The charity 

Established 140 years ago, we are there for everyone working in education. 

Through our free helpline, grants, counselling, guidance, professional and organisational development services, we work with hundreds of organisations and thousands of staff across the sector. The impact can be lifesaving and more teachers, lecturers and support staff turn to us for help each year.

We have ambitious plans for the future, as we grow to meet the needs of an ever-changing education sector. We are focused on our vision of everyone working in education feeling respected, supported and resilient.With 34% of teachers planning to leave in the next few years due to stress and workload, the work we do is very important. 

The vacancy 

We are looking for a diligent individual who can support our CEO with diary management, meeting preparation, relationship management, event attendance and travel administration and ad-hoc research.

You will also support and develop key internal and external stakeholder relationships. Work closely with the Chair of the Trustees and all individual Trustees as well as the Leadership team and senior management.

In return you can expect a friendly and flexible work environment, generous holiday and pension arrangements, company sick pay, and more. 

How to apply 

Please apply with your CV and a Supporting Statement explaining how you meet the role requirements outlined in the Job Description/Person specification for this role.

Follow the apply button to our recruitment portal where you can upload your CV and Supporting Statement. 

Closing date is Friday 22nd October, however we do recommend early applications as we may opt to interview on a rolling basis, and so the vacancy could close early. 

Join this growing Suicide Prevention Charity and make a difference in the world! You will become a crucial and highly valued member of our team, supporting the CEO, providing admin support, and often acting as the first point of contact for our charity. This is a unique position for the right person to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation making a difference to the communities it works with.The ideal candidate for this small but growing suicide prevention charity will have strong admin and IT skills, competent across all social media platforms and able to work flexibly is an environment that is constantly changing.

Full time role but would consider part time for the right candidate.

The OLLIE Foundation is a St Albans based Suicide Prevention Charity operating predominantly across the home counties but with national and international reach. The Foundation provides a range of early intervention and prevention, as well as crisis intervention and postvention training to young people, parents and professionals. As experts in our field, we routinely train GPs, teachers and A&E staff and host talks and expert panel events as well as well-being assemblies in schools and to community groups. Although driven by our commitment to prevent youth suicide, our training and talks are relevant to all.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and passionate administrator able to manage their own diary, working mainly from home but with flexibility to work across Hertfordshire and surrounding areas supporting community events and training including some evenings and weekend events.  As the Assistant to the CEO you will also provide administrative support to the wider team, including diary management, delegate liaison and certificate management, maintaining and improving existing recording systems and procedures.

This role requires excellent communications skills as you will be working closely with a range of partners, including the Police, NHS staff, schools, parents and carers, as well as young people.

As Assistant to the CEO you will:

• Help manage the virtual office and all associated admin tasks
• Oversee orders for resources and merchandise and ensure they are delivered as needed
• Support bid and report writing
• Closely monitor and evaluate the impact of the work we do and outcomes achieved.
• Manage bookings and enquiries from delegates
• Work effectively from home but able to travel to a range of meetings and talks across the Home Counties
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, able to manage competing deadlines where priorities can change quickly as events happen in the community
• Be able to maintain attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Have a proactive approach to working from home and able to interface with the public as needed
• Feel comfortable to work well in an environment where suicide and bereavement are referenced each day

The ideal candidate will have the following experience, skills and qualifications:

· Ability to work on their own, plan and organise effectively, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

· Proficient IT and social media skills.  

E.g - Create posts on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok. Able to use or be willing to learn how to edit and use media suits like Veedio.  Manage online databases and Mailchimp

· A full and valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for business use.

· Excellent communication skills. 

Able to manage their own diary and prioritise their own work streams

· Emotionally mature and resilient, able to manage their wellbeing in an environment where suicide and bereavement is a constant.

