About the Youth Endowment Fund 

We’re here to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice. 

In recent years violent crime has risen significantly. Homicides, assaults, robberies and offences involving weapons have all seen sustained growth. We have also seen large increases in violent crime involving children and young people. This is a tragedy. Every child captured in these numbers is an important member of our community and society has a duty to protect them. 

The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) is a charity with a £200m endowment and a mission that matters. We exist to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by funding great initiatives, finding what works and working for change - scaling up and spreading the practices that make a difference. 

One of the most important things we do is decide which projects we should fund and evaluate. We want to pick the projects that are most likely to make a lasting difference to keeping children safe. We’ve real experts on our team to help us make those decisions. We’ve staff who are expert on what’s likely to work, others who know how to best evaluate projects, and others who are great at thinking what could be copied and scaled to reach more children. However, unless we’re really well organised, this can all take a long time and – with so many people involved – can get complicated. It’s critical that we have excellent plans and processes for deciding what sort of projects we’ll look for, receiving applications, considering them, setting up evaluations and getting the projects started.

To make this all work, we need someone who’s great at organising and making things happen. They don’t need to be an expert in our work, they need to be great at managing projects, improving systems and processes, and making everything work effectively. This is the role we’re looking to fill. 

Key responsibilities 

Most fundamentally, your job is to make sure that we decide what to fund and evaluate, and get the funding and evaluation in place efficiently and effectively. You’ll develop, lead and champion the processes and systems that you think we need to get this right. To do this you’ll:
 

• Become an expert in our processes for selecting, managing and evaluating projects and always look for ways we can improve the way we do things. You’ll make sure we always follow these processes, so we spend less time thinking about how to do something and more time doing it. 

• Manage the systems we use to fund and evaluate projects. Most importantly, we use Salesforce to assess, select, manage and monitor our funding. You’ll need to become excellent in using and managing this system. This doesn’t mean you must have previously been a Salesforce administrator. This means you know how to get your head around big systems and databases like Salesforce and can make decisions about how such a system should be designed to fit with our processes. It means you’ll work closely with our external developers, you’ll be trained to set up the system for our different funding rounds, you’ll provide training to staff on how to use it and you’ll instil the culture we need to make sure it’s used effectively. 

• Make sure that we’ve a clear plan in place for every time we provide funding and set up evaluations. You’ll brilliantly manage that plan, making sure everyone knows what’s expected of them and by when. 

• Carefully keep track of the resources we need to deliver on each round of funding. You’ll make sure we always have the right amount of time, enough people and the right tools to perform brilliantly. 

• Make sure we have clear agreements in place with our grantees, evaluators and researchers. You’ll have our lawyers to support you, but you’ll become an expert in our agreements and you’ll make sure we have them in place in plenty of time for projects to start. 

• Make sure we have accurate and up-to-date forecasts at all times for the disbursement of funds to grantees and evaluators and to support decisions on the size of each round of funding. 

• Develop excellent reports and dashboards so everyone has the best and most up-to-date information about what’s going on with our funding.

• Ensure we effectively manage our risks when it comes to the distribution of funding. This includes making sure people understand and follow the principles and guidance we have in place to ensure that we keep children safe, operate in line with data protection law and best practice, and we maintain excellent monitoring of our project delivery.

• Line manage a member of staff who leads on meeting the administrative needs of two of our teams working on our funding (our programmes team and our evaluation team). You’ll support this person, ensuring that they have clarity on what their goals are, develop them and help them to do a job they are proud of.

About you 

You’re this sort of person: 

• You’re brilliant at managing big projects and getting things done: You can get your head around big projects that involve many different people, develop excellent plans and make sure everyone knows what’s going on and what their role is. You’ve developed excellent tools and processes for managing projects in the past. In previous roles, people have relied on you to make sure things are well organised and delivered on time.

• You’ve experience working on complex systems: You’re very familiar with customer relationship systems and have ideally used Salesforce before. If you haven’t, you have a proven track record of quickly getting your head around a new system and becoming the ‘go-to’ on it for an organisation.

• You make a lot of data and information seem simple: You understand the importance of good data and reporting and you love getting into the numbers. You’re not only able to extract and analyse data but you’re able to present this in a way which can be easily understood.

