If you would like to make a difference in society to the lives of older people across South West London, this vacancy is for you.  We have provided services across our community since 2000 and we have adapted to all the changes necessary with regard to the care of older people.  We believe that life is for living at any age and that disability is not going to stop us enjoying life and living it to the full.  We believe that we all have potential to learn new skills and to realise long-term dreams and we will be particularly focussing on providing Dementia-friendly services to older people on discharge from hospital.  We aim to help and support our clients to live at home in the community and will be serving 5 of the South West London hospitals through an integrated day and residential service that will be unique and pave the way for other Centres to spring up across the UK.  Our values and ethos are based in the Christian faith and we work with local Churches to enable a "holistic" approach that will meet the needs of all faiths.  We also work with the statutory sector and enjoy integrating with the local authority and NHS providers to improve the lives of vulnerable people over the age of 60.  Our vision is to eradicate isolation, whether that be within a hospital or home environment and make a significant difference to individual lives.

WECH (Walterton & Elgin Community Homes) has a proud history and this is a rare opportunity to work with a motivated group of residents in an organisation which is a beacon of good practice in community leadership. We are a successful resident-controlled housing association with 632 homes, 3 commercial units, a community centre and offices in Westminster. As well as providing housing we organise various social and community activities and play an active part in the regeneration of North Paddington.

We have virtually completed a £17.5 million new build and upgrade scheme on the Elgin Estate to provide an additional 43 homes for rent and are now in the process of maximising its benefits for the growth and development of our community, consolidating our systems and resources and further developing our community leadership role.

Having had a very stable executive team, we are now facing the retirement of Andy Watson, the current Chief Executive, after 28 years. Our new Chief Executive will share our passion for WECH and the values of a resident-controlled social landlord dedicated to offering a high-quality service to our residents. We are a very people-focused organisation and our new Chief Executive will need to lead WECH to remain at the heart of North Paddington; developing innovative projects to support the whole community while ensuring the core business thrives.

We are seeking an experienced leader with a firm focus on quality and a people-centred approach who wants to lead an organisation at the heart of our community. Experience of working at executive level in social housing or a closely related sector and working alongside residents and a Management Board are essential. We also need someone who is an excellent communicator and enjoys working with a diverse range of people with different views, perspectives and priorities.

Our new Chief Executive will be ambitious for WECH but also recognise our values as being those of an organisation which is proud to have and retain its social heart and purpose. Equality and diversity are intrinsic to the way that WECH works and we will particularly welcome applications from diverse individuals and individuals from different backgrounds.

If you would like to be part of our future and help us deliver “more than just a home”, please click the apply button to download our recruitment pack.

For a confidential discussion please contact our advisor at Altair Ltd: Sarah Palmer, Head of Search and Interim Management 

The closing date for applications is 10:00am, Friday 21 February 2020.

About SASH (Safe and Sound Homes)

SASH is a registered charity providing accommodation for homeless young people aged 16-25 in the homes of its volunteer hosts. The charity has operated since 1994 and currently provides emergency Nightstop and longer-term Supported Lodgings accommodation covering the North of England and particularly York, North Yorkshire and East Yorkshire. More recently we have developed a programme of activities to build the life skills and confidence of young people using these services, called SASH Active.

SASH has grown in size and delivers its services on behalf of different clients (local authorities, lottery funders) and is supported by independent trusts and foundations. We generate an enviable amount of local goodwill and receive generous contributions of money and time from businesses, individuals and volunteers.

About the role

We are now seeking an inspirational Chief Executive who can effectively communicate the difference our holistic approach makes to the young people who access our services. Based in York, but working across North and East Yorkshire, you will take us to the next stage of our development and be able to demonstrate:

· strategic and adaptive leadership

· management skills, from people and budgets, to service delivery and support to the board of Trustees

· knowledge and understanding of the issues that young people face and an ability to engage with them

· ability to build and maintain partnerships and relationships

· confident communicator, able to flex your style – whether listening to young people, or raising the profile of SASH in the area

This is advertised as a full time position – flexible working may be considered. If you would like to have an informal discussion about any aspect of the role prior to the deadline, please refer to the contact details in the candidate brief. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a gifted leader who wants to impact the quality of life for thousands of terminally ill children and adults in South East Europe, where access to dignified care at the end of life is very limited. 

