Assistant programme manager jobs near Central London, Greater London

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

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

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

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

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

Other tasks as determined by the General Manager.

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

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

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

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

Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes

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

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

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

Closing date: 21st August at midnight

Interviews: w/c 29th August

Company Description

We are a global team of experts and innovators tackling some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. We work with leaders and change makers around the globe to bring health strategies to life. We provide ideas, advice and technical know-how that enable our partners to build a path to lasting change.

With 30 years’ experience in global health, we collaborate with our partners to explore existing evidence, combine expertise, scale up ideas and co-create solutions that accelerate change. This includes collaborating on policy design, managing initiatives, building powerful coalitions and galvanising social movements. Our impact is felt across whole communities, with a focus on women, girls and those who have been marginalised.

As part of MSI Reproductive Choices, all our profits go back into supporting MSI’s own mission of children by choice, not chance.

We believe in a world where everyone can access the high-quality health services they need, without financial burden.

Position

The ADoP has delegated oversight of programmes within the portfolio and line manages Team Leaders. The ADoP also oversees the Programmes’ Resource Unit (PRU) with line management of Head of PRU. The ADoP works with the New Business and Partnerships Team, Technical Department, Management Services and Country Representatives in Tier 1 countries to ensure high quality programme delivery and growth across the company. The ADoP is part of the Programmes Department Senior Management Team responsible for high quality delivery of Options portfolio, with cross-departmental responsibilities.

Requirements

• Significant and proven work experience in the development sector at a senior level
• Extensive experience of delivery health and social development programmes within low-middle income countries
• Experience of overseeing the delivery of large, complex programmes, supporting senior leaders to deliver against agreed contracts
• Strong commercial acumen and budgeting skills
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent line manager motivating and supporting teams to deliver

Benefits

Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance.

Application Process

• Closing date for applications is: 31 August 2022. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, candidates are encouraged to apply early.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
• Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record check, identification check, employment references and right to work verification (where appropriate).

Other Information

• As an equal opportunity employer, Options Consultancy Services is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage or civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Options Consultancy Services.
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
• We seek people who are pro-choice, promote diversity and inclusion, are energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
• Applicants must have the right to work in their chosen country of employment; the UK, Kenya or Nigeria.

We are a social mobility movement committed to ensuring that every young person experiences educational equity. 

We are looking for three outgoing and self-motivated people join our West Midlands, South West and South East teams making them vibrant and exciting hubs that deliver real social impact.

You will be responsible for overseeing and delivering our academic coaching programmes to pupils in both Primary and Secondary Schools across your region (West Midlands, South West or South East). This will involve working in partnership with schools, universities, and corporate partners.

As a Programme Officer, you will also recruit, train and manage volunteers, deliver in school and online workshops and contribute to the overall development of the region. This is a varied and fast paced role that requires someone who is organised, adaptable and can use their own initiative to solve problems.

Please note, you must be based within these regions as travel to schools for programmes is required. 

DFN Project SEARCH is the largest transition to work programme for people with learning disabilities and autism in the world! We are a community that gives voice to a social injustice – did you know that only 5.1% of people a learning disability and or autism, known to adult services, are in work in the UK? Yet 70% of those on our programme secure paid work, at above the minimum wage and an incredible 60% are full time roles.
We are really proud to be a social movement for change that makes clear economic sense, is the right thing to do and enables people to be the best that they can be.

We are evidence based, high aiming and everything we do is based on research. We are committed to continuous improvement and are pace setters in this area. Our programme is based on strong partnerships and our role is to provide the model, tools, training, and quality assurance to enable each participant to flourish. This model has been running for 25 years and once a programme is established it is evidently sustainable. 

Overall Responsibility

Establish, Promote, Support & Develop DFN Project SEARCH Programmes.

