Community Support Assistant Jobs in Battersea, Greater London
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To support the Sports Events team with administrational duties, ensuring our fundraisers receive the best supporter experience possible, keeping accurate records and project managing small fundraising events.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
- Managing the diary of the Director of Communications, including making appointments, resolving, or escalating any calendar conflicts, coordinating team meetings, room bookings, hospitality and travel arrangements where appropriate.
- Supporting the Director of Communications with inbox management.
- Providing administrative assistance to other members of the Communications team.
- Being present on site for Communications events such as press conferences to meet and greet and to ensure smooth running of events.
- Supporting team members with research administration as required - producing, collating, and delivering materials in line with the brief and deadlines.
- Taking responsibility for managing and maintaining an effective records management system for the Communications team.
- Proactively manage, review, and improve office procedures, including electronic filing systems, department processes, and policies, on an ongoing basis. Resolve or escalate any issues as appropriate.
- Developing and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and stakeholders within the Communications teams across the Palaces and Dioceses.
- Carrying out any other duties as required.
- Proven ability to manage diaries and administrative experience reporting to a manager or Director.
- Experience of liaising with a wide range of people in the course of work, including at a senior level.
- Good level of interpersonal and social skills.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel and the internet, as well as a networked computer system and ability to use IT to find creative solutions.
- Excellent organisational skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy, working well to deadlines.
- Ability to work comfortably with competing priorities - to reprioritise work when required, use problem solving skills to deal with issues if they arise.
- Strong sense of responsibility and integrity so that work produced is of a consistently high standard, with fast response times.
- Good judgement in dealing with urgent and complex matters across a wide range of issues.
- Forward thinking with effective planning and electronic file management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Comfortable communicating with senior colleagues and stakeholders.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Good interpersonal and team working skills with a positive attitude.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Significant experience providing personal support to a manager at a senior level.
- Experience of preparing papers for committees, planning events and meetings.
- Interest in the structures and ministry of the Church of England and the role it plays in the life of the nation.
- Interest in news and current affairs.
- A salary of £38,918 plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus three additional days.
- Flexible working hours and location, with an expectation of at least 3 days per week in our office in Westminster.
- Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
Due to our ongoing growth in order to meet increased local demand for existing and new services, we are now looking for an Executive Assistant to support the Senior Management Team (CEO, Head of Community Programmes, and Business and Events Manager) by carrying out a range of administrative tasks for each member of the team.
This role will be crucial in enabling the senior managers to focus on their responsibilities for growing and managing the organisation, and assisting in our mission to support a healthy and cohesive community in south Westminster through a range of activities and services.
This is an excellent time to join our charity as our dedication to supporting our community has led to unprecedented success for our organisation. Our current growth is a result of the positive impact we have on our community, and allows us to plan for the future, taking on innovative new projects and leading change in the area we serve.
About us
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
As a result of an internal promotion, we are excited to share this brilliant opportunity. We are looking for someone to join our dynamic and ambitious team as we deliver a consistently excellent experience to our supporters.
About the role
Supporter Care is about inspiring people and giving them the opportunity to do something amazing. This role will suit you as an enthusiastic, adaptable, and proactive team player. You’ll use your exceptional interpersonal skills to deliver a memorable experience to Crisis supporters and members of the public, adding value to every interaction.
Location: London office (you will be required to work from the London office once a week or twice a fortnight in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working policy)
As a key member of the fundraising team, you will handle inbound contacts with potential and existing supporters over multiple channels, delivering an exceptional quality of service to queries related to our new products and services including retail. And you’ll help to improve the supporter experience by identifying and helping to resolve issues in the supporter journey, particularly those relating to our website. This is an exciting time to join our team and contribute to us establishing how we can add real value to our engagement with supporters. We will work together to make sure the supporters' voices are heard and at the heart of our fundraising and decision-making.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- An understanding of what it takes to provide excellent service to supporters and/or customers
- Ability to organise your workload and maintain a high level of output and accuracy even during busier times
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Empathy and social intelligence including willingness to work closely with colleagues to achieve shared goals
- Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How to apply
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Closing date: Wednesday 15th May at 23:59
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of poverty. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we are committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If like us you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.
