Bedfordshire 

Hertfordshire

Buckinghamshire 

Greater London (Head office)

Job description

Home based in Bedford (serving mainly Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire areas) 

Plus frequent local and regional travel, occasional UK-wide travel and overnight stays. 

This is a varied, exciting and demanding role for highly organised professionals with a deeply held commitment to equality and the skills to engage 10 to 15-year-olds in a structured, creative journey of learning and empowerment.  If appointed, you will joining a dedicated team of people who are inspired by Anne Frank, passionate about young people and committed to empowering them to challenge prejudice.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Written application:

• Factual CV (1 or 2 pages).
• Supporting statement saying why you would like the job and how you meet each of the points on the person specification below (up to 4 pages).

Closing date: Monday 14th February 2022 at 5pm

Tasks and Responsibilities

1. To be outcome-focused and highly organised in planning and carrying out a varied portfolio of educational work, aimed at empowering young people (usually aged 10 to 15) with the knowledge, skills and commitment to challenge all forms of prejudice and discrimination.
2. To be pro-active, methodical and determined in booking Anne Frank Trust programmes into schools and community settings, and to maintain close working links with key schools and partner organisations.
3. To lead inspirational classes and workshops in schools, in community venues and online – teaching about Anne Frank, the Holocaust and all forms of prejudice today; challenging stereotypes; building anti-discriminatory values; and developing skills in recognising and responding to prejudice.
4. To train young people as peer educators so that they share their knowledge and values with their schools and communities, e.g. as guides to Anne Frank exhibitions or by running activities based on Anne Frank’s Diary.
5. To train small groups of peer educators as Anne Frank Ambassadors, drawing on their personal views and experiences of prejudice to produce creative responses to Anne Frank, and empowering them to disseminate their anti-prejudice messages as effectively as possible.
6. To provide mentoring to a caseload of Anne Frank Ambassadors, usually out of school hours, supporting them through a journey of learning and empowerment from induction to alumni support when they turn 16.
7. To be imaginative, collaborative and practical in organising and supporting events and projects with Anne Frank Ambassadors and their communities, including local Anne Frank exhibitions, regional multi-school training days, and an annual national conference.
8. To plan, deliver and monitor all work to meet the targets set by the Trust’s funders and operational plans, and to implement the Trust’s curriculum, quality standards, values and policies.
9. To achieve excellent practice in working with young people, notably by focusing on ambitious but realistic learning objectives, by maintaining a balance of warm engagement and clear boundaries, by identifying any safeguarding or welfare needs, and by making appropriate referrals to other agencies.
10. In all aspects of the role to give a high priority to equality and diversity, notably in the reach, content and impact of educational activities.
11. To keep thorough records of all activity on the Trust’s databases, and to be proficient in gathering data for evaluation, e.g. by encouraging young people to complete questionnaires
12. To use manual handling skills when necessary, e.g. to carry, set up and dismantle educational exhibitions made of pop-up banners.
13. To assist occasionally with fundraising, e.g. by contributing ideas to grant applications or by supporting young people to speak at donor events.
14. To undertake a continuous process of professional development and self-reflection, participating in training, and keeping up to date with best practice especially in education about prejudice and in youth empowerment.
15. To be managed through close two-way communication with line manager, including monthly one to one Support & Supervision sessions and an Annual Appraisal.
16. To be a collaborative team member with the Anne Frank Workers and other colleagues, participating in staff meetings and contributing to the development, cohesion, productivity and team fun of the organisation as a whole.
17. To undertake other tasks commensurate with Anne Frank Worker role, especially as led by the empowered Anne Frank Ambassadors.

Person Specification

All applications to the posts will be assessed on the following criteria:

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Educated to at least degree level, ideally with a relevant professional qualification, e.g. teaching or youth work.
2. Full driving licence.

EXPERIENCE

1. Substantial experience of running learning activities with groups of young people, including aged 10 to 15.
2. Experience of engaging with and meeting the needs of disadvantaged young people and/or those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
3. Experience of providing pastoral or emotional support.
4. Experience of working successfully as part of a team.
5. Experience of keeping records and writing reports.

