HR TEAM

The HR Function is responsible for attracting, selecting, developing and retaining high-quality medical and non-medical volunteers for MSF operations and MSF UK & Ireland office staff.

The department provides HRM support to both the MSF UK field staff and MSF UK and Ireland staff. It is actively involved in the international MSF HRM forum to promote best practice in the management and support of field staff in general and to provide more equal opportunities for UK field workers in particular. The department plays a pivotal role in building up and maintaining relationships with the UK medical community and networking with medical institutions.

In addition, the department is part of a larger ‘virtual HR department’ for Operational Centre Amsterdam (OCA) which comprises MSF UK/IE, MSF Germany and MSF Holland. Together the department works in partnership on all aspects of field related HRM.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(specific to field staff)

• Manage all practical arrangements for departing field staff, including: booking travel, obtaining visas, and ensuring all necessary documentation is in place, in line with the MSF procedures, and in consultation with the Human Resources Officers (HROs) and overseas counterparts where necessary
• Ensure that all paperwork for staff contracts, payroll, and benefits is in place and processed within necessary time frames and according to MSF policies. This includes processing expenses, contract commencement and conclusion, insurance enrollment and filing to ensure correct and transparent reporting
• Regularly update HR information systems (HRIS) (HR databases and Excel-based), the electronic and hard copy filing systems and other HRIS relevant to field staff, ensuring information on all field staff is accurate, complete, and processed confidentially in line with GDPR
• Act as first point of contact for field staff queries on administration of pay and benefits and routine HR matters (over the telephone, by email, and face-to-face) providing information and basic HR advice in line with organisational policy
• Together with the other HR Administrators act as first point of call for all public enquiries regarding working for MSF in the field
• Undertake all pre-employment checks as necessary, including but not limited to obtaining references and DBS certificates, and facilitating medical clearances as necessary
• Scale field staff CV’s rating their experience to determine their salary level
• Prepare standard employment letters for field staff as required. Work as a full member of the wider MSF UK HR team, assisting with HR projects/tasks as and when required

Relationship-building

• Develop and manage relationships with counterparts in the overseas offices - especially the Operational Centres’ (‘OCs’) field HR teams
• Work closely with overseas counterparts and the Field HR team to ensure a smooth process for UK staff departing to, and returning from, the field; use own initiative to troubleshoot and escalate any issues as necessary.
• Coordinate with various services providers to manage the departure/return of field staff (including, but not limited to: travel agent, couriers, healthcare service providers)
• Liaise directly with visa service provider, embassies and consulates to obtain visas for staff in collaboration with overseas counterparts as necessary. Developing and maintaining positive relationships with all parties

Use of resources

• Manage the administrative processes in the most cost-effective manner possible by making independent decisions regarding expenses in accordance with the policy, escalating exceptions appropriately
• Raise purchase orders for expenses related to the field staff and validate related invoices prior to approval by line managers
• Actively contribute to the revision of internal HR processes and the harmonisation of HR administration processes across the movement, updating process documents as necessary and suggesting improvements to day-to-day processes
• Support other HR team members by sharing knowledge, and best practice; contributing to the training of new team members.
• Support line managers within the UK office by referring them to the management tools and resources available
• Assist the HR Officer (Learning & Development) with preparative and administrative processes for the Welcome Days.
• Responsible for processing requests for Certificates of Coverage and Forms a for field staff where necessary, including liaising with the overseas section, preparing the relevant documents and submitting to the relevant authority

Analysis and initiative

• Collate key HR information, providing regular and ad-hoc statistics and reports to relevant people (HR Managers, HROs and the wider office) accurately and within the agreed timeframes
• Take responsibility for planning and prioritising workload, ensuring that tasks are completed within the agreed timescales, taking the initiative to adapt priorities as required by changing priorities ensuring that all staff depart to the field within the agreed timescales
• Continually revise communication and data-collection procedures to ensure compliance with UK law and to maximise effectiveness and utility for the HR team and field staff at all stages of their MSF UK employment lifecycle
• Support HR Managers and HROs with employee relations casework as required
• Disseminate information and documentation received from the field, OC’s and MSF UK relating to security, health and situation reports appropriately
• Ensure that departure processes are followed and all relevant documentation is filed, in accordance with MSF policy, and recorded in HRIS as necessary

Please note that this list is indicative of the key responsibilities of this role but is by no means exhaustive. MSF is an emergency organisation and a ‘can do’ attitude and flexibility to take on other related tasks is essential.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential skills and behaviors

• A systematic and organised approach with an ability to follow things through and adhere to strict deadlines
• Ability to work supportively and effectively within and across teams, and build good working relationships both in the office with colleagues overseas
• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision in a fast paced and demanding environment exercising good judgment and using own initiative
• Ability to plan, manage own workload, juggle priorities and work under pressure while maintaining efficiency, accuracy and adhering to strict deadlines
• Proven ability to write clearly and accurately produce, adapt and proof-read documents
• Confident interpersonal and clear communication skills
• Solid administrative experience, preferably in an HR department, including recruitment, preparing standard letters, documents and data inputting and filing
• Experience of supporting internal and external clients in a busy service-orientated environment
• Sound understanding of the role of Human Resources within a wider organisation
• Consistently high degree of accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills, proficient use of email systems, filing systems, internet research, and office intranet/data systems
• Ability to deal with people at all levels and from all backgrounds
• Responsible attitude to dealing with sensitive and confidential information, and awareness of GDPR
• Willing to continually update own skills and knowledge across a range of HR-related subjects
• Commitment to the aims and values to Médecins Sans Frontières

Please visit the MSF UK website for the full job description. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation by the closing date: 12 July 2020, 11.59 pm (BST).  

Are you an experienced administrator who wants to support a project helping both people and their pets? 

Outreach Projects consists of several projects which aim to provide advice and support for pet owners who are homeless or in housing crisis in the UK; this includes the Freedom Project, a pet fostering service for people fleeing domestic abuse. The majority of our referrals come from women fleeing domestic abuse via women-only services. The service places dogs into volunteer foster homes on a temporary basis until their owners are able to have them back.  The Freedom Project now runs in Greater London & the Home Counties, Yorkshire, the North East and the North West of England, and Scotland.

The Freedom Project Administrator, provides administrative support to the Freedom Project, split between providing support directly to the Greater London & the Home Counties team, and the other regions – Yorkshire, the North East, the North West and Scotland. 

This focusses on customer service to a variety of stakeholders (mainly over the phone and by email), including clients accessing the project, referral & domestic abuse organisations, volunteers, members of the public, veterinary surgeries and internal contacts. The role also involves record keeping and invoice processing for the whole team.

Due to the nature of this role, this post is for women only and is exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter via our online application.

We have an exciting, new opportunity for a highly efficient Buildings & Finance Administrator to join our small, inclusive and highly successful professional team.

The successful candidate can expect a thorough induction, supportive colleagues, a diverse and interesting workload and, a range of favourable employment benefits including; pension scheme, annual leave and Employee Assistance Programme support. 

Applicants must have excellent communication skills, a sound understanding of finance and finance systems, be thorough and accurate, be able to multi-task, remain calm under pressure and add positively to our team dynamics. In addition it is vital to possess a range of administrative skills including good numeracy, data processing/comprehension and IT skills.

Good interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential, as are effective use of emotional intelligence and the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and sensitivity. 

For this varied role, ideally you will have experience of processing grant claims and invoices, an understanding of the education or public sector and strong general administration skills. However, training will be given to the right candidate.

Closing date for applications is:  Thursday, 16 July 2020

Interviews and assessment: Owing to current social distancing restrictions, shortlisted candidates will be notified of selection dates/times after 20 July 2020.

Are you a bright data professional? Are you wanting to apply your skills and experience?

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a national civil society organisation as they look to bring in a new Database Administrator to their team initially on a fixed term contract.

This position will support the Data team with all database related queries and support an upcoming data transformation project. This will require an initial preparation phase of revising and addressing issues with the existing technical infrastructure and processes. The role will then focus on an extensive period of testing and validating the charity's data and processes within the new solution before going live. The role will manage data cleansing activities, using third party assistance where necessary, to ensure the new solution is compliant with relevant principles of data protection.

The ideal candidate will be a bright and engaged data professional with a strong background in databases and SQL. You will be keen to develop your skills in a professional context and manipulate large quantities of data using Excel and other tools. You will also have an understanding of data visualisation, data protection and data security.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role.

An excellent opportunity for a skilled Database Administrator to join a Social Welfare Charity, based in London.

As the Database Administrator, working as part of a Database Team, you will provide technical support across fundraising as well as contribute to a new CRM migration moving from Raiser's Edge 7.

Working alongside the Database Manger, you will provide technical support to the fundraising teams, data cleansing, data segmentation and data insights for senior management. Along with providing technical support across the database infrastructure and all processes.

You will also contribute to a longer term project of migrating from Raiser's Edge 7 database to a new CRM solution. Initially revising and addressing the existing infrastructure, testing, managing data cleansing activities, before going live.

Key areas of the role; CRM database management. Data importing and selection. Data reporting. Database technical infrastructure. Database cleanse activities.

This an excellent opportunity to use your technical database skills. Our client is looking for an experienced technical user of Raiser's Edge 7 database and also administering Salesforce or MS Dynamics, managing SQL server 2014 or above.

Action Against Medical Accidents is the charity for patient safety and justice, and we are embarking on the most exciting leg to date of our digital journey. We are implementing a new CRM to serve all our needs, and developing a digital strategy to support all of our stakeholders.

You will be an integral part of this journey, working as part of the project team and as our in house CRM expert. In conjunction with senior management you will also contribute to and develop a digital strategy for the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to play a crucial role at an exciting time for an organisation looking to further its digital maturity.

We offer a competitive salary, minimum of 25 days holiday a year (we also close the office at Christmas, and you get these days in addition to your leave allowance!) and a friendly office atmosphere. We also offer flexible working, which is fully embedded in our culture. Applications for part time (e.g. 28 hours) would be considered.

Interviews will be held week commencing 3rd August.

The Alan Turing Institute

The Alan Turing Institute is the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence. The Institute is named in honour of the scientist Alan Turing and its mission is to make great leaps in data science and artificial intelligence research in order to change the world for the better.

The Role

The HR & Payroll Administrator will be responsible for providing the full range of people and payroll administrative services for the Alan Turing Institute. They will be responsible for timely, accurate and efficient administration, logistics, and record-keeping, while working closely with the rest of the team to deliver efficient and engaging support to both research and operational staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

HR Administration

• Maintain and update the HR system (Cezanne) & personal files for all employees, ensuring they are up to date and accurate;
• Manage both internal and external HR & Benefits systems, ensuring employees are added and removed in a timely fashion;
• Ad hoc support across the HR & Operations teams;
• Monitoring proof of right to work to ensure that this is up to date and valid;
• Typing, processing, and sending contract changes e.g. changes in hours and recalculating holiday entitlement;
• Raise purchase orders in relations to invoices raised for recruitment and core overhead costs.

New Starter Administration

• Ensure all pre-employment, reference & background checks are completed, this includes ensuring timely submission of candidates' screening and identity documentation, and monitoring completion; as well as completing audits and monitoring expiry;
• Management of the HR Inbox, ensuring all emails are responded to in a timely and engaging manner;
• Ensure that general enquiries and correspondence such as reference letters, mortgage/tenancy applications etc are dealt with promptly.

Payroll Administration

• Maintain and update the payroll system;
• Ensure all changes are inputted and recorded correctly in line with agreed payroll processes and procedures;
• Acting as first point of contact for all payroll queries, liaising with the HR Advisor and the HR Business Partner and escalating more complex queries to payroll provider Moorepay.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience in a HR/Payroll Administration role or similar
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of employment law legislation and best practice
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft excel
• Experience of HR databases
• Proven track record of working in a dynamic and growing business
• Proactive and engaging approach to building stakeholder relationships at all levels
• Process driven with an organised approach to work
• The ability to multitask and prioritise a large workload
• A professional approach to work

Desirable

• Experience in a Research/Higher Education institution

Term and Conditions

This full-time post is offered on a permanent basis.  The annual salary for this post is £25,000 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies.

Application procedure

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button below. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV, covering letter and contact details for your referees. 

Closing date for applications:  21 July 2020

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly.  In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, religion or belief or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments are available to support candidates through the application and interview process. Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Please note all offers of employment are subject to continuous eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory pre-employment security screening which includes a DBS Check.

Administrator (Part Time)
Flexible location in Devon

About Us

Citizens Advice Torridge, North, Mid & West Devon is a Devon-based advisory service that helps members of the public to understand, face, and deal with problems they may be experiencing.

Every year thousands of people come to us for advice and help with all manner of problems, from managing debt and household bills, to welfare and benefits.

As well as our advisory services, we deliver a broad range of projects to enrich our community. This includes Healthwatch, which helps people to shape their health and social care services, and the South Molton and Barnstaple Memory Cafés, which support those affected by dementia.

We are now looking for a part time Administrator to join our team and help us continue to provide incredible services.

Your Rewards

- Salary of £10,784 per annum
- Workplace pension
- 20 days’ holiday pro rata (rising with service) plus Bank Holidays
- Training opportunities

This is the ideal role for a proven administrator to take on a new challenge supporting our vital organisation.

As a charity, we offer a free-to-use service which is staffed by dedicated, passionate people who are eager to give back to their communities. So, if you feel you could fit in with a talented, busy group of people and are looking for a varied role with plenty of support and training, we want to hear from you.

Your Role

As an Administrator, you will be tasked with supporting the Chief Executive Officer as well as the Trustee Board in the day-to-day organisation and running of the office.

Specifically, you will undertake a range of administrative, document management, meeting support, reporting and correspondence tasks.

Supporting the CEO in the smooth running of the organisation, you will also:

- Take responsibility for the smooth running of H&S procedures
- Arrange Trustee Board meetings
- Preparing and circulating papers, agendas and minutes
- Produce letters, documents and reports
- Maintain statistics and collating and producing them in particular formats
- Produce information from spreadsheets and databases
- Create and upload data onto the website and intranet

About You

To be considered as an Administrator, you will need:

- Experience and the ability to provide administrative support and to maintain office systems
- A commitment and the ability to work within the aims, principles and policies of the Citizens Advice Service
- A good, up-to-date understanding of equality and diversity and its application to the provision of advice
- The ability to use IT packages, including word processing, spreadsheets, database packages and the ability to use email and to maintain an electronic diary
- Good verbal communication skills, including the ability to deal appropriately with a range of people both face-to-face and by telephone
- The ability to write clearly and accurately, including drafting routine correspondence, and taking notes at meetings

This is a part time role working 21 hours per week.

Other organisations may call this role Administrator, Admin Assistant, Office Administrator, Office Assistant, Team Secretary, Secretary, Receptionist, EA, PA, Executive Assistant, or Personal Assistant.

Webrecruit and Citizens Advice Torridge, North, Mid & West Devon are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you are ready for an exciting career move in an Administrator position with Citizens Advice Torridge, North, Mid & West Devon, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

ITF is an international federation of transport workers’ trade unions recognised as the world’s leading transport authority. We fight passionately to improve the working lives of transport workers globally, connecting trade unions from 150 countries that may otherwise be isolated and helping their members to secure rights, equality and justice. We are the voice for 20 million members, working men and women across the world. The ITF Head Office is based in Borough, London. International offices include Amman, Hong Kong, Montreal, Nairobi, New Delhi, Abidjan, Rio de Janeiro, Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney. 

This is a challenging and interesting opportunity for the successful candidates within the Global Administration Team (GAT). You will need strong administrative and organisational skills together with effective drafting and proof-reading skills.  The ability to work with little supervision within a strong team, whilst remaining flexible and able to manage a varied and high volume work load, in a highly pressured environment is key.

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are required, with proven ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and other stakeholders. Due to the international aspects of the organisation’s work, a good working knowledge of another language would be an advantage, experience of booking travel related services, organising complex meetings Experience in working with databases and CRM systems and the ability to analyse data is essential.

This is a level 1 role within the GAT, and the job description for the Global Administrator is attached.

This role offers a salary of £36,648 per annum, plus a non-performance related guaranteed bonus equating to 1/12th of your annual salary.

ITF offers a highly competitive final pension salary scheme, flexible working as well as the opportunity to work in a state of the art modern office building in central London. For further information on the staff benefits that we provide please see our website.

If this sounds interesting to you, please apply by sending your CV and covering letter to us by 8 July 2020. Interviews will take place week commencing mid-July 2020. Please note, due to COVID-19 all interviews will be held via video conference.

Gifts Administrator

£23,900 - £26,720 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting

Fixed Term until 31 March 2021, Full Time: 35 hours per week

Location: London

Ref: GS549

The Guildhall School of Music & Drama is a vibrant, international community of young musicians, actors and theatre technicians in the heart of the City of London. We produce outstanding graduates whose talents light up stages and concert platforms across the world.

As well as providing professional training at undergraduate, postgraduate, junior and short course level, the School has a substantial programme of regular performances, encompassing concerts, recitals, plays, operas and musicals open to the general public.

We are looking for a Gifts Administrator to join the Development & Alumni Relations Office. This is a newly created role and the post holder will work across the team to process and administer all income received.

The Gifts Administrator will be responsible for the efficient processing of gifts received by the School from individuals and organisations, ensuring donors are thanked and acknowledged in an appropriate and timely manner, whilst maintaining the highest level of donor care. They will also process ticket payments received from events and performances, as well as membership fees.

The post holder will be responsible for the successful reconciliation between the fundraising database, the charity bank account and the Guildhall School Trust funds, and will be expected to produce and distribute standard reports to the Guildhall School Trust and the wider Advancement team.

Experience of the Raiser’s Edge/Raiser’s Edge NXT or a similar CRM is desirable but not essential. Candidates will be highly organised and efficient, with excellent communication skills and a meticulous attention to detail. Knowledge of music, theatre and/or higher education is also desirable.

For more details, please go to our website.

Please click the button to apply.

Closing date: 12 Noon, Friday, 31 July 2020.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Interview date: week commencing 10 August 2020.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Unseen is an anti-slavery charity, directly supporting survivors of modern slavery and trafficking, and also operating the UK’s Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline.

We are recruiting a part-time HR Administrator to facilitate core HR processes across the organisation. We are looking for an organised individual with HR experience and excellent multi-tasking skills to deliver administrative support for recruitment and HR processes.

Experience in HR administration and an understanding of HR processes is essential. Applicants should also have experience and confidence in administering an HR IT system to maintain and securely store all personnel records and employee data. We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and who can manage their workload effectively.

You will join a small, friendly and committed Operations team working at the centre of a dynamic, ambitious and fast-moving charity. You will be supported and managed by the Operations Manager. You will be required to liaise with an external HR advice team to ensure Unseen operates as an efficient, supportive and inclusive employer. We are looking for someone who enjoys working proactively to find solutions and who approaches challenges with a positive, enthusiastic and collaborative attitude. Full and ongoing supervision and training will be provided.

This is a part-time role comprising 16 hours of work per week to be spread across a minimum of 3 days, Mon-Fri. Unseen promotes flexible working and working patterns can be discussed with the successful candidate.  We welcome applications from all sections of the community we serve and recognise the value that diversity adds to our work and organisation. We encourage applications from BAME, disabled and LGBT people that are under-represented in this area of our workforce.

For further information, please refer to the job description.

The deadline for applications is Monday 13th July at 9:00am.

Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 20th July.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence the role in August 2020, subject to satisfactory references.

The job description, application form and equal opportunities form can be downloaded from the links provided. Applicants are advised to refer to the person specification in the job description to demonstrate how you meet the criteria and provide specific examples of your experience and skills. You are requested to also submit a cover letter. Once completed, please return all forms to the email address provided. CVs ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Any queries, please contact us using the contact details provided.
 

This is an opportunity to use your first class organisational and administrative skills to play a key HR role for a renowned and well-regarded Charity.

Reporting to the Head of HR, Volunteering and Training, this key role will provide administrative HR support for recruitment, staff induction and the employee life cycle, as well as liaising with processing payroll and assisting with first line HR enquiries. Working closely with the Finance, V&T team as well as other staff and other Restore stakeholders, this role requires the ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Knowledge and experience within an HR function would be essential and experience of a volunteering setting desirable. We are looking for an expert administrator and coordinator who is able to balance conflicting priorities and who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills. If you have the passion to work in a leading community charity, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone from an enthusiastic school leaver to postgraduates who are looking for a genuine, challenging and rewarding career path with scope for career development. You will be offered on the job training and learn about our inspiring charity form the very heart, helping you achieve and exceed your career goals. This post requires a motivated, committed and highly organised person to work alongside Restore staff, volunteers and all stakeholders.

Person Specification 

You will have an understanding of the sector, and empathy with people with mental health problems is vital. Restore needs people who have the ability to cope with limited resources, seize opportunities and think creatively. Awareness of the stigma and other issues surrounding mental illness is important, as is the ability to remain calm under pressure when dealing with sensitive staffing or member issues. 

Essential Requirements
 

• Knowledge of HR practice and policies.
• Intermediate understanding of Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
• A self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively.
• Creative flair and an ability to work imaginatively.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a wide range of tasks.
• Ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity to the opinions of others.
• Flexible and non-judgemental approach to people and work.
• Ability to work on own initiative, to organise work and meet deadlines.
• Excellent listening skills and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to manage a range of objectives.
• Awareness of and commitment to all aspects of anti-discriminatory practice.
• Experience of using SAGE or other HR/Payroll information systems.
• Experience of using Google suite or a similar system.
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English 9 to 4 (A to C) or equivalent

Desirable Requirements

• Previous HR Experience.
• Experience of working in a voluntary sector setting.

Are you interested in working for a Charitable Foundation that makes a difference to the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds?

Do you want to work for an organisation that positively looks to support causes that others might shy away from, tackling some of the most difficult social challenges in the UK today?

Do you have excellent Salesforce administrator-level skills, a flair for improving systems, a highly organised approach to your work, and enjoy communicating with a wide variety of people?

If so, we’d love you to join our committed Grants Team as our Grants and Digital Administrator!

Please note that whilst this role is being advertised as home based as well as within the City of London, this is in direct response to Covid-19 precautions. Any candidate would need to be able to (public health advice permitting) attend work in the office on a regular basis going forward. 

About the Leathersellers’ Company

As one of the oldest Livery Companies in the City of London, working for the Leathersellers’ Company Charitable Fund offers an exciting opportunity to discover more about England's heritage and history and to look to the future focusing on philanthropy and fellowship.

We donate around £3.4million each year to charities, schools and universities across the UK as well as supporting individual students. We support a broad range of activities from youth clubs to arts or singing in care homes; from helping refugees to homeless veterans and much more. Existing connections with six London schools, a number of universities, the armed forces and City groups have been built over decades (if not centuries) but we are also proud to hold open programmes to allow charities with no previous connection the opportunity of multi-year, core funding. We do not shy away from those tackling difficult social issues for the most vulnerable individuals in our society. The Leathersellers look to add value by not just providing funding but also making connections and sharing information as and when we can.

The Company has been an integral part of the City of London for almost 600 years. Working with us makes you a part of this rich history and key to its future.

About the role 

We’re looking for an enthusiastic team player, passionate about enabling our funding to have the most positive effect on communities around the UK, to join our committed Grants Team. The primary focus of the role will be to support the operational efficiency of the team as well as manage key communications with both internal and external stakeholders.

About the person

You will be a team player who can demonstrate excellent communication skills (written and verbal), Salesforce experience, initiative and the ability to be flexible, as you will be working in a busy office environment. You will be a quick learner and have a passion for continuous improvement, keen to contribute your ideas.

How to apply

If you would like to apply, please submit a CV and covering letter (up to two pages) outlining how you meet the skills and experience elements in the attached role specification and why you are a suitable candidate for the role. Applications must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 30th June in order to be considered. First round interviews will likely be held remotely in the following weeks, and a final interview in person after that.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We offer an attractive package, including a pension contribution equal to 15% of gross annual salary and a 35-hour week. Due to Covid-19 we are currently working remotely and foresee this being part of our working arrangements for some time ahead. Any candidate would however need to be able to (public health advice permitting) to attend work in the office at the Leathersellers' Hall on a regular basis going forward. 

Administration Officer – IAS Service
22.2 hours per week
Grade 2 (lower): £21,877 - £24,487 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
Temporary contract until 31st March 2021 (potential extension subject to funding)

Are you interested in making a difference to the lives of children and young people with SEND and do you have experience in working with them and their families? If so, you may be exactly who we are looking for.

We are Family Action, a national charity committed to building stronger families and brighter lives by delivering innovative and effective services and support that reaches out to many of the UK’s most vulnerable people.

Ealing I SAID! and Harrow SENDIAS Services aim to empower parents/carers and young people with special educational needs & disabilities, by providing free impartial information and advice relating to education, health and social care.

We are delighted to have recently been successful in securing new funding and we are looking for an experienced Administration Officer who will take up this exciting new opportunity and join our team.

Our Values: People focused, Mutual Respect, Excellence in all we do and a Can Do attitude

If you can relate to these and have the necessary skills and attitude, we can offer you:

- A competitive salary or £21,877 - £24,487 per annum pro rata (£13,126.20 - £14,692.20 per annum), inclusive of Outer London Weighting, leave entitlement and pension scheme
- Career development opportunities
- A full induction and ongoing quality training
- The opportunity to become part of FA initiatives
- Flexible working hours
- Managed workloads with regular supportive and reflective supervision

As an Administration Officer you will maintain and undertake business and administrative duties, carry out data collection tasks, attend meetings to take minutes and follow up actions. You will also input and monitor data, produce data reports and liaise with partner agencies. You will promote a positive image of Family Action, representing the organisation and the service to service users, families, volunteers and external professionals.

To be considered, you will need:

- Extensive experience of providing administrative support in an education and/or charitable setting and/or a relevant qualification
- Proven experience of working within an office setting, including the ability to organise and prioritise work and carry out routine tasks accurately and in a timely manner
- Proven experience of inputting and analysing data as part of a data base system
- Proven experience of keeping accurate records of invoices, budget expenditure and accurate accounts of petty cash transactions
- Proven word processing and computer skills, including substantial experience of using Microsoft Office – Excel and Access databases, the internet, PowerPoint, Publisher and email
- A good command of English grammar and spelling and the ability to take and write up minutes of meetings

We are forward looking, ambitious and with a commitment to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation that strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills then we look forward to hearing from you.

Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) that we consider acceptable.

For an application pack and further information, please select the apply button shown to be taken to our website.

Closing date: 10th July 2020, 9am
Interview date: 22nd July 2020

Family Action offers good working conditions, a comprehensive training programme and a Group Personal Pension Scheme (GPPS). We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Business Support Officer, Administrator, Programme Administrator, Project Administrator, Administration Co-ordinator, or Service Co-ordinator.