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Location: Remote (UK based)

Salary: £23,00 per year

Length of contract: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Who are Women’s Aid?

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of over 170 organisations which provide just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across England. For almost 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse.

Purpose of the People & Culture Assistant role: 

To work as part of the People and Culture team to provide a professional, high quality, timely, customer focused HR recruitment/contractual administration/transactional service to key internal stakeholders, job applicants and support closely on people and culture activities especially the Learning and Development workstream.

Key duties and responsibilities of the People & Culture Assistant:

To provide high quality HR administrative support across the full spectrum of the employee lifecycle, including:

· Conducting pre-employment checks for new starters (references, DBS, Right to Work in UK)

· Recruitment administration (writing and posting adverts, shortlisting, arranging interviews) 

· Absence management

· Preparation and issue of contractual documentation (including contract variations) 

· Payroll updates 

· Maternity/Paternity administration 

· Administration of performance management and improvement systems (probation, Appraisals, PIP forms)

· Termination of employment (all categories, including writing leaver documentation and conducting Exit Interviews) 

· Upkeep of electronically stored personal records 

· Conducting regular HR Audit checks to ensure integrity of data is maintained 

· Supporting the P+C Manager on all other aspects of HR administration

What we are looking for in our People & Culture Assistant:

· Experience of working in a complex administrative role within HR

· Experience of using HR/Payroll/recruitment ATS online systems

· Good numeracy and literacy skills

· Awareness of employment legislation

· Ability to effectively organise and work to tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail

· Ability to work independently and a willingness to contribute to team efficiency through sharing information and supporting others

· Experience of providing informal training/coaching to colleagues in relation to administrative tasks

· Proficient in the use of software packages and Microsoft office software

Benefits of joining us as our People & Culture Assistant include:

· Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + 2 Company Holidays + 8 UK Bank Holidays, with an extra 1 day per year after 1 year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.

· Valuable Pension Benefits: a generous 7% employer contribution.

· Flexible Working: remote working, a generous TOIL scheme, and family-friendly policies

· Wellness and Support: including a cycle to work scheme, free optician check-ups, annual flu vaccines, access to a 24-hour employee assistance counselling helpline, a ‘Headspace’ app for mindfulness, and ‘Reflective Practice’ sessions.

· Making a genuine difference, in a rewarding role where your work will directly result in helping Women’s Aid to be able to provide lifesaving services for women and children across England.

How to apply? 

· Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter. Your Cover Letter should be no more than 2 pages long and should include a summary of your reasons for applying for the position. You should also include details of how your skills, behaviours and experience meet those necessary for the role, as listed in the Job Description and Person Specification.

· Please ensure that you also complete the EDI form and send all completed paperwork to the recruitment email address. (Please clearly mark your name and the role title in the subject line of your email).

NB:

· Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010

· If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants.

· We reserve the right to close a recruitment campaign earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of responses are received.

· All posts, including remote posts, must be based in the UK.

· Women’s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women.

· We are a Disability Confident employer. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for vacancies. 

· Please read our Single Sex Statement on the Women's Aid website

This is an excellent part-time opportunity for an experienced HR Assistant to join our busy People and Culture team with War Child UK on a fixed-term contract until the end of 2024.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love juggling multiple priorities, and have a talent for turning administrative tasks into streamlined processes, this role is for you. As our HR Assistant, you'll be an integral part of our team, supporting the employee lifecycle, and recruitment administration. Your organisational skills will shine as you handle confidential data with precision and integrity.

From coordinating recruitment processes to maintaining HR systems and providing first-rate administrative support, you'll be instrumental in ensuring our team operational processes run smoothly. If you're a self-motivated individual with experience in HR and/or recruitment, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you. 

This role is a fixed-term contract until end of December 2024. The start / end time each day can be flexible, between 9am – 5:30pm. We are happy to offer hybrid working (our office is in NW1 London) or fully remote working for this role. Please indicate on your application, your preferred working pattern. 

If you have the following qualities, we'd love to hear from you:

• Experience of working in a busy HR and/or recruitment team with experience of working with and maintaining HR and Recruitment systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – able to communicate effectively with a variety of people from candidates to hiring managers to Directors, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team and build good working relationships at all levels.
• Able to pragmatically manage a highly variable workload with competing priorities whilst maintaining attention to detail, delivering to deadlines and the ability to self-motivate.
• A good base knowledge and understanding of current employment law to ensure all administration tasks are completed compliantly. 
• Exceptionally organised with the ability to produce high quality outputs in a short timeframe.
• Able to understand and follow written policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality, and securely protect data with an attention to detail with the ability to process and update information accurately.