Hospices of Hope is an international charity that has been pioneering the development of hospice care in this region since 1991, beginning in Romania and expanding to Serbia, Republic of Moldova and Albania. However, other countries in the region are also needing help. 

Hospices of Hope's partner charity in Romania, Hospice Casa Sperantei, has become the leading provider of palliative care services and education in the region. More than 40,000 patients have received care to date. Hospices of Hope has led capital campaigns to successfully build two in-patient hospices and a Centre for children and families affected by life-limiting illnesses in Romania, as well as establishing the first hospice centre in Serbia and setting up mobile teams in all 4 countries. It has campaigned, together with its country partners for improved legislation, local funding and better access to services. 

Hospices of Hope's UK operation is based in Sevenoaks, Kent (30 minutes from London), and has a branch office in Edinburgh and a sister charity in New York. The CEO will lead the UK team and should have management experience and a good knowledge of fund-raising, finance and development issues. They will also work with the country partner charities to further their development and initiate new developments in coooperation with the Board of Trustees. Previous experience in an international development charity, a palliative care organisation or similar organisation would be an advantage but not essential.

Hospices of Hope is a non-denominational Christian-based charity network which serves some of the most vulnerable people in South East Europe, regardless of religion, ethnicity or ability to pay (all services are provided free of charge). It has received numerous awards and international recognition for its pioneering work.

The CEO will have a crucial part to play in the next chapter of the charity's development. 

Full job description and one-page summary of our work is attached

Assistant to Executive Secretary (part time, freelance basis,12 months with possible extension)

Based in or near London, working from home

Salary: £15-20/hour depending on experience

Hours: 8 hours a week, extra hours occasionally available

Closing date: 14th February 2020

Start date: 23rd March 2020

An opportunity to bring lasting change to vulnerable people in Russia and Georgia

St Gregory’s Foundation works in Russia and Georgia to tackle the social problems facing children, teenagers, parents and carers.  Our projects aim to improve the lives of orphans, the disabled and others living in challenging circumstances, by strengthening families and providing opportunities for disadvantaged people to fulfil their potential. We work closely with local partners in both countries and help them build up their knowledge and skills to deliver the best possible support to vulnerable people.

St Gregory’s Foundation is a small UK-registered charity with an income of around £150-170,000 per annum.  We are looking at employing a part-time assistant to take on some administrative work, liaising with Russian charity projects and providing assistance for our sole employee.

The main tasks are detailed below.

Project liaison

• Keep in touch with project leaders, in particular:
  • Making sure that funding requests are checked and formally submitted in good time for Board meetings
  • Making sure that formal and informal reports are regularly submitted and checked and adapted in accordance with our fundraising purposes
  • Making sure that contractual papers are prepared in accordance with funding requests and submitted for signing

Liaison with Executive Secretary and SGF board

• Help prepare for directors’ meetings
  • Summarise funding requests and deliver them to the Executive Secretary in good time before Board meetings
• Help Executive Secretary to write Annual Report to go with the accounts
• Support directors’ and volunteers’ fundraising by request

Fundraising and publicity, administration

• Help Executive Secretary to plan and administer events (occasionally by request)
• Help renew our fundraising pack with sheets on each project needing funds on an annual basis
• Help distribute the newsletter twice a year
• Help grow our supporter base at all levels
• Support volunteer fundraisers (occasionally by request)

Key skills and competencies

You will bring to the role:

• An interest in projects which bring long-term change to vulnerable people’s lives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Russian are a must, including an ability to communicate complex issues suitably to interest a range of audiences
• Excellent administration and organisational skills
• An eye for detail, including checking and submitting complex funding requests and contracts
• Initiative and motivation, able to work independently and to deadlines
• An ability to build and maintain relationships with people from a range of backgrounds
• An ability to prioritise tasks
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, email, social media, etc).
• Experience in charity work, in particular fundraising, including online and events fundraising would be a plus
• Computer skills including graphic design, marketing automation, Google apps would be a plus

You may have worked in administration, legal, marketing, an art or educational institution or related field. You will be working from home and reporting to our Executive Secretary and occasionally to the Board of Directors based in London.

To apply 

Please return your application form to Julia Ashmore, Executive Secretary. Please note that we won't be considering CVs. We will be in touch if you are shortlisted.

