Listening Books is a charity providing an excellent audiobook lending service to people whose illness, disability, learning or mental health condition impacts on their ability to read the printed word. We have over 9,000 audiobook titles in our online and postal catalogue and serve some 100,000 members across the UK every year.

We have a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join our team as a part-time Membership Assistant (17.5 hours per week) to help grow Listening Books' reach. The successful candidate will build and develop relationships with local partner charities and other relevant organisations to increase referrals to our service, as well as marketing the service through other relevant channels. This is an exciting time to join the charity following the launch of our new website and as we continue to grow our impact.

Main duties:

1. To build and develop relationships with various disability charities, educational centres and other relevant groups and organisations around the UK with the aim of recruiting new service users to Listening Books’ free audiobook membership programme.

2. To represent Listening Books at exhibitions and other relevant meetings around the UK from time-to-time to promote the charity, including giving demonstrations of the service.

3. To undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably required in a small charity where flexibility is essential.

4. To work in a way that ensures the security and confidentiality of all personal data processed by Listening Books.

Person Specification:

Essential
1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) when dealing with a wide range of people.

2. Research skills to utilise the internet and other means to identify new sources of eligible members who would benefit from Listening Books’ services.

3. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively and proactively prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.

4. Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and Outlook.

5. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

6. A strong commitment to Listening Books’ mission and a desire to help it achieve its aims and ideals.

Desirable
1. Experience of working or volunteering in the charity or disability sector.

2. Demonstrable experience of building relationships and partnerships with charities and community groups, particularly referral schemes.

Salary: £23,000 P.A. (pro-rata)

Location: Southwark, London, Greater London. We are currently working remotely, with the expectation we will have a phased return to the office in 2022.

Job Type: Permanent contract, Part-Time for 17.5 hours per week

Benefits:

Matched contribution pension scheme up to a maximum of 8% of an employee's (gross) salary, following successful probation period. We also offer an interest free travel loan for eligible employees and paid sight tests, plus 20 days annual leave (pro-rata).

Working as part of a busy Events team, you’ll take on a varied and interesting role. Day to day, you’ll build valuable experience as you plan and deliver our diverse events programme. It includes in person and virtual conferences, online webinars, roundtables, workshops, receptions and dinners. You’ll act as project manager for a number of these events, tackling all aspects of production, logistics and operations.

Creating high quality events takes teamwork, and you’ll need to support your colleagues. You’ll also need to be flexible, diligent and comfortable being the main point of contact for everyone from sponsors to speakers. Clear communication is key, along with good organisation. Professional and efficient, you’ll thrive on ever-changing challenges.

To join us, you’ll need a degree (or equivalent) and some experience of event management. You should have run both virtual and in-person events before. With this background, you’ll know how to manage administration, budgets and all kinds of people. Calm, collaborative and a natural planner, you’ll support the Fund’s work and be motivated by our values.

Here at the Fund, we actively encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds, people from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBT+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

Our premises in London are open and for the rest of the year our staff are working in the office at least one day per week. We are in the process of developing our working patterns in the longer term (from 2022) which we expect to include some time working from the office each week to better deliver our work and support our colleagues and clients.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 3 November at 9am. 

Please note that in order to apply, you must have documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK. Please do not send CVs. Applications must be submitted using The King’s Fund application form. No agencies please.

Midaye is looking to employ a diligent and highly organised Data Management & Monitoring Officer to provide:

1. Effective oversight of data collection, management and data employment for multiple, community-based projects.
2. Setting and assessing project outputs and outcomes.
3. Writing reports for funders and other stakeholders, and providing data analysis.

The successful candidate will help us work effectively and efficiently to design, deliver and oversee data management systems and processes which ensure that our clients are most effectively served and our management and stakeholders have access to the information they require. 

