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The Chief Executive will be responsible for providing leadership, developing, and implementing Living Well Bromley’s strategic and operational plans, leading on partnership and business development, and being an effective advocate for the charity and its beneficiaries.
They will lead a senior management team of three (the Operations Manager, Funding and Communications Manager and Advocacy Manager).They will be responsible for ensuring financial control and supporting and advising on governance best practice across all aspects of the charity.
This post is a first-tier post directly reporting to the Board of Trustees. Ideally the post holder will have a Christian faith and be committed to core Christian values.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you have experience delivering timebound Equity, Diversity and Inclusion projects?
Have you worked alongside members or volunteers previously to support them to devise and deliver progressive change initiatives?
Do you believe in the power of mentoring to improve the professional careers of everyone in society and have experience of delivering a similar project?
If you do, then join us in this new role as Inclusivity Programme Manager within our Communications Team. Alongside the interests and challenges of the role, we know that candidates also want to be enthused about the mission and values of the organisation they might be joining. IStructE is a charity and the professional body for structural engineers. We have a global membership who have designed many of the world’s iconic structures as well as many of the buildings and bridges we take almost for granted in our daily lives. Creating safer structures for the benefit of the public is at the heart of our remit and this includes environmental sustainability with structural engineers and the Institution at the heart of the impact construction has on natural resources and climate change.
We are passionate about inclusion and work hard to help those with talent, irrespective of background, to find and develop a route into the profession. Many of our members work to support the world’s most vulnerable communities, especially those living in places prone to natural hazards such as earthquakes and extreme flooding. If working as part of a staff team of about 74 people and alongside many of our members to address these issues appeals to you, then we would love to hear from you.
The Role
This is a new role which will be focused on a specific project to initially set up and support our member led Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) task group and subgroups. These task groups, with your support, will lead the direction that our EDI membership initiatives take. One of the primary core initiatives will be the delivery of a mentoring scheme for our members with an inclusivity focus.
To be shortlisted for this post, you must have:
• Excellent Project Management skills and experience
• Demonstratable knowledge of the EDI space, leading practises and ideologies
• Previous experience of working with members/volunteers including in an advisory and secretariat capacity.
• An understanding of and preferably experience of managing mentoring schemes.
Experience of working in a membership organisation or knowledge of the engineering profession would be advantageous.
What we can offer you:
• 25 days paid annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays and flexi leave
• A pension scheme with up to 9% employer contributions
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Continuous Professional Development
Working Conditions:
We are based on the edge of the City of London, our office is bright, modern, and open plan. We are an inclusive and friendly workforce. We are presently operating a working model of office based and remote working and envisage operating a longer-term hybrid working model.
Additional information:
For more information including a full job description and candidate privacy policy, visit our website.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to complete your application or would like us to apply reasonable adjustments when reviewing your application, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss your needs.
Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore, we urge candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications are sifted on receipt and shortlisted candidates are contacted to invite to an interview.
The Institution does not hold a visa sponsor licence, therefore, applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK and/or require visa sponsorship in order to continue working in the UK cannot be considered.
The Institution strives to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, where we can all be ourselves. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity and the perspectives people from different backgrounds bring. Applicants will not be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion and belief or sexual orientation.
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Royal Museums Greenwich is a collection of diverse historical sites. The sites are the National Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, and the Queen’s House. Each of these sites has a unique identity and a common purpose to serve our communities, through sharing our collections and expertise. We are a place to explore the sea, space, art and history, and our strategy ‘Charting Our Course’ puts people at the core of its success.
The People and Culture team at Royal Museums Greenwich acts as a catalyst for positive change, managing human resources, promoting inclusivity, and ensuring the wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of our work. Through accessible recruitment practices, training and wellbeing programmes, and collaborative outreach endeavors, the team ensures staff at Royal Museums Greenwich are empowered to inspire, educate, and connect with a wide range of audiences.
Working in the People and Culture team and reporting to the Head of People and Culture, the Senior People Partner will be responsible for leading and managing a team, within the remit of employee relations, that delivers a high quality, inclusive, problem-solving, and people-focussed HR service to all levels of management and staff. The Senior People Partner’s role is to manage, supervise and support employee relations, employee wellbeing, and diversity and inclusion initiatives, overseeing the employee life cycle. They will also advise and coach the Talent Acquisition and Volunteer team on volunteer related cases using RMG policies.
