Associate director of hr jobs in chichester, west sussex
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You will be responsible for coordinating the internal operations of the organisation including contract management, ICT, office and HR support. This role will also be responsible for travel logistics, event administration, contractual, grant and financial administration and internal office systems. This would include but is not limited to reviewing financial reports, checking invoices and timesheets, booking meeting spaces, catering for meetings, booking staff travel, insurance renewal and support on managing the IT and HR providers.
The appointee will also take the same role for CoST – The Infrastructure Transparency Initiative – a transparency and accountability programme which operates in 21 countries.
Key responsibilities:
Execute financial administration tasks to time (25%):
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Add invoices to the accounting software package Xero purchase ledger
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Support payments to suppliers and partners.
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Preparing sales invoices for submission
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Review invoices and timesheets submitted by consultants prior to payment.
Organising and providing meeting support (15%):
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Organise meetings and international workshops in the UK and in overseas locations within an agreed budget. This includes the planning and coordination of logistics, such as participants registrations, venue selection, travel arrangement, accommodation and catering, as well as the circulation of meeting documents and invitations, and the processing of travel expenses and invoices.
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Provide on the day support for meetings and workshops including catering and ICT.
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To provide secretarial support to the Board of Trustees. including identification of appropriate meeting dates, circulation of papers and drafting of minutes.
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Update information concerning Trustees and the latest audit with Companies House.
Support the administration and monitoring of grants agreements (15%)
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Coordinate the invitation and submission of grant proposals.
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Prepare draft grant agreements based on approved applications.
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Review quarterly financial reports submitted by partners in receipt of grant funding highlighting any areas of concern and improvement.
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Carry out internal financial audits of partners in receipt of grant funding highlighting any areas of concern and improvement in how the funding is managed.
Coordinating the administration and monitoring of consultancy contracts (25%).
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Support the recruitment, negotiations and management of consultants and advisors including coordination with the client.
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Prepare draft consultancy contracts based the agreed scope of work and conditions.
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Coordinate and monitor consultants’ timesheets to capture time billed against the days allocated in the contracts and approval process.
Execute office administrative tasks to time (20%)
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Coordinate, relay internal emails to staff, reserve equipment and venues for presentations and in-person staff meetings, maintain office calendars and send out meeting reminders.
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Provide administrative assistance to colleagues when necessary.
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Coordinate ICT issues with the service provider.
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Day-to-day management of staff recruitment including placing of advertisements and arrangements for shortlisting/interviewing.
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Maintaining staff personnel files and holiday and sick leave records
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Support renewing insurance policies.
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Support the development of operational policies including financial procedures, employee handbook etc.
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Support organisational planning and diary management.
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Provide administrative assistance to colleagues when necessary.
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Coordinate shared meeting space, travel, ICT and HR support agreements and operations to ensure the company provides the agreed service.
Experience
At least 2-3 years’ experience of operational administration and/or assistance with programme oversight, including implementation and governance.
Experience of administering financial, contracting and operational systems.
Experience of project management and events administration, both online and in person.
Desirable Experience
International travel logistics and finance administration.
Background in not-for-profit sector.
Essential Attributes:
Legally able to work in the UK.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven project management, administrative and organisational skills
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent ICT skills especially excel.
Highly motivated with an ability to work within budgets and meet deadlines.
Ability to prioritise, plan and organise work.
Commitment to EAP’s Mission, Vision and Values.
Strong diplomacy, networking and relationship-building skills.
Desirable attributes
A graduate.
An interest in international development, infrastructure and public policy.
Experience of using purchaser ledger systems such as Xero.
Knowledge of charity accounting.
Knowledge of contracting consultants and grant agreements.
