The Huntington's Disease Association is the leading national charity working to improve care and support for people and their families affected by Huntington’s disease. The charity is committed to educating families and professionals about this rare and complex disease.

Based in central Liverpool, the post holder will work from the Charity’s Central Office. During COVID-19 restrictions, some home working may be required.

The Huntington's Disease Association is seeking an efficient organiser with great administration skills to join its small Operations Team and support the charity's activities. 

Experience in prior administrative roles is desirable, however we would be happy to consider those looking to gain further experience in this area.

As the primary point of contact for all enquiries to the office, the successful applicant will be friendly, compassionate and confident. The post holder will provide day to day administration to support activity across the charity. Duties will include booking travel, accommodation and training and supporting with the organisation of charity events. Another key task will be to maintain and input data on to client databases and help maintain financial records. Please refer to the job description for full details of the role.

Whether you have worked in a charity before or this is your first move into the sector, you will be keen to use your skills where you can make a difference every single day.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check for enhanced disclosure.

To apply, email a copy of your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant skills and why you want the position along with a completed safer recruitment form to recruitment @ hda . org .uk

We are committed to equal opportunities in our recruitment process and in order to find out how well we are doing, we collect monitoring data. This will not form part of the selection process in any way and will be used for monitoring purposes only. The completion of this form is voluntary.

Full details of how we securely handle the data you provide to us as part of the recruitment process can be found in our privacy notice for job applicants on our website or in the document attached.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 4 November 2021.

Location: London office, Chesterfield office, work from home
Travel: Some travel required to London and Chesterfield offices
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week
Salary: £24,756 per annum (London office-based), £22,695 per annum (rest of UK)
Benefits: Read more about what we offer on our website
Contract type: Fixed term - 6 months
Closing date: 18 October 2021

Summary

The News and PR team is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Media Assistant to help us drive up media coverage of Versus Arthritis in UK media. Earned media and PR represents a growing opportunity for us to shift public attitudes and build support and the Media Assistant will be the lynch pin in ensuring that the administrative and management systems are in place to help us meet those aims.

You will be an experienced administrator and a natural self-starter with a good eye for detail. Experience working in a fast-paced environment is desired although not necessary, but a keenness to learn and develop as well as aptitude to develop will be a benefit. The Media Assistant plays a critical role managing our case studies and building relations with people with arthritis who volunteer for media work. The ability to write clear and succinct copy will also be desired.

About the role

As a critical supporter to the News and PR team, the Media Assistant will:

• Support the head of team including internal and external stakeholder management.
• Provide administrative support to the media team.
• Monitor the press inbox and flagging requests to relevant team member.
• Monitor a programme of journalist engagement.
• Contribute to the media monitoring and evaluation process.
• Manage subscriptions.
• Support content creation for our social media channels.
• Support the team with case study interviews and management, spotting and pitching media opportunities.

Key requirements

• Strong administrative skills, ideally within a communications environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, experienced with communicating to a range of internal and external audiences.
• Experience of prioritising, planning and managing multiple tasks independently.

How to apply

To apply you MUST submit:

1. a concise, up-to-date CV
2. along with a completed supporting statement form demonstrating how you meet the key requirements set out in the job description and person specification for the Media Assistant role
3. please include where you've seen this role advertised.

Email your completed application by 18 October 2021.

Interviews

First interviews expected: 28 October 2021 via Microsoft Teams.

About us

There are 18.8 million people living with a musculoskeletal (MSK) condition like arthritis in the UK. Arthritis causes pain, fatigue and isolation every single day. It can impact on the ability to work, our relationships and take away our independence. We don't accept this. We are Versus Arthritis. We are volunteers, healthcare professionals, researchers and friends, all doing everything we can to push back against arthritis. Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us defy arthritis.

Read more about what we do, working for us and what we offer on our website.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Versus Arthritis is a Registered Charity No: 207711 and in Scotland No. SC041156.

Promoting and supporting diversity in the workplace.

