Independent Age works to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose.  To achieve this we provide information, advice and connection services for older people; campaign on the issues that matter most to them around health and care, poverty and loneliness and provide capacity building support to others working in the sector.

This is an exciting time to join Independent Age as we work on our new ambitious strategy for 2021 – 2023 and increase our profile, impact and reach so more people can live a happy, connected and purposeful later life.  We want to find talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.

The Volunteer Engagement Assistant will support with delivering central communications to our volunteers across a variety of methods including digital channels and social media. They will also support with delivering both virtual and in-person volunteer events. The successful candidate will create innovative and engaging content for our volunteers and develop a range of opportunities for volunteers to discuss ideas, give feedback and be celebrated and thanked for their support, creating a true sense of belonging to Independent Age and our work. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring that volunteers are provided with essential updates, information and guidance to carry out their roles in a timely manner. 

We are seeking a driven and organised team member who can communicate effectively with a range of staff and volunteer audiences, both verbally and in-writing. You should have a track record of creating engaging digital communications and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels. You will have knowledge and experience of working with remote volunteers and volunteer managers, an understanding of effective volunteer engagement strategies and reward and recognition programmes. The ability to use virtual platforms such as Teams, proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and experience of Customer Relationship Management systems such as Salesforce are also essential for this role. 

At Independent Age we live by our values. We are Purpose-driven; compassionate; expert; collaborative; accountable; inclusive.

We champion inclusion and celebrate diversity within and outside our charity to create a culture where everyone knows that they belong and can bring their whole self to work. 

We hire from a variety of backgrounds as we know this makes our charity stronger.

If you are passionate about our cause, share our values and believe you have the skills for this role, then we’d love to meet you. 

We offer two incremental salary increases for everyone joining us, one at successful completion of probation and the second on the first anniversary of starting with us.

We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best, so we provide support to attain this with flexible working hours and regular remote working opportunities. 

We also offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance and fantastic learning and development opportunities.

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer.

To apply, please visit our website to submit a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, along with your CV.

Interviews to be held in week commending 14 February.

Job Summary

The Assistant Head of Operations post will support the Senior Leadership Team in overseeing the highest quality services across the organisation’s delivery areas. They will be responsible for and support the operational leadership and management of allocated service areas and report to the Senior Leadership Team on cross organisational matters in relation to effective, safe and highest-quality provision.

Job Purpose

To provide the highest standards of strategic leadership & operational management of allocated Advocacy, Carers and Therapy service areas delivered by Gaddum to the diverse populations across Greater Manchester.

The Assistant Head of Operations will have responsibility for:

• Supporting and contributing to the organisation’s forthcoming Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy review.
• Operational leadership of assigned service management portfolio.
• Leading and advising on recruitment in line with policies and procedures.
• Project Managing programmes of work that are vital for Gaddum’s growth, performance and quality.
• Implementing, overseeing and leading on key areas in relation to Health & Safety, Safeguarding and HR matters relating to their service areas and as required on a wider organisational basis.
• Ensuring strict adherence to, and proactive approaches for, monitoring and reporting in all elements of contract and internal performance indicators.
• Deputising for assigned Head of Operation responsibilities as required.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a creative Assistant Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Otley. You will join us on a part time, permanent basis, working 7 hours per week on a rota basis (to include some weekends), and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £3,470.03 per annum plus excellent benefits.

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

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

Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:

As an Assistant Shop Manager you will assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets for Cats Protection and taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures.

What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:

• Previous retail experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Confidence working well on own initiative
• Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £3,470.03 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

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

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

Closing date: 8th February 2022

Virtual interview date: Week commecing 14th February 2022

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a creative Assistant Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Worcester. You will join us on a part time, permanent basis, working 14hours per week on a rota basis (to include some weekends), and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £6,940.07 per annum plus excellent benefits.

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

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

Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:

As an Assistant Shop Manager you will assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets for Cats Protection and taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures.

What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:

• Previous retail experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Confidence working well on own initiative
• Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £6,940.07 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

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

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

Closing date: 8th February 2022

Virtual interview date: 22nd February 2022

Bedford Foodbank is an independent charity, proud to be a member of the Trussell Trust Foodbank network. Bedford Foodbank Shares the Vision of The Trussell Trust. For a UK without the need of Foodbanks; until this happens, we are here to support vulnerable people living in the Borough of Bedford, by providing emergency food and signposting. We have a high profile in Bedford and are well supported in the town by volunteers and donations.