The new Data Management & Monitoring Officer will be a central part of our close-knit, vibrant and committed staff team. We work with members of the BME communities in West London for whom English is an additional language. Our clients are usually first- and second generation refugees, ex-refugees and migrants. We help them become healthier, better educated and more informed about services. Our activities empower, advocate for and support the most disadvantaged and isolated members of these communities. 

If you would like to join us in providing our crucial community services, you must demonstrate that you are highly organised and efficient, able to prioritise and manage your workload and can support a diverse staff team in providing services to our clients. You will need to have a good understanding of community organisations, excellent interpersonal skills and high levels of emotional and cultural competency. Project management experience, report writing skills, data management and processing and confidence with IT systems and database management are also necessary. 

In return, you will gain the satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a difference to disadvantaged and deprived communities in London. Your role will be a crucial one within Midaye, and the work you do keeping us organised and on track will be appreciated by staff, volunteers, trustees and clients alike. You will have the opportunity to grow in your role, and to gain experience in all areas of running a busy charity. You will be part of a friendly staff team who work towards Midaye’s goals with commitment and good humour. 

We are looking for a committed and proactive individual with knowledge and interest in social welfare advice and support. The post holder will provide casework support to advisors in our casework team and our Pro Bono Project Co-ordinator. This role will support the day to day running of our casework services and the co-ordination and administration of our Pro Bono Project. The post-holder will engage with our clients on a daily basis and have the opportunity to assist them with form filling. The role is the ideal opportunity to gain insight into social welfare advice and casework.

Z2K is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of poverty, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We welcome evidence of experience from both work and non-work settings such as volunteering and personal life.

Closing Date: Midnight 21th November 2021

Interview & Assessment date: Thursday 2nd December 2021 

Are you passionate about social change?

Are you highly-organised and do you have project management skills?

Would you like to be part of an organisation that is opening up access to funding
and skills for exciting small charities and social enterprises?

The Fore is a seed funder for charities and social enterprises. We bring together social entrepreneurs, businesses and funders to unlock 21st century solutions to society’s greatest challenges. We support and scale-up fresh solutions to pressing issues including knife crime, childhood obesity, social isolation, food poverty and homelessness.

The Fore is now recruiting a Programme Manager to join our forward-thinking, welcoming team and play a pivotal role in ambitious plans to lead change in the funding sector. We are looking for someone who will bring initiative and enthusiasm. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with fantastic management, coordination and interpersonal skills. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and from all sections of the community.

Every hour, two people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s. In fact, it’s the fastest
growing neurological condition in the world. So we urgently need new treatments,
more support for people living with the condition and more funds to find a cure. In
the last 50 years, we’ve invested more than £100 million in cutting-edge research to
uncover the causes of Parkinson’s. We believe we’re close to finding a solution. But
not close enough. That’s why we need more people like you.

In this key position, you’ll take responsibility for our company secretarial activities
and ensure we maintain the highest standards of governance whilst our Company
Secretary is on maternity leave. Providing close support to the Chair, CEO, General
Counsel and trustees, you will make certain we fully meet our obligations as a
registered charity and manage board and committee meetings effectively to deliver
real change for people with Parkinson’s.

From co-ordinating the preparation of the Annual Report and the legal and
procedural aspects of our AGM to filing our statutory returns, you will champion
best practice and continuous improvement in everything we do – so we need an
exceptional professional. You must be confident and adept at using a variety of
digital platforms to improve collaboration and productivity, with a knowledge of
good governance practices and legislation (ideally in the charity sector). You will
also be experienced in supporting boards and trustees and meticulous in your
attention to detail. Equally importantly, you will be adept at building productive
relationships, capable of reaching clear and balanced judgements and skilled in
explaining complex issues to diverse stakeholders – and you will be ready to take
the lead and really make your mark on the charity.

In return, we offer all the convenience of home working plus an exceptional package
of benefits including flexible hours, up to 27 days’ annual leave, a pension scheme
with generous employer contribution and an employee assistance programme.