Job Summary:
You will be required to identify opportunities to develop and grow DFN Project SEARCH programmes across a geographical area with the aim of supporting the organisation to ensure that as many people as need it have access to DFN Project SEARCH programmes. In addition, you will be required to develop strategies to ensure that the operational programmes in your area are achieving at least the average outcomes expected for young people in our programmes and so you must be committed to continuous improvement.
You will be specifically required to develop strong partnerships and train and support colleagues within your area. You may also be required to support colleagues promoting DFN Project SEARCH in other areas, further European projects as required and contribute to the development of relevant new UK focussed materials.

As a Programme Specialist you will be expected to:
- Demonstrate effective project planning and preparation so that each project delivers achieves the highest quality programme possible and great employment outcomes for the interns.
- Establish effective working relationships with schools, colleges, local authorities, employers and the project professional staff to promote the building of excellent partnerships at each site to ensure the effective running of programmes and promote sustainability in a volatile environment.
- Take an active part in decision making, planning and audit processes of each project.
- Ensure that you implement DFN Project SEARCH policy and have a clear understanding of required quality standards and criteria which constitute effective teaching and learning
- To contribute to the development of a new enhanced UK offer to new and current projects to better prepare our interns for employment.

This is home-based working with travel to sites within a specific region

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To apply, please click the apply button.

Application deadline: Tuesday 16 August at 2pm

Interview date: Wednesday 24 August

Equality and inclusion

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

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

Are you an experienced communications professional, looking to make a big difference with one of the biggest charity brands in the UK? Samaritans is looking for a dynamic Assistant Director of External Communications to take the lead in telling our story to the world.

As Samaritans embarks on an exciting period of implementing our new strategy, all external communications will be underpinned by the ambition to be more vocal and visible to create impact across awareness, fundraising and policy. We’re looking for someone who can bring their skills, experience and knowledge to help us reach, inspire and engage our different audiences. 

• £70,000-£75,000 per annum plus benefits
• Permanent role 
• Hybrid working – Linked to Ewell (Surrey) office with home and office working 
• Ewell is located 30 minutes via train from Waterloo and 15 minutes from Wimbledon
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences 

This is a crucial role that will take a lead role in delivering an effective communications strategy to:

• Raise awareness of Samaritans and what we do
• Increase our influence
• Inspire supporters to engage with us by giving money, time or taking action

Samaritans’ service is provided by more than 20,000 ‘ordinary’ people who do something extraordinary by volunteering across our 201 branches in the UK and Ireland. Our goal is to be there for everyone, whenever they are struggling to cope - and with a call for help every ten seconds, we know we’re needed more than ever.

The successful candidate will have oversight of all digital, brand, marketing and press activity and ensure joint-planning and co-ordination of all supporter facing activity.

Employee Benefits

We offer some brilliant benefits including flexible working, family-friendly policies, and training to support your development. You'll have 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and we match your pension contribution up to 5%. You can claim money back via a Health Cash Plan and wellbeing options including a free subscription to Headspace, virtual yoga sessions and a PerkBox account. 

Application 

Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. We warmly welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to everyone and are flexible in how we receive information. If you would like to apply via a different format or let us know how we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact the People team. 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and answer a couple of questions about your transferable skills and motivations for applying. This role will close for applications on 25/08, with video interviews happening after 30/08. 

Job Title

Committee Project Assistant 

Location

BSG Office, London, NW1 4LB

Start Month

Mid-September 2022

Reports to

Head of Committee Services

Other Regular Relationships

BSG Team, BSG Committee Members, BSG Members, external stakeholders

Overall Purpose of the Job

To be responsible for the overall delivery of the Higher Committees and Section Committees educational initiatives

About the BSG

The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) is an organisation focused on the promotion of gastroenterology and hepatology within the United Kingdom. It has over three thousand members drawn from the ranks of physicians, surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, scientists, nurses, dietitians, and others interested in the field.

Founded in 1937 it has grown from a club to be a major force in British medicine, with representation within the British Royal Colleges and consequently the Department of Health and Government.