The vital work of the charity is partially enabled by income generated through fundraising; from supporter engagement and community events and activities, as well as philanthropic sources, such as trusts and foundations, and major donors.
As Supporter Engagement Officer you’ll play a key role in helping us to engage new and existing supporters as well as helping to deliver first-class stewardship to retain support and build trust. In addition you will develop appeals and communications that engage and inform supporters which help to raise more voluntary income.
Directly supporting the Direct Marketing and Legacy Manager and working closely with all of the Supporter Engagement team it would be beneficial if you have previous experience or an interest in Fundraising. Being a confident communicator with a “can-do” approach is essential as well as being able to demonstrate proven administrative skills, the ability to manage a varied workload and be highly organised.
We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are contractually required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month.
Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.
Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
Closing date: 20th May 2024
Interview date: 23rd May 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly motivated and passionate team as an Operations Assistant.
This role is at the heart of the charity and perfect for someone who wants to develop their administrative skills in the not-for-profit sector.
The successful candidate will have excellent administrative skills, and be highly organised, with excellent time management skills and the ability to juggle a variety of tasks. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the office and offer administrative support across the teams.
Benefits:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- 25 days holiday entitlement per annum plus bank holidays and the working days between Christmas and New Year
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Volunteering day per year
- Enhanced sick, maternity and adoption pay
- Sarcoma UK Life Insurance Scheme
- Health and wellbeing:
- Health Cash Plan
- Therapy sessions
- Wellbeing Group
- Team activities throughout the year
- Interest-free season ticket and bicycle loan
Our Values:
- Pioneering we are leading the way to a better future for the sarcoma community.
- Together we are creating a community to make a difference for all those affected by sarcoma.
- Expert we use our expertise in understanding sarcoma to deliver better outcomes.
Duties and key responsibilities:
Office Maintenance
- Oversee the general maintenance of the office.
- Manage office supplies by tracking office inventory and replenishing supplies including kitchen and stationery.
- Ensure the office and meeting rooms are well-maintained.
- Manage Sarcoma UK storage, ensuring it is fit for purpose.
- Liaise with office contractors and service providers to ensure the office runs efficiently.
- Assist with office refurbishments, expansions, and relocations.
Administration
- Be the first point of contact for all enquiries to our telephone switchboard and info@ mailbox, responding in a timely manner to all enquiries and delegating across the team where relevant.
- Manage the daily postal system including opening post and recording donations on the finance spreadsheet.
- Managing deliveries to the office and organising couriers.
- Organise travel and accommodation bookings across the whole charity including fundraising events.
- Organise travel, meetings and staff attendance at events including the British Sarcoma Group conference.
- Make any bookings and arrangements for the team that involve financial transactions, for example booking travel, conferences, training courses, flowers for supporters and event purchases.
- Provide meeting room management, including bookings and catering.
- Carry out ad hoc administrative tasks for other departments when requested e.g. fundraising and information send outs during busy periods or absence.
Health & Safety
- Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, maintaining a safe working environment in the office. This
- Regular health and safety inspections of the office and workstations.
- Carry out regular DSE tests
- Arranging regular PAT tests
- Cary out fire risk assessments (training will be provided)
- First aid assistance and maintain the first aid supplies (training will be provided)
- Review and update the health and safety policy.
Other
- Support the operations team when required, this will include finance, database, and HR functions.
- The post holder will be working in a developing environment, and they will therefore be required to undertake other appropriate duties as necessary for the efficient operation of Sarcoma UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Travel required: 10 days / year (approx.)
- Starting date: Hiring now
We are seeking a Research Assistant to support the research activities of the Patient Evidence Department of Myeloma Patients Europe (MPE).
