Purpose of Job
The Payroll, Pensions and HR System’s Officer will be responsible for providing an efficient, accurate, responsive and professional Payroll and Pensions Service to the charity, providing advice and support to internal stakeholders together with ensuring all relevant information is supplied accurately and in a timely manner to the outsourced Payroll and Pensions processing provider. The post holder will also be responsible for the accurate administration of the electronic HR system and employee records within a timely manner. The post holder will be required to provide support and assistance to the team and more widely throughout the charity, in order to drive forward successful implementation of the Strategic Objectives of the Charity.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Running and processing Payroll and Pensions – responsible for ensuring that all Payroll and Pensions related data entry is processed accurately throughout the month and year to meet agreed deadlines for key milestones e.g. monthly pay runs and year-end accounts; aligned to People and finance processes. In addition to processing all regular and ad hoc salary payments accurately for salaried, hourly paid and sessional workers on a monthly basis. Responsible for accurately processing additional and ad hoc payments e.g. Shift-working overtime, and informing employees as necessary in writing.
- Processing salary changes, leavers and starters – provision of an efficient and prompt administrative service to ensure the smooth running of the Payroll and Pensions deliverables; including filing, scanning, photocopying, data input, invoice processing, production and distribution of necessary publications, documents, reports, and statistics. Responsible for accurately processing all starters, leavers, other adjustments and relevant deductions for both the Payroll and Pensions schemes within a timely manner.
- Pension’s auto-enrolment and administration – responsible for accurately managing auto-enrolment in a timely and accurate manner, whilst ensuring information is accurate and sharing relevant changes with the pension scheme providers as appropriate. Liaising with the Pensions regulator and re-declaring compliance when required. Managing all aspects of the pension scheme administration. Day to day administering of changes to the pension schemes including the NHS Pension scheme. Having detailed knowledge of the NHS pension scheme including joiner forms, leaver forms, end of year spreadsheets and full pay control and other charges, whilst liaising with NHS Pensions and contributors, keeping reconciliation spreadsheets and dealing with arising issues.
- Supporting the year-end audit and liaising with statutory bodies – responsible for accurately processing relevant statutory deductions, HMRC RTI notifications, including attachment of earnings, court orders, etc. Assisting in the year-end external audit process. Contribute to the implementation of key changes identified from Payroll and Pensions audit reviews and recommendations.
- HR Information Systems Administration and provision of Management Information (MI) – liaising with finance to produce monthly reports to agreed deadlines in order to inform and provide data to the Payroll bureau, Finance, HMRC, Pension reporting and managers to ensure accurate Payroll and Pensions management. Liaise with the management accountant to provide Payroll and Pensions information and explanations to budget holders for the monthly management accounts meetings. Responsible for preparing the monthly Payroll and Pensions journal for input to the financial accounting system and reconciling the QuickBooks Payroll and Pensions balance sheet control accounts on a monthly basis to an agreed deadline. Responsible for the accurate maintenance, updating and auditing of manual and electronic employee records to ensure accurate reporting of all aspects of people data including changes in headcount, absence, performance; turnover; etc. in order to effectively manage organisational design changes and organisational effectiveness against organisational design changes and provide key stakeholders with appropriate mi within a timely manner.
- Benefits administration – the first point of contact for managers and employees when dealing with queries relating to employee benefits. Responsible for processing relevant additional benefits schemes and related processes including childcare vouchers, cycle to work schemes, season ticket and staff loans etc. Responsible for liaising with benefits providers in the event of any discrepancies prior to escalation. Working with the Head of Department to review current reward and benefits available to employees and identifying additional or alternative benefits in order to strengthen the Employee Value Proposition and develop more relevant benefits and rewards for our employees.
- General HR and Systems Administration – responsible for adding employee information, processing changes including starters and leavers information to the HR system. Responsible for ensuring the ongoing accuracy of the HR and Payroll system by amending employee HR records as necessary. Working closely with finance, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure ongoing accuracy of the HR system and employee records. Responsible for setting up employee and manager self-service on the HR system together with first point of contact to manage password reset or allocation and other changes relating to the HR system; whilst liaising with the HR systems supplier in the event of any technical issues. Responsible for creating and maintaining a HR dashboard, together with providing regular reports and management information to ensure that management and the exec have appropriate information in order to ensure effective workforce planning etc.