For over 45 years, Kidney Care UK has been at the forefront of supporting people with kidney disease - from our early days when we campaigned to introduce donor cards in the UK, we have worked hard to support and represent the interests of everyone affected by kidney disease.

We continue to provide practical, emotional and financial support whilst also working with health professionals to improve care services and campaign for change. We are here for the young and the old, for those struggling to make ends meet, for families and loved ones and we fight tirelessly, giving our total support, to improve the lives of kidney patients and their families.

It is an exciting time to join Kidney Care UK. Over the last four years we have more than quadrupled the number of individuals and organisation supporting the charity to more than 4,000 a year and nearly trebled non-legacy income to £460k in 2020 (up 6% on 2019). 

The charity is set to build on this success and invest in an accelerated programme of supporter recruitment, engagement, and development, building non-legacy income to £700k in 2021 and to more than £2m by 2024.

The fundraising assistant will provide fundraising and administrative support to our fundraising department. You will help build and maintain effective relationships with our supporters, which includes our challenge event participants, individual givers, community supporters and volunteers by providing excellent stewardship and support. The role will also support our income process and database administration. 

This role will be hands on within a busy fundraising team and has the potential for you to learn and develop a variety of fundraising skills.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• To be the first point of contact for all fundraising enquiries that come in by telephone, email and post
• Provide excellent support and stewardship to our supporters, challenge event participants, individual givers, community supporters and volunteers.
• To support the charities income and financial reconciliation processes
• To record and send fundraising information, materials, and support to those raising money for us, including sending out their welcome packs and t-shirts 
• Ensure thank you letters/certificates and emails are written in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Proactively use the fundraising database (Harlequin) to develop and manage supporters and ensure all activity and correspondence is recorded accurately, as well as supporting our team’s financial processes
• To develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of our fundraising activity and to maintain the processes behind registration and online giving platforms
• Help keep track of our fundraising merchandise stock and merchandise and reorder when necessary
• Help to actively promote participation in our fundraising events to supporters
• Build, manage and maintain rewarding relationships with existing and new supporters and colleagues and teams across Kidney Care UK.
• Support the promotion of marketing activity through our digital and social media channels
• Continuously aim to improve the efficiency of administration processes necessary for the smooth running of the fundraising department.
• General fundraising/administration duties, as and when required, to ensure the smooth running of the whole department including assisting in other team projects when they arise.
• To represent Kidney Care UK on occasion at challenge events and other events activity

Key relationships (internal) - Fundraising team | marketing & communications team | wider charity

Key relationships (external) - Fundraisers, donors, supporters, and volunteers |suppliers

Person Specification 

Qualifications and Experience

• Good level of education including GCSE English and Mathematics (essential)
• Experience of communicating with a wide range of individuals and organisations and across a variety of channels or media (essential)
• Experience of working in a charity or fundraising environment (desirable)
• Experience of using a fundraising database (desirable)
• Experience of building supporter/customer relationships (essential) 

Knowledge and Skills

• Good IT skills including using word, excel and outlook packages (essential)
• Good verbal and written communication skills (essential) 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team (essential)
• Ability to prioritise work and to respond to supporters in a timely manner (essential)
• An understanding of digital and social media channels (desirable)
• Flexibility and willingness to travel and attend events outside normal office hours (desirable)
• Basic understanding of fundraising regulations, data protection and best practice in capturing and recording data (desirable) 
• An understanding of living with a long-term medical condition (desirable) 
• An empathy with the charity’s mission (desirable) 

Where Next have been support adults with a learning disability within Worcestershire and Warwickshire for 40 years across 5 unique services. 

One such service is Where Next HUB, a unique service for adults with learning disabilities that seeks to support and develop individuals by providing recrational activities at an affordable price. These activities include keep fit sessions and arts and crafts sessions. 

The Where Next HUB has been successful in secure a second round of funding from the National Lottery to build upon the inivative approach it took to engage with people with a learning disability during the pandemic. 

