Recruitment Policy on our website.

You will work with our Finance Manager to provide financial, administrative and reporting support to help Praxis to deliver its objectives. 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a significant role in a busy and cutting edge charity supporting migrants at risk or in crisis. You will have experience in an administrative/finance role and knowledge of fundraising processes will be helpful. You must enjoy working collaboratively and be passionate about supporting Praxis to deliver its objectives. You will be energetic and organised, with excellent attention to detail and a good understanding of IT systems and data. A tenacious starter-finisher and problem solver, able to balance a variety of tasks at any given time and escalate problems where appropriate.

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at-risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We have more than 35 years of experience working with migrant communities, and in 2019 we supported around 2,000 people through expert legal advice, housing and peer support. Our holistic approach supports people away from a point of crisis and destitution towards safety, economic independence, social engagement and greater emotional wellbeing.

At Praxis, we work to build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy and improve services. We played a leading role in exposing the Windrush scandal and advocate and campaign for lasting changes to policy and practice to address the root causes of the issues faced by at-risk migrants.

Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes

• A 35 hour working week including flexible working hours
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays)
• You can buy up to 3 days annual leave each year
• A defined contribution pension scheme
• Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7.
• A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the job description. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted. Check Praxis website for more details.

Closing date: 21st August at midnight

Interviews: w/c 29th August

We are looking for a PA to the Chief Executive. The role will suit an individual with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and great interpersonal skills as they support our Chief Executive across a range of responsibilities.

This position plays an essential role in keeping Housing Justice organised and well run. This diverse role covers governance and executive support, office management and facilities administration, and events support. The role is currently flexible and up for negotiation, but attendance to the London office will be required. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to gain a broad range of experience in corporate services supporting a charity. You would be joining an energetic, enthusiastic, and supportive organisation that collectively will promote your development and wellbeing.

Start Date: Monday 7th November 2022

12-month fixed term contract

As the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences, the British Academy champions the study of peoples, cultures and societies – past, present and future. Bringing independence, authority and objectivity to complex issues, we contribute significantly to public policy, skills, education and research and help to shape both society and the economy.

We have three principal roles:

A Fellowship of distinguished scholars from all areas of the humanities and social sciences, elected by their peers, that facilitates the exchange of knowledge and ideas and promotes the work of our subjects.

A Funding Body that supports the best ideas, individuals and intellectual resources in the humanities and social sciences, nationally and internationally.

A Forum for debate and engagement that stimulates public interest and deepens understanding, that enhances global leadership and policy making, and that acts as a voice for the humanities and social sciences.

The Programmes Assistant post holder will provide support across the portfolio of Academy research programmes. The post will provide a breadth of administrative support for: award management processes; advice to applicants, award-holders and assessors; the ongoing monitoring and reporting of award outcomes; and the ongoing improvement of the Academy’s grants management database. We are seeking an individual who is committed to deliver this administrative role to a high standard, whilst supporting change, and enthusiastic to work collaboratively to deliver the goals of the role, the team and the wider organisation.

The Academy offers 34 days of annual holiday + bank holidays, excellent benefits (including a defined benefit pension scheme) and one of the best locations in London.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion statement 

As a key part of our People Strategy, the British Academy is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, promoting equal opportunity, and addressing under-representation. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We will make reasonable adjustments to support applicants with a disability and offer an interview to those meeting the minimum selection criteria. 

For further information and to apply, please visit our website by clicking the apply button.

Closing date: 12pm (GMT) Tuesday 30 August 2022.

Interview date: Friday 16 September 2022.

Age UK are recruiting for a passionate and creative Communications Assistant on a 12-month fixed term contract.

The successful applicant will have strong writing and digital skills and be passionate about raising awareness of the needs of older people across the UK.

This role will support our group communications team, focused on delivering eye catching and engaging communications to inform and inspire our thousands of colleagues at Age UK and across the Age UK network.

This is an exciting hybrid opportunity, offering flexible working between home and a central London co-working hub.

You will have:

* Excellent written communications skills and can demonstrate prior experience of developing a variety of engaging written content
* Strong IT skills, including working knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and other Office 365 products.