More information about the responsibilities and expectations for the role can be found by selecting "Apply via Website". We look forward to receiving your application. 

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war.

Challenge Events Assistant
Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Full time (34.5 hours), we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours
Home-based / Split between home and our London Office
National: £21,450 - £23,000
London: £23,500 – £26,500

We are looking for a Challenge Event Assistants with excellent supporter care and Excel skills to join our growing team as we support over 100,000 people to raise £35m for people living with cancer.

About us
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.

About the role
You will work as part of the Challenge Event Assistant team to manage the stewardship and data for our large portfolio of our events. We have two roles on offer; one working on Third Party Challenge Events including the growing HYROX series and the other working on our DIY and Virtual fundraising products including Facebook challenges.

You will provide excellent supporter care by email through our CRM system and online through our Facebook inbox and private event groups and fulfil participant requests using our systems and processes. 

You will also be responsible for managing and formatting data in Excel to import onto our event management system and for sending mass comms via email and text.

You’ll be rewarded by joining a fun and high-performing team at one of the UK’s most loved charity brands. You will also be rewarded knowing your work is making a real difference to people living with cancer.

This role does require weekend work (although not at your desk) as you’ll be out and about cheering on our participants. A full UK driver’s license is preferred and a willingness to drive a van is a bonus.

You will be compensated for your weekend work with days in lieu and we commit to developing you throughout your career at Macmillan. We also offer benefits including private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, generous leave and interest free loans for season ticket and gym membership.

About you:
You will have experience working in a team and providing excellent supporter care. You must have basic Excel skills and excellent attention to detail. Experience working with CRM and event management systems is also desirable.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options
• Pension matched up to 7.5%
• 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
• Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
• Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more

Recruitment Process
Application deadline: Wednesday 17 April 2024 

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.

We welcome applications from everyone who meet the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Macmillan. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee representation body, ‘Our Voice’ and 8 Employee Network groups help us promote fairness and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people. 

About us

The King's Fund is an independent charity working to improve health and care in England. We help to shape policy and practice through research and analysis; develop individuals, teams and organisations; promote understanding of the health and social care system; and bring people together to learn, share knowledge and debate. Our vision is that the best possible health and care is available to all. We have a high profile and strong reputation for influencing health and care policy, providing leadership development and producing excellent communications. 

The role

We are looking for someone who wants to start their career in marketing and is interested in learning more about CRMs, email marketing and measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. As part of the King’s Fund’s centralised Marketing function, you’ll be at the heart of giving colleagues and customers a consistent, joined-up experience and play a key role in our marketing strategy. You’ll deal with a spectrum of work, spanning everything from writing and creating compelling copy (for both online and offline marketing activity); diving into our CRM system, ensuring data accuracy and managing lists; to pulling together evaluation reports, analysing campaign performance, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights. With support from your manager and rest of the team, it’s a great role to build your expertise and gain valuable marketing experience. 

To join us, you’ll need a keen interest in marketing and a blend of creativity and precision to write clear and compelling copy for marketing materials including email campaigns. You will enjoy communicating with people, both in person and on paper. Attention to detail is important and you will be proficient in Microsoft products including Excel. Beyond this, you must be organised, flexible and as passionate about our work as we are.

The Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. Most staff are expected to work a minimum of 40% from our central London office and are free to work more days from the office if they prefer. We are in the process of developing our long-term policy on this, although the expected minimum time in the office will remain 40% (pro rata). 

In addition to a competitive salary, The King’s Fund offers generous holiday entitlements, a £3 daily discount in our café and an on-site gym. 

How to apply

To apply, please go to our web-site and read our supplementary guidance documents, then download and fill in our application form. Please do not send CVs. If completing the application form presents any challenges, contact us by email  so we can discussion options.

Please note that to apply, you must have existing documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK.

Closing date is 7 May at 9.30am. 

Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 14 May in our Central London office. Role available to start shortly thereafter.

The King’s Fund is committed to equal opportunities in all its activities and appointments will be determined solely on merit. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community, including those from minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. 

Research & Policy Assistant

Barnwood Trust is not your typical funder. We drive forward changes so that disabled people and people with mental health conditions have choice of opportunities, access their rights, and are included where they live.We bring people together for a different conversation and explore big ideas. Through learning and collaboration, we influence the change that’s needed. By partnering with local organisations, involving people with lived experience directly in our work, and looking for better ways to fund, Barnwood makes a difference in Gloucestershire.

As part of this work, our Insights Team generates actionable insights to inform and deliver the Trust’s programmes of work, and the Research and Policy Assistant is integral to this.

 We are looking for a Research and Policy Assistant to contribute to and support the Trust’s research, evaluation and policy monitoring activity. This includes collecting and communicating research and policy evidence and information, to inform the development of the Trust’s current and potential programmes of work.

An understanding of different types of research methods and excellent communication skills are essential for this role. Knowledge of the barriers experienced by disabled people and those living with mental health conditions as well as an understanding of local and national policy context are welcomed. 

We want to diversify our team to better reflect the work and communities we support – this means we would particularly welcome applications from people who:

· are from Black, Asian and minoritised backgrounds.

· have lived experience of disability and/or mental health conditions. 

Contract terms:

• This role is 12 months fixed-term contract, and we welcome applications looking for full time hours (37.5hrs per week) or
  • 2 x Part-Time to work on a job share basis covering full-time hours.
• We offer a flexible start between 8am and 9.30am Monday to Friday. 
• Salary £33,697 p/a FTE 
• 36 days holiday inc. bank holidays 
• This position is based in our office in central Cheltenham with occasional opportunities for home working.

For full details please see our application pack.

Summary of key duties:

Collecting research evidence and policy information

• Contributing to desk-based research: gathering, analysing, and synthesising secondary research studies relevant to the Trust’s work.
• Contributing to policy monitoring: gathering, interpreting, and synthesising information about national and local policy relevant to the Trust’s work.
• Supporting other elements of the Research & Policy Team’s research, monitoring and evaluation activity where needed, including research and evaluation design, research and evaluation activity, and data analysis.

Communicating research and policy evidence

• Communicating desk-based research and policy evidence: collating and summarising key evidence to share with a range of audiences, both internal and external, in a range of formats and contexts.
• Working with the Research and Policy Team to contribute to written reports, policy position statements, and evidence reviews in support of the Trust’s programmes of work.
• Supporting other elements of the Research & Policy Team’s dissemination activity where needed, including at events to share research findings.

Knowledge and experience:

• An understanding of different types of research data and data collection methods.
• Ability to source, collate and analyse research and policy evidence from a range of sources, including an ability to discern the quality and relevance of those sources.
• Excellent and flexible communication skills, able to communicate information at varying levels of detail in different formats to different audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

For full details please see our application pack.

Summary of skills

• Excellent and flexible communication and organisational skills. 
• Self-awareness, enabling excellent working relationships with a wide range of people using tact, diplomacy and sensitivity. 
• Ability to apply appropriate communication channels and methods, including digital and print media.
• Strong IT skills (proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as minimum). 

Benefits:

· 36 days annual leave including bank holidays. (FTE)

· Life Assurance (3 x salary)

· Pension contributions

· Work within an organisation that is committed to improving equality and diversity.

· Competitive salaries and fantastic pension contribution rates.

· Excellent personal development plan and extensive training which includes a commitment to training employees to be confident when working with people with a wide variety of impairments, disabilities, and mental health challenges.

· Friendly and collaborative working culture; everyone’s voice is heard.

· We have a range of supportive wellbeing policies and almost a third of our employees, are qualified mental health first aiders with Mental Health England.

· Our offices in central Cheltenham are wheelchair accessible, have free accessible parking on site and great facilities.

· Assistance dogs are welcome.

Guidance On Applications:

Click on Apply Now to be taken to the Barnwood Trust website where you need to apply for this role via our online application form.

You will also find a detailed application pack which gives a full and detailed job description and person specification as well as guidance on how to make an online application and what you should include within it.

Should you have any questions or require any of the information in a different format please email the recruitment team directly.

We want our application process to be right for you as an individual, so if there’s anything you think we can do to make this process more straightforward for you please email the recruitment team directly to discuss what support we might be able to provide. Our career page on our website has some examples of things we may be able to put in place for people who request extra support.

Deadline for applications:  12.00 noon on Friday 3rd May 2024

First interviews: Wednesday 15th May or Thursday 16th May 2024

Second stage interviews: Tuesday 21st May 2024

We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

Empowering refugees to thrive as they rebuild their lives.

Upbeat Communities deliver services to welcome refugees and support them to settle and rebuild their lives in the UK. We are looking for an Administrator to support the team.

About You.

Do you love data and technology, and are confident using multiple online platforms and systems? Are you an excellent planner, with a high attention to detail? Are you able to work to tight deadlines, whilst being comfortable with change and flexibility? Do you have good teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds?

Purpose of the role:

· To be the first point of call for IT, data and facilities processes.

· To provide administrative support across the organisation.

About us.

Upbeat Communities exists to help refugees settle and rebuild their lives in the UK. One of the best resources a refugee can have to help them settle in their new home is a good social network. With this aim, we want to help connect refugees into community. Our name reflects our vision to see thriving communities where refugees can make a positive contribution.

Our organisational values, lived out by our staff and volunteers, are:

We work to WELCOME. We create COMMUNITY. We are inspired to act with INTEGRITY.  We exist to EMPOWER. We are committed to CREATIVITY. We run on RELATIONSHIPS. We are proud to be PROFESSIONAL. We have COMPASSION at our core.

Upbeat Communities' Christian ethos was the driving force behind the charity’s formation and is the basis for the values. Many of our team are Christians but we are eager to build a team that is representative of the diverse nationalities, faiths, and life experiences of the communities we work with.

Main duties and responsibilities:

IT

· Ensure all staff have IT equipment from their first day of work, ensuring that they are able to access the IT support they need with minimal interruption to daily tasks.

· Keep a record of all IT equipment, key information and renewals due.

· Be the first point of contact for IT provider, leading on Cyber essentials & annual IT audit.

· Lead on the implementation of strategic IT goals.

· Support the Continuous Improvement Officer to find new ways of working and ensure we stay up to date with emerging IT trends.

Data

· Maintain organisational databases, ensuring all data is accurate, meaningful, and compliant with the requirements of current and potential funders, as well as Upbeat’s policies and procedures for data.

· Liaise with Data consultants to manage workflow of data requests.

· Present data in a useful manner for stakeholders.

· Play a key role in the organisation around GDPR and Data Protection.

· Be responsible for the confidential maintenance of service user records and other relevant documents in line with Data Protection legislation (e.g. data protection impact assessments).

Facilities

· Support with office management processes (ordering stationery and equipment).

· Support in the efficient use of premises (organise key holder rota, complete regular checklists).

· Support with risk management and Health and Safety compliance (risk assessments, checklists, PAT checks).

Administration

· Provide administrative support to the charity’s projects (topping up payment cards, phone lines, donation admin).

· Assist with organising and monitoring staff training.

· Assist with the review and writing of policies and the staff handbook.

· Assist with process mapping across the organisation.

Other

· Make an active contribution to the overall work of Upbeat Communities through team meetings, staff training, awareness and fundraising events, and any other appropriate activities.

· Be committed to, and work in accordance with Upbeat Communities’ values and ethos, as well as adhering to all organisational policies and procedures.

· Participate in relevant networks and forums to assist in the work of this role as part of individual and professional development.

Person Specification:

We are looking for exceptional candidates who can demonstrate the following experience and skills. Please make sure you evidence each of these areas when you apply.

Experience

· Experience of supporting IT systems.

· Experience maintaining & improving an organisations Cyber Security position.

· Experience using data for reports and presentations.

· Experience of using a range of online platforms for managing data and information.

· Experience of using Microsoft Office, (Outlook, Word, Excel).

· Experience of office / resource management.

Skills & Attributes

· Excellent spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate to participants and external agencies.

· Excellent administrative ability, well organised and reliable.

· Excellent IT skills.

· Confident in managing and interpreting data.

· Ability to plan and manage your own workload.

· A team player with a helpful attitude and a positive disposition.

· Ability to communicate clearly and professionally to a range of stakeholders.

· Good problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work well on your own initiative and as part of a team.

· Understanding of the need to always maintain confidentiality.

· Commitment to some evening and weekend work.

· Commitment to actively demonstrate and participate in Upbeat Communities’ ethos and values.

What we offer as an Employer

· 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays for full time staff (pro rata for part time staff).

· Flexible working to promote a good work / life balance.

· Opportunities for continued training and development.

· Competitive pension scheme.

· Annual team retreat to recharge, re-envision and build relationships across the team.

· Regular support and supervision.

The school is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled administrator to undertake a key role in the maintenance and analysis of all school data, to provide administrative leadership and support for all the school’s outreach activities, and to be the key administrator for school admissions activities. 

This post represents an interesting opportunity for someone passionate about outreach and widening participation to bring their analytical skills to a highly motivated group of staff and students at a school where the effective and intelligent use of data is highly valued and is one of the key reasons for our outstanding success. It will be of interest both to those who work in the data management industry and wish to expand into social mobility and outreach work as well as to those from a professional outreach and widening participation background with good data analysis skills. 

Personal Assistant to the Principal

(with a focus on fundraising & development support)
 

Location: Tyndale House, Cambridge (Hybrid working considered)

Hours: Minimum 22.5 hours/3 days per week (with flexibility up to full time hours)

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 FTE (dependent on experience) & competetive benefits

O.R: Occupational Requirement to be a practising evangelical Christian

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Our Principal is looking for a Personal Assistant who has the initiative to drive projects forward and is highly organised. This is an exciting new role within a vibrant and growing Charity. The successful candidate will provide strong executive support to the Principal as he seeks to further develop the organisation’s outputs.

Tyndale House is a renowned institute for biblical studies and possesses one of the finest libraries for biblical research in the world. It aims to grow an international research community, to present the value of the Bible at the highest academic level, to resource the Church to understand and trust the Bible, and to promote informed attitudes to the Bible.

The role of Personal Assistant to the Principal will provide the Principal with proactive and confidential project-related and administrative support, with a particular focus on development and fundraising activities. Our current annual expenditure on charitable activities is around £1.3m and we rely on donations and receive no public subsidy. The Principal therefore acts as both the head of the Charity as well as the primary fundraiser.

The post-holder will possess strong written communication skills, excellent attention to detail and the tenacity to follow work through to completion. He/she should have experience in a previous PA and/or fundraising & development role, ideally within the Charity sector.

There is an Occupational Requirement for the post-holder to be an active, practising, evangelical Christian in agreement with the doctrinal basis of Tyndale House and living in accord with our Ethos Statement (permitted under schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010).

If you feel this position fits your skills, personality and experience, and playing a role in fulfilling the purpose of Tyndale House appeals to you, then we would love to hear from you.

Please see the attached to read the full job description and our doctrinal basis and ethos statement.

To apply, please send a CV and Cover Letter, outlining your interest and suitability for the post, to Sam Bartholomew. Please also indicate where you heard about this vacancy.

Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 30th April 2024 at 12pm (noon) Start Date: ASAP

If you are interested in this position, please apply as soon as possible as we may interview candidates prior to the closing date.

Head of IS and Data Management

These are exciting times for the Charity and we have an excellent opportunity for a proactive, flexible and professional individual with outstanding influencing and collaborative skills and a strong customer service ethic to join the busy IT Infrastructure and Operations team, as Head of IS and Data Management.

Position: 1625 Head of IS and Data Management

Location: Remote (expectancy to attend site in Sidmouth, Devon is currently 1 day every other month)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday

Salary: £67,652 per annum

Contract: Fixed term contract starting as soon as possible until 20 December 2024

Closing Date: 25th April 2024

The Role

As Head of IS and Data Management you will be responsible for implementing our IS and Data Strategy and driving efficiency using technology across Sanctuary. You will lead on the strategic development, management and operating of the IS systems and data infrastructure whilst managing and motivating the teams to deliver an efficient service across the Charity.

Responsibilities will include:

• Implementing and managing the IS and data strategy which drives the future direction and utilisation of technology within the charity to drive efficiencies and defining business relevant KPI’s to measure its benefits and success.
• Designing and implementing a new target operating model of the charity’s support requirements and implementing standard processes and standard protocols (e.g. ITIL), to improve ongoing controls, customer service, and build a culture of continuous improvement.
• Leading the certification of Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Implementing standards and operating practices for data management, information lifecycle management and security (e.g. cyber essentials plus).
• Leading and continually improving the operational performance of the team to agreed service level agreements.
• Supporting the development of business cases, including presenting on behalf of the Executive Team to the board of Trustees.
• Supporting the Director of Information Systems and Data Management as necessary in championing the use of technology as an innovator and cost reduction enabler.

About You

Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification and/or relevant professional experience, you will have a comprehensive awareness of existing and developing technologies and how they can be applied to the business.

You will also:

• Be able to recognise business opportunities and experience of presenting a clear strategic vision of how technology can be applied to achieve success.
• Be able to demonstrate experience of, implementing and managing IT strategies and priorities.
• Have experience of managing n-tier architectures hosted in private and public cloud environments.
• Have a strong working knowledge of fundamental computing concepts to support trouble shooting, problem solving and critical thinking methodologies.
• Have proven management experience, including performance management.

About the Organisation

The charity is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pension.
• Life assurance.
• 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 with each full year of service.
• Wellbeing team.
• Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.
• Long service awards.
• Healthshield plan
• Free Parking.
• Subsidised restaurant and shop.

“The Sanctuary is a positive place to work with friendly staff and a wonderful charity. With amazing work throughout the world, once you join you never want to leave!”

The organisation is a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

You may also have experience in areas such as Head of IS, Head of IS and Data Management, Head of Data Management, Director of IS and Data Management, IS and Data Management Manager, IS and Data Management Director.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Do you have experience across a range of HR functions? Are you results driven and able to build and maintain relationships with excellent influencing skills?

If so, our FTC Assistant People Business Partner role could be for you!

About the role

As an Assistant People Business Partner, you’ll support and drive change and people management initiatives, collaborate with subject matter experts to help support delivering the British Heart Foundation (BHF) strategy.

You’ll have business partnering responsibility for Finance, Risk Planning & Legal and will support and assist the wider BP team with the Technology and Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement (MFE) directorates. 

Striving for excellence, you’ll bring insight and provide operational support. You’ll be involved in Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Performance Management, and key Recruitment in specific areas of the business.

Establishing effective relationships with Business Leaders and specialists, you’ll provide valued interventions and insights on strategies to achieve business objectives and will be able to effectively analyse and present data in an engaging manner.

Working arrangements
 
Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract.
 
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office. 

At the BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. 

Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.

About you 

CIPD qualified, ideally Level 5+, or equivalent experience, you’ll have senior HR or Business Partnering experience and excellent communication, coaching and relationship building skills.

Able to drive and implement plans effectively to required timescales, you’ll be results oriented and able to take the initiative and ownership to get the job done. You’ll have the vision and intellectual capability to understand the environment in which the BHF is operating and will be able to develop and maintain strong working relationships, both within the BHF and with relevant external partners.

To be successful in this role, you'll:

• be results oriented, able to take ownership and use your initiative to get the desired results
• have excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
• be resilient, able to resolve conflict
• be able to manage and deliver complex and diverse workload
• have excellent IT skills (MS Excel & PowerPoint)
• have experience collating, evaluating and presenting data
• have excellent attention to detail 

About us

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. 

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

What can we offer you

To find out more about benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of this page.

Interview process

The interview process will consist of 2 stages. 1st stage interviews will be held w/c 29th April over MS Teams. 2nd stage interviews will be on Wednesday 8th May at our London head office (NW1 7AW).

Job Title – Engagement & Outreach Assistant (North)

Salary - £25,597

Contract Type – Permanent, Full-time (35 hours)

Location – University of Manchester site. We do require staff to spend minimum 20% of their time in the office. This is subject to role requirements.

About us

The Royal College of Surgeons of England is one of the best known professional membership organisations in the world, with a name and reputation that speak for excellence in the UK and across the globe. We provide education, assessment and development to nearly 30,000 surgeons, dental surgeons and members of the wider surgical and dental teams at all stages of their career; we set professional standards, facilitate research and champion world-class surgical outcomes for patients.

About the role

The Royal College of Surgeons of England is looking for a highly organised Engagement and Outreach Assistant to join our thriving Outreach team. This role will be based at our Outreach Hub at the University of Manchester and provide effective administrative support to the College’s membership engagement activities across the North, Midlands and Scotland.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Arranging and providing administrative support for meetings and committees, our programme of Presidential Visits, and the recruitment and engagement of our regional representatives.
• Represent RCS England at events and assist with the delivery of key careers activities such as national surgical conferences and workshops for school students.
• Supporting the Head of Outreach with the management and coordination of the Outreach team’s strategic objectives.

About you

• You should have GCSE English and maths or equivalent,
• You should be able to demonstrate strong administrative and stakeholder relationship building skills.

What we can offer you

• 27 days paid holiday + bank holidays and up to 4 college closure days
• Flexible working
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme & other leave entitlements
• Variety of learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing programme & Employee Assistance Scheme

Interested Candidates:

If you wish to apply or if you have any questions about this position please email your CV together with a cover letter

Any personal data collected from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us in accordance with our recruitment processes. If unsuccessful in your application, your information will be held by us on our database for a period of 6 months before deletion. If you would like your information removed sooner, please contact

Closing date: Friday 26 April 2024

The Royal College of Surgeons of England is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are open to all talent and we actively ensure that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regards to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

The Royal College of Surgeons of England is committed to protecting your privacy. We are registered as a data controller with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). All College employees are responsible for records held, created and used as part of their work for the College including patient/client, corporate and administrative records. Records are managed according to the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 and ensure confidentiality. The College ensures that staff are trained to handle the information you submit to us with care and discretion, seeking advice where necessary. 