This role is to be a key member of the team and assist in the delivery of successful activites while developing new activities and increasing the reach of Where Next HUB. 

If you have a background in any of the following:

• Deliverying recreational activities
• Hosting craft classes
• Experience of hosting tutorials- physically or online
• Social Media management 
• Supporting adults with LD to achieve their goals and assperations or
• A burning desire to be a positive change in the lives of many 

Then please apply. Read the person spec and job description carefully. Submit your CV and a covering letter giving examples of your achievemnets against the person spec criteria. 

Funding for this role is fixed at 3 years but the aim of this project is to end the 3 years with a sustianable service so there is a possibility for the role to become pernament 

Who we are

REDRESS is an international human rights organisation based in London and The Hague that pursues legal claims on behalf of survivors of torture in the UK and around the world to obtain justice and reparation for violations against their human rights. We empower survivors to access justice through human rights cases against governments, civil cases against individuals, and cases where we advocate for law enforcement bodies to prosecute perpetrators under the principle of universal jurisdiction. Our approach is strategic, so that as well as representing an individual we target the policy reasons that enabled the torture to take place, by building a campaign that uses advocacy, community engagement, and communications to influence change. Our 2025 Strategy identifies torture related to dissent and discriminatory torture as our two thematic priorities. We also support the anti-torture movement through our solidarity programme.

The Finance Team

The finance team provides operational support for the activities of REDRESS, including management of project related finance, and the core finances of the charity.

Position Profile

REDRESS is recruiting a Finance Assistant to support our finance operations.

The Role

Based in London, the Finance Assistant will work primarily on maintaining the financial records of projects. You will work with the finance team, project staff and international partners on ensuring the finances of the project meet with Redress and donor financial requirements. You will also support the general financial administration of the organization.

Responsibilities

The position will contribute to the work of REDRESS as follows: 

· Respond to payment requests using national and international bank transfers as appropriate. 

· Assist in the preparation of interim and final multi-currency financial reports to funders. 

· Support and monitor international partner organizations by reviewing their reporting and checking transactions. 

· Provide regular insight into project fund balances. 

· Maintain cashflow management controls. 

· Day-to-day book-keeping using QuickBooks Online, including transaction processing and reconciliation of accounts. 

· Process expenses claims and expenditure requests.

· Assist the Head of Finance in preparing the statutory accounts. 

The position is also expected to carry out such further duties as may reasonably be required from time to time by REDRESS.

Personal Specification

This is an entry level position, and so we will consider candidates at the beginning of their career, with some relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have the following skills. 

Essential Competencies

The successful candidate will need to have the following competencies:

· A university degree relevant to the role or a qualification in finance or at least two years’ relevant experience.

· Relevant experience such as internships, volunteer roles, work experience, educational work placements, or other practical experience.

· Demonstrated experience working with an accounting database.

· Fluency in written and oral English. 

Desirable Competencies

A strong candidate will also have other desirable competencies:

· At least two years relevant work experience. 

· A qualification in accounting or finance. 

· Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and accounting database programmes. 

· Fluency in a language other than English, in particular French, Arabic or Spanish. 

Personal Attributes

To work for Redress, the candidate should have the following personal attributes: 

· Happy to work collaboratively as part of a small and energetic team with a wide range of personalities. 

· Highly efficient and organised, with an ability to multi-task, show initiative, solve problems, and take a hands-on role when necessary.

· Able to think and work strategically, creatively, and under pressure.

· Able to understand and support the aims, objectives and values of REDRESS and reflect them in all aspects of work. 

· Able to work with victims of human rights abuse with a range of specific needs. 

Terms

Reporting. The position reports to the Head of Finance.

Hours. This is a full-time position at 35 hours a week. Evening and weekend work may be required from time to time. REDRESS has a flexible working policy that allows for some working from home. 

Location. The position is based at the REDRESS office in London. REDRESS has a flexible working policy which allows some working from home.