Job Description 

To oversee the operation of Bedford Foodbank,with concern for it's operational efficiency and sandards in accordance with The Trussell Trust network model. Inpartnership with the management team and Board of Trustee: guide the development of the Foodbank project,including it's material resources, finanicial assets, reputation, partnerships and volunteer body.

Our operation is based in Manton Industrial Estate Bedford, where we store, sort and pack food ready to go out to our 7 Distribution centers; run Mon - Fri pm. 

We are looking for someone to join our team who is passionate, energetic and a hard working individual who can self manage and oversee the day to day management of the Foodbank processes. It would be desirable but not essential to have experience working or volunteering in an organisationthat deploys volunteers. 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for two creative Assistant Shop Managers who are looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Alnwick. You will join us on a part time, permanent basis, working 14 hours per week on a rota basis (to include some weekends), and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £6,940.07 per annum plus excellent benefits.

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

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

Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:

As an Assistant Shop Manager you will assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets for Cats Protection and taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures.

What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:

• Previous retail experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Confidence working well on own initiative
• Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £6,940.07 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

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

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

Closing date: 1st February 2022

Virtual interview date: 8th February 2022

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a creative Assistant Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Cheadle. You will join us on a part time, permanent basis, working 14 hours per week on a rota basis (to include some weekends), and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £6940.07 per annum plus excellent benefits.

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

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

Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:

As an Assistant Shop Manager you will assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets for Cats Protection and taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures.

What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:

• Previous retail experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Confidence working well on own initiative
• Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £6,940.07 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

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

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

Closing date: 6th February 2022

Virtual interview date: 17th February 2022

About Orchid Project

Orchid Project has a vision of a world free from female genital cutting (FGC).  We are a small but growing, dynamic not for profit organisation with a proven track record of delivering programmes, policy, advocacy and communications in support of an end to FGC.  More than 4 million girls a year are subjected to female genital cutting. This involves partial or full removal of a girl's external female genitalia.  In the short term, it can cause serious bleeding, infection and sometimes death. It dramatically disadvantages girls for the future: many girls never return to school and are often forced into early marriage. As well as the physical damage, cutting significantly curtails the education, incomes, and independence of women and girls.  It is a fundamental breach of the human rights of women and girls, and it causes lasting health, education, economic and social harm.  Many communities are ending cutting - and we know this can be accelerated to meet the world’s target of ending this practice by 2030 - but at the moment, the population is growing faster than the prevalence is falling, leading to a rising number of girls being cut each year. Because of the COVI-19 pandemic, programme work to end cutting has been disrupted, and an additional 2 million girls are now at risk of being cut in the next ten years, according to UNFPA.

Orchid Project works in three ways:

• Advocating for resources and commitments to end FGC

• Partnering with grassroots organisations working towards abandonment in practising countries 

• Sharing best practices and communicating the scale and impact of FGC and how it is ending

Values

We are collaborative, we are respectful, and we are open and accountable. All staff are expected to uphold Orchid Project’s values and work together to achieve transformational change.

About you 

You will bring enthusiasm and strong administrative skills to a growing organisation promoting social change and having a real impact on the world. You love to organise things and people and take pride in your work and the critical support role you play. You are comfortable handling both proactive and reactive tasks and are calm and confident when juggling many balls and working to tight deadlines. You have a high-quality standard in your work and bring a flexible and positive attitude to any team.

Key responsibilities of the role:

To provide financial, administrative and operational support to the Orchid Project team, the Finance and Operations Assistant will undertake a variety of tasks, including:

Finance

• Supporting the Finance and Operations Manager on including bookkeeping, processing payments to vendors, international partners and associates.

• Processing incoming donations and making bank deposits

• Organise all invoices and receipts and provide ongoing support for the finance and Operations Manager on month-end finances.

• Making purchases on behalf of the organisation

• Balancing petty cash bank

• Supporting the Finance and Operations Manager on project financial reporting and spot checks

• Support in setting up finance templates, policies and through the annual audit process

• Supporting the Finance and Operations on expense reports for staff, consultant and activist

• Support the development of financial policies and procedures.

• Supporting the Finance and Operations with timesheets

• Any other reasonable tasks falling within remit and skillset

Office Administration & Logistics 

• Working alongside the Finance and Operations Manager, providing admin support to ensure the smooth running of the office. 

• Ordering office equipment and supplies within allocated budgets, ensuring that maximising procurement processes are followed and maximises value for money.

