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Check NowEvery childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. It drives us. And it motivates our Strategy, Policy and Evidence team to maintain our position as an influential, informed and forceful voice at every level. Join us as a Business Support Assistant and lead progress that means more.
The Strategy and Knowledge Directorate is responsible for developing and monitoring the NSPCC strategy, influencing public policy, championing an evidenced-based approach in all our work, designing impactful services and developing and managing our knowledge and information services.
The Business Support Assistant will work closely with the Head of Strategy Delivery to oversee S&K operations and to ensure that our processes run smoothly, on time and to quality standards. These include health and safety, queries and complaints, risk management and reporting. This would suit someone with some experience in an administrative and business support functions such as invoicing, forward planning, action logs and dashboards, although training will be provided where needed. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and we’ll consider flexible working options.
As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.
Salary - £37,300 - £40,248 + up to £5,000 accountancy allowance
The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of Government's transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years.
Beyond the bricks and mortar, the GPA is about providing great workplaces for our people. Through programmes like Hubs, Whitehall Campus and Smart Working you will be in the vanguard of creating model working environments and promoting flexible working practices. The postholder can be based at any of the GPA locations with Finance presence outside London with offices in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newport, Norwich, Nottingham and Swindon.
The Assistant Finance Business Partner (Property) will be a pivotal point of contact as finance support for the Property Directorate in the GPA. They will monitor expenditure and income, investigate variances, contribute to business cases and play a key role in monthly reporting and annual budget setting. This post reports into the Finance Business Partner and will have a wide network of customers across the Directorate they support. The post holder will contribute to GPA developing a culture of strong financial management.
The responsibilities of the Assistant Finance Business Partner will include
- Working with GPA’s outsourced Property Partner to:
- Ensure that the financial accounting for the GPA property estate is accurate.
- Monitor income and expenditure and investigate variances.
- Support maintenance of the property general ledger.
- Support delivery timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Commercial Acumen -Awareness & understanding of commercial drivers, risks and financial expenditure and income, ability & knowledge to manage finances, contracts, commercial relationships to secure benefits for GPA, it’s clients and customer.
- Establish and maintain good relationships across the relevant Directorate and the wider GPA Finance function
- Maintain monthly financial forecasts and accruals, and support quarterly reviews
- Support the delivery of accurate financial data in a timely manner to enable effective decision making
- Provide advice on correct financial treatment of income and expenditure and PO’s.
- Ensure correct financial governance and stewardship of projects and programmes
- Play an active role as a member of the wider finance team, contributing expertise in the development of strategies, proposals and ways of working
- Assist in Budget profiling and monthly forecasting
- Analysing expenditure and providing commentary against budget and forecast and ensuring income recovered
- Management accounts preparation and provision of board slides
- Identifying and reporting on financial risk to GPA
- Liaising with auditors
- Ensuring robust financial reporting across projects
- Business Partnering with non-finance managers in order to develop processes and the understanding of financial requirements
- Contribute to and provide advice on business cases
- Developing financial systems alongside others to make processes more user friendly, efficient, effective and robust.
Key Skills & Experience
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant
- Experience of property accounting preferred but not essential
- A good level of financial reporting experience
- Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse and interpret significant amounts of financial data
- Ability to communicate complex matters to a non-financial audience
- Ability to work well as part of a geographically dispersed team
- Strong focus on delivering an excellent service to customers
- Strong organisational skills to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
- Strong Microsoft Excel skill
For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Michael Swinburn or Jack White at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.
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Do you want to make a difference and be part of a vibrant and inclusive organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century? As one of the country’s best-loved charities, St John Ambulance played a pivotal role in responding to the pandemic as well as ‘everyday’ health emergencies, training, supporting communities, and improving young people’s lives.
This is a new and exciting opportunity to join the My Support Services (MSS) in providing the administrative support for a broad range of essential day-to-day transactional activities of St John, including Finance, People, Property, Fleet, etc. This role will be working closely with the SJA systems team and the wider MSS this role will ensure all key data for the directorate is centralised, managed, updated, stored correctly.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid, flexible working & TOIL, 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years, options to buy and sell holiday, free first/mental aid first aider courses, Blue Light and NHS online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, flu jab, eye care, mental health and wellbeing tools and volunteering days.
Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)
About You:
- Experience of providing analytical services within an operational department or a shared services environment
- Knowledge of Finance systems such as SAP
- Significant experience managing large volumes of data with knowledge of Microsoft products, specifically Power Query, SQL and Power BI.
- Experience of developing, planning and delivering a complex operational model across multiples sites and multiple customer groups
About the Role:
- Working closely with the Controls & Risk Manager and MSS leadership team to ensure that all data is stored correctly following all regulatory requirements.
- Define, create and maintain a robust data set as the “single truth” evaluation of performance and forecasting, measuring status, service delivery, supporting resource planning and scheduling, KPI data sets and dashboards for all key service areas
- Produce, review, analyse and act on management data, highlighting exceptions and ensuring appropriate actions are developed and implemented to address adverse variances
- Support resolving issues relating to data through to resolution or error identification, and coordinate the actions of other technical and business teams as necessary to assist with analysis and resolution action.
About Us:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.
St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equity, diversity and inclusion.
Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.
Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.
St John Ambulance is the nation’s leading first aid charity.
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Remote Services Support Officer
Full time at 35 hrs per week, Permanent
Salary: £22,168 – £26,390 – dependent on experience
Work from home – Occasional site visits required to our London Office
Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 8th July 2022
Interviews will take place online via video conference - week commencing 11th July 2022
About Us
Founded in 1997, GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. We operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide treatment for anyone who is harmed by gambling, create awareness about safer gambling and treatment, and encourage an effective approach to safer gambling within the gambling industry.
The Role
This is a great time to join GamCare as we’re recruiting a Remote Services Support Officer which is a new opportunity for someone who is a confident communicator, works collaboratively, has a can-do attitude, and enjoys being part of a dynamic team. The Remote Services Support Officer is ideal for someone who is super-organised and enjoys a varied workload.
As the successful candidate you’ll support the work of our Director of Clinical and Communities, Head of Remote services, and Helpline Managers. This will include administrative support and co-ordination of reporting schedules, as well as liaising across teams internally, arranging and recording meetings, maintaining action logs and monitoring systems.
The Remote Team operate the National Gambling Helpline which provides information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling as well as referring people to free treatment across England, Scotland and Wales.
About You
As the successful candidate you’ll bring your extensive experience of having worked in Operational Support, Administration or as a Personal Assistant or similar which will have equipped you to be a highly organised and detail-orientated member of the team.
With a background of strong analytical and problem-solving skills you’ll be able to prioritise and execute tasks well in an agile working environment. Excellent verbal, written communication and honed interpersonal skills along with the ability to present ideas to a range of ideas in a user-friendly language are essential for your success.
Key Responsibilities
- Meeting administration, including maintaining meeting schedules, booking accommodation (where needed), minute-taking and actions logs.
- Organise calendars, rotas, diaries and meetings across multiple teams and staff members.
- Co-ordinate reporting schedules and report requests with data colleagues, to ensure that reports are accurate and submitted on time.
- Monitoring inboxes, prioritising and directing queries quickly and efficiently.
- Manage enquiries and other correspondence and liaise as appropriate.
- Assist with the co-ordination of functions across directorate, such as consultation with other clinical colleagues and compilation of presentations.
Benefits You Can Enjoy
- 33 days basic annual leave entitlement per annum (pro-rated for part-time colleagues) including bank holidays which increases with service
- A generous Pension Scheme - we contribute 6% and you contribute 2%.
- Discretionary company sick pay from day one of service.
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24-hour support
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Appointment is subject to a DBS check
GamCare are committed to offering the best support to people affected by gambling harms, as such we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience.
To apply, please go onto the GamCare website and complete an application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey.
For any further information on the role or if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application process, please contact recruitment inbox and the team will be happy to help.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The L&D Trainer will develop engaging learning programmes and objectives set by the Learning & Development team, assisting in the delivery of appropriate, blended learning solutions that enable our wider network to achieve the vision of an end to the need for foodbanks in the UK.