There are many opportunities for growth and development within this role, including;

1. Public speaking, community advocacy,

2. Training and workshop delivery.

3. Social Media

4. Fundraising

5. Supporting volunteers and interns

As demand for our services grows, the post holder will become a crucial and highly valued member of our team, supporting the CEO, providing admin support, and often acting as the first point of contact for our charity. This is a unique position for the right person to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation making a difference to the communities it works with.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure report from the Disclosure and Barring Service and a 3 month probationary period.

The core responsibilities of the Chief Executive are to:

1. Provide strong and strategic leadership, offer a clear vision to promote and develop the aims of the Organisation
2. Shape and deliver services using a community development approach, including addressing inequalities, responding to local needs, involving service users, building capacity, promoting participation, and challenging power structures which are harmful to the wellbeing of communities
3. Ensure the continued sustainability of the Organisation within a complex funding environment
4. Build strong relationships and partnerships, using effective communication skills, including those of influencing and negotiating

The successful candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to deliver the organisation’s strategy, aims and objectives in accordance with our values:

• Significant experience of leadership, including experience of strategy development and effective implementation
• Working with disadvantaged groups and challenging inequalities
• Management experience at a senior level in a charitable organisation or similar
• Competence in financial management, budgeting and fundraising and expertise in managing multiple and diverse funding streams
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective networks and strategic partnerships
• Knowledge of the local, regional and national political and policy landscapes in relation to the aims and objectives of the Organisation, and experience of influencing public policy decision making
• Experience of monitoring, evaluation, reporting and performance management
• Understanding of the governance requirements of a voluntary organisation
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels
• Skills to ensure the effective management and the sustainability of the Carnegie Building

Tourettes Action is the only UK-wide charity advocating for and providing support to people with Tourette Syndrome and their families. This year is our 40th anniversary year, and we have an exciting opportunity for an inspiring, creative and imaginative Chief Executive to lead our next stage of growth and development.

We’ve identified our priorities for the next five years:

• To continue to consolidate and build our funding base
• To ensure our activities and support are available across the UK to all people with Tourette Syndrome and their families
• To offer new services
• To increase the power of our voice, taking full advantage of digital media
• To increase our impact and ability to influence national policy to secure better access to diagnosis and treatment across the country

To lead our team tackling these challenges, you are likely to be:

• Experienced at inspiring, leading, and developing an effective team
• A creative and strategic thinker and problem solver
• Able to prioritise tasks and delegate
• An articulate and persuasive advocate
• Experienced at campaigning using traditional and social media
• Experienced in developing and implementing a fundraising strategy
• Understanding of, and open to learning more about, Tourette Syndrome and understanding of the needs of the people who seek our help

In this role, you will work four or five days a week, working flexibly from home and the office in Farnborough, Hampshire.

To apply, please download the application pack and then return a CV of no more than three pages and a one-page cover letter to us via the Apply button.

Closing date: 6.00 pm on Monday, 1 November 2021

Tourettes Action is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We strongly value diversity, promote equality, and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds (including neuro diverse) and people with lived experience of disability. We are open to flexible working requests.

We are seeking to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer, who will provide strategic direction for the charity and its staff; have responsibility for the delivery of a growing range of support and awareness activities; and directly contribute to improving statutory services and research in dermatology across the UK.

Key responsibilities will include:

· Oversee the development and implementation of the charity’s strategy and vision.

· Ensure the continuous improvement of our services’ quality and impact.

· Lead and motivate all staff, line manage the senior management team

· Manage risk and work with the board of trustees to ensure the charity complies with regulation

· Maximise the charity’s financial long-term sustainability and secure project funding

· Be the voice of our beneficiaries within statutory and academic networks across the UK

· Ensure the charity’s values and culture underpin everything EOS does

The successful candidate must have sound leadership experience in the voluntary sector, knowledge of relevant legislation and excellent financial management skills, including securing and managing large grants for projects. You will be a confident and passionate communicator, with an ability to create positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Hours: FT, worked flexibly

Place of work: Home and Office based (Linlithgow, West Lothian) – subject to negotiation

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000

Duration: Permanent

Leave: 28 days + office closure over Christmas and New Year

Pension: Employer’s contribution: 4%, employee’s contribution: 4%

We are looking for an experienced manager to lead our organisation and drive forward our plans to deliver a person-centred service to people with sight loss living in North Somerset.

