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Vacancy Reference Number:
HRA/FS/HR/UK-R3
Position title:
Human Resources Assistant
Reports to:
Human Resources Manager
Location:
Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE
Hours of Work:
Full-time, 35-Hours Per Week, Negotiable
Salary guideline:
(Up to) £27,500.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)
Terms of Employment:
18-Months' Fixed Term (Renewable / Extendable) with 6-Months' Probationary Period
Application Process & Closing Date:
Please send an introductory email telling us why you are suitable for the role along with your CV by no later than 29th December 2024.
Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):
Interviews: ASAP
Start: ASAP thereafter
Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold an Online Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please familiarise yourself with ZOOM, Team Link, MS Teams, and Skype post successful submission of your application.
About us:
Muslim Hands is a UK faith based international relief and development organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The headquarters of Muslim Hands is based in Nottingham, with additional operational function of the - fundraising team located in London. There will be occasional travel between the two locations.
The Role:
Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and passionate individual to support our HR Services. The Postholder will work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of the HR team, being integral in the provision of the required support and direct assistance with all aspects of the day-to-day running of the department. The HR Assistant shall progressively take ownership of a variety operational activities whilst ensuring all administrational expectations of the HR department are met to (and maintained at) a high standard.
Job Specifics:
- To develop relationships with and assist staff at all levels within the organisation by providing a comprehensive HR service, dealing with general HR enquiries face to face, by email, by telephone or by other approved means; including regularly representing the HR Department at other Muslim Hands’ sites in order to provide the same.
- To support with the delivery and attainment of the key performance indicators of the HR Department, aiming to achieve over and beyond the department’s expectations at every opportunity.
- To champion operational effectiveness of the HR Department and ensure the responsibilities of the post are conducted in a way that reflects the standards, vision and values of the organisation.
- To proactively support with the full life cycle of all staff recruited, from drafting / adding adverts, managing recruitment campaigns, adding new starters to our HR systems, induction, probation, absence management, variations of contracts, leavers to providing after-care.
- To effectively manage the ‘HR Inbox’ resolving queries and escalating/forwarding concerns to the HR Manager for effective decision making and resolution.
- To effectively and efficiently maintain the HR database(s) to ensure all staff records are comprehensively and accurately kept up to date and compliant with current UK legislation.
- To proactively promote excellence in regard to all Muslim Hands’ Values, Policies, Procedures and Processes including but not limited to Personnel Expectations, Safeguarding, Health and Safety and Well-being.
- To undertaking any other duties which may be reasonably regarded as within the nature of the duties, responsibilities and scope of the role.
- To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in live TV appeals during our peak periods.
Person Specification
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
- Must be able to either:
(1) Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR (2) Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.
- 2+ years' experience in similar role dealing with HR administration
- Good numeracy skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Excel functions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong diligence
- Strong IT skills, Microsoft Office and competent in the use of IT systems including HR databases
- Confident and professional attitude in the provision of people support services
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Adept to handling difficult personnel matters
- Excellent telephone manner and attitude to customer service
- Reliable, flexible, and willing to work smart and to learn new skills
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative with a positive 'can do’ mentality
- Resilient and able to work calmly during times of pressure and meet deadlines and targets effectively
- Pro-active and excellent collaborator
Desirable
- CIPD Level 5 qualified or NQF Level 6 qualified within a similar discipline
- Competent understanding of UK Employment Law
- Leading organisational personnel development and CPD
- [Lead] Investigation Officer experience in dealing with disputes at work
- Experience of leading or influencing change including the development of a HR Strategy
- Understanding of regulatory bodies that govern UK Charities
Note:
- This Person Specification is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope. The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by line manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.
- Deadline for applications is 29th December 2024 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found.
- Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
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Vacancy Reference Number:
CO/CEOO/UK-R1
Position Title:
Compliance Officer
Reports to:
CEO
Department:
CEO's Office
Location:
Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE
Hours of Work:
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary Range:
£30,000 - £35,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)
Terms of Employment:
24-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)
Application Process & Closing Date:
Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 29th December 2024
Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):
· Interviews: As and when strong candidates identified
· Start: ASAP thereafter
Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold either a ‘In-Person’ or Online Interview (via MS Teams, Zoom or Skype) with Muslim Hands; therefore, please familiarise yourself with MS Teams, Zoom or Skype prior to submitting your Application.
Other Information:
Muslim Hands is an international aid agency and NGO dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and education to communities in need worldwide. With a presence in over 40 countries, we strive to alleviate poverty, empower marginalised individuals, and respond to emergency situations with compassion and expertise.
Role Overview:
This is a new role, providing an opportunity to develop and evolve it. As Compliance Officer, you will be the Charity’s lead and expert on compliance with its external regulatory requirements and internal policies. Specifically, you will be responsible for managing and assuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements, including UK charity law, financial regulations, GDPR, safeguarding, and anti-money laundering regulations.
You will report directly to the CEO and provide advice and assistance to the Senior Management Team, as well as personnel across the Charity. The role focuses on advising, assisting, and supporting others while maintaining the authority and independence to ensure compliance.
Main Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a robust compliance programme that ensures adherence to internal and external policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and sector best practices.
- Work with various departments to maintain and implement compliance assurance across the Charity, ensuring that appropriate and reasonable measures are in place in line with legislative changes and sector best practices.
- Conduct regular audits, compliance reviews, and spot checks to identify risks, evaluate controls, and manage compliance risks, including investigations and reporting findings.
- Act as the main point of contact for external regulators, auditors, and clients, including the Charity Commission and the Fundraising Regulator.
- Manage the process of periodic audits as per the compliance framework, identifying actions for remediation and developing action plans to address risks.
- Ensure that policies and processes comply with all relevant legislation and regulations. Keep up-to-date with any legal and regulatory changes affecting the Charity's activities and provide advice and interpretation to Senior Management and relevant staff.
- Maintain and update the compliance register, tracking action points and following up on identified risks.
- Provide compliance training sessions to staff members, ensuring they understand how compliance relates to their roles and responsibilities.
- Prepare and present detailed compliance reports to senior management, the Finance and Audit Committee, and the Board of Trustees (BoT), highlighting key risks, issues, and recommendations for improvement.
- Foster a culture of ethical conduct and compliance within the organisation by promoting best practices.
- Be prepared to assist with additional tasks as required and modify the role as it develops.
- Inform management about charity laws changes.
- To undertake (/progress towards undertaking) all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent, and wholly accountable manner.
- To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by line manager.
- To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands’ Policies and Codes of Practices.
- To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
- To support with other Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods
Work Context
· The post is based in Nottingham and will involve regular travel to overseas partner offices.
· The role requires adaptability to changing priorities, understanding the compliance needs of all parts of the Charity, and ensuring compliance assurance is met across the organisation.
Additional Responsibilities
• Attend in-house and external training courses, as agreed with the line manager.
• Practise and comply with all current policies and procedures, including GDPR.
• Undertake any reasonable tasks from time to time at the request of the line manager.
Autonomy and Decision Making
· The post holder will be responsible for their workload and outputs, working closely with the CEO. They must retain sufficient independence to report on compliance truthfully.
· The post holder must be able to work autonomously, displaying initiative, flexible thinking, and self-motivation. They must understand the Charity’s business model and ensure all related compliance areas are managed effectively.
Communications
The post holder will regularly engage with people across the organisation, including front-line operations staff, HQ staff, the Senior Management Team, and the CEO.
This Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope. The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.
Qualification:
Graduate, preferably in Project Management, Finance, or Business and Management, ideally with certifications in PRINCE 2, charity governance and compliance. Ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of relevant experience in the third sector.
