Together We Make A Difference
At Leonard Cheshire we support individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability.
2 key aspects of this work are led by our Partnerships and Technology Directorates. Our Partnerships team manages our corporate and voluntary sector relationships, supports our 10,000 volunteers, provides training and consultancy and delivers confidence building, digital inclusion and employment programmes for people with disabilities, supporting over 7,000 people each year. We support individuals to get out and about, fulfil their ambitions and live the independent lives they want. We do this by partnering with organisations who share our vision for us all to play our part in creating a fair and inclusive society.
We are midway through a multi–million pound technology investment programme to enhance the quality of service experienced by all those we support in our 150 UK services, as well as to upgrade the technology across our organisation. Technology also has the power to transform the lives of disabled people. Through assistive equipment and technology, we run pioneering projects through our Director of Assistive Technology that can have a huge impact on confidence, independence and choice.
About the Role
In this role you will organise and provide a comprehensive, confidential PA service to 3 of our Directors. You will act as the first point of contact for them and prioritise actions. You will manage the day-to-day administration of their office and undertake specific areas of responsibility including managing assigned projects.
You will work closely and in cooperation with other members of the team and with Directors PAs in other teams across Leonard Cheshire.
About You
You will have significant and demonstrable experience of working in a PA/administrative role, directly supporting senior colleagues within a busy team. You will enjoy working as part of a team, delivering on shared objectives, and be able to build relationships and establish rapport with many people. You will have an organised and methodical approach to managing work and to delivering to timescales.
We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire who are excited by this opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.
What we Offer
• Fair and competitive pay rates
• A generous employer contribution to a company pension scheme with additional life cover
• Substantial annual leave, with the option to buy or sell leave
• Access to a cash health plan at favourable rates
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
• Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed
A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.
Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.
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Job purpose
- To support the Home & Care Services Manager in the delivery of home support services across east London;
- To act at the first point of call for Key Workers in the community;
- To ensure that the Home & Care phones are answered in a timely manner;
- To provide cover in the absence of the Home & Care Handyperson Job Booker
Key Tasks
- Ensure that an up to date Key Worker rota is maintained arranging cover as required;
- To produce reports as required by the Home & Care Services Manager;
- To ensure that reviews and assessments are carried out in accordance with home and care services procedures;
- To ensure that service users folders, both in the persons home and office, are kept up to date;
- To carry out weekly health & safety checks at AUKEL offices based at 655 Barking Road, E13 9EX.
- To provide up to date handyperson job sheets in the absence of the Handyperson Job Booker;
- Any other tasks as required by the Home and Care Service Manager
Co-Ordination, Operational Management & Service Development
- Maintain rota’s for both Support Worker’s and Domestic staff ensuring that cover is arranged in the case of sickness and annual leave
- To support the Home & Care Manager to provide quarterly supervision sessions for key workers;
- To act as minute taker at Home & Care Monthly Home & Care Managers and quarterly Key Workers meetings.
Administration
- To ensure that all home care payments and handyperson donations are banked in accordance with Age UK East London Financial policies and procedures
- To maintain organisational database in respect of Home & Care service users
- To ensure that the Home & Care services telephones are answered promptly
- To support the Home Care Services Manager in the completion of monitoring returns in accordance with contractual requirements.
Experience
- Experience of working within care setting
- Experience of providing administrative support
- Experience of supporting people in a non-managerial position.
Knowledge & Undestanding
- Knowledge of CQC regulatory requirements
- Understanding of the needs of unpaid carers
- Understanding of legislation concerned with care provision
- Understanding of the needs of Key Workers whilst working alone in the community
Skills and Attribute
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal
- Excellent administrative skills
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Excellent ability to cope under pressure
Additional requirements
- This post is subject to a check through the disclosure and barring service (formerly CRB)
- This post may require travel across east London
- The post holder will work with standard office server based computer systems
Events Fundraising Assistant - 37.5 hours per week
Type - Permanent
Based – The role is based at CCC-Wirral
The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity is growing and we have a number of fantastic opportunities to join our Fundraising Team!