Closing Date: 21 November 2021

Interviews will be held on 29 November 2021.

Operations Administrator

We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to provide effective operational and administrative support to colleagues locally and across the UK as needed.

Position: Operations Administrator

Location: Walton-on-Thames (with some home-working on an agreed basis)

Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week - negotiable work pattern TBC

Salary: £23,000 - £24,000 pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Excellent benefits package including 35 days per year (inclusive of bank holidays), Employer Pension contribution of 5%, Death in Service benefits, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity for flexible working.

Closing Date: 30th October

Interviews: Week commencing 8th November

The Role

The Operations Administrator will have the lead role in managing the reception for the charity ensuring calls and emails appropriately directed to relevant staff. This is a key position at the charity co-ordinating the UK wide administrative processes and systems.

This includes supporting with recruitment and HR administration, maintaining office contracts, and communicating with suppliers and contractors for procurement of goods and services.

Please note that the office based location may change, as a relocation is currently being planned but will still be within a commutable distance.

About You

As Operations Administrator, you will have solid background in administration and experience in a financial or HR setting.

You will have experience of:

• Being responsible for maintaining and developing clear and efficient administrative systems and processes
• Supporting the recruitment process and providing staff with an induction of office procedures
• Procurement of utilities, telecommunications contracts, equipment and services

When applying for this role you will be asked to submit a CV and Covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4.

About the Organisation

The charity improves the health and wellbeing of children and adults through the healing power of live music. Every year, professional musicians share live music with over 100,000 people from across the UK, who may not otherwise get to experience it. This includes those living with dementia, mental health problems, or who are seriously ill. 

The charity is an equal opportunities employer. It welcomes enquiries from everyone and values diversity in the workforce and is committed to safeguarding. This role will require a basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) or equivalent check

You may also have experience in areas such as Operations Administrator, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Coordinator, Fundraising Administrator, Gifts Administrator, Donations Administrator, Operations Admin, Operations Coordinator, Operations Admin, Junior Operations Assistant, Operations Officer, Grants Administrator, Senior Finance Administrator, Donor Support, Administration Coordinator, Admin, Administrator, Administration, Donations Administrator, Supporter Administrator, Finance Admin, Finance Administrator, Finance Coordinator, HR Administrator, HR Admin, Human Resources Administrator, HR Coordinator, HR Support Administrator, HR and Finance Administrator, Personnel Administrator, Finance and HR Administrator.

”We sort out problems together, for good.”

Citizens Advice Southwark has a track record of delivering high-quality services from its offices in Peckham and Bermondsey and outreach locations across Southwark and South East London. We sort out problems together, for good, by providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice across all areas of social welfare law, and through using the experience of our clients to bring about positive change through research and campaigns

Operations Administrator

NJC Scale 5 - £25,896 to £28,205 per annum pro rata

Part-time 22.5 hours (9.30am - 2.00pm Monday to Friday)

Permanent Position

Funded by London Borough of Southwark.

Working as part of the Operations Team, you will undertake a range of administrative and support duties to ensure the smooth running of Citizens Advice Southwark.

You will need significant experience of administrative work in an office setting, either paid or voluntary, experience in using IT and a commitment to work within the aims, principles and policies of the Citizens Advice Service.

The successful applicant will be experienced in providing administrative support in a busy work environment, including maintaining financial records using Sage or similar software, and using Microsoft office suite of packages, especially excel. You will have good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to a wide cross section of the public, as well as the ability to prioritise and manage your workload effectively.

The post holder will be required to work between our Peckham, Bermondsey and Walworth offices according to operational needs, and at other locations within the Borough of Southwark.

Closing date: 9.00 am Monday 1 November 2021

Interviews: Friday 5 November 2021

For further information and an application pack please visit our website via the Apply button.

We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, an employer matched pension contribution up to 10% salary, and training and development opportunities to continue your professional development.

Citizens Advice Southwark is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.