You will have excellent communication skills; a high level of financial literacy; and a sound knowledge of the voluntary sector, its governance arrangements and relationship with local partners including the statutory sector.  You will develop and maintain productive alliances in order to raise the profile of service user needs and aspirations, and will lead our fundraising efforts.

We need someone with a vision for the future and an ability to combine strategic thinking with attention to detail.  An empathy for people living with a disability is essential, as is a positive, flexible approach to team working.  You will be based in our office in Weston super Mare but should be prepared to travel across North Somerset as required.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 4th November 2021.

Interviews for this post will be held on Thursday 11th November.

Arachne is a registered charity and company by guarantee and has over 35 years’ experience in providing a range of free, accessible support and services. The main aim is to improve and sustain the quality of life and resilience of an ethnically diverse range of women and their families who are disadvantaged by physical/mental health problems, language barriers, difficulties accessing mainstream services or are 'hard-to-reach'.

Our three main areas of work are: welfare advice, health promotion, training/education.  In addition, we work in partnership/network and liaise with a diverse range of statutory and non-statutory organisations.

As part of our new project bid to The National Lottery Community Fund, we have secured funding for a new post of Chief Executive to lead Arachne through an important stage in its future development towards sustainability.

The aim of this post is to empower Arachne and strengthen its capacity.  In addition, to lead the review, development and implementation of the strategic plan to address community need and the impact of the local and national policy agenda, underpinned by robust financial management, good governance and general management. The post holder will work closely with the Board of Trustees and lead a small staff team.

We are looking for an experienced, energetic, creative, dynamic and determined female to lead Arachne and inspire, manage and develop the team. The successful candidate needs to have an excellent track record of fundraising, meeting financial targets, have outstanding communication skills, an innovative and creative approach, the ability to develop strong and positive relationships with internal and external audiences and able to balance and respond to a large and varied workload.  Underlining this they will need to have an excellent understanding of the challenges that face grassroots organisations in the current financial climate. Candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent understanding of the needs and experiences of migrants in the UK, and a clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding.

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is seeking a dynamic professional who can be an integral part of the Operations Team and ensure the smooth running of the organization, from facilities and office management to partnership with HR and Finance, from PA support to the Executive Director to the enhancement of the organization’s administrative efficiency.

Based in: London

Salary: £28,000 per year + 5% pension contribution

Closing date for applications: 24 October 2021 – 17.00GMT

Interviews (if selected): 28-29 October 2021

THE ORGANIZATION

The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is an international human rights organization working to ensure respect for human rights are at the core of companies’ business models; empower communities and workers, to secure their rights; and advance accountability for corporate human rights abuse. Our Global Team, based in more than 20 countries around the world, work with a rich network of activists, unions, human rights groups, and investors. Our website and publications are available in nine languages. We work across all sectors and issues related to business and human rights, with strategic focus on the rights of workers in global supply chains, the rights of communities seeking responsible natural resource use and a just transition to zero carbon, and the rights of people to accountable digital technologies. The Office Coordinator will be an integral part of the Global Team.

The Resource Centre has helped define the growing field of business & human rights. It has put companies in all regions on notice that their human rights conduct is being watched. It has drawn attention to corporate abuses in all countries and provided increased recognition to those companies taking positive steps to promote human rights. The Centre is widely respected for being fair, objective, and constructive in its approach to make change happen.

