Communication Assistant Jobs in Islington, Greater London
Are you looking to start your career supporting vulnerable adults; working for a charity who makes a real difference to the lives of people who are homeless every day?
The St Mungo’s Pan London Rough Sleeping Teams (No Second Night Out and Somewhere Safe to Stay) provide a rapid response service, intervening to ensure no one needs to sleep rough. We are currently looking for people to join our teams as Night Reconnection Workers in our Staging Post services. In these roles you will:
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Work as part of a busy team environment working closely with those affected by rough sleeping.
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Provide a safe and supportive environment at night to clients; and support a team of Assessment and Reconnection Workers, with key tasks; such as implementing reconnection or assessment plans and supporting clients into appropriate accommodation.
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Work on a 7 day weekly night rota pattern with an average of 3 waking night shifts in a row (for example 8pm–8.30am or 9pm–8am)
About you
These crucial roles will suit people with an interest in in developing key skills to build a career working in a support role, as well as:
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Some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or customers in a busy service environment.
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Good communication skills and the ability to work with others effectively to get things done.
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Some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.
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You don’t need to have direct experience, above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.
How to apply
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.
You will be able to confirm your preferred location on your application form. If you are successful, we will do our best to match you to a vacancy in your preferred area. However, flexibly is essential as the Pan London teams continue to work in different settings and locations across the city at the current time to support clients where they need us the most.
Closing date: 10am on 08 April 2024
Interview and assessments on: 18-23 April 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an Assistant Community Manager to join our Community of people recovering from, or experiencing homelessness, The team is small, but very supportive and committed to the residents, ex residents and guests that the community serves. This is an active role for a hands-on person who believes in the potential for community to affect personal change. This is a full time permanent role, mainly based in Kentish Town.
We support our residents through a therapeutic community structure. We aim to offer an accepting framework in which human relationships can be nourished. We work from a main residential house and provide outreach services to those still left on the streets. We are looking for a person to work in the residential house and also have a regular presence on street outreach.
While and interest and feeling for homelessness issues is vital to the work, other experience of social care settings, therapeutic models and communities are also valuable.
The ideal candidate will need to bring diplomacy, humour, willingness and a commitment to the ethos of acceptance and love.
A driving licence isn't absolutely necessary, but would be an advantage. If you have a UK driving licence and are willing to drive in central London, please state this on your cover letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: HR Assistant
Hybrid-based, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £24,000
Contract type: Fixed Term (12months)
What we do: We help young people through cancer
How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind
What we’re looking for:
- You’ll use your excellent written and verbal skills to support the HR Officer and Lead to deliver a great HR service across the whole charity.
- You’ll use your great attention to detail to ensure letters are produced in line with our HR processes for internal staff and external candidates, and that relevant processes, spreadsheets and systems updated.
- You’ll be the lead on administering compliance processes during the recruitment and onboarding process, using our HR system ‘iTrent’, collecting associated paperwork and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure good practice data collection and protection.
- You’ll bring your experience of providing great administrative support to a team, in an HR environment or other organisational context. You’ll have great attention to detail, and pride in creating timely, good quality written communication.
How to apply: You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application and answer four questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.
Key dates: Applications by Thursday 28 March, 1st Stage Interviews w/c 1 April online and 2nd Stage Interviews w/c 8 April potentially in person in our London office.
At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us. We want you to be yourself here and thrive doing so. In line with our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion commitments, we would love to see applications from LGBTQ+ people, people of colour/those from ethnically diverse communities, people living with disabilities and people of faith.
At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please refer to our privacy policy on our website
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If there is any assistance or adjustments, we can make to support you to make your application, please contact HR
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overview
Lambeth Palace is a unique building of significant historical and global provenance. It is, first and foremost, the home of the Archbishop of Canterbury and his family, as well as home to a wider, diverse and thriving residential community. It is also an office and the epicentre of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s to the Church of England and the global Anglican Communion. It is a Grade I listed building comprising various listed buildings dating from the 12th to the 20th centuries, set within 10 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens. Fundamentally, the Palace seeks to be a place of contribution to the life of a 21st century church.
In support of the Archbishop’s ministry, the office at Lambeth Palace is made up of several interconnected teams, including Anglican Communion, Chaplaincy, Communications, Correspondence, Ecumenical, Evangelism & Witness, Events, Inter-Religious Affairs, Social and Public Affairs and Reconciliation – each providing pivotal, interdependent and essential support to the Archbishop to enable the effective delivery of the ministry to which he has been called by God.
Lambeth Palace is an exciting and vibrant ‘community of communities’. Working here provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to the ministry of an internationally significant religious leader in a friendly, busy, fast-paced and dynamic office. The team at Lambeth Palace works collaboratively with colleagues throughout the National Church Institutions (NCIs) and beyond and supports each other at busy periods, with flexibility and good humour.
Post Introduction
Located within the central team working closely with the Archbishop on a day-to-day basis, this role involves communicating with everyone in the Archbishop’s office and many people outside, supporting the Archbishop’s Diary Manager in all aspects of her role.
