Job Purpose

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of "one of the bravest and most inspired underground troupes on the planet" (New York Times, 2015). Belarus Free Theatre is a unique campaigning theatre company highly respected in the UK and internationally, whose work crosses the arts, human rights and advocacy. Based between Belarus and the UK you will be part of a small team working from the offices of the Young Vic, where BFT is an associate company. Our London team supports international work created between Belarus and the UK, including vital political theatre, education programmes and international campaigning activities.

Job description

The General Manager, under the oversight of Co-Executive Director, will lead the UK office activities, including the company’s financial and administrative management.

Working closely with the Artistic Directors and Co-Executive Director, the General Manager will support the production of the company’s programme of events and campaigns in the U.K. and internationally, liaising with partners and negotiating a future life for all company projects. The General Manager will also support BFT’s media work under the leadership of BFT’s Head of PR.

The General Manager needs to be flexible in their approach and ready to react accordingly to the constantly changing realities of the company’s existence in Belarus and creative work in the UK. 

Main duties and responsibilities

• Running of the day-to-day operations of the company and the UK office at the Young Vic or working remotely from home; 
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of individual project budgets, ensuring all budget tracking documentation is accurate and up to date; 
• Liaising with BFT’s Minsk office and company members in Belarus; 
• Responsible for organising all logistics and admin for the company's international tours (visas, booking tickets, covid-tests etc); 
• Conducting regular review and implementation of BFT’s policies (including insurance and security), procedures (including offline and online risk assessment) and internal controls; 
• Managing and regularly update the database (GoodCRM);
• Managing and regularly update the office filing systems;
• Processing payroll, invoices, staff expenditure, expenses and petty cash, managing reporting to HMRC and other bodies;
• Coordinating the company’s audit and financial reporting to funders; 
• Inputing all expenditure into Sage, run reports, keep accurate records;
• Leading on all communication tasks and projects;
• Managing BFT’s website and making updates across all sections. 

Person Specifications
Knowledge, qualifications and experience

• A relevant university degree in management and/or media field; 
• Three to five years of professional experience in management and/or communications with progressively increasing responsibility;
• Preferably previous work experience in human rights organisation and experience in advocacy; 
• Facility with social media and website content management, including Wordpress and other packages, and a drive to stay current with evolving digital technologies;
• Proven track-record of working efficiently with CRM databases (ideally GoodCRM) Knowledge of accounting systems (ideally Sage);
• Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of other languages (preferably Russian) relevant to BFT’s focus region (Europe, particularly Central and Eastern Europe) is a plus;
• Training in cyber security is a bonus. 

Key competences and skills

• Organised, with an ability to prioritise and manage competing demands;
• Collaborative, with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to adapt for a range of audiences, sensitive to cultural communication differences, and ability to work well others;
• Understanding of audiences, ability to identify different stakeholders and navigate between them;
• A keen focus on detail and accuracy while keeping sight of big-picture goals;
• Takes initiative but knows when to seek advice and guidance;
• Good judgment and self-awareness. 

Apply for this role:

We ask you to submit your CV and supporting letter in a word document by midnight on December 3rd, 2021. Your supporting letter should demonstrate how you meet the person specification. Please note that the CV and supporting letter should be no more than two pages in length each. This length restriction is intended to limit the effort required of applicants, and enable a quicker first stage review on the part of BFT.

Offers of employment will be conditional upon the receipt of two satisfactory references and proof of the right to work in the UK.

The closing date for applications is Friday, December 3rd 2021, however, we will be reviewing CV’s on a rolling basis and may shortlist before this deadline.

First round interviews will take place from 7th December. Second round interviews will take place from 13th December.

International New Business Lead

Unifrog’s mission

We’re on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to young people finding and applying for their next step after school. We're achieving this by bringing all the available information into one single, impartial, user-friendly platform that helps students to make the best choices and submit the strongest applications. We also empower teachers and counselors to manage the progression process effectively.

Our outlook is truly global - we work with schools and universities in countries all over the world from the US to New Zealand and Italy to Hong Kong. We want to make it so that young people can compare every opportunity, wherever it is in the world, and have all the support they need to make successful applications.

We have a clear social purpose, and we’re hugely ambitious. We already work with a third of UK secondary schools and hundreds of international schools. We are growing rapidly in terms of the number of our customers and in terms of the breadth of products we offer.