The role will be responsible for creating and delivering training to the wider network as a primary audience, consisting of food banks, people with lived experience and volunteers. This will include working with our Operations Directorate to ensure learning solutions are delivered from idea conception through to implementation, taking ownership for a range of learning content.
The role will also be required to deliver some specific L&D solutions for the Trussell Trust workforce, that help drive high performance in line with operational and strategic requirements.
Role responsibilities
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Design and deliver development programmes to our wider food bank network, including face to face & virtual workshops, ‘on the job’ training, coaching and the creation of learning resources for Food Banks
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Advise on learning activities and training content to our Operations Directorate, project managing the L&D elements of initiatives for the food bank network; and delivering specific interventions to support the success of the work
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Collaborate with the Volunteering team to maintain and develop the Volunteer learning management system, including advising and contributing to the design and delivery of digital learning content (e.g., creating digital learning resources that will be hosted on the learning management system)
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Support the Learning & Development Manager with the development of our core offers, delivering new and existing training and workshops; and answering queries that come into our team
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Collaborate with internal & external stakeholders on several people development initiatives forming part of the wider Trussell Trust learning framework.
Personal Specification
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
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Solid facilitation or training delivery experience in soft skills, systems, and onboarding
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Expertise in the use of learning technologies and committed to the ongoing development of capabilities in this area
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A proven ability to apply situational styles to achieve the best outcomes, flexing between instructing, training and coaching
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Highly developed interpersonal skills: able to build and manage relationships and network effectively; promotes a collaborative team environment.
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Excellent planning skills; with sound project management knowledge and capable of managing a broad portfolio of activities.
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Experience of identifying training needs and liaising with internal and external stakeholders
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Demonstrable knowledge of learning theory and experience in designing and developing engaging learning interventions.
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Ability to embed Equity, Diversity and Inclusion within all objectives that report into this department.
Behaviours and competencies:
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Demonstrates a strong, visible passion and commitment to the Trussell Trust and its strategic objectives.
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Committed to equity, anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion.
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Demonstrates empathy for people from under-represented, historically excluded and marginalised backgrounds.
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Deliver work within a cross-Directorate matrix structure where operational and development benefits arise from resource sharing.
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Collaboration and delivery through others with clear plans and an empowering approach to ensure accountability for delivery of customer outcomes.
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Engaging people and creating opportunities for relationship building, and building a supportive, respectful working environment.
Key Stakeholders
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Operations
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People Experience
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Volunteering Management
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Department Leadership Teams contributing to L&D planning.
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Diversity & Inclusion
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EA and PA Community
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Communications
Our Values
The Trussell Trust is a charity that works to end the need for food banks. It is founded on and shaped by Christian principles.
Our values of dignity, justice, compassion, and community are central to all that we do and therefore supports our aim to be an organisation where the diversity of all employees is valued. We welcome people of all faiths and none and those that are committed to these values.
We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
More than 14 million people in the UK live below the poverty line. The Trussell Trust knows it takes more than food to end hunger. So they ... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Learning Specialist will assist in the delivery of appropriate, blended solutions to meet individual, team and organisational learning and development needs; that will support and equip the workforce to achieve the vision of an end to the need for foodbanks in the UK.
The role will be responsible for the development of engaging digital and face to face L&D solutions that help drive high performance, in line with operational and strategic requirements. Delivering training and support to staff; as well as to volunteers & Food Banks that form part of our network.
Working across with People & Inclusion Directorate and with a range of internal & external stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of learning solutions from idea conception through to implementation, taking ownership for a range of content across key skill areas.
Role responsibilities
· Design and delivery of learning programmes for our staff and our wider network, including ‘on the job’ training, coaching and the creation of digital learning resources.
· Maintain and develop the Grow learning platform for staff, advising on the design and delivery of digital content using up to date learning technologies.
· Collaborate with departments and project teams across the organisation, delivering the L&D elements of projects and facilitating specific interventions to support the success of the work
· Design face to face and digital course content, documentation, and structured learning resources for a range of L&D solutions
· Support the Learning & Development Manager to deliver of our staff induction and core learning offers, delivering new and existing training and workshops as needed; and answering queries that come into our team
Personal Specification
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
· Highly developed interpersonal skills: able to build and manage relationships and network effectively; promotes a collaborative team environment.