Salary. This is an entry level ‘assistant’ position, with a salary range starting at £26,390.

Duration. The contract is for an initial fixed-term of 12 months, but is expected to be extended, subject to funding.

Start date. Ideally the position would start in December 2021.

Probation. There is a six-month probationary period. 

Pension. REDRESS offers a pension contribution of 10% of salary.

Holiday.  There are 25 days of holiday per year, in addition to UK public holidays. The office is also closed between Christmas and New Year.

Status. The candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK.

First round Interviews will take place on Wednesday 27 October.

Final round interview will take place on Friday 29 October.

In line with our Equality Policy, we particularly welcome applications from candidates from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented at REDRESS.

How to Apply: Please upload a cover letter of no more than one page explaining (a) why you would like to work for REDRESSS, and (b) how you fulfil the personal specification for the role, together with a Curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two references (these will only be approached in final stage of the process).

Please also complete and submit the Diversity Monitoring Form (which is anonymous).

Deadline: Thursday 21 October 2021

Would you like to use your skills and passion to help people who have experienced the criminal justice system to forge a positive independent and successful future?

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people to join us as a Housing Support Assistant.  

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain the skills and experience required to develop their career in the sector.

This role will work within our Young People’s Pathway (YPP) and is crucial in supporting the young people who live with us to gain independent living skills, confront and overcome issues and challenges that act as a barrier to this and them thriving.  

The YPP provides a multi-agency service across the County, to young people aged 16-25 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, through supported housing in hostel and community accommodation.

Housing Support Assistants work with a team of Housing Support Workers, complementing their work with clients, by building relationships with clients to help them achieve their goals and develop their understanding of how to manage a tenancy.

This role may involve working a shift pattern which will be confirmed based on the needs of the business.

Foundation’s core values are: People, Passion, Collaboration and Integrity.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with a leading educational institution in London to recruit for an Assistant Director, Research Support to play a key role working within their Research and Faculty Office (RFO). The RFO plays a critical role in helping to deliver excellence in both teaching and research by providing Faculty HR Support, Research Support and management of the PhD programme.

The Assistant Director will be responsible for the delivery of an excellent research support service for faculty. This includes line management of the Research Support Team, oversight of the management of internal research funds, supporting faculty with the application and management of external research funds, management of the research lab services and research ethics applications, and compliance with all legal requirements including GDPR, NDA's and research ethics. The Assistant Director will also manage relevant research committees and the annual review of research performance.

The successful candidate will have significant research experience within an academic environment, and have exceptional communications and engagement skills. You will also have experience relating to grant administration and management and experience leading projects.

Prospectus will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis therefor we would encourage you to apply ASAP.

In order to apply please submit your CV only in the first instance. Following your application you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion and may be asked to provide further information to assist with the recruitment process.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Please note, due to high volumes of interest in vacancies it may not be possible to answer all individual queries on positions prior to an application or registration.

NEF are looking for a highly skilled and talented individual to join the environment and green transitions team as an Assistant Researcher and help us make a Green New Deal a reality in the UK. NEF’s work sits at the intersection of environmental, economic and social policy and this role represents a fantastic opportunity to contribute to economic research and policy making at a pivotal moment in UK political life.

The ideal candidate will have a particular interest in, and aptitude for, topics across economic policy, including for example macroeconomics, public investment and tax. This exciting role will involve contributing to highly impactful research in a fast paced environment, and it will require the interest and ability to develop rigorous quantitative research techniques, with support from colleagues.

NEF are looking for someone who is deeply passionate about the environment and brings enthusiasm and a willingness to learn on the job, as well as someone who is committed to our mission of ensuring that the economy is working in service of society and the environment through a green new deal.

