Are you committed to supporting unpaid carers living in the London Brough of Lambeth? 

We are looking for a part time (10 hours per week) Support worker to join the Carers' Hub team, to help offer essential support to unpaid carers during this challenging time.

In this busy and fast paced role, you will act as a point of contact to enquiries and referrals from both carers and professionals whist offering immediate signposting and additional one to one support as appropriate.  You will also work collaboratively with carers and the Adult Carers Service Manager to promote our programme of peer support groups and activities.   

Please read our job pack for full details of the role, person specification and Carers’ Hub Lambeth. 

Closing date: 9am Monday 16th November

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 18th November

Please note we are currently working from home, but once the situation with Covid 19 allows will return to working from our office in Brixton.

Salary:£35k FTE (some flexibility dependent upon experience)

Location: Flexible home working or Lancashire based office

Hours:35hrs per week

Term: 6 month contract

Age UK Lancashire are looking for a passionate technology & digital transformation expert to help us transform the way we use technology across our organisation.

Supporting us to explore options of how we can transform both our central internal systems and customer facing services, you will be helping us to make the best and most efficient use of digital technology now, and in the future.

Able to manage projects from design through to delivery, you will be involved in every stage of the Charities digital transformation. From creating a holistic assessment of our current operations and processes, to exploring cost effective and future proof solutions. You will build a proposal for the SMT & Charity Trustees that aligns with the digital strategy and strategic objectives of the organisation.

As a skilled communicator, your interpersonal skills and ability to positively influence and communicate at all levels will be essential in driving the culture change required to help Age UK Lancashire become digitally enabled

The nature of the post will require travel across the area.  A full driving licence, appropriate insurance cover and use of a car are essential. 

If when you have read the job description and person specification, you feel you meet all the essential criteria and would like to have a chat about  this role, please contact our Chief Officer, Teri Stephenson. Contact details can be found on our website.  (No Agencies please) 

Closing Date: Tuesday 27th October 2020

Interview Date: TBC

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and ambitious Administrative Assistant to join our team!

British Society for Immunology
As a Learned Society of over 4,300 members, we promote excellence in immunology research and support those working in the field by running scientific meetings and webinars, publishing three scientific journals, Immunology, Clinical & Experimental Immunology and Immunotherapy Advances, and raising the voice of the immunology community by engaging with the public and policy-makers.

This is a dynamic time for immunology; the work we do for our members is more important than ever in helping to disseminate ideas, promote innovation and support careers.

The role
We’re looking for a full-time, Administrative Assistant with a passion for science to support our members and co-creating captivating communications to cover maternity leave.

As an integral member of our team, the role-holder will be the first point of contact for our members supporting them from their initial applications, through their renewal and helping resolve their general queries.

The Administrative Assistant will support the UK-CIC project – a new project bringing together UK scientists to research how COVID-19 affects the immune system.

The role-holder will collaborate across teams to support the organisation’s communications activities, working to maximise our visibility and reach. They will work closely with the Membership and Office Manager, the Head of External Affairs and be an essential member of the wider BSI team.

This creative and fast-paced role is ideally suited to a proactive and organised graduate/postgraduate who is looking to build up their experience in the science and healthcare sectors. The successful applicant will be able to develop further in their career as part of a fun, hardworking and extremely ambitious team.

We have a London office in Holborn but all staff are currently working from home. We are reviewing our ways of working, with a likely move to a mix of office and remote working.

Interviews will be held on Friday 6 November via Zoom.

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to all applicants individually. We request no contact from agencies.
 

Touchstone (registered charity No. 1012053) is a leading voluntary sector agency providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of local people

Wakefield Safe Space Administrator
NJC Scale Points 7 – 11, starting at £20,092 pa / pro rata
15 hours per week
This role is fixed term for up to 2 years, with the possibility of extension.

We are looking for someone to assist in provision of effective administrative support to the staff and management of the Wakefield Safe Space, including collating and producing data for reporting purposes and servicing meetings.