· Excellent planning skills; with sound project management knowledge and capable of managing a broad portfolio of activities.
· Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, demonstrable knowledge of learning theory and experience in designing and developing engaging learning interventions.
· Expertise in the use of learning technologies and committed to the ongoing development of capabilities in this area.
· Ability to embed Equity, Diversity and Inclusion within all objectives that report into this department.
Behaviours and competencies:
· Demonstrates a strong, visible passion and commitment to the Trussell Trust and its strategic objectives.
· Committed to diversity and inclusion, championing the principles of equality of opportunity.
· Deliver work within a cross-Directorate matrix structure where operational and development benefits arise from resource sharing.
· Collaboration and delivery through others with clear plans and an empowering approach to ensure accountability for delivery of customer outcomes.
· Engaging people and creating opportunities for relationship building, and building a supportive, respectful working environment.
Key Stakeholders
· People Experience
· Volunteering Management
· Department Leadership Teams contributing to L&D planning.
· Diversity & Inclusion
· EA and PA Community
· Communications
· Brand & Marketing
Our Values
The Trussell Trust is a charity that works to end the need for food banks. It is founded on and shaped by Christian principles.
Our values of dignity, justice, compassion, and community are central to all that we do and therefore supports our aim to be an organisation where the diversity of all employees is valued. We welcome people of all faiths and none and those that are committed to these values.
We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
More than 14 million people in the UK live below the poverty line. The Trussell Trust knows it takes more than food to end hunger. So they ... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home Based in London and South West
Salary: £26,451 - £28,886 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Working Hours: 35 per week
Closing Date: 15 July 2022
Interview Date: TBC (via Zoom or Teams)
Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 23:59pm on the closing date
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About Alzheimer\'s Society
Who we are
Alzheimer’s Society are a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia.
What we want
We will not rest until people with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.
What we do
We support people affected by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis.
No matter whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you can turn to Alzheimer’s Society/us for expert support through practical advice, emotional support, and guidance for the best next step
We join forces with people affected by dementia, leading scientists and policy makers, amplifying voices to push for cutting edge breakthroughs and societal change that’ll improve the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the future
How we do it
We’re the friendly face of support, the warm voice at the end of the phone and the determined minds who will fight passionately for the cause of everyone affected by dementia.
About the role
We have a fantastic new opportunity available for a new Legacy Giving/Fundraising Officer to join our Fundraising directorate. As a Legacy Giving Officer, you will be promoting "Gifts in Wills" to our supporters and staff right across the South West.
Legacy fundraising is a growth area within the fundraising sector and is being recognised as a top priority at Alzheimer’s Society – having been absolutely critical for the charity to continue our work through the pandemic.
- Responsible for the organisation and delivery of a series of events.
- Become the go to contact for all Legacy enquiries in your region, inspiring them to leave a gift in their Will
- Promoting our offers to individual supporters.
- Developing and implementing new regional opportunities to promote legacy giving.
- Provide legacy fundraising awareness training.
- Play a vital role in helping to support our fundraising plans.
- Additional supporter focussed activities.
Gifts in Wills already fund over 25% of our work – and our programme is growing, with buy in at the highest levels of leadership and across the organisation. This is our time to make a significant impact to the outlook for people affected by dementia, and Gifts in Wills play a big role in delivering this change.
About you
You will join our ambitious and supportive team of Legacy fundraisers and work closely alongside other Regional Fundraising colleagues to ensure our supporters are aware of legacy giving and the impact it has on our work. You will be;
Experience in fundraising or sales and motivated by an excellent cause.
Eager for an opportunity for you to expand your experience and develop in fundraising.
Confident with verbal, written and presentation skills.
An outstanding relationship builder and negotiator.
Experienced in regularly exceeding targets.
You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive, Legacy Giving Officer, Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Fundraising, Donor Management, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, etc.
Ref: 134 242
Location: Home based.
Salary: £26,451 - £28,886 pro rota'd (depending on skills and experience)
Working Hours: 28 per week
Closing Date: 04 July 2022
Interview Date: TBC (via Zoom or Teams)
Please note, the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 23:59pm on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About Us:
Who we are
Alzheimer’s Society are a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia. We will not rest until people with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.