• Monitor operating leases, re-ordering as necessary, reviewing options for new/renewal of contracts with office suppliers, ensuring best value for money based on Orchid’s changing needs.

• Maintain the Asset Register

• Providing general in-office support, e.g. organisation of office environment, filing, printing documents for meetings, problem-solving to ensure a smooth and well-run office

• Receptionist duties including answering the telephone, handling posts, answering email queries, receiving visitors

• Arranging staff meetings via zoom and In-person, checking the availability of the Office meeting rooms when staff enquire.

• Supporting Finance and Operations Manager in maintaining the computer systems and networks.

• Supporting the team with administrative expertise on a wide variety of projects

• Provide logistical support for CEO and Board meetings

• Supporting the team with administrative expertise on a wide variety of projects

• Providing logistical support for staff travel, events and board meetings

Human Resource support

• Providing support to Finance and Operations Manager on staff recruiting, contracts and keeping HR system up to date.

• Participate in creating updates of the employee handbook and HR policies

• Providing administrative support for the organisational development activities of Orchid Project

• Supporting the Finance and Operations Manager and Head of Finance and Operations on recruitment and inductions.

Other 

• Orchid Project is a small team in an entrepreneurial environment, and you may be required to carry out duties outside of your job description 

Internal Working Relationships

• Reporting to the Finance and Operations Manager

• Working closely with all team members to deliver Orchid Project’s strategy

External Working Relationships

• Suppliers, bookkeepers, and service providers

Person specification

Essential

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

• Good bookkeeping experience

• Experience in office management and administration, particularly in a small organisation

• Broad background across administrative functions of an organisation

• Good customer service manner and relationship building skills

• Good IT problem-solving skills – able to keep an office running and able to seek tech assistance as needed

• Excited to work in a small growing charity, where everyone wears many hats, and every day is different

• Experience managing logistical details – for events, staff travel and calendars

• Experience working online, with full  Gmail and MS Office applications, and some background with financial data/software.

• Strong communicator, both written and oral

• Able to work on own initiative, with flexibility and as part of a team 

• Sometimes willing to work outside office hours/at weekends (rare)

• Passionate about the human rights of women and girls

Desirable

• Experience with donor database management software such as Salesforce

• Specific experience with Xero or Quickbooks financial software

• Events support background

• International and/or cross-cultural experience

Anti-Racism, Diversity and Inclusion at Orchid Project

Orchid Project is committed to being actively anti-racist. We encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value lived experience and encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the person specification.

Safeguarding

Orchid Project is committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults, staff, representatives and partners from any unwanted behaviour. All staff are expected to abide by Orchid Project’s Safeguarding Policy. Training will be provided as part of induction, and relevant background and criminal record checks will be carried out. By submitting your application, you confirm that you agree to these checks being performed and that you will provide all necessary information to support this. For further information regarding Safeguarding please visit our 

To apply, please email your CV along with a covering letter, detailing why you are applying for the job and how you meet the person specification by 06/02/2022. Interviews will be held w/c 14th February via video conference or face to face if permitted.

Victim Support is looking for a full time Administrative Assistant to work within the National Volunteering Team. This role can be completed via a jobshare with someone or one person full time, and can be offered as hybrid working with the main base being Whitecross Studios, London.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

The main purpose of the role is to help foster a positive volunteer experience for volunteers and those who manage and work with them across the organisation.

The main responsibilities of the role will be to:

• Monitor the inbox
• Help to maintain accurate and up-to-date volunteer records
• Support local teams with volunteer recruitment
• Help produce and improve the monthly volunteer newsletter

You will be part of a small busy team. To be successful in this role you will have a collaborative attitude and the ability to self-reflect. Ideally you would have some knowledge or experience around working with volunteers in an administrative function and dealing with a variety of stakeholders.

We may decide to close this vacancy earlier than advertised dependent on the number of applications received.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans, and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as A. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

VS are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Want to make a positive impact on people’s lives by working for the world’s largest and oldest youth charity? YMCA is currently recruiting an Assistant Store Manager to work in one of its’ 90 charity shops across England and Wales.