• You win people over. People tend to warm to you and respect you. You’ve built good relationships with people at every level alongside those outside the organisation. 

• You work very well in a team. You’re not motivated by being the individual winner. You want the team as a whole, to succeed. You don’t care who gets the credit as long as things get done. 

• You learn fast but remain humble. You’re quick at getting your head around things. It wouldn't faze you to have responsibility for organising things that are new to you as long as you have an expert to ask advice from. You like learning and developing. You know how much you don't know as well as what you do. 

• You don't want your days to pass without making a difference. You want to play a significant part in a charity that is making a difference. You like the idea of doing a job that makes young people safer. 

• You are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. You believe and act in a way that celebrates and encourages a range of experiences, views and values.   

While it’s not a criteria, we’re especially interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of youth violence. 

It’s also important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background. 
 

To apply 

Please apply by 23.59 on 17/10/2021 

You’ll be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at the interview stage. 

• First round interviews will take place in the week commencing 25/10/2021 

• Second round interviews will take place in the week commencing 01/11/2021 

• Third round interviews will take place in the week commencing 08/11/2021 

Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area. 

Would you like to be a part of the UK’s leading education and wellbeing charity, and arguably the most recognisable and iconic of all charity brands with almost 200 years of history?

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our team who is committed to the values of Central YMCA, has pride in their work and believes in the work we do.

Our Values

We are looking for candidates who understand and display our values in the work they do, strengthening our drive towards our purpose:

We are driven by Equity and believe everyone can thrive.

We are Brave, always striving to do the right thing.

We Nurture people to succeed.

We are Creative, adapting and evolving to tackle today’s challenge.

What we offer

Up to 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).

Flexible working

Free Gym Membership (YMCA Club)

A forward-thinking approach to EDI, built by our employees.

A true employee voice sought through effective forums, participative town halls, and regular surveys.

A real opportunity to impact change in the community.

Our Commitment to Equality

Central YMCA is open to applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to equity, acceptance, and inclusion, and provide everyone who works with us the opportunity to reach their potential.

The more diverse our workforce is, the better we become at serving all areas of society and achieving our purpose.

Our doors are open to all and if you connect with our mission, vision, and values, we welcome you to come and be part of our team.

The Role

The Finance Manager wil be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Finance function and for leading on all financial and management accounting processes. Driving the budgeting and reporting cycle, this role is key in ensuring the integrity and quality of financial performance information to support management decision making and providing the Board, Executive Team and Managers with a thorough understanding of Central YMCA’s financial performance.

The day-to-day duties will include:

1. Leadership: Provide effective leadership to the finance team on all matters relating to solid finance operations and robust future financial planning.
2. Management Accounting: Lead the process of management accounting for the Organisation.
3. Budgeting and Planning: Effective management of the organisation’s budgets and
financial performance, including financial forecast and strategic plans.
4. Treasury: Support the Charity’s cash flow management processes.
5. Statutory Reporting, Audit and Risk: Ensure effective management if statutory reporting, managing a smooth annual audit and supporting on completion of the risk
register.

About you

Wea re looking for people with the  following skills, abilities, and qualifications:

• Business related degree or other post graduate qualifications is desirable but not essencial 
• CIMA/ACCA/ACA with significant post qualification experience
• Solid experience of audit and preparation of annual financial accounts under UK GAAP or IFRS and understanding of the obligations of charity SORP
• Experience of managing the full finance function or a breadth of experience managing teams across finance disciplines
• Experience of preparing and critiquing business cases and modelling financial outcomes
• Experience of developing productive professional partnerships with key customers and stakeholders
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting systems
• Project management experience implementing new finance software solutions and/or financial budgeting and reporting processes
• Significant experience of preparation of monthly management accounts
• Experience of managing ESFA contract obligations and understanding of government funding compliance requirements
• An ability to analyse complex financial information and communicate this in easily understood formats to non-financial managers
• Ambitious, entrepreneurial, and highly professional in areas of expertise
• Have a personal reputation for a positive ‘can do’ approach, delivering results on time and to budget, in a supportive and client focussed manner

This really is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and make a real impact in the community. Interested? Click apply now and register your details.

If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist. 

For any individual who will be working with us, all recruitment and engagement processes will be subject to pre-employment checks (including referencing and an appropriate level of disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service).