- Stakeholder engagement, communication and support – act as the first point of contact for employees in respect of any queries relating to Payroll and pension schemes currently in place within the charity. Responsible for ensuring that relevant communication on any changes to Payroll or the Pension schemes are provided to employees within Dementia UK; promptly and accurately with employee issues and concerns in order to facilitate a satisfactory resolution. Participating in regular meetings with key stakeholders in finance and People and OD.
- Support the implementation of the People Strategy – provide support for the team when managing new projects to deliver the people strategy and facilitate implementation of strategic business objectives. Provide Payroll and Pensions information, in addition to other relevant management information in order to assist with developing operational plans to support delivery of the charity’s people strategy whilst supporting management to deliver appropriate KPI’s. Identify ways to continuously improve Payroll, Pensions, and HR systems administration processes to ensure efficient and effective delivery of a high quality, customer focused service and continued service improvement with appropriate checks and measures to ensure the accuracy of Payroll and Pensions services.
- Additional general responsibility for all staff and in particular as a member of the People and OD team – actively promote the core values of DUK whilst working towards achieving the strategic objectives of the charity, with particular focus on the impact of HR operational plan and people strategy. Support the management team to ensure that Dementia UK fulfils its obligations for the health, safety and security all employees and relevant stakeholders. Work with the management team and the HR team to facilitate effective ways of working and people management and to develop high performing and effective teams. Represent Dementia UK in appropriate charity sector initiatives, and ensure that the charity is learning from them and sharing this information with internal and external stakeholders where relevant. Promote equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusiveness to ensure that the management and delivery of HR services and people management through all aspects of the charity is fair, transparent and consistent, and the application of policies and processes without prejudgement or discrimination to all stakeholders.
A new role within the charity, this post offers significant opportunities for innovation, development, and growth of new services. You will work closely with the Strategic Business Development Manager (SBDM), Director of Clinical Services, Corporate Partnership Team and Senior Management Team (SMT), to project manage new high profile partnerships and foster dynamic growth of Admiral Nurse services and raise the profile of Dementia UK nationally.
The Partnership Manager will also support the SBDM with the running of the Business Development Team (BDT), where appropriate deputising for the SBDM and providing line management to some of the Business Development Officers (BDOs) alongside supporting the continual development of robust business processes to improve the Common Business Process.
The role will balance the need for managing new and existing partnerships with the values of the charity, ensuring that at all times the message given keeps families living with dementia at the heart of our work.
For further information, please refer to the job description attached.
Please note only applications including a CV, covering letter and completed application questions will be considered.
Interviews: Thursday 19th March 2020
The role
This is an exciting and dynamic IT Trainer role where you will be able to design and delivery a full curriculum of topics, from Office 365 to video conferencing etiquette. As the IT Trainer you will have direct responsibility for all aspects of training development, delivery and management for our Head Office in central London and our satellite offices across the UK and Ireland. This role will ensure that those working for us have a suitable understanding of our working environment to deliver their activities and the events we run. The ideal candidate should have excellent Microsoft Office 365 experience with a focus on Teams and business change.
Further responsibilities of the role can be found in the Job Description attached.
The Person
To be successful you will need IT Training expertise, a commitment to high standards of performance as well as successful track record of curriculum design and delivery combined with customer service. As critical as your knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 will be, you will be critical to enabling the connection of people to vision and purpose.
Why work with us?
The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland, we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.
We have an ambitious new corporate strategy and you’ll play a part in helping us to deliver it. There’s never been a more exciting time to join the IOP - watch our new film to find out more about our work.
You’ll work from our new flagship King’s Cross offices and as well as a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance and generous annual leave. We also offer a range of other benefits including childcare vouchers, gym membership and interest free season ticket loans.
For more information on this role and to apply, please visit the IOP Jobs website.
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Children and Young People National Services Manager
Homebased
£34,688 to £36,729 per annum
Permanent
This is a fantastic opportunity to join us as a Children and Young People (CYP) National Services Operations Manager to lead a wide portfolio of CYP support and information services.
Our Skills, Information & Support Services (SISS) aim to empower visually impaired people by ensuring they have the skills, information and support they need. Through the continuous development of new, and improvement of existing CYP services, we will be able to support thousands more people living with sight loss.
The role
In this role, you will be supporting the Head of Children and Young People and Operational Teams, in the consistent delivery of a person-centre service in accordance with Service User’s needs.
Through leadership across the teams, you will be responsible for planning, managing and delivering operational plans as we continue to expand our services and reach.
You will directly manage a range of services including; Advice Line, education support, family support, technology assessments and grants. You will also directly manage the Family Events Team to organise a programme of activities throughout the UK for children and young people with a vision impairment and their families.
Who we’re looking for
You will be experienced in managing a complex operations environment where exceptional, customer-focused service is achieved. Other skills include:
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Experience managing a range of services through other managers or team leaders
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Ability to develop, supervise and manage performances
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Experience of managing children and young people’s services ideally with visual impairment or complex needs
Full details of the requirements for this role can be found in the attached job description.
Benefits
This role is 9am to 5pm, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year.
We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.
How to apply
Applications can be made using the online application form. You will need to evidence the criteria as set out in the attached job description. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do not accept CVs for job applications.
Diversity
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome, and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invite to interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.
Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
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Entering into an exciting period of growth and transition, Dementia UK now requires an exceptional HR Business Partner to join their HR Team. Based at our London offices and reporting to the Head of HR, you will play a critical role in facilitating the delivery of our People Strategy. As an innovative, solutions-driven business partner, you will need to demonstrate your ability to hit the ground running, enabling the HR Team to deliver credible and highly professional service to this growing organisation.
This role requires a highly skilled and experienced HR generalist with a proven track record of successfully working in a People setting with a strong delivery focus, together with up to date and in-depth knowledge of employment legislation in the UK. A creative thinker who enjoys developing new and innovative ways of addressing people challenges, you will have excellent attention to detail with an ability to adapt quickly and deal with conflicting priorities from different stakeholders. Confident in your ability to deal with operational and strategic objectives whilst working to tight deadlines during this dynamic period for the Charity. You will have an ability to build strong stakeholder relationships at all levels of the organisation, whilst being able to evolve and adjust your ways of working to suit our diverse workforce.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate evidence of delivering significant and sustainable business benefits through change, together with experience of developing and implementing an effective reward strategy to strengthen the Employee Value Proposition and implement Salary Benchmarking throughout the Charity. An ability to work with the business to embed the values and culture of the Charity, together with previous experience of working with a clinically focussed organisation would be highly advantageous.
In return, we will provide you with the appropriate level of support and development necessary for you to deliver your role successfully.
For further information, please download the job description.
Please note that only applications including a CV, covering letter and answers to the attached questions will be considered for interview.
Interviews: Thursday 12th of March and Tuesday 17th March.
TITLE: Development & Engagement Officer
SALARY: £28,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
CONTRACT: Full Time (35 hours per week)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Development & Partnerships
Community Southwark is the infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Southwark. We support non-profit organisations to run effectively, efficiently, sustainably and legally through providing a range of activities including training, face-to-face advice, online resources, holding events for information and engagement as well as hosting networks and working groups and providing policy insights and influence.
We also work with individuals and informal groups on social action, engagement, supporting campaigns, providing information on how you can get involved in improving your community and more.
We are a champion for the sector and look to ensure we have a seat at the right table on its behalf.
PURPOSE OF JOB
▪ To engage with the voluntary and community sector and equip organisations and individuals with the skills and knowledge to run effectively, legally and sustainably.
o providing advice and guidance to voluntary and community organisations on developing good practice in all aspects of organisational management: good governance, policies & procedures, income generation, planning, evaluation & impact, safeguarding and more.
o providing opportunities for engagement in order to improve service, impact on public policy and encourage and support collaboration
▪ To equip voluntary and community organisations with the skills and knowledge to effectively develop and implement robust financial management systems and effective organisational policies and processes by:
o supporting voluntary and community organisations to manage their financial procedures in a methodical and accountable manner
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Principal Duties
1. Providing support and advice
1.1 Provide practical guidance to organisations enabling them to develop and implement good practice covering all aspects of organisational management, including, financial management; HR; volunteer management; business planning processes; project management; quality management systems, equality & diversity and other key policies & procedures .
1.2 Support organisations to develop and enhance their financial management capabilities, including, cash-flow statements; annual budgets; forecasting income and expenditure; preparing annual accounts; drafting accounting policies; and developing appropriate internal financial controls.
