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Job Title: Mass Participation Assistant
Hours: 35 hours per week
Type of Employment: Permanent
Department: Supporter Fundraising
Location: Office-Based (London), Hybrid - minimum one day a week in London Office or Home-Based
Salary: £23,765.00
Line Manager: Mass Participation - Third Party Events Officer
Direct Reports: None

What we do: We help young people through cancer 

How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind 
 

About this role:
Through supporting the charity’s Mass Participation team to drive income and excellent supporter experiences, this role will play a vital part in ensuring cancer doesn’t stop young people living their lives.
Using your passion for excellent customer care and planning, you’ll assist the delivery of key events and products across the portfolio, with particular focus on increasing supporter engagement. Your administration and communication skills will be necessary in delivering high-quality support across the team.

How to apply: You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application and answer four questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Compliance statements: 

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us. We want you to be yourself here and thrive doing so. In line with our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion commitments, we would love to see applications from LGBTQ+ people, people of colour/those from ethnically diverse communities, people living with disabilities and people of faith.

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).  

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please refer to our privacy policy (please contact our HR Team).

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If there is any assistance or adjustments, we can make to support you to make your application, please contact the HR Team.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Digital Community Fundraising Assistant to join our newly created Digital Community Fundraising team. You will join us on a permanent basis, working 35 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £25,765.62 per annum plus excellent benefits.

This is a remote role but there will be frequent travel required. The ideal candidate will be based in the South-East/London area, but we will consider applicants from other areas of England.

Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.

Our Digital Community Fundraising team sits within the wider Community and Events fundraising team which currently raises over £4 million to make life better for cats every year. Over the next 3 years we have ambitious plans to grow income and the number of supporters we reach. Making this role a very exciting opportunity for the right candidate to support the success of the team.

Our Digital Community team are a critical element of our planned growth, through engagement with digital-first communities, they empower gamers, streamers and content-creators to raise funds and awareness, support people raising funds across our social platforms, manage digital stewardship journeys for our DIY fundraisers, and deliver integrated digital campaigns to support our National network of Adoption Centres and Branches to raise funds within their local communities.

Responsibilities of our Digital Community Fundraising Assistant:

As Digital Community Fundraising Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the agreed community fundraising products and campaigns from conception to delivery, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, to the agreed audience and within budget to the highest quality. Our product portfolio includes: Meta and social fundraising, gaming and streaming for good, DIY fundraising and community appeals

What we’re looking for in our Digital Community Fundraising Assistant:

• Proven experience of digital fundraising in at least one of the following areas: Meta and social fundraising, gaming and streaming for good, DIY fundraising, community appeals/campaigns
• Proven administration experience
• Experience in a customer care/supporter stewardship
• An understanding of the principles of data protection and experience of managing data via CRM or database

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £25,765.62 per annum plus excellent benefits 
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Closing date: 21st December 2023

Virtual interview date: w/c 8th January 2024 (subject to change)

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

A rewarding opportunity for someone wishing to gain insight into the operational efficiency of a fantastic Secretariat's fundraising department and provide day-to-day coordination and project management support for departmental projects and initiatives.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing comprehensive administrative support service to the Fundraising and Marketing department.
• Supporting the Director of Fundraising and Marketing in the effective administration of departmental meetings, invoicing, and budget tracking across the team.

Strong interpersonal skills are required for this role to be able to respond to colleagues, other key stakeholders needs, with respect and intention to provide an excellent and efficient service.

This is an ideal role for anyone wishing to understand the mechanics of a fundraising function, process donations and hold an integral role in engaing with donors and the public.

We wish to receive applications from individuals that have a real interest in learning, coupled with a "can do attitude" and have excellent communcation skills; orally and in writing.

Please refer to the job description and contact the HR team if you have any questions about the position,

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, as we expect this position to be filled very quickly. So please submit your CV with a short covering letter [no more than 1 page].

Job Description – Warehouse Manager

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Location: Totton, Hampshire

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours

Salary: £21,651 – £22,790 (We normally offer a starting salary at the start of the range)

We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.

About FareShare

FareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to nearly 9,500 frontline charities and community groups.