What you can expect from YMCA:

• A stimulating, varied role, working with the Store Manager to drive sales and income and maximise profits from donated sales, Gift Aid, and other promotions
• The opportunity to build and support an outstanding team of volunteers, to generate great stock, and to establish the very best in customer service
• Competitive pay and generous allowances regarding holidays, healthcare, pensions, life assurance and maternity/paternity/adoption leave, employee assistance programme, annual season ticket loan* and subsidized gym membership* (*upon successful completion of probation)

What YMCA will expect from you:

• Solid retail experience working to sales and other targets
• Committed to going above and beyond when it comes to customer service
• Self-motivation and determination to be successful
• Experience of working with volunteers would be a bonus
• Weekend and bank holiday work also required

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented throughout YMCA England & Wales. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.

Use the apply button to send us your current CV and a covering letter with a summary of your relevant experience and why you would like to be considered for the role.

In joining BIHR as our Operations Assistant, you will have a key role in a small but very passionate and dynamic human rights charity. Your role will be a pivotal one, assisting with our general, financial and event & training administration – work vital to ensuring that we a strong organisation with the administrative foundations needed to achieve our strategic objectives.

A commitment to human rights and to providing the best possible administrative support for our work are essential for this role. It is an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent administrative skills and relevant experience now looking for the next step in their career. Ideally you should have experience of working in a small charity, or a clear demonstrable interest in moving into this area.

You can find out more about the role in the Job Description and Person Specification below, including further information about BIHR, the main tasks in the role, and the selection criteria.

Please note BIHR is a remote working organisation (with homeworking equipment provided). However, there is a required monthly full team meeting in London (N1) and the option for a once-a-week flexi-desk space (on rotation), also in London (N1).

If you have what it takes to be our Operations Assistant, apply today:

• Download the Job and Person Specification below. Please read this carefully as showing how you meet the person specification is a vital part of the application
• Download the Application Form below. Please complete this form, following all the instructions carefully, to apply. Do not submit a CV or covering letter, these will not be considered
• Send your completed Application Form and (if you wish) the optional Equality & Diversity Form to the email address specified in the Job Description and Person Specification and on the application form.

The deadline for receiving applications is 9.00 am on Monday 7th February 2022.

Information on our selection process

Interviews will be online via Zoom and are likely to take place on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th February 2022. If you have not heard from us by Friday 18th February 2022, please note that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Due to the number of applications we receive it is not possible for us to respond to all applicants; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note. We operate a rigorous selection process, based on various aspects of the role, to ensure candidates can demonstrate their suitability for the role, and have a comprehensive understanding of this varied and rewarding position.  The process consists of:

• A prepared verbal communication task for you to present at the interview (max 10 mins)
• A timed written task which you will be asked to complete within an agreed time slot prior to the interview (max 2-hour task)
• An online interview with a panel with unseen questions, using Zoom (max. 90 mins)
• We may also ask you to complete a Hogan Test (for more information, search online for Hogan Assessments)

Please also note: BIHR operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, which is set at meeting 70% of the person specification essential criteria. The application form includes a tick box to be considered for this scheme. If you would like further information about our policy on this, please email us at the email address specified in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Barnardo's Business Development Unit is pivotal in driving forward commercial growth, service innovation, strategic partnerships and influencing work. Do you have strong, proven commercial acumen? Do you have great people skills? If so, now is the perfect time to join a high performing team to make a difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable children, young people and families in the UK.

As Assistant Director of Business Development for our Cymru (Wales) & South West region, you will be leading a team of Business Development Managers and a Business Development Executive to deliver better outcomes to more children through achieving and securing commercial growth. You will be working closely with the Children's Services Director for the region and their team, with Finance and HR colleagues also being key stakeholders.

Our Cymru (Wales) & South West region is highly successful in securing contracts to deliver services. You will be building on their successes, with a business pipeline of high value and sometimes complex contracts to win and re-secure. To do this successfully, you will have:

* A strong track record of securing commercial income growth based on developing winning bids and proposals
* Exacting attention to quality and detail and be highly organised
* An eye for spotting opportunities and risks
* Great people, presenting, persuasion and negotiation skills

You will be adept at building relationships across Barnardo's, Local Government, Health, other statutory agencies and with partners. This combination of skills and experience will see you thrive as a respected and valued Assistant Director of Business Development. Does this sound like an exciting challenge? If so, I look forward to meeting you.

Barnardo's is developing a Working from Anywhere policy. As such, the post holder may work from home and will also have access to an office in Cardiff, with an expectation to travel sometimes, as required.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

About Barnardo's

At Barnardo's we believe in children - no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and male candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's.

Our basis and values

Do you want to use your skills in events administration to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

Join WaterAid as Festivals Assistant to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation, which is also a Living Wage and Disability Confident employer.