THE POSITION

Office Administration

• Act as first point of contact within the London office. Deal with telephone and email queries; greet visitors; take in incoming post and other deliveries
• Maintain supplier contract records and ensure office calendar is kept up-to-date
• Manage filing systems and maintain supplies of stationery, business cards, equipment and office sundries
• Act as first point of contact for IT queries from staff and liaise with external suppliers
• Manage IT hardware orders and inventory
• Process and code invoices relating to operations
• Help organise events, disseminate invitations, keep track of RSVPs, print name tags; etc.

Operational support

• Assist with induction of new staff
• Assist with regular updates of certain parts of the website, with particular responsibility for company sections and business & human rights-related events
• Maintain the Resource Centre’s organogram
• Build global contact lists for dissemination of press releases, announcements, invitations to events, etc; research new contacts and ensure existing lists are kept up-to-date; assist with upgrading the organization’s entire Salesforce contact management system
• Build the company intranet system through SharePoint and help drive efficiency into the organization
• Undertake additional tasks, in consultation with the Executive Director, that are necessary for the effective operation of the organization

Personal Assistant elements to Executive Director

• Assist with booking travel and accommodation, diary management, scheduling of meetings, etc. mainly for Executive Director, and also for other Global Team members and board members as necessary
• Provide essential personal assistance support to the Executive Director regarding emails & appointments

Work flexibility

Due to the small size of the Resource Centre, all people assisting with its work must be willing to shift priorities and tasks quickly, and be willing to have their work reviewed by colleagues.

CREDENTIALS

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2-years’ experience running administration of an office
• Previous experience in a PA role, including governance support and diary management
• Experience in successfully carrying out labour-intensive, routine but important tasks
• Demonstrable IT proficiency, especially with Microsoft Office – particularly with SharePoint, OneDrive, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills, proven ability to prioritise tasks, manage a busy workload and work to deadlines
• Willingness to develop and maintain extensive contact lists
• Willingness to learn how to develop and manage an efficient and effective contact management system for the organization
• Ability to deal with a wide range of contacts with professionalism, tact and diplomacy
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and consistency; commitment to the integrity and quality of outputs
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Evidence of team working and build strong working relationships
• Experience with Salesforce a plus

Personal Qualities

• Fluent English: reading/writing/speaking
• Experience of organising & prioritising own work
• Experience of managing many diverse tasks at the same time, including under pressure
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-moving environment
• Ability to use own initiative, and to work independently within agreed framework
• Ability to deal with people from a variety of cultures & backgrounds in a sensitive & understanding manner, using a diplomatic approach or being firm when required
• Interest in & commitment to promoting human rights
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive issues
• Ability & willingness to work during weekends on occasion, for example if an important conference is held on a weekend, or if attending a trustee meeting in London held on a Saturday - Note: a proportionate amount of time off to compensate for this overtime work can be taken afterwards
• Right to work in the United Kingdom

British Future is recruiting for a new Office Manager and Executive Assistant

• Closing date for applications: 10am on Wednesday 27th October 2021
• Salary band: £32,000 – £35,000 pa.
• Reporting to: Director

For more information about the role, please find attached a copy of our Job Specification.

About this role

This is an exciting role, running an efficient office for a small but ambitious think-tank that has established a significant reputation in policy-making over 10 years. The role is essential to the daily running of the organisation, its administrative and financial functions and its wider governance. It would suit someone who wants to develop their expertise in charity governance and finance.

British Future is an independent, non-partisan think-tank which has charitable status. Our vision is of a confident and inclusive Britain, welcoming and fair to all. British Future has built a strong track record on understanding public attitudes, forging public narratives and promoting policy solutions on immigration and integration, race and identity. The organisation works cross-party with multiple stakeholders from politicians and NGOs to business leaders in order to strengthen the common ground on these challenging issues.

Joining this team of seven, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the office, HR, governance and processing of the charity’s finances. You will also provide Executive Assistant support to the Director, Sunder Katwala, and organise our quarterly charity board meetings. Our London Living Wage intern will assist with the administrative tasks and you will have the opportunity to line-manage the post-holder.