We have a great opportunity for someone with retail experience to join our High Heavens Reuse Team, as a Retail Shop assistant.

At South Bucks Hospice we promote a friendly and supportive working environment. You will be working as part of your local community, making a difference to the lives of those with life limiting illnesses, their families and carers.  

This is a permanent part-time role paying £8.91 per hour, required to work 30 hours per week, over 4 days. You will receive pro-rata 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service plus an employer contributory pension.

Some of the key responsibilities are:

• Create effective relationships with traders to the benefit of South Bucks Hospice;
• Support the management of the feeder site process resulting in quality donation through the appropriate encouragement of the feeder sites;
• Create a positive environment resulting in a working environment that is clean, Quick and successful resolution of all customer queries and complaints and escalate where necessary;
• Greet customers in an effective and timely manner from first engagement through to processing the sale through the till. 100% compliance with cash handling processes;
• Drive the van to facilitate the collection and delivery of donations if required to do so by the Reuse Shop Manager.

Essential requirements:

• Retail experience, ideally in a charity environment preferred;
• Driving license with no endorsements and for insurance purposes over the age of 25;
• Demonstrate a consistent high standard of work and attention to detail;

• Punctual and presentable;

• Willing to learn;

• Effective Communications with colleagues and Management team;

• Calm temperament under pressured conditions;

• Willingness to travel to other locations;

• Customer Service focussed;
• Approachable and accessible;
• Basic computer skills.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an innovative Shop Manager, who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Mumbles. You will join us working 35 hours per week on a rota basis (to include weekends) and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £19,163.23 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2020, despite all of the challenges, we helped 126,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 345 cats a day!

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.
 
Responsibilities of our Shop Manager:

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:

• Previous retail and people management experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Strong knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers
• Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £19,163.23 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 26 September 2021

Virtual interview date: 06 October 2021

Wadars Animal Rescue has been providing care and protection of animals of all kinds for over 50 years. We rescue and rehabilitate more than 1,500 wildlife and rehome around 400 dogs, cats and other companion animals every year.

As our Wildlife Manager you will be pivotal to the sucess of the Charity in ensuring our wildife unit continues to deliver exceptional care and expand our current service provision. You will also directly contribute to the development of our new wildlife unit to be built during 2022/23.

You will have extensive experience of British wildlife within a similar rehabilitation centre or veterinary setting including initial assessment, first aid, crop feeding and administering medications. You will be an excellent leader and be prepared to train and motivate our team of staff and volunteers, as well as being hands-on in the role. 

Initial assessments will take place via Zoom throughout the recruitment period. Final interviews will be held in Ferring on Wednesday 13th October 2021.

Closing date:  12 noon on Wednesday 6th October 2021.

It is important that you read our recruitment pack and apply using our application form. CVs are not accepted.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an innovative Shop Manager, who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Crawley. You will join us working 35 hours per week on a rota basis (to include weekends) and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £19,163.23 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2020, despite all of the challenges, we helped 126,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 345 cats a day!

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.
 
Responsibilities of our Shop Manager:

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:

• Previous retail and people management experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Strong knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers
• Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £19,163.23 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 10 October 2021

Virtual interview date: 19 October 2021

The South London Gallery (SLG) is a locally, nationally and internationally recognized centre for contemporary art with an acclaimed and award-winning education programme. Founded in 1891 as a purpose-built gallery, the original site has expanded to include the Clore Studio, a flat for artists in residence, and a café (since 2010); an artist-designed garden (opened in 2016); the Fire Station (opened in 2018); and Art Block, a space for local children and families on Sceaux Gardens estate.  

Since its first expansion in 2010, the gallery has grown from welcoming 25,000 visits per year to over 150,000. The SLG is embedded in the local community with a programme that reflects art practices today, supports artists and commissions new work.   

The SLG is seeking an HR and Administration Manager to work closely with the Deputy Director. The post holder will provide HR support across the senior management team and the gallery’s line managers, providing high quality, objective and robust generalist support to ensure the SLG attracts, develops and retains great people. There will be the opportunity to work on key projects such as our health and well-being strategy and embedding our new HR technology as well as work with the Deputy Director on wider administration and policy projects. 