Job Title: Executive Assistant to the CEO

Location: London, EC4A

Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer

Salary Band: £33,000- £37,000 (dependent on experience)

Overall Purpose of the Role:

You will support the Chief Executive Officer and Chair, enabling them to effectively shape and drive forward organisational aims.

This role requires excellent organisational and administrative skills and the ability to prioritise your workload with high attention to detail. The successful candidate will be a natural relationship builder with exceptional communication skills. You will need to be flexible and able to deal with ambiguity as well as possessing the ability to take initiative and demonstrate good judgement.

Statement of Responsibility:

PA Support and Diary Management

• Manage an effective diary system for the Chief Executive, arranging appointments to ensure that their time is optimised.  Communicate details of appointments to other attendees and ensure their attendance.  Locate all files and papers needed for meetings in advance, asking colleagues to produce background briefings or request briefing material from external sources as needed
• Act as first point of contact for the Chief Executive, determining the importance and urgency of all enquiries and dealing with them or routing them through to the most appropriate person for response
• Maintain a bring-forward system to ensure that items are followed up on the relevant dates
• Manage correspondence, including email, by prioritising it for consideration by the Chief Executive
• Draft letters and other communications as required, ensuring that all correspondence is handled and responded to in a timely manner

Meeting coordination, Events and Travel

• Arrange internal and external meetings for CEO and scheduling various Executive Team, Board and Board Committee meetings including logging in calendars and room bookings and catering
• Make travel arrangements for CEO, preparing itineraries and preparing expense claims as required
• Participate and assist in organising internal and external company events as required
• Attend internal meetings to provide administrative support and take minutes that are accurate and shared in a timely manner

Administrative support

• Prepare high quality documents including reports, correspondence, presentations materials and other audio-visual materials, gathering appropriate data and information and meeting set deadlines
• Manage project administration and undertake or assist with project tasks as required by the CEO and wider team. Liaise with other staff and external contacts in the delivery of projects, monitoring timelines and reporting issues and progress to the project lead
• Coordinate the production of board documents in accordance with agenda timelines for submission to CEO and Company Secretary before final approval by chairs of boards
• Provide occasional diary and administrative support to Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary as required
• Provide support and occasional administrative resource cover for the wider Big Society Capital team

Person Profile

Essential Experience

• Experienced PA/Executive Assistant
• Extensive experience of organising meetings, booking travel and accommodation
• Experience of working in a busy office environment handling a varied workload with competing demands
• Experience of creating filing and data retrieval systems
• Comfortable with the use of Microsoft Office packages and confident to learn other online tools

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working with Boards and Committees
• Experience of working in Financial Services or a similar environment
• Experience of working in the not-for-profit sector and an understanding of the social issues that Big Society Capital addresses

Skills, Abilities & Attributes

• Numerate and demonstrates a high level of proficiency in written and spoken English
• A confident & effective communicator who remains calm under pressure and when dealing with competing stakeholders
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Focuses on customer satisfaction and delivers a quality service
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Resilient and can cope with ambiguity
• Enthusiastic, proactive and confident
• Plans ahead, works in a systematic and organised way, responding logically and decisively in difficult and changing circumstances
• Good at finding innovative solutions to problems
• Able to work flexibly as required; attending occasional evening events and travelling to meetings in the UK

Salary and terms of employment

• This is a permanent, full time role, open to flexible working
• All applicants must have an existing Right to Work in the UK
• Salary - £33,000 - £37,000 (depending on experience)
• Big Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential.

Benefits include

• 25 days holidays (plus bank holidays and additional closure days). Allowance increases with length of service
• Season ticket loan
• Pension of up to 11% employer contribution
• Flexible working options
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Private health and life insurance policy

Applications

Please apply via BeApplied by Midday on Tuesday 28th January 2020

Personal Assistant - Littlemore, Oxford.

Permanent circa £30,000 p.a. (depending on experience)

Hours = 37pw. Mon – Thurs 9 – 5pm, Friday 9 – 4pm : Flexible Working available

Do you have an interest in working within the charity and mental health sector? One in four people will experience mental ill health in their lifetime, or be close to someone who does. Response Organisation is one of the largest mental health charities in Oxfordshire that provides housing and a range of support for people that experience severe and enduring mental health needs.