What we are looking for

This role is ideal for an individual with previous experience as an Office Manager or EA/PA to a senior manager. You will be a confident self-starter and strong team player, with experience in office and financial management preferred. You will have experience facilitating senior level meetings, liaising with various stakeholders and prioritising a busy workload. Strong organisational and communication skills are key, as well as confidence in the use of IT. A commitment to social inclusion and fairness, given the nature of organisation’s work on diversity, is also important.

Training and Support

Training and development is crucial to the success of our organisation. The post holder will be encouraged to build their financial aptitude, with guidance and ongoing support from the charity’s Treasurer and through external training. We are open to candidates with less experience in finances but who have good numeracy skills, a willingness to learn and who would welcome being trained up in this aspect of the role before taking on full responsibilities. 

Flexible for you

This role is normally based in our Covent Garden office, in London, though currently the team is gradually moving from remote working to a more regular office presence. While we are advertising the post as full-time, 35-hours a week, we are willing to consider requests for job-share and are open to flexible working hours for the right candidate.

Chief Executive Officer

Rachel Hall, CEO: "City Catering is a £5m-turnover Southampton charity, with 250 talented staff. We serve delicious, nutrition-laden school meals, meals on wheels, and we cater for high-end corporate events.

"We offer free-of-charge recipe-led boxed groceries through our Cooking at Home initiative, all year round; and we cook for free through our Lunch Crowd project, for school club providers outside of term time.

"We stand for good food, and we're passionate about serving nutritious meals to Southampton’s youngest and oldest residents.

"The pandemic has heightened the UK's understanding of the need for access for all to good food, and we have been able to grow the impact of our charity in response to that growing awareness. Serving good food is what our charity's for - we exist to make a tangible nutritional difference in people’s lives, because access to good food is a right, not a privilege. 

"Like most of the country's charities, our organisation has had a turbulent 18 months; delivery of our school meals and meals on wheels operations have been critical, and our staff have been frontline throughout. We have adapted with each change of Government guidance, and with every supply-chain challenge. Our incredible teams have achieved a zero-service-failure outcome through the pandemic, even through massively increased demand, and have stepped forward to work beyond their normal patterns - to help us make a difference. They're unstoppable.

"As a result, in addition to meals served in schools and in vulnerable adults homes since March 2020, our charity has served 165,975 free, nutritious meals to struggling local residents. And we're hungry to do more.

“2021-22 is about 'Covid recovery' for our organisation - recovery of our reserves, energy, and balance. Going forward there is a tangible opportunity for our next CEO to increase our impact even further, building on the change and momentum that's been achieved in the past 18 months.

"The 6 area of focus of our current strategic plan are:

1. rebuilding our reserves;

2. safeguarding our impact;

3. standing for good nutrition;

4. developing our people;

5. digitising our systems;

6. extending out influence and community.

"The successful candidate for this role will need steel, creativity, empathy... a massive dose of pragmatism, and a true passion for making a difference in tough times. This is a superb opportunity for our next leader to extend our charity's impact in Southampton, and help ensure our city's youngest and oldest residents get the nutrition they need to thrive."

The role of chief executive 

The Chief Executive will lead a skilled and dedicated team to deliver good, sustainable performance for the Charity. The CEO will be responsible for the management of the organisation as it evolves, and will be required to achieve the objective set out in the strategic plan, developed with the Board of Trustees.

The role requires a wide breadth of experience and skill, with duties including:

• Providing strong strategic and supportive leadership

• Developing the Charity’s public profile. Influencing key stakeholders and developing/maintaining strong relationships with external partners and the general public.

• Developing new business opportunities for the organisation, primarily in Southampton but also further afield

• Ensuring strategic decisions capture the breadth of the organisation, while delivering key business objectives

• Building the organisation’s income streams and reserves, creating effective growth and contract retention strategies, including the management and delivery of Service Level Agreements and contractual specifications, tender assessment and response and effective sales strategies.

