Executive Assistant To The Ce And Office Manager Volunteer Roles
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We are currently seeking a volunteer Personal Assistant to the CEO and Founder of Been There. This role is ideal for an individual with experience as a P.A./E.A. looking to work within the charity sector alongside a small and passionate team.
Responsibilities typically include:
- Email management - Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries
- Diary management
- Database management
- Liasing with other team members
- Miscellaneous tasks to support the CEO which will vary according to projects and tasks but could include fundraising, event planning, social media, community outreach, press & PR.
- 5-8 hours a week. Ideally 1-2 hours a day but we are flexible
Essential skills for this role are:
- Organisation skills - prioritize tasks, manage time, and keep track of deadlines
- Communication skills - should be able to communicate effectively in writing.
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Strong team player
- Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed
- Confident in use of computer software including Microsoft Office 365
Desirable skills for this role:
- 2+ years experience as a P.A./E.A.
- Experience in use of CRM systems
If you are interested in joining our team but this role isn't quite right for you, please check out our other volunteer roles.
We are an app-based charity that connects people over 18 with a vetted and trained Mentor (who has also 'been there') to help with body image issues.
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Children of Voices is a hugely respected charitable organisation helping to improve the lives of young people and their families through genuine care, love, and support.
We are currently seeking a volunteer Personal Assistant/Office Manager. This role is ideal for an individual with experience as a P.A./Manager looking to work within the charity sector.
Responsibilities typically include:
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Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries: (email/calendar management and phone calls, managing diaries
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Typing, compiling, and preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence.
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Miscellaneous tasks to support the CEO which will vary according to projects and tasks but could include fundraising, event planning, social media, community outreach, press & PR.
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Managing databases and filing systems.
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Implementing and maintaining procedures/policies & administrative systems
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Forming a relationship with our clients as they are part of the community.
Essential skills for this role are:
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Organization skills: The ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and keep track of deadlines is crucial.
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Communication skills: should be able to communicate effectively in writing.
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Attention to detail: the ability to pick up on small details can prevent costly mistakes from occurring.
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Problem-solving skills: the ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause. The organisation has a warm and friendly atmosphere and will be extremely rewarding for the candidate.
Prior to submitting your application for this position, we suggest you visit our website to gain a better understanding of our organisation and our mission.
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ob Overview:
As the Volunteer Personal Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our inspirational CEO, Michelle Dornelly. This is an incredible opportunity to work closely with a visionary leader who is bringing about transformative changes in our community.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the CEO's calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
- Prioritise conflicting appointments, ensuring the CEO's schedule is optimised.
- Act as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
- Screen and respond to emails, phone calls, and other communications on behalf of the CEO.
- Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.
- Maintain accurate records and files, both electronic and physical.
- Organise and coordinate meetings, conferences, and special events, handling logistics, agendas, and materials.
- Attend meetings, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
- Arrange travel itineraries, accommodations, and transportation for the CEO and key personnel.
- Process travel expenses and reimbursements in a timely manner.
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing special projects and initiatives as assigned by the CEO.
- Track project deadlines, deliverables, and milestones.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretion and professionalism.
- Maintain confidentiality in all communications and interactions.
Task Prioritisation and Time Management:
- Proactively identify priorities and manage competing demands to optimise the CEO's time.
- Anticipate needs and take initiative to address them effectively.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Proven experience as an executive assistant, personal assistant, or similar role supporting C-level executives.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
- Discretion and trustworthiness in handling confidential information.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.
Join our team and be part of the positive change Children with Voices is bringing to the community! Michelle Dornelly's leadership is truly inspiring, and your contribution as a Volunteer Personal Assistant will make a significant impact. We cover transport costs and provide nourishing meals for our dedicated volunteers. Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!
Together, let's create a better future!
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A Little Bit of Sunshine UK (ALBOS UK) is seeking to recruit a volunteer administrative assistant to support the charity at an important point in its development, its second year of operation, supporting young people to be at the heart of decision making in support services.
The administration assistant will be responsible for general administration across the charity, including recruitment support and human resources.
You will work alongside the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees, and will assist them with a range of administrative tasks, which include:
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Responding to emails from volunteers, service users, and the wider community.
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Returning calls left on voicemail promptly.
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Managing schedules efficiently.
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Organising meetings, setting agendas and taking minutes
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Handling volunteer applications and requesting references
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Maintaining a database of volunteers
What are we looking for?
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We're looking for an enthusiastic and friendly volunteer with experience in administration/HR.
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Skilled in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
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Good organisational and communication skills are a must.
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You should feel comfortable working collaboratively and independently.