Essential:
- Right to work in the UK
- DBS Certificate at suitable level / undertaking to cooperate to obtain a DBS Certificate at suitable level
- Good working knowledge of working in compliance.
- Knowledge of cyber security risks and other information security standards.
- Understanding data protection law, regulation and principles, audit and compliance to internal and regulatory standards.
- Experience liaising with external regulatory authorities.
- Proven ability to communicate complex ideas in simple, effective language.
Desirable
- Knowledge of charity sector.
- Fundraising / Governance/ Regulatory Charity Law and compliance.
- Experience in similar type of roles
- Experience in cross-functional roles.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams.
Deadline for applications is 29th December 2024 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found.
NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
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Vacancy Reference Number:
EVC/FR/UK-R1
Position Title:
Events & Volunteer Coordinator
Department:
UK Events and Volunteers
Location:
Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE
Hours of Work:
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary Range:
£22,000-£24,999 per annum (commensurate with experience)
Terms of Employment:
12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)
Application Process & Closing Date:
Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 29th December 2024
Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):
· Interviews: As and when strong candidates identified
· Start: ASAP thereafter
Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold either a ‘In-Person’ or Online Interview (via MS Teams, Zoom or Skype) with Muslim Hands; therefore, please familiarise yourself with MS Teams, Zoom or Skype prior to submitting your Application.
Other Information:
Muslim Hands is an international aid agency and NGO dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and education to communities in need worldwide. With a presence in over 40 countries, we strive to alleviate poverty, empower marginalised individuals, and respond to emergency situations with compassion and expertise.
Role Overview:
The post-holder will be working closely with other members of the Fundraising Department to gain exposure for the charity and the fundraising campaigns run throughout the year.
The Events and Volunteer team is essential to the growth of Muslim Hands both in raising awareness via our events which host thousands of people throughout the year, increasing awareness of our work and generating donations. The post-holder’s role will be central in expanding this and helping further the reach of Muslim Hands.
Main Responsibilities:
· To be the first point of contact for enquires in volunteering and events for post-holder’s local area.
· To support, manage and supervise the recruitment of volunteers.
· To equip head volunteers with the knowledge, motivation and understanding to carry out their role within the community on behalf of Muslim Hands.
· To work closely with key volunteers and groups to maximise Muslim Hands’ presence and work in the local community.
· To support our flagship events including Gaza Winter Walk, Ramadan activities and a range of outdoor and international events.
· To organise and be responsible for local events in post-holder’s area in order to maximise Muslim Hands presence and raise funds for various projects.
· To arrange and attend masjid collections and make announcements to the congregation in the masjid.
· To build relationships with key groups and businesses in post-holder’s local area such as schools, scout groups and supermarkets.
· Ensure that all practices of the work carried out is clearly planned, monitored and evaluated in.
· Ensure all activity is conducted within up-to-date policies including health and safety and data management.
· To work closely with the Events and Volunteer Assistant Manager and the broader Fundraising team.
· To engage schools and universities to fundraise for MH.
· To undertake (/progress towards undertaking) all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent, and wholly accountable manner.
· To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by line manager.
· To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands’ Policies and Codes of Practices.
· To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
· To support with other Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
· To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
· To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices
· To be available to work weekends and some evenings for events, this will be available to claim back as TOIL.
This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope. The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.
Essential: Ideal Candidate will:
· Right to work in the UK
· DBS Certificate at suitable level / undertaking to cooperate to obtain a DBS Certificate at suitable level
· Self-motivated
· Approachable with great leadership skills and initiative
· Excellent communication skills with passion for public speaking when needed to rally volunteers
· Engage with communities from different background and age ranges
· Knowledge of database management
· Be honest and accountable
· Willing to travel to meet with volunteers and work flexible hours
· Be proficient in IT, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
· Be adequately experienced in supporting advertising and executing successful events.
· Possess suitable record keeping and administrative skills
· Possess a flexible approach to tasks and responsibilities.