KNOWLEDGE

1. Knowledge of best practice in teaching and/or youth empowerment.
2. Familiarity with the needs and issues experienced by young people, their families and communities.
3. Sound understanding of safeguarding.
4. Understanding and ideas about how to challenge prejudice and discrimination.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Highly developed organisational skills, able to meet deadlines and manage a varied workload.
• Ability to identify, initiate and sustain effective relationships with other professionals and organisations.
• Ability to use initiative and develop new projects or ways of working.
• Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Manual handling skills, e.g. for carrying and using pop-up banners.
• Excellent presentation skills – able to present clearly and inspire an audience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that demonstrate a balance of warmth and boundaries.

VALUES AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

1. Enthusiasm for Anne Frank and the work of the Trust, including a commitment to the Trust’s strategic direction to greater youth empowerment and creativity.
2. A deeply held belief in equality and diversity.
3. Passionate commitment to the wellbeing and empowerment of young people.
4. Creativity, energy, a can-do attitude to solving problems, with a willingness to learn.
5. Willingness to travel regionally and across the UK, and to work evenings and weekends when required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Access to a car
• Enhanced DBS check on appointment
• If working from home, an appropriate working space

EQUALITIES COMMITMENT

At the Anne Frank Trust UK we are strongly committed to equality of opportunity in recruitment and employment. We aim for a diverse workforce and inclusive work practices. As an anti-prejudice education charity, we positively value the insights of staff who have lived experience of prejudice or discrimination.

If you would need adjustments or specific support to carry out any of the tasks or responsibilities in the job description – e.g. because of disability or a characteristic protected under the Equality Act 2010 – you are welcome to state this during the recruitment process. We will see this as a positive request and can then let you know how we will respond.

If you believe that you may be unfairly disadvantaged in meeting any of the points of the person specification or if you need any specific help during the recruitment process – e.g., again, because of disability or a characteristic protected under the Equality Act 2010 – you are welcome to state this in your application.  We will see this as a positive request and can then let you know how we will take it into account or what support we can offer.

Application Instructions

Written application:
• Factual CV (1 or 2 pages).
• Supporting statement saying why you would like the job and how you meet each of the points on the person specification (up to 4 pages).
• Closing date: Monday 14th February 2022 at 5pm

We are looking for an enthusiastic part-time Communications Assistant to support the Communications Manager in developing and delivering engaging content aimed at growing our reach, aiding awareness raising and supporting fundraising.

In particular, the right candidate will have a passion for everything digital, from social media to e-newsletters, website editing and making the most of Google Grants via analytics too. Skills in SEO or an interest in learning in this area would also be welcomed.

If you have demonstrable experience in creating engaging content, preferably for a not-for-profit organisation, and you are bursting with ideas to help engage our supporters and beyond, this could be the perfect role for you.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV together with a covering letter illustrating how you meet the requirements of the job description. 

Applications will close on 10 February and interviews will be held on either 24 or 25 February.

This is an exciting time to join Brain Tumour Research as we capitalise on the growth of the charity during the pandemic and are embarking on the All-Party parliamentary Group on Brain Tumours - Pathway to a Cure Inquiry, which we are leading on in our role as secretariat.

Policy and Public Affairs Officer
Reports To: Director of Research, Policy and Innovation
Location: Head Office, Milton Keynes MK5 6LB
Salary: up to £35,000
Line Management: None

Reporting to the newly appointed Director of Research, Policy and Innovation, the Public Affairs Officer will work with the Head of Stakeholder Relations to drive forward our manifesto for change: building capacity, accelerating treatments, and increasing the national investment in brain tumour research.

We wish to recruit an experienced, energetic, professional, hard-working, and hands-on individual to join our busy team and support the development and implementation of effective public affairs and campaigning activities, working across the team, regional Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence, member charities and activists to ensure we campaign with one voice and help drive change for brain tumour campaigners, patients and their loved ones.

Main duties:

• Develop and deliver public affairs and campaigning plans that support Brain Tumour Research’s organisational objectives, highlight the specific needs of brain tumour patients, and work with the Head of Stakeholder Relations to promote a compelling and persuasive narrative to support our policy calls
• Build effective relationships with MPs, their teams, government departments, colleagues, lobbyists, and policy officers at partner organisations
• Develop and deliver public affairs plans for devolved nations, building effective relations with MSPs, AMs, MLAs and their teams
• Support the engagement of Brain Tumour Research campaigners, working with the Head of Stakeholder Relations to convert Campaigners to Activists and organise termly ‘Get Togethers’, introducing to Community Fundraising team as appropriate

Help us fund the fight. Together we will find a cure.