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We ask for a commitment of at least 6 months to the role.
If you would like to expand your skills in administrative work and can commit to volunteering 3–4 hours per week, then we would love to hear from you. If you would like to have an informal conversation with a member of our team please get in touch with us.
Closing date: 1st May at 22:30
Interviews will be held as and when suitable applicants apply. Applicants will have to have a DBS check undertaken to perform this role.
Please note that you must be 16 or over and have the right to live and work in the UK, to be considered for this role.
The youth-led mental health charity working to support youth voice in mental health and wellbeing and talking about mental health in education
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Role Summary
The Social Media Specialist (focused on content writing) is responsible for creating content for blogs, articles, product descriptions, social media, and the company website. The content writer's responsibilities include evaluating analytics to adjust content as needed, regularly updating the company's website, promoting the company blog by pitching articles to various third-party platforms, and able to follow editorial guidelines when creating content.
Detailed duties and responsibilities include:
· Conducts in-depth research on industry-related topics to develop original content.
· Develops content for blogs, articles, product descriptions, social media, and the company website.
· Conducts keyword research and uses SEO best practices to increase traffic to the company website.
· Optimizes articles for SEO and accessibility
· Creates compelling headlines and body copy that will capture the attention of the target audience.
· Conducts thorough research on any given topic
· Creates and schedules posts for multiple social media channels
· Stays up to date on industry trends to support content development
· Distills complex concepts and language into content that is easily understood
· Assists the marketing team in developing content for advertising campaigns.
· Works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging, branding, and style
· Manages and completes work on time for multiple content writing projects
· Works with content strategists to build editorial calendars
· Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Job Specifications / Requirements
· Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
· Excellent verbal and written communication, and editing skills.
· Working knowledge of content management systems.
· Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
· Abreast of the latest SEO techniques
· Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
· Adept at conducting thorough research to gather accurate and credible information for content.
· Able to create content to capture the attention of a particular target audience
This job description may be changed and or amended by Management as it deems necessary or required.
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Trustee Vacancies
Showroom Work Station
(Sheffield Media and Exhibition Centre)
Showroom Work Station is a registered charity and a cultural hub for South Yorkshire and the North of England.
Located in a converted 1930’s art deco building, the venue is home to a four-screen cinema, creative industries business centre, event space, and café bar, in the heart of Sheffield city centre.
We are looking to recruit new Trustees to join our board. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone with knowledge and understanding of major capital projects, fundraising or the hospitality sector. However, if you don’t have expertise in any of these areas, but still feel that you have something to offer, please still get in touch. This is a unique opportunity to join a creative and passionate team and help shape the future of the organisation.
As a trustee you will oversee the operation of a major cultural cinema exhibiting a diverse film programme with first run and retrospectives of curated work, including archive, documentaries, and many unique one-off programmes with regular visiting filmmakers. We are home to some very successful film festivals and host many unique events each month.
Through our trading subsidiary, we also manage the Work Station creative industries business centre, operate a successful bar/café, and conferencing facilities.
Our Trustees work closely with the Chair, Chief Executive and Senior Management Team to provide clear strategic direction to the organisation, helping to agree policy, define goals, set targets, and evaluate performance.
As with all our Trustees, we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a good understanding of local, regional, and cultural agendas.
Trustees are required to attend approximately 5 Board meetings per year (usually held on the last Monday of the month, 6 pm – 8 pm) and to offer relevant support and specialist knowledge to enable us to meet the objectives of our business.
The post is not paid but all Trustees receive invitations to special events and have a weekly allocation of free cinema tickets (subject to availability).
Application process:
Please download our full application pack and equal opportunities form from the vacancies page of the Showroom Workstation, Sheffield website.
To apply please provide the following:
- A comprehensive CV or biography (a statement outlining your roles, responsibilities, and achievements in the organisations in which you currently and previously worked). Please include details of any service as a Board Trustee or any other voluntary/community work.
- Our completed equal opportunities monitoring form. This information will be treated as confidential and used for statistical purposes only.
- Daytime and evening contact telephone numbers that will be used with discretion.
Closing date: Please submit your application by midday on Wednesday 8th May 2024 to Julie Simpson
For an informal conversation about the role prior to submitting your application please contact Ian Wild, Chief Executive.
Showroom Work Station, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Sheffield Media and Exhibition Centre Limited is a registered charity, number 100 2020
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Responsibilities:
Executive Director Assistance
▪ Provide direct support to Executive Director to ensure IWI meets organisational goals and targets;
▪ Ensure staff reports and assignments are submitted timely & completely;
▪ Day-to-day management of Executive Director’s meeting schedule;
▪ Liaise with potential partners and donors at a high-level on behalf of the Executive Director;
▪ Support Executive Director during preparation of presentations, media interviews;
▪ Keep the Executive Director in on key organisational issues with diplomacy and discretion.