1.3 Provide information, guidance, advice and resources to organisations equipping them with the skills, knowledge, confidence and tools to effectively develop and implement organisational policies and procedures that enable them to conform with best practice and comply with their statutory obligations.
1.4 Provide information and support to organisations, ensuring that they understand the importance and value strong evaluation and impact measurement systems.
1.5 Provide a package of support (including practical training and 1:1 intensive support) to staff, volunteers and trustees on how to develop and embed good governance (including financial processes) across the whole organisation.
1.6 Support organisations to ensure their Board of Trustees and staff and volunteers are equipped with the right information to do their jobs/roles well
2. To promote and raise awareness about Community Southwark
2.1 To increase the awareness of Community Southwark and its programmes amongst voluntary, community and statutory organisations & individuals living, working and studying within Southwark.
2.2 To work with Southwark-based voluntary and community organisations (VCOs) and communities of interest to become Community Southwark members and to take up the benefits of the membership; signposting them to other Community Southwark staff or external agencies to access support services, as appropriate.
2.3 To promote and coordinate engagement events in conjunction with the public sector, partner organisations e.g. statutory agencies, funders, and local VCOs.
2.4 To identify organisations and businesses that would be strong candidates for corporate volunteering and skills matching.
3. Undertaking research
3.1 To analyse the possible impact of future changes in the environment in which the voluntary and community sector operates, particularly to do with legislation, government policy and economic factors and trends.
3.2 To interpret research, legislation and policy and present it in an accessible and informative way.
3.3 To work closely with the Policy & Participation Officer to ensure the Voice of the VCS is heard in policy and commissioning decisions
4. Learning
4.1 To develop and implement a strategic approach to the development of a learning and development programme for volunteers, employees and trustees of voluntary and community sector organisations.
4.2 To deliver or commission training for voluntary and community sector organisations, as identified by research and feedback from organisations and within the strategic priorities of Community Southwark.
4.3 To implement a variety of techniques within the learning and development programme, such as action learning, coaching or mentoring.
5. Communication
5.1 To provide the sector with appropriate information through e-bulletins such as the Funding Bulletin, online blog posts, online resources and hard copy resources as required
5.2 To develop online resources, to complement support services provided by Community Southwark.
5.3 Participation in online networking tools both internally with colleagues and externally with members and stakeholders.
5.4 To ensure that voluntary and community organisations are fully informed about the work of the Development & Engagement Team by generating and contributing to Community Southwark’s communication channels.
5.5 To contribute to developing and managing an electronic database (Salesforce), ensuring that all data is correct before inputting into Community Southwark’s systems.
OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• To support Community Southwark’s mission, vision, values and strategic objectives;
• To undertake other tasks from time to time and as appropriate, that may be required by management in line with the goals of the organisation
• To work within all of Community Southwark’s policies and in particular, the Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality policies, and help to ensure that diversity and equality of opportunity is integral to the organisation’s work
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• Work to administration and communication protocols efficiently to ensure that organisational systems and procedures are implemented.
• To promote an asset -based approach to Community Southwark’s work across the VCS, Public Sector and Private Sector.
• To promote and undertake consultancy work on Community Southwark’s behalf as part of our income generation policy
WHAT IS NEEDED TO BE IN THIS ROLE
• Flexible work ethic, every day can be different
• An understanding of the issues affecting the VCS
• Ability to create new opportunities and be able to run with them
• Independent yet a team worker
• Proactive in putting ideas and thoughts into actions and solutions
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed
1. Knowledge and experience of developing and implementing financial management processes
2. Knowledge and experience of developing and implementing organisational policies and procedures
3. Knowledge and experience of developing good governance and organisational management
4. Ability to facilitate the writing of business plans and action plans and encourage the achievement of goals
5. Ability to work with staff and trustees to develop and deliver bespoke pieces of work
6. Good organisational and project management skills including financial planning, time management, project planning, monitoring and evaluation, and good governance
7. Knowledge and experience of of governance, including working with trustees and voluntary management committee members
8. Experience of commissioning and/or delivering training or group work facilitation, and contribute to the development of a range of training resources
9. Ability to interpret research, legislation and policy and present it in an accessible way
10. Excellent presentation and communication skills both written and oral
11. Skilled and able computer user in standard office software
Personal Qualities
12. Strong team player, capable of capable of leading and decision making whilst also considering wider issues and impact on individuals
13. Ability to prioritise and manage own workload/caseload
14. High level listening, influencing and negotiating skill; positive, flexible and proactive attitude
15. Strong networking and influencing skills
16. Reliability
17. A full commitment to equality of opportunity with practical ideas for its implementation within the scope of the post
TO APPLY:
Please send a covering letter outlining how your experience meets the job and person specification (no more than two-sides of A4) and your CV and the equal opportunities form to the email listed on on our website (linked when you click on 'Applt' or in the attached Job Description. Full list of benefits are also listed in this document.