Our committee services team support more than 25 specialised committees across BSG to deliver their strategic goals for the society. This is varied, and includes events, clinical guidelines, education, awards, and other professional initiatives. This role will report into the head of committee services and will work closely on some of the initiatives with other members of the team.

The BSG believes that equity of opportunity is of fundamental importance for everyone involved in our organisation. We welcome and actively seek to recruit individuals to our activities regardless of race, religion, ethnic origin, disability, age, gender or sexual orientation.

Objectives

• works with our section committees to help them deliver projects/initiatives, including educational events, webinars and meetings
• Works with the head of committee services to effectively support sections and higher committees' initiatives
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Some travel to project locations will be required

Main duties

• Support the section committees in delivering key projects for our members
• Provide administration support to sections in running small F2F events, which may include booking venues, liaising with speakers and our communications team and being point of contact for queries
• Providing administration support to sections in running online educational webinars
• Providing Committee meetings support where needed – booking venues and supporting with minute/note taking
• Working with head of committee services (HOCS) and conference team to ensure all key committee activity for our annual conference is delivered on schedule– such as abstract reviewers and prize judges
• Supporting HOCS with wider committee project support. This is varied, but may include elections process, managing committee lists etc

This document describes the main elements of the job. It is a guide to the standards and main duties as they exist currently, but it is not intended as a wholly comprehensive or permanent schedule and is subject to review on an on-going basis.

Experience and skills

Essential 

• Previous experience working within a membership body would be desirable, eg. committee support experience, or other relevant experience
• Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders; understanding their needs and the best channels to engage with them
• Excellent people and project management skills when working with committee members
• Able to prioritise across multiple projects to maximise impact with limited resources under minimal supervision
• Experience with F2F events
• Ability to work to tight timescales and manage conflicting demands
• A flexible approach to working hours may be required with potential scope to run early evening virtual education
• Expected to adhere to GDPR and ensure that they handle data in a manner that is compliant with the regulations
• Required to work collegiately with team members to enhance the support provision to members

Desirable 

• Experience of working in a healthcare or membership environment
• Experience with supporting webinars
• Ability to promote ideas, events and opportunities to members/non-members and sponsors
• An understanding of the culture/structure of secondary care
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills with people at different levels (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work in a professional manner with honesty and integrity
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in an environment of constant change

[Interviews f2f/virtual to commence w/c 30.08.22]

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

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

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

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

You will have:

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

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

What we offer in return

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

Additional Information

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

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

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

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

Pop Up Projects are a non-profit, London-based national children’s literature development agency and Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation, established 2011. With a recent grant from the Rothschild Foundation we are recruiting an experienced and enterprising new Digital Manager to join our team. The Digital Manager will play a pivotal role in achieving the organisation’s aim of developing a more commercial approach to areas of our work, by supporting the marketing and selling of our exciting new courses (for illustrators and writers) and publishing products (existing and forthcoming titles). They will lead on building and enhancing our digital strategy, content and profile, and e-commerce capacity and potential, as well as provide support to projects teams as we launch, trial and develop a new LearnWorlds LMS platform to host and facilitate our courses. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with commercial experience - within or outside of the cultural sector - to contribute to our acclaimed work in increasing diversity, inclusion and representation in children’s literature and publishing.

The right candidate will have:

• Track record in developing and executing website (including SEO) and social media strategy;

• Strong understanding of website A/B testing and continuous improvement of product features;

• Experience of e-commerce implementation and optimisation, and CRM strategy and management;

• Excellent communication skills and an ability to work both collaboratively with other as well as independently and with initiative;

• A passion for equality in children’s literature and publishing.

Previous experience in a similar role is preferable.

As a key part of an ambitious SME they will be working alongside 10 staff members, collaboratively focussed on delivering a planned programme of work in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and (occasionally) internationally. Additional strategic support from Pop Up’s Board has been allocated to this role.

Please read the full job description on our website. 