Please, send your CV and cover letter at recruitment @mpeurope. org. Applications without a cover letter will be rejected.
The following tasks and core responsibilities are non-exhaustive and subject to change depending on needs of the organisation.
Main Duties and responsibilities
Perform the following duties in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Head of Patient Research:
- Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with project deliverables and department strategy
- Document research output including analysis and interpretation of data, maintaining records and databases, drafting progress reports and publications
- Maintain accurate records of patient data, safeguarding the confidentiality of patients and patient data, as necessary
- Writing for internal / external audiences (including academic journals, lay summaries, and, progress reports)
- Contribute to the dissemination of work including presentations at international and national conferences, internal and external meetings and workshops
- Contribute to the development of proposals to secure funding to support future research
- Engage with patients, families, clinicians, patient organisations and other stakeholders involved in MPE patient evidence projects and other myeloma research
- Represent MPE at internal / external meetings
Other responsibilities
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of Patient evidence
- Support the wider MPE team with research and evidence requests
- Critically appraise and provide advice to MPE wider team on academic research findings
- Build good relations with members, internal and external stakeholders (including doctors, researchers and medical representatives within companies)
- Respond to external patient organisations’ requests on research and evidence topics
- Attend scientific congresses and meetings
- Develop content for MPE website and social media and other communications
- Participate in advisory boards for the pharmaceutical industry
- Engage with training and continuing professional development
About you:
- A good undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area and either postgraduate qualification or equivalent research experience
- Knowledge and experience of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
- Understanding of principles of Good Clinical Practice in research
- Knowledge and experience of ethical review procedures (desirable)
- Ability to work from home in a virtual setting with a team spread across Europe
- Experience in a related field desirable – preferably working in a non-profit organisation, academic / clinical research, or medical/scientific setting
- Experience in working with patients, researchers, doctors and representatives from the pharmaceutical industry desirable
- Organised, with excellent project management and time management skills
- Strong listening and communication skills
- A motivated and self-aware team player, who can work independently or collaboratively with equal success
- Demonstrated excellence in writing, proofreading, and editing in English
- Good analytical, numerical abilities and ability to interpret complex information
- Ability to explain complex scientific terms and knowledge into lay language
- Willingness to attend face-to-face departmental meetings in Edinburgh on a quarterly basis
- Proficient at Office suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint (or equivalent)
We offer:
- An exciting position in the emerging field of evidence-based patient advocacy, working together with key patient advocacy leaders across Europe
- Permanent position with flexible hours giving the opportunity to progress and to integrate in a dynamic, friendly and multi-cultural team working from different European cities
About MPE
Myeloma Patients Europe (MPE) is a pan-European organisation representing 52 myeloma and amyloidosis patient groups from over 33 European countries. It is registered as an international non-profit organisation under Belgian Law. A Board mainly composed of patients and caregivers is elected by the membership to oversee the strategy and governance of the organisation. A team of 13 staff members runs remotely the day-to-day operations, programmes and services within 4 divisions: Access and Policy, Medical Education and Scientific Engagement, Patient Evidence and Member and Patient Community Programmes.
MPE is dedicated to improving the treatment, care and quality of life of patients with myeloma and AL Amyloidosis. To this end, the main goals of the organisation are:
- Collaborating on projects to the benefit of the myeloma community
- Exchanging information and best practice
- Developing existing patient groups and encouraging and facilitating the setting up of new groups
- Helping to shape appropriate health-related policies and initiatives on a European and national level
- Ensuring patients across Europe receive timely access to new treatment
- Stimulating and promoting patient-centred research and clinical trials
- Developing a strong evidence base for the needs and wants of patients and their role in research
About the Patient Evidence department
The MPE Patient Evidence department was established in 2020 to generate evidence important to patients with myeloma and their families and is led by Dr Eilidh Duncan. Our goal is to understand unmet needs in the patient population and design patient-focussed research questions which will support new understandings and knowledge. MPE partners with academia, other patient organisations, industry and regulatory bodies where possible to understand more about what gaps exist within the myeloma landscape and how to best generate evidence on these. We work alongside MPE’s policy and access team to anticipate what questions need to be asked and what the data needs are for upcoming medicines approval processes.