Key responsibilities involve managing a direct caseload of complex employee relations cases, including leading on liaison with ACAS, external investigators, and legal advisors, and preparing for and attending Employment Tribunals. Further core objectives include leading the drafting of new/revisions to people policies, consultation and negotiation with relevant stakeholders, and the communication and embedding of new/revised practices across the workforce. The Senior People Partner will further build and maintain effective working relationships with the senior leadership team, acting as an expert strategic adviser on a range of employee relations matters and as a point of escalation for employee relations enquiries emerging from other teams, actively coaching, supporting, and mentoring colleagues to grow team capability and support development.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in managing an HR case work portfolio, which includes conducting discipline and grievance investigations, hearings and appeals, and ACAS Early Conciliation and Employment Tribunals, as well as overseeing attendance and performance management processes. Established success in coaching managers and leaders on various HR matters is essential to this role, empowering them to manage risk, resolve conflict, support their team members to excel at work, and foster cohesion and trust within a hybrid workforce. The postholder will have experience and interest in managing employee wellbeing and diversity and inclusion initiatives; be CIPD qualified; have excellent and adaptable organisation, communication and interpersonal skills; and will enjoy working with a variety of people, with a strong ability to listen effectively.
This is a full-time, permanent role in Band 4 – Senior Management and Senior Specialists. Core hours of work will be 36 per week, working 5 days between the hours of 9am-5pm, although due to the nature of the work, some flexibility may be required.
We offer a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity, pension, 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 1 year), training and development and an environment with flexible working options, plus many more benefits.
Salary: £50,925 per annum
We encourage you to read the candidate pack before applying for this role. The job description and person specification are included within the pack.
Diversity and inclusion are integral to our work at Royal Museums Greenwich, as we are a museum for everyone. We want to foster a spirit of inclusion, collaborative working, innovation, and valuing people as individuals whose lives have been shaped by different experiences. Therefore, we welcome applications from everyone.
We actively work with Disability Confident scheme and ask that you let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments you need or things you would like us to know during the interview process, which may include being provided the interview questions in advance, requiring a step free interview space, that you are eye-contact avoidant, or having the interview questions in a written format or additional time in timed tests, interviews or other assessment activities.
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Talent Acquisition Lead – Full Time, Permanent – Remote - £35,000 - £42,000 per annum.
Benefits:
- Training opportunities and career development
- Flexible Working
- Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme (once confirmed in post)
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- 3 well-being days per year
- Simply Health Cash Back Scheme - including but not limited to:
- Discounted gym membership
- Dental treatment cover
- Optical treatment cover
- Multiple alternative therapies
- Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
- HeadSpace App
- Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
- Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
We are The Forward Trust. We empower people to recover from addiction, supporting them to break the cycle of crime and to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.
Role Overview – Talent Acquisition Lead:
We are looking for a resilient, patient and committed team player with a confident and positive attitude to join our team in this new position!
The right candidate will not only have significant experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, but will also be skilled in working on recruitment campaigns that reach a wide range of diverse candidates.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.
Role Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for…
- Supporting the creation and implementation of The Forward Trust’s Talent Acquisition Strategy.
- Supporting resource and retention needs across the whole organisation, offering practical and innovative ideas.
- Enabling and empowering hiring managers to effectively hire into positions, focusing on challenging areas of the business.
- Work with the HR team and wider organisation to promote The Forward Trust as a great employer, internally and externally.
- Collaborating positively with the team and wider teams to deliver a great service during a highly challenging time.
- Being responsible for the professional development of one team member (TA admin). We believe in internal progression and growing our own talent.
Requirements – Talent Acquisition Lead:
We are looking for someone who....
- Has experience helping to create and implement a successful HR, sourcing or recruitment strategy.
- Is an experienced sourcer, recruiter or talent acquisition professional.
- Has knowledge of the sector.
- Has a good understanding of employment legislation.
- Is proactive and able to use their initiative, working independently.