The WaterAid Community, Events and Education team manages a range of supporter engagement events, including challenge and mass participation events and WaterAid's partnerships with UK festivals.

As our highly organised and adaptable Festivals Assistant you will help recruit, train, and manage festival volunteers from our office and festival sites across summer. You'll also be the first point of contact for our volunteers in the run up to the festivals and support our team in planning the event delivery.

This is a full-time, fixed term role, which includes working evenings and weekends at 5+ events and multi day festivals around the UK.

Salary: £22,382 with excellent benefits.

How to Apply

Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Shortlisting and interviews may take place on a rolling basis and the application process will close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date.

Applications will close 23:59 on Sunday 6th February. Availability for interview is required for the week commencing Monday 7th February. Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams due to the current restrictions on visitors in the office.

In this role, you will work closely with the Special Events team to successfully deliver WaterAid's festival activities from recruiting and supporting volunteers to event logistics onsite at festivals.

You'll also:

• Support with recruitment, training and management of festival volunteers, including processing applications and coordinating place offers
• Contribute towards the team's communications to support volunteers, regularly updating WaterAid's festival social media pages and responding to posts
• With support, manage administration processes that support the Special Events team, including responding to queries, writing and sending e-mails, checking volunteer references, compiling training resources and making regular phone calls to volunteers
• Lead on elements of festivals projects such as travel logistics

To be successful, you'll need:

• To be educated to A level standard or equivalent experience Demonstrable experience within an office or similar working environment using similar skills
• To be adept with systems/ computer packages including using Microsoft Office packages and the internet
• Experience of dealing with supporters/customers face to face or by telephone.
• Ability to provide support to individuals, organisations and companies at all levels To have a methodical approach to work with the ability to initiate, implement and complete multiple tasks to a high standard and with minimum supervision
• Ability and willingness to work varied hours, including evening and weekend commitments
• Hold a full and clean driving licence for at least one year and willingness to drive event vehicles, undertaking specific training where applicable.

To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'.

Other Information

WaterAid benefits include:

• 28 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays), increasing to 31 days with service & 1 Volunteer day off
• Give as You Earn,
• Cycle to Work
• Annual Leave Purchase schemes
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye test
• A generous pension plan with an employer contribution of up to 10%
• Provision of a 24-hour confidential helpline and access to counselling & online health advice

WaterAid is currently located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base. Due to current restrictions on office capacity the majority of our staff are working from home. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post.

WaterAid is fully committed to protecting those with whom it comes into contact with in the course of its work and will conduct appropriate pre-employment checks. We are an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and are committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality.

Are you a professional manager committed to people and property? Methodist Ministers’ Housing Society (‘MMHS’) is a long-established charity that looks after housing and housing-related needs of retired Methodist Ministers of limited means. MMHS is looking for an enthusiastic, empathetic and organised person to provide residential property expertise across its nationwide portfolio of 900+ residential properties.

Working for a charity like MMHS is rewarding at several levels. You will be based at well-equipped offices in a pleasant part of London. You will be looking after an immensely varied portfolio. You will be interacting with tenants who, even in their retirement, continue to engage with their communities and work for change in various areas of social concern.

Job summary

Maintenance & Repair Manager.

£35,000-£45,000pa (depending on experience) + generous pension and other excellent benefits.

Full-time, permanent. Part of the MMHS property team.

Office, home-based and on-site. Travel across the UK.

Job purpose

Provide a high standard, sensitive, efficient, and cost-effective maintenance and repair service to all tenants of MMHS – either direct from internal team or via outsourced contractors and agencies. 

Ensure properties are maintained to a good standard in line with MMHS standards and within overall budgetary requirements.

Ensure all contractors, suppliers and agents meet their contractual commitments assisted by benchmarking and KPIs.

Key duties/responsibilities

Conduct a hands-on operation involving not only management of resources but also analysis of data and communication of information to board level.

Manage the maintenance process of properties to ensure they are fit for purpose and compliant with legislation and health and safety standards.

Manage the competitive selection and performance of contractors, suppliers and agents to ensure value for money and accuracy of service delivery.

Person specification

Extensive experience of people management and maintenance management in a housing environment.

Detailed understanding of domestic construction techniques, building regulations, gas and electrical regulations and EPC certification.

Developed IT skills, an understanding of older people’s needs and being sympathetic to the Christian faith.

An application should comprise CV and a brief covering letter setting out why you feel you are suited to the role. Closing Date: 4 February 2022