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Are you an experienced administrator with exceptional organisation skills? Do you want to be a part of a team that makes a difference to the lives of dogs in need?
We’re looking for a Vet Admin Assistant to provide assistance to our veterinary team and the clients they support through a number of different schemes.
About this role:
As Vet Admin Assistant, you’ll
- be the first point of contact those contacting our busy Vet team,
- assist with the daily monitoring of a number of inboxes, providing clients with excellent customer service,
- support with the administration of our emergency fund, which supports dog owners in financial need and provide cover in our busy pharmacy, based at our London office
- support with the processing of prescriptions, maintain accurate records and organise relationship building meetings with vet practices for a number of stakeholders to attend.
About you:
For this role, you’ll need to be an organised, people person; with excellent communication skills, with confidence across different systems, drawing from either experience or your ability to pick up new processes quickly. You’ll also need to work confidently under pressure, while maintaining the ability to prioritise tasks appropriately and use initiative. Additionally, an interest in, and commitment to the work and aims of Dogs Trust is essential.
About Dogs Trust:
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
About this team:
The Veterinary department is a friendly team of nurses, surgeons and administrative staff working in the London office. The primary responsibility for this team is to provide case guidance and management options for dogs within our care across our network of Rehoming Centres and other veterinary related schemes such as Outreach, Shared Adoption Scheme (SAS), Veterinary Support Fund (VSF) and the Emergency Trust Fund (ETF).
Due to the nature of this role, we are looking for candidates who are able to work from our London office 3-4 days per week.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you complete an application form and a covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable interest, so to avoid disappointment early application is encouraged.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Job Title: Finance and Operations Manager
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (however, we will consider part-time 28 hours per week)
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location: The successful candidate will either be posted at our office in London or Colchester: Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ or Colchester Wellington House, 4th Floor, 90-92 Butt Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3DA
About Coram
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
One of the nine members of the Coram group, Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) is the UK’s specialist centre for children’s rights in education, immigration, community care and family law, and provides significant international legal systems consultancy. The centre is located on the Coram Campus in central London with bases in Colchester and Leeds. We champion access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation. Our Legal Practice Unit provides advice and representation primarily under legal aid contract. Our Migrant Children’s Project promotes the rights of refugee and migrant children, young people and families through the delivery of advice, practice change through training and capacity building to professionals and systems change through research, policy and advocacy.
About the role
This role will provide financial and operational leadership and management for CCLC particularly focussed on the Legal Practice Unit and the Migrant Children’s Project but with support for the Child Law Advice Service and Coram International where required. Managing a small finance team, the role will hold primary responsibility for core financial functions within CCLC including legal aid billing and management and tracking of grant and other charitable funding. Through systematic and efficient financial management, the post holder will play a pivotal role in CCLC’s financial sustainability. The role will act as a key point of contact with Coram’s central finance team and a range of internal and external stakeholders on financial matters.
The role will also oversee the smooth running of the London and Colchester offices through line management of operations and administrative staff.
The role would suit a high organised and efficient business support professional with experience of financial management within the legal or charity sector. In particular, candidates with experience of legal billing and more specifically, civil legal aid billing, would be welcomed.
This is a largely office-based role in order to fully provide support to the finance and operations team. However, some remote / hybrid working may be possible depending the experience of the candidate after the initial settling in period (to be negotiated with the successful candidate).The finance team are split between the London and Colchester offices and the post holder should expect some travel to both locations. The large majority of the legal and policy team are based in London and as such regular (at least twice weekly) presence in our London office will be expected. However, on other days the candidate could be based in the London or Colchester office.
Whilst this is a full-time position, we will consider requests for part-time working (28 hours per week minimum) and we will endeavour to offer some flexibility with days and hours to be agreed.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: Monday 13th May 2024 at 23:59
Test and Interview date: Week commencing 20th May 2024
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about supporting older people to have better access to online services? Do you have the skills to inform and coach older people to learn and improve their digital skills and knowledge?
Age UK Sutton is looking for someone to join the Let’s Connect programme team as a Digital Inclusion Project Coordinator supporting older people to develop digital skills and improve their access to digital services.
You will champion the service and be responsible for working with people from initial referral completing assessments to understand a person’s situation, creating a goals-based plan to support clients to access digital skills training through group and 121 offers. You will work with older people to enable them to become more confident in using digital equipment such as tablets and smartphones through arranging and delivering digital skills training sessions in both group and 121 settings.
This will be a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, no two days will be the same and you will be making a valuable difference to older people living in Sutton.
Full details and the person specification can be found in the job pack, downloadable below.