We are currently looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive to join our team. This is a very varied role which will include

a proportion of diary management, but will predominantly be working for the Chief Executive, assisting him with project support on internal

and external projects across the Organisation.

The duties vary from day to day, and this role will have a mixture of reactive and project work.  Some of the core duties within the

department will include:

• Ensure the CEO is supported to a high administrative professional level.  This includes diary management, organising events involving the CEO (distribution of papers, location, presentations).
• Attend and support Board level and Board Sub-Committee meetings providing agendas, papers and taking minutes and follow up actions as appropriate.
• Provide support to Response Trustees ensuring any issues are dealt with appropriately and escalated to the CEO where necessary. 
• Manage the Response external complaints procedure.
• Support the management, planning and delivery of projects to the organisation including marketing projects.  Ensuring the smooth running and delivery of both internal and external (e.g. new Business) projects.  Supporting the delivery of implementation plans in line with the project lead. 
• Line management of two receptionists & communications assistant roles.

Our main priority for this role is to find someone that can live our values every day of Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. There are no formal qualifications required for the role, but a business administration qualification would be desirable. Experience of working at board level, taking minutes and project management would be advantageous and we are happy to support your personal development and work to progress your career with us. Our benefits include:

• 25 days holiday + bank hols
• Free parking on site

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Pension Scheme

• Discounted shopping

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Subsidised Gym Membership

• Training and Development

• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme

• £500 Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

If you feel like this is your next career step we would love to hear from you! 

Executive Assistant to the CEO, full-time, salary range  £26,253-£28,908

Praxis Community Projects is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at- risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face.  We build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy, improve services and inspire solidarity with migrants. This is an exciting time to join the charity which played a significant role in uncovering the Windrush scandal and securing policy change for thousands of people who had been denied their rights.

We are recruiting an Executive Assistant to the CEO. The post holder will play a key role in developing and supporting our charity and strengthening our resource management, administration and governance, providing high quality administrative and governance support to the CEO, trustees and Senior Management Team. This will include the organisation and servicing of trustee and management meetings ensuring effective administration, record keeping and communications.  The role requires flexibility, initiative and discretion. You will need to be highly organised and proactive, with strong administrative and communication skills.

Location: London, Bethnal Green, three minutes from underground (central line), close to overground and excellent bus links.

A registered UK charity, MediCinema works through its six state-of-the-art hospital cinemas, which are built to accommodate hospital beds and wheelchairs, to progress patient resilience and recovery through the power of film and shared cinema experience. During their stays in hospital, patients –both adults and children – and their families can visit the cinema for a much needed break to experience some normality away from the wards. In a recent survey, 99% of respondents agreed that MediCinema makes a positive difference to their experience of the hospital, and 92% agreed that MediCinema helps to reduce anxiety and stress.

MediCinema is currently entering a period of expansion with three new sites planned for 2020 – 2025, and as it enters its 20th anniversary year, a number of special and commemorative events are planned. All of which means varied and challenging work in MediCinema’s small Head Office!

Your new role

The post-holder will provide all-round executive support for the CEO, ensuring the smooth running of their day-to-day office life: from diary and inbox management to preparing Board and other meeting papers, arranging travel and using office systems to assist them with business management. You will also support the work of the joint Executive Leadership Team as well, it will be a busy role. In addition, the post holder may also be required to provide support across the wider office. There is scope to develop the role and to take on more responsibility as the charity's new build / development programme progresses. 

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in either the public sector, third sector or media industry supporting a CEO and other staff at Executive Director level
• Delivery-focused
• Strong organisational abilities: owing to the volume of meetings there is a high degree of forward planning required to coordinate meeting attendance, ensure deadlines are met, papers are prepared and filing systems maintained
• Interest in and understanding of our priorities. Proactive and able to prioritise workload. Ability to use initiative and work smarter
• Willing to support wider business management. Keen to support a wider team and look out for team welfare
• You will be liaising with many external stakeholders / partners across the organisation as well as other areas of the office, so a professional approach and excellent communication skills - written and verbal - are essential.
• You will be preparing partner-facing documents and proof-reading papers prior to submission so attention to detail and a high standard of written skills, spelling and grammar is vital.
• Adaptable and flexible to fit round the competing needs of the CEO and the wider business
• High level of discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information
• Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are desirable

What you'll get in return

• A busy role supporting a progressive CEO in a dynamic, growing organisation - with exposure to further projects and responsibilities 

 

Plan International UK is looking a friendly and super-organised Executive Assistant with lots of relevant experience to provide vital admin support to our Director of Communications, Campaigns and Programmes and her team.

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity. We work to give every child the same chance in life.

The Communications, Campaigns and UK Programme department, which encompasses fundraising, communications and advocacy, campaigns and research, raises the profile of Plan International UK’s work among UK audiences, inspiring and growing their support for our work with children and young people, with a specific focus on the rights of adolescent girls in the UK and internationally.

In this varied and busy role, you will use your excellent organisational skills to support the director by managing her diary effectively and preparing for meetings, e.g. by preparing papers and presentations etc., as well as assisting her with a wide variety of other work and enabling great communications with all colleagues and external stakeholders and contacts. You’ll also work with team colleagues to coordinate and input into various projects as needed.

You will have previously worked in a demanding administration role, probably supporting a director or senior manager.  You will have great relationship building skills and will enjoy working flexibly and collaboratively, as you’ll be getting involved in a multitude of different campaigns and initiatives.

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in an international development and not for profit setting, whilst contributing to the truly impactful work that Plan is doing.

We are able to offer some flexibility on when the hours are worked in this role.

The deadline for applications is 9:00am on 27 January 2020

Interviews will take place in the week beginning 3 February 2020.

Due to the nature of our work with children and young people, we follow rigorous child safeguarding policies and procedures in our recruitment process. As a result, some of our roles are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee or volunteer; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.

Executive Assistant - National Parks England
CAN Mezzanine, Borough, London

About Us

National Parks England advocates for, and promotes, the needs of England’s National Park Authorities. We provide a collective voice to Government and Parliament for the bodies tasked with protecting some of the nation’s most beautiful countryside for everyone to enjoy.

Our mission is to ensure that government, partners and stakeholders understand, are inspired by, and value the work of England’s National Parks and provide sustained support and resources to further National Park purposes and our vision.

We’re now looking for an Executive Assistant to join us at CAN Mezzanine, Borough and provide a high level of support to our Executive Director and Head of Policy.

The Benefits

- Salary £28,785 - £32,029 per annum
- Contributory pension
- 26 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays (rising to 29 with service)

This is a unique opportunity for an Executive Assistant to support work that champions the National Park Authorities and safeguards these extraordinary places so they can be enjoyed by all.

You will have the chance to work closely with senior figures in our organisation, giving you valuable insight into how some of England’s most stunning landscapes and wildlife are protected.

You will be at the centre of an organisation that works across a wide range of stimulating issues – from addressing climate change and restoring nature; through to supporting rural communities and encouraging sustainable tourism.

What’s more, you’ll be based in CAN Mezzanine in Borough, a fantastic office space dedicated to third sector organisations. You will be surrounded by people who are working together to make the world a better place.

The Role

As the Executive Assistant, you will proactively support our Executive Director and Head of Policy.

Joining a small team, you will strive to anticipate and resolve issues as they arise and handle multiple priorities to ensure the smooth running of our office.

Some of your duties will include:

- Monitoring the Executive Director’s emails and managing diaries
- Handling telephone enquiries
- Arranging appointments and organising travel
- Undertaking small research projects as requested
- Providing the secretariat for the All-Party Parliamentary Group for National Parks, including co-ordinating meetings, speakers, advertising and the production of notes
- Handling our social media accounts
- Maintaining the post, database, archiving and filing systems

About You

To join us as an Executive Assistant, you will need:

- Experience of working in a secretarial and/or administrative role, including note/minute taking which covers complex discussions
- Previous experience of office administration, including managing diaries, email accounts, preparing correspondence and cost-effective purchasing
- Experience of organising meetings and small events
- Excellent IT skills, including the ability to use email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation packages effectively
- A qualification in business administration/ICT or equivalent proven ability
- Numeracy and literacy skills to GCSE level

Ideally, you will have an understanding of the context in which National Park Authorities operate. Experience or an understanding of updating websites and social media would also be an advantage.

The closing date for applications is the 19th February 2020, with interviews anticipated to be held on the 10th March 2020.

