The Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing high-level support, managing complex projects and engaging with a wide variety of people. This role acts as a key point of contact between the Chief Strategy Officer and internal/external contacts, coordinates cross-organisational processes and projects, and manages the office, including liaising closely with senior members of the Strategy, Participation and Corporate Services teams, and the Company Secretary.

EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND SECRETARY TO THE CREMATION SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN

3 days a week

Salary: £27,000 - £33,000 pro rata: FTE £45,000- £55,000

Pension included

Applications are invited for the part-time post of Executive Officer and Secretary to The Cremation Society of Great Britain, a registered charity and company limited by guarantee with headquarters in Brecon House, Maidstone, Kent.

The Society is looking for a committed individual with leadership qualities, excellent inter-personal skills and experience in office management at a time when The Society is developing its new strategic plan and cementing its international position as a resource and authority on cremation. Aligned with this is the opportunity to play a key role in meetings involving the cremation and funeral sectors, Government departments, external bodies and other panels approved by the Board of Trustees.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the office and staff; the Society budget; and Brecon House, the Society’s property. Acting as Company Secretary you will ensure compliance with all Charity Commission and statutory requirements and guidelines; attend and minute all Council and Annual General Meetings. In conjunction with the Board of Trustees, you will develop and implement the Society’s Strategic Plan and take full responsibility for the delivery and completion of the Annual Operating Plan. You will have overall responsibility for editing the Society’s journal (Pharos International) and other Society literature (both print and electronic).

Closing date: 8 January 2021.

Please submit CV and covering letter 

Assistant Company Secretary
Permanent
£32,000 - £36,000

We are looking for an Assistant Company Secretary to join our Governance team. Reporting to the Company Secretary, you will be responsible for supporting corporate governance and company secretariat services to our Board of Trustees and Executive team, and will play a key role in managing and monitoring organisation wide policies. This is a new post, providing an opportunity for the right individual to develop the role.

The job will include managing statutory registers and regulatory filings, preparing agendas and meeting papers, taking minutes, and liaising with colleagues across the charity to review policies or follow up actions. To be successful you will need to be methodical, with excellent attention to detail, alongside good communication skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of stakeholders. 

We commit to actively develop you and we offer excellent benefits including private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, generous annual leave, and interest free loans for season ticket and gym membership. 

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Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to change the closing date of our vacancies.

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths so we seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, reflecting the diverse nature of our society.

We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any reasonable adjustments required in accordance with the Equality Act. Please contact the Macmillan HR Team if you require support.

Wakefield Hospice is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to the CEO.

This is a busy and demanding role which requires a professional and flexible approach.

JOB ROLE:

To provide comprehensive and professional administrative support to the CEO and the Board of Trustees, using personal initiative and experience to progress key tasks, and to manage day to day office business confidently and with discretion. The postholder will be a front-facing ambassador for the hospice, and will be required to anticipate the needs of the team, understanding sensitivities and offering solutions within a given timeframe.

The CEO is looking for an exceptional candidate; a well- motivated and energetic individual, who will be proactive in supporting her role and that of the Board of Trustees. A varied and challenging post awaits the right person, who will respond calmly and confidently to the needs of the teams, prioritising and organising work to meet deadlines, and dealing professionally with internal and external contacts and stakeholders. A high level of initiative and sometimes sensitive judgement will be required, and a friendly and approachable manner will be an absolute asset. 

A full Job Description is attached.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Hold a recognised typing/word processing qualifications.
• Be IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Be educated to GCSE or equivalent English, at Grade C or above.
• Have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Be well organised with excellent time keeping skills.

We may close the advertised post before the stated closing date once enough applications are received.  We recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a fantastic global charity focused on ending human trafficking and modern slavery. The charity has a truly global presence with operations across three different continents. We are seeking to source an experienced Executive Assistant to the CEO. The role will entail the provision of comprehensive support and guidance to the CEO across all aspects of their responsibilities to effectively lead the charity. The successful candidate will be able to anticipate needs, provide critical thinking to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality and operate at pace and with precision often working remotely from the CEO.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience of working in a similar role supporting a Senior Management team or CEO. You will be a confident and strong communicator having the ability to work with stakeholders both within and external to the organisation. The role as mentioned, will be detail orientated at often at a fast pace and therefore we are seeking candidates with great organisational skills and project management experience. Previous experience of fulfilling company secretarial duties and managing budgets and expenses will be an advantage. Please apply or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion and full JD.  