Our team is at the heart of our business and is integral to our success. We work hard to foster a culture of openness, happiness and innovation, and we commit to helping every individual learn and grow so that they reach their full potential. We want to hire talented people, whatever their background. If you are excited by our mission and are ready to work hard, please don’t hesitate to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

We believe in the power of diversity. If you are from an ethnic minority background we would like to strongly encourage you to apply. In advance of applying if you have any questions about working at Unifrog, please contact our International Diversity Champion, Farhana (details on our website).

The role and your key responsibilities

As International New Business Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving Unifrog’s growth in countries all around the world. You will be given support from a dedicated team but will also have the autonomy to lead your own campaigns and projects.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Design tailored campaigns involving emails, phone calls, webinars and social media to target an area in a smart, engaging way.
• Speak to interested schools to explain the work we do at Unifrog in a compelling manner with the aim of securing an in-depth demonstration of the platform.
• Attend conferences (often overseas) to promote Unifrog and network with relevant stakeholders in the international education sector.
• Be the first port of call for enquiries from international schools.
• Work with our team of International Area Managers to understand the regional challenges they face and how you can support them.
• Research and identify international schools that we don’t work with but would benefit from using Unifrog.
• Support with other projects such as organising conferences, analysing our competitors and reviewing our marketing collateral.
• Gain an in depth understanding of our competitors in the market.

Essential skills and characteristics

• Highly motivated to reach and exceed personal and team targets
• Very personable and resilient
• Well organized and efficient
• Strong communication skills
• Tenacious
• Ready and able to learn
• Experience within the field of sales development an advantage but not crucial
• Interest in the education sector and careers

You will be joining a team of highly motivated people who are passionate about our mission of helping students to find the best next step for them after school. If this excites you, you love building relationships, and you’re an energetic person who is willing to learn, then we’d love to hear from you.

Working together

You’ll work closely with your line manager – the Head of International Sales and Delivery - as well as the international team’s Area Managers. Your projects will also see you collaborating with the Marketing team.

Key benefits

• Become part of a committed, dynamic and growing team. We want to build the team at Unifrog for the long term – if you do well, we will do our best to make you want to stay at the company for a long time.
• Professional development is important at Unifrog. You will define your own 6-month objectives and will be supported by your line manager and the rest of the team to achieve them. You will have an annual training allowance to spend on what you need to grow and progress.
• Influence the company’s direction: we love to promote great ideas, wherever they come from.
• Share in company-wide performance bonus.
• Join one of the most talked about edtech startups and help transform careers and destinations in schools.
• For details of further benefits we offer our staff, please see the jobs page of our website.

Key details

• £24,000 per annum plus unlimited commission, OTE of £31,000.
• Full-time.
• 28 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays); the majority of these will need to be taken during school holidays.
• Working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 4:30pm on Friday.
• Split your time between home and our office in Hoxton, London (a minimum of 2 days per week).
• Start date: as soon as possible, though we will be flexible for the right candidate.

Application and interview details

• Deadline: 18:00 (UK) on Friday 10th December 2021.
• To apply, please visit our website to upload your CV and answer the questions below:

1. Why do you want to work for Unifrog? (200 words)

2. With reference to the job description, what makes you an excellent candidate for this role? (500 words)

• The next stage of the application process will be a short task over the phone. We will schedule these tasks throughout the application window so we encourage you to apply early.
• Final interviews will be held by Zoom, w/c 20th December 2021.
• We can only consider applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

Inclusion and diversity at Unifrog

Within the company we try to foster a culture of innovation, and a happy working environment, both because this is the right thing to do, and because we think this results in the most effective team. To this end we believe in open communication, celebrating successes, supporting each other, not being afraid to be wrong or to fail, and promoting good ideas wherever they come from. We also believe in the power of diversity in all its forms, including in terms of culture, education history, religion, age, socio-economic background, race, gender, sexual orientation, personality, life experiences and disability. We want to encourage applicants from every different background to apply for our roles, and add their perspectives to our team.

Relate Mid Surrey, the leading provider of relationship support services across the region, is seeking a Chief Executive that can help support the local community with their relationships.

Relationships with family, partners, friends, and colleagues play a big part in how happy we are, and when they aren’t healthy, we suffer. Relate is here to develop and support relationships particularly by helping couples, families, individuals, young people to make their relationships work better through counselling or mediation

We are a thriving and successful charity with have two centres, a charity shop and we operate within seven local schools.