The food we redistribute is nutritious and good to eat. It reaches charities across the UK, including school breakfast clubs, older people’s lunch clubs, homeless shelters, and community cafes. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.

Every year, more than three million tonnes of food go to waste in the UK, enough for 7 billion meals. Meanwhile, the cost of living crisis is driving millions in to food insecurity. FareShare has a plan to help tackle the cost of living crisis using England’s surplus food.

We are fortunate to benefit from the support of major retailers, the media, sports ambassadors and a groundswell of public engagement. As a result, there has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.

FareShare’s Strategy & Vision

Vision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.

Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK by supporting front line charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of food poverty.

Our Purpose: We are doers. We are a community. We change lives.

Our Values: Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead

Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen.

Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries

Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger

Focus – on providing the best service possible

The role

To manage the successful day to day operations and ensure the ongoing success of the FareShare Southern Central, including:

• Day to day responsibility for operations staff and volunteers
• With Southern Central Manager develop new operational/logistic activity and lead on implementation
• Day to day responsibility for all compliance issues including food hygiene, health and safety and security of the warehouse and the safety and wellbeing of all warehouse staff and volunteers

Main areas of responsibility

Operations

• Co-ordinate the work schedule and daily activities of the warehouse, within the guidelines of FareShare national policies and procedures and the needs of the local community.
• Be responsible for the volunteer operations including training, retention and supervision
• Ensure that all shifts are planned, controlled and filled, and be prepared to work at short notice providing cover for shifts on occasion, including driving the van or navigating.
• Manage and use the in-house stock management database, with responsibility for the training of warehouse staff and volunteers on the database.
• Maintain good relations and communications with food suppliers and community member recipient projects.
• Co-ordinate the advisory visits for CFM organisations ensuring that each receive visits to maintain food safety
• To ensure that the vans are roadworthy and legal (taxed and insured).
• To carry out any other duties which may be reasonably requested.
• With the Manager develop new operational/logistic activity and lead on operational implementation.

Health & Safety, Food Hygiene & Equal Opportunities

• Be responsible for the Health & Safety and security of the project, including warehouse, vehicles, staff and volunteers.
• To carry out and update risk assessments as defined by the FareShare operating manual and ensure risk assessments for all new activity are in place.
• To ensure compliance with all FareShare policies and procedures and industry standards as required by food donors and regulators.
• To maintain all relevant policies and procedures for the project and to ensure that all staff, volunteers, donors, recipients and visitors adhere to them as appropriate.
• To comply with monitoring and evaluation systems as required for the project’s activities and report regularly to the Southern Central Business Development Manager.
• To ensure the service is delivered in accordance with FareShare Equal Opportunities Policy.

Human Resources

• Supervise the warehouse staff on a day to day basis, ensuring that all staff are aware of their responsibilities
• Be responsible for warehouse staff personal development reviews
• Organise volunteer rota in order to cover for the needs of the project.
• Supervise volunteers on a day to day basis encouraging a positive working morale and team work at all times.
• Work closely with the Manager to deliver training programmes.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Experience of working in one or more of the following areas: food distribution, warehousing operation
• Experience of supervising/managing staff
• A full clean driving licence
• Problem solver and competent decision maker
• Team player able to motivate and develop people through positive approaches and experience of working with people who require support
• IT literacy, in particular of using Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with diverse audiences
• A positive attitude and a motivation to collaborate with others

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of taking responsibility for health and safety issues within a food distribution and/or warehousing operation.
• Experience in the management of volunteers and, ideally, experience of working as a volunteer
• Experienced driver – particularly vans/medium sized vehicles
• Fork lift driver – or willingness to train
• Experience of working in highly regulated environment and demonstrable risk assessment capabilities
• Experience of delivering training

Qualifications

Must hold a qualification or be willing to train:

• Qualification in Food Hygiene,
• Health & Safety as it applies to food distribution
• Qualification in HACCP Planning
• Qualification in H & S
• Volunteer supervision
• Fork lift truck qualification

Competencies and behaviours

• A commitment to Equal Opportunities.
• An understanding of, and sympathy with FareShare’s mission.
• Flexibility of approach and ability to work in a team and across other internal teams.

