Do you have a knack for systems and technology? Are you a people person and motivated to help others? Are you calm under pressure?

Support Through Court is an independent charity which provides much-needed practical and emotional support to people dealing with the court process without the benefit of legal representation. Most are frightened of and unfamiliar with the courts and may be facing serious issues that could affect their children and relationships, finances, or the roof over their head. 

We are starting a new, two year project piloting a virtual support initiative for those seeking help with divorce and/or child arrangements but do not have legal representation. Clients will virtually receive practical support from Support Through Court volunteers based at offices across the UK, and legal advice through our partnership with RCJ Advice. 

The post will be for two years. We are looking to recruit someone based in central London, however as volunteers will be based at Support Through Court offices around the UK, some travel will be required. The post holder will report to the Head of Systems & Information and will be part of the Systems & Information team. The primary focus of the post will be our new virtual support project with regards to:

• Ensuring continuous and smooth running of the hardware and IT systems.
• Providing face-to-face and remote support to volunteers and clients using the systems
• Pulling statistical information needed for reporting

Additionally, the post will assist the Systems & Information team with BAU activities and provide general IT support to staff and volunteers across the wider organisation.

The ideal candidate will have: excellent hardware and software troubleshooting skills, the ability to patiently explain technical solutions to a wide range of audiences, efficient administrative skills, empathy for our clients, a willingness to learn, and the flexibility to follow directions or take the initiative as needed.

If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application: please send a CV, together with a covering letter clearly explaining how you fulfil the criteria in the job specification and the requirements for the role.

Applications are due by 9:00 AM on 5 October 2020.

Interviews will take place on 8 October 2020.

IT Infrastructure Engineer- Permanent

Full Time (37.5hrs per week)

Salary £ 32,000 – 35,000 (dependent upon experience)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join The Children’s Trust I.T Team.

The Children’s Trust I.T. Team is key in the design, development, delivery and maintenance of the organisation’s I.T. infrastructure and I.T. support services.  Ensuring a customer focused service and secure environment are at the forefront of everything we do. 

The I.T. Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the I.T. Infrastructure services operates to a high level at all times, as well as managing operations, maintenance and development of the I.T. infrastructure programmes and systems.

For this role it is essential that you have experience of administering O365, Exchange, OneDrive, and Azure Active Directory as well as maintenance and development of SharePoint sites and sub sites, lists, libraries, and content (including pages, workflows, and items).

You will need to have a flexible and ‘can do’ attitude to competing commitments in workload, as well as well as show commitment to the vision and values of The Children’s Trust

This is a chance for an outstanding candidate to make a significant and lasting difference to the lives of thousands of children and families.

If you would like to discuss the role please contact the People Operations Team, details are found on The Children's Trust website.

PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, in order for your application to be considered ( this will be found on our website, where the job is advertised). As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and will be further explored during the interview process. 

Closing Date: Monday 7th September2020

Interview Date(s): TBC

Strictly no agencies please.

As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interview.  Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for interview on this particular occasion.
 

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service. 

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton and Epsom.

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: free on-site parking; subsidised cafeteria; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an environment that is as unusual in its beautiful historic nature, as it is unique in its state-of-the-art facilities.

The Children’s Trust is fully committed to protecting children and young people.  All posts at The Children's Trust are subject to an enhanced DBS check.  If you are applying to The Children's Trust, and are already registered with the DBS update service, this will speed up the recruitment process significantly.  We are an equal opportunities employer, and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, sex, disabilities, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.

Age UK is a charity for everyone, and our vision is a world where you and your loved ones can make the most of later life. If you are looking to use your technical expertise to make the UK a better place to grow old, then we have the job for you.

We are recruiting for a Head of IT Customer Service to join Age UK on a 12-month fixed term contract. Reporting to the IT Director the successful candidate will take responsibility for the operational management of the IT Customer Service Support team, managing ITSM and all aspects of the successful delivery of customer centric IT service.