- Able to respond quickly and effectively and can communicate clearly and concisely.
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Are you passionate about delivering consistently high standards when serving and supporting teams? Then our global People & Culture team at ODI is looking forward to welcoming you!
The person we are looking for has highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to be flexible and supportive. You will have experience of working in administration, including data gathering and analysis, written communications and planning.
The nature of this role means that having an active Christian faith is an occupational requirement.
This role will report to the Director of People & Culture, and work closely with the wider people team.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Support the Director and People Team: plan schedules and team meetings, design and write documents, support with data gathering and analysis, and organize events like our global People & Culture conference.
- Project Work: Assist the team with research, analysis, preparation, communication and drafting official documents.
Your Profile
- Committed Christian with a heart for the Persecuted Church.
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Experience in spreadsheets and databases to intermediate level
- Warm and welcoming to colleagues and guests
- Well organized, self-motivated and proactive
- Flexible, servant-hearted and positive. Able to adapt approach to provide best support
- Experience of working within a team to meet deadlines and manage projects collaboratively
- Cross-culturally sensitive
Our Offer
Working at Open Doors means that you are actively involved in serving the worldwide Persecuted Church. We offer you a versatile position in an international, dynamic environment, a professional team and the opportunity to grow professionally and personally. As a global organisation we are used to combining working from home with working from the office and to have flexible working hours. This position is preferably based in the UK, within 2 hours drive from Witney.
Please submit your CV and Cover letter by the 8th May 2024 to be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Practice
Business Disability Forum (BDF) is the leading business membership organisation in disability inclusion. We are trusted partners, working with business, Government and disabled people to improve the life experiences of disabled employees and consumers, by removing barriers to inclusion.
- We work with over 570 members employing over 20% of the UK workforce and an estimated 8 million people worldwide.
- We advise, support and encourage businesses (many of them global) to become more disability-smart.
- We influence policymakers by representing the voice of employers and disabled employees.
- We provide evidence-based thought leadership on how business affects the lives of disabled people.
- We help effect changes in business practices, products, services and policies that positively impact the life experiences of disabled people, and also benefit business.
The role
The Head of Practice leads on best practice and practice development across Business Disability Forum. This includes leading and overseeing the work of the Advice Service to support our members and Partners and acting as the primary referral point for complex queries, collating and sharing best practice from within our membership and the impact of BDF best practice advice. They will also lead the delivery of the BDF internal upskilling programme to ensure that all Member and Partner facing teams are at the forefront of best practice in delivering high quality advice and support.
They will also work closely with the Content Team to ensure that BDF’s resources reflect the latest best practice and with the Policy Team to ensure BDF’s advice and resources reflect the latest policy and research thinking and to maintain our position as thought leaders.
The requirement
- Experience of leading and managing experts on diversity and inclusion related situations and of motivating.
- A demonstrable track record of relationship building at a senior level leading to tangible results.
- Experience of providing consultancy, training and advice on disability related issues.
- Experience of presenting to senior management and the board.
- Experience of working in human resources, talent management, or organisation development to at least adviser level.
- High level of understanding and knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and recent disability related case law in the UK and Globally.
- Knowledge of disability best practice, topical issues within disability rights and policy and a commitment to continuous professional development.
For the full job description and person specification of this role and instructions on how to apply please visit our website below via the button below:
How to apply
Applications should be by CV and a supporting statement, of up to 400 words, detailing why you think you would be suitable for the role. If you require any adjustments to the application process please contact Barnaby Powell as set out below. Applications should be addressed to Barnaby Powell, HR & Office Manager, Business Disability Forum, Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY. If you are submitting your application by email please do so to barnabyp @ businessdisabilityforum .org .uk
- Closing date for applications: Sunday, 12 May 2024.
- First interviews are planned for the week commencing 20 & 21 May 2024.
- Second interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing TBC.
Business Disability Forum is committed to ensuring that all its information, products and services are as accessible as possible to everyone.
If you wish to discuss anything in regards to accessibility or if you require alternative formats please contact Barnaby Powell by email at bthe address above or by telephone on 020-7403-3020.
For further information on Business Disability Forum please refer to our website via the buttton below.