PA to Executive Director of International Programmes

Contract: 13 Months Fixed-term contract, Full Time, Maternity cover

Salary: £39,358 - £41,325 with excellent benefits

Location: London, UK

Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

About WaterAid:
Join WaterAid as PA to Executive Director of International Programmes to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

About the Team:
The International Programmes Department is made up of four regions: West Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, and South Asia; and three support teams: Programme Support and Knowledge team, the Programme Funding and Partnerships Team and the Programme Operations Team; the International Programmes Department delivers our work effectively across Africa and South Asia focusing on quality programming; accountability and effectiveness; research, learning and documentation.

About the Role:
The purpose of this role is to provide proactive and professional support to the Executive Director of International Programmes, with some general administrative support to the Programme Operations Director and the International Programmes Senior Management Team.

The role will be split 80/20 with a majority focus on executive support for the Executive Director, ensuring they are well organised and briefed and supported to maximise her capacity to lead WaterAid effectively. The minority focus will be on general administrative support to the Programme Operations Director and to the International Programmes Senior Management Team. The role will also be instrumental in running operations in the department, including supporting the organisation with key high profile programme events, line managing the administrator to ensure the department is working effectively and efficiently within itself and the wider organisation.

In this role, you'll:

A) Provide professional, timely and proactive support to the Executive Director of International Programmes, including:

• Diary and meeting support
• Support internal processes, communications and prioritisation Support internal communications with the directorate and wider organisation so these are timely, strategic and engaging;
• General administrative support

B) Operations for the department

• Oversee departmental operations to ensure compliance with wider WaterAid processes as well as championing, innovating, or streamlining the department's process and procedure.
• Maintain effective filing systems ensuring archive material is safe and can be retrieved in line with Data Protection Regulations.
• Organise and lead logistical planning for any departmental events that take place in either the UK or Country Programme locations, as necessary.
• Work as part of a wider team of PAs and Administrators across the organisation, ensuring mutual support and good communication between teams.

About You:

• Proven successful track record of being a Senior Administrator or Personal Assistant in a global organisation, including exceptional diary management;
• Effective time-management, organisation and prioritisation skills, including ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and to keep track of high volumes of information within a busy environment;
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), including ability to assimilate information quickly and produce accurate minutes, clear PowerPoint presentations and written briefings;
• Integrity and the ability to act with discretion and respect confidentiality.
• Digitally literate with excellent IT skills, particularly for setting up virtual meetings and effectively using Microsoft Office tools, with extensive experience of using PowerPoint and creating simple and compelling presentations;
• Numerical accuracy and experience of managing and processing invoices and expenses. Ability to co-ordinate / track project budget.
• Team player who is motivated by the desire to support others to be effective and efficient in their work, proactive, with confidence to take initiative and solve problems;
• Willingness to travel in the UK and internationally, if required, for the proper performance and delivery of the role;

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 12th May 2024. Availability for test and interview is required the week commencing 27th May 2024 and 3rd June 2024.

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

The Individual Giving Officer will play a crucial role in nurturing relationships with individuals, to give their donations and their time, to make a difference to the people with dyslexia that we support.

You will be responsible for creating and implementing strategies to attract, retain, and upgrade individual donors, ensuring a steady and growing stream of funding and support for the charity.

About Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity

We are a dynamic, growing charity who are committed to further increasing our reach and impact over the next 5 years. Our aim is to double the number of beneficiaries we support, and particularly to assist significantly more people who are from lower-income backgrounds. 

Main duties and responsibilities

· Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with individual donors to maximize financial support and our community of supporters.

· Plan and execute individual giving campaigns, across all available communication channels to engage donors effectively.

· Identify, organise and coordinate donor and community events, creating opportunities to engage, retain and celebrate supporters.

· Maintain accurate donor records, utilising data to inform decision-making and improve fundraising efforts.

· Prepare regular reports and analysis on individual giving performance.

· Contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive individual giving strategy.

· Ensure activities are delivered to budget and performance effectively tracked.

· Provide a monthly report to the Head of Fundraising

· Work closely with the Head of Fundraising, Trusts Fundraiser, PR & Communications Officer, Fundraising Administrator and CEO, and liaise with the rest of the charity’s team.

· Compliance: maintain accurate records in accordance with data protection and fundraising regulations.

· Strategy: play a part in assisting the Head of Fundraising and Chief Executive in developing the Fundraising Strategy, budget and targets in line with the charity’s Strategic Plan.

· Provide support with events and admin as needed, including attendance at functions outside of normal working hours.  

Ideal skills and experience:

· Experience in generating income from all or one or two of the following: individual, community and events fundraising. 

· Excellent written communication skills with a proven ability to write compelling stories and innovative content for fundraising campaigns.

· A strong understanding of the importance of knowing your supporter base to maximise income through effective donor communication and engagement.

· Strong data management and analysis skills

· Good knowledge of current data protection/GDPR regulation.

· Good working knowledge of CRM databases and how to utilise to steward supporters.

· Good level of administrative and organisational competency

· Good IT skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, databases (currently Donorfy and Act!)

·Previous experience working in a charity/non-profit

· Willingness to attend events and meetings etc, for which expenses will be paid.

Personal qualities

· Compatibility with the charity’s values, including professionalism and flair with the personal touch

· Commitment to the charity’s aims

· High level of personal integrity and commitment, with a can-do attitude

· Able to work on own initiative

· Good interpersonal qualities and ability to work well within the wider team

· Adaptable, flexible and willing to support events outside of office hours (TOIL provided)

· Excellent time management and organisational skills, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

· Attention to detail

How to apply

To express an interest in the role, please review our Application Pack and submit the following:

1. A comprehensive CV

2. A supporting statement (maximum 2 pages of A4)

3.      Contact details of two referees, relevant to this role, who have known you in a professional capacity. References will only be taken once your express permission has been granted.

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Wednesday 8th May 2024

First interviews: Tuesday 14th and 16th May 2024

Thank you so much for your interest in working for us and we look forward to receiving your application.

Policy and Cancer Insight Assistant  

Harrogate, North Yorkshire 

We offer hybrid working and we are committed to paying the Real Living Wage. 

 
About Us 

Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer. 

Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.

As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships. 

 
The Benefits 

We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more. 

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Policy and Cancer Insight Assistant, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen. 

To find out more about our values and how important they are to us, please visit our website. 

 
The Role 
 
As our Policy and Cancer Insight Assistant you will play a vital role in supporting the Cancer Insight Team to develop policy papers, present data on cancer in Yorkshire, and conduct influencing work to increase support for Yorkshire Cancer Research. 

 
Supporting the Policy officer, you will perform a range of tasks to support the Cancer Insight Team's goals. This involves informing internal employees, supporters, and the public about the charity’s stance on multiple cancer-related topics. Additionally, you will assist with collecting data and evidence related to cancer in Yorkshire, crucial for understanding regional needs and shaping the charity’s objectives.  
 

Specifically, you will: 

• Support the Policy Officer to conduct literature reviews and research for policy development and updates. 

• Monitor political announcements, developments and parliamentary news at a national and regional level to inform both policy and public affairs workstreams. 

• Support the Public Affairs Officer with the research of key public affairs targets and their interests, plus undertake regular stakeholder analyses at a national and regional level. 

• Draft reports, letters, briefings, background resources, parliamentary questions and ensure that the correct messages are conveyed in every external-facing communication. 

• Support the Data and Impact Officer in the maintenance of a portfolio of regularly updated external data, facts, statistics, and evidence relevant to cancer in Yorkshire. 

• Support the preparation of reports relating to external and internal data requests, including assisting with the regularly updated factsheets. 

• Assist in the preparation of data requests from across the charity - these will largely be to support the Research, Services and Policy, and Brand & Relationships teams, and could include data and information for press releases, social media, presentations, and planning of future work and priority areas. 

 
About You 

To be considered for this role, you will need: 

• To have experience of working in a relevant subject area, for example politics, public policy, public health or a similar humanities field. 

• To have an understanding of local, regional and national government, the healthcare system in the UK, the current health policy landscape and UK parliamentary processes. 

• To have experience of conducting literature reviews. 

• To have experience of researching a wide variety of topics and organisations and writing evidence-based documents e.g. summary reports, briefings or letters. 

• To have a passion for policy and influencing in order to deliver impactful change. 

• To have excellent written and verbal skills.

• To have the ability to comprehend health datasets. 

• To have the ability to identify relevant political updates. 

• To have the ability to extract key information from journal articles concerning health and policy. 

• To have excellent organisation and time management skills.

Application 

Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 16 April 2024. Please read our privacy notice before applying. 

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer.  We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity. 

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.