This is a true HR generalist role spanning all elements of the people agenda working in areas including recruitment, employee relations, coaching, training and development and employee engagement. The post-holder will lead on the ongoing development, delivery and review of the HR aspects of our diversity and inclusion policy and action plan. 

This is a new post at the SLG. While it is a stand-alone HR role the post-holder will work closely with the Deputy Director and be supported by an external HR Consultant. 

For more information and details of how to apply at the SLG website.

Modern Art Oxford’s Finance Manager manages the day-to-day administration of the organisation's finances and is the lead for financial reporting.The Finance Manager works with the Head of Finance & Business Strategy to provide comprehensive financial support to the organisation including commercial operations.Working closely with all members of the team, the Finance Manager is responsible for maintaining all financial records and systems, communicating effectively at all levels and demonstrating excellent attention to detail and the highest professional standards.

Principal Responsibilities

• To oversee and carry out all financial, accounting and payroll processes for Modern Art Oxford and be a first point of contact for queries. 
• To work pro-actively alongside the Head of Finance & Business Strategy to produce monthly management accounts, budget-holder and other financial reports and to ensure that income and expenditure are managed within agreed budgets.
• To ensure that the financial affairs of the charity are managed effectively and that financial controls are adhered to at all times.
• To manage the Finance Assistant. 

Financial Accounting

• Oversee the operation of the Sage purchase ledger by the Finance Assistant, keep unpaid balances under review and obtain refunds of credits where appropriate. 
• Oversee the operation of the Sage sales ledger by the Finance Assistant, reviewing the preparation of invoices and ensuring VAT is applied where required, and chase overdue balances to maximise cashflow.
• Liaise with Retail Manager on cashiering and ticket reconciliations.
• Maintain the Sage nominal ledger, ensuring that both nominal and department codes are used correctly, setting up new codes and posting journals.
• Oversee the processing of monthly business credit card bills, ensuring expenditure is correctly allocated. 
• Manage and completely reconcile monthly the organisation's bank accounts, Sage bank control accounts and produce current account analysis for the review of Head of Finance & Business Strategy.
• Carry out financial housekeeping as necessary to ensure that the information on Sage is accurate and up-to-date.
• Keep the charity's fixed asset register up-to-date and prepare monthly depreciation journals.
• Manage the Contemporary Visual Arts Network South East (CVAN SE) accounts. 
• Support the Head of Finance & Business Strategy in preparing the annual statutory accounts, providing schedules, documentation and other information as requested in advance of the annual audit, and liaising directly with the auditors during the audit 
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, reviewing underlying data to ensure information sent to HMRC is accurate.
• Liaise with the Development department on Gift Aid claims and submit to HMRC. 
• Support the Head of Finance & Business Strategy in the preparation of the annual Museums and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief claim.

Payroll

• Manage all aspects of monthly in-house Sage payroll including calculations and payments for staff on contracts and paid by timesheets, pensions, PAYE/NIC, other payroll deductions, Sage journals and reconciliations.
• Ensure that HMRC receive all monthly and annual submission and payments before deadlines. 
• Produce annual P60s for all employees and prepare P45 for outgoing employees.

Management & System Accounting

• Provide support to create and implement new and changes to existing financial systems, ensuring appropriate financial controls and looking for cost and resource savings. 
• Prepare the initial draft of the monthly management accounts and cashflow forecast for the Head of Finance & Business Strategy.
• Provide budget-holders with all information necessary for them to be able to effectively manage their budgets, including quarterly Sage transaction reports, responding to ad hoc queries and the appropriate level of business partnering to achieve reconciliation with budget-holders’ own budget monitoring sheets. 
• Provide support to the Head of Finance & Business Strategy in the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly re-forecasts.
• Create financial models and provide ad hoc financial reports for the Head of Finance & Business Strategy and budget-holders which improve decision-making.
• Support Development with grant applications and financial reports.
• Working with Retail/E-commerce/Art Sales/Hires/Events/Café Managers to produce financial/KPI reports for commercial activities, including weekly flash reports, and with budget-holders to produce capital/project/exhibition reports. 
• Support the Head of Finance & Business Strategy in managing the bank deposits of Modern Art Oxford's endowments and reserves.