Equal opportunities
We are committed to becoming disability-smart and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria will be offered an interview.
The New Economics Foundation, one of the UK’s leading progressive think tanks, is looking for an experienced strategic leader to help oversee its finance, operations and governance.
Our current Director of Finance and Operations, who leaves us in mid-2024, has worked hard to stabilise our finances, improve our systems, and promote an inclusive and productive workplace. We have a solid base to build from – whether it’s the long lease on our premises on Albert Embankment or several long-term programmes of work – and are looking for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help us improve our business model, support excellent financial and operational support, and deliver excellent project management and resourcing.
NEF offers generous terms and conditions, including a salary in the range of £78-87k per annum for a 32-hour working week that can be worked flexibly. Most colleagues work two days a week (usually Tuesdays and Wednesdays) in our office in central London, but that can be adjusted up or down depending on preferences. We offer 25 days leave, which increases the longer you are with us, a progressive pension/long term savings scheme and a host of other useful benefits.
A note from the CEO
I applied to join NEF because it is one of the UK’s largest and most-respected progressive think tanks, with a nearly 40 years track record of producing radical ideas and influencing policymaking to deliver a more just and sustainable world. From global debt justice to retrofitting homes, from the Happy Planet Index to campaigning for a 4-day working week, from promoting local economic development to championing the Green New Deal, NEF has been arguing for an economics as if people and planet mattered.
Since starting at NEF in January 2024, I have been impressed by the quality of our work and people, the influence we have on policymakers and opinion-formers, and the respect we are held in. That said, from climate change to rising inequality, the challenges the world faces are immense. With the incoming Chair and colleagues, we are embarking on a strategy refresh to identify where and how NEF can make the greatest difference. I am confident that we will have a clear and compelling strategy by the second half of 2024.
I believe this is an excellent time to join the think tank sector. The world needs radical new ideas and workable solutions. I have found NEF to be excellent place to work, full of bright and passionate people, who are equally good at influencing the Westminster policy agenda as they are building power in communities across the country.
If this is a challenge that excites you, please do let us know!
I look forward to hearing from you,
Danny Sriskandarajah
CEO, New Economics Foundation
NEF wants to be an inclusive workplace with a diverse body of staff. We don’t want to conform to the traditional think-tank model where people from certain backgrounds are hugely under-represented. We know we have some way to go in this and are therefore genuinely keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; women; neurodivergent people; disabled people; people who identify as LGBT+; people with experience of mental health problems; and people who identify as working class or have done so in the past.
If you are disabled and have the essential skills and experience to do the job we will invite you to an interview. If you need information in a different format please let us know.
We will make use of positive action to select between candidates of equal merit as a way to address under-representation in our workforce.
Application Deadline: 20 May 2024, 9 am.
First round interview Date: 24 May 2024 (these interviews will be online)
Start Date: Late June or as soon after that as possible
Staff are expected to spend two days a week in our central London office, but we will explore different arrangements with individuals where this is helpful to support making reasonable adjustments for those with protected characteristics and/or caring responsibilities.
You must be eligible to work in the UK, we are unable to sponsor visas.
To apply and to see more details see the ‘about us/job vacancies’ section of our website.
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I am urgently seeking an experienced AD of People,Equity & Culture to cover a 10 to 12 month period of maternity leave at a renowned Charity based in East London, to start ASAP. The role will pay a salary in the range of £75,000 to £80,000 per year on a fixed term contract and will involve hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office and 3 days per week working remotely.
Reporting to the Director of Resources, you will have strategic oversight of a team of 24, including 5 direct reports in People, OD, Talent, Equity and Quality & Safeguarding. Your role will involve working with the Board, SLT and the Head of People with a focus on EDI, OD, transformation, change, strategy and restructure. You will focus on: -
- A revival of the existing People Strategy ensuring that the ambitions and goals of the whole department are met, providing strong management and leadership
- Work with the Head of People to raise the profile of the people team
- Shape and embed the strategic vision of the organisation into transformational action plans working with the Executive
- Oversee the OD team in their work on redesigning the Values and Behaviours in the organisation and embed them
- Work on the culture change programme from a strategic and structural standpoint
- Inspire a culture for everyone in the organisation to learn and grow
The ideal candidate will have had general HR experience but now be involved in a more strategic focused role from within the Public or Not-for-profit sectors.
This is a crucial role for the organisation overseeing a broad portfolio. If you have the knowledge, skills and experience in the Public and Not-for-profit sectors and you are available immediately or at short notice, please apply now.
We are looking for a People Policy & Engagement Partner to join the National Theatre People Team.
The purpose of the role
The People Team provide advice, guidance and support to all National Theatre staff, line managers and senior leaders on people policies; terms and conditions of employment; recruitment and selection; performance management; staff engagement; diversity and inclusion; trade union and employee relations; discipline, grievance, and capability processes; and training and career development. We pride ourselves on providing a customer-focused, flexible, and agile service and aim to support and facilitate an open and inclusive culture where all staff can thrive.
The successful applicant for this role will lead on the development and review of employment policies, undertaking benchmarking and researching best practice to ensure the NT has a full range of accessible and inclusive policies. They will analyse and interpret business intelligence and workforce data to inform policy development and decision making whilst working with colleagues to develop guidance and training for managers and act as the department’s central advisory expertise. They will also lead on work related to the NT’s pay framework and policy and manage engagement surveys, developing routine reporting and analysis.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Experience across a range of People functions that demonstrates an ability to work autonomously across a range of functions, including generalist, policy development, reward and interpreting terms and conditions.
- Experience of analysing and presenting information both written and verbally in informal and formal settings.
- Experience of working with information, databases and ability to interrogate and analyse data.
- Experience of working in a flexible and pragmatic way to problem-solving. Able to seek and exploit opportunities to advance objectives.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively orally, digitally and in writing adapting the message for a diverse audience in an inclusive and accessible way.
- Experience of managing multiple stakeholders, with the ability to build strong collaborative working relationships.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
Download the Job Description here.
Working with us will give you...
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Complimentary staff tickets for shows, subject to availability and policy.
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Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafes, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to local childcare providers & gyms on and around the South Bank)
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Access to interest-free season ticket loan and Cyclescheme partnership
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Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
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Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
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Generous sick pay
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Family-friendly employer with supporting policies
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Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy
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Training and Development Programme via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role.
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On-site Occupational Health and welfare support
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Free-to-access Employee Assistance Programme, enabling counselling and mental wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, and advice on caring responsibilities.
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On-site staff canteen and bar
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Staff networks including Amplified: The Ethnically Diverse Network; Disability Staff Network; LGBTQ+ Network; Parents and Parents & Carers Network
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The NT is also a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Tuesday 7th May 2024 at 12 noon.
We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
People Department 2024
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We're looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Operations Lead who will ensure the smooth running of CCX day-to-day operations. As lead of the Operations Team, you will oversee the finance, HR, coordination of data, IT applications and integration, and corporate governance functions.
The Gregory Centre for Church Multiplication (CCX) helps the Church make disciples in new and renewed ways. We work with willing partners across the Church to catalyse multiplication, equipping leaders through adaptive learning pathways.
We are an agile missional centre, on the edge of the institution. Our team seeks to be audacious, holding a God-shaped ambition; generous; and committed to working together.
CCX’s organisational structure is a hybrid management model, blending elements of both functional and project-based structures. Project teams are formed to address specific initiatives, tasks, or delivery projects. These teams are cross-functional, comprising individuals from different specialties, typically with a project manager working under the direction of a CCX lead. The two core teams of Operations and Media operate as shared services across the organisation.
Under the direction of the Bishop of Islington, a suffragan bishop of the London Diocese, CCX supports church planting and church growth work in London, nationally and beyond.
Collaboration and partnership will be key features of this role, working closely with the Bishop, Chief of Staff, and Team Leads. This role has a strong focus on agile and efficient systems development and improvement, resource optimisation and stakeholder engagement.
They are expected to perform duties with a high degree of independence, initiative, and judgement, including knowing when to resolve issues and challenges directly and when to escalate.
Key Duties and Accountabilities include:
● Ensure the deliverables of the CCX Operations Team are met in accordance with organizational goals and objectives.
● Establish and maintain agile operational structures and systems necessary for CCX's missions, including but not limited to finance, people management, procurement, IT and data management, business applications, corporate governance, and facilities management.
● Manage and supervise staff or contractors within the operations team to ensure effective performance, including roles such as Business Applications Manager, Finance and Office Manager, Data and HR Coordinator.
● Develop, implement, and maintain corporate policies, strategies, and procedures pertaining to finance, human resources, IT, data management, safeguarding, and governance.
● Ensure the capacity and capability to provide support services to CCX team and stakeholders, such as dioceses, church leaders, church planters, TEIs, and Together partners, by recruiting and retaining skilled personnel and providing necessary resources.
This is a full-time role (1 FTE)
There is an occupational requirement that the post-holder is a Christian under Part 1, Chapter 2, section 10 of the Equality Act 2010
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As an Operations and Office Assistant at Back Up, your primary objective is to provide comprehensive operational support and fostering an efficient office environment. This pivotal role extends beyond administrative duties, encompassing the responsibility of managing the onboarding process for new joiners. From liaising with IT to prepare laptops to conducting health and safety inductions on the new joiner's first day, you play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth transition for new staff members. Additionally, you will be responsible for keeping health and safety protocols up to date and maintaining the HR software. Your diligent efforts directly contribute to the effective management of services within the charity, furthering its mission to empower individuals impacted by spinal cord injury by delivering services that promote confidence, independence, and positive adjustment.
English for Action
Operations Lead
Salary: £23,595 (£39325 pro-rated) (likely increase from August 1st to keep up with inflation)
Hours: 22.5 (3 days) per week
Location: Work from home, with occasional meetings in London required (travel at employee’s expense).
Duration of contract: permanent
Closing date for Easy Apply applications: Tuesday May 7th, end of day
Closing date for further applications: Wednesday May 15th, end of day
Interviews to be held on: Friday May 17th in the afternoon
Reporting to: The trustee HR subgroup and a line manager on the Executive Team
The role at a glance: Leading on EFA’s operations, with particularly emphasis on financial management and HR support for our small team of (currently) 8 employees. You’ll develop and administer our People policies, practices and culture to support EFA as a happy, equitable place to work and an effective mission-focused organisation. Scope for both day-to-day care for our systems and creative improvement of how we do things. In addition, to oversee EFA finances; payments received and paid, budgeting, monitoring any financial risks and advising with records/reports to the board of trustees and staff team on a monthly basis. Read more about the role.
You at a glance: You’re passionate about the community organising and education work we do with migrants in London and the radical participatory ethos of EFA London. You bring strong experience of ‘People work’ and governance of groups or organisations (whether paid or unpaid), with an interest in how to bring the best of conventional operations practisce into a team interested in a more equal distribution of power. You’re a ‘people person’, combining strong communication skills with a strategic eye on moving towards solutions. You’re committed to anti-oppression and promoting healthy workplaces for staff. You have a fastidious approach to the administration which underpins all of this.
About EFA
English for Action provides free, participatory, and empowering English language classes (ESOL) for migrants in London. Our classes are spaces to build community and support students to organise collectively around issues like employment and housing rights. Our work currently supports around 500 adult migrants across London. We’ve become a national centre of good practice for a radical participatory approach to ESOL, informed by the work of Paulo Freire, and we share this approach through trainings, research and partnerships.
Organisation: We are a staff team of 8 people supported by a larger team of volunteers and 9 trustees. EFA promotes shared leadership and collaboration and we aim for our organisational structure to reflect this. In the last 4 years we’ve transitioned away from having a CEO to an executive team to oversee operations and decision-making - which you could be elected to join following your probation period. We’re still in transition and there is scope to make a real contribution to developing innovative practice within our workplace. As a charity, ultimate responsibility for, and control of, the organisation lies with the Board of Trustees.
EFA employee benefits include:
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Pension scheme with employer matched contribution, currently at 6%.
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Pay rises in line with inflation wherever possible (we have a flat pay structure)
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Tech and cycle scheme
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Flexible working possible based on your needs
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Continuous Personal Development actively encouraged and training opportunities explored.
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Enhanced annual leave: starts with 24 days per annum pro rata, rising to 32 days per annum pro rata plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time hours) after probation, with some restrictions on when holidays must be taken.
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Full entitlement to days off for sickness (including mental ill-health), compassionate leave, bereavement leave, and parental leave
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Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave pay
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Enhanced sick pay
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Collaborative decision making on organisational strategy and practice
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Working within an organisation that makes a huge difference in communities across London and the UK.
Recruitment process / how to apply
We know applying to jobs can be time consuming! And often candidates with lots of relevant experience can be put off if they don’t fit every part of the job description.
So, we’re using an ‘Easy Apply’ form, where you can attach a CV and fill out three questions to express interest in this role. Even if you are not sure you quite fit all the specifications - give it a go. It may take as little as 10 minutes.
We’ll then encourage you to apply at Stage 2 if we feel you have relevant skills and
experience. You’ll then have another week to complete a few further questions.
Get in touch if you’d like to chat informally about any aspect of this job description or the role:
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Wild in the City was established in 2013 and was incorporated as an asset locked non- profit Community Interest Company in April 2016 to address the growing problem of disconnection from nature and generational loss of knowledge and skills, and to help make nature a meaningful part of everyday life.
We are a national organisation supporting well-being through relationship with nature. We offer programmes in hiking, woodland living skills, natural history and ecotherapy, using the skills of our ancestors to develop a deeper relationship with the natural world and nurture a sense of belonging to communities past and present.
We are a black led organisation with a focus on health and supporting Black and minority ethnic communities in accessing nature and the countryside, addressing the widely acknowledged lack of representation and lower levels of involvement of people of colour in nature-based activity. We are a leading organisation in research and the facilitation of forums about race and nature.
We have an exciting vision for increasing the participation of people of colour in nature- based activity and highlighting black perspectives about the natural world through our core programmes.
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Nature Guides
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Nature Connectors
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Wild in the City Festival
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Black Nature Narratives
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Research and Consultancy
We’re looking for an exceptional individual to become our new Director of Operations. The right person will balance strong interpersonal and leadership skills and robust operational ability in the areas of finance, administration and fundraising. The role of Director of Operations is central to helping us achieve our ambition of further growing as a Black led institution for learning and caring about nature. We are looking for someone with the experience to help shape our growth and guide implementation of our 5 year plan, and who will grow with us to become our Chief Operating Officer.
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The role is offered for 21 hours per week.
Closing date: 3rd May 2024
Interview: w/c 13th May 2024
Start date: as soon as possible
Full job description with responsibilties and person specification is attached
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We are looking for an enthusiastic project manager with experience of working in a hospitality or catering environment. The role will involve responsibility for overseeing the day to day running of the Garden Community Café, human resource management, food hygiene practices, health, and safety, ensuring that the café adheres to all of its legal responsibilities. Working on a vision for the Café in consultation with the CEO and trustees.
The café is a registered charity and so as part of our team you will be supporting the charity’s overall mission to enable the whole community to make the community whole. A key part of our work at the café involves providing the community a space where community events and activities can be hosted in order to promote community cohesion and a greater sense of belonging.
To apply send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this job, detailing you experience.
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Events coordinator
· Time commitment: 80% to 100%
· Contract type: 6 months Fixed term contract (mid June – mid December)
· Location: UK based (remote) or other locations considered for the right candidate if hosted by a CHS Alliance member
· Reports to: Director of Communications and Network Engagement
· Direct Reports: N/A
· Grade: A
· Salary: Between 30’218 GBP and 34’535 GBP (commensurate with qualifications and experience)
Job Purpose: To support the CHS Alliance secretariat to ensure it delivers professional external events that meet the needs of our key audiences and advance our strategic goals, on time and within budget. Primary focus of this role will be the coordination and logistical management of the General Assembly in December 2024.
Background: The Events Coordinator role sits within the Network Engagement and Communications department and works closely with staff across the CHS Alliance, including those working on CHS outreach, HR/Governance and the Executive Director, on events organisation and delivery.
Main Responsibilities:
Event coordination
1. Coordinate the team and workplan to support smooth and timely delivery of key CHS Alliance events, with particular focus on the General Assembly (GA) taking place in Bangkok 5-6 December 2024.
2. Prepare and attend event working group meetings (e.g. set agenda, organise doodle polls, book conference rooms, take notes, etc.)
3. Overseeing and updating the event workplan (e.g. gannt chart), flagging upcoming milestones and deadlines to event lead
Event logistics
4. Assist in identifying service providers by providing quotes and completing any other tasks requested by the line manager or event lead.
5. Procure supplies for event and ensure all material needed on site is prepared and up to date.
6. Follow up with the venues; liaise with the venue prior to, during and after the events.
7. Assist with all logistical aspects linked to catering, refreshments, room equipment (incl. audio visual), stationery, signs and identification (badges, etc.), and trip booking (hotels, flights, visa) where required, etc.
Communications & IT
8. Set up events on relevant platform (e.g. Zoom, CHS Alliance website)
9. Prepare and update registrations and participants’ lists
10. Draft and send communication materials to participants, using software like Mailmerge or Mailchimp
11. Assist with speaker outreach and briefings as appropriate.
12. Manage the Alliance’s Zoom account as an administrator
Reporting and monitoring
13. Monitor and report on project progress and related expenses according to the CHS Alliance financial policy and procedures.
14. Manage and maintain an external events calendar for the CHS Alliance, to assist staff with horizon scanning and scheduling.
15. Carry out any other relevant activities as required.
Key Contacts:
Internal: Director of Network Engagement & Communications; Network Engagement Manager; Membership Officer; Communications Manager; Senior Advisor on CHS and Outreach; HR Manager, Executive Director.
External: CHS Alliance members; suppliers (e.g. material design or print, hotels, caterers)
Person Specification
Competencies
· Delivering Results: Dynamic and able to bring opportunities together to deliver results.
· Inclusive: Demonstrating understanding of gender, diversity and inclusion.
· Creative thinking: Curious about alternative or unconventional ideas/solutions.
· Communicating: Ability to respectfully listen to and respond to queries, adapting to culture and context of interlocutor, both orally and in writing.
· Cultural Sensitivity: Adaptable and sensitive to work in different cultural contexts.
· Time Management: Proven ability to prioritise and plan effectively, working in a structured manner and to deadlines.
· Living CHS Alliance values: committing to work as a team, act with integrity, aim for excellence, respect, and care for each other and think creatively.
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree or equivalent
Experience:
Three years proven experience in coordinating or managing virtual and in person events, including some international experience
UN and/or humanitarian sector experience
Knowledge:
Proficient at using online meeting platforms (e.g. Zoom) and related online tools (Slido, Mentimeter, Survey Monkey)
Broad understanding of humanitarian and development work
Skills:
Microsoft suite
Resourceful
Proactive problem-solver
Ability to work autonomously and in teams
Project management
“Customer service” oriented
Excellent time management skills
Adaptable
Reliable
Strong communication skills
Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud, basic design skills
Gannt chart or other project management software
Language:
Fluent in English (spoken and written)
French is desirable; other languages (Spanish or Arabic in particular) an asset
Behaviour
· Proven integrity - upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct and abiding by the CHS Alliance Code of Conduct. This includes refraining from acts of misconduct, respecting the CHS Alliance’s standards and the dignity of those whom the Alliance pledges to assist and with whom they have contact.
· Commit to the CHS Alliance values, vision and mission
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The CHS Alliance has a zero-tolerance policy towards the abuse of power, exploitation, bullying, harassment and discrimination and towards fraud and corruption.
As representatives of the CHS Alliance, staff behaviour must be seen to be of the highest standard and in keeping with the CHS Alliance vision, mission and aims. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. As part of these checks, the CHS Alliance is participating in the Inter-Agency Scheme for the Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Process within the Humanitarian and Development Sector. The participation in this Scheme requires the CHS Alliance to seek information about candidate’s misconduct (including sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment) with any previous employers for at least the past five years.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit their applications by email
Applications shall include a CV and a motivation letter.
Please mention your name and the vacancy reference in the subject line.
Reference : EC.202404
Deadline for applications: 22 May 2024 - Applications will be examined on an ongoing basis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.