Key relationships:
EAP Executive Director
EAP Director of Programmes
EAP Lead Policy and Research Adviser
EAP Communications Manager
EAP Senior Finance and Office Manager
EAP Senior Programme Manager
CoST Head of Members and Affiliates
CoST Regional Managers and Technical Advisors
EAP Board of Trustees
CoST Board of Trustees
Strategic Partners
Associates
Accountabilities
Delegated budget / financial authority – 0
Number of people managed directly – 0
Number of consultants managed – 0
Authority level for purchase of resources, materials or services - £0k
Your CV should not be more than 2 pages long and your cover letter should be maximum one page.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Director of Finance and Resources is responsible for managing the charity’s finances efficiently and accurately, ensuring that all financial activities are carried out in compliance with statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements. Playing a key role in strategic planning, including planning for future budgets and allocation of resources in collaboration with the CEO and Board, the Director of Finance & Resources also leads on HR and IT for the Trust and supports the implementation of good governance practices. The role oversees the production of monthly management accounts, line-managing the Finance Officer who takes care of day-to-day financial functions. You will provide financial recommendations to the Finance & Audit Committee (which meets quarterly), ensuring that the Trust’s financial practices adhere to statutory regulations and legislation. The Director of Finance & Resources also leads on the Trust’s annual audit and production of Annual accounts, filed with the Charity Commission. For this role you will need to have strong experience in finance, accounting or a related field, demonstrating excellent analytical skills and numerical proficiency alongside capability to think strategically and facility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Everyone associated with the Trust works remotely and has always done so. Our team, Board, volunteers and partners are UK-wide and so meetings and events are held regularly in London and across the country. You will report to the CEO and line manage the Finance Officer. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will regularly collaborate with our Board of trustees and, particularly, the Chair and members of the Finance & Audit Committee.
Some core hours will be required but a degree of flexible working will be possible. Some travel will be expected in order to attend in-person meetings. The Trust is committed to each team member’s professional development and offers regular opportunities to undertake formal and informal training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Portsmouth Naval Base, Sea Cadets Stores
Contract: 35hrs per week - Permanent
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 gross per annum
Closing Date: 29 June 2025
Are you a hands-on Warehouse Logistics Manager and Head of Department looking for a new opportunity?
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity delivering life changing nautical adventure for young people through the Sea Cadets to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success.
We are currently looking for a Head of Logistics and Trading to join our team responsible for the management and duties arising from the MSSC stores team and Sea Cadets Shop orders, and other departmental functions.
We are looking for a capable, ambitious person, able to accept increasing responsibilities, as the department transitions significant staff/role changes in the coming months.
Responsibilities
- To manage the operations of the MSSC Logistics & Trading department, which includes motor transport management for the MSSC.
- To be line manager to the Logistics & Trading Team.
- Be Building Manager responsible for the safety and security of all machinery, staff and operations within Sea Cadet Stores.
- Be responsible for budgetary control and finances associated with the department.
- To provide warehouse management and administrative oversite to operations for receipt and dispatch of online shop orders, MoD and MSSC stores held on loan throughout the MSSC.
- Liaise with SCC units, contractors, suppliers and MoD, to effectively deliver an efficient, effective department.
- Be responsible for maintain appropriate levels of MoD and Sea Cadets Shop stock.
- Liaise with Royal Navy regarding use of RN systems for purchasing uniforms and other RN provided equipment.
- Manage warehouse receipt and dispatch, ensuring that all orders are dispatched within specified timelines.
- Manage the operations of the Westminster Stores and Sea Cadets Shop online systems, ensuring that all records are maintained and up to date and accurate.
- Be prepared to assist with the manual aspects of warehouse activities as required.
- Liaise with Royal Navy and Captain of Sea Cadets regarding changing uniform requirements.
- Liaise with fundraising team to develop a strategy for increasing sales in the SCC shop.
Requirements
Requirements
- Experience of line management responsibilities and managing a team.
- To successfully undergo MoD security clearance to SC level.
- To operate the counterbalance for lift (training will be provided if necessary).
Desirable
Experience of logistics work within the Royal Navy or Cadet Forces as an adult.
Benefits
Benefits
- Limited flexible Working hours
- Cycle to work scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the pension
- Private medical insurance
- Pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
- Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
- Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
- National staff conference: All employees come together once a year to reflect on the past year and celebrate success at our offsite staff conference. This is a great opportunity to listen to employees' views, and for employees to network, share information and socialise.
For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack.
If you are interested in this role, please apply now!
Additional Information
MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.
We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.
All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record and higher level security check.
We help launch young people for life through adventure.




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Are you passionate about driving excellence in patient-centered imaging? Join us at the Royal College of Radiologists and the College of Radiographers as our Quality Review Partner, where you’ll lead expert teams in assessing radiology services across the UK from independent clinics to major NHS trusts delivering evidence-based evaluations that spark real, lasting improvement.
The Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) defines what’s needed to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred imaging services. Jointly developed by the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and the College of Radiographers (CoR), the QSI supports imaging providers in embedding a culture of continuous quality improvement and achieving excellence.
As a Quality Review Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in upholding and advancing these standards. Drawing on your professional expertise, you’ll lead assessments of radiology services across a diverse range of settings — from small independent providers to large, multisite NHS and private organisations. You’ll guide expert review teams in delivering independent, evidence-based evaluations, and produce focused reports and action plans that drive meaningful improvement.
What you’ll do:
- Act as the designated Quality Review Partner for a portfolio of imaging services across the UK.
- Provide expert guidance to QSI leads on both the review process and the standards.
- Manage the full review cycle for services in your portfolio.
- Select and coordinate review team members in collaboration with the Quality Improvement Coordinator.
- Participate in quality assurance and moderation activities to ensure consistency and rigour.
What you’ll bring:
- Demonstrable experience in quality assurance, accreditation, or evaluation assessments, or in healthcare quality management.
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance and assessment approaches.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, tailored to diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to prioritise effectively while remaining adaptable to changing needs.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- If you’re a confident, high-performing professional with a passion for quality improvement, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more about the role, the RCR, and how to apply in the Quality Review Partner candidate pack.
Why join us?
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
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Join our friendly and mission-driven team at NFER, where you’ll help bridge the gap between research and classrooms. This is your chance to bring vital insights directly to schools – raising awareness of the NFER Classroom brand and increasing the reach and impact of our research findings within the education community.
Pay: £36,000 - £40,000 (FTE)
Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract
Hours: Part-time (21 hours)
Location: Remote within the UK, with occasional visits to our Slough office (approx. 6 times per year)
Annual Leave: 30 days plus 4 paid closure days FTE
Pension Contributions: 10% employer contributions
Family Support: Enhanced maternity/parental leave and paid compassionate leave
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to connect schools with powerful, practical research. You’ll take a leading role in shaping how NFER communicates with educators, using your creativity and insight to bring our work to life across digital channels.
One day you might be crafting social media content that sparks conversation among teachers, the next, you’ll be writing an email newsletter that lands just right with a headteacher seeking evidence-based ideas. You’ll help turn research into engaging, accessible summaries, so schools can quickly grasp key insights and put them into action.
You’ll also update and improve our For Schools website pages, ensuring every word is useful and user-friendly. Behind the scenes, you’ll track performance using analytics, learning what works and what could work even better. And throughout it all, you’ll collaborate with researchers, designers, and communications experts to deliver thoughtful, impactful campaigns that schools actually want to read.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential skills and experience:
- Experience in marketing communications or a related role
- Excellent writing skills and creative flair
- Confidence using digital tools such as social media platforms, Canva, Google Analytics and CRM systems
- Strong time management and the ability to work independently
- A collaborative approach and a clear focus on impact
- Experience working in or with schools is a bonus, but not essential.
If you meet only 70% of our essential skills, still apply; you may have skills we didn’t know we needed.
Other roles you may have experience of include: Marketing Executive, Marketing Officer, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Specialist, Brand Executive, Communications Executive, Digital Marketing Executive, Social Media Executive, Content Marketing Executive, Email Marketing Executive, SEO Executive
WHY NFER?
At NFER, we are recognised globally for providing trusted research, resources and insights that drive meaningful change. By joining us, you’ll contribute to a mission that prioritises impact over profit, working in an environment where collaboration, flexibility, and inclusion are valued.
What we offer:
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance from day 1.
- The chance to make a real difference in the education sector.
APPLICATION PROCESS
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply early. Shortlisting will commence from 23rd June 2025.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to support
you and ensure a positive experience. For further details, please review the Job Information Pack.
If you’re ready to bring your skills and passion to a role that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and start your journey with NFER.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.