Closing date for application: Monday 9 March 2020 (Midnight)
Interviews: Wednesday 18 March 2020
If you wish to have an informal conversation about the role, please check Job Description for these details as well.
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- Do you want to join a ground-breaking, determined and compassionate charity that is leading the fight for child refugees caught in limbo in Europe and elsewhere?
- Are you passionate about fundraising and eager to take us to the next level?
Safe Passage International is looking for a Development Manager to deliver our ambitious fundraising strategy.
This is a role with a strong foundation – during Safe Passage’s first four years, our income has grown significantly to £1.2m. We are looking for someone to build on this position and ensure our income portfolio continues to develop and diversify.
You will be an eager fundraising professional, passionate about refugee issues, and ready to lead work within a dedicated and fast-paced organisation. You will work in a small, supportive team across all income streams, taking ownership of some individual streams and their associated targets. Our key development areas are trusts and foundations, community fundraising, major donors, and online giving.
We are ground-breaking, fast growing, and cross border. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with colleagues in the UK, Greece and France in order to deliver long-term solutions for refugees.
Please visit our website to view the Job Description and Person Specification.
- £28,000-£32,000 (depending on experience)
- Full time (37.5 hours per week), flexible working considered
- London Office
- Reporting to Head of Fundraising
- Line management responsibilities of ad hoc volunteers
Who we are:
Safe Passage was founded in late 2015 in response to the refugee ‘crisis’. In the past four years we have grown from a small UK project, to an international organisation with 23 members of staff supporting refugees to access safe and legal routes to asylum across Europe.
- Our vision is for every person seeking asylum to be able to access a safe and legal route to a place where they can lead a full and dignified life.
- We do things differently - championing refugees’ rights by combining strategic legal work, advocacy, capacity building and community organising.
- We are focused on achieving systemic change in refugee and asylum policy at both nation-state and international level.
To date over 2,000 individuals have travelled to safety through routes we have opened. Our work is recognised with awards from Liberty, Sheila McKechnie, the European Parliament and EU Commission and chosen as Guardian ‘Charity of the Year’.
Working at Safe Passage means working at a different sort of charity. We’re small, nimble and laser focused on the impact that only we can bring.
To apply: send your CV and a cover letter that addresses each point of the Person Specification and tells us why you would love this role and working for Safe Passage. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: Monday 9th March at midday.
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SALARY: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
CONTRACT: Permanent (35 hours per week)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Volunteering
KEY RELATIONSHIPS: All Community Southwark staff
Community Southwark (CS) is the main provider of support to the voluntary and community sector in Southwark. We are looking for a Volunteer Advice Services Officer to oversee our volunteering advice service for individuals in the London Borough of Southwark; as well as providing outreach and volunteering opportunities to the diverse communities of Southwark.
If you are passionate about volunteering and dedicated to playing a leading role in providing strategic support to develop a resilient voluntary and community sector in Southwark and to develop and support relationships with the voluntary, public and private sector, then please apply.
The post holder will also manage a team of volunteers in the volunteering advice service.
Purpose of Job
- To oversee the provision of a volunteering advice service for individuals in the London Borough of Southwark.
- To manage a team of volunteers in the volunteering advice service
- To promote good quality volunteering opportunities to residents and interested individuals through outreach and promotional stalls
- To work with Head of Volunteering on our Corporate volunteering programme
- To deliver training and consultancy in key areas of volunteering
Job and Person Specification
Oversee Volunteering Advice Service
- To respond to volunteering related enquiries from organisations and individuals.