Partner & Donor Management
▪ Assist with preparation of proposals and enquiries;
▪ Assist with preparation and management of contracts/agreements;
▪ Support with the coordination of pipeline and work-flow.
Requirements:
▪ Experience of working at Executive Assistant level with senior management;
▪ Ability to manage complex and highly confidential information;
▪ Comfortable working autonomously and across multiple tasks and reporting into different project working teams and staff members;
▪ Knowledge of advanced MS office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook;
▪ Excellent social skills, able to operate with diplomacy, tact and empathy;
▪ A high degree of personal organization and self-management;
▪ Comfortable with deadlines;
▪ Ability to think proactively and laterally to maximize opportunities to promote the work of IWI.
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Autism Together is looking to recruit two new Trustees to its board. If you are an enthusiastic professional with senior level experience, preferably at Board level, in areas including social care, finance and accountancy, human resources, fundraising, health & safety, and audit & risk, then we would like to hear from you.
Successful applicants will be joining the board of one of the UK’s leading specialist service providers, a charitable organisation which directly supports over 450 autistic individuals, and a staff group of over 800 main staff and 100 relief workers.
Founded in Wirral in 1968, Autism Together is a complex, stimulating, award-winning organisation with an annual turnover of £26m and a substantial property portfolio. The charity provides Residential care, Supported Living, Day Services, and Respite for autistic adults, alongside a range of support for young people and their families.
Our Trustees contribute significantly to the strategic planning and direction of Autism Together and successful candidates will need to demonstrate experience in governance, good communication and an ability to conform to our Trustee Code.
The Board recognises that diversity of Trustees is vital if we are to operate with excellence, and we warmly welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Trustees are expected to attend 8 board meetings per year, become actively involved in at least one quarterly sub-committee, and to familiarise themselves with all aspects of the charity’s work.
We are seeking Trustees who will bring relevant skills and experience in one of the following areas:
⦿ Community-led development and action.
⦿ Financial management.
⦿ Legal and HR experience in the field of commercial and charity law.
⦿ Communication experience particularly in the area of social media.
⦿ IT and governance structures.
⦿ Property and Estates.
⦿ Governance and/or knowledge of quality assurance.
Beyond technical and strategic abilities, we are looking for individuals who are committed to our mission and values, with strong interpersonal skills to constructively challenge the Board and the Executives in the best interests of the people we support.
For more details about this role, please download the Trustee Application Pack below.
You can apply directly via this site, or via our website, or by post at the following address:
Autism Together, Oak House, 6 Tebay Road, Bromborough, Wirral CH62 3PA
Reg. Charity No: 1007878
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Kids in Museums is looking for people who are passionate about improving access to culture for children, young people and families to join our Board of Trustees.
As a Trustee, you can help shape our mission to change the museum and heritage sector to make it better for all children, young people and families, particularly those who currently have the least access. You’ll be joining a dedicated Board that brings a wide range of skills and experiences to the charity and have the chance to become involved with exciting Kids in Museums programmes such as the Family Friendly Museum Award and Takeover Day.
Our Trustees have the opportunity to
- Learn new transferable skills such as strategic planning and risk management.
- Join new professional networks in the museum sector and beyond.
- Give something back by improving access to the museum and heritage sector.
All Trustees receive a free package of training and support to help them settle into their roles. All expenses are covered by Kids in Museums.
We are also looking for candidates who have:
- An interest in Kids in Museums’ mission to improve access to museums and heritage for families, children and young people.
- An analytical approach to decision-making.
- An ability to communicate clearly and engage with a range of different stakeholders, staff and volunteers.
- A set of skills to enable them to handle challenging situations. This could include offering advice under time pressure if the charity was facing a reputational challenge. Alternatively, it could be providing support and advice on a staff disciplinary process.
- An ability to give feedback to staff, volunteers and other Trustees kindly and constructively.
- A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- A willingness to participate in the charity’s income generation work. This could include representing Kids in Museums at networking events, making introductions to potential supporters or reviewing funding applications.
If you are passionate about our mission, but don’t feel confident you meet all the points on the person specification, we still encourage you to consider applying. We’re keen to widen that range of people on our Board and your perspective may be one we need.
We welcome applications from everyone, but we are particularly keen to hear from first time Trustees, people who identify as D/deaf and/ or disabled, people from ethnic minority backgrounds and people from working-class backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.