Due to the growth in our activities, we are seeking a Programmes Administrator to join our busy Programmes team. 

In the last two years, IHP has sent over 20 million treatments to vulnerable communities around the world including places such as Yemen, South Sudan and Haiti.  We run multiple partnerships to support this work: with pharmaceutical companies who donate medicines and supplies; with logistics partners who help us warehouse and ship the medicines overseas; and finally, with our valued NGO partners and individual medics that deliver healthcare to those who need it. Together these partnerships enable medicines to reach those in need.

The Programmes team is responsible for building and managing relationships with our portfolio of NGO Partners and ensuring that we are strategically matching donated medical product to meet the needs of the health programmes. The Programmes Administrator will be responsible for coordination and administration of the donations process; supporting the day-to-day management of relationships with our NGO partners, including liaising with partners on product needs, offers and acceptances; maintaining internal systems and databases; supporting with due diligence processes; and collating reports and feedback. The Programmes Administrator will also play a key role in supporting the delivery of IHP’s flagship health programme, equipping medics with an IHP Essential Health Pack (EHP) to support global health work overseas. This involves supporting EHP carriers through the application process, responding to enquiries and supporting external marketing of the programme. The Programmes Administrator will manage and respond to external enquiries for the Programmes Team as well as carry out background research and due diligence on potential NGO Partners. The role also provides general administrative support to the team.

Please see full details of the key responsibilities and person specification in the attached Job Description. 

IHP is committed to supporting the learning and development of the post holder as they grow in their role. 

IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We offer excellent benefits including a company pension scheme, employee wellbeing and benefits support, training, development and a generous holiday entitlement. Our newest staff describe our culture as 'compassionate', 'dynamic' and 'rewarding', a place where you will be supported to 'thrive professionally and personally'.  In short, IHP is a great place to work and the role we play is genuinely rewarding.

To apply, please send your CV and a separate covering letter of no more than two A4 sides setting out how you meet the person specification. This should include reference to how you meet the occupational faith requirement and confirmation that you have the right to work in the UK. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Operations Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to improve operational support for a leading charity.

Position: Operations Manager

Location: Home-based

Hours: Full time role working predominantly Monday to Friday but with considerable flexibility required since this role involves supporting volunteers.

Salary: £35k (location dependant)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Life insurance, critical illness, healthcare cash back scheme, private medical insurance, pension and 25 days annual leave

Closing Date: 12th August 2022

The Role

As Operations Managers, you will report to one of two Global Operations Directors or the Head of Operational Support. Working closely with the broader Operations teams, you will develop the Award, improve operational support and in particular increase participation through existing Operators and the recruitment of new Operators (new business development).

The role of the Operations Manager is to support the delivery and growth of the Award through provision of guidance and support to Operators – a network of local and national organisations around the world, licensed directly by the Foundation to deliver the Award.

The focus of the role will be to grow participation in the Award by providing support and operational advice to the Operators and to ensure compliance with licence requirements. An understanding of the environment in this area is desirable and flexibility to work within the relevant timezone is essential.

A significant proportion of the role will entail new business development by identifying new partners to work with (to ensure as many young people as possible are able to participate in the Award).

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the delivery and management of a high-quality Award programme
• Ensure effective and consistent day to day contact and support for Operators
• Work with staff and volunteers of Operators to develop practical solutions
• In partnership with the Licensing team and other colleagues schedule and conduct compliance and licence reviews of Operators in accordance with licensing requirements
• Actively promote the benefits of the Award (and non-formal education and learning), recruit, licence and induct new Operators to grow the Award
• Induct and provide ongoing operational support to staff and volunteers in Operators
• Actively promote and support the adoption of the Foundation’s digital platforms
• Ensure engagement in global campaigns to promote the Award and ensure brand compliance

About You

As Operations Manager, you will have experience in:

• Training, coaching and facilitation of adults
• Providing strategic support in a volunteer or NGO environment
• Providing customer account management
• Building and maintaining excellent client relationships

About the Organisation

The charity is the world’s leading youth achievement award, equipping young people for life and work. Each year, more than one million young people take part in the Award in over 130 countries and territories. The organisation drives and supports the Award’s global growth, through supporting the Award in those countries and territories, so more young people can take part.