Assistant researcher (economist track)

Full time

Salary: £28,829 - £31,665

Assistant researchers in the economist track at NEF require good knowledge of at least one key economic policy area in the UK.  They use their strong economic and quantitative research skills and the ability to work effectively as a team to develop high quality research and economic analysis for the organisation and take responsibility for discrete elements of work within projects. Assistant researchers are also able to link research to key contemporary debates and communicate complicated ideas clearly to a variety of audiences, internally and externally. This role will provide research assistance and project support specifically to NEF’s environment and green transitions team, and where relevant, support projects across other thematic areas at NEF as well.
 

Deadline for applications: 14th November 2021, midnight

Interviews: 29th November 2021

Start date: ASAP

Location: flexible. We encourage applicants from outside of London and the South East but requiring occasional travel to our London offices.

To apply and to see more details see the ‘about us/job vacancies’ section of our website.

NEF is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in research and policy making and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We are particularly keen to receive applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic people; people with disabilities; people who identify as being LGTBQIA; people who have a mental health condition; and people who identify as working class or have done so in the past. We are also aware that many highly capable prospective candidates nonetheless rule themselves out of work in research and policy because they underestimate their own ability to do the role. With this in mind, we strongly encourage applications from anyone who is prepared to learn and grow on the job and would like to stress that past experience of working in think tanks is not required.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.  We make use of positive action to select between candidates of equal merit as a way to address under-representation in our workforce.

NEF believes in diversity

Registered charity number 1055254

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

Who We Are

Open Doors is a Christian charity that is looking to recruit Christians to help meet the growing needs of the persecuted church worldwide. Hostility, violence, and abuse of Christians around the globe is on the increase. Open Doors works in over 60 countries to ensure that those facing such persecution are not forgotten but can stand strong to serve their communities and give life.

Job Summary

The post holder will work in the Finance Team delivering a timely, accurate, efficient and effective service to colleagues, suppliers, customers and donors.  The post holder will be responsible for a completing a range of bank and control account reconciliations, maintaining the fixed asset register, assisting with the interpretation of and production management accounts and assist with other ongoing day to day finance work providing cover for colleagues.  The post holder will be expected to use their initiative to resolve queries and provide advice and guidance to colleagues.

The postholder will be expected to work autonomously, be organized and accurate. They will also be required to work to ensure month end, year-end, statutory and regulatory deadlines are met.

This is an ideal role for someone with previous experience in a finance role, or a fully/partly qualified finance professional.

About the Team

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will work closely with the Finance Assistant, Director of Finance, Supporter Services team and all Open Doors UK & Ireland staff.

Hours

15 hours per week. Usually between 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities and Requirements

Bank Reconciliations

• Responsible to complete bank reconciliations for a number of different bank accounts including a Euro denominated account using the Sage accounting package. Our donation income is recorded through our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and then posted into Sage. You will be expected to investigate and resolve any issues and differences working with colleagues from the Supporter Services and other areas across the organisation. The post holder will need to be able to work transactions denominated in a number of different currencies.
• Complete bank reconciliations for sign off by the Finance Manager/Director at the end of each month. It will be your responsibility  to ensure any differences are corrected and that the transactions recorded through the bank accounts on Sage are accurate.
• You will be responsible to liaise with Supporter Services to identify the cause of any differences and work with them to minimize recurrence of errors or discrepancies going forward.

Fixed Asset Register

• The postholder will be responsible to maintain and update he fixed asset register.
• The postholder would be expected to work with colleagues from across the organization to identify and record additions, disposals and write offs.
• Responsible for the calculation and recording of depreciation on the fixed asset register and on sage and then reconciling the register to Sage each month.

Bank Statements

• Reviewing bank statements to identify income which meets certain criteria.
• Flagging and monitoring different types of receipts reflected on the bank statement and taking or flagging for action where necessary.
• Expenditure and procurement
• Advising on expenditure trends and procurement questions as required.

Accruals and Prepayments

• Responsible for identifying and posting accruals and prepayments each month and reconciling the balance to Sage each month and maintaining supporting paperwork.