Ideally you will also have:
* Experience of working in a communications team (corporate or charity).
* Experience of using Sharepoint / Wordpress or other intranet platforms.
* Experience of building eye catching e-newsletters.
* Video editing skills and experience of producing short videos

What we offer in return

* Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme.
* Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP.
* Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan.
* Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
* Heka Fitness & Wellbeing Benefit.
* You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Location: Craven Street with opportunity for hybrid working and flexible hours 
Salary: £31K - £32K per annum depending on experience plus competitive benefits

The College of Optometrists is the professional body for optometry. It qualifies the profession and delivers the guidance and development to ensure optometrists provide the best possible care. We promote excellence through the College’s affixes, by building the evidence base for optometry, and raising awareness of the profession with the public, commissioners, and healthcare professionals.

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to support the College’s Director of Education and the wider work of the Education directorate. 

Your days will be fast-paced and varied. You will support the planning, management and scheduling of meetings and activity, and the production of papers, presentations and other material. 

You will contribute to developing, implementing and keeping under review effective procedures to support the Director and directorate’s operational activity and developmental projects. You will take responsibility for discrete work areas, as well as the opportunity to work as part of a team. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with excellent organisational skills, an eye for detail, and a flexible approach to responding to changing needs. Experience of working in a similar role is essential. Experience of working in an education environment or a professional or regulatory body would be desirable.

In return, we offer a variety of benefits including a generous pension plan, life assurance and a health care cash plan.

Reporting to the Director of Education, the role holder will be responsible for:

• diary management, logistical and administrative support for the Director
• education committee and panel management including subcommittees to the Board and fellowship appointments
• support for process and documentation review and service improvement projects
• stakeholder relationship activities including enquiry handling – in person, electronically and via telephone
• general office duties including minute-taking, data processing and record keeping.

Successful candidates would need to demonstrate the following skills, experience and knowledge:

• experience of diary management
• high levels of competence with Microsoft Office
• ability to work proactively and flexibly, prioritising tasks in a fast-paced environment to meet competing deadlines
• the ability to maintain information to a high standard of accuracy and completeness
• excellent verbal and written English language communication skills
• excellent interpersonal skills, ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders
• ability to contribute as a team player with good sense of humour.

A copy of the full job description summarising the key activities can be downloaded from the website. In return, we offer a variety of benefits including a generous pension plan, life assurance and a health care cash plan.

To apply, please click the apply button.

Application deadline: Tuesday 16 August at 2pm

Interview date: Wednesday 24 August

Equality and inclusion

The College is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to avoiding unlawful discrimination. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation. In support of this we follow a fair recruitment process in which shortlisting and other recruitment decisions are made on the basis of skills, competencies and experience demonstrated in the application and interview process. 

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made to support your application due to a disability or other condition please let us know. 

About us 

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it. We are recruiting staff to lead on the warehousing elements of the annual Crisis at Christmas

We are now recruiting the team that will deliver Crisis at Christmas 2022. Working from our new permanent warehouse in Canning Town, this unique event mobilises a huge volunteering effort to provide warmth, companionship and vital services in temporary centres across London to people facing homelessness. 

Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week. Core working hours are 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday, but due to the nature of the project some weekend and evening work may be required. 

Location: Canning Town Warehouse 

​​​​​​​About the role 

As Project Assistant – Driver and Warehouse, you will drive a Crisis van to collect and deliver donations for the Christmas project. You will also support the safe running of the Canning Town Warehouse. This has office space for the wider Christmas team, our colleagues in the Retail and Ecommerce teams, as well as our storage. Each year we receive thousands of donations in kind, which are delivered, stored and dispatched from the warehouse by teams of volunteers. Everything from turkeys to transit vans get delivered to our warehouse, so it acts as the base for the Christmas project.

We are a friendly and sociable team and look forward to welcoming new members to the team. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will have 

• Excellent problem solving and prioritising skills. 

• A clean driving licence 

• Willingness to work well as part of a team and be driven towards delivering an event to a strict deadline 

• The physical nature of some of the duties means the post-holder must be able to undertake manual handling tasks involving bending, lifting, carrying and pulling. Equipment to support such tasks is available. 

You may have experience working or volunteering as a driver, in events, warehousing or working on busy projects or have experience in logistics. You should have an interest in the charity or homelessness sector and a commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values. 

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy 

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 

• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days and option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave 

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm 

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How to apply 

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. 

Closing date: Sunday 21 August 2022 (at 23:59) 

Interviews will be held week commencing 5th September.

Accessibility 

We welcome applications from people who identify as neuro diverse and want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team, contact details can be found on our website.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

The Grant Funding Assistant processes applications from food banks including the awarding and paying of grants to food banks in the Trussell Trust network.  They maintain data on grant applications and awards, for routine processes and for communications with grant applicants. 

Role responsibilities

· To deliver clear, informative and timely communications about the grant funding programme to stakeholders, including to potential and actual grant applicants, and foodbank-facing staff

· To administer efficient recording, processing and reporting of data in relation to grant applications, awards and payments

· To systematically undertake the thorough and prompt checking of new grant applications, including for completeness, eligibility and compliance with guidelines and criteria

· To convey clearly with grant applicants where actions are required, and monitor completion of those actions

· To clearly and promptly inform applicants of the outcome of their grant application

· To provide the finance team with accurate data to ensure timely payment of grants

Person Specification

Technical skills and minimum knowledge:

· Sound experience of using database systems with large data sets (preferably CRM software such as Salesforce)

Behaviours and competencies:

· Demonstrates a commitment to the values of the Trussell Trust

· Role models inclusive behaviours and values

· Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially- excluded backgrounds 

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

· Excellent attention to detail

· Is able to work through challenges in positive and effective ways

· Is able to prioritise workload and work to deadlines

· Has excellent customer service skills

Key Stakeholders

· Food banks

· Area Managers

· Finance

Our Values

The Trussell Trust is a charity that works to end the need for food banks. It is founded on and shaped by Christian principles.

Our values of dignity, justice, compassion and community, are central to all that we do and therefore supports our aim to be an organisation where the diversity of all employees is valued.  We welcome people of all faiths and none and those that are committed to these values.

We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.

• Permanent
• Full time
• Salary £24,123 per annum
• Flexible working options will be supported
• Central London Office and Hybrid working (min. 6 days per month office attendance)

We offer a pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%, in addition you’ll receive 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, 24-hour access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, cycle purchase and season ticket loan scheme and other benefits.

About us

The Centre for Ageing Better is an independent charitable foundation, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

The Centre for Ageing Better creates change in policy and practice informed by evidence and works with partners across England to improve employment, housing, and to combat ageism. We believe that more people living longer represents a huge opportunity for society and we want everyone to live a good later life. But changes are needed so more people are in good health, are financially secure, are socially connected, and have a sense of meaning and purpose in later life. We have set out a bold ambition to do more on all these fronts.

We are striving to create an organisation that reflects our society and the communities we serve. A workplace where everyone feels empowered and where diversity of background and thought is celebrated. We know there is more work to be done and are committed to continuing to improve our practice around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We very much welcome applications from minority groups and those underrepresented in our workforce. This especially includes people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, and Disabled people.

We are a Positive Action employer, therefore in recruitment where two candidates are ‘as qualified as’ each other, we will favour a candidate from any group identified as currently underrepresented in our team based on protected characteristics as outlined in the Equality Act 2010.

About the role

The Centre for Ageing Better has an exciting opportunity for an excellent communicator to join our team as Communications Assistant for Media and Content. If you are passionate about our mission of improving later life and have the skills to tell the stories of those we support, we’d like to hear from you.

As Media and Content Assistant you will carry out a wide variety of communications activity across both proactive and reactive media work. Using all forms or print and broadcast media you will support the Media Manager across tasks including drafting press releases, sourcing case studies, identifying target media, selling in stories and building relationships with key journalists. You will also have opportunities to gain experience in supporting our campaigns, events and digital functions.

You will work with colleagues from all teams on brand development, publishing and design, managing suppliers and crafting rich media, ensuring that stories of people with lived experience remain at the center of our work.

About you

The successful candidate will preferably have had previous exposure to media work and be able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.

You will have efficient and clear writing skills to absorb long and complex policy issues quickly, turning them into compelling content.

To apply please submit a completed Application Form in Word format (no CVs) and Equality and Diversity Form. Please address in your supporting statement how you meet the person specification for the role as fully as possible to demonstrate why you should be shortlisted for interview for this post. Failure to do so will result in your application being automatically rejected.

The closing date for this role is 11:59pm on Sunday 14th August 2022, with in-person interviews to take place during week commencing 22nd August 2022.