• Working with the Board and the Senior Management Team to ensure that the organisation’s mission is delivered, statutory and regulatory duties are observed, and that strategic and operational objectives are timely, clear, relevant, and implemented.

• Supporting and service the Board, providing them with timely, relevant, and transparent information, and supporting the Chair in further developing the Board and its role.

• Developing policies and strategies to meet rapidly changing operational requirements – with reference to Covid, Brexit, and Member/beneficiary/customer need

Person specification 

The successful candidate is ideally an existing CEO with experience of reporting to a Board of Trustees in a purpose-based organisation.

[A high potential senior manager with experience of reporting to a Board who is deemed to be ready to take on a CEO role may be considered where the candidate is exceptional.] 

A Bachelor’s degree and ideally further postgraduate qualifications in management are preferred.

Organisational partnership and negotiations at this level require skill to work with the Trustees, executives, corporate and individual donors, media and key stakeholders. 

Knowledge of the catering industry would be helpful but not a critical prerequisite. The Chief Executive will need, however, an appreciation of the industry issues and challenges, plus awareness of the disruption and innovation caused by technology, regulation, demographics and evolving industry demands. 

Knowledge and experience

The successful applicant will require: 

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a senior leadership role

• Thorough knowledge and expertise in organisational leadership and the ability to lead and inspire a high-potential team

• Demonstrable effectiveness and experience in leading and representing a charity, and reporting to a charity Board

• An affinity with the values of the charity, and commitment to the diverse needs of our beneficiaries

• Demonstrable managerial and financial experience of directing and controlling of delivery and provision of services

• Proven success in fund raising with achievement of good results in successfully diversifying and growing sources of income.

• A commercial-development skill set, with the ability to pitch, write bids, win business, and negotiate favourable contractual terms

• Strong understanding of delivery of tangible benefits and outcomes to the beneficiaries served, supported by a track record and knowledge of: charity governance, quality assurance, financial management, delivery of agreed performance objectives, risk management

• Proven ability to develop, implement and monitor performance of strategic plans

• The ability to develop and maintain policies and procedures to govern the operation of the organisation, including the provision of a safe and supportive working environment for all staff and beneficiaries.

• An understanding of how to transform IT systems and technology to help an organisation to deliver more effectively.

• Ability to work as the spokesperson for the Charity in media, marketing and advocacy

• A solid understanding of employment law and people policies

• Coaching and leadership skills, to bring the organisation with you

• An understanding of the pillars of the Charity Code of Governance, and the strategic importance of the Code

Personal qualities and attributes

The successful candidate will display the following personal qualities and attributes: 

• Emotional intelligence

• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, combined with generosity of spirit.

• The ability to lead an organisation, motivate a team, and work with the Trustees to build a strong, effective and high-performance culture.

• The personal authority and credibility to inspire and command wide respect and confidence, both internally and externally.

• A commitment to the development of colleagues and a management style that empowers staff.

• Open and transparent; dynamic and communicative; approachable and inclusive – with a sound understanding and commitment to the principals of EDI

• A strong duty of care to all our beneficiaries, staff and stakeholders.

• High level strategic and analytical skills; problem solving and negotiation skills.

• Proven ability to manage organisational change effectively.

• High level written and verbal skills including the development and presentation of tenders, submissions, polices and plans.

• Well-developed organisational skills, including an ability to set priorities and pursue tasks to completion.

Terms of appointment 

• The role is based at City Catering offices in central Southampton

• Contract type: full time, permanent

• Salary £58,000 - £65,000 dependant on experience

• Pension: We operate a contributory pension scheme which you will be auto-enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme). Further details are available from Chief Executive

• Annual leave 23 days plus the normal Bank Holidays

• A DBS check and regulator (Charity Commission) due diligence will be required.

• Candidates must be permanent residents of the UK or hold a current valid visa.