As part of the national federation of Relate, we are an independent local charity with a turnover of around £400k and deliver around 5000 hours of high-quality counselling per year. From early in the pandemic, we have successfully transferred our work from face-to-face services to online webcam counselling services and aim to have a mixed blend of both services. Over the years we have established an exemplary team of supportive and conscientious workforce, with 35 employees and 45 volunteers.

To be considered for this post you must have proven management experience, professionalism, the ability to implement projects and plans to achieve targets and results, excellent communication skills, and the energy and commitment necessary to lead a busy charity at a key time in its development.

We expect candidates to demonstrate an understanding of the kind of services Relate provides and a passion and commitment to our social purpose.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check.

Closing date 20th December 2021, 

Interviews will be held on 18th and 19th January 2022

Overview 

At the Talent Foundry we are obsessed with helping young people discover what they are amazing at and we work with around 60,000 young people from across 1,600 secondary schools every year with this goal in mind.

We work only in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, running employability programmes in partnership with some of the most recognisable UK brands.  On top of this, we host our showcase Rock Assembly event for 10,000 young people at Wembley Arena – a unique blend of careers fair and pop concert for the schools we work with. Everything we do is free of charge for schools and pupils.

As we move into this next phase of our development, we are looking to appoint a Deputy Chief Executive. This is a new role which will oversee the operations of the trust and look to develop new charitable partnerships with both philanthropic grant givers and corporate partners.

We will be appointing to this role with succession planning in mind and are looking for a highly-energetic and inspirational leader who excels at building relationships and advocacy. The role will involve a significant amount of external facing work, including with potential funders and media.

Specific Responsibilities

New business:

• Engage with external partners, both corporate and philanthropic to grow the funding base for the trust.
• Write bids and programme plans and prepare budgets to secure external funding from corporate partners and attend meetings with other senior members of TTF (or alone) to discuss and agree these.
• Assist the CEO with budget planning for new programmes or initiatives.

Programme Oversight

• Working with the Head of Programmes, maintain oversight of the delivery of programmes against relevant and applicable key performance indicators to ensure all programmes are delivered on time, in budget and that they meet the stated aims and objectives.

Advocacy

• Lead on external relations, including building a media profile for TTF to grow its reach and sphere of influence.
• Develop the social media strategy, including growing audience and honing TTF’s voice across key platforms.
   

Operations

• Supported by the Finance and HR officer, overall responsibility for signing off budgets and accounts, including overseeing the annual audit.
• Oversight of overall cashflow to ensure financial stability of the trust.
• Oversee engagement of self-employed freelance staff and contractors and maintaining accurate records in line with data protection requirements.
• Working with the Head of Programmes, responsible for ensuring all due diligence checks are completed as requested by corporate partners and contract management.
• Responsible for compliance with all regulatory requirements (e.g. pension scheme, Charity Commission)
• Responsible for the Risk Register, updating this as necessary and present this to the Board for approval at least termly.
• Act as Data Protection Officer for the trust.
• Manage office moves as needed

Line Management

• Head of Programmes and Finance and HR Officer.

Other General Responsibilities

• Operate as a flexible team player and deputise for the CEO as required
• To provide a high level of customer care to anyone connected with TTF
• To be aware of and support diversity and equal opportunities for all, appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals
• To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of TTF
• To undertake all other duties commensurate with the level of the post as required, to ensure the efficient and effective running of TTF

TTF is committed to embedding Equality and Diversity across all its work and believes that a diverse range of perspectives at all levels is essential for our legitimacy and effectiveness.  We therefore strongly encourage applications from suitably experienced applicants from all walks of life who will continue to strengthen the diversity of our team.We would particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority candidates as they are under represented on our team at the present time. 

The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Talent Foundry Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times.  If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, they must report this in line with the Safeguarding policy. 

Please note, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship. CVs must be accompanied by a supporting statement outlining your key skills and experience relevant to this role.

Formed in 1998, Dalit Solidarity Network brings together individuals and organisations concerned about the continued violation of human rights as a result of caste-based discrimination, mainly found in South Asian communities. Registering as an official charity in 2003, Dalit Solidarity Network UK continues to grow as an effective campaigning and advocacy organisation, working on the issue of caste discrimination in Great Britain and being an active player in the global movement.