What we do
We support people affected by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis.
No matter whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you can turn to Alzheimer’s Society/us for expert support through practical advice, emotional support, and guidance for the best next step
We join forces with people affected by dementia, leading scientists and policy makers, amplifying voices to push for cutting edge breakthroughs and societal change that’ll improve the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the future
How we do it
We’re the friendly face of support, the warm voice at the end of the phone and the determined minds who will fight passionately for the cause of everyone affected by dementia.
About the role
We have an exciting new opportunity available for a Policy Officer to support our team, based in Wales!
The Policy Officer will contribute to Alzheimer’s Society health and social policy development and support the influencing activity in Wales. The role will play a key part in the development and delivery of the Society’s influencing priorities, with the objective that dementia is on the political agenda for politicians, opinion leaders and decision makers and ensuring that the organisation maximises its opportunities to drive positive change for people affected by dementia.
Working as part of the influencing team in Wales and the wider Advocacy and System Change team within the Research and Influencing directorate, the role will support the provision of evidence based and persuasive policy positions supporting the delivery of an influencing and advocacy strategy that is ambitious, aligned and seeks to leverage positive change.
About you
- Excellent knowledge of the political and policy making processes, particularly in Wales
- Ability to identify key levers for change.
- Support our influencing work in Wales
- Help build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including politicians, civil servants and decision makers who can support our ambition.
- An understanding of the issues faced by people affected by dementia as well as the health and social care policy environment in Wales
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in monitoring and analysing developments in the public policy environment that will provide the evidence base for focussed campaigning activity.
You may have experience of the following: Policy Officer, Legislation, Lobby, Lobbyist, Policy Planning, Researcher, Public Affairs, Policy Executive, Policy Assistant, Policy Administrator, Regulation, Regulatory, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.
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Bid Officer
Home Based
Job reference: 69
Contract type: Permanent
Full time: 37 hours, 5 days per week working Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
(part-time working would be considered)
Salary: £23,150 to £24,805 per annum (dependent on experience)
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave
- Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan Cover
- Death in service benefit
- Option to buy up to 5 days annual leave
- Discretionary shut down days at Christmas
- 1 Community Leave Day per annum
- Bike to work scheme
We have an exciting opportunity for a Bid Officer, working within our support services, to provide administrative and bid support to the Service Design and Development (SDD) team. The successful candidate will support the team to submit high quality bids to retain and expand our services.
The Bid Officer will act in a supportive capacity, independently coordinating administrative functions as well as tracking new opportunities and supporting with competitor/market analysis and assisting with managing and tracking of contracts.
As part of POhWER’s Bid team you will support the Bid Manager and Grants and Partnership Manager throughout the tender/application process; monitoring tender trackers and identifying and scoping potential tender opportunities. This role includes completing SSQs (standard selection questionnaires) for tenders and attending market engagement events (virtually or occasionally in person).
We are looking for someone who has excellent administrative, organisational and time management skills with the ability to work accurately, with attention to detail. The successful candidate will have knowledge and understanding of working in a Business Development team including good knowledge of the tender process.
We are looking for someone with good IT skills with knowledge of standard Microsoft packages a good standard of English and maths and confident written and verbal communication skills with a commitment to a high level of confidentiality.
The successful candidate will have a confident and positive attitude as well as a strong team player with a flexible approach to meet needs of the team/business. You will have the ability to work confidently and independently with staff at all levels in the organisation and have knowledge and understanding of production of reports in a variety of formats.
Key Requirements:
To provide administration support for the team including:
· First point of contact for all communications to the Business Development inbox
· Implementing efficient filing systems for the SDD team and contracts including updating tracker systems
· Supporting the Bid Manager and Grants and Partnership Manager throughout the tender/application process
· Monitoring tender trackers and identifying and scoping potential tender opportunities
· Completing SSQs (standard selection questionnaires) for tenders
· Attending market engagement events (virtually or occasionally in person)
· Managing use of tender portals including expressions of interest, submitting clarifications and downloading and sharing clarification responses
· Carrying out research for bid submissions
· Submitting tenders via the portals, ensuring all formatting and time frame requirements are met
· Producing manager’s briefings for new services
· Liaising with commissioners, coordinating the contract signing process and chasing any outstanding paperwork
· Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with staff at all levels of the organisation - from the Senior Leadership Team to frontline support staff
· Sending regular updates including preparing and circulating weekly bid updates
· Managing the bid library
· Compiling reports and statistics as required
· Undertaking analysis of competitors.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
As a minimum you should have:
· Excellent administrative, organisational and time management skills with the ability to work accurately, with attention to detail
· Knowledge and understanding of working in a Business Development team including good knowledge of the tender process
· Good IT skills with knowledge of standard Microsoft packages
· Good standard of English and maths
· Good confident written and verbal communication skills
· Commitment to a high level of confidentiality
· An energetic, confident and positive attitude with a high drive to learn new skills
· A strong team player with a flexible approach to meet needs of the team/business
· Ability to work confidently and independently with staff at all levels in the organisation
· Knowledge and understanding of production of reports in a variety of formats.
· Commitment to your own professional development
Ideally you will also have:
· Experience of using design software packages e.g. PowerPoint and Visio, to design visuals for tenders
Special Requirements:
· Occasional travel to POhWER’s offices
· A DBS check may be required.
· You should be able to work outside normal hours occasionally when required.
How to apply
We’re keen to get someone started in this role. If you think this sounds like the ideal job for you, please apply as soon as possible as we may close this job advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
Please submit your CV and cover letter (cover letter no longer than 1 side of A4) before the application deadline. In your cover letter please include your reasons for applying for the role, how you meet the person specification criteria, and your notice period.
Please submit your CV and cover letter quoting reference 69.
Closing date: 30th June 2022
Interviews: 13th & 14th July 2022
For an informal discussion please contact Sarah O’Raw, Bid Manager.
We are looking to recruit people who share our core values and can demonstrate that they apply and live those values in their daily working practice.
A DBS check will be required for this post.
POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a member of the Positive about Disability scheme and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Please submit your CV and cover letter (cover letter no longer than 1 side of A4) before the application deadline. In your cover letter please include your reasons for applying for the role, how you meet the person specification criteria, and your notice period. Please submit your CV and cover letter quoting reference 69.
POhWER is a charity and membership organisation. We provide information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vuln... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
LGBT Foundation is an impactful, vibrant charity with a wide portfolio of well-established services and rapidly developing new initiatives aimed at meeting the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people.
We are currently looking for a Sexual Health Officer. This role will be overseen by the Sexual Health Manager and will be responsible for delivery towards KPIs on our ‘HIVe’ contract. Working closely with partners within the PaSH partnership (BHA for Equality, George House Trust), you will coordinate development of Greater Manchester sexual health prevention and testing pathways, ensuring that cross-sector working is promoted.
Key Deliverables of the role:
- You will co-produce sexual health resources for key populations including men who have sex with men, trans people, and LGBT people with learning difficulties, ensuring a range of voices are able to contribute.
- You will create resources to support employers across Greater Manchester to eliminate HIV stigma in the workplace.
- You will ensure that relevant activity, performance and monitoring data is kept up to date on our central management system (CMS), producing reports as and when requested.
The Sexual Health Officer will work closely with the Sexual Health Testing Coordinator to ensure that testing kits funded by HIVe are distributed in the most effective and appropriate way. Furthermore, they will work with the Sexual Health Community Engagement Coordinator to promote engagement with sexual health services and increase sexual health knowledge.
We particularly welcome applicants who identify as a Person of Colour, trans and/or that people aged 50+ as staff from these backgrounds are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
* Trans is an umbrella & inclusive term used to describe people whose gender identity differs in some way from that which they were assigned at birth; including non-binary people, cross dressers and those who partially or incompletely identify with their sex assigned at birth.
Salary: £20,960 (+10% Pension)
Special Terms: Full-time, Fixed Term until 31st March 2023
Reporting to: Sexual Health Manager
Accountable for: Volunteers, Sessional Workers
Closing Date: Tuesday, 5th July, 2022 - 9am
Interviews: Friday, 15th July 2022
LGBT Foundation, formerly known as The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (The LGF), is a national charity delivering a wide range of service... Read more
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