You may also have experience in areas such as Operations, Operations Assistant, Programme Manager, Service Manager, Programme Lead, Programme Officer, Operations Officer, Programme Assistant, Youth Trainer, Trainer, Coach, Mentor, Duke of Edinburgh, Duke of Edinburgh Officer, Duke of Edinburgh Coach, Duke of Edinburgh Leader, Volunteer Officer, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Lead, Volunteer Engagement Officer. 

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

About us 

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

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

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

Location: Canning Town Warehouse 

​​​​​​​About the role 

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

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

About you 

To be successful in this role you will have 

• Excellent problem solving and prioritising skills. 

• A clean driving licence 

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

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

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

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

Working at Crisis 

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

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

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to apply 

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

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

Interviews will be held week commencing 5th September.

Accessibility 

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

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

Resurgo’s mission is to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change through our expertise in coaching, impact management and programme delivery. We’re a bold and innovative organisation with the ambition to transform society.

Reporting into the Director of People, Culture and Operations, this role is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in helping an organisation run smoothly and can successfully run several projects at the same time. Resurgo is looking for an Operations Manager to join us at an exciting time of growth. The People, Culture and Operations team is central to facilitating our mission to see society transformed.

The important stuff 

Salary: £33,000-£36,000 a year, dependent on experience.
Hours: 9.30am-5.30pm, full time
Location:  London and home – we are truly hybrid
Closing date and how to apply: Tuesday 16th August 12.30pm

Please apply via our online system – linked through the apply button.

Responsibilities 

• Manage all IT provision, including liaising with our external IT provider.
• Lead on data protection and GDPR, acting as Resurgo’s Data Manager for the ICO.
• Manage the office, ensuring everything is in good working order and an excellent working environment.
• Manage health and safety compliance including arranging first aid and fire marshal training, and ensuring coverage of trained people in the office.
• Manage all organisational compliance, including trademarks and licenses.
• Manage the Office Administration Assistant ensuring they are supported and developed in their role.

For more detail please see the attached job description

Personal specification

• A practising Christian who is passionate about personally representing the Christian values of Resurgo and committed to Resurgo’s mission to transform urban communities.
• Experience of managing operations is essential. Experience in IT, compliance, facilities and project management is particularly desirable
• Organised and enthusiastic team player, able to learn quickly and respond to needs as they arise
• Logical, solutions and process focused and results orientated
• High attention to detail and ability to proactively identify work that needs to be done
• A confident decision maker who is comfortable with change and works well under pressure, able to prioritise workload in a busy and fast-changing working environment.
• Excellent time management, project management and organisational skills.

Benefits 

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and the week of Christmas off!
• A culture of fun and authenticity, where you’ll be encouraged to bring your true self to work 
• Monthly staff training days led by our team of highly trained coaches 
• Annual two-day Christmas retreat
• Excellent staff development and training opportunities, including attendance on either our Coaching Academy or ‘Coaching for Leadership’ course – a programme of coaching and leadership training (valued at £2,500). 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff) as well as the option to take advantage of Give as you Earn (GAYE) 
• A brand new central London office, with space for collaboration and community 

About us 

At Resurgo, we believe that if we work together, we can transform society for the better. So, our mission is to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change - and we do that through our expertise in coaching and impact.

Our flagship initiative, the Spear Programme, supports 16-24 year olds to overcome the barriers they face and thrive in employment. We also work with unemployed adults through Re-Work, and deliver corporate coaching to businesses through Resurgo Consulting.

Our culture strives for excellence and fun. We bring both our professional heads and passionate hearts to work; we honour each others’ successes, encourage honest feedback, and go the extra mile when we need to.