The DSN-UK Director is accountable for the development and delivery of DSN-UK's overall strategy and objectives; must provide strategic leadership to influence the policy and practice of key stakeholders to further DSN’s vision of a ‘world without caste discrimination’; and take on the overall management of DSN-UK, including management of staff, its finances and fundraising, and other resources. As DSN-UK is a small charity, with only two part-time members of staff, it is important that the Director learns all aspects of the day-to-day running of the organisation.

We are seeking someone that has a track record of successfully working at a senior level, with an ability to develop organisational strategies and translate them into plans and budgets. It will be essential to have experience of working on issues of social justice/human rights and of campaigning for change, whilst representing an organisation to others, ranging from grass roots activists to government officials.

The role also requires high level lobbying, advocacy and public speaking, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience of fundraising from trusts, governments and corporate sources will also be needed. You should be skilled in developing and managing budgets; working in or with a coalition or network and as part of a team; using office systems and social media; and being self-sufficient in organising your own work and deadlines. Applicants should be willing to travel in the UK and work outside usual office hours if necessary. The successful candidate must be committed to the aims of DSN-UK and sensitive to issues of caste, gender, race and religion, and ensuring equal opportunities.

To apply, please upload your CV and a supporting statement. Candidates will be expected to provide proof of the right to work and reside in the UK. Previous applicants for this role need not apply.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a charity that is trying to tackle the issues of climate change and global hunger through developing sustainable farming and food technology. They are at an exciting stage in their growth and are looking for an Operations Specialist.

The successful candidate will lead on and contribute to a wide range of areas of day-to-day business support operations of the charity, including but not limited to recruitment, remote office administration, finance, internal systems such as fundraising operations, responding to enquiries, and supporting the growing team in all areas of work.
Location: Flexible we will consider applicants from anywhere in Europe. You will mainly be working remotely: from your home, or wherever you choose.

Key responsibilities
Enable the smooth running of the charity's operations through effective, intelligent and efficient problem-solving.
Lead on areas of charity's hiring process, including advertising and promoting roles, corresponding with candidates, setting up assessments, contracting, and elements of onboarding, so that candidates experience a fair, accurate, professional and thoughtful process.
Work with the Head of Operations to manage service providers and coordinate outsourced operations functions such as accounting.
Provide human resources support including staff development processes, coordinating staff surveys, sourcing training and development providers, coordinating the provision of insurance and other benefits, and finding creative solutions, processes and systems to enable the incredible team to perform to their full potential.
Organise travel, accommodation and scheduling for staff retreats, conferences, etc.
Lead the responses to enquiries, including representing the charity to external stakeholders, using the CRM system, dealing with questions, or passing them to other members of the team as needed.
Potentially help to manage the charity's payroll, finance and accounting procedures including payment of invoices and reporting to donors. Overseeing the admin and reporting from external grant-funded partners.
Potentially assist with the administration of the fundraising/development work.

Person specification
The ability to demonstrate an aptitude for the type of work outlined above, and to learn quickly. You don't necessarily need to have worked in an Operations role before. It would be an advantage to have demonstrable experience in one or more of the following: administration, operations, establishing and running processes, project management, recruitment, HR, finance, or other relevant area.

Application Deadline: 8th December 2021.We will be assessing candidates on a rolling basis, so please apply now!

London School of Theology (LST) has been providing academic evangelical theological education since 1943. It is committed to serving the Church globally and training Christian disciples who transform wider society through their life and witness. We are at an important moment in the life of the School, with a re-envisioning process underway and a new strategy being developed.

The Role - PA to Principal and Academic Dean

LST is seeking to recruit a PA to provide administrative support for all aspects of the roles of the Principal and Academic Dean. 

This is a role requiring previous PA experience at executive level and will suit someone who will enjoy the opportunity to provide support at the most senior level with a busy and varied workload needing high levels of discretion and confidentiality.  The role needs someone who is pro-active, confident and has excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Specific duties include diary management, administration support, research support and acting as Secretary to two Committees and the Executive Team.

Application Details

A complete Job Description, Person Specification and full details of the application process can be found at LST's website.

Applications are welcome from both full-time and part-time candidates as the tasks within the JD can be separated for those interested in a part-time position only.

All successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

LST is a Christian college and as such it is a requirement of the Person Specification that the postholder must be in sympathy with the Christian ethos, aims and objectives of the School.

Candidates are encouraged to apply early as applications will be considered upon submission.
 

OPERATIONS MANAGER

CLAUDIA JONES ORGANISATION

Part-time 28 hrs. per weeks

SALARY:  £35,000 pro-rata

Fixed Term Contract:  6 Months

CLOSING DATE:  3RD DECEMBER 2021

The Claudia Jones Organisation are recruiting for an experienced Operations Manager to ensure the smooth, efficient, and effective running of the charity. The role is varied and would be well-suited to a highly versatile person who thrives in a small organisation where adaptability and a can-do-attitude are valued.

We are seeking someone to work across a broad range of areas including finance, governance HR, and general administration. We are a small team of around 13 people who are committed to the work of the charity. You’ll be a strong communicator able to enthuse and bring people with you at all levels of the charity for its growth and development, ensuring it remains fit for purpose whilst making best use of its resources. The CJO is at an important point in its development  hence the need for increased support at  management level to help us make this transition. Ability to start quickly would be ideal.

To apply for this role, please send a covering letter of no more than 2 page and CV (maximum 2 pages) by emailno later than 3rd December 2021 at 5pm.  Please head your e-mail `Operations Manager application’.  Please note – Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Due to the nature of work and focus of Claudia Jones Organisation the candidate’s gender is an occupational requirement in accordance with Paragraph 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010. The post holder will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Salary: £35,000 pro-rata subject to experience

Report to: Executive Director

Direct Reports: 3 members of staff

Hours of Work: 28 hours a week, Monday to Thursday

Role Summary

This will initially be a six-month fixed-term contract, but we strongly hope to make it into a long-term role. You will have the experience to provide direction, guidance and support to the charity whilst being able to quickly develop and sustain positive working relationships across the organisation. Ideally, you’ll have experience in a broad range of areas, including finance, governance, HR, general administration and IT. As important, you’re someone with a willingness to take ownership, adapt and grow your team. You’re sharp, detail oriented, personable, and resourceful. If you’re excited about the prospect of having responsibility for day-to-day operations and working closely across functions with an extraordinary team, then this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• An important element of your time will be spent on financial administration. You must understand financial management information and be comfortable with numbers and be process oriented.
• You’ll be involved in governance work, most prominently leading the annual audit, and acting as the point of contact for the Treasurer.
• Experience of working to a board of trustees or similar senior management team.
• A big part of your job will be making sure our internal systems are working well, this includes optimising the use of our Database/CRM systems.
• Compliance work will take on many forms, from oversight of data protection and safeguarding, to responsibility for our policies and procedures and due diligence.
• You will be comfortable and bring your experience of managing a team to the role.
• There are a variety of areas you’ll work in, including HR/contracts managing any issues that arise.
• The rest of your time will be spent on general operations and administration, which often include support to the team on procurement, managing suppliers, donor reporting, evolving our use of IT including GDPR, as with all roles at CJO, other duties may arise from time to time.
• Management of our buildings.

Other

• Undertaking any duties consistent with the post as may be reasonably requested by the Board of Trustees.

• From time-to-time evening or working on a saturday may be necessary.
• Always working within the values and best interest of the CJO in mind.

Pecan is a highly respected and dynamic Christian charity. We have been working throughout Southwark for 30 years, helping people who face seemingly impassable barriers to find a way through, re-write their futures and flourish. Our strong staff and volunteer team work with the most vulnerable people to transform lives and communities. Our work is founded on our mission, vision and values, and we are committed to showing kindness, raising self-belief and inspiring hope for the future in the individuals we serve.

As Fundraising and Partnerships Manager you will have the responsibility to maintain and grow our partnerships and fundraising with corporates, community and individuals.  You will be the key link for our external trusts and grant fundraiser and manage our Women’s Service fundraiser. We are looking for an experienced fundraiser with excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain important partnerships, with a strong track record of generating income from diverse funding streams.

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 30-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits.

We want to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about equality and social justice
• Want to play a key role in ending poverty
• Have experience of corporate and community fundraising

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop relationships with corporate supporters, community groups and potential high net-worth individuals
• Develop digital fundraising output

Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):

• Engaging communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience of corporate, community, or individual fundraising
• Experience of digital fundraising campaigns
• Competent in the use of fundraising CRM system(s)
• Proven ability to meet fundraising targets

Desirable knowledge/expertise

• Experience of working with disadvantaged groups
• Lived experience of issues faced by Pecan service users
• An understanding of marketing and design

Please read the job description before applying. Please see the full instructions to apply below. 

Closing Date: Monday 13th December 2021, 9am
Interview Date: Tuesday 21st December 2021, Time TBC

Job Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an exceptional, highly organised and experienced office professional to cover maternity leave as an Office Manager for Better Bankside.