Benefits

• Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
• 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Employers pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
• Season ticket loan

We're collaborating with a top UK charity dedicated to providing health and medical care to individuals impacted by conflict and displacement. We're recruiting for a Supporter Care and Database Assistant to ensure supporters receive excellent treatment and to add new records to the organisation's fundraising database. After a opportunity that offers flexible hybrid working and an opportunity to upskill in other areas?

Short description of role:

Are you enthusiastic about joining a leading UK Charity? Do you bring experience in Supporter or Customer care, combined with a sharp eye for detail.

This exciting opportunity is a permanent full-time position, requiring 35 hours per week from Monday to Friday in North London. You'll have the flexibility to work three days in the office and the remaining days remotely from home. The annual salary for this position is £30,000.

As the Supporter Care and Database Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to handle initial inquiries from both internal and external sources. Ensuring prompt and accurate recording of donations into the fundraising database.

Other key responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Help manage and respond to supporter enquiries by telephone, letter, and email.
• Send out fundraising materials.
• Assist with the Direct Debit claim.
• Carry out ad-hoc tasks when necessary, including communicating with donors.
• Add new records to the fundraising database ensuring they are following data protection legislation.
• Update existing supporter records on the fundraising database, for e.g., change of address, change of consent, ensuring compliance.
• Maintain records of Gift Aid declarations and assisting with claims.

To be considered you will have the following experience.

• Experience of supporter or customer care
• Experience of customer relationship management (CRM) databases
• Experience of transaction processing, e.g., donations, credit cards, cheques
• Experience of working with external stakeholder and other suppliers
• Good interpersonal skills and an excellent team player

If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!

TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website and pop your CV over to us!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Introduction

This is a really exciting time to join Children’s Hospices Across Scotland – better known as CHAS. We have two fantastic fundraising events coming up – Capital Sci-Fi Con and The Hairy Highland Coo Trail,

Capital Sci-Fi Con is a not-for-profit film and tv convention held annually to raise funds for CHAS, with over £370,000 raised so far.

The Hairy Highland Coo Trail is our first sculpture trail. A herd of highland coo sculptures painted by local artists will be placed around Perth and Kinross for people to visit in Summer 2024. They will then be auctioned for CHAS to raise funds.

An opportunity has arisen for a Marketing and Sponsorship Assistant to join the amazing team to help deliver these events!

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring social media accounts, creating content and responding to messages
• Compiling and analysing information such as website and social media analytics
• Producing copy for website, social media, press and email
• Assisting with promotional activities
• Work with sponsors to deliver mutual benefits
• Administration
   

This position is temporary until October 2024.
 

About You

In order to help CHAS achieve our goal of reaching every family in Scotland that needs us, you will have:

• Good communication skills required, to deal with staff, volunteers and general public in an appropriate and effective manner
• Competent on social media
• Demonstrable attention to detail
• Planning and organising skills required for effective marketing of two events
• Excellent copywriting skills for web, social media, press and email
• Demonstrable experience of keyboard skills and maintaining information databases

About CHAS

Working with CHAS provides a unique opportunity to support children and families to make the most of their precious time together; as a team, we make extraordinary things happen every day.
 

Our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. As a Sponsorship and Marketing Assistant, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision

Some of the benefits you can expect to receive from working with CHAS:
 

• The opportunity to pay into an existing NHS scheme or membership of local government pension scheme
• Salary increment scale similar to NHS
• Generous annual leave entitlement (matched to current length of service with NHS)
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Opportunities for further learning and development
• Access to a range of tools to support wellbeing
• The opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team which includes volunteers
• Blue Light & NHS Staff Discounts
• Free on-site parking.
   

Please find a full list of benefits attached.

Interested?
 

If this sounds like you and you would like to be a key part in keeping the joy alive, we would love you to apply! You can read more information about the role in the attached job description.
 

To be part of the future of CHAS, click 'Apply Now' at the top of the screen and complete our online application form on our website.

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Basic Disclosure check.

We expect interviews to take place on 21 or 22 December.

The Fundraising Assistant role is a vital role for Edward’s Trust’s Fundraising Team. You will be assisting with all areas of Fundraising from being the first point of call for supporters and volunteers, to support them with fundraising activities, ensuring they are thanked, and communications are personal and timely. You will be involved in planning and assisting with events, campaigns and promotions and have responsibility for managing collection tins and office equipment and keeping our database and records up to date. 