City Catering is an equal opportunities employer.

How to apply

To make an application for the role of CEO at City Catering, submit your CV and a supporting statement, that sets out

1. why you think this role is the right move for you

2. how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.

Recruitment timetable:

• Closing date: Friday 5th November 2021

• Preliminary interviews: 11-12 November 2021

• Agreement of the final shortlist: by Friday 19th November 2021; this may be followed by an invitation to selected candidates to meet informally with member of the City Catering team

• References taken up for shortlisted candidates and possible psychometric assessment: to follow shortlist

• Final panel interviews: w/c 22 November 2021

Are you passionate about communication and organisation, working within the faith-based charity sector?

The role supports the Deputy General Secretary for Discipleship, responsible for a team of staff, co-ordinating their work with that of the Church’s main councils and with the needs of its congregations and people.

You will have a vital role in seeing that the Deputy General Secretary is properly supported in this busy schedule, acting as an administrative anchor, balancing a range of responsibilities confidentially and carefully. You will be part of a diverse team and your reliability as a team player will be key in enabling the Deputy General Secretary to manage this work.

You will be a highly organised, experienced PA with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will have the ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Being proactive and the ability to work without constant supervision is essential. Experience of using IT to manage projects and events would be a distinct advantage.

We can offer you a flexible and friendly work environment; hybrid working from Church House in London and from home.

If you are interested in working for us and can meet the above requirements, please contact us/see our website for an application form (noting that we do not accept CVs).

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 15 November 2021

Interview date: Tuesday 7 December 2021

We are the national body for careers education in England, delivering support to schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st-century careers education.

The Careers & Enterprise Company is a great place to work. We operate within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We are brought together by one thing: our passion to ensure young people get the best possible start in life and are supported to find their best next step.

Do you want to be part of a mission-driven team focused on transforming young people’s lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Role Summary

This role provides high-quality executive personal assistance and administrative support to the CEO and Deputy CEO, to the part-time Chairman and to other Board members. In addition, the post-holder is responsible for the administration of meetings and other arrangements associated with The Careers & Enterprise Company Board and Senior Leadership Team. The role requires an adaptable individual who can flex their style and pace. The post-holder will be part of the Operations Support team and will work with the Internal Operations Manager and wider Operations team to ensure effective delivery.

Our organisation has a privileged opportunity to make a difference to the lives of millions of young people, helping to inspire and prepare them for the fast-changing world of work, and we want you to help us make it happen.

To apply, please click the Apply button to send us your CV and cover letter (no more than 2 x A4 pages with a minimum font of 11). In your cover letter, please demonstrate how you meet the job profile, in particular the following:

• Managing complex diaries
• Managing senior-level stakeholders
• Working proactively in an ambiguous environment

This vacancy may be closed early if sufficient applications have been submitted. Therefore, please do not delay in submitting your application.

Closing date: 9.00am on 25th October 2021.

It is our policy to review all applications within two weeks from the closing date. If you do not hear from us within three weeks following the closing date, then your application has unfortunately not been successful on this occasion. We are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted and attended an interview.

Are you a PA looking to work for a charitable organisation that is passionate about making positive change to the communities it works in?  Oasis has a newly-created opportunity for an Personal Assistant who thrives on supporting a busy CEO in a fast-growing national charity.

Oasis Community Partnerships is a charity supporting young people and their families in England. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.

A new opportunity has arisen for an organised and experienced Personal Assistant who is comfortable providing senior level support and interested in charity development, training, and governance.  It is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in the charity sector.

This key administrative role requires the successful candidate to:

• Provide assistance to the CEO collaborating with other PA/EAs
• Provide diary management, arrange meetings and book travel.
• Plan, Minute and service Board Meetings, ensuring timely administration of papers.
• Supporting the finance time with preparing annual accounts and annual returns.
• Occasionally travel within the UK to visit our community hubs.