This is a fixed-term contract until November 2025. with a possibility of extension, subject to funding. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role and you will need to be able to access all parts of the borough easily (access to a car with a full, clean driving licence and business-use insurance preferable).
We recognise that everyone is unique and may have particular needs during the recruitment process. Therefore if there is anything you would like to discuss in relation to that process, please contact us.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and especially from under-represented groups.
We strive to make our recruitment process fully accessible to all applicants, including those with a disability, long term condition or anyone who may otherwise require additional support or reasonable adjustments.
An applicant’s disclosure of their disability will not disqualify nor adversely affect the candidate’s chances of being short listed or offered the post.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about supporting older people to have better access to online services? Do you have the skills to inform and coach older people to learn and improve their digital skills and knowledge?
Age UK Sutton is looking for someone to join the Let’s Connect programme team as a Digital Inclusion outreach worker supporting older people to develop digital skills and improve their access to digital services.
You will champion the service and work in the local community delivering digital awareness talks to groups, delivery of group digital skills sessions and support with recruitment of our Digital Champions Volunteers.
You will work with older people to enable them to become more confident in using digital equipment such as tablets and smartphones through arranging and delivering digital skills training sessions in both group and 121 settings.
This will be a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, no two days will be the same and you will be making a valuable difference to older people living in Sutton.
Full details and the person specification can be found in the job pack, downloadable below.
This is a fixed-term contract until November 2025. with a possibility of extension, subject to funding. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role and you will need to be able to access all parts of the borough easily (access to a car with a full, clean driving licence and business-use insurance preferable).
We recognise that everyone is unique and may have particular needs during the recruitment process. Therefore if there is anything you would like to discuss in relation to that process, please contact us.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and especially from under-represented groups.
We strive to make our recruitment process fully accessible to all applicants, including those with a disability, long term condition or anyone who may otherwise require additional support or reasonable adjustments.
An applicant’s disclosure of their disability will not disqualify nor adversely affect the candidate’s chances of being short listed or offered the post.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women is looking for an experienced and results-driven marketing professional with great know-how in marketing opportunities and managing agencies, and a commitment to women’s economic empowerment to join our team as Programme Marketing Manager for 12 months.
Please note, applications without a covering letter will not be considered. All applicants must have the full legal right to work in the UK as the Foundation does not offer sponsorship at this time.
General information
Start date: Mid to end of June dependent on notice period required
Contract: Temporary – 12 months
Hours: Part time: 21 hours per week, ideally over 4 or 5 days but 3 days considered.
Salary: £34,176 - £37,024 per annum (£20,506 - £22,214 pro rata)
About the role
Becoming the Programme Marketing Manager at the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women is a fantastic opportunity to help drive progress for women entrepreneurs in low and middle income countries by engaging more people in our work.
The key purpose of this role is to effectively market our programmes to participants – chiefly our HerVenture business skills microlearning app and our sector-leading Mentoring Women in Business programme.
This will span three main projects:
· to successfully manage a marketing agency to effectively market the HerVenture app to women in South Africa (as part of a fixed-term project with active marketing ongoing until Mar ‘25);
· to successfully manage the same marketing agency to promote the app in Nigeria (as part of a separate fixed-term project with active marketing ongoing until Dec ‘24); and
· to effectively promote the opportunity to become a mentor to a woman entrepreneur through our Mentoring Women in Business programme to paying professionals worldwide. Your objective will be to secure 18+ paid mentors for the Nov ’24 programme intake and 20+ for the May ’25 intake.
Following the completion of the two HerVenture marketing projects, you will also lead other programme marketing initiatives in 2025. These will be determined in late 2024.
Following the May ’25 Mentoring intake you will deliver a strategy, harnessing your learning and analysis to outline an approach for marketing the programme to paying mentors in future.
You will also be called on to support other forms of programme marketing on an ad hoc basis, for example advising on development of corporate pitch decks, or co-designing materials for fundraising events.
This position reports directly to the Head of Communications and Marketing, however this is a highly collaborative role and you will also work closely with the Entrepreneurship programmes team and the Programme Funding team to develop and deliver plans and manage projects.
Our ideal candidate will be a knowledgeable and motivated marketer with experience in ‘selling’ professional development / online volunteering opportunities, and in managing agencies and contractors to deliver on fixed projects as aligned to good marketing practices. You should be highly organised and goals-driven, with a collaborative approach, a growth-oriented mindset, and a strong desire to harness the power of marketing to support women’s economic empowerment.
We are open to applications from consultants.