You will undertake administration, including responsibility for identifying, developing and maintaining administrative systems and carrying out general admin duties.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter and able to work on their own initiative. They should have effective organisational, ICT and excellent communication and literacy skills. This role requires excellent attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines and be flexible and adaptable in working across different office and other environments.

Closing Date: 4 November 2020
Interviews will be held on: 16 November 2020

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download the application pack. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation, a Trans Positive employer and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly, BME and LGBT communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone. Further information can be obtained from our equal opportunities policy.

Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and we do not intend to offer sponsorship for this particular role. You should therefore ensure that you have/will have the right to work in the UK to be able to undertake this role. If appointed, you will be required to provide relevant right to work documents at the point of an offer being made to you.

No agencies please.

A charity based in Central London are looking for Individual Giving and Supporter Care Assistant. The successful candidate would need to process supporter donations, answer supporter queries on email, in writing and over the phone, assist the Individual Giving Executive with their work, process invoices and maintain filing systems for supporter correspondence & records. Please note this role is a 2 years FTC.

Key responsibilities

To process cash, credit/debit card, CAF, standing orders and direct debits donations received, via post, telephone or internet, liaising with Finance Dept as appropriate.
To manage the Daily Receipts process - receipt all donations or pass on to the appropriate team as required.
To manage the Gift Aid checking, scanning and storage process.
To respond to all donor related and general enquiries received via telephone,post and email.
To maintain accurate and up to date donor records on the database by responding to donor requests such as change of address, mailing preferences or gone away returns.
To be responsible for filing and record keeping of manual forms and correspondence.
To accurately recording all Legacy and In Memoriam income keeping all correspondence with solicitors and executors in order.
To assist the Individual Giving Executive with their campaign process, including proofing artwork, checking data and working with external agencies as required.
To manage the accuracy and bi-annual updating of the thank you letters for the Charity.
To perform any other duties deemed appropriate by line manager.

Person specification

Experience of working in an office environment.
Good IT skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint.
Good written communication skills, with a fluent writing style and good knowledge and practical use of the English language.
Excellent verbal communication and phone manner and confident in communicating with a wide range of people at all levels.
A keen eye for detail and to ensure high standards whilst working under pressure.
Excellent time management and organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to work to deadlines.
Able to act with tact, diplomacy and confidentiality and deal with sensitive issues.
Ability and experience of using databases or similar systems.
An approach to mirror our values supportive, professional, collaborative,
creative and confident.

Closing Date: 23rd October 2020

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential? Do you want to work nights in a challenging, team focused and rewarding environment? Have you got the drive to support a young person on their journey to independence?

This role is perfect for individuals who are new to Supported Housing or have some experience to build on. We welcome people who have the right transferable skills for the role as well as more experienced practitioners.

Centrepoint is the UK's leading charity for homeless young people. We provide a range of accommodation based and floating support services to vulnerable young people across London, Yorkshire and the North East. Our vision is to end youth homelessness but until then we will continue to provide young people with a place to call home, tailored support and the opportunity to build the skills needed to sustain independent living.

We are looking for a Night Supported Housing Assistants to join our excellent Housing and Support team in our London Services, specifically our Hammersmith and Fulham and Ealing Services.

In this role you will:

• Work face to face with young people and support them to achieve their goals
• Provide a welcoming and safe environment to young people, stakeholders and visitors by ensuring that house rules and safeguarding procedures are followed
• Help young people overcome difficult circumstances and achieve independence
• Liaise with multiple agencies to ensure effective communication across the service and externally including social work teams, YOS, health and other statutory services and voluntary agencies
• Support young people to manage their rent accounts and develop personal budgeting skills

Staff Benefits (following successful completion of probationary period):

• Annual Leave of 25 days per annum, rising by 1 day per year to a maximum of 27 days.
• Excellent training package to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to build a new career.
• Employer pension contributions of 4%
• Access to the Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
• Interest free Travelcard loan
• Access to the PERKZ scheme, offering discounts at a range of retail and leisure facilities

Please note that these roles require working to a rota pattern that involves weekend and evening work and includes undertaking waking night shifts.