You will manage the relationships with outsourced IT service providers, ensuring SLAs are clearly defined and met, take overall responsibility for the management and support of business applications across Age UK, and provide leadership and insight on all IT projects or relevant procurement.

In addition, you will also play a vital role in defining and delivering the vision and strategy for the IT support across the organisation.

This role is home based but will require occasional travel to our London office when safe to do so.

About you

* You will have significant experience managing a service desk and will have built and developed managed processes and procedures which improved service, added value and reduced costs/time.
* You will demonstrate excellent supplier management skills and will be experienced managing multiple complex outsourced suppliers.
* An in depth knowledge of Service Management principles and in-depth knowledge of ITIL framework is essential.
* You should be an experienced team manager, with the ability to manage a diverse IT Service Delivery teams including in house and outsourced services.

What we offer in return

* Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme.
* Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Simply Health cashback plan and EAP.
* Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan.
* Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
* Discount on Gym Membership and Go Sweat Fitness & Wellbeing Benefit.
* You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits please visit our website.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Do you want to work somewhere that no two days are the same?

Where you make a difference to people`s lives?
...and one that values yours?

Yes? Work for us - The WEA. Create real change, and be a part of something bigger.

We have a new and exciting role for a I.T. Architect.

The I.T. Architect will be responsible for supporting the WEA in growing their I.T. platforms and architecting I.T solutions based on the business requirements.

You will be expected to design, deliver and distribute I.T. solutions for the WEA, contributing to the overall ICT vision and work with our IT partners to deliver comprehensive integrations and new system developments on the IT Cloud and on premise systems.

This role will include occasional travel across England and Scotland.

Are you a passionate, I.T. Architect looking for a new role? If so, we would love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play an active part in a vibrant educational movement.

The Finance and IT Manager will work closely with the Interim Chief Executive and other members of the Leadership Team to ensure that the Farm works efficiently and effectively, making the best use of all its assets. 

The post holder will be responsible for continuing to develop the function at both a strategic and operational level. The Farm’s Finance and IT have been especially strengthened in recent times and this new post has been created to spearhead the ongoing transformation. There is an organisational emphasis on improving processes and creatively using technology to improve productiveness and efficiency across the Farm site. 

The post is an integral part of the Leadership Team and will have operational support with the function from members of the support team. This is a senior role: the post holder will have influence across the Farm with involvement at Trustee, organisational and team levels. 

This is a great opportunity to really make a difference within a small organisation that is wanting to grow and strengthen its operational model. The role would be ideal for someone who wishes to play a crucial part in an organisation that is on a journey of modernisation and improvement of its practices.

About you: 

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Finance and IT Manager to work with the Interim Chief Executive to sustain the momentum built in recent times. The Finance and IT Manager will be enthused by the prospect of driving our Finance and IT transformation programme forward and leading our transition to a finance business partnering model. They will have the skills needed to work as a member of the Leadership Team and help shape the strategy and delivery of excellent forward facing financial planning, analysis, and use of IT. Managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines will also be crucial to the role. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Continue to develop the function at both a strategic and operational level. Drive the ongoing transformation with emphasis on improving processes and creatively using technology to improve productiveness and efficiency across the Farm site. 

• Lead the yearly financial planning cycle, working with senior members of the team to draft  an annual budget, and in-year forecasts when required, and present to the Interim Chief Executive for discussion. 

• Maintain a cash forecast for a rolling 24 month period, highlighting risks or opportunities, to the Interim Chief Executive and Leadership Team. 

• Oversee and review the performance of monthly petty cash, bank and other Balance Sheet accounts’ reconciliations. Post depreciation journals on a monthly basis. 

• Review key contracts periodically to ensure value for money. 

• Oversee the credit control function, providing support to the Project Officer to resolve debtors on a timely basis. Produce key performance data on debtor management on a monthly basis. 

• Oversee the administration and claiming of Gift Aid on Small Donations and otherwise, ensuring maximum recovery. 

• Prepare and submit Corporation Tax Returns as and when required and provide advice on Corporation Tax, VAT and Gift Aid. 

• Prepare management accounts, including dashboard reporting on key financial metrics, and present to the Trustee Board. 

• Lead the year end process, drafting the statutory accounts and delivering a clean Independent Examination. 

• Continue to develop the current financial systems, policies and procedures to ensure they remain fit for purpose. 

• Work with the Interim Chief Executive in pursuing identified business development and commercial opportunities, providing analysis and financial expertise in scoping out future developments. 

• Develop appropriate IT policies and manage IT risks. 

• Be a Systems Administrator for Office 365, including but not limed to, managing user access, adding joiners and removing leavers. 

• Line manage any members of the Finance and IT department. 

• In addition, carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the Interim Chief Executive. 

Person specification: 

In order to be considered for the role, it is vital that you are self-motivated with excellent time management and organisational skills. Soft skills such as being persuasive and an ability to communicate with a broad range of people are also important in this people-focused role. More specifically: 

• Hold or only have a few modules left to complete of an accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified by experience.

• Professional experience in the finance function of a fast paced charity or corporate. 

• Experience of working at a senior level in a finance function. 

• Experience of working with charity accounting practice, including SORP. 

• Experience of ensuring compliance with the specific tax regime regarding charities. 

• Experience of ensuring compliance with the governance requirements of charities. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and high attention to detail. With initiative to anticipate and meet needs ahead of time and identify opportunities to improve processes. 

• Xero experience, together with an excellent ability in Microsoft programmes, particularly Excel. 

• Experience with financial dashboards and reporting. 

• Highly IT literate and experience of scoping and managing the implementation of IT infrastructure projects. 

• Effective and confident communicator with the ability to work closely with colleagues, advisors and Trustees. 

• Self-motivated with excellent organisational and time management skills. 

• High levels of integrity and the ability to act confidentially. 

• Be able to work and relate well with people of other cultures and nationalities

• Applicants must have the right/permanent right to work in the UK

 
If you are passionate about creating value and cultivating a positive work environment together with the team, then please apply. 

To apply submit your CV and a covering letter no longer than two sides of A4 which addresses the key responsibilities and person specification by Sunday 4 October. Applications will be continually reviewed and we reserve the right to close the vacancy sooner, should a suitable candidate be found. 

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Aabida Mohmed, Interim Chief Executive. 

A charity based in Central London are looking for an IT and Facilities Manager. This post will be reporting to the Director of Finance & IT, the IT & Facilities Manager role is to manage the charity's IT systems and the office facilities on site. The post holder will be expected to deliver the charity's IT strategy both in London across the countries of operation, ensuring premises standards of safety, security and procedure are managed in line with legislation and best practice.

Key responsibilities

* Managing all IT systems (excluding all software applications) including the relationship with external or third party providers
* Managing the telephone systems
* Managing video conferencing and print solutions for all staff
* Managing all IT hardware, including the purchasing, inventory and disposal
* Overseeing the delivery of the IT policy and related strategies
* Managing remote working
* Overseeing contracts for the supply of services related to the office, i.e. utilities, security etc
* Management of access to the building
* Management of the office cleaning contractors
* Management of ongoing maintenance and repairs
* Retain registers of staff home working arrangements as relates both to H&S and GDPR
* Named as the Responsible Officer
* Keep up to date on changes in Health & Safety law and advising staff as necessary
* Working with retained Health & Safety consultants
* Overseeing compliance with all GDPR laws and regulations
* Knowledge and understanding of all the relevant policies and their practical application in order to provide advice and support to all staff
* Assisting the Director of Finance & IT with review of these documents in line with changes in the law or new ethical approaches

Person specification

* NEBOSH part or fully qualified (desirable)
* Strong IT skills across a range of platforms and systems
* Knowledge of current employment law as relates to technical aspects of role
* Training and advising managers
* Organisational development and managing change
* Experience of overseeing compliance with all Health & Safety regulations
* Knowledge of GDPR and Data Protection Legislation

Closing Date: ASAP

Want to use your project management skills to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good?hygiene?normal for everyone everywhere?

Join WaterAid as IT Project Manager to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

The IT directorate is responsible for the development of IT infrastructure and application services running in the UK as well as supporting staff across 20 WaterAid countries.

As an experienced project manager, the post holder will provide guidance, support and leadership to ensure the delivery of an ambitious and exciting portfolio of IT change across the organisation.

You will have day-to-day responsibility for the smooth and effective running of projects with a focus on results, outcomes and high-quality delivery. Effective project leadership along with a passion for agile and flexible delivery, partnership working and strategic thinking will be key to delivery in this role. The post holder will work with internal and external stakeholders internationally and in the UK to understand their needs, guide them through change and ensure delivery.

This is a permanent full-time post (flexible working will be considered). We are open to the postholder being based in any country where WaterAid has a presence - subject to cost and communication with the majority of WaterAid countries being practical.

About you:

To be?successful, you'll need:

• A proven track record of successful project management within complex environments
• Solid knowledge and experience of leading projects within an agile project management environment
• Ability to work independently under your own initiative
• Sound problem solving and analytical skills, with excellent attention for detail combined with the ability to see the bigger picture

Knowledge of the key principles associated with business improvement and Lean Six Sigma methodologies would be an advantage

To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'.

Salary (UK) up to £45k subject to experience, with excellent benefits. Salary and benefits for other countries will vary in line with that WaterAid country's salary scale.

Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Applications will close 23:59 UK time on Sunday 4th October.? Availability for interview is required?w/c 12th October. 2nd interviews are expected to be completed before the 31st October. Interviews to be conducted remotely via video call.

Our UK offices are at 20 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London and this role could also be based in a country where WaterAid has a presence, subject to cost and time zones allowing effective communication with the majority of WaterAid countries.

Additional Information

WaterAid UK benefits?include:

• 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Flexible working conditions, including the opportunity for part-time work and home working
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave.
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

WaterAid UK is based in Canary Wharf, London. The office currently has limited capacity due to covid-19 - therefore the onboarding process is anticipated to be delivered remotely and the post holder may initially spend significant periods working from home. This will be discussed at the interview stage with you.

We are unable to provide sponsorship or relocation for this post.? In order to apply for this post,?you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in one of WaterAid's countries.?

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us at [email protected]

Department: Fundraising and Communications

Location: Central London (Home based for now)

Brooke over the next six months will work to implement a key operational and data transformation in the way in which it securely and compliantly receives, validates and imports our supporters’ personal financial and non-financial data into the charity’s supporter database (CARE NG); whilst ensuring the business processes which consume that supporter data continue to function effectively for business as usual.

This transformation will entail the migration of the charity’s third party suppliers (fufillment, thanking and banking) from the current (as-is) inhouse, bespoke, directly keyed system (BODS), to a future (to-be) where suppliers’ import files, of supporters’ personal financial and non-financial details, will be securely provided to Brooke; for the charity to then validate and import into its supporter database (CARE NG).

The project will also include ensuring that the charity’s business as usual processes, which consume this imported supporter data, will continue to function and, where necessary, change/update/create new business processes for improved efficiency and productivity.

The role will report to the CRM Programme Lead, liaise with senior stakeholders and manage a matrix project team comprised of colleagues within the CRM (project manager, data and business analysts), Information Services and Fundraising and Communications teams.

This is a vital role for Brooke and its CRM programme with the opportunity to work with a dedicated and friendly team. If you are an experienced project manager with a successful track record in change and transformation, working with third party suppliers of high volume transactions into CRM systems, software development and upgrades, we want you to apply.

You will be a Prince 2/PMP certified, self-starter, project manager with experience of the successful project management and delivery of change/transformation, working with third party suppliers of high volume transactions, software development and upgrades, allied with excellent stakeholder, communication and collaboration skills.

Experience of working within a medium to large charity is also desirable.

Interviews to be held on: w/c Monday, 12-Oct-20

About Scope

We’re the disability equality charity. We won't stop until we achieve a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. At home. At school. At work. In our communities.

We provide practical advice and emotional support whenever people need it most. We use our collective power to change attitudes and end injustice. And we campaign relentlessly to create a fairer society.

The Role

We are seeking a Service Desk Support Technician to provide first line support to staff across the organisation at the head office, the regional centres and at retail locations across the UK.

The Service Desk Technician is also responsible for meeting customer satisfaction and continuous service delivery demands and will be working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment which provides services over the phone, through email, through Skype for business, in person (for walk-in customers) and self-service.

Main responsibilities would be:
• To provide support for staff in the use of a range of software applications such as MS 365, Azure, Dynamics, EPOS systems and gift aid technologies
• To provide support for staff in the operation of a range of hardware including printers, laptops/tablets and other external peripherals
• To ensure all Audio Visual resources within the HQ meeting rooms and "sheds" are supported and working as required.

Fixed Term Contract - 35 hours per week (Monday to Sunday)

Full job description

About you

You will need to have good technical knowledge and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and experience of working in a Service Desk/Helpdesk. You'll need thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop operating systems including Bitlocker and Direct Access, knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Dynamics, Visio and Project and other common Microsoft technologies such as Office 365, Skype Telephony, Exchange and Terminal Services. 

Disabled candidates

Equality and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We want to seize every opportunity to build a truly diverse and inclusive workplace.

We are always looking for applications from disabled people. If you are disabled and you have the skills and, or the experience to do the job, we really want to interview you. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK. Our Data Analytics mission is to ensure that analytics and data-driven technology benefits the health of everyone in the UK.

This is a superb opportunity for an experienced data analyst to join an analytical team working to address key challenges in health and social care. The analyst will work collaboratively to create high quality innovative analytical products. The role includes: reviewing data sources, literature and policy; collaboratively designing analytical protocols; leading on data cleaning, derivation and analysis; and interpreting and communicating results.

Suitably qualified, you will have demonstrable experience of working with major datasets in health or social care, and evidence of producing analytical outputs for a range of audiences. You are an excellent communicator and proficient in R and tools for open source projects.

You will have a passion for improving health outcomes and a commitment to our core behaviours - Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, Working Together, Discovering & Learning and Achieving Impact. To find out more about the role and what we are looking for, please read the job description.

To apply for this role please click on apply to be redirected to our website where you can download a full job description and application pack.

Application deadline: Wednesday 30 September, 23:59 

Interview date: Provisionally scheduled to take place remotely w/c 12 October

The Health Foundation values diversity and champions inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community.

The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK. The Data Analytics team at Health Foundation uses data to tackle real-world problems across the health and care system. Our new Data Analytics for Better Health strategy, launched in January 2020, builds on these strengths, and has a mission to ensure that analytics and data-driven technology benefits the health of everyone in the UK. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a data engineer with a passion for improving health outcomes. Working with the Principal Data Analyst, you will have a key role in designing and developing reproducible analytical pipelines and in producing high-quality data products to provide analysts with quick and reliable access to analysis-ready data.

You will have a successful track record of developing appropriate and effective technical solutions to real-world data challenges. You will be an expert in R, preferably with a working knowledge of other common programming languages and will be familiar with best practices in version control and open source.

The successful candidate will be able to work both collaboratively to deliver joint projects and to provide technical mentorship to colleagues in order to enable teams across the Health Foundation to make best use of available datasets.

This is a fantastic opportunity for data engineer with a passion for improving health outcomes and a commitment to our core behaviours - Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, Working Together, Discovering & Learning and Achieving Impact. If the role excites you, we would love to hear from you. 

To apply for this role please click on apply to be redirected to our website where you can download a full job description and application pack.

Digital Business Analyst

UK Flexible

Home based with possible office days

35 hours per week / Permanent

Closing Date: 27^th October 2020

Interview Date: w/c 5^th October 2020

As Business Analyst you will work with a variety of people across the charity from fundraising, marketing, Care Services and the rest of the Digital Team. With a change in strategy due to COVID-19 there is a lot of change planned at Marie Curie, a big focus on our Digital presence and offering. This will be an exciting time to work for Marie Curie, supporting BAU and new projects looking at how to increase Digital fundraising as well as how we can innovate services provided using Digital tools and products.

Writing user stories, facilitating workshops, supporting the day to day development of requirements and acting as Product Owner as required will all be part of a normal day in post.

The ideal candidate will have 2/3 years experience as a Business Analyst, gained working for consumer brands, service organisations or charities in a fast paced, Agile environment, as well having supported significant business change programmes across organisations of a reasonable size.

A self-starter, they will be confident working with little direction and tight deadlines with a business process focussed approach, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. First class communication and inter-personal skills and the ability to motivate and energise project teams are essential, as is the ability to provide structure and organisation to projects and teams. They will have strong commercial acumen and a desire to deliver award-winning results

We encourage our staff to develop and improve skills by attending external conferences, meet ups and training courses depending on the need.

We offer flexible working hours and location, 25 days holiday increasing to 28 after 5 years' service. Bike and travel loan schemes as well as a good pension package.

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

A criminal record check may be required, dependent on role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Agencies need not apply.

The vital role of Administrator offers an exciting part time opportunity for a motivated self-starter who is looking for a varied and interesting role within a small committed team. Working directly for the Chief Executive, you will be supporting a small, lean, innovative charity – the only dedicated property advice body in the country serving the voluntary sector. If you have an eagle eye for detail and enjoy working across a wide range of operations and technology, then the Ethical Property Foundation is keen to hear from you. 

The creation of first-class products and capabilities that will help deliver against Stewardship’s mission must be unpinned by a world class hosting platform. The decision has been made that this fundamental building block for the success of our digital strategy for the future will be Azure and now we require a suitable talent to help drive forward our cloud strategy delivery.

As a small team at the start of the journey, we need someone who brings good infrastructure experience and that knows Azure, but is perhaps frustrated by restrictive team structures in their current role – who is ready to release the shackles, move from reading blog posts and start delivering on technical challenges. You may currently be infrastructure centric, but you have the ability to think like a Developer and you embrace the “as code” future.

By summer 2021, we plan to re-platform production from co-located Hyper-V to Azure, embrace Azure Cloud DevOps as the foundation of our SDLC toolchain and augment this with the Infrastructure as Code deployment and configuration management tools needed to deliver. We then plan to refactor our in-house core software product, reducing release cycles from months to weeks as we move to update code and shift to cloud native containers and DBaaS hosting, while integrating other products (SaaS, PaaS or acquired code) to deliver the next generation of Stewardship services.

Main responsibilities:

• Collaborate with architecture, development, security and the broader company to set up and maintain a “best in class” cloud platform and provide ongoing guidance on its consumption.
• Influence architectural & design decisions with regards to the operational reliability of our Azure cloud platform.
• Drive efficiency, automation and cost reduction by automating manual and repetitive tasks.
• Develop features and codified artefacts for platform improvements using automation and infrastructure as code.
• Provide technical expertise at parts and/or all stages of the delivery lifecycle.
• Enforce standards and provide governance and contribute to process improvement.
• Identify and escalate dependencies, risks and exceptions that will affect implementation and operations of technical artefacts.
• Share experience with peers to contribute to the growth of knowledge of Cloud.