General Duties

• Ensure that all financial systems are kept up-to-date including Sage 50.
• Maintain financial control procedures and ensure that these procedures are adhered to by all staff including till floats, signing authorities, expenses, etc.
• Contribute to the completion of statutory and public funding returns to the Charity Commission, Arts Council England, etc.
• Provide cover for the Finance Assistant and deputise for the Head of Finance & Business Strategy e.g. attendance at meetings as required.
• Fulfill other duties reasonably requested by the Head of Finance & Business Strategy. 
• Work closely with MAO team, providing financial information and assistance as required
• Very occasionally attend evening and weekend events. 

JOB TITLE: Operations Manager

REPORTS TO: CEO

DIRECT REPORTS: Programmes Coordinators & Facilitators

LOCATION: London 

WORKING HOURS Part-Time

SALARY: £38,000 – £40,000 (Pro Rata) CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term (6 Months)

WHY DOES THIS ROLE EXIST? 

As the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the operational activities of the organisation - adding value and improving the effectiveness of the entire organisation as well as some of the HR tasks

This role will support the CEO in drafting the annual business plan, funding applications and in ensuring that the objectives set out are delivered and reviewed through an effective, ongoing planning process, monitoring, evaluating, and revising plans where necessary. 

Our job title is Operations Manager, and your key duties are set out in this document. You may, however, be required to perform any other duties as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.

MAIN DUTIES- OPERATIONS

Lead on Safeguarding – as Designated Safeguarding Lead - manage safeguarding and ensure implementation of the Safeguarding Policy and Procedure. 

Work with the CEO to develop and implement an effective business planning process, enabling monitoring, evaluation, and revision of plans to achieve strategic objectives. 

Work with the CEO to research fundraising opportunities and complete funding applications to ensure the long-term sustainability of the organisation.

Work with the CEO to develop and implement annual quality assurance review for all the organisation’s programs and functions.

Work with Programme Assistant to develop and implement operational aspects of program delivery as required.

Support external communications, coordinating the production of digital and printed material, updating the website, and overseeing and ensuring the integrity of the 20/20 Change brand. 

HR Duties

Oversee and ensure HR management - including contracts and correspondence, record keeping, DBS, leave, supervision and appraisal, competency framework, timesheets, employee handbook, and employee relations issues.

Champion a performance culture – promote, enable and monitor performance management within induction, probation, supervision, disciplinary and capability procedures.

Champion and oversee employee wellbeing - in policies and procedures, people management and support, reflective practice, learning and development, and communication. 

Create and implement with support an annual Learning and Development Plan.

Ensure legal compliance is met in all HR activities.

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Operating at management level across one or more of the following areas: education, employment, youth work, criminal justice, mental health, youth development work.

At least two years of HR management, and an understanding of how to ensure practices and policies are appropriate and promote a dynamic culture with highly engaged teams.

Experience in building, motivating, and inspiring staff and holding them to account through performance management.

Experience in working with a Trustee/NED board.

Experience in writing successful funding bids. 

Knowledge of budgetary processes and fundraising practices.

Knowledge of social and public policy, particularly in areas relevant to youth, education, employment, and social mobility. 

Understanding of the Third Sector environment and context.

• 16 hours per week – to be worked over 3 days

• £9,027 per year (based on a full time salary of £21,157)

• Permanent contract

• Based in Beckenham

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind is a highly regarded local charity, helping people to be mentally healthy and working together with those experiencing mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of £5M, over 150 staff and 200 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network

This is a new role to support our Facilities Manager to ensure that the premises across which we operate are fit for purpose and comply with Health & Safety regulations. 

You should have a knowledge or interest in facilities, be organised, practically minded and willing to get stuck in with whatever needs doing.

The role will require travel across the three boroughs of Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich.  There will be the occasional requirement for weekend working. 

Staff benefits include a matched contribution pension scheme, 25 days' holiday (pro-rata, rising with service), quality supervision and training opportunities. See our website for more reasons to work for Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind.

We recognise the importance of having a diverse and inclusive work force, and would therefore particularly welcome applications from the following, currently under-represented, groups:

• People from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds

• Young people

• Disabled people

• People with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities

BLG Mind is committed to meeting the reasonable adjustments of disabled people.

BLG Mind always welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental health problems. 