For full information on this role, please download the job pack
What the Foundation can offer you
· A fantastic package of 28 days of annual leave (which includes three that must be taken during the festive break).
· An organisation that values you. As a smaller organisation, we value everyone’s individual perspective and voice and all team members are able to contribute to our strategic planning.
· Professional development, with career growth built into each staff member’s annual plan and a wide range of skills-building and learning opportunities provided. Each staff member has an annual £1,000 training budget.
· A positive, supportive and collaborative culture and leadership style. We encourage teamwork and open and honest communication, while maintaining a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where everyone can thrive.
· A focus on personal wellbeing and happiness, with regular team-building activities and line manager meetings that as well as your personal wellbeing.
About the Foundation
The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women exists to create a future where women everywhere enjoy equal economic opportunities so they can thrive. Together with partners around the world, we work with women in low and middle income countries so they can start, sustain and grow successful enterprises. We collaborate to create fairer business environments so women are not constrained by gendered barriers and can reach their potential on their terms.
Since 2008, our training and mentoring services have supported more than 250,000 women to build successful micro, small and medium enterprises in over 100 countries. By blending insights from research, strong partnerships and pioneering technology we open doors for women entrepreneurs to skills, confidence, networks, finance and markets. We press for change to stop millions of women being held back from having the choice and opportunity to thrive.
Our gender transformative approach means women can achieve their own economic objectives. They create a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities. They contribute to thriving, fair economies, and global economic justice.
To find out more about our work, you can read our latest annual report here, and read our 2023-2026 organisational strategy ‘Ready for Business’ here.
How to apply
To apply, please download the job pack and send us the following:
· Covering letter addressing relevant experience for the role (one A4 page maximum). When writing your cover letter, please refer to the job description, focussing on the essential and desirable criteria.
· Current CV (two A4 pages maximum).
All applicants should have the legal right to work in the UK prior to applying.
Please send your application by 11:59 BST, Tuesday 14 May.
First round interviews will be held on 22 and 23 May.
The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position. Please let us know if you have any access requirements that you would like us to be aware of during this process.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, please note that you will only be contacted should we wish to invite you to interview.
Thank you for your interest in the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. We look forward to receiving your application.
We work with partners to eliminate barriers to entrepreneurship for women, enabling global economic gender justice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Data and Interventions Manager
CARE Head Office, London (flexible work options will be considered)
£33,000-£37,000 Dependent on experience
Full-time
Do you love seeing the difference that effective use of systems and data management can make? Are you passionate about providing excellent donor care to supporters? And are you interested in the impact of Christianity in the public square? If so, this could be the job for you.
We're currently hiring for the role of Data and Interventions Manager. This will sit within the newly formed Development Team, which will lead on fundraising and supporter relations, and help ensure excellent use of data across the organisation.
This is an exciting time to join the team, and to have significant impact across the breadth of CARE’s work. As Data and Interventions Manager you will be responsible for the provision of data and user support for all fundraising activities by ensuring that the data on the database is useable, consistent and accurate.
The successful candidate will play a vital part in making sure CARE’s data and database are managed effectively and run smoothly, including managing the development and improvement of our CRM where necessary. The position is full time and based in our London office.
For further information, read the detailed Job Profile. There is a genuine occupational requirement for this role to be filled by a Christian – see CARE’s statement of faith.
To apply, please click the link below.
The deadline for applications is 11pm on Wednesday 8th May 24.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted on the week commencing 13th May, with interviews planned in person at the CARE offices in Westminster on Thursday 23rd May.
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The Margins Project, Union Chapel’s Frontline charity, work with people who are homeless or who are at risk of homelessness and helps address pertinent social justice issues these communities face.
The charity runs three integrated programmes:
• a community drop-in programme providing access to nutritious hot meals, and limited access to showers & laundry services.
• advice and engagement programme providing one-to-one as well as group advice service on benefits and housing, and onward referrals to pertinent services.
• support employment programme offers a paid catering training to 10 people who have had experience of homelessness, substance misuse, mental ill-health, and or imprisonment.
Our range of services are designed to help guests (service users) at varying stages, from having no roof over their head to getting back into employment.
This role offers an opportunity for an experienced adviser to help shape and evolve Margins services. Experiences on the ground at the drop-in programme inform the charity’s strategic direction. The role will involve expanding our partner network to link into pertinent statutory and other charitable organisations that provide services that will help our guests with their housing, substance misuse, recidivism, and mental health challenges.
We work closely with people on an individual case work basis to get guests off the streets, into hostels or temporary accommodation where possible, and work with private and social landlords on a range of issues. We support and represent the people we work with on the phone and in person, including at the council, the doctors, the job centre, and benefits tribunals.
Our drop-ins run on Mondays and Wednesdays 11:00am to 1:00pm where attendance is currently from 65 to 75 guests. The advice and engagement worker works more intensively with smaller numbers of up to 20. The demand for more follow up work and advocacy support has been increasing over the last two years and this in-house advice worker is critical for this demand.
Working collaboratively with the Drop-in Community worker (currently vacant), the head chef, and a small group of dedicated volunteers, you will be responsible for the support of a caseload of guests, some with complex needs, and will undertake key work responsibilities including registering the guests, identifying their housing, benefit and personal needs and conducting all necessary follow ups including occasional advocacy support, where deemed necessary.
Job Title: ADVICE AND ENGAGEMENT WORKER
Responsible to: Head of Margins
Location: Margins Offices at Union Chapel, Islington, London
Salary: £32,500 - £35,000
Terms: Full time 37.5 hours per week with 1 hour unpaid for lunch.
Three-month probation, two months’ notice.
23 days annual leave + bank holidays. Workplace pension scheme (NEST)
Start date: May 2024
Purpose of Job:
• To advise and assist guests (service users) with benefit claims and related issues, e.g., Housing Benefit, DLA, PIP, Income Support, ESA, Universal Credit, and other benefits. In particular, assisting them to claim Housing Benefit and UC to reduce risk of rent arrears.
• To develop significant contact and liaison with comparable housing and benefits advice organisations.
• To encourage guests engage with Margins activities, and where practicable, with the wider Union Chapel activities.
• To develop, facilitate and deliver group advice workshops/training programmes and open discussions forums to engage guests who historically do not engage with Union Chapel.
• To Refer Margins guests to relevant internal and external services.
• In liaison with the head of Margins and the chef to refer potential candidates to Margins’ Supported Employment Programme.
The Advice and Engagement Worker will have an active role in identifying and engaging guests as well as referring potential candidates to the Supported Employment Programme, a programme anticipated to expand beyond its current services in Margins catering.
Responsible For:
• Working with caseload of guests
• With the support of drop-in services community worker (currently vacant) to ensure the smooth running of the drop-in services
• Identifying opportunities to improve services both at a project and organisational level.
• Assist the Head of Margins in ensuring that the Margins Project remains GDPR compliant.
• Represent the organisation effectively internally and externally.
• Working in partnership with statutory and other charities to deliver co-ordinated support to guests.
• Identify relevant training opportunities in capacity building.
• Initial liaison with and acting as the first referral contact for the Supported Employment Programme
Key Duties:
• To encourage and assist guests achieve the maximum income from benefits to which they are entitled to, and to refer to relevant support services such as mental health, social services, community support.
• To advise guests on basic budgeting and where applicable to refer to Tenancy Support Officers or outside agencies for more complex help.
• To liaise closely with local authorities, social, and private landlords to try to achieve the best outcome for our guests.
• To identify if the guest is accessioning the right benefit that will support their long-term wellbeing.
• To support newly arrived refugees with their housing and benefit advice needs.
• To actively assist guests with formal appeals against Local Authority, DWP and HMRC decisions regarding benefit entitlement. Representing at Appeal Tribunals.
• To signpost guests to resources that can assist them in finding work.
• When needed, signposting guests to specialist providers in mental health or drug and alcohol support services.
• To Support guests on paying their rent, including providing advice on benefits and debt management.
• To Address breaches of occupancy agreements and develop strategies that would prevent and avoid eviction.
• To assist guests with backdated claims for Benefit by supporting their applications through to completion.
• To ensure all guests’ files are up-to-date and that data is captured on our management system.
• To provide written reports and statistics as and when requested.
• To attend supervision, training, and meetings as and when required.
• To provide advocacy support to guests as and when required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential:
• Good knowledge of the benefits system, including Universal Credit.
• Experience of working with homeless and marginalised people and understanding of the issues that face them.
• Experience of working or collaborating with people with mental health issues.
• Experience of working with refugees and their needs.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours.
• Embrace a strength-based approach.
• A clear understanding of professional boundaries.
• A knowledge of the best practice in Safeguarding Adult procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skill.
• Ability to work proactively as part of a team.
• Ability to plan, manage and action follow-ups on time and manage and contain workload.
• Proficient in IT skills and competence in Microsoft Office applications.
• Committed to personal and professional development through ongoing training.
Desirable:
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience of providing advice to vulnerable groups
• Experience of delivering provision for the benefit of vulnerable backgrounds
Equal Opportunities:
• Ensure consistent and effective implementation of Union Chapel Equal Opportunities & Diversity policy and procedures.
• Positively promote an environment which respects and values the diversity of staff, volunteers, and Guests.
This is a guide to the nature of the work required of the Advice and Engagement Worker. It is therefore not comprehensive or restrictive and may be reviewed with the postholder and the line manager from time to time. The post holder may undertake any other reasonable duties within the capabilities and scope of the post as specified by their line manager. In such circumstances appropriate training will be provided.
How to apply
Please apply with your CV and a support statement, both no more than two pages, outlining your skills and experiences to meet the criteria of the role, why you want to work for Union Chapel Project and your availability to start with “Advice and Engagement Worker” in the subject line. Please also complete our Equal Opportunities Form.
Closing date: Tuesday 30 April 2024, 8am
Interviews will take place w/c 13 May 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Thurrock CVS are passionate about supporting, developing and promoting the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise Sector, and recognise that as a sector, we are better together.
We are looking for someone who can take a lead in supporting three of the four key functions of infrastructure and includes leadership & advocacy, partnerships & collaborations and capacity building for the sector. These characterise the role of Thurrock CVS and help to support and strengthen locally based voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations and showcase the strength and worth of the sector.
In addition to the support to the sector, you will manage a fund developed to support the sector, overseeing the administration and governance of the fund, and supporting a wider team in building relationships with businesses to drive the social responsibility agenda.
We are looking for someone with experience of working and developing the VCFSE sector, including organisational structures such as in incorporated charities, CIC’s etc, training, funding advice, policy guidance and general support around funding and grant applications
This is a demanding role and requires someone with tenacity and a real interest in people and social action. Superb communication skills are a must, at all levels, as well as a good understanding of an organisations development and structure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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An exciting opportunity to help lead The Maypole Project into our next exciting phase of growth and development; an opportunity not only to help shape the future of the charity, but in turn transform the lives of hundreds of children and young people with complex medical needs.
The Maypole Project has, for over 20 years, been supporting families through the toughest and most stressful periods of their lives following a child’s diagnosis with complex medical needs. The diagnosis of a complex need in childhood can affect people from all walks of life, can impact all aspects of their lives, and brings with it a lifetime rollercoaster of events and emotions. The Maypole Project promises to be alongside every family member, every step of their way to help them live their lives to the fullest.
To fulfil our five-year strategic development plan, we are seeking key skills in our new CEO which will be increasing our ability to reach out to as many people in need of The Maypole Project expertise in psychological and social support by creating new partnerships, new support networks and reaching into new geographical areas,
Reporting directly to the Chair of the Board of Trustees and with the support of Head of Developments, the CEO will lead the management of the organisation, drive its strategic development and, together with the Board, secure the future success of the organisation.
The post holder will promote The Maypole Project, its ambitions, values and objectives through every aspect of their work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced people manager who is used to working in community settings? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of elders by reducing loneliness and isolation?
We are recruiting a new Elders Core Programme Manager to lead and motivate a team of part-time staff and volunteers in our community centre in Battersea. The role will suit someone who engages well with elders, is friendly, kind, solution-focused and able to manage a busy workload."
About Katherine Low Settlement
Katherine Low Settlement is a charity that has been serving Battersea and the wider Wandsworth community since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities and enable people to challenge and find ways out of poverty and isolation.
We run a range of our own community projects to tackle poverty and isolation, and empower and support children, young people and their families, older people, women and refugee communities. We campaign for social change. We also incubate and support local charities and social businesses to thrive, so together we can meet the diverse needs of the local communities of Wandsworth. Each week we work with 28+ charities supporting more than 1,000 people.
Katherine Low Settlement’s work with older people
Katherine Low Settlement has worked with older people since its conception in 1924.They are a core part of the community that we continue to work with. We provide, often in partnership, a range of projects and activities for older people including health and wellbeing; creative arts; intergenerational work; connecting people and trips/outings. Our services include an Older People's Lunch Club, Contact Club, T’ai Chi for Elders, exercise and social sessions, and support online.
We work with older people to:
• Encourage active and independent living
• Reduce isolation and loneliness
• Improve well-being and prevent ill-health
• Enable older residents to be dynamic and contributing members of the Wandsworth community.
Key Objectives for the Elders Core Service Manager Role:
- Team Leadership: Lead a team of dedicated part-time paid staff and volunteers, including a cook, support worker, minibus driver, and sessional workers.
- Day-to-Day Management: Manage the day-to-day operations of the Elders Core Service, including the lunch club, transport, social sessions, and overseeing the one-to-one work of the core team.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the wider team to provide a hands-on program that builds on older people's strengths and potential.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Support the monitoring and evaluation of the project in collaboration with the Head of Programme.
- Budget Management: Ensure the program operates within budget constraints.
- Member Engagement: Support the planning of the core program with input from elder members and the wider team.
- Recruitment and Support: Recruit and support new and existing members (service users).
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Delivery
- Planning and Oversight: Ensure that all service output aligns with KLS' vision, mission, values, and charitable objectives. Organize and promote one-off activities throughout the year.
- Transport Management: Manage the transport offer, including route planning and pick-up schedules.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate activity records, registers, and casework notes for the core team.
- Outreach and Support: Conduct outreach work with older people in the community, oversee home visits, and manage a small caseload.
2. Staff and Volunteer Management
- Recruitment and Line Management: Recruit and manage the Outreach and Support Workers, Lunch Club Cook, and relevant social activities workers and volunteers.
- Performance Management: Use performance management and quality systems to monitor and evaluate the project's work and processes.
3. Relationships, Communication, and Networks
- Member Engagement: Build and sustain strong relationships with elder members.
- Communication: Oversee communication for the Core Programme, including newsletters, activities calendar, annual reports, and social media platforms.
- Meetings: Attend meetings on behalf of the Core Programme as required.
4. Finance
- Budget Management: Manage project areas to budget and maintain financial records as agreed with the Head of Programme.
5. Other Duties
- Professional Development: Participate in regular management supervision and annual appraisal. Identify job-related development and training needs.
- Professional Conduct: Professionally undertake roles, maintaining a high-quality standard of work in line with KLS's aims, values, and ethos.
Join us if you are an experienced people manager who is friendly, kind, and adept at handling a busy workload. We need someone who can motivate staff and volunteers, engage effectively with elders, and remain solution-focused in all situations. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults in Battersea and are ready to lead a dedicated team, this role is for you.
Dates
Closing Date for Applications: 23:59 on 15th May 2024
Interview Date: 21st May 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home based with UK-wide travel, as required/on occasion
Contract details: 18 months, Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £32,500-£38,000 per annum (pro-rata)
Hours: Part-time (21-28 hours per week – to be discussed)
Directorate: Professional Services
Reporting to: Head of Finance
Responsible for: N/A
This is a new role working closely with the Head of Finance to support NFCC to manage our contracts and written agreements from drafting to completion. The role will work to support the wider staff team.
What you will be doing:
- Drafting and/or amending and negotiating contracts and other written agreements, such as Data Sharing Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements/Non-Disclosure Agreements, taking into consideration any relevant funding terms and conditions.
- Drafting and/or amending and negotiating other types of agreements from time to time as instructed
- Working with the NFCC staff team to produce relevant documentation required for procurement processes
- Completing research and due diligence checks on potential suppliers or partners
- Articulating, capturing and implementing contractual issues
- Negotiating contract terms with both internal and external entities
- Reviewing existing contracts and updating them
- Support contract owners to ensure effective monitoring of contractual performance
- Analysing risks associated with specific contract terms
- Creating language standards for new contract documents or existing ones
- Providing detailed reporting to the involved parties at the end of a contract
- Producing timely and relevant reporting on procurement and contract activity.
- Managing the insurance renewal processes for the organisation.
Who we are looking for:
A proactive, analytical individual with experience of draft contracts and other written agreements. You will need to have excellent attention to detail and be comfortable using MS Office applications and other IT systems such as Sage.
Applications from individuals looking for between 21-28 working hours are welcomed.
What you can expect:
We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. Wellbeing, reward, recognition, and personal development are not just words we talk about, we put them into action daily.
We offer an enhanced annual leave allowance of 26 days (pro-rata) plus bank holidays, health care cashback plan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support flexitime working.
How to apply:
Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply now’ button below. CV’s will not be accepted for this position.
NFCC is an independent membership association and the professional voice of UK fire and rescue services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) is a leading UK charity dedicated to improving the health and dignity of Palestinians affected by conflict, occupation, and displacement. With a focus on the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, we provide vital health and medical care to those in need, particularly in crisis zones like Gaza. As part of our commitment to meeting the growing needs of the communities we serve, we're expanding our team.
The ideal candidate will have responsibilities that include monitoring compliance with MAP’s financial and procurement policies, developing strong cash and treasury management policies, and managing financial accounting systems. You will also ensure timely and accurate preparation of annual statutory accounts, compliance with relevant accounting and legal requirements, and submission of necessary returns to regulatory bodies.
Duties and key responsibilities
Leadership, Collaboration & Line Management
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Support the Director of Operations through preparation for and reporting to governance meetings.
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Participate actively as a member of the Leadership Team.
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Provide leadership, direction, training, and motivation as appropriate to the UK Finance Manager, and the overseas Finance Managers in conjunction with overseas Directors.
Finance Policy & Process Management
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Be responsible for monitoring compliance with MAP’s financial and procurement policies and review and update these policies on a regular basis.
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Develop and implement strong cash and treasury management policies and procedures.
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Manage and develop all financial accounting systems in consultation with the Head of Reporting to ensure they are fit for purpose.
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Help to ensure value for money and the effective use of funds across the organisation.
Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
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Manage the ongoing relationships with the external auditors.
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Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of the annual statutory accounts for the annual audit and implement recommendations from the auditors and/or Board.
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Monitor institutional income and related contracts and ensure that all restricted income, including Zakat, is properly accounted for.
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Ensure the financial management of MAP is compliant with relevant accounting, legal, HMRC and tax requirements, including VAT and corporation tax, and that the correct returns are made.
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Submit the necessary returns and maintain our records with the Charity Commission and Companies House on a timely basis.
Cashflow & Bank Account Management
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Manage the ongoing relationships with MAP’s banks in the UK.
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Maintain UK bank accounts and ensure financial governance is in place for overseas bank accounts.
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Ensure bank mandates and online banking operations are reviewed and updated on time.
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Monitor and manage the organisation's cash flow to ensure there are sufficient currency funds to meet operational needs.
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Review fund and payment requests from overseas offices and that planned activities are within budget.
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Release all payments from UK bank accounts, including UK payroll.
Financial Controls
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Implement appropriate internal controls, policies, and procedures to protect against fraud and misappropriation.
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Oversee and manage all payroll budgets and forecasts.
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Oversee the payroll functions, ensuring adequate internal controls and approvals are in place and adhered to, and all statutory requirements are met.
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Ensure regular reconciliations are made between the accounting system and the CRM.
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Oversee legacy administration liaising with the Legacy Advisor.
Risk Management
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Risk management – manage strategic and operational financial risks working with the Head of Internal Audit & Compliance.
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Maintain insurance policies across all MAP offices to ensure appropriate and adequate risk mitigation and meet statutory requirements.
Person Specification
Experience
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Extensive experience in a finance leadership role within a complex charitable organisation, working internationally.
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Experience of UK charity finance practice and governance - UK Charities SORP FRS 102.
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Excellent technical knowledge and skills in accountancy principles, governance, and standards, including preparation of statutory accounts.
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Successful track record of managing financial systems, and cashflow.
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Experience of working in a multi-currency organisation.
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Ability to contribute to the management of in-country finance colleagues, while not taking direct line-management responsibility for them.
Skills and abilities
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Leadership skills to undertake a complex management role in an international organisation.
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Excellent staff management, communication, and inter-personal skills.
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Clear written /verbal communication skills, with the ability to present.
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Strong decision-making skills and ability to translate priorities into operational goals and plans.
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Excellent IT skills, including experience of using Office 365 software.
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Solution-focused approach, ability to work under pressure.
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Fluent written and spoken English.
Knowledge
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Thorough understanding of financial accounting principles and techniques, particularly those relating to charities including charity regulations and the SORP.
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Knowledge of the taxation regime for UK charities.
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An appreciation of the political complexities in the Middle East region, of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and of the position of the Palestinian refugee population in regions where MAP operates.
Education
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A recognised professional Accounting Qualification, for example ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA.
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A commitment to continuing professional development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is a 6 month maternity cover role to help deliver a major project to ensure that Muscular Dystrophy UK’s support is accessible to individuals and communities that we aren’t currently reaching or engaging with; to broaden the general reach of our support by working in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and colleagues; and to recruit volunteers to support with this project.
You will support the Head of Regional Support, Outreach, and Information to identify and implement a sustainable model for broadening our reach.
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK. In the last three years, there have been more than 10 new treatments – we want to continue this work and need your help so we can fund more research and support for families with a muscle-wasting condition.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, ride to work scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.
Location: We operate a hybrid model (home and office, SE1).
*Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Bendrigg
We make adventure accessible, working together to overcome barriers and transform lives.
The spirit of adventure is incredible. A bona fide superpower that can fill any one of us with conviction and confidence, with new abilities and renewed agency. And it’s universal too – not the exclusive preserve of the advantaged and non-disabled. It’s for everyone, because we’re making sure it is.
At Bendrigg, we have the setting and the scenery, the equipment and the expertise, the people and the passion. Together we have a limitless supply of adventure. With a limitless determination to improve people’s lives.
Because we know that, whatever adventure means to each individual, it has the power to empower. To challenge and inspire, to tear down barriers and build up possibilities, to create real and lasting change. Above all, it has the power to change minds – within those individuals and across our whole society: changing the way people see their world, and changing the way the world sees them.
At Bendrigg we create change, one adventure at a time.
The role: Fundraising Manager
We are seeking a Fundraising Manager with a passion for our mission, who will build positive relationships to secure significant income, working together to harness the power of adventure to create lasting change and transform communities for all.
This is a new role, leading our small but growing Fundraising Team, and having a real input into our plans and strategies for the future. Reporting to the Head of Business Development, the successful candidate will oversee all fundraising income generation activity and lead on our Major Donor Giving Programme. A typical week could involve meeting with prospective donors, developing a case for support for a new stream of work, supporting team members to develop their own fundraising skills, and working with other departments to raise awareness of Bendrigg’s work.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned fundraiser to join and lead a forward-thinking and inclusive team and develop Bendrigg’s fundraising to support our new Strategic Plan. This opportunity is open to those wishing to work remotely (there would be an expectation to attend the office for a minimum of 2 weeks during the induction process, and thereafter at least 3 days per month throughout the year), looking for a hybrid working pattern or wanting to be fully office-based. The role is full time, however part-time on a minimum of 0.8FTE would be considered for the ideal candidate.
We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, irrespective of gender, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, or criminal records.
Working at Bendrigg
Whilst at Bendrigg, our visitors feel ‘celebrated’ rather than just ‘accommodated’ and we want no different for our staff. We understand that everyone is different and try to be as flexible as possible. We are proud to offer a caring and supportive working environment with a number of benefits including:
· Holidays: Staff receive 30 days paid holiday plus bank holidays (FTE, part-time pro-rata).
· Lunch: lunch and refreshments are provided for anyone working on-site from our amazing catering team.
· Training: personal and professional development is actively encouraged and rewarded. Staff are provided with opportunities for external training as well as a number of internal training sessions throughout the year.
· Pension: All employees can take advantage of our pension arrangements whereby contributions of 5% from the employee are matched by 5% from Bendrigg.
· Sick pay: company sick pay starting at 1 month full pay in any 12 month period after the first 6-months, and rising to 3 months full pay (in any 12 month period) after 2 years of service, and 6 months full pay (in any 12 month period) after 5 years of service.
· Maternity & Paternity Pay: Statutory Maternity & Paternity Pay
· Parental leave: We understand that you may need time to settle children into a new school, or you may want to spend more time with a child. Bendrigg offers 18 weeks unpaid leave for each child up to their 18th birthday (maximum of 4 weeks per year).
· Emergency Dependant & Compassionate leave: Up to 5 paid days per year
How to Apply
If you feel you could belong at Bendrigg then please download the full job description for more information. Please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing how you fit the person specification. A strong cover letter will include:
· why you want to work at Bendrigg and why this role appeals to you personally,
· highlights of your previous experience, knowledge, skills, and personal attributes that clearly and succinctly match the person specification.
For more information
We welcome informal enquiries so please do contact our office if you have any questions.
All enquiries relating to this post should be made to: Sarah Garman, Head of Business Development
Please ensure that a CV and cover letter is submitted. A strong cover letter will include:
• why you want to work at Bendrigg and why this role appeals to you personally,
• highlights of your previous experience, knowledge, skills, and personal attributes that clearly and succinctly match the person specification.
We make adventure accessible, working together to overcome barriers and transform lives.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
This is an exciting new post which will aim to provide support as The Maypole Project develops as a charity and service provider to children with complex medical needs and their families.
What you will do:
- Provide administrative and technical support to the team
- Scheduling appointments both internal and external
- Travel management, preparation of travel itineraries
- Preparing equipment and materials for client meetings
- Manage and support with ad hoc projects
- Gatekeeping calls
- Creation of content and presentations
- Assisting with reports and evaluations
- Collation of data
- Attending fundraising and support events and activities when required
- Ad hoc administrative duties, such as office stocks and supplies
- Assisting on website, newsletter and social media management
This role description does not provide an exhaustive list of tasks but gives an indication of the main areas of work. It is not a definitive document and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in the light of organisational change. This role should be undertaken within the philosophies, values, policies, and protocols of the organisation. All employees are responsible for keeping their knowledge updated as changes are made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.