The deadline for applications is June 7th and all applications will be reviewed immediately afterwards. Our hiring team will schedule interviews with successful candidates to take place in the following weeks. We will be in touch following the review period regarding next steps.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to us at recruitment @mpeurope. org
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Senior Community and Events Fundraiser for an inspiring hospice to join a team to maximise income and support from the community, individuals, groups and businesses.
This role will be based on site in Surrey and can be Part time (30hrs) or full time (37.5hrs), offering £35,000 (pro rata for part time).
The Charity
A cherised hospice, dedicated to creating space for people to live in comfort and dignity. They have a staff of c400 people securing c£17m last year.
You will be joining a close-knit ambitious team, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture offering fantastic benefits,including 27 days annual leave, plus recognised public holidays, support and development opportunities and access to a competitive pension scheme, as well as much more!
The Role
Join a team to maximise nceom from an array of community activities and events.
Manage your own portfolio for specific projects, activities and events. Project manage open challenges (e.g. London Marathon, skydiving, international bike rides etc.)
Organise hospice led events as required, including liaison with venues, suppliers, monitoring expenditure against budget, volunteers and participants.
Line management of the Community and Events Fundraising Assistant(s).
The Candidate
2 years experience of fundraising in a community, challenge or mass participant event capacity.
Experience of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with individual fundraisers/supporters and of developing partnerships.
Experience of setting and working to budgets, targets and plans.
Ideally previous experience of managing staff and/or volunteers.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Passionate about making a difference in the community? This small children's charity is looking for a dedicated Senior Community and Events Fundraiser to play a pivotal role in their fundraising efforts.
The Senior Community and Events Fundraiser will be at the heart of this charity's fundraising, engaging with the community to maximise support.
Key Highlights:
- Salary: circa £35,000 per annum.
- Location: Southwest London.
- Working pattern: Full-time or part-time considered (minimum of 30 hours).
- Flexibility: Hybrid working 1-2 days per week from home.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing and exceeding income targets by leading specific projects and events (50% community and 50% events)
- Providing excellent supporter care to maintain strong relationships across individual, group and community.
- Project managing open challenges such as marathons and bike rides.
- Directing the development and optimization of events and products.
- Organising events, liaising with venues, suppliers, and volunteers.
- Identifying new income-generating opportunities.
- Delivering talks and presentations to increase support and awareness.
- Engaging with Committees, Volunteers, and retail shops.
- Line managing Community and Events Fundraising Assistant(s).
As a value-based organisation, joining this team means becoming part of a supportive environment where your work truly matters. This charity believes in investing in their team's development. Opportunities for training and progression are available to further your career in fundraising.
Your Profile:
- Minimum 2 years' experience in community or event fundraising.
- Experience in relationship management and partnership development.
- Previous staff and/or volunteer management experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Results-focused with the ability to meet financial targets.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Full driving licence.
Benefits:
- 27 day's annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 and 33 days after 5 and 10 years.
- Training support and development opportunities.
- Competitive salary
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a meaningful impact to children in need, we want to hear from you! Click the apply button now to join our team and help us change lives for the better.
This position can close at any time, so if interested, please do not hesitate in putting forward your application.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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Senior Community and Events Fundraiser, an excellent opportunity to join a long-standing regional Hospice, with Head Office based in Surrey area.
- This role can be either Full-Time (37.5 hours a week) or Part-Time (30 hours a week).
- Hybrid working pattern, with a min of 3 days office based for Full-Time hours.
- Salary; Full-Time - £35,000 per annum. Part-Time - £28,000 per annum.
- Must have a driving license.