Closing date: Sunday 26 September (11:59pm)

Likely Interview date: Thursday 7 October 

Please apply via our website

During an exciting time to join SolarAid, a position has arisen at SolarAid for an experienced Supporter Care and Admin Assistant reporting to the Supporter Experience Administrator. You will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of donations, being a first point of contact to supporters and looking after those who engage with SolarAid's activities, as well as having office co-ordination responsibilities. It is a key time for SolarAid as we focus on new ways of engagng supporter and kick-start a new campaign in the Autumn.

Please send your up-to-date CV along with a covering letter or supporting statement telling us how your skills and experience match our requirements. Please also indicate the earliest you would be available to start the role.

Bishopsgate Institute is looking for two Event Support Assistants – Evenings & Weekends on a part time FTC basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly team as we welcome audiences back to our busy and dynamic building. 

Hours: Part-time (minimum 16 hours / week over 7 days on a rota, largely evenings and weekends) 

Salary: £12/ hour

Contract: Fixed term, approx.. Sep – Dec 2021, for immediate start (with possibility of extension or further work depending on business needs) 

We are looking for two Event Support Assistants to support the services of our in-house programme of events. This will include warmly and efficiently welcoming attendees at busy events and checking that Covid-19 entry requirements have been met. This role will also be required to operate the bar, cloakroom and assist the Event Technicians in completing room setups.  

In addition, the role may be required to deliver an excellent box office service. This includes dealing with enquiries and providing reception services to our customers, audiences, students and staff, providing a warm and professional welcome to our building. You will also be responding to enquiries and box office requests in person, over the phone and via email in a timely manner, adhering to our tone of voice guidelines and using our box office system (Spektrix) efficiently. 

Successful applicants will demonstrate a keen understanding of Bishopsgate Institute’s unique offer, and a passion for the work we do. 

We only accept direct applications, and we do not accept CVs. Please no agencies.

To apply, please visit our website.  

Application deadline: 10am on Monday 20 September

First Interviews will be held: Friday 01 October

We value and celebrate diversity, and we welcome applications from under-represented communities in our sector, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+, non-binary, neurodiverse and disabled candidates. We want to make sure we represent the society in which we work but recognise that the cultural sector still has much work to do in this area. If you have any questions on our hiring process or inclusivity policies, please email us.

Our client is seeking an experienced and innovative operations manager who will coordinate and organise key aspects of work for their small but dynamic national charity.

Founded in 1902, they are a charity focussed on enabling the public to have greater access to homeopathy. This post holder will be responsible for managing their grants programme and keeping their office functioning efficiently.

This position will require a senior manager with expert communication skills, who is highly organised, energetic, enthusiastic and independently motivated. Moreover, you will have experience in managing multiple projects and developing systems and strategies that have made a significant positive impact on the operations of an organisation.

Operations Manager Responsibilities:

• Oversight and management of our client's Grants ensuring payments to and reports from recipients at required intervals.
• Manage office work processes, platforms, space and staff to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Monitor and review organisational contracts with a view to consolidating, modifying to increase efficiency and decrease cost to the organisation.
• Maintain good relations with colleagues, contractors, stakeholders, donors and vendors.
• Uphold the principles and policies of the charity.

Operations Manager Requirements:

Essential

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in managing office processes and systems
• Excellent organisational skills
• Proven ability in managing a large programme of work and projects successfully
• Experience in managing contract negotiations, budget management and planning
• Excellent word processing and database skills
• Very strong writing skills in English and ability to produce high quality impactful content
• Ability to get results in a resource-constrained environment
• Flexible and adaptable with good interpersonal skills and a ‘can-do’ approach
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Positive, resilient and supportive

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Experience of working in the charity or other not-for-profit organisations
• Understanding of government decision-making bodies and processes
• Commitment to complementary approaches to healthcare

The office works on a largely virtual office-based arrangement. The post holder will be expected to be in the London office for particular meetings with the remaining time working virtually from home.

About our client:

They are the United Kingdom’s leading homeopathic charity committed to the promotion and practice of homeopathy. They want homeopathy to be available for everyone who needs it and offer affordable high-quality healthcare from their network of charitable clinics. They also fund research and training for homeopaths and medical professionals.

