The Salvation Army is a worldwide charity and Christian church, working in over 128 countries. The Salvation Army was founded more than 150 years ago in the east end of London, and today is the largest provider of welfare services in the UK after the Government.

As a Fundraising Assistant, you will play an integral part in supporting the Trusts, Major Donor and Corporate Partnerships teams. You will be primarily supporting the Trust Fundraising Team processing income, researching new funding opportunities and managing low level funders that support The Salvation Army's UK programme of work.

Key Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for ensuring that all trusts fundraising income is processed accurately and that funders are thanked appropriately and in a timely manner. You will provide administrative support across the team and work collaboratively with other internal teams and departments to ensure the smooth and effective running of the team. You will also be responsible for securing income from a portfolio of low level donors, contributing towards the team's annual income target.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Demonstrable experience of providing successful administrative support
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your communication skills to your audience
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload and work within a complex environment.

This is a permanent position based at Territorial Headquarters currently located at 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN. The post holder will be required to work remotely until at least 2nd January 2021. Within the next 1-2 years the current office in Newington Causeway will be vacated. New flexible working arrangements are being developed in Central London area to reflect the changed world of work that has arisen following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays; a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK

Closing date: Sunday 25th October 2020. Interview date: Monday 9th November 2020.

CVs will not be accepted

Promoting equality in the workplace

JOB TITLE

PA to HR Director (Programme Coordinator)

PROGRAMME

People and Organisational Development

LOCATION

Based in London

JOB PURPOSE

To assist the HR Director and the wider Human Resources team with administration support in providing a comprehensive, collaborative support service that enables the team to meet their objectives and ensures an efficient running of the department.

To ensure the efficient and appropriate operational management of the department including but not limited to: diary management, budget management and forecasting, travel arrangements (flights, accommodation, etc) and expenses processing, organisation and support of regular meetings, finance and invoice processing, facilitating interdepartmental collaboration and specific tasks relevant to the team.

To lead and ensure timely and accurate periodic finance reports including budget forecasting with budget holders for the financial year.

To lead the overall efficient coordination of work by, and communications of the staff in the Human Resources team.

Reporting to HR Director and supporting the Human Resources team. This post has no line management responsibility.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diary management, and administrative support to the HR Director
• Supporting the Human Resources team with international and national travel arrangements
• Plan, minute, and manage departmental meetings and meetings with the Board member and Union members
• Handle confidential information and conflicting priorities with sensitivity and a high level of judgement
• Manage financial processes and analysis, ensuring efficient financial management and administration of the team
• Manage financial budgeting and reporting. Monitoring the departments spend.
• Support on procurement of consultants, suppliers, and freelancers; and on all departmental purchasing including capital expenditure
• Support the planning and formulation of projects.
• Provide an advisory role on systems and processes such as Finance, Travel, Facilities and Human Resources for the Programme
• Processing purchase orders and expense claims for the team
• The Human Resources team runs smoothly and efficiently

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience providing support to a HR Director
• Experience working in a Human Resources team and supporting the team
• Experience of administering and coordinating a large and diverse department at a senior level
• Ability to manage own work plan and to make recommendations to the HR Director on administrative improvements
• Experience of preparing and monitoring budgets (including project budgets), and an ability to identify budget problems and solve them
• Highly organized and efficient with the ability to work on own initiative
• Knowledge and practice of budget maintenance systems, financial resources management and record keeping
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and diplomatically in English - verbally and in writing, face to face and over the telephone
• Courteous and customer focused - experience of service provision
• Experienced in and capable of handling confidential information relating to e.g. organizational issues, staffing/personnel
• Proven ability to manage conflicting priorities, under pressure and deal with several activities and demands at the same time. Proven ability to meet deadlines and work with changes at short notice
• Must have right to work in the UK

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world and have:

• more than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights
• more than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click 'Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

Assistant Charity Accountant

Bridge House Estates (BHE) is a charitable trust for which the City of London Corporation is sole trustee. Its funding arm, the City Bridge Trust (CBT) awards around £20m each year, supporting community charitable causes across Greater London. Since 1995 we have awarded nearly 8,000 grants totalling over £400million. This role sits within the City Corporation and supports Bridge Houses Estates and other charities for which the City Corporation is trustee.

This is an opportunity for a charity specialist to support a registered charity that has strong links to the governing body of the City of London, bringing charity accounting acumen and outstanding communication skills to the 7th largest charity in the UK by asset value.

Responsibilities:

• To provide specialist charity finance advice to staff at all levels across the organisation on the financial assessment and management of the charities who have applied for funding
• To support funding decision making for CBT and for other charities of which the City Corporation is the trustee
• To lead on the financial due diligence process of applications to the City Corporation’s Neighbourhood Fund, working closely with funding managers.
• To support the provision of financial training to funding managers on charity accounting requirements
• To support with year-end audit and the compilation of annual reports of charities of which the City Corporation is Trustee when relevant
• To keep yourself and colleagues abreast of legislative changes relevant to the above responsibilities

Requirements:

• A qualified or finalist accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA)
• As this role is for a subject-matter-expert, experience of charity accounting from either an internal or audit perspective is absolutely essential
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to productively convey financial concepts to colleagues with accuracy and tact

Relevant Timings:

• Application deadline: Sunday 15th November at 23:59
• 1st Stage Interviews: w/c 30th November
• 2nd Stage Interviews: w/c 7th December

Please note we are recruiting a more senior role in conjunction with this one, so if you feel this position is of interest but not quite at your level, please see the advert for the ‘Charity Accountant’. There is also a brief application form to be completed, which can be sent to you upon request.

Please contact Emma Jaggs at Allen Lane for further information or to apply.

Humanity & Inclusion UK is an award-winning international development charity that is looking for an organised and committed team player to support us to deliver excellent donor care to all its supporters. This post is a pivotal role in enabling HI UK to deliver excellent donor care to all its supporters and to enhance its fundraising from individual donors, regular donors and other supporters.

HI UK is committed to diversity and inclusion, and for this role, is particularly interested in candidates with disabilities and/or from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds.

We are looking for a proactive, well organised individual who is keen to further develop their career in Finance.

You will report directly to the Finance Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Bought Ledger function and be willing to assist fellow colleagues during busy periods or covering team absence.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years' worth of relevant finance qualifications and experience, will be an excellent communicator, possess reasonable accounting software and Excel skills, and have a positive attitude towards gaining experience in several different Finance areas.

You will be responsible for bought ledger, cash and bank management, staff trip reporting process, fixed assets, month end procedures, and statutory accounts and audit.

If you are passionate about delivering high customer service as part of the central finance team in an international charity, we want to hear from you!

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to join our organisation at a time when young people need us the most.

This is a busy, varied and important role supporting the Director of Fundraising.  Duties will range from complex diary management, preparation of presentations, providing briefing papers and meeting support.  You will need to have the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and sensitivity, with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

The role will be ideal for a highly organised, flexible, experienced EA used to working on their own initiative and under pressure, with excellent IT skills, advanced skills in MS Office.

This year we aim to support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper. 

We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

Perks for working at The Trust:

• Great holiday package! 30 days of annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, you can work hours to fit in with, school hours or care arrangements for example and you can also work from home.
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Benefits platform!Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• In-house learning platform to develop your skills for your career and you role
• The Trust will contribute 5%of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

We are committed to equality and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

MRG is seeking a new finance assistant to support in the production of financial reports to donors (including the EU and the FCDO, formerly called DfID). The postholder will also support with the drafting and finalisation of project budgets submitted to donors and contract negotiations and with the supply of evidence and materials to auditors carrying out project audits.

Candidates will need a minimum of 12 months’ finance work experience, including bookkeeping, preparing/assisting in preparation of budgets and financial reports and including experience of using accounts software packages (e.g. SAP, SAGE, QuickBooks, Sun, etc). Also required is extensive and advanced level knowledge and experience of using Excel, a high level of numeracy, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, good communication skills – spoken and written English and the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.

Please see attached job description and person specification.

The postholder will normally be based at MRG's London office near Liverpool Street station.

Details

MRG values diversity.  As an organisation, people with disabilities, and black and indigenous people of colour as well as some other BAME groups are under-represented in our team and thus we particularly welcome applications from these groups.

We are occasionally able to sponsor visas, but only if we cannot find an applicant with an existing right to work in the UK.

In response to COVID-19, we have had to adapt our service models for how we will support people experiencing homelessness this coming winter. We are launching a new Dinner Service which will be operational in four London Boroughs every evening from November until April. This will be an evening service where people experiencing homelessness can access a hot meal, drinks, toiletries, and information about how to access our casework services for advice and support to move beyond homelessness.

Key to this new service will be the new role of our Guest Services Assistant, responsible for managing the registration process for the guests who will come to eat with us. To succeed in this role, you will need to be very comfortable speaking to our guests over the phone, with a compassionate and empathetic telephone manner.

Options Consultancy Services Limited is a leading global health consultancy established in 1992 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Marie Stopes International. We manage health programmes that ensure vulnerable women and children can access the high quality health services they need. We work with partners to co-create and implement locally informed solutions to complex health problems. This includes governments, development partners, NGOs, civil society and health workers. Our programming is flexible, evidence-based and politically informed. This means we adapt to changing contexts, use data to inform our decisions and ensure our approach is appropriate. Our focus is always on building local skills and systems that last.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive, self-motivated and focused Assistant Programme Manager to join our programme management (PM) team to play a vital role in ensuring the successful delivery of our portfolio of programmes in Africa and Asia. This is an excellent position for someone looking to develop their career in international development.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Programme Manager will be responsible for providing programmatic, financial and administrative assistance to the Women’s Integrated Sexual Health Programme (WISH) Programme to ensure that it is delivered effectively, efficiently and to a high standard. This includes supporting project management and administration programme budgets, long-term technical assistance and short-term consultancy assignments for a variety of clients, business development opportunities as well as developing project management systems.

The Assistant Programme Manager will provide support on up to 12 country programmes across Africa and Asia and will be managed by and work closely with our Programme Manager, who will oversee each programme/assignment. They will have the opportunity to directly engage with in-country and UK teams across Finance, Technical and Business Development, developing experience on successfully delivering complex, global health programmes.

This position will be based in Options’ office in central London, with opportunity for some overseas travel.

Person specification

The successful candidate will have experience in project management in international development and public health or similar sector and be looking to take the next step in your career. They will also have experience in building successful relationships with clients, collaborators and consultants, be confident in financial management and be able to manage multiple and competing priorities. A confident self-starter, s/he will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to work in a fast-moving and complex environment.

Do you want to work for a multi award-winning organisation that genuinely looks after its employees? We're looking for Home Care Assistants to help us deliver exceptional care to our clients in the Redbridge area. We're offering excellent rates of pay (between £10.00-£10.50 per hour) and travel time paid at £3.00 per hour, plus some great benefits. This role requires someone with a Full UK driving licence.

There is a genuine occupational reason under the sex discrimination act 1974, that we require female carers for this role.

This post is for 20 hours per week, working split shifts including days and evenings (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays). There will also be the opportunity to pick up extra week day shifts to cover absences (please indicate in your application what hours you are available to work ).

Friday & Sat split shift 7 to 1/3pm & then 4 to 11pm & Sunday every other week. There would also be occasional days & evenings available. Approx 16 hrs

We are a team of many different backgrounds and cultures

Jewish Care is the leading health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in the UK. Though our clients are all of a similar religious tradition, our staff represent diverse cultures and faiths, bringing their own unique perspectives and individuality to their roles.