Webrecruit and National Parks England are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you want to be an integral part of this team as an Executive Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

MySight York is a well-established and highly respected local charity meeting the needs of people with sight loss. The Charity offers a range of services including;

• an equipment and information centre
• a volunteer home visiting service
• sight support service in hospitals
• a broad range of social and leisure activities
• volunteering opportunities

We are passionate about ensuring that the voices of people with sight loss are heard by decision-makers and policy makers and campaign at a local and national level to bring about improvements in services. The Seeing It My Way and My Voice outcomes, which were developed with people experiencing sight loss, are used to define our service delivery. 

We are looking for someone to develop the core services we deliver as our funding landscape continues to change and evolve.This visionary leader should have an open and collaborative style with a positive work ethic and a commitment to the values and ethos of the Charity. Knowledge and understanding of sight loss would be an advantage.

COQUET TRUST

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Circa £70,000 depending on experience

We’re seeking an exceptional leader excited by the challenge of taking our Trust into its next phase of development.

You will be a values-driven person with a passion for leading a purposeful organisation, and a track record of

• developing strategy
• building organisational capability
• generating significant financial growth and
• delivering measurable results

The Coquet Trust offers an exciting opportunity to do just that.

It’s a varied and challenging role.  But you wouldn’t want it any other way, would you?

We are a registered charity with a supportive and highly skilled Board of Trustees ambitious and determined to provide effective support for adults and children with learning disabilities and their families.

As Chief Executive Officer you will have the skills and experience to lead our dedicated and highly professional staff and volunteers in developing our services and fulfilling our vision of changing lives in a positive way.

Our successful candidate will combine strategic and operational skills with a strong motivation and passion to take up new opportunities to develop services for our vulnerable service users.

Requirements

Educated to degree level with significant experience and knowledge of management of similar activities and/or organisations. 

You will have experience of leading an organisation to major achieve organisational objectives.

You will have current knowledge of National Care Standards, Working Together to Safeguard Children and the relevant legislation and be conversant with the requirements and role of the CQC.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for this role

The post requires a DBS check

The closing date for this vacancy is noon on Friday 14th February 2020

First stage interviews will be held week commencing 17th February 2020

If you feel excited by this challenging role please visit our website for a full job description

To apply please email your CV and a covering letter, detailing your suitability and skills for the role to Tracey Cairns, HR Manager.

Start Network is a global network of more than 50 aid agencies, ranging from large international organisations to national NGOs.  We're tackling what we believe are the biggest problems that the sector faces.  Together, our aim is to transform humanitarian action.

We are seeking an Executive Assistant to provide excellent administrative support to our most senior staff – the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Finance and Operations Officer (CFOO).  This role will suit someone who enjoys helping others by being highly organised and efficient.  Diary management, minute taking, travel booking, preparation of briefing packs and getting involved in cross-organisational projects are all part of the job. 

This role will suit someone who:

• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Has a go-getter attitude
• Takes responsibility seriously and hold others to account 
• Is goal-focused
• Demonstrates excellent organisational skills
• Manages time well
• Is confident working on your own initiative
• Demonstrates strong IT Skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint 
• Has experience or a willingness to learn how to use Zoom, Skype, and Salesforce
• Is a great team player with flexibility to adapt to changing demands with proven problem-solving skills
• Shows cultural sensitivity to work with a diverse team

Start Network became a new independent charity on 1st May 2019 after being hosted by Save the Children for nine years.  In our first year of independence, we are excited to be recruiting several roles to join the team.  Join us!

In return, this is what we offer you:

• Centrally located WeWork office with onsite drinks and snacks available free of charge
• Access to cultural talks, events, pop-up sales, and a place to meet and socialise after work
• Discounts at local cafes and restaurants in association with WeWork
• Flexible working with options to work from home and remotely
• Contributory pension
• Life assurance
• Family friendly policies, particularly maternity pay
• Training and development opportunities for individuals and cross-organisationally
• 25 days’ holiday plus 2 company days over the Christmas period

The full job description and how to apply (all in one document) is attached and can also be found on our website.  You just need to send us your up-to-date CV (no more than 2 A4 sides), cover letter (no more than 2 A4 sides) and equality and diversity monitoring form - all as word documents.

Closing date: Wednesday 22nd January 2020 (midnight UK time)

Interviews: w/c Monday 27th January (45 minutes with a panel inclduing a short presentation about yourself to prepare in advance)

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