- To recruit, train and supervise a team of Community Southwark Volunteering Advice volunteers
- To deliver a programme of 1:1 appointments with people who are interested in volunteering in the borough
- To attend meetings, seminars and briefings related to development of volunteering services.
- To liaise with key contacts who refer clients to use the Volunteer Advice Service to ensure they are aware of our services and referrals are appropriate
- To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Volunteering Advice service
Promote volunteering
- To manage advertising and recruitment campaigns for volunteers
- Organise outreach and promotional activities to encourage take up and participation in volunteering opportunities.
- To regularly liaise with volunteer-involving organisations to source current volunteer roles from across the borough to be able to effectively match volunteers
- To liaise and manage key relationships with organisations for corporate volunteering
- To attend community events to promote volunteering
- To contribute to our social media platforms: Instagram and Twitter
- To write monthly Volunteering in Southwark E-bulletins
Promote good practice
- Design and deliver training for volunteers to increase awareness of key areas of volunteering
- Contribute to Community Southwark’s Consultancy offer
- Work with organisations on their best practice policies and procedures
Operational Responsibilities
- To work within all of Community Southwark’s policies and in particular the Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality policies, and help to ensure that diversity and equality of opportunity is integral to the organisation’s work
- Work to administration and communication protocols efficiently to ensure that organisational systems and procedures are implemented.
- To undertake other tasks from time to time and as appropriate, that may be required by management in line with the goals of the organisation
- To support Community Southwark’s mission, vision, values and strategic objectives;
Qualities we need from you
- Flexible work ethic, every day can be different
- An understanding of mental health and other wellbeing issues and their effects on individuals
- Independent yet a team worker
- Proactive putting ideas and thoughts into actions and solutions
Additional Information & Benefits
Office Base: The post will be based in Cambridge House, 1 Addington Square, Camberwell, London SE6 1ES
Hours of work: 35 per week
Hours of Business: Monday-Friday, Flexi-Time Hours between 08:00 - 18:30, Core Hours between 10:00 - 16:00
A flexi-time scheme is in operation within Community Southwark. The successful applicant must be willing to work within the flexi-time hours. The person appointed may be required to work outside these hours.
Annual Leave: 30 days Annual Leave. The leave runs from 1st April to 31 March.
Pension Scheme: In addition to the salary, there is a company pension scheme to which the company contribution is 5% of your annual salary and employees currently contribute 3% of their salaries.
Cycle to work scheme: The scheme allows employees to get bikes and accessories tax-free. This is done through a salary sacrifice agreement signed for up to £1,000 to be paid in monthly instalments.
Childcare Vouchers: Unfortunately, the Government closed the Childcare Vouchers scheme to new entrants on 4th October 2018. However, Tax Free Childcare is still available through the Government website.
Volunteering Days: Employees are entitled to up to two days paid leave for undertaking voluntary activities.
Successful applicants will need to prove their entitlement to work in the UK and may be subject to DBS checks.
Deadline for application: 27th February at midnight. Please visit our website for full details on how to apply.
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Communications Officer
- Salary: £28,458 (inclusive of ILW)
- Location: London, SE1
- Job type: Permanent
About you
You thrive in a fast paced environment. You have experience working across Nations, building awareness and connection to the organisation.
About the role
You will have a key role to play in planning and delivering communications to key stakeholders including carers, members, supporters, volunteers, partner organisations and staff. You will write, edit, co-ordinate and publish content across various channels, including the website, social media, digital, print and through integrated marketing campaigns.
About us
Carers UK is the national membership charity for the 6.5 million people in the UK who are unpaid carers – and whose care is valued at a staggering £132 billion per year. It is an exciting time to join the organisation and the team, as the impact of unpaid carers achieves greater profile and understanding.
For an application pack please see below this advert or visit the Carers UK website.
Closing date: 26 February 2020, 5pm
First interviews: 06 March 2020
CV, personal statement and completed monitoring form should be emailed to email address in the recruitment packPlease send in your application as soon as possible. Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.
If you have any questions about the role, please email the address in the recruitment pack.
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Huggard, based in Cardiff, provides a comprehensive range of services and accommodation for people experiencing homelessness and runs Wales’ leading centre for people sleeping rough.
We are looking for an experienced finance professional, who shares our values and principles, for this demanding role managing Huggard’s finance functions together with providing line management and internal audit functions to the business, facilities and HR elements of our vital work.
If you think you have what it takes and want to join Team Huggard and make a positive difference in tackling homelessness and improving wellbeing then we want to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role develops relationships with corporate groups to understand rivers and to grow the charity’s income from the corporate sector, by prospecting for, planning and leading river environment activities on the Thames and its tributaries, for corporate volunteer teams.
We’re looking for someone who loves rivers as much as we do, to work with corporates and help them to better understand what we do and why, in order to increase their levels of support for our work. If you’re an outgoing, motivated, enthusiastic, articulate and commercially aware individual who has experience of leading groups in outdoor activities and wants to be fully hands-on, to prospect for business, book, plan, and lead a wide range of corporate volunteering activities on the tidal Thames and its tributaries, we want to hear from you! This post reports to the Fundraising Manager and the postholder will liaise with Thames21 staff; Thames21 Events Support staff and contractors; CSR, volunteering and other personnel in medium-sized and major corporates; and relevant local authorities, Port of London Authority, and others.The full Job Description can be found on our website.
Thames21 is an environmental charity putting healthy rivers at the heart of community life. Through environmental improvements, education, research and advocacy efforts, we inspire and influence effective and lasting change by working hand-in-hand with communities to deliver tangible and measurable improvements for urban rivers.
To apply, send your CV with a covering letter highlighting how your skills and experience fit with this exciting role and telling us what qualities and ideas you can bring to it, by email to Michael Heath by 19 February.
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Policy Officer
Salary: London- £35,850 – per annum + Excellent Benefits or National- £31,750 - per annum + Excellent Benefits
Location: London, Bristol or Manchester
Contract: Permanent
With the scale and complexity of the housing crisis rarely far from the headlines, and the political landscape around it shifting all the time, the National Housing Federation is an organisation performing a critical role as the voice of housing associations in England.
The Federation is one the most influential and high-profile trade bodies in the UK. Its diverse membership of over 900-housing associations provides two and a half million homes for more than six million people and reinvests its profit in projects that help create strong, vibrant communities. Our vision is for a country where everyone can live in a good quality home they can afford.
Flexibility and adaptability are key to succeeding in these roles. No two days are the same. You may be meeting with ministers and senior civil servants to discuss key aspects of the Federation’s work or meeting our fantastic members to learn more about their businesses and the environment in which they operate.
You will have many opportunities to apply your skills and knowledge across a range of policy areas and may be working on any area of policy that is important to our housing association members. Given our current priorities, we are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who has knowledge of, or an interest in asset management including the quality and safety of existing homes.
This is a great opportunity to join an organisation that is making a real impact.
The Federation is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work. We are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the society in which we live and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, regardless of all protected characteristics or social background.
We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.
Closing date for applications: 23 February 2020
Interview date: 5 March 2020
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Fundraising Supporter Experience Officer
Are you creative with the ability to generate or commission engaging content? Are you strategic, self-motivated with background in fundraising? We have an exciting opportunity to use your skills as a Supporter Experience Officer.
Position: Supporter Experience Officer
Location: Swindon (M4 corridor)
Hours: 25 hours per week up to full-time, as preferred
Salary: £28,000-32,000 pa
Benefits: Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Family Time benefits including TOIL, 25 day’s holiday (plus bank holidays) holiday trading, discounted gym membership, Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Cycle Scheme, Annual Staff Day, Life Assurance, Tastecard, Childcare Vouchers, Loyalty Awards, Staff Events, Free tea and coffee and free car parking
Closing Date: 9 am, 2 March 2020
Interview Date: 13 March 2020
Our mission is to bring the Bible to life around the world. We are driven by the conviction that when people engage with the Bible their lives can change, for good.
The Role
The Supporter Experience Officer is responsible for giving supporters a fulfilling and enjoyable relationship with Bible Society. Operating within the Individual Giving Team, you will work strategically across the whole supporter journey.
About You
As the Supporter Experience Officer, you will have a demonstrable understanding of what drives and motivates Christian supporters, as well as a deep understanding of retention fundraising principles.
Delighting supporters with positive ‘wow’ moments will be a core part of your remit. Well-organised and self-motivated, you will also be a strategic thinker and have proven experience in analysing and reporting on campaigns.
You will bring with you:
- Knowledge and experience in a fundraising, marketing, related business or charity environment.
- Experience of generating or commissioning engaging creative content.
- Experience of analysing and reporting on campaigns and datasets.
- The ability to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Competent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
If you think this describes you and you have the legal right to remain and work in the UK, then we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV together with a 250-word statement that sets out your skills and experience in relation to this role.
About the Organisation
Bible Society’s mission is to offer the Bible to the world. Our vision is of a world where everyone has access to the Bible and can recognise its value for them, their families and communities. Working for a Christian charity, this is a great opportunity to work for an investor in people gold employer who have won awards for their excellence in investing in people. We are committed to the development of all staff and have fantastic charity-sector benefits to help motivate and retain exceptional people.
You may have experience in areas such as Supporter Experience, Communication Support Officer, Donor Care Officer, Support Officer, Programme Officer, Partnerships Officer, Project Support Officer, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Assistant, Charity, NFP, Not for Profit.
Philanthropy Manager
We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious trust and statutory fundraising professional to take the next step in their career as Philanthropy Manager (Trusts and Statutory).
Position: Philanthropy Manager (Trusts and Statutory)
Location: London EC1V (office based)
Hours: 35 hours per week – flexible working opportunities available
Salary: Circa £34,000 per annum (Including £3,299 per annum inner London weighting)
Contract: Fixed term contract for 18 months with the possibility of extension
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, season ticket loan, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Cycle2Work scheme, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 8 March 2020
Interview Date: March 16 2020 (Please note all roles close at midnight)
This is an exciting time to join the Stroke Association. We are in the first year of implementing our new strategy and are more focused than ever on our mission – to deliver relevant and insight-led support to those affected by stroke.
The Role
Focussing on funders with the potential to give upwards of £50,000 per annum, the post-holder will cultivate, grow and steward a diverse portfolio of loyal and prospective trust and statutory funders. Building strong relationships both externally and internally will be a critical success factor in this role.
Reporting to the Senior Philanthropy Manager (Trusts and Statutory), the post holder will play a central role in our ambitious plans to significantly grow this income stream. You will need to have experience of navigating complex donor requirements and have the ability to be credible and persuasive at all levels.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced fundraising professional with a demonstrable track record of success. You’ll be an expert communicator and networker, with excellent analytical skills, tenacity and a passion for helping us achieve our vision for people affected by stroke.
In return we can promise a fast-paced, ambitious, flexible and friendly work environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork, personal and skills development.
The post is initially for 18 months with the possibility of extension.
In return…
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. We offer a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there. We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
You may also have experience in areas such as Philanthropy Manager, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Trusts, Statutory Fundraiser.
Local Fundraising Relationship Manager
Homebased – covering East Yorkshire and Hull regions
£27,472 to £29,091 per annum pro-rata
Permanent
This is a fantastic opportunity to join The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association as a Local Fundraising Relationship Manager supporting the East Yorkshire and Hull regions.
This role is homebased and will involve travel within the Community Team area and to team meetings regionally and nationally. Willingness to work unsocial hours in the evening and at weekends including some overnight stays away to attend meetings, training and workshops is required.
The role
As a Local Fundraising Relationship Manager at Guide Dogs, you will develop and implement a local plan as part of the community fundraising strategy delivering significant volunteer-led income through a person-centred approach. You will need to build effective relationships to empower and enable fundraising groups, donors and supporters to identify their fundraising aspirations and create plans to achieve them.
Who we’re looking for
In order to be successful in this role you will need the following skills and experience:
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Experience of professional fundraising or equivalent (e.g. marketing, sales, business development).
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Experience of working to and achieving financial targets and deadlines.
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Experience of increasing income through identifying and delivering new fundraising development opportunities.
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Experience of managing and developing fundraising groups and volunteers
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Excellent relationship manager and motivator of volunteers and fundraisers.
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Ability to take a strategic approach to developing fundraising support in the Community Team area. Ability to self-motivate, prioritise workload and resolve problems and issues.
To find the full list of requirements, please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below.
Benefits
This role is 19 hours per week offering flexibility on working day arrangements, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year pro-rata. As a charity, we’re always keen to support flexible working as best we can.
We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.
How to apply
Applications can be made using the online application form. You will need to evidence the criteria as set out in the attached job description. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do not accept CVs for job applications.
Diversity
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome, and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invite to interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.
Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
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