Executive Assistant needed to ensure CEO is super efficient and keep the organisation running smoothly. Humour, loyalty, flexibility and pzzazz with IT will be appreciated and rewarded with respect, variety and massive job satisfaction.  You need to be able to multi task, organise, forward plan and support the CEO to meet deadlines, achieve quality and compliance and more. You need to be a team player, tactful and professional. The post is brand new as the charity is growing (again) and so there is potential for you to mould the role and develop it, long term.

INTERVIEWS AND ASSESSMENT CENTRE ARE 6TH JANUARY 2021

Please note that we are open to homeworking but the role will require regular travel to London. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Health and Safety Officer to join our expanding Facilities team.

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 14,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.

We are seeking a Health & Safety Officer to be responsible with the development and maintenance of high standards in Health & Safety policy and practice throughout Dogs Trust. As the successful candidate, you will conduct site visits, carrying out risk assessments and audits, ensuring timely implementation of improvement measures. You will also be responsible with the H&S reporting system (Info Exchange), providing advice across departments and helping with any practical difficulties.

Having experience in a previous hands-on facilities role, you will have working knowledge of health and safety legislation and good practice. The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated, with a flexible but methodical approach to work and happy to work in a busy team environment. You should have excellent communication skills, along with good organisational and interpersonal skills and competent in Microsoft Office software.

A commitment to the aims and objectives of Dogs Trust, willingness to travel and a full manual driving licence are essential.

Are you a professional Office Manager with a genuine interest in Human Rights?

Prospectus are delighted to be partnering with Praxis Community Projects to appoint their new Office Manager. Our client is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting people who have migrated and are in crisis or at- risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face.

Reporting to the Head of Finance & Resources, you will ensure the safe and efficient running of the Praxis advice centre as well as delivering smooth operations by working on key areas including reception, building and office services, health and safety at work, HR administration, contracts, relevant policies and administrative systems. You will have the responsibility for management of the building, its services and equipment; liaising with the landlord; organising necessary repairs and managing caretaking. You will undertake due diligence in relation to all potential suppliers and contractors and support the work of the finance manager by taking responsibility for petty cash administration. Alongside spearheading on office management, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing health and safety compliance at Praxis to include inspections, audits, risk assessments, certifications, and related record keeping.

To be successful, you will be a pro-active, creative, resourceful and highly organised professional with substantial experience in a similar role within a charity or public sector organisation. You will have solid all-round administration skills and a flair for facilities as well as the capability to nurture professional relationships with multiple external and internal stakeholders. You will have some knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance frameworks including GDPR and an understanding of safeguarding and risk management. Last but not least, you will be confident using Microsoft Office 365 and similar software packages.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

To register your interest and find out more about this unique opportunity, please submit a copy of your CV in Word doc format. Supporting statements are not required at this stage of the application process.

Please note, we are currently experiencing high volumes of interest in vacancies so it may not be possible to answer any individual queries on positions prior to an application or registration.