As Assistant Diary Manager, you will provide high quality support to the Archbishop’s Diary Manager, to assist them in their role in managing the Archbishop’s day to day and future diary, liaising with colleagues when necessary, and providing wider team support as required.
The working arrangements for this post are 35 hours per week with the occasional requirement to work unsocial hours.
The closing date for applications is 4 April 2024 (midnight).
Interviews will take place on 24April 2024.
The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole country. Therefore, while of course we welcome all applications from interested and suitably experienced people, we would particularly welcome applicants from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups.
We offer a unique environment with opportunities for continuous learning, generous annual leave for work life balance, season ticket loans and a range of benefits including discounted entry to attractions and what we feel is a market leading package when it comes to our pension scheme.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Resuscitation Council UK is saving lives by developing guidelines, influencing policy, delivering courses and supporting cutting-edge research. Through education, training, and research, we’re working towards the day when everyone in the country has the skills, they need to save a life.
About the role:
As the Executive Assistant and Office Manager, in addition to providing administrative support across the organisation, CEO and Senior Leadership team, you will have oversight of the charity governance administration and support the day-to-day effectiveness of the office operation, both physically at the head office in London and in the way the operation runs remotely.
This role offers variety and the opportunity to gain wider experience within the Charity section. As the Executive Assistant and Office Manager, excellent communication, time management and strong organisational skills will enable you to deal with internal and external stakeholders, produce high-quality work, organise, process information and co-ordinate meetings and governance activities.
About you:
To be a successful Executive Assistant and Office Manager you will have;
· Proven experience of administration, office management and Microsoft Office Suite including Teams and Zoom
· Proven experience of taking accurate minutes, managing diaries and meeting schedules.
· Knowledge of managing correspondence and documents including ability to maintain both electronic and hard copy filing.
· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently with individuals at all levels.
· High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information with superior attention to detail.
And you will be;
· Enthusiastic and proactive with a positive attitude and collaborative mindset.
· Highly organised, able to manage a varied workload within tight deadlines with great attention to detail.
· Committed to RCUK’s vision and values and the principles of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
*RCUK reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- 30 Hours per week (3 days minimum in the office)
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
- Generous pension scheme
- Access to Private Medical Insurance (on completion of your probation period)
- Access to Life Insurance and Personal Accident Cover (on completion of your probation period)
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Full induction and training
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.
· Closing Date for Applications: Monday 15th April 2024 at 12 noon
· Interviews are taking place: w/c 29th April 2024
Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please let us know and we will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The essentials …
- Full-time, Monday - Friday
- 12-month Fixed Term Contract
- Up to £26,775 per annum
- Hybrid working, typically, two days per week in the office, but may vary depending on workload. Some out of hours working may be required, with time in lieu offered.
The Geological Society has a core mission that is focused on supporting Earth & Planetary scientists, grow interest in the natural world, and connect science, the profession and society. Our education and outreach activities support this work across all five of our science themes. Planetary Science is one of these five key themes, and as such, we are working to better engage with our community in this area, and the opportunities that this sector can provide. Our new project, ‘using planetary science & space exploration to inspire future planetary geoscientists’ is generously funded by the UK Space Agency and aims to generate new resources and prospects for those aspiring to enter the planetary geosciences.
The planetary science education assistant will support the work of the wider UKSA project team and Education department to engage and educate new audiences about planetary geoscience and help to reverse the decline in university students taking on geoscience degrees. The assistant may also help to maintain day-to-day activities of the Education department, such as keeping in touch with school contacts, monitoring communication channels, and maintaining educational resources.
Responsibilities
- Lead on the investigation of current educational resources focused on planetary geoscience & space exploration, reporting gaps at different levels across the different subject areas where required. Identify opportunities for new, curriculum-linked resource provision.
- Work alongside the UKSA project team to interrogate the range of career opportunities available within planetary geoscience and space exploration, at various levels.
- Lead on the development of educational & careers resources focused on planetary geoscience and space exploration, supported by the wider USKA project team.
- This will include tactile handling boxes with meteorites, analogue materials, and 3D printed asteroid models and impact craters, as well as paper-based and digital resources.
- Provide administration for the UKSA project team, preparing meeting agendas and taking minutes, along with quarterly reporting on progress against agreed objectives.
- Work with the UKSA project team and external stakeholders to manage relationships and deliver collaborative projects where required.
- Attend external events (such as conferences, science festivals) with the project and/or Education teams, virtually or in person, representing the Society.
- Support the wider Education team in delivering workshops for school visits (primary and secondary age) focused on planetary geoscience & space exploration.
- Support the UKSA project and Education teams in the development and delivery of geoscience outreach via public engagement, particularly focused on planetary geoscience & space exploration.
- Carry out other responsibilities as required by the education and external relations teams.
Person specification
Qualifications:
- Essential – A-level (or equivalent) in Geosciences, Geography, or similar
- Desirable - Degree (or equivalent) in Planetary Science, Geosciences, Geography, or similar
- Excellent oral & written communication skills; speaking to young people and the public both in-person and online.
- Experience of creating educational content for specified audiences, online and in person.
- Demonstrable interest in planetary geoscience (degree, work experience, etc.).
- Demonstrable ability to communicate complex scientific topics to various audiences and through various media.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- A passion for public and educational engagement.
- Open minded and creative, willing to take part in discussions and share ideas.
- Commitment to EDIA.
- Organised and able to meet deadlines.
- Intuitive and able to work on own initiative.
- Enthusiastic about Earth & Planetary Sciences.
- Willingness to learn and ability to receive feedback.
- Willingness to take responsibility for a variety of tasks, including administrative work.
The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this Job Description are indicative and may vary over time. As required, post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level, and scope of the post.
This role is funded by the UK Government, via the UK Space Agency.
To apply for this position, please forward a copy of your CV together with a short cover letter. Please ensure that your cover letter highlights your experience.
We would also be grateful if you could let us know if you will require any special provision as a result of any disability should you be called for interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us
The Tudor Trust is a grant-making organisation with a long-standing commitment to funding smaller, grassroots organisations. With an endowment of around £220m, our annual commitment to grants has averaged £20 million. We are winding down our current grant-making strategy, and are reevaluating and developing a new strategy centred around racial, social and economic justice.
In tandem with our strategy review, we are undergoing a comprehensive change process, which includes refreshing our Board and rebuilding our staff team. This transformation extends to the redevelopment of our internal people culture policies and practices with Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at its heart.
About the role
As the Executive Assistant and Operations Manager at Tudor Trust you will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation and effective management of both administrative and operational functions within the organisation.
With a focus on providing comprehensive support to the Board and CEO, the role encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities, including executive assistance, operations management, HR administration, and financial support.
Key Responsibilities
Board and CEO Support
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO, Chair of the Board and Trustees, including proactively managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and handling travel arrangements.
- Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and correspondence.
- Attending meetings for notetaking, to capture actions for next steps.
- Assist in organising events, workshops, and training sessions.
- Coordinate logistics, invitations, and follow-up activities for meetings, and in particular, board and committee meetings.
Operations Management
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the organisation, including facilities management, office supplies procurement, and equipment maintenance.
- Develop and implement efficient processes and procedures to enhance operational effectiveness and streamline workflows.
- Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and service providers to ensure smooth operations and timely resolution of any issues.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures related to health and safety, data protection, and organisational governance.
- Support the review and planning of opening up the use of the building to external stakeholders for social and creative purpose.
- Handle general administrative tasks such as managing office supplies and maintaining SharePoint.
HR and People Administration
- Assist with recruitment processes, including posting job advertisements, scheduling interviews, and candidate communication.
- Coordinate employee onboarding and induction programs, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personal information, employment contracts, annual leave and sickness absences.
- Support the organisation in implementing policy changes and fostering a positive people culture, addressing routine employee inquiries and offering guidance as needed.
- Liaise with our outsourced HR provider to ensure our HR documentation and records, including employee contracts, policies, staff handbook and compliance requirements are kept up to date.
Financial Administration
- Assist with basic financial tasks, including processing invoices, expense reports, and reimbursements.
- Review all our insurances and support the Head of Resources with the administration of the charity’s bank accounts.
As our organisational change initiatives progress, the EA & Operations Manager role will evolve, facilitated and managed by ongoing reviews conducted in collaboration with the Head of Finance and Resources.
Person Specification
Skills, Experience and Knowledge
- Experience as an Executive Assistant or Administrator.
- Experience in coordinating with suppliers, contractors, and service providers to maintain smooth operations and address any operational issues promptly and effectively.
- Proactive and detail-oriented, with the ability to anticipate and address the CEO's needs
- Forward thinking, organisational and project management skills
- Organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Proficiency using Microsoft 365 tools, including PowerPoint, excel, SharePoint and teams,
- Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.
- Understanding of best practices in operations administration, including facilities management, procurement, and health and safety regulations.
- Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
- Knowledge of / interest or understanding of Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.
At Tudor Trust, we value and celebrate the differences that make us who we are. We respect the unique differences that each individual brings to the table, whether it's age, cultural heritage, disability and mental health, ethnicity, race, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or social background.
Tudor Trust is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we are particularly interested in applications from people from all backgrounds.
If you would like to apply for this role, please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining how you fulfil the person specification (experience, skills and knowledge, key attributes and values) for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is the leading membership and representative body for construction plant-hire in the UK. Established for over 80 years, we now have more than 1,800 Members, ranging from owner operators with a single machine, right through to the largest companies in the industry, with hire fleets of thousands of machines. We are a small friendly Team based in the Barbican London.
A role of two half’s covering both finance and administration. We are looking for a well-organised and committed person with some experience in accounting and administration processes who will work as part of our small membership team on a part time basis based at our London office.