We are seeking a highly organised, confident and meticulous person to fulfil the vital role of Executive Assistant to the CEO.

Ben Cooley, CEO and Founder of Hope for Justice, has a strong and passionate vision for driving the organisation forward in its global strategy and growth.  This role will suit someone who thrives off pace and energy and enjoys working in an agile environment.  In order to support the CEO the Executive Assistant will need to work proactively and promptly in numerous areas of the CEO office whilst ensuring professionalism and confidentiality. This will include identifying great connections and supporting Ben during and in advance of high level meetings with the likes of; government officials, celebrities, donors, church leaders, high profile business contacts and other key stakeholders globally.

Ben’s Executive Assistant will also work to undertake secretariat duties for the Board of Trustees and Committees, as well as supporting on the organisational governance, therefore previous experience of company secretarial duties is advantageous. The role involves providing comprehensive support and guidance to the CEO, including anticipating his needs, as well as providing critical thinking to problems.

This is a senior role within Hope for Justice and as such it requires at least seven years’ experience in a similar position reporting directly to senior management, plus sound experience of establishing positive and productive relationships at a senior level and having the tact and diplomacy to ensure these relationships are maintained effectively.  Desirable experience would include overseeing budgets and expenses and developing internal processes and systems for the smooth running of the Executive office.

You will be a crucial part of the team at Hope for Justice, which is a rewarding and people-focused environment.

We are looking for someone with passion and drive to lead and develop a new Deaf and Disabled Peoples Organisation in Haringey.

About the organisation:

The Board of Trustees are looking for someone with the drive and vision to lead the organisation through a period of significant development, growth, and challenges. 2020 has been a very difficult year for everyone, we hope 2021 will be a springboard to launch Disability Action Haringey as an organisation which provides disabled people with life opportunities of their choice. This post will be offered on a fixed term contract for a period of 18 months with a possible extension dependent on securing funding. The successful candidate will be a person with lived experience of disability and the ability to establish DAH as an organisation who deliver innovative and sustainable services.

Disability Action Haringey is in the early stages of development we have secured Charity registration and will be operating as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. As a user-led pan-disability Deaf and Disabled Peoples Organisation delivering services, the Trustees are passionate in ensuring Haringey becomes a more inclusive borough where disabled people are seen for their valuable contribution to society and where disabled people have the same life time opportunities as non-disabled people.

About the role:

This is a new role in a newly formed organisation. As CEO you will be expected to:

• Work with the Trustees to develop a business plan for the next 3-5 years
• Manage the day to day operations including recruiting your team
• Securing additional funding to ensure the organisation’s success beyond the initial 18 months.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a new organisation and make a real difference.

How To apply

Stage 1

Download the application pack and application form from CharityJob website. Your completed application form should give clear evidence, with examples, of how you meet all parts of the Person Specification. 

The closing date for applications is midday, Monday 14th December 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and unfortunately, we regret we are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted.  If applicants have not heard from us after four weeks, they can assume that, unfortunately, they have not been selected for interview.

Both stage 2 and stage 3 of the interview process will be conducted virtually on Microsoft Teams.

Stage 2 will take place week commencing 4th January 2021. Those candidates selected will be asked to deliver a presentation.

Stage 3 will take place week commencing 11th January 2021. Candidates successful at stage 2 will be asked to attend a virtual panel interview.

Stage 4

The successful candidate will be offered the position of Chief Executive Officer, subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Disability Action Haringey is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality, and diversity amongst our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010.

We want a working environment where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason. We expect all Disability Action Haringey employees to champion and live our values through their work at every opportunity. 

Stay Safe East

Supporting disabled survivors is seeking an exceptional disabled person to become our next Chief Executive Salary: £45,000 per annum. 35 hours per week.

Post open to job-share.  

Stay Safe East is the only specialist Disabled People’s Organisation in the UK working on domestic and sexual abuse, hate crime, institutional and other forms of abuse against disabled people . After ten years of developing the organisation’s work with clients and establishing Stay Safe East as a nationally recognised authority on supporting disabled survivors, our current Chief Executive is stepping down. The Board are seeking to recruit a new Chief Executive to lead our organisation into the next phase of its work. The CEO will have strategic and operational responsibilities, help the organisation to grow sustainably and move on from the challenges of the Covid pandemic. The CEO will consolidate our capacity to influence national strategies, and support our staff and volunteers to support our clients.

