We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Administrator to support the Head of Volunteering & Employee Engagement in the People Directorate to provide first line response and dedicated PA / Administration support to enable them to carry out their role as efficiently as possible.

Senior Administrator - People Directorate
Reference: AUG20215910
Location: Flexible
Salary: £18,250.00 - £20,246.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, Annual Leave

You’ll develop a strong understanding of the requirements of their role to be able to pre-empt and manage demands on their time. You’ll see potential issues on the horizon and be proactive in solving them as well as dealing with confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

You’ll be motivated to work as part of the network of Senior Administrators and PA’s across the RSPB, providing comprehensive administrative support and making links across the Directorates. Developing and establishing relationships with colleagues at all levels will be an essential part of the role alongside representing the RSPB with external partners, agencies and other third parties. Excellent communication skills via phone, email, video calls, and face to face will therefore be key.

There’ll be a variety of administrative tasks including, managing a complex diary, organising and facilitating large meetings and providing first line support to the Senior Leadership Team, and so applicants will need to be competent in using the Microsoft office suite. The day will bring variety and pace, so you’ll be hungry to develop new ways to do things, look for efficiencies and improvements and bring an organised approach to competing priorities. Above all else, you’ll play your part in saving nature. This role is your chance to help in that mission. What do you say?

What we need from you:

• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences through a variety of media.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (especially Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), plus the ability to impart this knowledge to others.
• Able to make the best use of time particularly when under pressure from competing priorities, prioritising and delegating tasks effectively, during periods of both low and high demand
• Able to identify and act on opportunities for continually improving ways of working
• Experience in providing dedicated personal administrative support to senior staff and additional cover when required.
• Able to deal with confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Previous PA experience – desirable.

This is a Permanent, Full Time role 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: 23:59, 05 September 2021

Interested?

Please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

We are looking for an experienced Learning and Development Manager.  You will play a critical role in helping to create a culture of continuous learning and personal growth by designing and delivering a range of initiatives which support and enable individuals to develop their skills, knowledge and experience, add value and drive organisational performance.

As part of the wider HR and Volunteer Management Team, you will work effectively as an integral part to the team by providing input and support into the organisational and functional strategic plans and support organisational wide initiatives and projects. In addition, the Learning and Development Manager will proactively contribute to the development of policy, processes and procedures, along with providing comprehensive guidance and support across the charity.

You will be part of an organisation that has been recognised as an outstanding place to work.  You will be recognised and rewarded for your contribution and be given the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and experience.  With your passion, enthusiasm and desire to add value and make a difference, you will help to create a world free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join an award-winning team which continuously add value and make a difference.

Your key responsibilities:

• Provide input and support into the organisational and functional strategic plans and support organisational wide initiatives and projects, particularly from a change management and EDI perspective.
• Design, deliver and embed various L&D initiatives through a variety of blended learning options such as coaching, mentoring, on-the-job training, classroom training, bite-size learning, action learning sets and e-learning.
• Identify opportunities to maximise digital learning tools and interventions that support the L&D strategy and create flexible and innovative programmes.
• Provide support with delivering and embedding the Leadership Development Programme for Line Managers and employees.
• Develop and implement an internal mentoring programme, coaching programme and job shadowing scheme which enables employees to build on their skills, knowledge and experience and encourages opportunities for personal growth.
• Provide support and guidance to Line Managers and employees to identify learning and development needs.
• Create opportunities which enable volunteers to continue to develop their skills, knowledge and experience and increase their understanding of dementia.

You will need:

• A learning & development qualification or significant experience working in an L&D environment, as well as having a coaching qualification or relevant experience.   
• Insight and knowledge of developing and implementing learning technology solutions and online learning materials.
• A broad range of experience in designing, implementing and evaluating a variety of L&D initiatives which support individual, team and organisational needs.
• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to build relationships and deliver engaging/creative learning to different audiences.
• Good organisational skills, with an ability to plan and prioritise work to meet the emerging needs.
• Strong attention to detail, a proactive and pragmatic approach, with an ability to remain calm under pressure.

Additional Information:

Location:   Flexible, with approximately two days a week working from the office at Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £43,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.

How to apply:

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.  Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either the application or interview stage, please contact us.

The closing date for applications is the 7 November 2021, with interviews to be held on 11 November 2021 and final interviews on 16 November 2021.We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV and covering letter to your application and track the status of your application.

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

About Wood Green

Our vision is for every pet to have a home where they are loved, well cared for and enjoy positive relationships with their owners.

We are committed to providing our pets with outstanding care and secure and loving homes and supporting pet owners and the wider community to build rewarding relationships with pets

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join Wood Green as Head of People Services, delivering an end-to-end service across the colleague lifecycle and developing creative and relevant people innovations. You will work collaboratively across the wider People and Culture team to create a people experience and employment brand that reflects our vision and values.

We recognise the value the difference all our people bring to delivering outstanding services to pets and their owners and you will be passionate about driving and embedding an inclusive culture where people feel valued and fully engaged. You will assess organisational and people analytics to inform the direction of our people strategy and drive effective people performance through strategic workforce planning, business partnering, people management and reward and recognition strategies.

Working in partnership with leaders and key stakeholders you will shape, develop and deliver people plans and solutions in line with directorate needs and the strategic priorities of the Charity.

Whilst inspiring new thinking and challenging existing practices you will also ensure the legal and regulatory compliance of people solutions, providing expertise on people policies, processes and technologies which empower people to manage their own career and people transactions.

About you

To be successful in this role you will be:

• degree educated and qualified to CIPD Level 5 or equivalent
• an experienced HR Generalist with expertise in a number of disciplines across HR and payroll systems, service design and process optimisation, reward and recognition, policy development, ER and workforce engagement
• customer obsessed with proven success in a HR leadership role implementing a people solutions with measurable results
• an influential business partner with ability to working closely with senior management and key stakeholders across the charity to inspire, coach, influence and shape the future business
• able to evidence your analytical ability to evaluate opportunities, risks and people implications
• a creative problem solver who can challenge and resolve issues with innovative solutions at pace
• an excellent communicator who is credible with ability to build and foster influential relationships
• able to handle complex and sometimes difficult situations with compassion, thought and confidence
• up to date and interested in leading edge thinking and best practice approaches to HR, including employment law

If you are reading through this and it matches your desire to make a difference and aligns with your experience, we would love to hear from you.

Please forward us an up to date copy of your cv along with a supporting statement highlighting why you feel you are the person for the role. This role requires applicants to undertake an online psychometric assessment as part of the selection process.

We may close this role earlier than advertised if we receive a large number of suitable applications.

Salary c£45000, dependent on experience.