Benefits vary and are non-contractual

Closing Date: Sunday 25 October, 12 Midnight

This role requires working on a rota basis with typical shifts including: 

- 1pm - 7.30pm (weekdays only); 

- 4.15pm - 9am including an 8-hour sleepover; 

- 8.30am or 9am - 5pm (weekends only)

Potential Interview date: 22nd October 2020

Here at Mercy UK we have a passion for God, passion for people and passion for excellence – this means we are committed to becoming an organisation where team members feel supported, valued and challenged to deepen their personal and professional growth. As an agile and fast-moving team, we seek to give our very best to what we do in attitude and activity.

As a Pastoral Support Worker, you carry heart and passion for the emotional, mental and spiritual health of the incredible women who are residents of the Mercy UK home. You have a unique set of skills; bringing together keen organisational and administrative skills with pastoral people skills. You are a cheerleader and at times, a coach to a diverse set of residents, all of whom are wired differently, with different learning styles, outlooks and life experiences but all of whom are united in their pursuit for freedom from life-controlling issues and into intimacy in their relationship with God, self and others.

You are safe hands as the primary point of contact and support for residents during evenings and weekends and your experience and abilities in pastoral support and communication equips you to deliver a fun yet informative schedule. You are able to perceive the needs of the group as well as the individual resident and you can hold these in tension. You are confident in your judgement and decision-making and understand the importance of working as a team and seeking guidance, where needed.

As residents wrestle through their own healing journey and put into practice all they are learning, you can prayerfully direct them, support and signpost them towards healthy choices and ways in which they can strengthen themselves in their own relationship with God, understanding that your best days are when you are in overflow in your own discipleship journey.

The post will include but is not limited to:

• Working innovatively with residents in their engagement with creative solutions and tools to improve their emotional, mental, physical and spiritual well-being.
• Offering accountability in a resident’s self-administration of medications and facilitating the provision of medical care, as directed
• Empowering residents to improve their confidence in the kitchen, cooking and food-handling
• Facilitating the residents’ evening and weekend engagement with their external support network such as her home church, friends, family and other support partners through scheduled internet/email, post and phone use
• Creating fun and dynamic workshops and activities based on your own hobbies and passions, encouraging residents to explore their own creativity and skills
• Cultivating a sense of safety and consistency in the home by facilitating a fun yet informative programme schedule on and off-site and communicating changes or delays appropriately to the resident group and where necessary, the wider team
• Facilitating constructive and healthy discussion of Christian teachings and theology, and demonstrating healthy and appropriate personal boundaries and conversation within the home
• Transport residents to and from offsite activities including to and from church services and hospital or doctors’ appointments
• Willingness to be disturbed during sleeping hours to offer support, prayer or sleep-aid guidance to residents requiring support
• Ensuring any significant matters are communicated appropriately and promptly to ensure resident needs are being handled with excellence across the team
• Connecting regularly with the Senior Programme Manager in a one:one setting and being willing to engage in reflective practice towards personal and professional development.
• Undertaking a variety of administrative tasks, as directed, and ensuring the efficient filing and security of resident personal, sensitive and confidential information, upholding discretion at all times and ensuring that resident information is processed in line with regulatory requirements.
• Presenting the vision and mission of Mercy UK and being willing to deliver training to Christian audiences of all denominations and backgrounds as well as bringing an example of healthy Christian leadership in line with Mercy UK’s statement of faith and lifestyle policies.
• Remaining discerning, innovative and open to change, offering your skills and support across the charity, as needed.
• Undertake continued training, be an active participant and show commitment to personal and spiritual development.
• Adhere to ethical practice, strict confidentiality, disclosure and safeguarding policies and use discretion at all times.

As a Health and Safety Officer at Creative Support, you will be part of the Health and Safety Team based in our Head Office at Stockport.  You will work with many different teams across Creative Support to help services undertake work activities in a safe way. You will provide advice, support services and go out to our services around the UK. You will be expected to work closely with colleagues to support Creative Support’s health and safety and risk management policies, procedures and systems. The main focus of your role will be to:

• Conduct planned health and safety inspections and audits

• Carry out responsive inspections and safety reviews

• Undertake specific risk assessments and devise risk management plans

• Produce written inspection and other reports on a timely basis

• Contribute to health and safety related training

• Provide practical and professional health and safety advice and assistance to staff.

You will need the following qualities and skills:

• You enjoy helping people and solving problems
• You have excellent attention to detail
• You have some knowledge of social care or property services.
• You are confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and databases.
• You display a professional and confident approach in dealing with people.
• Good written communication skills
• You will need to flexible and adaptable.
• You're happy with travelling to different locations to do on-site inspections and visits

Whilst this is a generic health and safety role it is expected that the Health & Safety Officer will develop a specific interest and competency in fire safety, for which additional specialist training will be provided. Our ideal candidate will hold IFE membership and possess relevant Fire Safety qualifications, or have significant operational experience of implementing good practice in a pragmatic way.

This role offers the chance to work within a rewarding environment and have the responsibility of supporting and managing the Health and Safety function while making improvements to process, practices and procedures. The salary will be up to £21,000 depending on experience. You will be paid monthly via BACS transfer. This role will require you to spend time away from the office in services during the week and there may be some home working. The general working pattern will be Monday to Friday with very occasional travel on the weekend. The working pattern and hours are flexible due to the nature of the role. This role is also open to candidates who would like to job share.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive induction,

• Ongoing fully funded professional training to develop your career.

• Friendly, open, flexible work culture,

• Mileage allowance or travel and hotel expenses reimbursed,

• Company sick pay scheme,

• Electronic ICT equipment provided,

• Free Life Insurance Scheme,

• Weekly management support from the Health and Safety Manager,

• Full Corporate Support from an established Not for Profit Provider,

• Exclusive online retail discounts scheme,

• Free Employee Assistance service,

You must already have the legal right to work in the UK to be eligible for this post.

Please check the attached job description for full details.

About Creative Support:

Creative Support is a dynamic, charitable organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care and support needs across England. We are also a Registered Provider of Social Housing with over 1,000 tenants with support needs in properties that we own or manage. We are regulated by the CQC and HCA and must demonstrate high standards of health and safety compliance. As a large employer of over 5,000 staff we seek to promote high standards of safety awareness and good practice.

SUPPORT WORKER, RUSSELL HOUSE, NEWARK, PERMANENT, FRWK03 £16,915 - £18,430, 37 HPW

Russell House provides temporary accommodation for single homeless people aged 16 years and above and have a local connection to the Newark and Sherwood area. The service is made up of 15 self-contained units and is staffed 24 hours a day by support workers. 

The aim of the service is to provide a safe secure environment for our residents and work with them to achieve goals identified in their support plan before they move on to more permanent accommodation.

We are looking for candidates who can communicate with people in a friendly and welcoming manner. You will need to be reliable and enthusiastic with some experience of dealing with the public in a busy service environment. Experience of working in a hostel or similar environment is preferable but NOT essential.

The main functions of this role will be;

• to build the skills of service users to empower them to maximise their independence

• to contribute to the achievement of contractual service obligations

• to work in partnership to maximise service delivery

• to assess individual service user’s skills and needs and to work positively with risk

• to prepare documented assessments and support plans with service users

• to support service users to engage with the move on process

• as a member of the team to engage with the management of the building

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

SUPPORT WORKER, STEP UP, SWADLINCOTE, PERMANENT, PART-TIME, FRWK03 £16,915 - £18,430 FTE, 1 X 26HPW (PRO-RATED RATE OF PAY £11,886 - £12,951), 1 x 33HPW (PRO-RATED RATE OF PAY £15,086 - £16,438)

Do you want to join an organisation that employs remarkable people to do a remarkable job?  Do you have commitment to reach out, even to the most challenging young people?

We are looking for Support Workers who would thrive in a young person’s accommodation service, where no two days are ever the same.

You could be part of a team supporting young people to develop their independence, social skills and help raise their aspirations.

You will work on a Rota basis and support young people aged 16-21 to complete daily tasks and learn new life- skills during their transition to independence and into our move-on properties. 

We are looking for permanent Support Workers, various hours available and also Relief Workers to work occasional shifts as needed. Contact service management to find out more about working hours currently available.

You will:

• work in partnership with various agencies and closely with social care

• have excellent communication skills and be able to build rapport with young people

• be dynamic and enthusiastic

• promote equality and diversity within the service

• provide a safe and secure environment for young people

• contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive support package

For more information please contact: Alison Legg

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

The primary role of this post is to provide administrative support to the Deputy Head Academic, whose role it is to deputise for the High Master on all academic matters in the school, and to provide administrative support to the Learning Support Department.

The Administrator will act as a first point of contact for the Deputy Head Academic with parents, staff and pupils; therefore, excellent customer skills are essential. They must be approachable, friendly and be willing to learn and to be flexible.

The Administrator will also be responsible for efficient and accurate keeping of records (both hard and electronic copy) in the LS department, so must have excellent administration and organisational skills with the ability to use their initiative and make the job their own.

Salary: £27,000 per annum

9.00am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday (full time post)

Further details and an application form can be obtained from the School’s website, via the ‘Work with Us’ link.

The closing date for all applications is midday on Wednesday 4 November 2020.

Interviews will take place during the week commencing 9 November 2020.

St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Juniors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Juniors are an equal opportunities employer.

Aims of the role

The Finance Assistant actively supports the smooth and efficient operation of the Finance Department, which serves supporters, members and the various departments within Wycliffe Bible Translators.

The Finance team processes and reports on all financial transactions within Wycliffe by processing transactions, providing reports and statements and responding to enquiries about giving, suppliers, funds and reserves and overseas projects.

The role requires a proactive and positive approach to work demonstrating a keen eye for detail and accuracy while being able to meet deadlines.

Key tasks

The Finance Assistant will:

• Ensure and participate in the prompt and accurate processing of transactions, that supports timely month end management accounts
• Process financial transactions on the accounts system and perform regular reconciliations
• Produce journals and be involved in the month end routine
• Ensure and contribute to the maintenance of accurate personal and financial records on the finance system
• Respond in a prompt, friendly and efficient manner to enquiries, liaising with other Wycliffe departments as appropriate
• Ensure adherence to all departmental procedures, reviewing and improving these as required
• Able to work with minimal supervision, although support and training will be provided when required
• Actively participate in team meetings, office prayer meetings, and in wider staff meetings as appropriate
• Take responsibility for own personal development and performance.

Person specification

Skills and experience

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills, with attention to detail
• Able to work accurately to tight deadlines
• Experience of performing reconciliations
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Communicate effectively regarding financial transactions to non-financial staff and supporters, and able to see things from the other person's point of view
• IT literate, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages (especially Excel) and preferably with experience of database management
• Developed team working skills to provide cover for absences and sharing team workload
• Demonstrate a high degree of personal organisation and self-management, with the ability to prioritise, multitask and work to deadlines.
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Relevant experience of processing donations

Desirable

• Knowledge of GDPR
• Relevant experience of processing gift aid
• Relevant experience in a finance department
• Experience of SunSystems
• Experience of Salesforce
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Part-qualified 

Personal qualities

• Passionate about Wycliffe’s aims, personally committed to cross-cultural mission
• Able to get on with others as part of a team
• Have an aptitude for and enjoyment in working with financial matters and an interest in relevant learning and development
• Ability to take appropriate initiative when necessary and being goal oriented
• Trustworthy and honest.

About Internews

Internews is an international non-profit organisation whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect and the means to make their voices heard.

Internews provides communities the resources to produce local news and information with integrity and independence. With global expertise and reach, Internews trains both media professionals and citizen journalists, introduces innovative media solutions, increases coverage of vital issues and helps establish policies needed for open access to information.

Internews programmes create platforms for dialogue and enable informed debate, which bring about social and economic progress. Internews’ commitment to research and evaluation creates effective and sustainable programs, even in the most challenging environments.

Internews operates internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, and London, as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews has worked in more than 90 countries, and currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.

About the role

The Executive Assistant will be based in our London office, with time shared between general office management duties and support to the CEO and Senior Director of Finance & Resources. The role will rarely be the same from day to day and will therefore provide ample opportunity for the job holder to acquire new skills and on-going professional development.

Due to current circumstances the breakdown of duties may be more heavily skewed to Executive Support while the London office remains closed due to Covid-19 concerns. 

Roles and Responsibilities

Executive Support (60%):

• General Executive Assistance for the CEO & Senior Director of Finance & Resources: Diary management, travel planning/booking, expense reimbursements, support to/attendance at external meetings and general correspondence.
• Formatting and proofing of written & financial reports.
• Other corporate (ad-hoc) special projects as required.
• Ad-hoc assistance for Board and Committee meetings where required.
• Support the organisation of Internews events.
• Managing speaking engagements for the CEO.

Office Management Duties (40%):

• General administration as required: call handling, front door, post etc.
• Support of facilities management: oversight of cleaning and maintenance contractors, management of office supplies and procurement.
• Facilitating work from home set-ups and procurement.
• Facilitating new starter set-up in collaboration with HR & IT.
• Responsible for ensuring a clean, safe, tidy and professional office environment at all times.
• Ensuring the office is health and safety compliant with collaboration with HR.

Person Specification

The applicant must demonstrate how they meet each of the requirements below through their application and at their interview.

Essential

• A commitment to the highest standards and service in professional administration
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, and build collaborative working relationships
• Outstanding written communication skills
• Ability to gain trust of senior colleagues through careful handling of confidential information, acting with the utmost discretion at all times
• Ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments and manage time effectively
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate a calm, confident and flexible approach to work
• Proficient in Microsoft and other common software application packages
• Fluent spoken and written English

Desirable

• Prior experience in a similar role
• Demonstrable experience dealing with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at varying levels of seniority and public profile
• Relevant higher academic qualification/s or equivalent professional experience
• Working experience in other international development NGOs or similar organisations
• Knowledge of international development, independent media and/or issues around the freedom of information
• Additional international language skills, especially French, Spanish, Arabic or Russian

Recruitment Timeline:

• Closing date for applications: 04 November 2020

Candidates must submit a succinct covering letter of no more than 2-pages explaining how they satisfy the requirements of the person speciation in addition to a CV highlighting relevant experience. The successful candidate will also be asked to provide three professional referees, one of whom must be from their most recent employer.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, all the tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the job holder a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore a successful applicant must obtain the Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment

About you

To be our Chief Operating Officer, you will be a dynamic and proactive leader of teams, an effective strategist, and have the drive to improve the operational performance of the trust. You will share and understand our vision and objectives and offer practical and effective pathways to support them, influencing change at every level. We are looking for a leader with a proven track record in engaging a diverse range of stakeholders in implementing strategies to improve operations and financial sustainability.

About the role

This new and significant post has been created to provide leadership in developing our operational services to support the children in all our schools. As a member of the Trust’s Executive Group, working in conjunction with the CEO, CFO and a group of Primary and Secondary School Headteachers, you will help to steer the organisation’s strategic direction, corporate plans, and policies. You will identify new areas for development as well as build and nurture relationships across the Trust and its schools. You will lead our team of School Business Managers and provide ideas, support and guidance in developing the workforce, systems and processes needed to ensure our operations are efficient and effective.

About us

The Acer Trust is a forward-thinking multi-academy Trust of seven primary and secondary schools in Oxford, Witney and South East Oxfordshire. Across the Acer Trust, we work in collaboration to create great places to learn and work. As part of the Trust's Executive Group, you will be part of the team working to achieve this goal. If you are a passionate, forward thinking and committed individual with a strong belief in improving lives for young people, this could be the perfect role for you.

How to apply

Please read our attached application pack which gives all details of the post and how to apply by clicking the apply button below.

Closing date for applications: 9am Thursday 12 November 2020

Acer Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.