Closing Date: Sunday 6th February

Early applications are encouraged, interviews will commence before the closing date if suitable candidates are identified.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

No agencies please.

SENIOR HUMANITARIAN MANAGER

Salary: £41,346 - £44,500 per annum, depending on experience + good range of benefits

Contract: Permanent – 36.5 hours per week

Based: Milton Keynes (Hybrid)

World Vision works with the most vulnerable children, so they’re empowered to overcome poverty and injustice, and experience fullness of life. Inspired by our Christian faith, we serve alongside children – of all faiths and none – through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy in almost 100 countries.

With over 70 years of experience, our work with communities, donors, partners, and governments transforms lives and creates opportunities for better futures for vulnerable children – even in the toughest places.

Work for World Vision UK (WVUK) and you will be part of a truly global Partnership, building brighter futures for vulnerable children.

Job Purpose

If you believe your purpose in life is to use your skills and experience in humanitarianism to make a mark on the lives of the most vulnerable in the world – take a closer look at this role:

The Senior Humanitarian Manager offers suitably qualified candidates the opportunity to impact the lives of the most vulnerable in fragile states and across the globe, through effective coordination of rapid response initiatives with the WV Partnership, cross-organisationally within WVUK and with key humanitarian alliances, peer organisations and external networks.

We are keen to find a candidate with the following qualities, experience and education:

· Significant experience in the humanitarian industry, mirroring a keen understanding of humanitarian & development theory processes and practice, and SPHERE, ICRC Code of Conduct, among others;

· Experience working with, developing and/or managing consortium partners;

· Strong relational and leadership skills, and experience managing staff;

· Strong financial management, assessment and design experience;

The role will require you to:

· Work in alignment with WVUK’s Disaster Management Approach, managing the cross-organisational coordination of WVUK’s emergency response, incorporating work with the DEC, private appeals and emergency grant funding;

· Closely monitor the competitive humanitarian institutional donor landscape and emerging crises, whilst keeping your finger on the pulse of the dynamic humanitarian context;

· Develop and expand partnerships with other UK-based humanitarian NGOs, institutional donors and the private sector;

· You will work in collaboration with the Senior Humanitarian & Conflict Policy Advisor and members of the wider internal Humanitarian Emergencies Operations Committee;

· Other areas as outlined in the Job Description.

As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.

In addition to the salary indicated, we offer good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking (MK only).

Please click the link provided to view the full job description

Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description.

**Please note that you MUST hold the Right to Work in the UK documentation**

Closing Date for applications: 11 February 2022

Interview Dates: TBC

Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of our Christian organisation. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background, which connects the entire World Vision family.  As such, World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice available on our website.

No agencies please.

Are you an experienced communications professional and an excellent storyteller with a flair for writing? Do you enjoy the challenge of creating and implementing cross channel campaigns to achieve organisational objectives? Do you have drive and energy and enjoy working in a busy and hands-on role? If so, you could be the person we are looking for.

As our Media, Content and Campaigns Manager, your focus will be on producing exceptional and engaging written content across online and offline channels. In addition to writing, you’ll also manage the production and delivery of newsletters, leaflets and other publications. You’ll help us develop a programme of campaigns to run throughout the year to support the delivery of our objectives and will work closely with our income generation teams to maximise engagement with our supporters. You’ll also be responsible for building first-class relationships with local and national media and will have the confidence to brief journalists and conduct interviews along with empathy to listen to our service users and tell their stories with sensitivity and compassion.

It’s an exciting role with plenty of scope for initiative, innovation and creativity. As a member of the communications team, you’ll be responsive, organised and flexible, working alongside digital and clinical communications colleagues to bring our content to life and ensure the success of our promotional activities.

This is a full-time position with opportunities for a blended approach to home and office working. We can offer development, flexible working, opportunities to volunteer, pension, Blue Light discount card and 33 days holiday per year (including bank holiday).

If you think this could be the role for you, we’d love to hear from you. We are committed to employing talented people from all backgrounds and walks of life and we welcome applications from all.