The Office Manager plays a crucial role in enabling Better Bankside to service its membership and achieve its aim of driving positive change in one of the world’s great neighbourhoods. The postholder is in charge of ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the organisation.

Key tasks include:

- Oversight of the organisation’s phone, IT and internet facilities, ensuring that these are functioning at all times.

- Ensuring external contracts are recorded and managed efficiently

- Oversight of office supplies and deliveries

- Manage the office administration budget

- Liaise with landlord for any building issues.

- Identify working practices to streamline working environment

- Monitoring the usage of the BB’s arch spaces on the Low Line.

- Ensuring the workplace is a covid-safe environment

- Oversight of the organisation’s Sugar CRM membership database.

- Key role in managing and documenting the organisation’s procurement procedures, including maintaining accurate records relating to contracts with suppliers

- Finance support including: administering the sales ledger, issuing invoices and keeping an account of theme budgets and relay information on these to managers, compiling and distributing payslips, pensions and tax information to employees

- Developing, implementing and monitoring HR policies and ensuring the organisation demonstrates best practice in areas such as employee absence, grievance, diversity, recruitment and staff development

- Ensure the staff handbook is up to date in line with best practice and current legislation, and convey the staff handbook to new employees

- Support recruitment of staff across the organisation: helping draft JDs, advertising roles, managing, scheduling and attending interviews. Managing the Be Applied unbiased recruitment platform

- Line management of one direct report: Business Support Coordinator

Person specification

The role requires a positive attitude and a flexible approach. The ideal candidate should be willing and able to take on a wide range of diverse tasks. There is no preference for any particular background, but you need be able to demonstrate an impressive range of relevant experience in the following areas.

Skills and experience

- Proven track record of organisational and administrative skills, with minimum of two years’ experience of working in a similar capacity

- A competent verbal and written communicator with a friendly and professional manner

- Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning

- A strong team player who will embody the BB culture

- Confident user of standard MS Office software packages

- Experience of working with database systems

- Conscientious, diligent and attentive to detail

- Problem solver and adaptable to new ideas

- Experience of providing administrative help for meetings (including preparing agendas, taking minutes)

- Able to confidently develop positive and productive working relationships

- Proactive and self-motivated, ability to prioritise own workload and to work to tight deadlines

- Interest in Bankside as an area to live, work and visit

- An understanding of Business Improvement Districts

About Better Bankside

Vision Powered by the people of Bankside, Better Bankside will be an agent of change, leading innovative economic, environmental and social action to advance one of the world’s great neighbourhoods, bringing benefits to business and Banksiders.

Mission We will improve everyone’s experience of the neighbourhood by co-creating our programme with Banksiders, responding inventively to urban challenges, and celebrating the differences that define Bankside as London’s Other Side.

Better Bankside was one of the first Business Improvement Districts (BID) in the UK, established in 2004. We are a partnership of local businesses, working closely with other community stakeholders to co-create a programme of projects and services that benefits the whole Bankside neighbourhood. Our core purpose is to promote local businesses and make a positive impact in our community.

As a BID, we are funded by a mandatory levy on businesses within a defined boundary. Our last ballot took place in November 2019, achieving overwhelming support from the business community, with 92% voting for another five years of Better Bankside.

Better Bankside is an organisation where you can make a real impact; and where you can expect to get involved in a wide-ranging programme of work.

We are a small team of fifteen in the Bankside office, plus our wardens and street cleaning teams. The way that we work with our members through our governance structure provides an extended network of regular collaborators and contributors.

Working arrangements

Better Bankside operates on a flexitime basis with mandatory core hours of 10am-4pm, Monday to Friday, with additional hours, evening and weekend work expected in accordance with the requirements of the post. Due to the nature of our work, a minimum of three days per week will be based in the office with up to two days working from home.

Throughout the pandemic, Government guidance has been adhered to with home working supported for those able to do so, and measures put in place to ensure the Better Bankside workplace is Covid secure.

How to apply

At Better Bankside, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our staff. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. We've taken the decision to use blind recruitment for this role and as such, we'd like applicants to apply by using the platform Be Applied.