This post is only open to disabled people. We particularly welcome applications from disabled women who reflect London’s diverse communities of faith, sexuality, culture, ethnicity and age.

You will have the leadership and organisational skills, resilience and charisma to lead and manage Stay Safe East at an exciting turning point in its existence. You will have experience either as CEO/Director or as a senior manager in a voluntary or public sector organisation, experience of managing financial and HR functions and effective fundraising skills. You should have experiencing of working with disabled people, and a background in managing casework with trauma survivors and ideally experience of policy work. You should be practical and ‘hands on’, be willing to intervene in a crisis and able to offer empathetic support to staff dealing with distressing situations.

Your ethos, values and approach must match those of Stay Safe East. You must be able to work from a human rights, intersectional and social model of disability perspective. You will have a thorough understanding of abuse against disabled people and of gender based violence against women and girls and of the barriers faced by disabled survivors from all backgrounds. You must be passionate about bringing about change for disabled survivors.

In the first three months of the post, you will be working alongside our current CEO, who will then remain as a policy consultant, so you will not be expected to step into all aspects of the role immediately.

First stage interviews will be by zoom on December 18th, second stage interviews on January 8th 2021.

We’re a small national charity, representing our movement of specialist member Rape Crisis Centres. We amplify the voices and promote the needs and rights of women and girls who’ve been impacted by sexual violence and abuse of any kind at any time.

We’re looking for a feminist woman, committed to substantive equality, anti-racism and anti-oppression, with the skills and knowledge to ensure RCEW is well-managed, resilient and highly regarded.

We particularly welcome applications from Black and minoritised women.

Flexible location, with regular access to Leeds and London

If you think you could be our next CEO, we’d love to hear from you.

Find more information about this opportunity in the full CEO Brief on the Rape Crisis England and Wales website.

Deadline for applications: 12 noon on Monday 14 December 2020

First round of interviews and selection activities: week beginning 11 January 2021

*We require the post-holder to be female - Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies. RCEW and member Rape Crisis Centres provide women-only safe space for women and girls who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.

WMUK is the only charity in the UK focused solely on Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinaemia (WM), a rare type of blood cancer. It is a slow growing, incurable cancer with its own distinct characteristics that require specialist treatment and care in centres of expertise. Around 400 people are diagnosed each year in the UK, with around 4000 people living with WM.

WMUK is a small, agile and ambitious organisation. We are looking for a new CEO to lead us through the next phase of our development. You will have the experience and energy to lead the delivery of WMUK’s five-year strategy and our plans for the future. Supported by an engaged Board of trustees, you will have the opportunity to develop new areas of work, help establish exciting new programmes, and ultimately make a real impact for our WM community.

We are seeking a confident, dynamic and engaging individual with excellent communication skills and presence to provide highly effective and inspiring leadership.

An understanding of and empathy with health issues would be an advantage as well the ability to lead technological change through digital technology and social media.

The post holder will be articulate and influential and be proficient at presenting to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and partners.

The role is perfect for an experienced CEO within the charitable sector who is seeking a new challenge, or someone with senior level experience in a relevant environment who is looking to step into their first CEO role.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility and accountability for WMUK aims, strategy and business plans, resourcing, organisation and operational planning and delivery of performance management.
• Delegate to, support and empower the team in delivery of their work.
• Identify and lead on strategic relationships with key stakeholders implicated in the success of WMUK’s plans in order to drive and support business objectives.
• Design, implement, and lead on transformational strategic initiatives and projects, in particular research and policy.
• Be the external face of the organisation, champion and effectively implement the WMUK brand, profile and messaging, and play a key role in positioning WMUK as a leading authoritative voice on WM and rare diseases generally.
• Actively seek election to and effectively represent WMUK on relevant highlevel committees and task-forces aligned to business objectives.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit support from and steward philanthropic and high-level donors.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate: 

Knowledge and experience

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience at Director/CEO level or equivalent
• Working effectively with a Board of trustees
• Leading across different disciplines, teams and projects.
• Knowledge and experience of the medical, research and associated academic environment.
• Knowledge and experience of the policy environment and the NHS, particularly in relation to medicines regulators.
• Successful experience of influencing and developing partnerships with a range of senior external stakeholders.
• In-depth understanding of fundraising, including Trusts, major donors and community fundraising.
• Detailed understanding of charity finances and the legal and constitutional responsibilities of a not-for-profit organisation.
• Good knowledge of developing and maintaining robust governance.