Job Title: Finance and Operations Assistant

Reports to: Finance and Operations Manager

Language Requirements:    Fluent in English

Location: Hybrid working- Remote & Central London

Salary: £23,000-£26,000 + Study support

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

The Charity

Founded in 2015, Breaking Barriers is a charity with a mission to help refugees in London gain the knowledge, confidence and experience to secure stable and fulfilling employment in their new home. We offer effective and flexible employment support in direct partnership with businesses that help refugees secure work, progress into better jobs, and successfully integrate into UK society. We have a unique approach, working with corporate partners to help refugees develop careers that match their skills, experience and aspirations. 

Since Breaking Barriers’ inception in 2015, we have supported over 1,100 people from a refugee background and have ambitious plans to expand this as part of our strategic plan. We concentrate on getting things done in a flexible environment where everyone is encouraged to take ownership and contribute. We are a team of 36 employees supported by several hundred volunteers, who are all driven and committed to helping London’s refugee community. We are looking for a similarly driven and ambitious individual keen to join an enterprising organisation where they can benefit from the opportunity to innovate and shape the direction of the charity. Colleagues who thrive are passionate, driven and have the confidence to work autonomously while remaining team players and sharing credit with all involved. 

 We are looking for someone who lives and breathes our values: 

• Mission-led: our clients come before everything else. 
• Welcoming: we want all people to feel happy, comfortable and secure with us. 
• Collaborative: we are supportive and considerate, curiously exploring other viewpoints to find solutions. 
• Enterprising: we are discerningly bold, entrepreneurial and have the courage to give things a go. 

Role overview

The overall purpose of this role is to create a safe, welcoming and confidential office environment for Breaking Barriers staff, volunteers and clients. With an eye for detail, this team member will be entrusted with vital administrative and operational tasks and to provide day to day support for the charity’s core functions, including Finance, HR and IT. Juggling routine workstreams with ad hoc tasks, this role will involve coordinating petty cash, onboarding new staff, confidential data management, and helping to troubleshoot issues that arise in day-to-day work.

The postholder should be excited about the work Breaking Barriers does and willing to support their colleagues in helping the charity to achieve its mission. They will demonstrate flexibility, a can-do attitude, sound judgement, reliability, and discretion. This role is a great opportunity for someone with a hands-on mindset and an interest in pursuing a career in finance who is always looking to get stuck in and execute operational tasks in an efficient and effective way.

The Finance & Operations Assistant will help power everything that we do – this is a great opportunity to learn first-hand how a start-up charity operates and play a key role in our future success. 

Key Responsibilities
We are a fast-growing charity that prides itself on its flexibility and responsiveness so your responsibilities may change, develop and grow according to the needs and development of our programmes.

1. Finance duties 

• Obtaining, filing, and processing supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Reconciling bank statements.
• Managing expense systems. 
• Supporting with the preparation of various reports. 
• Supporting with month end and year end processes.
• Supporting with the annual audit.
• Dealing with a range of queries and identifying and resolving issues.
• Carrying out daily petty cash duties to ensure the smooth running of operations when face-to-face delivery resumes
• Helping to improve controls and process around finance and operations to ensure the smooth running of the organisation.
• Supporting the finance function with other finance processes.
• Supporting on large contract management to maintain good working relationships

2. HR Support

• Streamlining the onboarding process for new starters, including setting up equipment, logins, and paperwork, introducing them to BB’s processes and systems and teams. 
• Coordinating the leaver’s process including asset returns and ensuring the secure transfer of data. 
• Carrying out and reviewing wellbeing checks on staff. 

3. Office and facilities management

• Take overall responsibility and ownership for the Breaking Barriers office, ensuring it is a welcoming, secure, and safe environment for staff, volunteers, and clients. 
• Managing the room booking system and monitoring the remaining credits. 
• Assist staff with remote working and facilitate hybrid working patterns
• Maintain inventory of office assets and accounts to ensure charity property is being used responsibly and in line with GDPR.
• Liaise with building management and third-party providers to resolve general facilities issues.
• Support the Health and Safety lead in identifying and implementing improvements to office safety and security. 
• Ensure cleaning and hotdesking systems are working effectively to create a positive and clean working environment.
• Provide ad hoc support to staff on practical and technical issues. 

4. IT support

• Procurement & Setup of new equipment, including laptops, phones, tablets and electronic accessories. 
• Reallocating and monitoring existing equipment as necessary.

5. General operational support

• Responding to general enquiries or redirecting complex enquiries to different teams. 
• Contributing to the wider team by participating in projects, working groups and other initiatives.

Person Specification

Essential

• An interest in pursuing a career in accountancy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact confidently and with diplomacy both internally and externally.
• Meticulous and detailed in completing forms and paperwork.
• Highly organised and able to prioritise conflicting deadlines. 
• Ability to manage and schedule time and prioritise tasks in a busy environment. 
• Able to follow set processes, and to identify and implement improvements.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced IT skills.
• Able to find creative solutions and has a continuous improvement mindset. Looks for new and better ways to do things.
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information.
• A demonstrable interest and commitment to working with marginalised populations, particularly refugees.

Desirable

• Experience of data protection and health and safety protocols.
• Lived experience - we welcome applicants from a refugee background. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please submit a CV and Covering Letter. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Applications close on 1st November. 

We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. 

Location: Flexible - Homeworking or based in our London office or one of our regional offices with regular travel to the London office.

The Senior Digital Manager role provides opportunities to visit spectacular heritage sites, engage with English Heritage teams across departments, and build valuable knowledge and expertise of working on world-class digital interpretive content for the museums and heritage sector. The post-holder will also be a key member of the Learning and Interpretation Department, which aims to create inspiring, engaging and dynamic interpretation for people across England, ensuring the Stories of England remain relevant and engaging for generations to come.

You'll be line-managed by the Head of Learning and Interpretation and work closely with colleagues from every division within English Heritage, including Learning, Interpretation, Historians, Curators, Conservation, Gardens, Content Marketing, Social Media, Development and IT.

You will line manage a close-knit team of three Digital Content Editors and one Kickstart Digital Content Assistant.

The Senior Digital Manager leads English Heritage's Curatorial Digital Team. The team is responsible for digitally interpreting English Heritage's sites, collections, research and the work of our experts. Content is produced primarily for English Heritage's online estate, including website, apps, and multimedia channels, but the role also advises and, where appropriate, collaborates on elements of on-site digital interpretation.

The Senior Digital Manager develops and delivers the Curatorial Digital Content Strategy, identifying user needs, business priorities and key opportunities to ensure that content is designed in a user-centric manner that showcases the best that English Heritage has to offer and enhances the experience of our online and on site visitors.

We strive to be an inclusive employer and are always looking for people who reflect the diversity of the country today, to help us make it more relevant to the diversity of the people, communities and places we serve. We continually look for new ways to promote the past in a way that is inclusive to all and that celebrates the cultural diversity of England's heritage.

From remote sites to inner city monuments, from regional teams to our Head Office, the diversity of our teams is critical to making sure our shared heritage is inclusive, exciting and accessible.

You'll find it's a workplace like no other - taking you behind the scenes of these extraordinary sites and supporting you to share your ideas, inspire others and make a difference.

By joining us, you'll enjoy the rewards of a great team environment in inspiring locations, helping to make our site a wonderful place to visit. You'll also be joining our charity, which through our 400+ historic monuments, buildings and sites, brings the story of England to life for over 10 million visitors each year. We offer a competitive benefits package including a generous pension, 25 days leave a year and free entry to all English Heritage properties for you, another adult and up to 6 children (under the age of 19).

Interviews will be held over Zoom on Thursday 18 November 2021. Due to the limited availability of the interview panel it may not be possible to make alternative arrangements.

Closing date: 07/11/2021 23:59:59

Shows PR Manager

Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum, plus benefits

35 hours per week

London SW1

Are you a self-motivated, experienced PR Professional looking for your next role at one of the UK’s leading charities, working on some of the country’s most high profile events?

This is a hugely exciting opportunity for a dynamic, experienced senior PR professional to oversee the press and PR function for the RHS flower shows, including the internationally renowned RHS Chelsea Flower Show, RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival and RHS Flower Show Tatton Park.

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has been the national force behind gardening for more than 210 years, and today our vision is more relevant than ever to enrich everyone’s life through plants, making the UK a greener and more beautiful place. RHS Shows provide a fantastic platform to promote this vision and inspire even more people to garden and grow plants for their health, wellbeing and the environment.

Managing a small team within the wider RHS Communications division the RHS Shows PR Manager is responsible for generating sustained and high profile media coverage of RHS Shows to support the delivery of visitor and revenue targets, and for managing crisis communications. This role is also responsible for promoting the charitable purpose of the RHS to increase understanding of the organisation and reach new audiences.

This is a high-profile, challenging and diverse role for a self-motivated and experienced PR professional. You will have a proven record of delivering significant national and regional, consumer-facing media campaigns that involve supporting hundreds of stakeholders with different agendas and will have experience of managing a team and working across a number of projects in a fast-paced environment. You will have solid experience of crisis communications and project management. You will have a positive and proactive approach, be a great communicator and have an excellent knowledge of the UK media landscape.

There is a requirement to have a flexible approach to working hours during the busy show season, as well as the ability to travel to and work at various locations around the UK.

The RHS provides a number of great benefits for employees including:

• Free parking for staff working at one of the five gardens

• Free access to all RHS Gardens and Flower Shows

• 20% discount on all RHS Retail

• Discounted food and drink from the catering outlets at the gardens

• Employee discounts at high street retailer and cash back scheme

• 25 days’ holiday (increasing to 28 and 30 with service)

• Bike to work scheme

• Pension with employers’ contribution, which increases with length of service

• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and immediate family

• Monthly Garden magazine and access to gardening advice

• Sponsorship for external studies

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment.  We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Application deadline: 5th November.

Online Marketplace Assistant

Salary: Circa £17,375 pa + excellent benefits

Contract: Permanent, Full-time - 37.5 hours per week (2 days working from home)

Location: Grantham, National Distribution Centre, Barkston Heath NG32 2DE

Application method: In our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, we are using Anonymous CVs through our recruitment portal. Please therefore ensure that you have completed the 'Work History' section of the application form and that you have answered the application questions. You will be asked to upload a CV, but we will not be using this as part of the shortlisting process and it will therefore not be reviewed. Please also include a Cover letter explaining your motivation for wanting to apply and how you experience meet the role requirement.

Closing date: Wednesday 10th November 2021 11:59

Please apply early to avoid disappointment, we may close the role before the deadline if we receive a high amount of applications.

If you enjoy seeking out hidden gems, have a creative flair and an interest in online retail then come and join Cancer Research UK's new eBay Shop team as one of our Marketplace Assistants!

We have x 2 Permanent opportunities available

This could suit a Retail Assistant or Ecommerce Assistant, you could own your own Etsy or have worked in charity retail.

We are looking for a hard-working individual with excellent IT skills to support in all aspects of the operation, stock sorting, photography, listing, and dispatch.

For a full job description please see here:

Some of the key duties you can expect to have are...

Item photography

• Creating detailed product listing cards for each item in preparation for listing

Product listing

• Ensuring all listings have an accurate and enticing description

Stock sorting

• Unpacking deliveries and sorting items into the correct categories

Dispatch

• Prepare customer orders for dispatch - this includes lifting and moving stock of different weight and sizes where appropriate

• Picking, packing and sorting sold items within the dispatch department

CRUK

• Ensuring equality and diversity is celebrated and considered as part of all decisions taken

• Committed to Cancer Research UK's vision in beating cancer sooner

To be successful in this role, we are looking for...

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to positively influence

• Proactive and dynamic approach

• Proficient in IT, including the use of databases and Microsoft packages

• Experience of working with targets

• Excellent eye for detail

• Proven ability to use own initiative

• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure whilst maintaining high standards

• Excellent time management

About the Young Foundation

Connected, thriving communities are the foundation of our society. They keep us safer, happier, and healthier – more resilient and able to face shared challenges. Today, the Young Foundation’s mission is to enable the development of connected, more sustainable and stronger communities across the UK. We do this through amplifying the stories and lived experiences of people in our communities; using this to drive locally-led community action and enterprise. We use what we learn across different communities to spot national patterns of need and opportunity, then work with national partners to support new ideas to tackle those shared challenges. Bringing together our own – and other people’s – work, we are building a shared body of evidence, tools, and insight about how communities are taking action on the issues that affect them.

About the role

To provide professional administrative support to the Operations team including diary management for the CEO, minute taking for the Board and Committees, and HR and finance administrative tasks. Training and support will be provided if required for HR and Finance tasks.

Benefits: 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 3 days off between Christmas and New Year’s.

For more information and how to apply, please visit our website. 

The closing date for applications is 9:00 am on 3rd November 2021.

The selection process will consist of a virtual interview and task. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by Monday 8th November 2021.

Please note we will only contact applicants after the closing date.

Interviews will take place on 11th and 12th November 2021 via video-call.

The Young Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and as part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of our team we actively encourage people from Black and Ethnic Minority or other under-represented groups to apply for this role. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity

ThinkForward delivers unique, personalised coaching programmes for young people at a key stage in their lives, enabling them to overcome the challenges they face and make a successful transition into work. Every young person takes part in workplace activities to develop their life goals and readiness for work. We raise the voices of our young people and support employers to provide fair access to opportunities.

We have recently launched our new five-year strategy with aspirations to double the number of young people we support. The pandemic has disproportionately impacted young people and we are determined to be part of creating a future where they can thrive and fulfil their ambitions.

We are seeking an experienced finance professional to lead on embedding a culture of excellence across the Operations function. This new role was created to build the capacity of the team and ensure we can deliver on our ambitious strategy. They will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to refine our financial operating model and ensure we remain financially sustainable as we grow. They will be part of an experienced and committed Operations team that supports and enables the work of ThinkForward. We are interested in fresh ideas about how we can achieve our objectives and the team culture is very autonomous, yet collaborative.

The role will line manage two staff members and be part of a wider team of six staff. There will be opportunities to work closely with the Impact team if this is of interest as a developmental opportunity.

The role’s responsibilities include:

• Responsibility for budgeting, financial planning and forecasting as well as ensuring ThinkForward is compliant with relevant laws and regulations
• Developing technical financial operating models to underpin new funding bids and
  strategic growth
• Improving and supporting the development of financial capability across the organization
• Oversight of the management of operational risk across the organization
• Ensuring staff have the resources they need to fulfil their roles, including responsibility for Facilities and IT management

We recognise the importance of flexible working opportunities to staff and we are open to this role working flexibly. This could mean a mix of remote working, working across multiple sites and flexing the 30 hours over the full week. We are open to suggestions and will prioritise appointing the best candidate for the role and making reasonable adjustments to enable this where needed.

The closing date is 31st October 2021. Interviews are planned for the 4th November 2021 and will be digital. It is possible there may be an in person second round, we will support candidates to access this where needed and be open to flexing our approach.

To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter to via the CharityJob website - your cover letter should outline your suitability for the role as described in the person specification. Please ensure you share examples of how you meet the person specification. Cover letters should be limited to 3 pages of A4, as should accompanying cvs.