This would be an excellent role if you are looking to start a career in Fundraising and want a fulfilling role supporting bereaved children and adults in the West Midlands.

Fundraising Assistant 

Reports to:Senior Fundraising Officer

 Location:Remote (UK based) working days but will be required in the Bristol office at least once a week 

Salary: £23,000 

Length of contract: Permanent , 37 hours per week

Closing date: 9am Monday 18th December 

Interviews: 4th – 5th January 2024. 
  
Main Purpose of Post  
  
You will be joining our fantastic Fundraising team who keeps the organisation surviving and thriving by bringing in funding from the smallest individual donor, a high profile corporate partner, or individual major donor. This post holder for this role work across the whole Fundraising team, providing administrative and operational support, including maintaining the fundraising database.

We’re looking for someone with great people skills, as well as drive, initiative and determination. You’ll be diligent with details and accuracy, and have a dynamic approach to your work. You will be a natural problem solver, always looking to improve upon current processed to improve on efficiency.   

The post holder will develop and maintain both internal and external contacts and will need a thorough understanding of Women’s Aid’s work.  

Duties and Key Responsibilities 

1. Fundraising 

• Monitor the fundraising inbox, acting as first point of contact for a wide range of enquirers and supporters, including some high profile, maintaining a professional approach at all times.

• To process donations through our CRM – working closely with finance and the wider fundraising team 

• To assist with the implementation of a regular giving strategy, and support with donor communication and retention.  

• To provide additional support at peak times of year such as our winter appeal and International Women’s Day. 

• To assist with the organisation of fundraising events as required.  

• Support with the management of Women’s Aid’s online giving programmes including Just Giving and Enthuse.   

• To assist with sending out fundraising merchandise including supporter packs, running vests, t-shirts etc.   

• Support the team with data processing on the CRM database. 

2. Stewardship  

• To assist with the implementation of the donor stewardship programme for all donors including one off, regular givers and community fundraisers.  

• Actively work to reduce the attrition rate of donors by ensuring regular contact is maintained with all donors.  

3. Information management  

• Take responsibility for ensuring that full records are maintained on the fundraising database.  

• Collate departmental performance data for fundraising activities.   

• Act as first point of contact for a wide range of supporters, including some high profile, conveying a professional image at all times.   

• To assist with the administration of fundraising activities on the CRM including mailings and event administration when required.  

• To carry out a range of information gathering activities as required, including online research.   

• To maintain the fundraising database including timely processing of donations, grants and making sure donors are thanked.  

• Ensure that data processing is in accordance with GDPR compliance. 

4. Financial  

• To ensure all donations are processed quickly, correctly, and donors are thanked in a timely manner.   

• To lead on some of the financial functions such as reconciling the bank statements between Fundraising and Finance, ensuring donations are correctly coded. 

Person Specification 
Experience: Essential 

• Experience of working in a fundraising or sales/customer facing role.  

• Experience of building and maintaining strong relationships.  

• Experience of working within a team and individually to achieve success.   

• Experience of using a database. 

Experience: Desirable 

• Experience working in a charity environment. 

• Experience of using a fundraising or CRM database. 

Skills & Abilities: Essential 

• Excellent computer skills and experience using a wide range of computer packages, including Microsoft packages. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to liaise with people at all levels, on the telephone, face to face and in writing.   

• Ability to carry out thorough research to keep-up-to date with new fundraising opportunities.   

• Demonstrable initiative and determination.  

• Excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping.   

• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage a busy workload.  

Knowledge: Essential 

• Knowledge and understanding of Feminism.  

• Understanding of domestic abuse and the issues relating including the impacts on women and children.  

• Understanding of the role of Women’s Aid.   

Knowledge: Desirable 

• Knowledge and understanding of GDPR and compliance. 
    

Other Requirements 

 Essential 

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and sensitivity of the aims and objectives of Women’s Aid;  

• Commitment to anti-racism and anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities. 

• Willingness to travel and work occasional unsocial hours as required. 

• To be flexible within the broad remit of the post. 

Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment 

Terms of appointment: Confirmation of appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period.  This will normally be of six months (less for short term contracts).  During this time an employee will be expected to establish their suitability for the post. During the probationary period employment may be terminated in writing, giving one week's notice by either party (this may be waived by mutual agreement). Only any statutory dismissal procedure will apply during the probationary period. There is no probationary period for contracts of under 3 months.  

Salary:  £23,000 pro-rata  + benefits.  Salary is paid in arrears through bank credit by the 25th of each month.  Part time staff receive pro-rata payment based on hours worked.   

Working hours:  The standard working hours for this post are 37 hours per week, based in Bristol at least one day a week with remote (UK based) working; benefits include a generous bank holidays and annual leave package and contributory pension scheme.   

Support and supervision:  Women’s Aid has a commitment to providing regular supervision and support to staff with annual appraisals forming a key part of staff development.  We have a training policy in place and encourage staff to take an active role in their career development plan.  

Pension:  Women’s Aid is enrolled with the People’s Pension scheme. Women’s Aid normally contributes 7% of salary and the employee contributes 3% towards the group pension scheme. Eligible staff will be automatically enrolled on the scheme when they have successfully completed the 3 month interim probationary review.  

Annual Leave:  Women’s Aid offers an annual leave entitlement of 28 days per year rising by one day per year until 30 days annual leave per year is reached.  In addition, we offer 8 days public holidays plus 2 additional days in March and August. All leave entitlement is calculated pro-rata for part time employees.  

Other leave:  Employees have contractual rights to time off for reasons of sickness, maternity and other circumstances.    

Period of notice: 1 month after your probationary period has been completed.  

Union:  You have a right to membership of a trade union. Women’s Aid recognises Unison.   

 Asylum and Immigration Act 1996:  To confirm your right to work in the UK, Women’s Aid will need to see the original of at least one document from a specified list (available on the UK Government website). Most commonly this is a British Passport. 

 Additional information is available on request.  

Project Assistant (Anti-Bullying Alliance)
Reference: 2362
Location: Mentmore Terrace, London Fields. NCB promotes a hybrid, flexible way of working, staff can work remotely for part of the week if they wish and, in the office, or face to face for at least 2 days per week.
Salary: £23,927 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Generous benefits package includes: 30 days annual leave plus Bank holidays and 3 days of Christmas closure

For 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.

The Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) is a unique coalition of organisations and individuals, working together to achieve our vision to: stop bullying and create safer environments in which children and young people can live, grow, play and learn.

We work on developing campaigns, including the annual Anti-Bullying Week campaign, policy improvement and improving the anti-bullying practice of the children’s workforce.

As Project Assistant you will be supporting the day-to-day running of the Anti-Bullying Alliance, and be working on a variety of campaigns and programmes.

Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential. You need to be passionate about what you do, enjoy working in a fast paced environment and be comfortable working both independently, and with other team members.

You will have administrative and writing skills, an interest in anti-bullying, with experience of facilitating meetings and training events. You will have strong IT skills including experience of updating and editing web-based materials, updating complex databases and preparing material for publication.

While there will be much you will learn on the job, a commitment to NCB’s vision to create safe environments where children can live, grow, play and learn, is an essential prerequisite for the right applicant.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team and use your skills to help reduce bullying and improve the lives of children and young people.

Closing date: 8am, Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Please note: Assessment and interviews to be conducted on Monday 29th January 2024.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

NCB is an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities, and male candidates, as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at NCB. We strive for our workforce to be representative of the communities that we serve and we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

Please quote the job title and reference number in your application. CVs will not be accepted. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

No agencies please.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Global Assembly Administrative Assistant, you will provide flexible administrative support to the Global Assembly Co-ordinator and other members of the legal and Governance Programme. This will include assisting with document management, travel booking, and budget administration.

You will support the Board Coordinator and Committees Coordinator with administrative tasks relating to elections and the operations of the International Board.

Please note this is now a 6-month fixed-term contract with a starting date of late February/early March.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a candidate who is well-oriented and organised with strong administrative skills, note-taking, and report writing. The candidate will have had experience organising small committee video conferences with participants across different time zones as well as face-to-face meetings.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

-To set up and coordinate meetings and videoconferences for the relevant Global Assembly committees and volunteers in advance of the Global Assembly Meeting.

