It Support Assistant Jobs in Birmingham
Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 per annum DOE
Location: Hybrid to include Tyseley, Birmingham and homeworking
Contract type: 6 month Fixed term contract
Hours: 36.5 per week working Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) is a community benefit society and cooperative working to develop healthy, happy communities living active and connected lives.
Our vision is for a society where people have the autonomy, capacity, resources and skills to become the architects of their own destiny; where our individual wellbeing is recognised as being bound up in our collective responsibility to and dependency on each other; and where all of us feel empowered as agents of social change to make a difference – whether at an individual level or more widely.
An exciting position has arisen for a Finance Officer to work for a community benefit society to provide year-end and on-going support to the finance team for up to six months.
Main duties
This position will offer variation covering many duties within Finance.
- You will have responsibility for key aspects of financial and management reporting and control to deliver timely and reliable reporting.
- You will assist the current Assistant Management Accountant, Purchase Ledger Clerk and Payroll Assistant on a daily basis.
- The post-holder will, on a regular basis, liaise directly with each finance team member and report to the Head of Finance.
- Assist in the sales ledger, which involves verifying orders and updating the finance system (Accounts IQ). Additionally sending out relevant invoices via email or accessing customer portals.
- Assist the purchase ledger, including matching invoices with purchase orders and obtaining approvals from relevant managers. This information is then recorded in Accounts IQ. Also onboarding new suppliers in Accounts IQ and verifying bank details.
- Perform credit control checks.
- Assist with the monthly payroll cycle.
- Input month-end journal entries.
- Conduct bank reconciliations.
- Assisting with month-end management accounts and reporting.
- Assist in analysing the Profit and Loss accounts.
- Assist with Balance Sheet reconciliations.
- Support year-end audit.
- Any ad-hoc tasks.
- Provide timely responses to internal and external stakeholders and deal with queries in a timely manner.
- Adhere to the deliverables timetable, and maintaining a strong working relationship with the senior leadership team.
Knowledge, skills and experience
- At least 2 years experience in a similar finance role
- Experience with month and year end experience and procedures
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll experience
- Experience of managing multiple deadlines with a track record of delivering under pressure
- Good communication skills – written and verbal
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel knowledge
- A knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word in particular) to an intermediate level
- Microsoft Teams
- Degree educated in Finance
- Strong ability to plan ahead and manage multiple priorities effectively
- Ideally you will be AAT qualified.
- Studying towards a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), but this is not essential.
Staff benefits
We offer our team members a comprehensive staff benefits offering to include:
- Annual Leave – 25 days FTE (increasing to 29 days with service) plus 5 wellbeing days.
- Nest Pension – 8% employer contribution - 3% employee contribution.
- Heath Cash Plan – giving you discounts on everyday healthcare such as dental, optical, physio, prescriptions & more.
- Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and DRs on call 24hrs a day).
- Life Assurance – x4 your salary paid to beneficiary.
- Flexible working.
- Fantastic volunteering opportunities within The Active Wellbeing Society every month.
Application details
Please submit a Cover Letter and CV addressing the experience you have had relevant to the 'Main Duties' and the 'Knowledge & Skills' sections of the advert, but as a minimum please address how you meet the the following criteria which will be weighted highly in the first sift of shortlisting:
- AAT Qualified (Desirable)
- Studying towards a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) (Desirable)
- At least 2 years experience in a similar finance role (Essential)
- Experience with month and year end experience and procedures (Essential)
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll experience (Essential)
Closing date: Wednesday 27th March2024 at midnight
Interview date: Week commencing 8th April 2024
Due to the high numbers of applications we received for our job vacancies, we may close application windows early, so we would encourage you to submit your application ASAP
We will provide all applicants with an outcome on your application, this will usually be within 1 week of the application window closing.
Successful applicants will be required to be DBS checked prior to starting.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we, in recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring. The Active Wellbeing Society is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we recruit based upon capability and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. At The Active Wellbeing Society we are searching for people who share the passion for what we do with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, collectively making a difference.
If there is anything we can do to assist you in your application or preparations to be interviewed for one of our job vacancies please let us know and we can ensure you have a positive and comfortable experience.
Thank you for your interest in working for The Active Wellbeing Society, we look forward to receiving your application.