THE CHARITY
As we open Liverpool's first cancer hospital in just a few months, we are in the most exciting phase of our history. With investment in our existing centres and the future of cancer care across Merseyside and Cheshire, we are the only charity dedicated to the incredible work of The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Our charity funds the latest treatments, vital research, technology and the best possible environment for around 30,000 patients each year at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. As one of the largest cancer hospitals in the UK, we operate from 18 sites, including our Centres in Wirral & Aintree, our blood cancer Unit at the Royal, and our network of clinics across the region. We are excited to add our brand new cancer hospital in Liverpool City Centre to this network in May 2020.
In line with our future plans we have an incredible opportunity for an enthusiastic Events Fundraising Assistant to join our fundraising team. This role will not only be instrumental in raising the final £5m of our public appeal to transform cancer care for people across Merseyside and Cheshire, but is also key to the charity's future growth.
THE ROLE
Assisting the Events Fundraising Manager, this role is key to the success of the charity’s fundraising events – from countryside bike rides and coastal walks to adrenaline fuelled skydives and everything in between! You will assist in marketing the events, the recruitment of participants, and giving our supporters the tools they need to hit their fundraising goals to support the work we do.
This exciting role also includes getting involved in the logistics of our events – helping to make sure our events are safe, smooth running and most of all fun for our supporters! You could be developing a social media campaign one day, and handing out medals in a muddy field the next. It’s an exciting role and no two days are the same.
General overview:
- Provide proactive support in the planning, preparation and manual set up of fundraising events
- Support marketing activity to recruit participants for our events
- Identify case stories to inspire others to take part
- Attend third party events as and when required (some weekends)
- Recruitment and coordination of event volunteers
- Maintain event systems, including database management and filing
- Support on specific third party events as designated by the Events Fundraising Manager
- Communicate with fundraisers to encourage income generation and further participation
- Source gifts in kind and prizes from local companies
- Prepare information packs and marketing materials
- Attend events with and on behalf of the Events Fundraising Manager
- Encourage participation in organised fundraising activities and events
The ideal candidate will have a passion for events, marketing, the outdoors, and fundraising. You should be someone with a very hands-on approach, and are happy to do everything for the good of the event and the charity. You’ll thrive on making our events a success, raising money for people with cancer and supporting our participants on their journey.
If you are looking to develop a career in fundraising and/or events, this role is a fantastic opportunity to learn and gain experience in a fast-paced charity events environment.
THE TRUST
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and forward thinking Trust.
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading cancer centres, providing high quality care to the population of Merseyside and Cheshire and beyond.
We provide a comprehensive range of inpatient care, advanced radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer therapies including gene therapies and immunotherapies for the treatment of solid tumours and blood cancers. We are also the only facility in the UK providing low-energy proton beam therapy to treat rare eye cancers.
We are currently embarking on an £162 million investment in facilities including a new cancer hospital in the heart of Liverpool due to open in 2020. Based on the same thriving research and healthcare campus as the University of Liverpool and Royal Liverpool University Hospital, the new hospital will ensure every patient receives truly outstanding care and can access the most advanced treatments and clinical trials for generations to come.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Mark Parkinson
Events Fundraising Manager
(no agencies please)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Humanists UK seeks an experienced and highly organised Office and Administration Manager to lead our office administration team and deliver a first-class service for the organisation.
You will need to be personable with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude. You will be working with and leading the Administration team as well as being a point of contact for office issues.
The Office and Administration Manager will lead, manage, develop and continuously improve effective administration and support for all departments.
You’ll require good organisational & team management skills. Experience in line managing staff is essential as is being able to adapt to changing priorities at a moment’s notice.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Appointment of a Cathedral Administrator / Chief Operating Officer
The Dean and Chapter of St Davids Cathedral are seeking to appoint a Cathedral Administrator / Chief Operating Officer for the Cathedral, with overall responsibility for the lay administration, non-liturgical governance and operations of the Cathedral. Accountable to the Dean, the Chief Operating Officer will develop and drive the implementation of the Cathedral’s strategic agenda under the Dean’s leadership.
Job Description
The Cathedral Administrator / Chief Operating Officer is the most senior administrator in the Cathedral and is responsible to the Chapter for the administrative support and functionality and matters of statutory compliance across the Cathedral’s operation, working in close collaboration with, and under the direction of the Dean.
- Strategic Leadership
- Cathedral Operations and Management
- Governance and Administration
Please note - the closing date of the role is 13th January 2020.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Main role and responsibilities
Along with supporting the training team by delivering all aspects of the administration of ShelterBox’s operational training, this person will be developed to learn the core training skills of design and delivery. As such, no formal training experience is required, but a desire to work within the area is a must.
The training team primarily carry out training for our global network of deployable personnel, including the staff and volunteers who make up the ShelterBox Response Team, but we are also developing our capacity to train other volunteers and interested parties in raising funds and awareness of ShelterBox’s work.
This role will ensure records are current, enquiries are responded to quickly and professionally and training resources are prepared, always working within the charity’s objectives and values.
Duties will include but not be limited to
- Communicate with volunteers and staff by phone, email and social media about training events to identify participants and course staffing.
- Prepare, send out and manage invitations, joining instructions, registration documents and registers of attendance for face-to-face courses and online webinars.
- Book venues and services, including external trainers, vehicles and any other services as required
- Ensure training supplies are maintained to required levels such as food, ration packs, flipcharts/pens, etc.
- Ensure training records are current and maintained and in line with data protection and internal information management requirements.
- Assist the Training Team in sustaining processes to ensure a professionally and consistently managed and engaged volunteer group.
- Manage the [email protected] inbox.
- Book post-deployment debriefs for volunteer response team members and non-operational deployment attendees.
- Support wider management of response team volunteers where demand requires.
- Maintain current awareness of department’s work.
- Report on key course metrics including, delegate feedback and course costs
- Promote and demonstrate humanitarian principles in all activity.
- Represent ShelterBox as required.
- Work towards learning training design and delivery skills, utilising them to support core work as required.
- Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing & Hounslow Mind provides mental health services in the boroughs. We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and hardworking individual to join our Youth Services Team.
The Role
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for supporting the Youth Team Administrator to deliver a proactive and comprehensive administrative and secretarial service to a multi-disciplinary mental health and emotional wellbeing Youth Services team, enabling the team to operate effectively and efficiently. Administrative duties will include record keeping and data input and the provision of administrative assistance to all aspects of the support planning function in order to ensure that a high standard of care can be provided to our clients.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sheffield, Yorkshire (with travel between our training centre and dogs’ foster homes)
About Us
We are Support Dogs, a charity that provides, trains and supports specialist assistance dog partnerships to increase the independence and quality of life for those affected by autism, epilepsy and physical disability.
Our specialist assistance dogs give 100% reliable advance warning of epileptic seizures and help children with autism to stay safe and better engage with the world around them. Our disability assistance dogs bring independence and a better quality of life for those with physical disabilities including MS, Cerebral Palsy and Fibromyalgia.
We’re currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and driven Dog Training Co-ordinator to join our training department. Internally, this role is known as Client Services Co-ordinator.
The Benefits
- Salary of £22,278.90 per annum
- Employer contribution pension
- Private healthcare scheme
- Support an amazing cause
- Enhance your experience in the charity sector
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to be a part of training dogs to transform the lives of people with epilepsy, physical disabilities and children with autism.
The Role
As a Dog Training Co-ordinator, you will effectively support and process applications and interviews for dogs as well as overseeing the aftercare process once dog training is complete.
Additionally, you will:
- Oversee our dogs who have graduated from the training course
- Ensure all dogs receive annual aftercare
- Provide advice, support and extra training
- Prepare and support owners for the retirement process to begin
- Respond to general training, behavioural, and basic medical enquiries
- Compile written training reports
- Arrange planning meetings with relevant staff
- Conduct interviews and practical assessments of potential support dogs
- Co-ordinate open days for potential support dogs
- Assist with the day to day administration of the training department
Occasional overnight duties and weekend work will be required to support the charity by participating in activities such as fundraising events and demonstrations.
About You
To join us as a Dog Training Co-ordinator, you will need:
- Experience of planning and delivering training sessions
- Previous and proven dog training experience
- Excellent communication and written and/or report writing skills
- GCSE, or equivalent, in English and Mathematics
- A basic knowledge in using Microsoft Word, Excel and e-mails
- A full, valid driving licence
A recognised assistance dog trainer qualification would be an advantage, as would a teaching qualification.
A recognised qualification in animal training and/or animal behaviour would be beneficial.
Prior experience of conducting behavioural assessments on dogs would also be beneficial.
Other organisations may call this role Animal Training Administrator, Dog Trainer, Animal Trainer, Therapy Dog Trainer, Guide Dog Trainer, Assistant Dog Trainer, Support Dog Trainer, or Animal Training Co-ordinator
Please note this vacancy has a two stage interview process, an initial interview will include a short practical and a further practical assessment for shortlisted applicants. All interviews and assessments will be held in Sheffield. Dates will be confirmed should you be shortlisted.
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Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
We are recruiting a Payroll Administrator in our Manchester office. You will be responsible for processing and submitting the monthly payroll via an outsourced provider in a timely manner, submission of year-end returns, preparation of reports and dealing with staff queries. You will also support and assist the Finance team with analytical reports and reconciliations in additional to other administrative duties which may include travel arrangements, supplier queries and management of benefits.
Applicants must have recent experience of processing a payroll and knowledge of current payroll legislation
Degree level or equivalent, although consideration will be given to candidates with a high level of experience. CIPP qualification would be an advantage.
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One of our two Finance Assistants will be going on Maternity Leave in February, so we invite you to join our friendly and supportive Finance Team on a fixed term contract, for up to one year. To give some handover we suggest the post starts on 27 January 2020. This role is part of a small team providing services to over 100 students and around 35 staff. It is a general requirement that all the college’s staff be in sympathy with the Christian aims and objectives of the college. The annual salary offered is £17,308 - pro rata to a full time salary of £21,635 (or you might like to volunteer your time if you have personal support!). This role is for 30 hours per week which can be worked over 4 days or spread over 5 days.
Role Overview
The College has one Finance Assistant and one qualified book-keeper, who assist the Head of Finance to maintain proper financial and accounting records for the college and the trading company - the wholly owned subsidiary. These two posts cover for one another and undertake all the day to day book-keeping of the college and trading company.
The responsibilities are divided according to skills and experience and include:
- Processing payments and recording incoming receipts
- Calculating termly fees etc. and providing students with regular statements
- Following up on debts and liaising over payments
- Issuing invoices to conference and other guests
- Administering Gift Aid and petty cash
- Performing monthly bank reconciliations
- Reconciling inter-company and PayPal transactions and card machine payments
- Assisting with year-end accounts
To thrive in this role, the post holder will enjoy working with numbers, have a great eye for detail and a naturally high level of accuracy in their work. There is interaction between this role and staff and students, so being a team player with good interpersonal skills will be important. The successful applicant is likely to have some accountancy or book-keeping qualification or be working towards one. Good Excel skills will be needed and payroll experience is desirable but not essential. Experience of working in a charity would be helpful as would skills in a computer-based accounting system.
Please see the job description for more detail.
Closing date: 6th January 2020
Interviews: Interviews are expected to take place on either 13th or 20th January 2020. However, if a suitable candidate applies early we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
All Nations is an independent, evangelical, interdenominational mission training Bible College.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full time permanent Training Administration Manager in the learning and development team at SSAFA, the UK’s oldest national tri-service military charity.
About the role
We are seeking an organised and enthusiastic Training administration manager to support the delivery of learning and development activities to our employees and volunteers at a particularly busy time. You will contribute to the effective functioning of SSAFA’s Learning and Development team by planning all training programmes and conference from start to finish. In addition, you will provide management to the administrator and monitor budgets.
You will be adept at managing suppliers and negotiating deals. You will have experience as the first point of contact for a busy department providing high quality customer service, helping to troubleshoot any issues and dealing with complex queries.
This is your opportunity to make a real difference in a fast-paced and learning-centred organisation.
Requirements
To carry out this role successfully you will have demonstrable experience of managing a busy administration function within a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a professional and welcoming attitude. You will have experience of managing staff and budgets.
You will be IT literate and be confident when using MS Office and databases. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to develop rapport with a wide range of clients and customers and travel to different locations within UK as required.
SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
To apply, visit SSAFA’s website
If you wish to apply for any of our vacancies you will be asked to answer some screening questions before completing an application form and uploading your CV. Personal data to progress your application for employment is covered under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) Article 6 Section 1b and Article 9 2b and c. Your details will not be used for any other purpose or shared with a third party without your permission. Data on unsuccessful candidates will be retained for one year from the vacancy being filled. If you take up employment with us, your information will be held for the duration of your employment plus six full calendar years. Further details are contained in SSAFA’s Privacy Statement on our website.
Interviews: 14 January 2020
SSAFA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service.
PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to preventing young suicide.
- DESIGNATION Administration Officer (West Midlands)
- HOURS 36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)
- SALARY NJC Scale 4-6 (£18,426 - £19,171) + 5% Pension contribution
- LOCATION Birmingham Office
- RESPONSIBLE TO Regional Manager (West Midlands)
6. PURPOSE OF POST
To provide administrative support to PAPYRUS’ West Midlands office in particular, responding, monitoring and recording all enquiries, assisting in preparation for training courses, events and workshops, supporting and working closely with other Team Members. The post offers an exciting opportunity to learn and develop new knowledge and skills in a wide range of areas. As a small team in a growing organisation, team members are expected to be flexible, reliable, and hard-working, to be a team player able to use initiative and seek solutions when required.
7. KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Regional Manager, PAPYRUS Staff and Volunteers, Board of Trustees; and PAPYRUS Press Office
8. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Ensure the smooth running of the office
1.1. To be a first point of contact for all email and telephone enquiries.
1.2 Record all enquiries and contacts using the CRM database
1.4. Arrange and organise meetings/bookings as required.
2. Co-ordinate training bookings, using diary system, email and databases to ensure training is organised, allocated and delivered:
2.1 Prepare resources for staff delivering training courses and workshops.
2.2 Help to facilitate training delivery nationally, responding to email and telephone enquiries, ensuring preparation, materials, resources, venues, for all events are in place when required.
3. Establish and maintain efficient and effective administrative systems:
3.1 Report any office issues to the Regional Manager as soon as possible and undertake agreed actions.
3.2 Work and maintain internal up to date CRM database (Raiser’s Edge).
3.3 Assist with managing the office diary.
3.4 Collate evaluations and feedback from project work.
3.5 Prepare reports and correspondence as requested.
3.6 Deal sensitively with all enquiries.
3.8 Direct telephone, postal or email enquiries to the appropriate member of staff.
3.9 Manage stock and resources.
3.10 Respond to orders and other requests for information, from stakeholders, by phone, mail and email, according to policy and keep accurate and up to date records.
3.11 Respect confidentiality within PAPYRUS policy and manage data appropriately in line with the Data Protection Act 1998.
3.12 Understand relevant duties and manage matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy.
3.13 Attend and contribute constructively to regular line management supervision and appraisal protocols.
3.14 Help to plan, contribute to and attend PAPYRUS conferences, workshops and events as required.
3.15 Attend training courses as required.
9. ADDITIONAL DUTIES
It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS prevention of young suicides that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff.
10. CONFIDENTIALITY
It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy.
11. BASIC PRINCIPLES
The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. He/she must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level.
12. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory Enhanced CRB Disclosure and/or completion of Vetting and Barring Scheme checks.
13. QUALIFICATIONS
See Person Specification
The application form for this role can be found on our website. Please do not send your CV as this will not be considered as part of your application.
Applications must be submitted using the online application only.
Our Vision
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We need a brilliant organiser to keep our charity running smoothly as we scale up to reach more young people.
We’re looking for someone who is excited to play an essential role in the team and our social impact by providing administrative support to all aspects of our work and ensuring all our operations are well-organised and efficient.
This will be a varied, hands-on role in a dynamic organisation that’s always changing and taking on new challenges.
As the organisation has plans to scale up, this is an opportunity to provide support to an expanding team and take growing responsibility over time for our operations and improving our processes.
Please ensure you send both a CV and cover letter. Only applications containing both will be considered!
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support with our marketing and communications activities, to help us reach more schools and keep them engaged. You will help with scheduling e-newsletters, updating websites, creating simple sign-up forms and keeping mailing lists up to date.
- Keep our databases up to date and accurate.
- Plan and manage the logistical aspects of our events, from stands at education shows to our teacher training days, including pulling together materials and booking team accommodation, travel and catering.
- Liaise with our schools, including sending out invoices, chasing payments, setting up online accounts and preparing and sending out welcome packs.
- Support the team with a variety of admin tasks including monitoring inboxes and social media accounts, answering general inquiries and ensuring we have stationary and resources.
- Research opportunities to reach more young people, for example identifying new schools that might be interested in our programmes.
- Build efficiency into the team’s operations and help to improve our processes.
Skills, attributes and experience
- Excellent organisational and time management skills: you are able to stay on top of a varied workload and prioritise appropriately, balancing short-term demands with longer-term goals. You’re energised by keeping teams processes well-organised.
- Exceptional attention to detail: you have experience making sure information is accurate and well-organised, from databases to team inboxes and calendars.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills: You are able to build rapport and communicate clearly.
- At least 1 year of experience in a relevant role, including experience using MS Office systems.
- Ability to think critically and creatively to solve problems. You are able to work in a self-directed way and adapt to change.
- The initiative to anticipate the needs of the team and resolve operational and administrative issues before they arise.
- The drive and positivity to overcome setbacks.
- Teamwork: you take ownership of your work and you enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to a supportive team.
This role involves working with young people, so you will be required to have a DBS check (which we will organise).
ABOUT THE ECONOMIST FOUNDATION
We are a fast-growing charity that uses the journalistic expertise at The Economist newspaper to give young people the skills to think for themselves about current affairs.
What we do: We enable inspiring discussions about the news in classrooms and between schools in different communities.
Why we do it: Taking part in these discussions develops young people’s critical thinking skills, communication skills, confidence and knowledge of current affairs. These capabilities can help to change a young person’s life. They’re essential for working out the truth in the face of misinformation, one-sided debates and missing context in the media. They’re also hugely important for succeeding in school, employment and beyond. Our priority is to work with disadvantaged and marginalised young people who have fewer opportunities to develop these ‘news literacy’ competencies even though they have the most to gain from them.
Our impact: See the difference that our work makes here: BNC Impact | Burnet News Club
Our story so far: The Foundation was set up by our Chief Executive from inside The Economist in 2012. Since then, our core programme has achieved national scale and is running in over 80 schools across the UK, reaching 2000 young people every week. We are actively engaged with the ‘news literacy’ community, speaking at events internationally and giving input to the Fair Education Alliance, News Literacy Network and parliamentary inquiries. This year we were named by Escape the City as one of the top 100 places to work to make a difference, and we were recognised by HundrED as one of the top 100 education innovations globally.
Our plans: News literacy – the ability to think critically and communicate confidently about the news – is increasingly seen as a priority in education, business and politics. We're very excited about the opportunity this presents to grow our impact, and we have ambitious plans to do this in the coming two years including doubling the reach of our core programme, the Burnet News Club. This role is essential for delivering our growth plans.
ENJOY THE ADVANTAGES OF A SMALL, FRIENDLY CHARITY WITHIN A LARGER BUSINESS
The Economist Foundation is an independent charity that sits within The Economist but also works quite separately.
As we’re a small organisation, everyone plays a significant role in our work and deciding our plans for the future. We’re an informal and very friendly team. We make each other lots of cups of tea and we like finding excuses for social activities. We work hard but also flexibly, and some of us use that flexibility to be involved with other projects outside of work such as volunteering.
The Foundation was named by Escape the City as one of The Escape 100: Best Companies to Escape to in 2019.
At the same time, we have the advantages of a larger company. There are excellent benefits at The Economist Group, including a very good pension plan (the company will contribute up to 11%), private medical insurance, gym discounts and much more. There are plenty of opportunities to learn from the expertise in the company. There is a formal mentoring scheme and a good training programme, and the Foundation works closely with senior colleagues in the editorial team as well as many other parts of the business.
We’re supported by a global media brand which is becoming ever more valued in an uncertain world.
DIVERSITY
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We know that diversity within an organisation makes it stronger. And we know that maximising our impact depends on reaching and supporting young people, and teachers, from all backgrounds. So we deeply value diversity in all respects, including age, cultural identity, race, colour, ethnic origin, national origin, gender, religious beliefs, disability, class or sexual orientation. We are passionate about continually improving our understanding of barriers to diversity and inclusion, and finding ways to overcome these in everything we do.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 35 hours per week
This is a 12 month post
Working as part of the Greater Merseyside Money Advice Project (GMMAP) Debt Advice Project Admin/Assessor Assistant will provide administrative support for the project and support the Debt Supervisor, Debt Advisors and volunteers. The post holder will assist the Supervisor with monitoring and reporting.
The postholder will assess clients using an advice framework by telephone or in person, and support them to make next steps such as providing information or agreeing a debt appointment.
The successful applicant will be an efficient and flexible team member who has:
- Experience of working in an office environment in an admin role and dealing with service users
- Good IT skills and experience of using a range of IT systems
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
Employee benefits include:
- A flexible working week
- 25 (pro rata) days annual leave plus bank holidays
- A contributory pension scheme after 3 months employment
If you have the right skills and would enjoy working as part of a supportive, dedicated team please download the application form from our website.
Closing Date: Friday 20 December 2019 12 noon
Interview Date: 9/10 January 2020
Citizens Advice Wirral is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or religion in the selection or treatment of staff.
The Sport & Recreation Manager will be responsible for managing the strategic and day-to-day operations of a team who support student sports clubs, deliver physical activity programmes and run an income generating Gym. Taking this into consideration, the ideal candidate will be able to operate across both commercial and membership services to develop the service and reputation of the Sports & Rec team as a vibrant part of LSE’s student community. Offering excellent customer service and overall experience to LSE students whilst also ensuring the Gym remains a profitable source of income.
The Sports & Rec manager directly manages 5 staff including; 3 Gym Supervisors, a Sports Clubs and Physical Activities Coordinator.
As the Sport & Recreation Manager, the successful applicant will help oversee all aspects of the teams operations; from the recruitment and management of staff to regular finance and data processing & report writing. The right candidate must have excellent attention to detail, a wide knowledge of Sports & Rec programmes, particularly in the HE sector, previous management experience and the ability to communicate clearly with all manner of people –from students to colleagues, contractors and more.
The deadline for applications is Thursday 2nd January 2020
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