You will be working closely with our Finance Manager assisting him with accounting duties including inputting Suppliers invoices, direct debits, and general accounting work. While in addition, assisting the membership team with administration tasks as required, reporting to the Membership Manager.
What we are looking for:
- Excellent communication skills.
- A can-do attitude.
- Well, organised with good attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Previous experience using Sage Accounting and MS Dynamics CRM preferred.
The ability to work as part of a small team and to understand that requirements will be varied and change on a day-to-day basis, so a flexible approach is important.
A generous benefits package including pension and private health care is offered after a qualifying period.
Closing date for applications: 12.04.2024.
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Finance Assistant
Reporting to: Finance Operations Manager
Location: Hybrid: approx. 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Salary: £23,933-£25,122 depending on experience
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.
About FareShare
FareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to nearly 8,500 frontline charities and community groups.
The food we redistribute is nutritious and good to eat. It reaches charities across the UK, including school breakfast clubs, older people’s lunch clubs, homeless shelters, and community cafes. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.
Every year, more than three million tonnes of food go to waste in the UK, enough for 7 billion meals. Meanwhile, the cost of living crisis is driving millions into food insecurity.
We are fortunate to benefit from the support of major retailers, the media, ambassadors and a groundswell of public engagement. As a result, there has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.
FareShare’s Strategy & Vision
Vision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.
Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK by supporting front line charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of food poverty.
Our Purpose: We are doers. We are a community. We change lives.
Our Values:
Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead
Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen
Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries
Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger
Focus – on providing the best service possible so that we deliver and achieve the most for our clients and customers
The role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative finance assistant to join our friendly and dynamic finance operations team of 4. You will play an important part in ensuring that day-to-day finance is run smoothly. You will bring strong accuracy and organisational skills and will be able to communicate with a range of staff and volunteers to assist them with finance related queries. This is an entry level role in finance that will suit someone with the desire to learn and develop and who enjoys working in a busy environment.
Main areas of responsibility
Role is focused on accounts payable but will be required to support other areas of the finance department as needed for example to ensure cover during annual leave or helping with month end tasks.
Purchase ledger (80%)
- Process purchase ledger invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with FareShare’s policies and procedures.
- Process staff and volunteer expenses ensuring accuracy and compliance with FareShare’s policies.
- Set up payment runs bi-weekly, ensuring every invoice has been processed accurately, into the correct cost centre and authorised in line with the delegated authority.
- Support with the reconciliations of the creditor accounts; investigate and resolve queries efficiently.
- Support with the new supplier’s vetting process.
- Respond to staff queries and requests in a professional and timely manner.
Sales ledger (20%):
- Support with sales ledger invoice processing as and when required.
- Produce monthly statements of debtor accounts.
- Post and allocate in the finance system the income received.
Other:
- Monitor the finance inbox on a rota basis, respond to queries promptly and redistribute emails to the relevant finance team members.
- Attend office at least twice per week on rotation with other team members to process post received, including cheques ensuring these are banked on the same day
- Demonstrate a professional approach to internal and external customers by responding to requests timely and accurately.
- Work collaboratively with the finance team and in particular with the Finance Officers.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Person Specification
Skills, experience and abilities
- AAT partly qualified and/or previous experience of working in accounts payable roles.
- Excellent numeracy and accuracy skills and attention to detail.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work systematically and to fixed deadlines.
- Ability to use own initiative and work independently whilst taking responsibility as an individual.
- Some experience with finance systems is desirable.
- Basic Excel skills and general IT skills are essential.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and approach to different audiences.
Values and behaviours
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Curiosity and empathy with FareShare’s mission and strategy.
- A commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Benefits
- Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
- 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
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The Resurgence Trust is looking for an Editorial Assistant to support the smooth administrative running of The Ecologist website. This is the ideal role for someone with strong administrative skills who wants to work on an environmental news website, within the charity sector.
What we do…
The Ecologist online is an environmental news and analysis website with a focus on ecological, social and economic justice. We publish news, comment and analysis features and reviews for free.
The Ecologist online is read and enjoyed by people all around the world, with hundreds of thousands of readers from across the UK and the United States. The website was launched in 2005 and since then has been visited by more than 20 million people, with 36 million hits accessing more than 10,000 articles.
You will find news about successful environmental campaigns, commentary about UK government policy, analysis focused on environmental economics, and discursive articles hat help us understand the impact of our societies on the natural environment. The Ecologist focuses on solutions to the crises of climate breakdown, biodiversity collapse, resource depletion, pollution and ecological economics. Such solutions now need to be global and society-wide, as well as immediate and long-term.
The Ecologist is published by The Resurgence Trust, an educational charity that publishes Resurgence & Ecologist magazine and runs a diverse events programme. The Resurgence Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. We oppose all forms of unlawful or lawful discrimination on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexuality, marital status, religion, age or disability.
Editorial Assistant role
This is a permanent, part-time role for an Editorial Assistant, working remotely (UK). The role will provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to experience work on a busy environmental online news platform. You will work alongside our highly experienced editor in a fast-paced environment. In-house training will be provided on all aspects of the role. You will be part of the wider editorial and events team at The Resurgence Trust, with opportunities to become involved in other aspects of the charity’s work. There is the option to work from The Resurgence Trust offices in Hartland, north Devon if preferred. Holiday entitlement, 6 weeks (15 days)
What you’ll do
- Ensure that email is processed and responded to in a timely manner
- Make and keep appointments with stakeholders, including attending internal and external meetings on behalf of the editorial team
- Monitor selected media and social media outlets and streams, including PA Explore
- Format documents
- Support the work of ensuring that the website and social media channels are regularly updated with appropriate content
- Support the administrative aspects of the various projects and initiatives of The Ecologist online
- Supporting external activities such as representing The Ecologist at events.
Secondary responsibilities:
- Representing The Ecologist and The Resurgence Trust
- Supporting other programmes within the Trust
- Participating in the wider work of the Trust through staff meetings and ongoing collaboration
What you’ll gain
- Experience of working on a globally respected environmental news website
- The chance to work with world-leading contributors from around the globe
- The opportunity to network with key media organisations working on environmental and social justice
- Demonstrable experience of working independently in a busy publishing environment
- Experience of publishing to a professional social media account: managing and publishing on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Requirements
- Supportive of the values, principles and holistic philosophy of The Resurgence Trust
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English; strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Computer literacy and competence using Word, Excel and Outlook
- Experience and ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proactivity and ability to work on own initiative.
- Sound understanding of the current challenges in the environmental landscape
Desirable
- A degree, NCTJ qualification or equivalent experience
- 1 years’ experience in a similar role
- Experience of using a CMS to upload and manage online content
- Ability to proofread content and source copyright permissions
- A working knowledge of the most popular social media channels
This post requires proof of eligibility to work within the United Kingdom. Applicants will not be interviewed if they are unable to provide this prior to interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Assistant Management Accountant (part-qualified)
Circa £35,000 + benefits
6 months fixed term contract
35 hours per week (with flexible and hybrid working)
Wimbledon
The role
You will be supporting the Finance Team for CIPD and a key player tasked with producing accurate financial data to enable effective decision-making across the business.
What you’ll be doing
- Using accounting system to process and manage financial transactions related to CIPD UK and CIPD Enterprises and potentially other entities within the group. Posting transactions and month end journals in NetSuite including prepayments, accruals and revenue deferrals.
- Day to day accounting activities include managing transactions in the ledger, ensuring coding is accurate and adjusting miscoding before the month end to minimise time it takes to close the month.
- Working with others in the finance team and in teams across the business to ensure month end reporting is accurate, on time and all appropriate journals are supported.
- Completing revenue reconciliations between Netsuite and other source systems to ensure deferred and accrued income is accurate. Working with the systems accountant and financial accountant where necessary to complete this.
- Reconciliation of the Purchase Order System and goods receiving. Working with areas around the business to ensure accurate transaction recording.
- Production of the management accounts.
- Preparing supporting documentation for the year-end audit and liaising with external auditors.
- Providing support to Finance Business Partners within operational finance and operational queries from wider commercial business.
- Supporting Finance Business Partners in the budgeting and forecasting process.
What you’ll need to be successful
- Accounting experience in a similar role, with a focus on ERPs such as Oracle (NetSuite), SAP, Microsoft
- Part-qualified accountant preferred (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
- Advanced knowledge of Excel (sumifs, pivot tables, vlookups) and experience of working with accounts systems
- Demonstrate integrity, a strong work ethic and a sense of urgency in executing and completing tasks
- Well organised with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with remote teams
- Confident communicator with high level of attention to detail
About us
We’ve been championing better work and working lives for over 100 years. We help organisations thrive by focusing on their people, supporting our economies and societies. We’re the professional body for HR, L&D, OD and all people professionals – experts in people, work and change. With over 160,000 members globally – and a growing community using our research, insights and learning – we give trusted advice and offer independent thought leadership. And we are a leading voice in the call for good work that creates value for everyone.
There has never been a more interesting or important time to join us. We offer an inclusive and stimulating culture and a wide range of professional development opportunities, as well as excellent benefits such as 28 days’ holiday with an option to buy and sell days, £125 personal development allowance, access to an award winning pension scheme and a commitment to wellbeing including a cashback health scheme.
If this role describes you and your career aspirations, then click APPLY.
CIPD: valuing everyone as an individual! The CIPD define diversity as the differences in colour, ethnicity, abilities, age, gender, beliefs, interests, socioeconomic status(class), marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, geographic, academic/professional backgrounds, opinions, backgrounds, thinking, experiences, and many other personal characteristics. There is a growing body of research that shows that diverse workforce can be beneficial for decision making, innovation and problem solving as people bring a diverse range of skills and lived experiences with them. Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everybody feels valued, where their talents are fully utilised and organisational and personal goals are met.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion and equality of outcomes in employment through recognising of how differences of age, disability, gender, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, ethnicity, colour, religion, or belief and other protected (by equalities law) and personal characteristics can advantage or disadvantage a person.
Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore, we would urge you to submit an application as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Description – Projects Assistant
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Projects & Research Manager
Hours: Full time (40 hours per week including one hour lunch break each day)
Start date: 1st June 2024 approx
Location: Home-based (travel costs paid for meetings)
Annual leave: 27 days FTE per annum plus Bank holidays (22 days FTE per annum whilst the 4 day week is in place)
Please note that at Waterwise we work a Four Day Week, under voluntary agreements which all staff members sign. This means that you will be contracted and paid as full-time but you will sign a voluntary agreement stating that you commit to employing efficiency tools both individual and team-wide to deliver and be paid for 5 days work within four normal 9 to 5 days - the office is closed on Fridays. Training will be provided and you will be expected to continue to refresh your training and to keep up use of the efficiency tools. Annual leave is also pro rata’d. More information on a Four Day Week can be found here. We can answer any questions you may have about this at interview.
Waterwise
Waterwise is the leading independent voice in the UK for using water wisely, for the benefit of people and the planet. Our vision is that water is used wisely every day, everywhere, by everyone. We are the UK’s conscience on water efficiency, on behalf of people and the planet, and are experts in water efficiency policy, regulation, research, behaviour and campaigns. Waterwise is a people-led organisation which prioritises the wellbeing of its staff.
Water scarcity is an urgent issue right here, right now, right across the UK - consistent record-breaking high temperatures and low rainfall, and recurring drought, show how climate change and population growth are already putting our water resources under severe pressure, and this challenge is growing. Water efficiency has to be a big part of the solution, and we support and challenge governments, industry, customers and others to be innovative and ambitious on water efficiency. Our work includes campaigns, events, media, policy and regulatory influencing, research projects, stakeholder engagement and services such as Waterwise Training and the Waterwise Checkmark. We are funded by supporters across and beyond the UK water sector. Our Waterwise Strategic Direction to 2030, published in August 2022, tells you a bit more about us. Our UK Water Efficiency Strategy to 2030 tells you a bit more about our ambition.
At Waterwise we put staff wellbeing first, and our staff surveys show that our team knows, feels and appreciates this. Our values are
Purpose: We will deliver independent and ambitious leadership to drive social and political change on water efficiency
Pioneer: We will be forward-thinking and visionary in our approach, being brave and innovative in challenging the status quo
Passion: We will campaign to protect water and the planet and work to keep our own environmental impact as low as possible
People: We will prioritise staff wellbeing, be an inclusive, kind and positive team.
We are always looking for bright, committed people with a diverse set of skills and experience to help achieve our vision that water is used wisely every day, everywhere, by everyone. We are a lively, happy, friendly team, and we can’t wait to read your application!
At Waterwise, we’re committed to driving equity and preventing discrimination at work and in the work we do. Please see more on this below.
We are also working to reduce Waterwise’s own carbon and environmental footprint.
Projects Assistant role description
The role involves identifying relevant project and research opportunities; assisting with developing winning bids and delivering successful projects. Examples of recent projects include developing a water scarcity index for BSi and creating an evaluation framework for water saving campaigns. You will report to a Projects Manager and be joining a small but growing sub-team winning and delivering water efficiency research projects. For example, part of your role will be to support the delivery of an existing Ofwat Innovation Funded Water Literacy project which is developing a new training and accreditation offering on water.
Key responsibilities in the role include:
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Working with others to identify opportunities for Waterwise to undertake relevant research project work
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Supporting the drafting of bids and proposals
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Getting involved in the delivery of a range of water efficiency projects often from project inception to dissemination of the findings
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Working with the wider team to develop and deliver water efficiency training
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Working with the wider team to assist in the development of content for social media, blogs, trade media and press
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Assisting the team with organising events (e.g. Waterwise annual conference)
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Attending conferences, seminars and meetings to represent Waterwise
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Being the dedicated Waterwise contact for specific funders and stakeholders.
The above is not an exhaustive list of activities but hopefully gives you a sense of the role and requirements.
Projects Assistant person specification
We need someone who is proactive and a self-starter, with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will have a track record in working on bids and project delivery, ideally in the water sector.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
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Some experience of the UK water sector and/or environmental sustainability would be useful but is not essential
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Experience in working on research or industry projects
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Experience in supporting bids for new projects
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Good interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including clients
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Strong organisational skills, including the ability to plan and work proactively to meet deadlines
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Excellent attention to detail
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Ability to positively promote Waterwise and its work
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Ability to work flexibly within a small team that works from home
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Ability to manage own time and prioritise tasks
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Ability to communicate across the team about your work and workload
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Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and wellbeing
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Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits
At Waterwise the wellbeing of our employees is our number one priority. To recognise the fantastic work our team does in driving water efficiency, and to support their wellbeing, we have a wide range of employee benefits, beyond statutory commitments. These include:
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Positive, values-based environment and an inclusive culture where it feels safe for employees to say ‘no’ on grounds of workload
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Strong emphasis from CEO on wellbeing and workload management
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Homeworking and a small allowance for occasional shared office working
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Four Day week - being paid full-time but working 80% of this (or pro rata equivalent), in exchange for using tools to work efficiently - for full-time employees this equates to a day off every week, in addition to annual leave
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Flexible working
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Part-time working
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27 days annual leave per annum for full-time employees (or pro rata equivalent for part-time colleagues), plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d to 22 days full-time equivalent as we work a Four Day Week)
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Death in service benefit at x2 of salary
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Paid chartered and professional memberships
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Individual and team training budgets
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Maternity leave and maternity adoption leave beyond statutory
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Childcare costs for activities undertaken outside normal working hours
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Sickness pay beyond statutory
Equity, diversity and inclusion
At Waterwise, we’re committed to driving equity and preventing discrimination at work and in the work we do. We know that simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We want to create an inclusive environment within Waterwise and in our work and events, where everyone can contribute their best and develop to their full potential. We celebrate and value how different everyone is, and we work hard to ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect. This aligns with our ‘People’ value that we will prioritise staff wellbeing, and will be an inclusive, kind and positive team.
Please see our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement here.
We are committed to treating all current and prospective employees fairly and to ensuring that our workplace and employment practices are free from discrimination, harassment or victimisation on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply. Everyone in our team has a role to play in helping Waterwise become more diverse and inclusive, and we hope you will join us for this next stage in our journey.
We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for everyone. If you are interested in applying for a role with us and think you may need some additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch on the email address below.
How to apply
To apply for this role, you will need to answer role-related questions. Click here to apply. Please provide evidence and examples from your work history or other aspects of your life to answer the questions and demonstrate how you meet the criteria required. Please refer to the person specification when you are doing this.
Our goal is to remove bias from the hiring process and so rather than asking you for a CV and cover letter, we have set up role-related questions which will allow us to assess your approach to a problem and understand what knowledge and skills you have. Your answers will be anonymised, randomised and reviewed by the selection panel. We will use these scores to shortlist for interviews. We also think giving feedback is incredibly valuable for candidates, so at the end of the process, you'll see how well you performed during the application process.
The closing date for applications is 23:59pm on 14th April 2024. There will be a two-stage interview process. First interviews will be held on 2nd May 2024 and second interviews will be held on 8th May 2024. For this role both interviews will be held online via Zoom.
We will consider flexible working requests within this role - please state your preferred hours and working pattern within your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Systemic Justice is looking for a Finance Assistant who can help support our financial managament as we work to radically transform how the law works for communities fighting for racial, social, and economic justice.
Position type: Full-time (4 days per week, 32-hour work week)
Duration: 12 months with a possibility of extension
Remuneration: EUR 42.000 annually gross
Location: Remote within Europe (CET time zone +/- two hours)
About the role
Systemic Justice is looking for a Finance Assistant to join our growing organisation. You will assist with day-to-day book-keeping, accounting and expense monitoring. Part of our small Finance and Operations team, you will be working closely with our Finance Manager as well as the rest of our remote team.
About Systemic Justice
Systemic Justice works to radically transform how the law works for communities fighting for racial, social, and economic justice. We are the first organisation in Europe that partners with communities on strategic litigation by taking a community-driven approach; that is Black-led; and has a majority BPOC team. We approach our work through an intersectional lens, and across the digital and non-digital context.
What you’ll be doing
- Handling of all documentation for all financial transactions
- Booking of all payments (payroll, reimbursements, credit cards, vendors and consultants, fixed assets)
- Book and maintain overviews of all revenue (Accounts Receivable, pre-paid agreements, in-kind donations)
- Allocate transactions according to SJ accounting manual and ensure compliance.
- Support compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Fixed assets monitoring, depreciation, and booking updates.
- Monitor project expenses in QuickBooks following allocation compliance guidelines, and generate relevant reports for team and funders
- Support liaising with external auditors and maintain supporting documentation for audits.
What we hope you’ll bring
- Accounting/bookkeeping experience, preferably from a non-profit context.
- Project budget management experience, preferably from a non-profit context.
- Experience preparing for financial audits.
- Diligent documentation skills, record-keeping and documentation review experience.
- Excellent Excel skills and experience with the rest of Microsoft Office 365.
- Experience with QuickBooks or equivalent accounting software.
- Experience with Asana or other project management software.
- Proactivity, curiosity, and a problem-solving attitude.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work comfortably within a remote team.
- Incredible attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
- Knowledge of specific legislation and statutory requirements for NGOs, including in the Netherlands will be considered an advantage.
- Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Dutch will be considered an advantage.
- Comfort navigating a young non-profit, including the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and to work well in a growing organisation.
Please note that Systemic Justice works in Europe within the CET time zone +/- two hours. Being located inside the Council of Europe and inside this time zone span is a requirement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
FareShare
Job Description – Trusts and Grants Assistant
Reporting to: Senior Trusts and Grants Manager
Location: Hybrid/London
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 Hours
Salary: £24,973.60-£26,288 (We normally offer a starting salary at the start of the range)
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.
About FareShare
FareShare is the UK’s largest food redistribution charity, working with a network of 18 independent organisations to make sure good quality surplus food reaches people who need it most, rather than being wasted. We rescue food from farms, factories, supermarkets and food outlets and send it to almost 9,000 charities working on the frontline to support their communities. FareShare food nourishes people in need and connects them with vital support services to help them build a brighter future.
Every day, millions of people skip meals or go without any food, driven to food insecurity by the cost of living crisis. Yet at the same time, over three million tonnes of good to eat food goes to waste in the UK – enough for 7 billion meals.
In 2022/23, FareShare redistributed enough food for almost 130 million meals, but we know there is more food out there that could be used to support communities in need rather than needlessly wasted. This is an exciting time to join FareShare, as we embark on a new, ambitious three-year strategy that will maximise the social and environmental impact of rescuing surplus food.
The role
FareShare has a vibrant Fundraising team that has achieved incredible growth in support across income streams over recent years. At the same time, the organisation is passionate and committed to expanding our work so more surplus food can reach thousands of charities and community groups nationwide. To meet this ambition, we need to continue to grow our income and are looking for a Trusts and Grants Assistant who will be a key part of our Trusts and Grants team.
This is a new role that will lead on securing and managing grants of up to £10,000 and will provide support to the wider team on a range of functions, from bid development and supporter care, to research and prospecting, income reconciliation and record keeping. It joins a team of five that manage a diverse range of partnerships worth more than £4m each year.
This is an excellent opportunity for somebody looking to start or develop a career in Trusts fundraising whilst working in a successful and supportive team.
About You
We are looking for somebody with fantastic written and verbal communication skills. You are a confident writer with an ability to present information that is clear and appropriate for different audiences and enjoy public-facing responsibilities. You will have good experience of managing a variety of administrative responsibilities and will be comfortable working to deadlines. You will be a positive force in the team, happy to use your initiative to help and support the fundraising strategy as needed.
Key responsibilities
- Income Generation: Manage proposals, communications and reporting to smaller grant givers and support the Trusts and Grants team in wider bid development.
- Supporter Care: Work with the wider Fundraising team to create inspiring communications and stewardship journeys for our supporters. This may also involve occasionally supporting the set up and delivery of funder events.
- Gift Processing: Work with Finance and Fundraising teams to ensure accurate banking and recording of grants and to administer timely thanking of our supporters.
- Research and prospecting: Support the Trusts and Grants team in the management of our prospecting pipeline and the co-ordination of introductions and mailouts.
- Administration: Help maintain accurate and up-to-date records of Trust contacts and communications on our fundraising database, and to ensure this information adheres to data protection guidelines.
- Fundraising support: Undertake other duties that support the organisations fundraising strategy, in keeping with the grade and overall purpose of the role.
Person Specification
As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with the below criteria.
Essential Criteria
- Experience of delivering excellent supporter care or customer services.
- Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Able to demonstrate excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Ability to contribute effectively to the team as well as the ability to work independently.
- Experience of organising and prioritising own workload on a day-to-day basis.
- Ability to work analytically and with numbers.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good IT skills, competent in the use of MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of fundraising or working in the voluntary sector.
- Experience of using a CRM system.
- Demonstrable interest in food insecurity, food waste and surplus redistribution.
Competencies and behaviours
- A commitment to recognising and celebrating diversity and inclusion.
- An interest in furthering FareShare’s mission.
- Flexibility of approach and a team player.
- Forward thinking and willing to contribute ideas and opinions.
- Willingness to travel around the UK on an occasional basis.
FareShare’s head office is in central London and we expect the successful candidate to be able to travel in at least 1 day a week. More flexible arrangements can be discussed in the recruitment process.
Benefits
- Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
- 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
Our client, a leading London University is currently looking to recruit a proactive and dynamic Executive Assistant, on a permanent, full-time basis (35 hours). The post will be hybrid working, with 3-4 days on-site at their campus in Central London, flexibility will be required due to business needs.
Key responsibilities for this post will include:
- Diary management, including scheduling and organising travel and accommodation
- Managing the Provost’s inbox to ensure a seamless flow of information and communication
- Liaising with colleagues across the institution to ensure the smooth running of services within the Directorate
- Financial administration, including raising purchase orders and processing invoices
- Coordinating, arranging, and supporting meetings
In order to be considered for this post, you will have previous experience within a similar role within the higher education or wider not-for-profit sectors, including experience of diary and agenda management, and time-management. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a keen attention to detail and will be organised, capable of managing and prioritising a varied workload, work well under pressure and demonstrate a flexible attitude to work.
If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.
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