Location: Home and London based
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time, 21 hrs per week over 3 days
Salary: £18,000 - £21,000 actual per annum (£38,000 - £45,000 per annum pro-rata)
Benefits: 13 days annual leave (22 days per annum pro rata) and more

You may have experience of the following: Operations Manager, Operations Coordinator, Operations Assistant, Business Manager, Project Manager, Office Manager, Office Administrator, PA, Personal Assistant, EA, Executive Assistant, Secretary, Project Management, Programme Manager, Programme Management, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Year Here is a platform for entrepreneurs who want to tackle problems that matter, consisting of a one-year Fellowship and an Accelerator programme offering investment and business support.

Since launching at 10 Downing Street in 2013, we’ve worked with over 250 aspiring social entrepreneurs and launched award-winning social ventures like Appt Health, Migrateful and Chatterbox.

ABOUT THE ROLE

YH is at an exciting and critical time in its evolution and development. With our new board, a growing team, more face-to-face learning and exciting changes to our branding and curriculum, the next 12 months are set to be a monumental time for Year Here. 

We require an organised, proactive, team player to work closely with our Operations and Communications team to deliver against our ambitious plans and objectives for the future. This role would suit someone who loves organising and managing things, would be described as a ‘completer finisher’, thrives on being given an outcome and asked to make it happen, is good with words as well as numbers, and who loves being part of a committed and supportive team.

The Operations and Communications Assistant will report to the Head of Operations and will also work closely with the Head of Communications.

This is a London-based role. We are open to full-time or 4 days per week or flexible hours to suit caring responsibilities.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 18th September.

The salary is between £21,000 and £25,000.

YOUR OBJECTIVES

• Be responsible for creating a great working environment for the Year Here team ensuring that studio and operational systems are working well. 
• Work closely with our Head of Operations to deliver high-quality systems and processes to enable our team and business to deliver effectively against our mission and strategy. 
• Deliver a number of the key elements of our communications strategy to enable us to maintain and continue our strong brand and profile. 
• Support delivery of our twice-yearly Fellow recruitment campaigns to enable us to continue to attract diverse talent to our programmes.
• Be a great team player getting involved and supporting the range of events, projects and campaigns that we produce every year.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer our systems and website

Year Here uses a range of operational systems (Google Workspace, Airtable, Trello, etc.) to support effective working. You will manage these systems, supporting the Year Here team and Fellows to work efficiently and effectively. You will also maintain our website, keeping it updated with new images, content, profiles and information.

• Manage our external communications channels

You will monitor and manage email inboxes, dealing with enquiries and making sure messages are received by relevant team members. You will also oversee community engagement on social media by monitoring Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn inboxes, replying to comments and engaging with relevant platforms.

• Manage a stimulating and functional workspace

Year Here has an exciting partnership with the RSA. As part of our relationship with the organisation, we have access to office and workspace in RSA House for our team and Fellows. You will lead on ensuring our office is a functional, flexible and well-run space for our both team and our Fellows.

• Support our comms strategy

You will use scheduling tools to post across our social media channels, help build email campaigns on Mailchimp and use analytical tools to report on digital activity. You will help to maintain relationships with recruitment partners, advertisers and press to help us spread the word about the Fellowship. This may also involve supporting the delivery and promotion of events, and liaising with alum and freelancers on projects.

• Support effective financial management

Our client relationships, supplier relationships and financial compliance are built on solid financial management. You’ll support the Head of Operations to deliver some of Year Here’s routine financial processes.

ABOUT YOU

We’re keen to hear from a range of applicants from diverse professional backgrounds who can demonstrate some, or all, of the following capabilities:

• You’re diligent and ordered in your work.

People know you as highly organised and it irks you when things aren’t in their right place. You’re happy to help others bring similar order to their work and their environment. Your attention to detail is fantastic and juggling several tasks and priorities comes naturally to you.

• You’re a reliable and flexible team player.

You’re keen to support others in the most effective way possible. You’re as comfortable supporting your colleagues on some tasks as you are taking ownership for others. You always do what you say you’re going to do, communicate well with your team and delight in going the extra mile for the people you work with.

• You’re a thoughtful and adaptable communicator.

You’re an excellent written and verbal communicator with the ability to adapt your tone and style to the context and audience. You’re as comfortable providing warm, informative and prompt responses to queries from prospective Fellows as you are crafting an engaging social media post.

• Experience managing social media accounts.

You are familiar with the functions of multiple social media channels (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) and are comfortable writing captions, scheduling posts and managing our online community.

• Confident with IT systems.

You might not have used all of the software we use at Year Here but you're confident with IT systems and can demonstrate experience in line with some of the following areas: administering business systems (eg. Google Workspace), managing productivity tools (eg. Slack), using CMS platforms (eg. Wordpress), scheduling social media (eg. Hootsuite), building email campaigns with CRMs (eg. Mailchimp). You’re comfortable using the Microsoft Office suite, particularly organising information and data in Excel.

• You’re committed to social justice, diversity and inclusion

You understand the need to dismantle unjust systems and you are committed to this work. You know that this starts with being engaged in personal work to better understand your part in patriarchy, systemic racism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism and other oppressions.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• £21,000 to £25,000 per annum initially, depending on experience;
• Access to tonnes of events and training sessions delivered by some of the leading lights of the social entrepreneurship world;
• A strong commitment to personal and professional development – with a personal £500 annual training budget;
• A beautiful central London office based within RSA House;
• Up to 3% contribution to your pension;
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days’ paid annual leave per year, plus all bank holidays off.

TO APPLY

• Tell us about yourself and why you want this role.
• Tell us about a time you supported a colleague or a team to complete a piece of work or a project.
• Tell us where you heard about this role.
• Attach your CV and/or link us to a LinkedIn profile.

The closing date for the role is midnight on Sunday 18th September.

There is a 3-stage selection process:

1. Submission of CV and cover letter as detailed above
2. An initial video interview (30 minutes) – Tuesday 28th September
3. A final round interview and a test (120 minutes) – Tuesday 5th October 

Year Here recognises that some communities have been historically excluded from the Social Innovation space. We are committed to playing our part in ensuring talent from within these communities can take part in our programme. We pride ourselves in fostering diverse talent, faculty and curriculum and believe lived experience drives innovation. We actively encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQI+, Neurodiverse and Disabled communities to apply for our Programme. Please reach out for more information about our Black Lives Matter, Anti-Racism and Diversity and Inclusion Commitments or our hiring and selection practices.

WHO WE ARE

Unlike a traditional Master's, the Year Here Fellowship is an immersive, action-oriented postgrad course. Over one year, diverse and multidisciplinary cohorts of Fellows learn at the frontline of inequality – in care homes, homeless hostels and schools across London. Supported by a rigorous social innovation curriculum and industry mentoring, they found some of the most promising social startups in the UK.

Our new Year Here Accelerator supports those emerging businesses with investment, specialist business support, access to clients, and office space.

We’re also launching the Year Here Foundation, a new charity aiming to widen access to social entrepreneurship through the provision of financial bursaries and other practical support to high-potential entrepreneurs from low-income backgrounds.

Our growth

Since launching at 10 Downing Street in 2013, we have grown steadily. Today, we are a team of 12 and a faculty of 80+ social impact experts. We turnover £850,000 / year.

Our business model is unique. We don’t charge a tuition fee for the Fellowship. Instead, Fellows work on real-world social projects that we are paid for. This income, along with some recurring grants, covers the cost of the programme. The Accelerator makes money by taking a cut of the startup investment raised and a small stake in each company. The Foundation raises funds from philanthropists who share our mission.

Year Here is a social enterprise; meaning that our purpose is to create positive change in society rather than to maximise shareholder profits. Our Articles of Association state that at least 20% of our profits must be reinvested in our social mission.

Social Impact

Year Here’s 256 Fellows have collectively volunteered over 160,000 hours in frontline services – including homeless shelters, care leavers’ services​ and pupil referral units – and launched 42 new social ventures backed by Nesta, The Observer, Ashoka, UnLtd, Bethnal Green Ventures and the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.

These ventures include: 

• Birdsong, a fashion brand selling clothes made by women’s groups, from older knitters to migrant seamstresses, with a ‘no sweatshops, no photoshop’ ethos.
• Fat Macy’s, a restaurant that trains homeless Londoners, with profits helping them raise a deposit for their first flat.
• Appt, a HealthTech company that uses behavioural economics to improve uptake of preventative healthcare measures in diverse patient communities.