As the Senior Community and Events Fundraiser, you will work with the Community and Events Lead, and be responsible for ensuring the delivery of the community and events fundraising plans and activities. You will managing a varied portfolio of events, including third party, challenges and bespoke. Along with engaging with the community to develop and implement plans for maximising income and support from individuals, groups and businesses.
Key Responsibilities for ensuring the delivery of community and events fundraising plans and activities:
- Manage, achieve and where possible exceed Community and Events income targets, taking a lead for specific projects, activities and events.
- Support the Community and Events Lead, contributing to the development of annual plans and budgets.
- Project manage challenge events (e.g. London Marathon, bike rides, skydives etc.), liaise with third-party organisers, participant recruitment and participant support.
- Work with other teams across Fundraising and MarComms to market and promote fundraising products, activities and events.
- Organise events, including liaison with venues, suppliers, monitoring expenditure, volunteers and participants and ensure all preparation is complete.
- Ensure an excellent level of supporter care and stewardship with supporters is maintained and developed.
- Provide regular reports and information about activities, supporters and volunteers.
- Line management of a Community and Events Fundraising Assistant.
To be successful in this Senior Community and Events Fundraiser role, you will have gained skills and experiences in the following areas;
- Previous experience working in fundraising in either a community, challenge or mass participant event capacity.
- Experience of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with individual fundraisers/supporters and/or, managing fundraising events.
- Experience of working to budgets, targets and plans.
- Previous experience of managing staff and/or volunteers.
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations.
Please note: This role is being recruited on a rolling basis. If this role is of interest, please apply asap.
Due to the rolling recruitment process, the client reserves the right to close the role when required.
'Angela Mann Recruitment' is a specialist Charity & NFP Recruitment Agency, with extensive experience and knowledge of working within the sector. We match individuals to roles based on the required skills and experiences requested to fulfil a position, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
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Job Summary
Learning Support Assistants support PiP’s Development Workers to deliver a flexible programme of learning and development opportunities; ensuring that students can actively participate and engage in sessions, giving student’s maximum opportunity to learn and develop.
PiP’s programmes focus on four learning pathways:
- Independent Living Skills
- Creative and Performing Arts
- Health, Wellbeing and Happiness
- Employment and Vocational Skills
The role incorporates session delivery, recording and monitoring student progress, key working responsibilities such as liaising with student’s support networks and involvement in PiP’s wider work.
Who We Are
PIP is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities or autism to achieve their potential, and to lead lives that are as independent as possible.
Our mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our students.
What You’ll Need
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, or a similar vulnerable service user group in care or educational settings
- A strong commitment to person-centred support and advocacy
- A passion for enabling positive change in the lives of our students
- The character and communication skills to be an effective and supportive team member
- Energy, initiative and a proactive attitude
- A calm and creative approach to challenges and problem solving
What We Offer:
· You'll get 25 days holiday + bank holidays ever year. We're closed for Christmas but the rest of the year you may take leave whenever you wish.
· An extra day of annual leave for each year you've worked with us up to another 5 (30 in total)
· We offer a travel subsidy to help with the cost of commuting.
· We provide a 4% pension contribution
· Incremental pay progression
· It's an early finish on Fridays - we close once all students leave around 4pm.
· Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
· We offer regular team meals and social-generally during work hours and they are optional.
· We offer a cycle-to-work scheme and other staff discounts
Our Mission
PiP's mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our service users.
Our commitments
PiP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly applicants who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as people with lived experience of disabilities and individuals from Black and Minority ethnic communities.
PiP keeps all personal information confidential and in line with current data protection legislation and GDPR.
Closing Date: May 22nd 2024
We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the advert sooner subject to finding suitable candidates.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
This role will provide day-to-day administrative support and project support to the department head and the overall team to ensure the successful delivery of the organisation’s operations in an efficient manner. This role will focus on generating reports, tracking progress, and ensuring all the necessary processes relating to compliance, finance and HR are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
About the Role:
- Develop a thorough understanding of Muslim Aid’s work areas in order to ensure strategic linkages / appropriate dissemination of information or assignment of actions.