Management Accounts

• Preparation and distribution of project and other management accounts reports for budget holders each month and reconciling to Sage.
• Reviewing reports and flagging issues to Finance Manager and/or budget holders where necessary.

Budget

• Assistance with budget preparation, monitoring and distribution
• Providing advice to budget holders as required.

Expenditure

• Check and approve payment runs as required, these will include payments to suppliers in the UK and overseas, grants and expense claims.

Month End

• Undertake a review of trial balance ensuring accuracy and resolving any differences/issues as required.
• Prepare and process month end journals in line with timetable.

Intercompany reconciliations

• The postholder will be required to complete the intercompany reconciliation on a monthly basis liaising with different ODI colleagues from different countries to resolve queries or issues as required. Transactions will be denominated in multiple currencies.

Control Account Reconciliations

• Responsible for reconciliation of a number of control accounts including payroll related control accounts and travel.
• Year end
• Contributing to the year-end process including compiling information for the financial statements. The postholder will be expected to assist the auditors with any queries they have related to control accounts completed by them.

Travel

• Providing support to the travel team including intercompany transactions, invoices, and intercompany recharges.

VAT and other statutory returns

• The post holder will be responsible for drafting the VAT return including identifying transactions requiring to be subject to reverse charge.. The postholder will also be responsible for the submission of other regulatory / statutory returns as necessary.

Assistance with and cover for colleagues

Where colleagues are on leave or where support is needed you will be required to provide support across a number of areas:

Payroll and Pension

• Prepare the payroll for ODUK&I and ODI for approval by the Finance Manager/Finance Director. This will include processing starters and leavers, arranging for payment to staff, submission of pension information to pensions providers, submission of payroll to HMRC, dealing with queries and issuing pay slips.
• Administration of the company pension scheme.
• Processing of expense claims for staff, volunteers and board members.

Supplier invoices and expenses:

• Maintenance of purchase invoice register, processing of supplier invoices and expense claims from purchase order to payment including ensuring authorisation, entry onto Sage and arranging for payment.

Documentation

• The Postholder will be expected to develop, update and maintain procedure notes and other process documentation as required.

Banking

•  Arranging for inter account transfers, cash for travel trips, liaising with the bank on queries and providing support to the Finance Manager in administration of the bank accounts.

Other

• Providing administrative support as required
• Any other tasks as required by the Line Manager

The above job description is a guide to the work the job holder may be required to undertake but does not form part of the contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. 

Applying your Christian Faith to this Role

Because of the essential Christian context in which the role will be performed, the role is subject to an occupational requirement under the Equality Act that the post holder be a practising Christian. Each working day will involve collective prayer and worship, together with shared reflections on the work of Jesus Christ. All members of staff at Open Doors are expected to actively participate in this shared time and members of staff take it in turns to lead the act of collective worship.

There will be many ways you will be able to apply your Christian faith and the outworking of your faith to the context of Open Doors. The list below gives some of the expectations of this role but is not exhaustive or intended to limit you:

• contributing to and leading daily devotions (this can be for the whole team or just smaller, departmental groups)
• participating in retreats, days of prayer and fasting, etc.
• committing to private prayer for the work associated with this role and your closest colleagues
• working in such a way so as to reflect biblical principles of leadership and service
• applying biblical principles of godly stewardship to operational responsibilities
• to be open and obedient to God’s voice and direction in relation to any strategic matter and to always seek His will above all else to apply principles of good Christian stewardship to all matters involving money.

Limits of Authority

To operate within the ethos and aims of Open Doors, adhering to budget parameters and the Open Doors’ confidentiality agreement.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Development Team Assistant to join our development team, in Avon, Somerset, and Gloucestershire. You will join us on a part-time, fixed term contract until February 2023. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £18,533 per annum (pro rota £6354.17).

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

The Development Team Assistant Role:

This role will be a fundamental part of taking Scouting to new and underrepresented communities and will involve working directly with both adults and young people to run and support youth provision.

We will focus on your personal development with an induction and training programme, building your skills in the following areas: communication skills, project planning, and organisation presenting and training delivery, working with young people, working in a team, creative thinking, and problem-solving methods as well as core employment skills such as time management, first aid and IT.

Because of the nature of the role, you will need to be self-motivated and able to work remotely from home with regular daytime and evening work out in communities supporting them to create Scouting provision.

What will you be doing in the Development Team Assistant role?

• Supporting the opening of Scout sections in new communities
• Ensuring the good and safe running of the youth sections in accordance with POR responding to the current needs of the Group
• Working together to ensure problems and challenges are overcome
• Welcoming and induct new adults and young people to Scouting
• Undertaking events to attract young people such as school assemblies
• Promoting Scouting through different mediums in the area where the new section is opening
• Supporting and running open evenings and taster sessions for adults and young people
• Recruiting adults and converting parents into volunteers
• Mentoring and inducting new adults in partnership with the Appointments Advisory Committee and Training Team
• Assisting groups to write and implement programme plans
• Running the new section alongside the new adults for a period of time, enabling sustainability following ‘handover’
• Any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Three Counties Team Leader

What we are looking for in our Development Team Assistant:

• Able to work independently of direct supervision
• Able to plan and organise own travel
• Team player
• Be enthusiastic and able to enthuse and motivate others
• Must live in a geographical location to enable effective support to volunteers in the Avon, Somerset, or Gloucestershire area
• Able and willing to work at least two evenings a week and occasional weekends
• Have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work

What we can offer you as our Development Team Assistant:

• 25 days holiday and going up to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 32 days after 5 years’ service
• Additional holidays between Christmas & New Year
• Life Assurance
• Simply Health Scheme
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Free car parking

Closing date:14th October 2021

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies

Working a busy Mental Health Charity. The post holder will assist the client services team with supporting our client base and initiating a wide range of wellbeing and social inclusion activities in Waverley and Guildford, actively recruiting isolated individuals either directly or through partnership working with statutory and third sector providers.

Main duties & responsibilities

1. Provide general client support for Client Services department
2. Undertake regular client check ins via phone or zoom.
3. Maintain Oakleaf’s databases, detailing all communication/actions relating to clients, practitioners, advisors with accuracy and in a timely manner.
4. Liaise with all Oakleaf departments and externally with referring bodies, other support agencies, key workers, carers etc.
5. Assist with conducting Risk Assessments for virtual and outreach wellbeing activities.
6. Assist with marketing wellbeing activities, updating them on Oakleaf’s website and sending Zoom links to clients for online activities.
7. Work with colleagues to monitor the impact of Oakleaf’s services and collect regular feedback from clients.
8. Contribute to the creation of the organisations KPI’s and Case Study
9. Develop and distribute the Safe Haven rota and log daily attendances to Guildford venue.
10. Work on a continual development of more efficient administration systems
11. Undertake initial client assessment and conduct the Recovery Star process with clients including the development of an individual action plan following a person-centred approach.

General

1. Ensure maintenance of a safe and efficient working environment in accordance with current Health and Safety legislation including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH Regulations, Environmental Health and EC Directives.
2. Operate robust and safe levels of practice in regard to lone working.
3. Perform any other reasonable duties as may be requested by the Chief Executive.

This job description is an indicator of general areas of responsibility and will be amended in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation in consultation with the post holder.

The People and Culture team is in an exciting period of growth and is looking for a People and Culture Assistant to join the team. As the People and Culture Assistant you will provide administrative support to the team and assist in the operational function and delivery of the People and Culture team to YoungMinds. 

Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of: experience providing administrative support in a fast paced environment; diligence & ensuring work is accurate with strong attention to detail; ability to organise and prioritise own workload; proficient in using Microsoft Office (intermediate level experience); and generalist HR knowledge or a keen interest in this area.