What you'll be doing

You'll visit clients in their homes, helping them to live independently and with dignity. Though this is mainly a lone working role, you'll enjoy support from colleagues with your smartphone which we will provide you with. Your role will involve helping with:

* Personal care, bathing and administering medication
* Light cleaning, laundry and shopping
* Cooking or heating of meals
* Social calls

What we're looking for

You'll be naturally caring, with the ability to clearly communicate with other team members. You'll be confident using your initiative and will have previous care experience (through employment or life experience). You'll also need:

* Your own reliable car (we can offer car loans at preferential rates)
* Full UK driving licence
* Business Use car insurance

Why you'll love working with us

No matter how old or young you are, if you want to make a difference where it's needed most, see what we have to offer. We provide highly competitive rates of pay: £10.00 - £10.50 per hour for weekdays, increasing to £11.34 after 8pm. Bank Holidays are paid at either double time or time and half + a day off in lieu. On top of this, you'll get some excellent benefits including 4% employer contribution pension, childcare vouchers, and a generous mileage allowance for work.

If you want a job that makes a real difference to people's lives then this is the job for you. Come and work for one of the best companies in the Care industry - apply today!

Benefits

Jewish Care offers excellent benefits and training to all staff. Benefits include, free meals, 20 day's annual leave, Jewish Care Pension scheme, various discounts, Loans and mileage reimbursement, ride to work scheme, eye tests, employee referral bonus and more.

About

Jewish Care is a leading communal organisation. We are the largest health and social care charity for the Jewish community in the UK, caring for nearly 7,000 people every week. Approximately 1500 staff from multi-cultural backgrounds together with 3,000 volunteers help to maintain their service. It provides a wide range of services to help meet the community's physical, social and emotional needs, both directly and in partnership with other organisations. We care & support many people including; older people with dementia, disabilities, mental health needs and Holocaust survivors and many more.

We aim to make a positive impact on the lives of Jewish people by creating excellent social care that enhances well-being and inspires them to stay connected to their community. The organisation is committed to finding innovative solutions tailored to the people who use their services.

We are a proud to be multi award winning organisation. Prestigious awards and accolades they have received include; The Skills for Care Best Employer for over 250 people, and The Investors in People Gold standard.

Please be aware that this vacancy will close, once a sufficient number of suitable candidates have been identified therefore, we would recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.

Housekeeping assistant

Closing date:                 Monday 2 November 2020

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £20,760.00 per annum

Hours:  37.5 per week working Monday to Friday

Location: Upper Norwood

Benefits:

As part of your employment package with us, we offer:

• a competitive salary, comprehensive training and development programme, 
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing each year to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays after 5 years 
• option to buy or sell annual leave up to one week’s annual leave
• a health cash plan providing cash back towards healthcare bills and other wellbeing benefits
• occupational sick pay
• contributory group pension scheme
• free life assurance
• cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans

Covid-19                         

Our priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and the homeless people we house and support.

We are fully complying with the Government’s Laws and guidance on social distancing and infection control, to keep our colleagues and homeless residents safe throughout the pandemic. All of our policies and procedures have been updated to ensure covid-safe working practices are followed. We have installed screens between desks in offices within our supported accommodation, and changed layouts and use of meeting rooms in our services to ensure maximum social distancing. All colleagues have access to PPE and hand sanitiser in the workplace. Our Head Office is currently closed, with all central teams working from home, and we will continue to review this situation on an ongoing basis.

About the role

You will be required to clean communal spaces, staff offices, and void rooms

About you

As well as being motivated, committed and personable, the post holder should have:

• Some experience of working in a cleaning / housekeeping role

• A reasonable standard of numeracy, literacy and IT skills.
• An understanding of and commitment to Diversity & Equality

• The ability to show empathy to disadvantaged groups
• Good communication skills both orally, written and electronic 
• The ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to maintain a good standard of written records
• The ability to work changing shift patterns, including evenings and weekends as required
• The ability to remain enthusiastic and committed in the role 
• The ability use initiative

About Evolve Housing + Support

Evolve Housing and Support work in the London Boroughs of Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, and the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. We are the third largest provider of homelessness accommodation in London and work with people of all ages, providing housing, support and guidance to empower them towards independent living and to building a better life.

Your application

Evolve Housing + Support is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including people who have experienced homelessness themselves.

If you are interested in applying for this position please go to the Work For Us page of the Evolve website and complete the on line application.

Please ensure that you give a clear outline of how your application meets the criteria for this job.

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Harris Hill are proud to be partnering with The Insurance Charities as they recruit their Welfare Administrator and Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer. In this new, exciting and varied role, you will be an integral part of the Welfare Function in the daily assessment of applications from individuals for help. You will also undertake study with The Chartered Governance Institute to benefit the Charity and further your professional career.
A competitive salary, generous pension scheme and the opportunity for flexible working awaits together with the satisfaction of being an instrumental element of a charity which has already improved the lives of many thousands of individuals.
Key responsibilities
Helping in the assessment of applications for and reviews of financial support
General administration in support of the team including use of Microsoft Office, photocopying, filing, and updating of the Charity's electronic database (Icaris)
Dealing with general telephone enquiries and correspondence to the welfare department and forwarding to the appropriate department as appropriate
Drafting routine letters and e-mails
Assistance with administration of the Charity's meetings including quarterly Board and Committees and Annual General Meeting
Any other duties commensurate with this level of post as required by the CEO

Person specification
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Sympathetic to the needs of those in distress
Strong numerical and literacy skills
Able to follow procedures and undertake tasks in an ordered way, with excellent attention to detail
Strong administration background
Able to prioritise a range of work in a busy office environment
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders by phone, email and face to face
Reliable and self-motivated

Closing date: 9AM, Monday 26th October 2020

Education and Professional Development Assistant
Band A: £12,900 - £16,500 pa (£21,500 - £27,500 pa pro rata starting salary will be dependent on the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience)
Holborn, London (The College is currently remote working with the London Office opening on a voluntary phased basis from late September 2020)
21 hours per week, part-time

As Education and Professional Development Assistant, you will provide effective administration to support the development, delivery and evaluation of educational and professional developmental resources.

Reporting to the Education and Professional Development Lead, you will be responsible for a range of administrative duties such as handling telephone and email enquiries, co-ordinating meetings, minute taking, drafting documents and processing invoices, to ensure that the Education and Professional Development team can deliver vital resources to paediatricians and other healthcare professionals.

With excellent communication skills and administrative experience gained in a similar role, perhaps in an education environment, you should be capable of working independently and as part of a team, as you will often liaise with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

The Education and Training Division sets and monitors standards for the training and assessment of doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK and overseas. It also sets, monitors and administers the College examinations (MRCPCH and DCH), whilst making recommendations on the training of paediatricians including GMC certification.

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community.

The RCPCH has more than 19,000 members and fellows and employs around 170 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have smaller offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The College is currently remote working with the London Office opening on a voluntary phased basis from late September 2020. 

For further information and to apply, please click on the 'Apply' button, this will take you to the vacancy, 

Closing date: 4 November 2020
Interview date: 17, 18 or 19 November 2020 

To undertake a range of administration tasks in a faith based organisation  supporting staff and voluinteers including responsibility for finance and property management, website development and electronic record keeping.

The Hackney and Stoke Newington Circuit comprises five churches (six buildings) covering the London Borough of Hackney. The staff team comprises two full-time and one part-time ordained ministers and three lay employees.

Candidates for this role must be self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision. They should be well organised and able to prioritise workloads which will vary according to the time of year.

Experience of administration in a faith-based organisation is preferred but not essential and training will be provided according to previous experience.