Full copy of the JD can be found on our website

Closing date: 10th December 2021, 12pm

Interviews (via Zoom): w/c 13th December 2021

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Music, it’s in our DNA. We use the power of music to enrich the lives of people affected by life limiting illness, isolation or disability and we are the largest music therapy charity in the UK. We are Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy.  Let’s face it, the last 18 months have been incredibly trying.  Charities including us have found themselves in a whole new world of fundraising with our events income stifled and asks of any kind facing testing hurdles.  But we have thrived on these challenges, and Nordoff Robbins is now looking for an Events Fundraising Assistant to join our experienced, supportive Events and Fundraising team to help us reach more people across the UK through the power of music.

We are NR

If you want to work at a charity with people and music at its heart; that is committed to providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace full of inspiring colleagues who work tirelessly to put those we exist to serve front and centre of everything we do; if you want to work collaboratively with integrity and kindness and are willing to come with us on a journey as we work together and collectively come to work with strong backs, soft fronts and wild hearts, we could be your next team.

Are you NR?

If you are values driven, courageous, curious, agile, flexible, enthusiastic and future focused (without losing sight of the here and now), if you can bring positivity and accountability to your work, if you strive for brilliance, challenges excite you and if you would speak with passion and dedication about our cause we want to hear from you!

What we need:

We are looking for a someone who is looking to start their career in events and who can be a true all-rounder. Someone who has the ability to be focused on the details and deadlines demanded by events as well as supporting the team in all aspects of event administration and operational delivery.

You will be someone who is detail orientated, fast paced and a multitasker. You will be creative, approachable, and professional and have drive and ambition to learn how to build relationships with and grow our network of supporters. It is also vital that you are passionate for our music therapy delivery, have empathy for our beneficiaries and their families and believe that music can truly make a difference.

What we offer:

3 best things about the job (in our humble opinion)

• You will be joining an award-winning events team, with sector leading music awards show and many other industry events
• You will be fully supported as you learn and develop in the role and able to learn from very experienced colleagues
• You will be working on a broad spectrum of diverse and growing range of fundraising events in the sector

Central to the ethos of the team is learning and growing together, doing this through sharing insights as we collaborate or through training and development.

Don’t worry, you don’t need to be musical, but you do need to be able to work cross-organisationally with colleagues in all areas of the charity to help bring awareness of our mission, vision and achievements to the world.

A salary of £21,996 plus £1500 London Weighting where applicable, total £23,496 FTE

Pension scheme

31 days annual leave (pro rata)

Currently hybrid working (mix of office based in our North London office and home working)

Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work

A true People First charity with training and career development at our core

An inclusive culture – and lots of music!

This role is full time, but we would consider part time for the right candidate

We have a firm set of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) principles and values that we all commit to:

1: ACCESSIBLE TO ALL

Understanding the / Removing any barriers (including barriers in communication methods) to becoming a client, colleague, trustee, student, volunteer, supporter doner or any user/contributor to the services of Nordoff Robbins

2: PROVIDING EQUITY OF OPPORTUNITY

Giving everyone the right tools and access for salary, promotions, roles, responsibilities, learning, development, and access to a Music Therapist for those at most need

3: DIVERSE ENGAGEMENT

Reaching our audiences in a multitude of ways including by having conversations with them, and meeting them where they are – be that through services, communications, events, research, resources etc.

4: BE FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION

To ensure we have fair practices, and allow people to speak out, question and challenge language, actions and behaviours of NR as an organisation and those who represent it and to provide channels for them to do so safely.

5: BE VIGILENT, PROACTIVE AND RESPONSIVE

To instil a culture of continual listening, evolving, and learning from people including our clients, their families and our colleagues and students

I am NR

Please apply with a CV and cover letter detailing your interest in the role and how your skills and experience match our requirements (please note applications without a covering letter will not be considered. Why? We want to hear about you as a person not just a list of your work accomplishments). 

Closing date: Friday 10th December,

Interviews: Week beginning 13th December in accordance with government Covid19 restrictions.

(We reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible)

This role is subject to a Basic DBS check

We are a Disability Confident Employer

A great opportunity has arisen for a Head of People and Talent to cover a period of approximately 12 months. You will be playing a key role in developing and implementing an informed HR strategy and action plan to meet the strategic needs and objectives of the organisation.  

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, the Head of People and Talent is accountable for providing organisation-wide leadership on HR, people-related issues, and policies and work strategically to embed great people practices that are aligned with, and enhance our core values

You will also be accountable for representing HR and advocating for HR amongst organisation leaders as well as influencing and securing support for HR initiatives across key organisational stakeholders, Leading, managing, and developing an inclusive, efficient, and highly competent Talent and HR team who serve as valuable partners to the management of the organisation, and supportive advocates of effective staff management and development. Fostering a team culture that is focused on collaboration, continuous improvement, ongoing personal development and the provision of an excellent HR service and employee experience.