Purpose of the role:
To provide administrative support to assist in the operational function and delivery of the People and Culture team at YoungMinds.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Own the recruitment admin processes using safer recruitment techniques and provide a professional, quality recruitment service both internally and externally.
• Draft offer letters, contracts and contract addendums, including salary review letters.
• Process leaver admin.
• Support the People and Culture team in obtaining and validating new starter checks, including, references, right to work and DBS.
• Accurately administer all new employee procedures and ensure employee records are complete.
• Assist the People and Culture team with review dates including end of probation, end of fixed term contracts, maternity/paternity leave and advise on related processes.
• With the support of the People and Culture Officers, develop and maintain HR admin processes.
• Support the payroll process, ensuring the relevant changes are recorded on Cezanne.
• Maintain the HR information system (Cezanne) on an accurate and timely basis ensuring all data is complete, accurate and secure in line with GDPR requirements.
• Provide training and support to staff on Cezanne. Responding to queries and resolving issues on the system.
• Administrative support of wellbeing initiatives, such as virtual coffee catch ups “Chatty bean”.
• Maintain and update YoungMinds’ organogram.
• Diary, event and inbox management for the People and Culture team.
• Other duties that may from time to time be necessary, compatible with the nature and grade of this post.
• Maintain knowledge of developments in HR best practice.

Our approach at YoungMinds:

• Ensure that YoungMinds’ HR policy and practice supports and where appropriate drives the organisations work on anti-racism, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ensure YoungMinds’ HR policy and practice is underpinned by safeguarding principles, and contributes to the organisation’s culture of care for staff, volunteers, contractors and young people.
• Work with the Accountability Network Group to support and deliver on the charity’s AJEDI commitments.
• Maintain and observe an appropriate level of confidentiality at all times.
  Form effective working relationships with all staff members, volunteers, child mental health agencies and relevant external organisations, developing proactive approaches and solutions.
• Be responsible and accountable for safeguarding and follow the organisation’s policy and procedures at all times.
• Work in accordance with the organisation’s Vision, Mission and Values and all policies and procedures.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Distribution Centre Assistant to join our team based in Lancing, West Sussex. We will offer you a competitive salary of £20,591 per annum.

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races, and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

The Distribution Centre Assistant Role:

You will be responsible for the smooth running of the Warehouse/Distribution Centre and the movement of merchandise.

Key responsibilities as our Distribution Centre Assistant:

• Assisting in the loading/unloading of suppliers/carrier’s vehicles, as well as the checking and locating of such merchandise that the suppliers have delivered.
• Checking, packing and dispatching of goods to customers, suppliers, and postal services
• Locating, relocating, and repacking where appropriate, of merchandise, returned from customers
• Maintaining accurate systems, checking administration, packing, and dispatching of goods to customers.
• Collecting the Company’s goods and post from all departments situated at Lancing
• Using, cleaning, and carrying out daily checks on a forklift truck as listed on trucks
• Assisting in keeping Distribution Centre and adjoining areas in a clean and tidy condition and complying with health and safety statutory requirements
• Undertaking all necessary training and personal development required to ensure the better performance of duties
• Carrying out any other duties as directed by Distribution Centre Supervisor to the level of the post

What we are looking for in our Distribution Centre Assistant:

• Ability to use a logical approach to the job
• Clear Communication
• Problem Solving
• Accuracy of Work
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Ability to Work in a Team Environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Knowledge of driving a forklift truck or prepared to undertake the training of the same
• Knowledge of first aid at work or prepared to undertake training
• The post holder agrees to comply with the safeguarding rules as set out on TSA’s yellow card at all times and be willing to undertake a DBS check.

What we can offer you as our Distribution Centre Assistant:

• 25 days holiday and going up to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 32 days after 5 years’ service
• Additional holidays between Christmas & New Year
• Life Assurance
• Simply Health Scheme
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Free car parking

We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…

• Up to four personal days of paid leave a year
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Childcare Vouchers
• Flexible working hours
• Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
• Study and volunteer leave

Closing date: Wednesday 16th October 2021

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies.