About Us

Our bold vision is for every child in need to be raised in a strong family. We train and support facilitators from local churches to run parenting programmes which equip parents and carers facing disadvantages with confidence, competence, and community, enabling their children to thrive. In the next ten years, we want to equip the church to make an impact in the lives of 50,000 children in need across the UK.

About the Role

At a significant time of growth for Kids Matter, we are looking to provide additional support to our Executive Director and our related fundraising and governance responsibilities.

Are you highly organised and efficient with excellent attention to detail? Do you have effective executive-facing communication skills and the ability to communicate with a range of people from diverse backgrounds? Do you have strong time management skills and experience of managing multiple projects and events? Are you a natural problem-solver, keen to find positive solutions and pick up new systems and processes quickly?

If so, we would love to hear from you! During this time of growth, our Executive Director (Dr Eli Gardner) requires a calm and highly capable Executive Assistant. This role will offer the right candidate a role which is interesting, rewarding and varied within an ambitious, fun and supportive organisation.

All applicants must be committed to the basis of faith, vision, and ethos of Kids Matter.

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement:
Kids Matter serves and supports clients within the Christian sector, the nature of the work requires that this post holder has an active faith in Jesus under the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9.

Equal Opportunities
We actively support and welcome integration of people from diverse ethnic backgrounds of varied experiences and skillset to help shape the work and the future of Kids Matter. We are particularly keen to receive applications from African and Afro Caribbean, Asian and other diverse Ethnic communities.

We are a leading charity and the UK’s expert voice for children with cancer and we are looking for an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive.

You’ll provide high quality professional support to the Chief Executive, supporting the Board of Trustees and Executive Group and managing key corporate processes. 

In this role you will provide highly efficient and responsible administration and project management support. You will support the CEO in administration of governance systems and processes, support a range of key CCLG committees/working groups and projects, and support the smooth and effective running of the office. You’ll have excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience of providing director level PA/EA support. You will be expected to support on a range of activities and special projects, and provide some general office administrative support.

Our work

Each week in the UK and Ireland, more than 30 children are diagnosed with cancer. Our network of dedicated professional members work together in treatment, care and research to help shape a future where all children with cancer survive and live happy, healthy and independent lives.We fund and support innovative world-class research and collaborate, both nationally and internationally, to drive forward improvements in childhood cancer. Our award-winning information resources help lessen the anxiety, stress and loneliness commonly felt by families, giving support throughout the cancer journey.

About the role

You'll provide comprehensive support to the CEO, including diary management. You'll provide administrative support to a wide range of meetings, including our Board of Trustees, Executive Groups, Senior Leadership Team and a range of CCLG groups and committees. 

You'll also provide management and administrative support to key CCLG projects and activity, including our early diagnosis work and research priority setting work. 

Closing date: 30 November 2021

Job Title: Chief Executive

Location: Bristol

Hours: Part-time – 3 or 4 days a week

Salary: up to £67,500 FTE

We are working in partnership with Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, who are seeking a new Chief Executive.

The new Chief Executive will be a visionary leader and provide strong leadership and support, on behalf of the Board of Trustees ensuring the Charity achieves the goals and objectives as set by the Trustees.  You will be a passionate and effective advocate in advancing the Centre’s objectives so that meaningful activity is increasingly funded, prioritised and delivered for all animals in our care and the wider Bristol community. This includes public speaking and networking at senior level with other charities, government and community leaders and influencers to materially increase the active supporter base and revenue generated.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Clear and inspirational leadership and people management skills
• Flair and engagement with supporters and internal and external stakeholders
• Implement a positive and committed performance culture
• Maintain the financial viability of the organisation
• Prepare and deliver the strategic plan against agreed financial goals
• Act as the Ambassador for the charity and have overall responsibility for raising the profile of the Centre and its services in the community
• Lead the creation and implementation of the annual and longer-term business plans that will ensure the successful delivery of the strategy and objectives as agreed with the Trustees.

The successful candidate will lead the senior management team and take overall responsibility for all operational activities, financial management and work closely with the Chairman and Trustees to ensure the smooth and efficient management of the Centre.  You will deliver new sources of funding to diversify the centres income streams ensuring annual income generation targets are met.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and passion to take this charity to the next stage, we would like to hear from you.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director at Charisma Charity Recruitment.  To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website.

Closing date for applications:  4th Jan 2022

Interview date with Charisma: no later than 6th Jan 2022

First Interview date with Charity:  w/c 17th Jan 2022

Second interview date with Charity: w/c 24th Jan 2022

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?

Then Advance could be the career choice for you!

DUE TO AN INTERNAL PROMOTION, WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO SUPPORT OUR CEO AT A TIME OF EXPANSION AND GROWTH FOR ADVANCE

Job Title: Executive Assistant to CEO

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (FTE)

Location: Hammersmith Head Office with potential travel to other Advance service locations  

Hours: 28 hours per week; we would consider working patterns covering 4 or 5 days

Contract: Permanent  

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community.

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

The role

The Executive Support Officer will provide support and assistance to the CEO.  She will ensure a high standard of professional support is provided and administrative systems are established and maintained, to ensure the CEO is able to maximise use of her time to efficiently lead the organisation.

Excellent communication and organisational skills, strong organisational skills, strong IT skills and a proactive approach, will enable the post-holder to deal with internal and external communications, produce high-quality written work, organise and process information and co-ordinate meetings and events.

What you will bring:

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and database entry
• At least 2 years practical experience of providing personal assistant support at a senior level, and of maintaining and implementing effective systems
• Experience of working independently and to tight and evolving deadlines, with significant exposure to multi-tasking and prioritising within a high-pressure work environment and managing competing demands
• The ability to write clearly and concisely, with strong written and verbal English 

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A pro-active approach and willingness to develop strong working relationships with staff at all levels to engender a coordinated approach to communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate well with a range of professionals, confident liaising at all levels
• The ability to handle confidential matters with utmost discretion
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively
• A helpful and calm manner, with a proactive and positive approach to work

The closing date for applications is Sunday 5th December

Interviews will take place w/c 13th December.

To apply: Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role and outlining your interest in the position.  

Do you want to be part of a small dynamic charity that works to build better futures for Tibetans?

Are you an experienced, organised Personal Assistant looking to work for a small vibrant charity that makes a difference to people’s lives every day? Do you have great communication skills?  Are you proactive? Do you enjoy multi-tasking and juggling deadlines? Do you have an eye for detail? If you do, you could be the person we are looking for.

To enable our strategy to maintain momentum, we now need an experienced Personal Assistant for our busy Chief Executive Officer to provide her vital support so she can focus on the effective implementation of the plan.

We are looking for someone who can manage her diary, arrange meetings, research and draft reports, take minutes, liaise with external suppliers and contacts, and attend to the filing and scheduling of governance tasks. You will also work with our Programme Manager in admin support and small energetic team to manage the smooth running of the CEO’s everyday tasks. 

The role is part-time, 24 hours across five days, and we can offer flexible working, including a mix of office and home-working. We are based in Camden, although this role will suit someone who is London or Kent based. 

To apply

Please apply via CharityJob sending your CV along with a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 that demonstrates why you want to be our CEO’s Personal Assistant. N.B. applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applicants is 9:00 am Monday 6 December 2021. We will be monitoring applications whilst this advert is live. A first round of interviews to be conducted via Zoom week beginning 10 January 2022.

About Tibet Relief Fund

Founded in 1959, Tibet Relief Fund has worked with Tibetans for over 60 years. Through innovative grassroots initiatives and long-term projects, we provide vital access to healthcare and education for Tibetans in exile and inside Tibet, respond to emergencies and promote self-sufficiency in Tibetan communities to help build positive futures from within.

Mission: Tibet Relief Fund works to empower Tibetans to build sustainable communities and better futures through education and innovative, practical, grassroots initiatives.

Vision: A world where Tibetans can live and work with equality and security, and celebrate their rich culture and traditions.

Patron: Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama

The Abbeyfield Sidmouth Society provides supported living housing accommodation, support, and companionship for older people and owns three supported living houses in Sidmouth, Devon. Together these three houses currently provide accommodation for up to a maximum of 60 residents.  They are Abbeyfield Court, Cotmaton House and Culver House.

We are now looking to recruit our first Chief Operating Officer to provide effective day-to-day management of the three Houses and the Central Team, their staff, and volunteers.  You will also work with the Board of Trustees to provide strategic leadership and ensure the organisation meets its charitable objectives through the delivery of a range of high-quality services focussing on the needs of the residents.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate senior management experience ideally gained from a supported living environment.  You will also have been have been responsible for ensuring the appropriate policies are in place, financial and facilities management.  You will be a supportive and motivational manager who understands how to implement effective change management.   We are looking for resilience, positivity and compassion.  If you would like to play a key part in the future of our services, please read the attached information pack which also includes details of how to apply. 

• Application by CV and covering letter to our Recruitment Partner, Jackie Dawkins,
• closing date: 3rd December2021
• First interview with Jackie Dawkins: 8th and 9th December 2021
• Interview and Assessment Day with Abbeyfield Sidmouth Society: tbc

The Membership & Communications Administrator is a key member of the office team, providing comprehensive operational and administrative support for membership services, communications and website administration together with administrative support across a range of core head office functions, for example finance and facilities, and dealing with all enquires via, phone, website and email and supporting other administrative staff.

The succesful applicant will be responsible for administering the membership services provided by the Association. This will including the applications process for new member applications and membership renewals. Alongside this you will manage the online members shop, processing orders and ensuring that the stock is maintained and refreshed on a regular basis.

The overall maintainance of the Association's website is a key part of the role as is liaising with our web design suppliers to ensure that any technical problems with the functioning of the website are resolved as quickly as possible.

The succesful applicant will demonstrate initiatieve as the will be responsible for managing the flow of work, anticipating potential problems and drawing the Chief Officer’s attention to the need to take timely action where necessary. This will include, ​as needed, co-ordinating the arrangements for a range of meetings and events. A key part of the role is to ensure the smooth running of the office through ensuring administrative stock levels are maintained and routine servicing contracts are undertaken in a timely manner.​

The succesful applicant will be able to proactively build relationships and work closely with colleagues across the Association. As a public facing member of staff you will be expected to deal with telephone calls to the office and be able to handle confidential material in a sensitive and discrete fashion, is important that you are confident in liaising with members of the Association and the public.

We will expect you to be able top manage and prioritizie your own workload and competing deadlines (there will always be support available to you should you need it).  Whilst the office part of the job is based in Ipswich you may, infrequently, be asked to travel to other locations across the UK to provide the project and administrative support at specific meetings, course and / or events, all expenses will be reimbursed. As you settle in we look forward to you contributing to the development of the team and our services. 

As a hybrid job, you will be expected to work from the office for one day a week. The Association will pay for your internet connection and provide other reasonable resources to enable you to work from home.

Informal conversations to find out more about this job are welcomed.

Our contact details are within the attached full job specification.

As our Fundraising Officer you will support and co-ordinate projects across the directorate, develop fundraising processes and provide administrative support to the Director and wider team as required.

Turn2us is a national charity that helps people to build financial sustainability and thrive. Turn2us gives people the information and support they need in the face of life-changing events and collaborates to tackle the causes and symptoms of poverty. To improve the development of funding proposals and donor relationship management tools and processes across the Income Generation and External Affairs Directorate, we are recruiting a Fundraising Officer. This role will provide practical administrative support both the Director and across internal fundraising systems and processes. This role is critical in ensuring high quality stewardship and nurturing of donors across Major Donors, Trusts and Foundations and Corporate funding streams.

There is considerable scope for progression and considerable professional development for the right candidate. We particularly welcome applications from anyone who has their own lived experience of poverty, or financial hardship.

The closing date for applications is 29th November 2021, 8am. 

We welcome applications from anyone regardless of their age, experience, disability, ethnicity, heritage, sexuality, gender and socio-economic background. We particularly welcome applications from disabled candidates, trans people and black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented within our organisation.