- Develop, maintain and review administrative systems to achieve maximum efficiency and to have high-level exposure across the organisation including admin, finance, IT, HR, supporter services, IP, comms etc.
- Prepare purchase orders and document payments according to Muslim Aid’s financial procedure and in conjunction with the Finance team to ensure speedy payment of invoices for internal / external stakeholders.
- Assist the Head of Income Generation and Marketing with the preparation of PowerPoint presentations, documents, briefing papers, action points and reports as requested and to track work across all relevant departments to ensure the nominated Manager undertakes action within the agreed timeframe.
- Provide administrative support to Head of Income Generation and Marketing in preparing and drafting correspondence, booking meetings, minute-taking, planning and supporting events, organising travel and preparing travel itineraries and relevant tasks as required by the Head of Income Generation and Marketing.
- Be the gatekeeper and first point of contact to stakeholders, assessing priorities, redirecting calls, enquiries, and face to face meeting appointments.
About You:
- To be successful in this role you will need:
- Educated to Bachelor’s degree level.
- Experience of organising and coordinating meetings and events.
- Ability to manage your time and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and maintain a structured workflow.
- Ability to utilise task management tools to track progress, set reminders, and monitor completion of tasks and projects.
- Ability to effectively communicate with team members and all stakeholders to relay information and ensure alignment on goals and objectives.
- Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met promptly and efficiently.
Why you should apply:
Are you searching for a fulfilling and impactful career opportunity that allows you to make a positive difference in people's lives while building valuable skills and experiences? If so, applying for the Administration Support Officer (IGM) role might be the perfect choice for you.
Benefits you will enjoy if you work for us:
- 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days)
- Hybrid working (working in office 2 days a week)
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
Location: Hillingdon
Closing date: 19/05/2024
Interview date: 29/05/2024
Whatever your experience of street homelessness and its impact on people’s lives – personal or professional – when you join the Thames Reach team as an Assistant Support Worker , we’ll make the best use of all your understanding, compassion and commitment.
About us…
Thames Reach runs projects and services that help to end homelessness in London. We work directly with homeless people on the streets and in hostels. We work to prevent vulnerable people from becoming homeless. We help formerly homeless people get their lives back on track. We help people find work and access training and volunteering opportunities.
Is our mission easy? No, but we never give up on people. Last year we helped more then 11,000 people.
Is our work rewarding? Yes, in every sense. We’re listed as one of the top 100 Best Workplaces in the UK. There’s no better place to develop or transfer your skills and build a fulfilling career.
About this role…
Thames Reach’s Outreach teams operate across London and helps those who are rough sleeping to find routes away from the street. The teams respond to referrals and work flexibly to reach London’s most vulnerable. Individuals are assessed to identify their support needs and support plans are created, including work to obtain identification, access health services and refer to other specialist agencies, including those with immigration issues.
We are looking for an Assistant Support Workers to join the Street Outreach Rough Sleepers Team
Thames Reach welcomes applications from people with transferable skills.
You will:
- Complete outreach shifts, providing a rapid response to referrals for people who are rough sleeping in the borough
- Work alongside senior colleagues to identify the fastest and most appropriate route away from the streets for the people that we are working with
- Provide direct support to people who are found rough sleeping to enable them to move away from the streets and into accommodation
- Maintain and support relationships with partner agencies
- Accurately record all work completed within given timeframes
To succeed as the Assistant Support Worker, you will have:
- A strong commitment to providing a high standard of service
- An understanding of homelessness which can be based on your professional work, voluntary experience or personal experience
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- A mature and thoughtful approach to equal opportunities and diversity in service provision
- A clean driving license
We are listed in the top 100 UK Best Workplaces 2023 in the UK. As part of a commitment to our employees we offer:
- Generous holiday allowance – 29 days per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata).
- Pension – we contribute 6.5% to your pension when you contribute 1.5%.
- Excellent development opportunities – career progression, regular supervision and appraisals, and learning programmes to support your career with Thames Reach.
- Wellbeing support – our 24/7 employee assistance programme and opportunities for TOIL.
- Life assurance – four times your annual salary and critical illness cover.
- Other benefits including interest free season ticket and cycle to work loans.
Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
To apply visit our website via the apply button.
Thames Reach is committed to safeguarding. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not exclude you from applying but you will be asked to provide further details as most posts are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Westway Trust as a Property Assistant, providing efficient and responsive administrative support across the full property team. You will be a friendly, motivated, and active administrator who will play a key role in the smooth running of the property department.
You will be pro-active, organised, with good initiative being the main point of contact responding to estate and property related enquiries and reports of issues, from tenants, customers, contractors and the community. You will therefore need to possess or demonstrate a willingness to provide a good level of customer service with property knowledge.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Provide efficient and effective administrative support across the Property team, including daily active filing, archiving, photocopying, scanning and record keeping.
- Initial point of contact for enquiries to the Property team.
- Provide a responsive customer service handling system to record such enquiries.
- Coordinating the general day-to-day activities of the Head of Property & Estates in relation to emails, posts, and voicemails.
- Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of property particulars, void reports, and reviewing property marketing websites for current information.
- Cross-referencing and managing the prospective tenant’s selection list with the historical enquiry list and alerting the team of any repeat/active enquiries.
- Regular visits to Trust premises to record any Health and Safety/Fire Risk Assessment breaches and reporting these to the appropriate Facilities Management team member.
- Assist with attending Unit Base Parking/Filming/Events on the estate, recording any infringements of agreements on site, and notifying the appropriate team member for further follow-on action.
- Preparing notification details for relevant authorities for entry and exit of tenants – rates, utilities, etc.
- Assisting with servicing property meetings (i.e., circulating papers, coordinating actions where required).
- Responsible for the recording of void premises and issuing of building keys.
- Occasionally provide assistance to the Trust’s reception/office manager for general office duties and reception cover if required.
Knowledge and Experience:
- A minimum of one year’s experience in a busy property department.
- A broad understanding of commercial property or demonstrable experience of transferable skills if you are from a different sector.
- Customer focused, with the ability to provide a friendly and efficient service to customers, staff and tenants.
- Good time management, attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure with changing priorities.
- Excellent administrative skills.
- High level IT skills and experience of using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Personal skills:
- A personable and collaborative approach, with experience of developing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Good communication skills, orally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multi-cultural and diverse environment.
- Connections to/understanding of the local area would be highly desirable.
Benefits of working with us:
- Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
- Sick pay scheme
- Investor in People (IiP) employer
- Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Season ticket / bicycle loan
- Free eye test voucher
The application deadline is Wednesday 29 May when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early (an early application is strongly recommended)
We exist to work together with the local community to enable North Kensington to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client, a leading London University are currently looking to recruit a temporary Exams Support Assistant on a full-time basis (35 hours per week). The post will be looking to start as soon as possible and will run until the 24th of May.
This post will take on a variety of tasks associated with script delivery, including printing, and packing of scripts/materials and tracking them on the delivery logs. There may also be light invigilation/admin duties to undertake if working from ExCel.
Candidates must be willing to travel to ExCel as required or may need to travel to ExCel in the morning and then to another site depending on the deliveries.
To be considered for this post you will have:
- Admin experience, particularly MS Excel, Teams, and SharePoint as all the systems and procedures run on this.
- A flexible way of working, who can muck in with a variety of tasks as this is an exceptionally busy time for them
Please note that flexibility will be required around working hours, dependent on the site you are at on the day as the exams that are running will be at different times. As you will be on timesheets you will naturally be paid for additional hours worked.
The post is looking to start as soon as possible, so you will need to be available immediately or at short notice to be considered.
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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