To be successful in this role you are likely, first and foremost, to have a talent for creating the conditions for people to succeed, acquired through your experience of people management and leadership. You will be inspired and driven by the positive and transformative impact of effective HR, and you are deeply committed, both personally and professionally, to equity, diversity, and inclusion. You will demonstrate enthusiasm to model impactful, influential leadership, creative problem-solving, and a learning approach to each aspect of your practise.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK

Kindly note the above are some of the requirements for the job. For the full job requirements, please read the job description.

• Salary: Circa £54,000 per annum
• Contract duration: 12 month with the possibility of extension
• Location: London, UK
• Closing date: 5 December 2021 (23:59 UK Time)

RefuAid is a young and dynamic organisation supporting displaced people gain independence.  We focus on three key barriers for refugees trying to restart their lives in the UK: finance and re-qualification, language tuition and specialist employment advice.

We want to challenge the negative rhetoric surrounding refugees and show that, given the right support, refugees and asylum seekers can be an asset both economically and culturally to their host communities.

The current English language provision in the UK remains underfunded and difficult to access, without access to structured language tuition refugees find themselves isolated unable to advocate for themselves or begin to integrate into the UK.

RefuAid provides scholarship places at private English language schools throughout the UK for people who have been granted asylum to improve their English and take English language exams. This tuition and the exams provide the necessary qualification to enter a university or a profession in the UK.

RefuAid support the students in a caseworker capacity throughout the duration of their course.

We are looking for a full-time language caseworker to support the running of our nationwide language programme which supports refugees and asylum-seekers to gain the needed level of language and qualification to access education and employment. You will work directly alongside the Language Programme Team, providing support within a variety of areas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Casework, directly working with RefuAid clients - providing programme guidance & educational/careers advice.

·Creating and maintaining relationships at partner schools.

· Liaising with partner organisations, both non-profit and maintaining existing partnerships.

· Processing payments for students. 

· Administration assistance - database and accounts

· Participate in any necessary meetings. 


· Any other reasonable activity as needed for RefuAid.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES: 


· Excellent administrative and time management skills.

·       Excellent communication skills on telephone, in writing and in person.

· Commitment to, understanding and sensitive communication of our work and values.

· A high standard of spoken and written English.


· Excellent numeracy. 


· Meticulous; high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

· Excellent IT skills; specifically, Microsoft Office, CRM systems and any additional software programs would be an advantage.

· Interest in the importance of long-term solutions in refugee-hosting communities, 
specifically in breaking down the language barrier. 


· Enthusiastic and positive attitude; flexible and adaptable.

· Collaborative team-player who will get involved in whatever needs to be done to achieve 
the aims of RefuAid. 


Committed to reflection and learning, including sharing failures and uncertainties.

We are committed to providing equality and fairness for all and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, mental health, religion or age. We encourage and celebrate the different qualities that our colleagues, and others we work with, bring to our work. And we believe that seeing things from a wide range of different perspectives helps us to resolve problems, adapt our approaches and develop as an organisation. We want to bring greater diversity to our team and we are keen to receive applications from people who believe they would do this.

Due to a high volume of applications we are only able to respond to successful applications. 

St Laurence Centre is a thriving community hub that has been at the heart of Catford, S.E. London, since 1968. We are looking for a competent manager who will get to know the local community and encourage groups to develop and thrive, as well being responsible for the good running of the Centre. The role entails overseeing every aspect, human and material, of a building that plays an important role in creating and safeguarding the social fabric of this part of south-east London. 

The Centre shares a building with a remarkable, Grade-II listed 1968 church, and there will also be some administrative work for the parish.

This will be a great role for someone who would likely really to make a difference to the life of a unique London neighbourhood.

The key responsibilities are outlined in the information pack. In summary, we require an experienced manager able to manage the caretaking staff and volunteers, someone who is financially competent, aware of relevant policies, procedures and risk assessments; a team leader able to evolve a vision for the future, as well as being able to respect matters of confidentiality, sensitivity and compassion. There is no requirement for any particular religious belief or practice, although the manager will be expected to respect those of the very diverse parish that supports the work of the Centre.