The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) is an independent social enterprise and a registered Community Benefit Society, which works with some of th...
Read morePurpose of the position
The primary role of the Governance Assistant is to provide administrative support to the workstreams under the Head of Governance, which include but are not limited to, annual work plan, royal charter, bylaws, elections, policies and procedures and GDPR compliance.
The Governance Assistant will act with integrity, positivity, energy, and adaptability, using their skills to build effective relationships and work within a shared vision.
The Governance Assistant will be a member of the Business Administration Team and will focus on supporting the Head of Governance to ensure the maintenance of high-quality governance processes within the organisation.
Key relationships
The Governance Assistant will be expected to establish and maintain effective working relationships with these key positions within the College of Paramedics including:
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Head of Governance;
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Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive;
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Other members of the Business Administration Team;
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President and Vice President;
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Chief Operating Officer;
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Chief Executive Group;
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Chairs and Members of the Paramedic and Student Councils;
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Administrative, membership, marketing, IT, and finance staff;
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Board of Trustees
The Governance Assistant’s duties and responsibilities include:
Governance
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Work closely with the Head of Governance to ensure the charity is compliant with regulatory requirements
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Maintain a good understanding of the governance processes and requirements, and work closely with the Head of Governance to ensure they are efficiently and effectively managed
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Maintain a good understanding of the implications for the role and organisation of the requirements of GDPR and other relevant legislation
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Maintain a good understanding of the need for effective policies and procedures, sustained within a robust review process
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Support the efficient and effective day-to-day functioning and co-ordination of the administrative activities associated with governance within the College of Paramedics
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Prioritise and time manage the administrative workload appropriately to meet specific deadlines.
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Support the Head of Governance on the election of trustees and member representatives as required, working with the Membership, Marketing and Engagement team and liaising with candidates, election services and incumbents.
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Provide administrative support for various governance aspects around the Board, Councils, member meetings, reporting and the Chief Executive Group
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Provide administrative support for aspects of Board Meetings/Committees and resources in the absence of the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive
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Support with timely production of relevant minutes, reports, action summaries and follow ups alongside the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive and Head of Governance
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Coordinate travel, venue bookings and accommodation for Board, Committees and Councils where appropriate
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Provide administrative support to the Royal Charter project
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Work closely with the Head of Governance to ensure relevant information is shared with third parties or stakeholders
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Oversee the formatting and editing process associated with key documents, in line with branding guidelines;
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Develop and maintain effective electronic filing systems ensuring that information is kept securely and is accessible as appropriate;
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Attend physical meetings at locations within the United Kingdom, as required;
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Undertake other tasks or projects that may arise;
Business Administration
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Providing cover and administrative support to the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive and Personal Assistant in any absence or when the needs of the business demand
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Coordinating electronic diaries;
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The coordination and business arrangements for College of Paramedics meetings, including serving as a Secretariat for meetings, various established or short-term functions of the College. This includes but is not limited to preparing agendas, taking minutes, action logs, sourcing venues, liaising with delegates, booking travel and accommodation, catering, sourcing audio visual equipment and facilitating remote attendance, collating meeting documentation, recording minutes and /actions;
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Assist with the co-ordination of General Enquiries received by the College of Paramedics over the phone or via email/dedicated mailbox, including tracking responses to ensure all enquires are dealt with in a timely manner;
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Undertake and complete an ongoing development review process, set by, and reviewed on an ongoing basis.
COLLEGE OF PARAMEDICS VISION
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About Life:
Life's a national pregnancy support charity that helps over 60,000 people a year. Through our services, we help people - whoever they are - to meet pregnancy or pregnancy loss with courage and dignity so they can flourish.
Our services include:
- Supported housing and community support
- Counselling and skilled listening
- Free pregnancy tests and baby supplies
- Crafting content that educates the public about pregnancy, pregnancy loss and our work
Our values:
All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values:
- Humanity – All people are special and equal.
- Solidarity – We’re with you and for you.
- Community – We’re better together.
- Charity – Doing good for one another.
- Common good – Building a better world.
We are looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic customer service professional with previous charity experience and experience of supporter relationship work to join our Fundraising team.
This is a new post that will oversee the development and implementation of a Supporter Experience strategy in line with income generation priorities and objectives.
We are looking for someone who is a data driven and innovative professional, passionate about delivering high class journeys for Life supporters with the overall aim of increasing net income and converting supporters into donors.
We are looking for a committed individual who can implement strategic plans and create operational business plans. You will manage and motivate a small team and have an advanced use and understanding of CRM databases to manage supporters and maximise their value.
Benefits:
At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:
- Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays, (for full-time positions, pro-rated for part-time positions)
- Paid DBS check
- Birthday Leave
- Extra annual leave for long term service
- Length of service awards
- Company Pension Scheme
- Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge
Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding and Equality
Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.
How to Apply:
If you think you have the skills to offer us, please send a CV and covering letter to Life jobs
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We have an exciting opportunity to join our HR People Partnering team with the recruitment of an Assistant People Partner. This role will primarily support the Delivery Function but will also provide a range of support to all 3 People Partners, including contributing to HR projects, data analysis and insight, activities relating to pay and reward, talent management and employee engagement, and employee relations. This role play’s an active part of the People Partner team, contributing to the planning and continuous improvement, with the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across the organisation.
This is a great development opportunity for someone with established experience working in a role within an HR / People & Learning function who is looking to develop their skills, knowledge and experience in this space. This role will contribute to the exciting work that sits across the People & Learning team including annual pay review, talent management and future development in our approach, leadership and management training programmes, employee engagement survey’s and equality, diversity and inclusion action planning. This role will be close to the day-to-day challenges, opportunities and successes of the functions throughout The Trust, supporting both strategic and operational activities by building strong, trusted relationships and contributing to the development of people initiatives - a fantastic opportunity to continually learn and develop alongside truly passionate people.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The Prince’s Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Assistant People Partners?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Assistant People Partners!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – PT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Equal Opportunities
Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
Youth charity The Prince’s Trust helps disadvantaged young people to get their lives on track. It supports 11 to 30 year-olds who are une...
Read moreThe Role of Communications Assistant:
This role equips and serves the whole Diocese of Coventry by assisting on delivering and facilitating effective internal communications. Currently we have 3 internal publications to various stakeholders with a view to creating more.
By 2030, our Bishops envisages a diocese with restored health, new growth, and renewed relationships. This role helps the whole diocese to realise this vision through the provision of dedicated communication to key groups of people in the diocese.
With its network of parishes covering the country, the Church of England plays an active role in national life, bringing an important Christian dimension to the nation, as well as strengthening community life. The Diocese of Coventry covers the city of Coventry, Warwickshire and parts of Solihull and has a worshipping community of around 14,000.
This role offers significant opportunity for someone to shape and grow a culture of encouragement, openness, and value as those in the diocese are equipped and supported in their ministry.
The main responsibilities of the Communications Assistant are:
Diocesan Bulletin
The Communications Assistant will put together the fortnightly digital diocesan bulletin on Mailchimp. Articles are submitted by people from across the diocese. These must be checked to ensure they comply with our stated guidelines before being proofread and placed in the appropriate section of the bulletin.
Clergy Update
The Communications Assistant is responsible for the weekly clergy update which currently goes out on a Wednesday to all clergy in the diocese. The Communications Assistant will source appropriate articles from emails, the Diocesan Communications Handbook, and the national Church of England as well as liaising with the Director of Communications and Communications Officer about what to include.
Friday Update
The Friday Update is the internal weekly newsletter for the Coventry Diocesan Board of Finance and Together for Change. Articles are submitted by members of staff and the Communications Assistant will put the newsletter together before sending to the Diocesan Secretary and her PA to send out.
Other Internal Communications
The Diocesan Website is a primary resource for clergy and church officers. The Communication Assistant will edit and create pages on the website.
Email Correspondence and Other Duties
Email Correspondence is received from clergy, church officers, the national Church of England, other charities, and members of the public. The Communication Assistant reads these emails and responds appropriately. Typical responses include:
• Forwarding emails to bishops or to another member of diocesan staff.
• Publicising information via the Bulletin / Clergy Update / Friday Update.
• Replying to emails and/or taking appropriate action.
Networking with communication staff from other dioceses is essential. The Communication Assistant will play an active role within the regional and national CofE communications network.
Other duties commensurate with this post are carried out by the Communications Assistant as required by the Director of Communications or the Diocesan Secretary.
What we are looking for in a Communication Assistant:
We are seeking an individual who is passionate about communication and dedicated to serving the diocese with key news and information. The ideal candidate will excel at responding to queries and good at building connections, with a strong knowledge of general IT, including Microsoft Office, and experience in editing website content and using email systems like MailChimp.
This individual should be familiar with networking widely within a complex, multi-site organization and become a trusted source of news and information. Able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people and organizations, using various methods and techniques, while also being able to work collaboratively with a team and on their own initiative.
They must be comfortable to manage a busy workload, multitask, and meet competing deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail and accuracy in spelling, grammar, and proofreading.
Furthermore, the candidate will demonstrate approachability, accommodation, and adaptability, even under pressure, and be committed to upholding the values and mission of the Church of England and the Diocese of Coventry.
This post reports to the Director of Communications and is based in the Diocesan Offices in Coventry.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
In the Diocesan offices we are committed to work with determination towards a fuller representation of the social, cultural and ethnic diversity which accurately reflects the people we serve in the Diocese of Coventry. We expect all employees to promote and model equity, diversity and inclusion in their working practices and relationships and to uphold principles of equality of opportunity in accordance with our legal and theological obligations as written in Galatians 3:28 which says, “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus”.
If you have a disability, long-term illness or are neurodiverse, and you feel this prevents you from meeting any of the essential criteria, please contact us to discuss the adjustments we can make for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we particularly welcome applications from United Kingdom Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage (UKME/GMH) candidates who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role.
All employees undertake mandatory Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training during their employment with us.
To find out more about this role please click on apply and this will take you to our website
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Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
About In2scienceUK
In2scienceUK’s aim is to promote social mobility and diversity in science, technology, engineering and maths. We do this by leveraging the skills and passion of researchers and STEM professionals to support young people from low socio-economic backgrounds to achieve their potential and progress to careers in STEM.
We are in a pivotal moment of our development. With a bold five-year strategy launching this year, led by our new CEO and Board of Trustees, we are set to grow in size and profile. The team is dedicated, passionate and enthusiastic about empowering young people.
What we are looking for
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Programme Assistant to support the delivery of our In2STEM programme. We are looking for a candidate who has an interest in promoting social mobility and diversity in STEM, and who understands the barriers young people from low socioeconomic backgrounds face when accessing higher education, postgraduate research and careers. Candidates will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and will be highly organised and efficient, with great attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
We want to hear from people who can passionately represent the interests of the diverse young people that we serve. We are not asking for particular qualifications. We care about your character, your skills and potential. If you can turn strategic aims into impactful programmes and can see yourself making an impact in our organisation, we want to hear from you.
This role is a career accelerator. At In2scienceUK we are champions of people and we are here to support you to achieve your career goals - however ambitious they may be.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supporting the team with student and volunteer recruitment activities.
- Data administration including updating contact databases, managing participant and volunteer data and gathering evaluation data.
- Supporting the management of email inboxes and acting as a point of contact for student and volunteer enquiries.
- Drafting, compiling and proofreading newsletters and bulk email communications using mailmerges and marketing communication software, such as Sendinblue.
- Managing web content and creating engaging communication resources for students, teachers and volunteers.
- Attending staff meetings; chairing and taking minutes.
- Supporting the planning and delivery of in-person and online programme activities including inductions, training, mentoring sessions, workshops and celebration events.
- Providing administrative support to ensure that students and volunteers have all the required information and documentation for work experience placements.
- Completing site visits to students and volunteers during placements.
- Supporting the team with programme evaluation and case studies.
- Taking on other tasks and responsibilities across the organisation when needed.
Person Specification
Essential
- An understanding of the social and economic barriers that prevent some young people accessing higher education, postgraduate research and careers.
- An ability to recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion in STEM.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle internal and external communications in a friendly and professional manner and the ability to write clear, accurate and appealing text for different audiences.
- Highly organised and efficient with an ability to manage workloads, meet concurrent deadlines and prioritise competing tasks.
- Excellent attention to detail to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- An ability to respond to unanticipated situations calmly, flexibly, and appropriately, displaying resilience and creative problem solving.
- Strong IT skills including a knowledge of Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
- An aptitude and willingness to learn new skills to carry out the role.
Desirable
- A knowledge or understanding of higher education, postgraduate research or STEM careers.
- Experience working with any of the following groups: young people, teachers or school administrators, volunteers, universities or STEM professionals/employers.
- Prior experience of using CRM, databases, Excel or similar software.
- Prior experience of handling customer enquiries.
- Prior experience of coordinating or supporting event planning and delivery.
- Knowledge or experience of GDPR and safeguarding.
Benefits
At In2scienceUK we practice what we preach by giving all staff opportunities to progress in their careers. You will have the opportunity to develop your own bespoke training and career development plan with guidance from your line manager.
Although we take our career development seriously we also value work-life balance. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly from home, balancing your caring responsibilities, volunteer commitments, hobbies and anything else that makes you happy. In2scienceUK is a remote based organisation, that requires occasional travel across the UK for events and staff co-working days.
You will have 28 days of annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays.
Commitment to Safeguarding
In2scienceUK is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults as outlined in Working Together to
Safeguard Children. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment
to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to
ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately
screened prior to appointment.
The following pre-employment checks will be undertaken as applicable:
• References
• DBS check and/or Overseas criminal records check where applicable
• Self-Disclosure
• Identity check
• Right to work in the UK
• Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role
• Confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable
Many of our roles involve working with children and we will therefore take up references prior
to your appointment. You should provide details of referees including your current and
previous employers, covering the last 5 years. Your current or previous employer will be
asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, if the role involved working with
children, including any in which the penalty is time expired. We will also ask if you have been
the subject of any child protection concerns and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or
disciplinary procedure.
Application Procedure:
Please apply via Charity Job by uploading your CV (2 pages maximum) and a cover letter (2
pages maximum). Please use your cover letter to demonstrate how you meet each of the
Person Specification competencies outlined above.
The deadline for applications is 11:30pm on Wednesday 3rd April 2024. Interviews will
likely take place the week commencing 8th April 2024
Promoting Social Mobility and Diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.
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This is a challenging and busy role supporting the delivery of the Financial Inclusion programme across the UK, including support for Financial Inclusion projects under the Scotland team. The Financial Inclusion Assistant is responsible for providing high level support to the Head of Financial Inclusion, Senior Managers and other team members as appropriate. The Financial Inclusion Assistant supports the coordination and delivery of a range of projects, communications, events and working groups across the Financial Inclusion department.
Role responsibilities
· Support the delivery and coordination of projects and working groups within the Financial Inclusion department and management of team email inbox
· Support the Financial Inclusion Leadership team to manage team engagement, planning meetings and working groups, taking minutes and assisting in the preparation of reports, communications, presentations and other documents
· Perform administrative duties for any Steering Groups led by the Financial Inclusion department, scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, recording minutes and producing reports as required
· Support the Financial Inclusion department through excellent stakeholder management, building positive relationships between teams across the Trussell Trust
· Act as a key contact point between the SLG and the Financial Inclusion department, ensuring expectations and objectives are met and all queries answered satisfactorily
. Organise and support the Head of Financial Inclusion with events, both internally and with other key stakeholders, liaising with event management companies when appropriate
Person Specification
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
· Strong administration skills
· Strong organisation skills and experience of working with tight deadlines and managing a varied workload
· Experience of supporting the organisation and delivery of a range of projects, events and meetings
· Strong IT skills including confidence in using all MS Office applications
· Numerate with the ability to present and analyse data
Behaviours and competencies:
· Demonstrate a commitment to the values of the Trussell Trust
· Demonstrates empathy and knowledge of diverse groups of people from a range of backgrounds and lived experiences.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Excellent interpersonal skills with experience of building relationships internally across an organisation and externally with key stakeholders
· Comfortable working autonomously and across multiple tasks with a high degree of self-management and personal organisation
Key Stakeholders
· Network Programmes & Innovation
· Network Operations
· Participation
· Fundraising
· CEO/ Senior Leadership Team
Our Values
The Trussell Trust is a charity that works to end the need for food banks. It is founded on and shaped by Christian principles.
Our values of dignity, justice, compassion and community, are central to all that we do and therefore supports our aim to be an organisation where the diversity of all employees is valued. We welcome people of all faiths and none and those that are committed to these values.
We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBTQIA+, from racially minoritised communities such as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
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Do you want to help us create, support, educate and inform an inclusive community of healthcare professionals, and all parts of society, about the principles and practice of compassionate, holistic medicine and health care?
At the BHMA we recognise that health, social justice and climate justice are intertwined. We hope to effect change in the world through empowering our health professionals to look after themselves and their patients better, so that we can all look after the planet better.
We believe it is time to reach a wider audience to inspire them with the understanding of the importance of holism and holistic and compassionate healthcare. We are looking for someone with passion and dedication who will help us achieve this.
About our charity
The British Association for Holistic Medicine and Health Care (BHMA) is a charity, with a small team, dedicated to promoting holism in healthcare. We are a membership organisation that is 40 years old this year and has produced a respected journal for over 20 years.
Role Overview & Aims
We are looking for someone who will drive the BHMA into a new phase of growth. Someone with passion and dedication who will believe in our purpose and help us achieve this. We want to grow our reach and find new members, journal subscribers and people to enrol on our course. We also want to start producing professional webinars and podcasts in the run up to our conference this Autumn. We would also like to streamline the administrative running of the BHMA to make it more efficient and sustainable, whilst growing our income streams.
How we work
The BHMA operates as a remote team however the hub is in the Bath/Bristol area with our AGM & a conference to be held near Bristol in 2024. We have 2-3 evening Zoom meetings per month and our remote administrator works mornings.
You will work from home using your own computer, however occasional face-to-face meetings would be a bonus.
Roles & responsibilities
Main duties:
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Liaise with the trustees and attend meetings to provide regular updates on the ‘health’ of the charity and to share your vision for strengthening marketing and operations.
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Identify risks and opportunities and work with the Trustees to promote the charity’s vision and implement change.
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Governance - ensuring the charity adheres to data protection policies,the requirements of the Charity Commission, and any other legal requirements
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Being responsible for all administrative and operational functions of the charity - delegating where appropriate to the administrator/marketing assistant.
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Designing and implementing a marketing and communications strategy to primarily build and retain memberships and subscriptions.
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Supervising our remote administrator/marketing assistant
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Supervising and motivating our student ambassadors.
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Organising & innovating
Day to day activities:
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Website updates and improvements and web optimisation/SEO.
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Implementing social media campaigns.
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Implementing referral marketing campaigns.
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Simple podcast/video editing and uploading.
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Writing and editing digital content.
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Leveraging the networks and influence of our trustees/ambassadors and student ambassadors.
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Creating a role and sense of purpose for our student ambassadors.
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Promoting our key offerings: Student essay competition, Conference, Events and affiliate events, Our Professional Development Course, BHMA membership, and our Journal of Holistic Healthcare.
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Implementing and improving customer service/onboarding protocols/customer retention.
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Nurturing BHMA member communities.
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Membership data collection and analysis.
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Writing newsletters to members and non-members
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Networking and looking for collaboration opportunities.
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Financial management - initiating payments and overseeing finances.
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Submitting financial reports & gift aid to the Charities Commission.
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Contributing to the annual report presented at the BHMA AGM.
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Organising monthly trustee meetings, taking minutes and preparing agendas (in consultation with the Chair) and reports in advance
For further information please see our job description attached below.
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North and Mid Wales
Would you like to join a service that makes a difference to older people in Wales? As a Regional Project Officer you will help meet the Community Assistance Project objectives by overseeing the regional delivery of services, supporting the Regional Volunteer Officer and working closely in collaboration with local partners.
About you:
· You will be able to work with others to deliver successful projects and services.
· You will have experience of recruiting, managing and working with volunteers.
· You will have experience of establishing and maintaining productive collaborations. Be able to negotiate at a range of levels both in and outside the organisation
· You will have experience of networking.
· You will have knowledge of Issues affecting older people in Wales and barriers to accessing support.
· You will have knowledge of local services in the public or voluntary sector.
· You will have knowledge of diversity of the cultures, environments and communities in which older people and carers live.
If successful you will:
1. In line with local arrangements, undertake the recruitment, support / supervision and mentor/buddy the volunteers, and ensure they have appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
2. Ensure all prospective volunteers are inducted with project partners and have all the relevant training required including all aspects of person-centred helping, safeguarding, equality and diversity and inclusion as per local arrangements.
3. Supervise and oversee all case work undertaken by the volunteers in the region.
4. Receive referrals for the project in the region, matching volunteers to the person needing the service and work closely with other members of the project team to ensure a high quality, timely and responsive service is provided to all older people referred to it.
5. Work with regional partners, develop opportunities and publicise and promote the Community Assistance Project, including promoting and cascading information, including real-life examples of positive intervention through a range of methods and with a range of stakeholders.
6. Oversee the processing of volunteer expenses in line with agreed policy and procedure
7. Maintain accurate and up to date records relating to all aspects of the service in the region to provide for the effective monitoring and evaluation of the project.
8. Support programme evaluation through surveys and questionnaires.
9. Make onward referrals internally or externally to provide a holistic support package for service users.
Great to haves:
· Ability to speak Welsh (Essential)
What we offer in return
· Holiday - 27 days made up of 24 choice days and 3 days to be used between Christmas & New Year - Including carry forward
· Flexible Hours Working Scheme
· Employer pension
· Generous life assurance up to four times your annual salary
· Healthcare cashback plan
How do I apply for this role?
Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for this role. Your application will not be considered without the covering letter.
Additional Information:
Age Cymru 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 welcome requests for flexible working.
Age Cymru 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 Cymru 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.
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Hoffech chi ymuno â gwasanaeth sy'n gwneud gwahaniaeth i bobl hŷn yng Nghymru? Fel Swyddog Prosiect Rhanbarthol byddwch yn helpu i gyflawni amcanion y Prosiect Cymorth Cymunedol drwy oruchwylio'r ddarpariaeth ranbarthol o wasanaethau, cefnogi'r Swyddog Gwirfoddoli Rhanbarthol a gweithio'n agos mewn cydweithrediad â phartneriaid lleol.
Eich profiad proffesiynol
1. Byddwch yn gallu gweithio gydag eraill i ddarparu prosiectau a gwasanaethau llwyddiannus.
2. Bydd gennych brofiad o recriwtio, rheoli a gweithio gyda gwirfoddolwyr.
3. Bydd gennych brofiad o sefydlu a chynnal cydweithrediadau cynhyrchiol. Byddwch yn gallu trafod ar amrywiaeth o lefelau o fewn y sefydliad a thu allan i’r sefydliad.
4. Bydd gennych brofiad o rwydweithio.
5. Bydd gennych wybodaeth am faterion sy'n effeithio ar bobl hŷn yng Nghymru a'r rhwystrau sy’n eu hwynebu wrth iddynt geisio cael gafael ar gymorth.
6. Byddwch yn ymwybodol o wasanaethau lleol yn y sector cyhoeddus neu wirfoddol.
7. Byddwch yn ymwybodol o’r amrywiaeth o ddiwylliannau, amgylcheddau a chymunedau y mae pobl hŷn a gofalwyr yn byw ynddynt.
Os byddwch yn llwyddiannus, byddwch yn:
1. Yn unol â threfniadau lleol, byddwch yn recriwtio, cefnogi/goruchwylio a mentora/cynnal cyfnod sefydlu ar gyfer y gwirfoddolwyr, a sicrhau bod gwiriadau priodol y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd yn cael eu cynnal.
2. Sicrhau bod yr holl ddarpar wirfoddolwyr yn mynychu cyfnodau sefydlu gyda phartneriaid y prosiect a bod ganddynt yr holl hyfforddiant perthnasol sydd ei angen, gan gynnwys pob agwedd o ddarparu help sy'n canolbwyntio ar yr unigolyn, diogelu, cydraddoldeb ac amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant yn unol â threfniadau lleol.
3. Goruchwylio'r holl waith achos a wneir gan wirfoddolwyr y rhanbarth.
4. Derbyn atgyfeiriadau ar gyfer y prosiect yn y rhanbarth, paru gwirfoddolwyr â'r person sydd angen y gwasanaeth a gweithio'n agos gydag aelodau eraill o dîm y prosiect i sicrhau bod gwasanaeth o ansawdd uchel, amserol ac ymatebol yn cael ei ddarparu i'r holl bobl hŷn sy'n cael eu cyfeirio.
5. Gweithio gyda phartneriaid rhanbarthol, datblygu cyfleoedd a rhoi cyhoeddusrwydd i'r Prosiect Cymorth Cymunedol, gan gynnwys hyrwyddo a rhaeadru gwybodaeth, gan gynnwys enghreifftiau go iawn o ymyrraeth gadarnhaol drwy ystod o ddulliau a chydag ystod o randdeiliaid.
6. Goruchwylio’r broses o brosesu costau gwirfoddolwyr yn unol â’r polisi a’r weithdrefn y cytunwyd arno
7. Cynnal cofnodion cywir a chyfredol sy'n ymwneud â phob agwedd o’r gwasanaeth yn y rhanbarth, er mwyn cefnogi’r broses o fonitro a gwerthuso'r prosiect yn effeithiol.
8. Cefnogi’r broses o werthuso'r rhaglen drwy arolygon a holiaduron.
9. Gwneud atgyfeiriadau yn fewnol neu'n allanol i ddarparu pecyn cymorth cyfannol i ddefnyddwyr gwasanaeth.
Byddai’n wych pe bai gennych chi:
1. Y gallu i siarad Cymraeg (hanfodol)
Beth rydym yn ei gynnig
1. Gwyliau - 27 diwrnod sy'n cynnwys 24 diwrnod dewis a 3 diwrnod i'w defnyddio rhwng y Nadolig a'r Flwyddyn Newydd - gan gynnwys opsiwn i drosglwyddo gwyliau blynyddol
2. Cynllun Gweithio Oriau Hyblyg
3. Pensiwn cyflogwr
4. Yswiriant bywyd hael hyd at bedair gwaith eich cyflog blynyddol
5. Cynllun arian yn ôl ar gyfer gofal iechyd
Sut ydw i'n ymgeisio ar gyfer y rôl hon?
Anfonwch eich CV a llythyr eglurhaol yn esbonio sut rydych yn bodloni'r meini prawf ar gyfer y rôl hon. Ni fydd eich cais yn cael ei ystyried heb y llythyr eglurhaol.
Gwybodaeth Ychwanegol:
Mae Age Cymru yn gyflogwr Cyfle Cyfartal ac rydyn ni’n annog ceisiadau gan ymgeiswyr cymwys, waeth beth fo'u hoedran, rhyw, hil, anabledd, cyfeiriadedd rhywiol, ailbennu rhywedd, crefydd neu gred, statws partneriaeth briodasol/sifil, neu feichiogrwydd a mamolaeth. Rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau wrth unigolion a hoffai weithio'n hyblyg.
Mae Age Cymru wedi ymrwymo i ddiogelu oedolion sydd mewn perygl, a phlant, rhag camdriniaeth ac esgeulustod. Rydym yn disgwyl i bawb sy'n gweithio gyda ni i rannu'r ymrwymiad hwn.
Anogir ceisiadau cynnar; byddwn yn adolygu ceisiadau drwy gydol y cyfnod hysbysebu ac rydym yn cadw'r hawl i gau'r hysbyseb ar unrhyw adeg.
Mae Age Cymru yn gofyn yn gwrtais i chi beidio â chysylltu â ni os ydych chi’n cynrychioli asiantaeth recriwtio a gwerthiannau’n ymwneud â’r cyfryngau. Nid ydym yn derbyn CVs hapfasnachol gan asiantaethau recriwtio nac yn derbyn y ffioedd sy'n gysylltiedig â nhw.
Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Operating Officer: NHS Retirement Fellowship
£47,420 - £56,918 FTE
22.5 hours per week (0.6)
The NHS Retirement Fellowship is a registered charity No. 287936 which exists for people who have worked in or for health and social care services.
We offer social, leisure and educational activities and welfare support to our members. We facilitate continued and new friendships, focused on local branches across the UK and postal members. We offer national support and events, including a hugely popular national conference.
We have a clear ambition to build our membership, anticipating their needs and developing new ways of meeting them.
This is a new, senior role within our well-established charity and we expect the post holder to play a proactive and productive role as a member of the organisation’s small Management Team.
You must have significant operational experience preferably in a similar role in the NHS or in another public sector or charitable organisation.
Closing date: Application is by CV and a supporting statement by 3rd April 2024
Interviews by Zoom: 18th April 2024