-Support the servicing (arranging logistics, producing summary reports) of committee meetings and communication to the Amnesty movement.

-To support the Global Assembly Coordinator with the production, management and distribution of Global Assembly documentation and general communications.

-Supporting the Committees Coordinator with specific administrative tasks related to the elections process.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

-Excellent communication skills and experience of working in internal communication programmes, especially with volunteers.

-Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

-Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

-Strong IT skills: SharePoint, Microsoft Office suite, database maintenance, website maintenance and supporting webinars.

-Experience of using requisitioning and purchase order systems and Office 365 is desirable.

Please see attached job description for more information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.

What We Offer:

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

-37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days)

-Hybrid working environment - The standard working week at Amnesty International is 35 hours

-Pension Contribution Scheme - with an employer contribution of 8% of your gross annual salary, in addition Amnesty International will match individual contributions of up to 3%. Making a total employer contribution of 11%

-Life Assurance

-Annual salary review

-Opportunity to join our cycle-to-work scheme

-Interest-free season ticket loans for travel to work

-Contribution towards the cost of eye tests and glasses

-Access to Linkedin Learning

-Employee Assistance Programme

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy BEFORE the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities, therefore we recommend you apply now if you are interested.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Amnesty International believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable. Together, we're committed to being an anti-racist organisation with a diverse workforce that can better tackle the global human rights challenges that face our world today. We know that different voices, ideas, perspectives, experiences and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of people around the world.We are committed to building and sustaining an anti-racist, culturally diverse and inclusive organisation, where all employees feel valued, have a sense of belonging and an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. We therefore strongly welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of their background; including underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals and those who may have or are living with a disability.

To see our full statement please visit this link: Racial equality, equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion policy - Amnesty International

Hours: Full-time

Remuneration: Up to £22,000 GBP gross annual depending on experience

Duration: Permanent

Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK with hybrid working (approximately 30% on-site)

The Training Assistant will support and coordinate preparation training for humanitarian emergency staff

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

The key objective of all Preparation Training is to ensure that the professionals who execute UK-Med’s responses are thoroughly prepared, understand what they will face, and can deliver the most effective responses, ultimately resulting in beneficial health outcomes for the patients and communities we assist.

The Training Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality Preparation Training to our global workforce, comprising Core Staff and a Register of approximately 1,100 healthcare professionals worldwide.

Working under the guidance of the Training Manager and closely with the Training Officer, the Training Assistant will support and coordinate the delivery of high-quality training interventions in line with UK-Med’s vision for our digital, in-person and simulation-based training portfolio.

The ideal candidate for Training Assistant is someone passionate about Learning and Development, with skills in training coordination and effective communication. The role requires an organised and consistent approach to meeting team priorities and deliverables. Additionally, the Training Assistant will be involved in researching, experimenting, and implementing new developments and tools for online learning to create engaging and impactful training for a global audience.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive work environment, with the opportunity to contribute significantly to humanitarian efforts through your role.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Training Assistant - December 2023 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification

Applications must be submitted no later than Monday 18th December 2023

Offers will be conditional on existing or reasonable expectation of gaining right to work in Ukraine and transit through neighbouring countries as necessary.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

Job Title: Executive Assistant. 

Hours: Flexible working. Estimated 10-24 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. Location: Remote, very occasional attendance at in-person events. 

Contract Term: Start January 2024. Fixed term contract 

Contract Value: Up to £25,000 per annum, pro rata 

First Interview Date: 04/12/23 online, date subject to change. 

Job Purpose: We are currently seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support our teams of dedicated volunteers in the delivery of our projects, and manage day-to-day administrative tasks that enable us to serve our community and colleagues. 

The British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) is a voluntary not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting the health and wellbeing of Muslim communities in the UK. Our mission is to unite our members in service of our patients and profession. We are committed to advancing the understanding of Islamic principles in healthcare and fostering collaboration among Muslim healthcare professionals to engage with our health system. 

We are led by an executive team of passionate health professionals who oversee 250 volunteer team members and a network of over 6,000 Muslim colleagues. Our governing council has highly experienced leadership who are strongly connected to within the NHS and public health, as well as to our mosques, scholars and Muslim community institutions. 

We have recently secured resources to help develop our core offer in Muslim public health and community outreach. Our work to date has involved working with government, major health charities, universities, and key Muslim institutions in addressing issues facing our community. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide administrative support to the BIMA team, including scheduling and coordinating meetings, calls, and events. 

• Manage and maintain BIMA's membership and contacts database, ensuring that all relevant information is up-to-date and easily accessible. 

• Assist with the planning, organisation, and execution of BIMA events, workshops, and conferences. 

• Prepare and distribute agendas, minutes, and other materials for internal and external meetings.

• Help maintain BIMA's online presence, including monitoring and responding to inquiries on emails and social media platforms 

• Help prepare and maintain basic financial records, including managing invoices, receipts, and expense reports 

• Work closely with BIMA's volunteer team to ensure the smooth running of projects and initiatives 

•  Assist with the recruitment, training, and management of volunteers as needed 

• Perform other duties as assigned by the BIMA leadership team 

Person Specification: 

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field. 

• Awareness of the cultural and religious sensitivities of Muslim communities in the UK. 

• Prior experience in an administrative or executive support role, preferably within a not-for-profit organisation or society. 

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. 

• Proficiency in Google Suite and familiarity with major social media platforms.

•  A keen interest in the mission and values of BIMA, with a strong commitment to supporting the needs of Muslim healthcare professionals and communities. 

• Experience working with volunteers or in a volunteer-led organisation is an asset

• Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to take on new tasks and responsibilities as needed. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion when dealing with sensitive information. 

To apply please submit an application on the job listing site(s), or email your CV and a short covering letter (maximum 250 words) detailing why you would be suitable for the role to our info email. 

Rolling interviews will be conducted until a suitable candidate is appointed.

Our client provides specialist Welfare Benefits advice to individuals with long term and life limited illnesses. They are visually impaired and are therefore looking for a Personal Support Assistant to provide 1:1 job support to assist them in carrying out their day-to-day duties through Access to Work. This position is offered on an on-going temporary basis, up to 27 hours per week. 
   
Due to our client's disability, they require additional support to assist them in carrying out their day-to-day duties, this includes administrative duties, guiding and reading. Offering support directly to our client, you will support by completing referral forms, updating the database, assisting with reading benefit letters and other relevant documents whilst also providing admin assistance during meetings with service users who require specialist Welfare Benefits Advice.   

To be successful, you will have previous experience of supporting individuals with disabilities and have excellent administrative skills. As you will be providing 1:1 job support to an individual who is visually impaired, you must possess excellent verbal communication skills and be able to follow instruction accurately. A background of providing Welfare Benefits advice is not required.  

The working pattern for this position is Average 27 hours per week, Monday -Friday. An Enhanced DBS for Adult is essential and please only apply if you are available to start the beginning of November. 

To apply, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. Covering letters are not required at this stage.      

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

We now have an exciting role in our fundraising team for someone who will be responsible for supporting the Events Fundraiser in developing and implementing a programme of vibrant fundraising events. Being at the heart of our fundraising success, helping to ensure vital income for the hospice is raised.

Have you got what it takes?

• Are you positive, hard working and determined to deliver objectives?
• Can you support, motivate and guide our events fundraisers to raise vital income for St Ann’s Hospice?
• Can you be an excellent ambassador for St Ann’s Hospice?
• Are you willing to work collaboratively in a high performing team?
• Are you committed and motivated to the purpose of St Ann’s Hospice?

“I’m so passionate about what the hospice does and the support we provide. I love that I am able to see first hand the difference all our amazing supporters make”

Lucy Leeming, Fundraising Manager

Contract: We are pleased to be able to offer this post as a full-time  permanent  position

Salary: St Ann’s Band 3, £22,893 – £ 24,397 competency-based framework

Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Based at: Heald Green and Little Hulton (with some home working)

Free Car Parking at both St Ann’s Sites

This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If you’re looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a standard  DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. St Ann’s Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and children.

Closing date: January 5, 2024

Interview date:  January 15, 2024