This is a high-profile role and the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate professionalism and an understanding of how the Oasis ethos should play out in day-to-day work activity.  Each day is fast-paced, diverse and varied, so creativity and flexibility is essential!  Are you ready to join our journey and see the difference you can make?

In return, Oasis can offer:

• Flexible working practices and family friendly policies.
• A supportive network and family of staff in a motivating working environment.
• A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% Employer contributions.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holiday), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service.

To request a job information pack, please go to the Oasis UK Charity website, or download the documents on this page. Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted. 

Completed applications should be submitted by midday Wednesday 10th November 2021

Interviews will be held on Thursday 18th November 2021.

Permanent, part-time 32 hrs/wk, inclusive of breaks.  (Flexible working pattern negotiable.)

Salary:  £18,904 per annum (£23,630 for full-time) + pension

Based in Birmingham (location can be flexible and negotiable).

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.  Applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

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Personal Assistant to Director of International Support Unit (ISU)

Muslim Hands

• Vacancy Reference Number: PAISU/ISU/UK-R2

• Salary: 22000 – 24000 (depending on experience)

• Location: Nottingham

• Job Type: 1-year fixed contract (extendable)

• Category: Management

• Sectors : International Development

• Application Process & Closing Date: Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 3rd November 2021

• Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: ASAP

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold interviews via ZOOM.

Job Overview

Muslim Hands is a UK-based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. International Support Unit (ISU) support the development of Muslim Hands partner offices in the areas of fundraising and communication, program management, administration and finance and at the outset the unit will focus on the following countries non-exhaustive list Canada France South Africa and the United Kingdom. 

Main Responsibilities

Personal Assistant to Director will be based at Muslim Hands headquarters Nottingham, the purpose of the role is to provide full administrative and secretarial support at a senior level to the Director of the international support unit. The personal assistant will be at the heart of the international support unit to ensure the smooth daily time management, scheduling of meetings and correspondence, further handle sensitive and complex issues in a professional and objective manner. Take the initiative when appropriate, especially in the Director’s absence. The PA will be expected to travel between the Muslim Hands partner offices frequently.

As a Personal Assist to ISU Director, you will be responsible for:

Job Specifics

• Provide administrative assistance to maintain effective communication with supporting offices.
• Produce monthly reports of all the supporting offices and assist in developing future KPIs for the ISU team.
• Process correspondence, ensuring that incoming correspondence is dealt with by the director/or on behalf of the director, or other staff as appropriate.
• Booking and arranging travel including flight booking, accommodations and visa according to the organisation’s travel policy.
• Manage arrangements for Trustees’ and Sub-Committee meetings, including production/distribution of agenda and papers.
• Co-ordinate ad-hoc meetings and conference calls including meeting preparations for the director when required - often at short notice.
• Assist the ISU director in developing, implementing and monitoring the ISU strategy.
• Assist director in following up agreed action on matters which fall within the director’s responsibility – chasing responses, triggering follow-up action.
• Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence
• Acting as the first point of contact: when dealing with correspondence and phone calls
• Managing the diary and organising meetings and appointments for the ISU Director
• Liaise with stakeholders, national and international staff confidently either face to face, video conferencing or via the telephone as and when necessary and required.
• Demonstrate and promote adherence to all Muslim Hands’ Policies, which encourage and support other members within the overseas fundraising offices.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality with regard to the organisation's information and procedures
• Any other duties as may reasonably be required by the director.

Person specification

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Preferred experienced Personal Assistant at senior management level.
• Willingness for overseas travel and out of office hours working.
• Experience of electronic diary management.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, to enable professional interaction with a wide range of contacts, both internal and external offices.
• Ability to organise and plan own work.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• A flexible, pro-active approach to work, including the ability to prioritise and re-prioritise.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent IT skills, including a working knowledge of presentation software packages, preferably Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

Deadline for applications is 3rd November 2021 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.