Skills and abilities

• Capacity to lead, inspire and motivate high performing teams.
• Engagement skills, including the ability to persuade and influence, build high value partnerships, and act as an ambassador for WMUK.
• Experience of developing and leading the implementation and delivery of a mid to long-term strategic plan.
• Excellent financial acumen and skills including the preparation and control of budgets, and a proven record of driving financial and operational growth.

Personal style and behaviours

• Excellent team player with a collaborative leadership style.
• Self-starter with energy, initiative and enthusiasm.
• Diplomatic style with a personal demeanour that instils trust and confidence quickly.
• Collaborative and participative leadership style.
• Confident, resilient and forward-thinking.
• Committed to putting people affected by WM at the heart of our organisational strategy. 

The above is provided for guidance, is not contractual or an exhaustive list of all accountabilities that the post holder may have. The role may be changed in line with the requirements of WMUK at any time after discussions with the post holder. 

Please submit your CV, along with a written application explaining how you meet the requirements of the role 

Please apply as soon as possible as we will be arranging to meet potential
candidates at the earliest opportunity.

Thera Trust

Thera Trust is a Charity and was established in1998 to support adults with a learning disability in a better way, led by people themselves. It began by supporting just five people but soon started to grow as people liked Thera’s approach. Now, Thera supports over three thousand adults with a learning disability in their homes, at work and in the community across England and Scotland.

As Thera grew, it developed into a Charitable Group of companies to ensure that companies that support people stay local and focussed on specific needs of the people they serve. Led by Thera Trust, Thera Group all share an uncompromising Vision that demonstrates that everyone can be leaders in society, take charge of their lives and play an active part of their community.

Our unique leadership structures has people with a lived experience of a learning disability as paid and volunteer directors, quality checkers and members. Together, leaders with lived and professional experience work together to ensure the Charity achieves personal positive impact in each and every individuals life, with right support provided by our highly valued skilled and committed workforce of over 3500 colleagues.

Thera Trust, as the parent Charity of Thera Group, does not have a Chief Executive. Instead it has a collegiate team that embodies Thera’s equal leadership model. The Executive Director of Operations works as part of this team, is an incredibly busy executive with a wide range of responsibilities and connections across Thera Group, who needs assistance of this new role.

About You -The Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant will develop a thorough understanding and knowledge of the vision and strategic objectives of Thera Trust and the wider Thera Group and how the organisation is structured and works to deliver these. The Executive Assistant is responsible for assisting the Executive Director to achieve their goals. They will research, inform and monitor workstreams and projects on behalf of the Director and help plan and organise their work. They act as a point of contact, often being their eyes and ears for discreet projects. They think strategically and will organise, filter and escalate information with understating of its relevance and potential impact.

As Executive Assistant you will be privy to highly confidential and potentially sensitive information and must balance modelling our inclusive, open and friendly culture, whilst simultaneously maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion always.

This role will be varied, busy and interesting for the right person who wants to use their highly tuned skills to support a modern charity with ambition and drive on behalf of people. The successful candidate may come with a related Health and Social Care background, or have a business background in a people or service focussed environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. To conduct research, collect and analyse data to prepare reports and documents.

1. To assist the director to plan, prioritize and organise their workload and group workstreams.

1. Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents.

1. Co-ordinate and monitor project-based work.

1. Review operating practices and implement improvements where necessary.

1. Liaise with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.

1. Prepare and distribute required paperwork for key meetings.

1. Attend, record, transcribe and distribute minutes of meetings.

1. Monitor, screen and appropriately respond to and distribute or escalate incoming communication.

Your Skills and Experience

1. Excellent organisational and planning skills for own and the Director’s work, working to timelines and deadlines.

1. Excellent Communication skills including written, verbal and visual.

1. Ability to gather, interpret and understand complex information

1. Highly analytical and ability to understand and solve problems.

1. Ability to use your own judgement to make decisions, understanding potential impact. .

1. Ability to utilise your own initiative.

1. Ability to be highly confidential and demonstrate highest levels of integrity.

1. Ability to work on your own or part of a team.

1. Highly accurate with an eye for attention to detail.

1. Due to the nature of the role you must be flexible and adaptable.

1. Must be experienced at senior level, ideally within the Health and Social Care sector or similar.

1. Understand the role of a director.

1. Good interpersonal skills; with the ability to stay calm, understand others motivations , show empathy and influence.

1. Must be confident and IT literate, with the ability to use all Microsoft applications

1. Be able to interpret complex written and numerical information and summarise in a way that is easily accessible.

1. Have a flexible approach to working as this role will include travel and some overnight stays.

1. Hold a full driving licence with access to a vehicle,

The Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing high-level support, managing complex projects and engaging with a wide variety of people. This role acts as a key point of contact between the Chief Strategy Officer and internal/external contacts, coordinates cross-organisational processes and projects, and manages the office, including liaising closely with senior members of the Strategy, Participation and Corporate Services teams, and the Company Secretary.

Interviews will be held on 17th and 18th December 2020.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant to join our team. You will provide administrative support to the COO in her day-to-day duties. The role will include assisting in the smooth running of The Nucleo Project office and administrative functions. You will provide support to the COO in a diverse range of responsibilities which include financial controls, HR, fundraising, communications, events and logistics. 

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a candidate who has excellent IT skills, a detail-oriented approach, good numeracy / analytical skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The role will require someone who is proactive, organised and efficient. A commitment to the charity’s mission is essential. 

The role 

While not exhaustive, the following list of responsibilities gives a comprehensive overview of the role:

HR

• Support the COO to manage administration of freelancers and employees
• Support the COO to coordinate and communicate with staff
• Support the COO to implement and improve policies, systems and procedures

Financial

• Support the COO with basic bookkeeping and financial processes, using Xero 
• Support the COO with financial reporting 

Communications

• Maintain the analytics log for social media accounts and website, and prepare reports for the Communications Team 
• Maintain the mailing list, using MailChimp
• Maintain the GDPR log 

Fundraising

• Maintain the CRM (Donorfy) 
• Support the COO in a diverse range of fundraising activity including assisting with applications, campaigns, events and newsletters
• Support the COO in donor stewardship 

General Administrative Responsibilities

• Support relevant projects to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the charity’s operations
• Support the COO in the oversight of the charity’s facilities requirements
• Attend meetings and take minutes
• Managing and filing office documentation 
• Assisting with organising events and event logistics when necessary
• Conducting research and compiling data when required
• Performing general clerical duties 

Other core requirements

• As this role may require working closely with children an enhanced DBS check will be required.
• The Nucleo Project values diversity and champions inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community. 

About us

The Nucleo Project was set up in 2013 to offer ensemble-based musical opportunities to children and young people in North Kensington, completely free of charge. We are part of the global El Sistema movement, which began in Venezuela in 1975.
Our students commit to an immersive and rigorous programme which fosters rapid progress and high achievement, as well as strong bonds within our community and a truly transformative difference in our young musicians’ day to day lives.

Interested? Please submit your CV with contact details for 2 referees and a short supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role. Referees will only be contacted following a job offer. 

Chief Executive Officer for the South West MS Centre

Salary: £35k to £45k per annum (pro rata for reduced hours), dependant on skills, qualifications and experience.

Location: at our therapy centre in Exeter with some travel in Devon.

Hours: Full time role (4 days considered)

This is a new role and an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. We are looking for someone who is an exceptional and inspirational leader, who has the aspiration, integrity and ability to help us shape the future of our charity.

The Chief Executive will be working with the staff and trustees to provide collaborative leadership and be responsible for the management of the charity. Together with the Chair and the Board of Trustees they will create an environment of growth and create and develop opportunities to enhance our services and our charity.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of small charity management and if possible some clinical/medical management experience.
• Experience of working at a strategic level developing and implementing new services and products.
• Rounded management skills to include risk management, HR and Health and Safety and financial planning.
• Proven commercial acumen and business management and income generation.
• Thorough understanding of marketing and fund raising strategy.
• The ability to build strong networks with potential external sponsors.
• The ability to inspire confidence and develop our vision, cultivating valuable internal and external relationships.

To learn more about our charity visit our website.

We are keen to represent the diversity of the people we serve, and welcome applications from communities who may be under-represented in our workforce.

To apply please in the first instance send your CV and a covering letter addressing your suitability for the role.

Closing date: 5 pm on 18th December 2020. Interview date 26th January 2021. Interviews will comply with social distancing protocols.