At Rennie Grove, we believe that everyone with a life-limiting illness should be able to live well for as long as possible and have the choice to die at home. ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? To make an application click ‘Apply Now’….

If successful, you’ll join on the first working day of the month so we can best support you with our structured induction programme.

We encourage and strongly recommend our workforce to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Closing: 14 February 2022 at 12 noon

Interviews: Monday 21 February

We are seeking compassionate and creative team members to join our Partnership teams. If you would like to release churches to house the homeless in Hertfordshire & the surrounding regions, this is the role for you! 

We are an exciting and growing organisation, committed to our mission to ending homelessness and making the UK known for compassion. Check out our Life at Green Pastures document below to get a glimpse of what working for us will look like.

THE TEAM 

Our Partnership Managers are a team of self-starters who are driven to connect and build a growing network of like-minded Christians seeking to end homelessness in their area. They are compassionate and creative with solutions, delivering training to their Partners as they set up new projects and providing long-term support to established Partners as they continually develop environments where residents thrive.

THE ROLE

As a PM in Hertfordshire & the surrounding regions you will take on Partner Enquiries and walk them through the journey to becoming a Green Pastures Partner. This will involve advising on setting up an organisation, how to find passionate volunteers, building a good relationship with Housing Benefit, and much more. You'll also care for a number of our current Partners in the region, providing spiritual, emotional and practical support to them as they work on the frontlines of ending homelessness. 

YOUR RESPONSIBLITIES WILL BE:

1. Caring for existing partners and equipping them to grow more projects
2. Commencing new partnerships with Churches and Christian charities to provide properties to house the homeless
3. Monitoring the new partner’s performance and the impact they are having on their residents
4. Encouraging new partners in their ministry and assisting them with the challenges they face
5. Liaising with the rest of the team to provide the most effective service

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

We are looking for someone who:

1. Shows passion for the role
2. Takes the initiative and has a keen eye for detail
3. Has sales experience
4. Utilises strong interpersonal skills
5. Demonstrates a track record of starting new projects
6. Is able to problem solve without supervision
7. Has achieved 3 A Levels at grade C; or equivalent qualifications/ significant experience
8. Can manage multiple relationships & contacts efficiently
9. Is a confident public speaker
10. Has experience in lone-working environments
11. Evidences knowledge & experience of the housing sector and homelessness
12. Has business experience (desirable)
13. Has experience growing a ministry (desirable)
14. Is a practicing Christian and will participate & contribute to the spirituality of GP. The nature of the role makes this an occupational requirement (The Equalities Act, 2010)

WHO ARE GREEN PASTURES?

We are a Social Enterprise that exists to equip and release the Church to end homelessness in the UK. To find out more visit the About page on our website.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to enable the Church to end homelessness, and see resident's lives transformed as they come to faith in Jesus.

We're aiming: 

1. To house 2,000 people by 2024
2. To see strengthened and continued growth of our Partners
3. To witness continued growth and transformation of our residents, through Christ
4. To provide opportunities for increased meaningful activity of residents
5. To facilitate our Partners working as one body - sharing expertise and resources as one family

(£18.32ph) Part time, 14 hours per week, timings may be flexible to work around other commitments.

Additional 10 hours available at No.1 Lavender Fields (Hitchin) job reference number 8355.

Located in the Georgian town of Ampthill, Agate House is home for 36 adults with physical disabilities.

About us

Leonard Cheshire is the leader in enriching the lives of disabled people. We are the largest disability non-profit organisation in the UK, with around 7,000 employees, and we support more than 20,000 disabled people across our global operations. We honour our past, drawing on our legacy to inspire us for the future. We are in the exciting process of transforming into a modern, relevant and sustainable organisation.

We offer an environment where you can work with great leaders and be part of a team who are passionate making a positive impact on the lives of disabled people. You will have opportunities to learn and grow in your role, building your skills and knowledge in partnership with others.

About the role

You will be responsible for the implementation and continuation of physiotherapy programmes identified in customer person centred plans. You will also be responsible for liaising with other professional agencies in relation to the provision of physiotherapy services, as well as being responsible for line managing therapy assistants.

About you (please see the job description for full details)

To be successful in this role you will need:

- To be qualified and registered as a practicing Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), being able to work as an autonomous practitioner as a full Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of physiotherapy theory and best practice, being able to demonstrate effective physiotherapy practice in all qualified procedures.
- Previous experience in a range of clinical skills with an emphasis on neurological rehabilitation and the management of disability.
- Able to work flexibly in accordance with the needs of the service.
- Clean driving licence (if driving is required).
- To demonstrate a commitment to Leonard Cheshire’s ethos and values.

We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits including:

- Fair and competitive pay rates.
- Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
- Substantial and flexible annual leave, with the option to buy or sell, depending on needs (salary sacrifice).
- Access to cash health plan at very favourable rates.
- Access to cycle-to-work benefits (salary sacrifice).
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

This role is subject to the requirements of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021. Appointment is conditional on successful applicants providing evidence to our satisfaction that they are vaccinated, or are exempt from vaccination due to clinical reasons.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *

Use your finance skills to support nature conservation in the UK and around the world!

Senior Reporting Accountant
Reference: JAN20228772
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire / Flexible Remote
Salary: £35,944.00 - £43,031.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance and Annual Leave

You will provide the RSPB and other entities with financial management information for the Management Board and Trustees to support financial governance, resource allocation and decision making, with particular emphasis on future strategies, budget setting and monitoring, income and expenditure monitoring and financial reporting. You will work closely with finance business partners to understand our incredibly exciting projects and build an overview of all our work to present valuable insight and analysis to leaders in the conservation world.

This role can be performed remotely, but as regular travel to the Lodge is required you should be within an hour and a half's travel to Sandy.

Key Results areas

Be responsible for the collection, analysis and interpretation of data for regular financial reports containing strategic, financial and business information, with the relevant key performance indicators, to support decision making and to enable the relevant body to discharge their governance and financial responsibilities to strict deadlines for meetings and reporting requirements.

Be responsible for the checking and accuracy of financial data to ensure that financial management reporting materially reflects the financial performance of the Society and its subsidiary companies, to aid decision making, control and financial probity.

Be responsible for collating, preparing and presenting financial budgetary planning (i.e. short term planning, current year) and future (medium to long term,2-5 years) by collating, analysing and reviewing the budget strategy, in close collaboration with the Financial Planning and Reporting Team; Senior Managers; Management Board and Trustees.

Be responsible for the processes and control of the data warehouse system and the allocation of the budget and budget strategy to the cost centres and budget holders, to ensure the data is effective for financial monitoring. This requires the checking and verification of all entries with appropriate analysis and reporting.

Recognises, reviews and reports financial risks and opportunities, to ensure the Management Board and Trustees are aware of their impact and the potential mitigation strategies, to minimise the risk to the RSPB its budget and financial forecasts.

Be responsible for the maintenance and reconciliation of control accounts to ensure the integrity of the reported financial information.

Be responsible in the preparation of internal reporting to support the annual accounts and its timetable, to satisfy legislative reporting requirements and provide the summary of the financial results and year end position for all stakeholders and entities.

Be responsible for the preparation of regular returns providing financial statistics in accordance with external statutory reporting requirements to ensure compliance and maintain the RSPB’s financial credibility and reputation.

Key contacts

Internal:

• Mgt' Board and Trustees: to ensure effective understanding of financial information and to ensure reporting requirements are being met.
• Finance Planning and Reporting Team: to understand financial trends, review and explain variances with budget and strategy, and to recognise and report on financial opportunities and risks.
• Finance Department: support and interact with the wider finance team, with query resolution and specialist advice as required e.g. VAT advice.
• Department HoDs and staff: to ensure understanding of financial information and correct adherence to financial procedures
• Fundraising & Communications to provide information for lottery returns to the Gambling Commission

External:

• UK Government, to provide financial statistics.
• Gambling Commission, in relation to lottery returns and related compliance.
• Auditors, statutory accounts audit

Essential qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience

• Recognised accounting qualification, ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified or part qualified (nearing completion).
• Educated to degree level and/or have sufficient relevant financial experience to be able to carry out duties to a high standard.
• Knowledge of financial reporting structures and financial interdependencies.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Excellent numeric skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical abilities
• Highly proficient in the use if Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Proven relationship skills, with the ability to gather information from multiple sources.
• Ability to work well unsupervised.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Financial reporting to senior management.
• Experience of handling financial data, spreadsheets and databases.

Proven ability to support decision makers with clear business and management reports to aid decisions would be desirable.

Additional information:

• This role will require some travel within the UK.
• This role will require some overnight stays away from home.
• The RSPB works for a healthy environment for all and we therefore expect you to take action in accordance with our Environmental Policy and objectives. Together we can make a positive difference for our world.
• In the RSPB, volunteers are a major resource and make a vital contribution to the RSPB’s aim to take action for the conservation of wild birds and the environment. Employees are responsible for encouraging, developing and supporting volunteers in their work for the RSPB.

This is a Permanent Full Time role for 37.5 hours per week.

Closing date: 23:58, 06 February 2022
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position on 14th /15th February.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like find out more, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position. 

No agencies please.

Administrator

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Distribution and Fulfilment team based in Northampton

Position: Distribution and Fulfilment Administrator

Location: Office based, Northampton

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Circa £18,500 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 21 January 2022

Interview Date: Week Commencing 31 January 2022

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application

The Role

As Distribution and Fulfilment Administrator you will be the key contact and administrative support for the Distribution function, providing an efficient and professional service for both internal and external customers to order Association items held within the distribution centre. 

Reporting to the Distribution and Fulfilment Manager, key skills to include communication, data entry and good organising. You will be part of a small team that achieves a lot.

This role may involve light manual handling.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Accurate processing of orders through our warehouse management system
• Maintain and monitor stock levels
• Principle point of contact for all staff and external emails, calls and correspondence
• Central point for Printing, Scanning, sending and logging of all post for the organisation

About You

As Distribution and Fulfilment Administrator you will have experience of:

• Data entry and Warehouse management systems
• Good customer service skills
• Working within a fast moving small team environment

To fulfil the requirements of the role you must abode and have the right to work in the U.K

Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

In return…

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. The charity offers a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.

About the Organisation

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

Everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

The charity provides specialist support, funds critical research and campaigns to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

The organisation is working to improve the diversity of the team.  Because individuality leads to a richer experience for its people and better support for those affected by stroke.

People from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. And particularly applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help rebuild them and join the team.

In 2019, the charity developed a bold new corporate strategy so that they can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help deliver the strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

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We are currently looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join us on a permanent, part-time basis.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, we are looking for someone with strong finance administration processing skills to help to ensure the smooth running of PSPA operations.

You will be a proactive individual with an eye for detail, commitment to achieving deadlines and will have at least three years of experience working in a similar role.

See the full job description for more details.

To apply please send your CV and cover letter illustrating how you meet the requirements of the Job Description.

Deadline: Monday 31st January at midnight.

Provisional date for interviews: Tuesday 8th or Wednesday 9th February

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £43,462 - £48,266 per annum

Locations: Based at Barns Road, Oxford with frequent travel across Oxon, Bucks and Milton Keynes

At Connection Support our team of staff members and volunteers work alongside people to overcome life’s challenges, with the goals of solving homelessness and achieving independence. We do this through our values of empowerment, collaboration, compassion and taking a personalised approach in all aspects of our work.

This is a new and exciting opportunity to join Connection Support at a time when work is underway on our ambitious 2-year strategy for 2021-2023, where we plan to focus on building our infrastructure so we can continue to grow in a sustainable way.

You will be a member of our Senior Leadership Team and your key focus will be on building and strengthening our Business Services functions (HR, Admin, Communications and Marketing, Housing Management & Facilities and Business Systems) and progressing our business systems transformation plans, to align with the considerable growth we have achieved in recent years.

To succeed in this role, you will need:-

• Extensive experience of managing people effectively within a customer focused, service delivery organisation.
• A proven track record of service improvement and leading change.
• To be influential and inspirational, with a collaborative leadership style and the ability to develop teams to their full potential.
• To have a strong can-do attitude, combining practical hands-on skills with a strategic mindset, and the ability to manage change and achieve positive outcomes.

Connection Support is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all our services and workplaces.

The full Job Description and Person specification is available on our website.

Lymphoma Action is a national charity that provides information and support to people affected by lymphoma – the fifth most common cancer in the UK. We have a great working culture that focuses on what we are here to do but also on being creative, supportive and having the right environment to be effective.

This role will manage the administration of the volunteering programme and support the involvement of volunteers across the organisation.

Volunteering Administrator
Hours: Part-time (21 hours per week)
Location: Flexible/hybrid – with some time working at head office, Aylesbury
Salary: FTE £20,000 per annum (pro-rata: £12,000 for 21 hours p/w)

Do you have administration experience, great people skills and want to make a difference supporting people affected by lymphoma? If so, we are looking for a highly organised individual to join our small and friendly team. 

This is an exciting and varied role and you will provide a high-quality experience for our invaluable volunteer community, so that together, we can make sure no one has to face lymphoma alone. Working closely with the Volunteering Development Manager and key staff members you will provide effective volunteering administration, support and communication and will champion volunteering across the organisation.

To be successful you will need to be:

• Highly organised and process driven with a flexible and responsive approach to work
• An excellent communicator with great interpersonal skills and the ability to engage confidently with people
• Focused with excellent IT and digital skills
• Collaborative with strong team working skills

Closing date for applications: 10 a.m. on Friday 4 February 2022
Interviews will be held via videocall: Thursday 10 February 2022

We reserve the right to review applications and schedule interviews on an on-going basis, so early applications are encouraged.

To Apply:

Please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the Recruitment Pack and application form.

CVs will only be accepted if accompanied by a completed Job Application Form.

As an inclusive organisation committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of society. We also encourage applications that will help increase the diversity of our workforce, welcoming applications from those with disabilities and from minority groups and from different backgrounds and experiences.

Applicants are also asked to complete an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form, which will be kept separately to the Application Form.

Lymphoma Action, is a registered charity in England and Wales (1068395) and in Scotland (SC045850). 

No agencies please.

Salary: circa.£26,000 per annum plus company benefits

Location: Northampton with hybrid working

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 12 months

The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Aid Coordinator to join our Care Team on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract at our national office in Northampton.

We operate a trusting, collaborative, and hybrid working policy which enables the flexibilities of splitting your working time, between the workplace and your home.

About the role

The key purpose for this role is to coordinate an efficient communications aids service. You will be coordinating and project managing other assistive technology initiatives, working across the Association, and acting as the central point of contact for the communication aids service.

Responsibilities of this role include overseeing and coordinating the provision of funding, equipment, information, and support connected to voice banking; as well as administration and reporting requirements where you will work closely with the external affairs and fundraising teams.

Another aspect of this role is to participate in the ongoing development of communication aids services nationally.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who has experience of successfully building and managing relationships with external suppliers, agencies and third parties.

Experience of budget control and excellent IT skills are essential. This role requires someone with good organisation and administration, and analytical numeric skills.

Database experience would be an advantage but not essential.

Within this role, you will be liaising with people at all levels, including internal and external stakeholders, excellent verbal and written skills are key.

For full role responsibilities please view the job description.

How to apply?

We would love to hear from you and encourage early applications.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply online now and submit a supporting statement and CV.

About Us

The MND Association was founded in 1979. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We also fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We operate a hybrid working environment within a flexible office space using the latest technology and digital infrastructure. This, together with a high level of trust and performance driven culture, gives staff the freedom and flexibility to work in the best way for them, the Association and, most importantly, people with MND.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

Important Notices

The MND Association operates a hybrid working culture and therefore we are open to discussing the possibility of variable hours, remote or home working, flexible start, and finish times etc.

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

Our selection process will be multi-stage; this may include video call screening, psychometric assessments, and competency-based interview/s.

We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role. We work hard to fill our roles directly and if assistance is required, we operate a PSL, which currently closed for review. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies/ head-hunters.

Recruiting for a Specialist Support Worker - Violence Against Women and Girls (VWAG) to join our Service

GBP 23,545 per annum, working 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

This post is restricted to female applicants pursuant to Section 9s of the Equality Act 2010.

Job Overview:
Specialist Support Workers within Look Ahead are required to have either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the particular post.
The Young People in Milton Keynes services will have complex and multifaceted needs. This could include emotional and mental health issues, drug and alcohol misuse, partaking in criminal activity and anti-social
Key Responsibilities:

- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere

Person Specification: