Head Of Technology And Workplace Services Jobs in Compton, West Midlands
We are looking for a capable, proactive person to support the programme from initial mobilisation through to an eventual large-scale trial. The Senior Programme Support Officer will support the Head of Programmes to develop, mobilise and deliver Building Futures. The postholder will take the lead on specific tasks, and coordinate the work of the wider cross-organisational Building Futures team.
You will liaise with external partners and stakeholders, as well as supporting multiple internal customers and workstreams, often to tight deadlines. You will support key external engagement processes, in particular our programme Steering Group and Youth Advisory Group, working with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of these meetings and capture key decisions and inputs to feed back into programme delivery.
This is primarily a project management role, enabling a new cross-functional team to work effectively and efficiently together on a complex, fast-moving and high profile programme. As well as dealing with tasks as they emerge, you will work across the team to keep track of progress, identifying any issues and risks, and enabling the Head of Programmes and other internal stakeholders to gain an overview of the programme as a whole.
This role can be based at any of our hubs located in London, Birmingham or Leeds. We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home. For more information, please download the job recruitment pack.
We are expanding our Programmes & Grants team and have a number of opportunities available on our website.
The young people we aim to serve – and the challenges they face - are all unique. We are looking to build a team that reflects this diversity. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, class, religion, identity, and experience forms the cornerstone of our work. We are an equal opportunities, Living Wage and Disability Confident employer and encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds representative of our communities. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, where employees are encouraged to have a voice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our dynamic programme and grants team at Youth Futures is looking for a capable, proactive person to provide administrative support to ensure the smooth running of our grant-making lifecycle.
The key purpose of the role is to help the team embed and further enhance our grant management processes. This will include administering our grant database, checking payments, dealing with enquiries and overall record keeping. You will support the coordination of grant making processes from end-to-end, facilitating clear communication and effective collaboration across internal colleagues and our grant administration partner.
You will bring a proactive, hands-on approach, supporting multiple internal customers and strands of activity while working to tight deadlines. The role would be a great opportunity for someone interested in youth employment or grantmaking to gain relevant experience and exposure to our work. We are expanding our Programmes & Grants team and have a number of opportunities available.
This is a part time role (22.5 hours per week) and can be based at any of our hubs located in London, Birmingham or Leeds.
For more information, please download the job recruitment pack.
We are expanding our Programmes & Grants team and have a number of opportunities available on website.
The young people we aim to serve – and the challenges they face - are all unique. We are looking to build a team that reflects this diversity. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, class, religion, identity, and experience forms the cornerstone of our work. We are an equal opportunities, Living Wage and Disability Confident employer and encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds representative of our communities. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, where employees are encouraged to have a voice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Life:
Life's a national pregnancy support charity that helps over 60,000 people a year. Through our services, we help people - whoever they are - to meet pregnancy or pregnancy loss with courage and dignity so they can flourish.
Our services include:
- Supported housing and community support
- Counselling and skilled listening
- Free pregnancy tests and baby supplies
- Crafting content that educates the public about pregnancy, pregnancy loss and our work
Our values:
All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values:
- Humanity – All people are special and equal.
- Solidarity – We’re with you and for you.
- Community – We’re better together.
- Charity – Doing good for one another.
- Common good – Building a better world.
We are looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic customer service professional with previous charity experience and experience of supporter relationship work to join our Fundraising team.
This is a new post that will oversee the development and implementation of a Supporter Experience strategy in line with income generation priorities and objectives.
We are looking for someone who is a data driven and innovative professional, passionate about delivering high class journeys for Life supporters with the overall aim of increasing net income and converting supporters into donors.
We are looking for a committed individual who can implement strategic plans and create operational business plans. You will manage and motivate a small team and have an advanced use and understanding of CRM databases to manage supporters and maximise their value.
Benefits:
At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:
- Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays, (for full-time positions, pro-rated for part-time positions)
- Paid DBS check
- Birthday Leave
- Extra annual leave for long term service
- Length of service awards
- Company Pension Scheme
- Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge
Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding and Equality
Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.
How to Apply:
If you think you have the skills to offer us, please send a CV and covering letter to Life jobs
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the position
The primary role of the Governance Assistant is to provide administrative support to the workstreams under the Head of Governance, which include but are not limited to, annual work plan, royal charter, bylaws, elections, policies and procedures and GDPR compliance.
The Governance Assistant will act with integrity, positivity, energy, and adaptability, using their skills to build effective relationships and work within a shared vision.
The Governance Assistant will be a member of the Business Administration Team and will focus on supporting the Head of Governance to ensure the maintenance of high-quality governance processes within the organisation.
Key relationships
The Governance Assistant will be expected to establish and maintain effective working relationships with these key positions within the College of Paramedics including:
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Head of Governance;
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Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive;
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Other members of the Business Administration Team;
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President and Vice President;
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Chief Operating Officer;
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Chief Executive Group;
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Chairs and Members of the Paramedic and Student Councils;
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Administrative, membership, marketing, IT, and finance staff;
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Board of Trustees
The Governance Assistant’s duties and responsibilities include:
Governance
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Work closely with the Head of Governance to ensure the charity is compliant with regulatory requirements
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Maintain a good understanding of the governance processes and requirements, and work closely with the Head of Governance to ensure they are efficiently and effectively managed
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Maintain a good understanding of the implications for the role and organisation of the requirements of GDPR and other relevant legislation
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Maintain a good understanding of the need for effective policies and procedures, sustained within a robust review process
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Support the efficient and effective day-to-day functioning and co-ordination of the administrative activities associated with governance within the College of Paramedics
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Prioritise and time manage the administrative workload appropriately to meet specific deadlines.
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Support the Head of Governance on the election of trustees and member representatives as required, working with the Membership, Marketing and Engagement team and liaising with candidates, election services and incumbents.
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Provide administrative support for various governance aspects around the Board, Councils, member meetings, reporting and the Chief Executive Group
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Provide administrative support for aspects of Board Meetings/Committees and resources in the absence of the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive
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Support with timely production of relevant minutes, reports, action summaries and follow ups alongside the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive and Head of Governance
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Coordinate travel, venue bookings and accommodation for Board, Committees and Councils where appropriate
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Provide administrative support to the Royal Charter project
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Work closely with the Head of Governance to ensure relevant information is shared with third parties or stakeholders
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Oversee the formatting and editing process associated with key documents, in line with branding guidelines;
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Develop and maintain effective electronic filing systems ensuring that information is kept securely and is accessible as appropriate;
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Attend physical meetings at locations within the United Kingdom, as required;
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Undertake other tasks or projects that may arise;
Business Administration
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Providing cover and administrative support to the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive and Personal Assistant in any absence or when the needs of the business demand
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Coordinating electronic diaries;
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The coordination and business arrangements for College of Paramedics meetings, including serving as a Secretariat for meetings, various established or short-term functions of the College. This includes but is not limited to preparing agendas, taking minutes, action logs, sourcing venues, liaising with delegates, booking travel and accommodation, catering, sourcing audio visual equipment and facilitating remote attendance, collating meeting documentation, recording minutes and /actions;
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Assist with the co-ordination of General Enquiries received by the College of Paramedics over the phone or via email/dedicated mailbox, including tracking responses to ensure all enquires are dealt with in a timely manner;
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Undertake and complete an ongoing development review process, set by, and reviewed on an ongoing basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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| 37.5 Hours per week, Part time may be considered | YMCA City Gateway Office/Black Country Wide
Are you an experienced regional manager, passionate about early years education and quality assurance? Do you have experience of multi-site operational management or are you looking for the next step in your career? If so, YMCA Black Country Group wants you!
What You'll Do:
• Actively lead a team of Nursery Managers to ensure excellence in early years education, being a visible role model for quality and best practise.
• Serve as the key point of contact for Ofsted, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support Nursery Managers to maximise income working alongside our internal finance team.
• Maintain partnerships with stakeholders to drive business growth and development.
• Adopt the YMCA’s bespoke curriculum and pedagogy, enabling our children and families to belong, contribute and thrive.
What You'll Bring:
• Senior management experience in an early-years setting.
• Strong financial acumen and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Personal commitment to the Christian faith, and practical expression of that faith in a professional context*
Benefits
The successful applicant will also receive:
· 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
· Cycle to work scheme
· Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
· SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more
· Life Assurance scheme
And much more! Please refer to recruitment pack or job description for full details.
It is a requirement that the successful applicant will complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.
YMCA BCG is a trauma-informed organisation; we recognise and understand the widespread impact of trauma on individuals to shape policies, practices, and culture. We are sensitive and responsive to the needs of those who have endured trauma to prevent its recurrence among clients and staff.
* A Genuine Occupational Requirement in accordance with the Equalities Act 2010
Please read the Job Description / Person Specification before submitting your application. Many thanks for your interest.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.