· Possess a high level of self-motivation and professionalism
· Holds a valid UK driver’s license
Desirable:
· Access to a car with business insurance
· Direct role experience
· Familiarity of UK Events and Volunteers department’s activities
· An awareness of Health and Safety values.
· Multilingual Skills
· Degree level educated
Deadline for applications is 29th December 2024 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found.
NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Population Matters is an environmental charity, working to ensure that our population can co-exist in harmony with nature and prosper on a healthy planet.
We campaign for people to consider choosing smaller families and to consume sustainably; we believe in a multifaceted approach to confronting climate change and tackling biodiversity loss.
Our vision is of a future in which our population co-exists in harmony with nature and prospers on a healthy planet, to the benefit of all.
Our mission is to drive positive, large-scale action through fostering choices that help achieve a sustainable human population and regenerate our environment.
You
Are you a creative strategist with expertise in digital content and social media? Do you thrive on creating and managing impactful campaigns that drive change and engagement?
We are looking for a skilled Content Specialist to play a leading role in planning, creating and adapting digital content strategies that amplify Population Matters’ mission. With your innovative approach, you will ensure our campaigns remain timely, impactful and responsive to emerging trends.
As part of our small, collaborative team, you will develop engaging content across multiple formats, commission high-quality material from internal and external creators and use your expertise in social media and analytics to grow our influence and connect with diverse audiences.
If you are successful, you will be a key player in shaping our campaigns and maximising our global impact.
How we’ll do things
Population Matters is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age and all other categories protected by law.
We will use blind recruitment practices to minimise unconscious bias.
The deadline for applications is midday on Wednesday 18 December. We will hold interviews on w/c 6 January, remotely, with Dominic Nutt, Interim Head of Campaigns and Communications, Ben Stallworthy, Digital and Communications Manager and Madeleine Hewitt, Campaigns and Media Officer.
Thank you for your interest in Population Matters.
Salary: £36,000, non-negotiable.
Working Pattern: We promote and encourage flexible working all types, in line with our new flexible working policy.
Location: Home-based in the UK or internationally, with occasional travel and access to our office space in London.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave pa; additional three days’ closure over Christmas; employer pension contribution 6-8%, employee matching contribution min 2%; Employee Assistance Programme; we fund and encourage CPD.
Please address the person specification in your covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have an exciting opportunity for two advocates to join the team.
Location: Nottingham
Hours: 1 x 10-hour position, 1 x 18.5-hour position
Salary: £6,332.85 per annum (10-hour position), £11,715.77 per annum (18.5-hour position)
Tenure: Part Time, Permanent
Closing date: 9am on Monday 9th December 2024
About Us:
Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire is the largest local independent charity providing a wide range of services for older and vulnerable people.
Advocate – The Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an empathetic, and caring individual to provide a Residents’ Representative Service to residents and their relatives in Nottingham City residential and nursing homes for those 18 and over, as well as for a Patients’ Representative working across Queen’s Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital with older and vulnerable people.
Do you have the skills to represent, advocate and support people and their families, enabling them to make informed decisions around a wide variety of issues? Would you like a busy and diverse role which sees you working in care homes or hospitals, liaising with statutory and 3rd party organisations to help older and vulnerable people to achieve their desired outcomes and get their voices heard? If so, we’d like to hear from you!
Advocate – Hours:
1 x 10-hour per week position
£6,332.85 per annum
Home, care homes and community based
1 x 18.5-hour per week position
£11,715.77 per annum
Hospital based with an element of home working
(10 hour and 18.5 hour – can be combined to make one 28.5 hour per week position)
Advocate – You:
- A good understanding of the needs and concerns of older and/or vulnerable people
- You will be self-motivated, yet a team player, with excellent communication, organisational and strong IT skills
- Be committed to the values of Age UK Notts
- Experience of providing advocacy is not essential as full training will be given
- Applicants must hold a full driving licence and have access to a car for the care home position (Age UK Notts is committed to making reasonable adjustments, so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive, your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability)
Advocate – Benefits:
- 24 days annual leave (Pro Rata), rising by 1 day a year, to a maximum of 32 days
- Additional 8 public holidays leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted tickets to the theatre, music venues, comedy and sporting events
- Exclusive Age UK Discounts for shopping, travel, home, technology, days out, holidays and much more
- 4% employer contribution pension (in line with auto-enrolment rules)
- Blue Light Card
How to Apply
To submit your application for this exciting Advocate opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is: 9am on Monday 9th December 2024
Age UK Notts promotes equality and diversity.
Registered Charity Number: 1067881
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Job description
About Us
You will find no other law firm like Edward Connor Solicitors. Seeking to provide Christ-centred legal expertise to churches and Christian charities, we combine the skill and specialism of a high-quality law firm with the gospel aims of a Christian charity. Our team of Christian lawyers already serve diverse Christian organisations in a wide variety of unique work. But we need to grow our existing team of high-quality and servant-hearted support specialists in order to enable our fee-earning teams to meet the increasing demands of the Christian market we love to serve.
About the role
We are seeking a servant-hearted, pro-active team player who will help us provide Christ-centred legal expertise to churches and charities. You will
- Provide vital support to our fee-earning staff and excellent client care through administrative services and matter management assistance
- Use your excellent literacy, communication and computer skills to reduce the administrative burden on fee-earners
- Use your initiative to help processes to work more efficiently to maximise impact
- Use your excellent interpersonal skills to build strong and valuable relationships with other staff and clients in a remote-first organisation
- Be an important cog in seeing gospel ministry flourish
This is a full-time and permanent position, based either from Home, in our Market Harborough office or Nottingham Hub.
There is an occupational requirement that the job holder must be a Christian in full agreement with our Basis of Faith.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Individual Giving Manager
c. £34,000 - £38,000 (full-time, permanent – open to flexible working requests)
Remote, home-based
The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic conservation charity that works to halt the decline and support the recovery of vital species in the UK. They have an impressive track record and are well recognised in the environmental space.
We are seeking an Individual Giving Manager to lead on developing multi-channel fundraising initiatives and campaigns to drive income from individuals. This is an area with a lot of potential to grow with the primary focus initially being on retention and uplift of existing supporters. It is an exciting opportunity for the Individual Giving Manager to shape the programme going forwards, from establishing a compelling supporter journey, identifying new products and offerings, testing and learning, through to implementing appeals and campaigns.
At a time when nature is in crisis, it is more important than ever to fund crucial programmes to save threatened species, tackle landscape restoration and involve people and communities. You will be able to make a significant contribution to supporting the charity’s mission.
The Role:
- Lead on the continued development of the Individual Giving strategy, plans and budgets
- Oversee the creation and delivery of inspiring multi-channel fundraising initiatives and campaigns to secure and grow income from supporters including direct mail and cash appeals, crowdfunders, lottery, the Big Give and other fundraising opportunities
- Develop and implement an impactful stewardship journey to prioritise donor retention and uplift
- Work with the Major Giving Manager to develop a mid-value programme, identifying individuals with capacity to give more
- Manage and support a team of two direct reports, Individual Giving Officer and Senior Legacy Officer
About You:
- Good experience in an individual giving fundraising role in the charity sector with understanding of key areas such as regular giving, cash appeals, direct mail, lottery etc.
- Ability to be proactive and work autonomously
- Demonstrate effective relationship-management skills and ability to deliver engaging stewardship journeys to donors
- Ability to work across multiple tasks, be detail-orientated and prioritise workload effectively
- Line management experience isn’t essential but you will have a clear understanding of how to support and motivate a team
Closing Date: Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
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Operations and Finance Coordinator
Location: Remote (with London/UK-based in-person meetings)
Salary: £29,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, 12 months fixed-term (with the potential to become permanent)
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment? Are you ready to help shape the future of a global charity supporting health, financial stability, youth success, and community resilience?
At United Way UK, we're looking for a skilled and adaptable Operations / Finance Coordinator to join our small but dynamic team. Reporting to the CEO, you’ll manage financial processes, support HR functions, and coordinate operational and programme activities.
What you’ll do:
- Support financial administration, including budgets and reporting.
- Coordinate HR processes like recruitment and onboarding, working with our outsourced team.
- Provide administrative support for programme delivery and fundraising.
What we’re looking for:
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
- Flexibility and resilience under pressure.
- Experience and accuracy in finance or operations (charity sector a plus).
What we offer:
- A supportive, collaborative culture.
- A chance to grow your skills while making a real difference.
- The opportunity to work within a globally recognised organisation.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis – apply early as we may close applications once the role is filled.
Apply by submitting your CV and cover letter via the link on Charity Job.
Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
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Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until September 2025. Immediate until start preferred.
Interviews: 19th & 20th December
We’re looking for a Direct Response Marketing Officer to join our busy and thriving Events Marketing team. This role will manage and deliver multi-channel marketing campaigns, driving participation in our sports, challenge, and mass event program.
You’ll report to the Events Marketing Campaign Manager. The Events Marketing team is part of the Events team and sits in the wider Income and Engagement directorate. The Events Marketing team is responsible for recruiting event participants across a range of sports, challenge, and mass events, as well as involvement in retention strategies to cross-sell our supporters into other fundraising products.
You will:
- Work with different teams across the organisation, as well as with our media agency and external stakeholders, to brief, optimise and evaluate marketing campaigns, with a focus on monitoring performance and coordinating evaluations.
- Make recommendations to help inform and improve future campaigns.
- Write marketing copy for your campaigns, work closely with internal and external designers to develop creative ideas, and produce post-campaign reports.
Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a wonderful achievement and we're incredibly proud, as this is a fantastic testament to all the people who make up Alzheimer’s Society.
About you
- You will be experienced in marketing and communications.
- You’ll need to have excellent organisational and timekeeping skills, be a team player and show passion for the cause, working to maximise our income to increase the impact we have on the lives of people affected by dementia.
- You will be able to demonstrate your experience in planning, developing, and delivering multi-channel campaigns.
- You will have experience in budgeting and financial management and be an innovative thinker with a test-and-learn attitude.
- You will be a fantastic communicator with great attention to detail.
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.
There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.
At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
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Harris Hill is seeking a temp Fundraising Coordinator ASAP for a few weeks, possibly longer.
This role is ideally based in Bath with a day or two a week in the office but due to short nature and urgent request, is also considering a remote based candidate.
Duties and responsibilities
Support the relevant manager to deliver campaigns to maximise value and engagement among new and existing supporters
Assisting in Gift Aid administration and data processing
Producing bespoke letters and email correspondence where appropriate.
Accurately recording feedback received from supporters and members.
Accurately adding/updating supporter information and contact preferences etc., ensuring that supporter records are always up to date.
Processing online event registrations and donations
Coordinating and sending fundraising and other materials (for events, in celebration or in memoriam and other more general enquiries)
Working with the relevant manager to develop, manage and grow in-memory and in celebration income
Undertake other reasonable tasks and duties, as may be requested, such as scanning and filing documents, and updating procedures.
Be aware of relevant regulation, legislation and the external environment
If you are immediately available and would like to discuss further, please apply for more details.
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full time, permanent Regional Casework Coordinator to join the Scottish Regional Office team at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. Our passionate Regional Casework Coordinators are SSAFA’s front line of support for members of the armed forces community in need. They are the first point of contact for all beneficiaries into the regional office.
You will be responsible for providing specialist administrative support, working closely with SSAFA branch volunteers in order to ensure a consistent, timely, quality service is provided to SSAFA beneficiaries. This will include supporting the volunteer network including our highly trained caseworkers, particularly with completion of cases.
To help you establish yourself in this new post you will receive excellent training and induction to the Scottish Regional Office. You will work closely with the Regional Casework Managers and Regional Operations Manager.
The post is home-based, but to be eligible for this role you are required to live in Scotland. You may have to travel occasionally around Scotland or elsewhere in the UK; expenses will be paid. You must have a fast, stable broadband connection in your proposed workspace.
About the team
The team work remotely and pride themselves in maintaining a close working bond which ensures the smooth operation of the office. You will work closely with volunteers from the seventeen SSAFA branches across Scotland, supporting them to administer casework for SSAFA beneficiaries. The wider support team includes two Regional Casework Managers and a Regional Operations Manager.
About you
To carry out this role successfully you will have a track record of providing welfare advice in key areas such as, housing benefits, debt, disability, mobility or immigration issues. You will have knowledge of safeguarding and GDPR and experience in dealing with sensitive information and people in vulnerable situations. You will be able to provide excellent customer service by telephone, e-mail and face to face. You will have used Microsoft Office 365 to a high standard. It is important that you have experience of planning and managing your own workload, with minimal supervision.
It would be advantageous if you have an understanding of the way of life for today’s Armed Forces, veterans and their families and if you have experience of recruiting and supporting volunteers. An understanding of the voluntary sector and preferably the military charity sector would be valuable.
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. SSAFA, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need; last year our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people in need, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person and their family – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
Closing date: Monday 16 December
Interviews: W/C 16 December via MS Teams
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Part-time: 28 hours per week (four days weekly)
Remote, in the UK (must be available to travel to London team meet-ups once a month)
£37,000 - £40,000 pro rata, depending on experience
Overview Animal Equality is an international organisation working with society, governments and companies to end cruelty to farmed animals. Animal Equality has offices in the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Brazil and India.
The Philanthropy Specialist plays a major role in meeting the organisation's ambitious fundraising goals. Responsible for major giving and grants portfolios, the Philanthropy Specialist identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards financial support from generous individuals and granting bodies. With a proven track record, the successful candidate will network with key stakeholders, present compelling communications and generate significant funds. In turn, these funds will enable Animal Equality to achieve its ambitious financial targets and carry out its crucial campaigns to meaningfully transform and save the lives of farmed animals.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary band £37,000-£40,000, depending on experience. This is a remote working opportunity (UK-based candidates only). The candidate will be expected to attend mandatory monthly team meet-ups one day per month, at their own expense.
- Holiday entitlement equal to 33 days per year (including standard public holidays).
- Personalised Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): an Animal Equality-funded benefit that offers employees, supporters and volunteers confidential counselling and advice on a wide range of work and personal issues. The programme offers several services, such as a 24/7 confidential helpline and expert Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
- Flexible hours, with the option to start between 8am-10am and finish between 4pm-6pm.
- Able Futures Support: The service is a nine-month, practical and confidential support service for employees whose circumstances or mental health may impact their wellbeing or work. Employees can work with a mental health professional to deepen their understanding of how their mental health may impact them and will build coping skills and resilience to thrive at work.
- Gifted yearly stipend to access learning and development resources, to help employees further grow their personal and professional skills.
- Monthly stipends for employees to enjoy a vegan lunch at the Animal Equality monthly meetups.
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For more information and to apply, please visit our website.
The interview process comprises a multiple-stage interview and Skills Test.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to support our established Connections team which is part of our involvement services services across the East of England.
The role will focus on providing line management of staff and volunteers with lived experiences of disability, autism, learning disability or mental ill health. The role will project manage the implementation of new contracts and develop existing contracts with a learning and growth mindset.
This role is home based for administration; therefore, it is essential that you have a suitable internet connection. There will be regular travel involved to attend meetings and forums as well as remote work.
About you
You will be a passionate about supporting our local authorities and Integrated care board commissioners to work together with the people who use their services to ensure the highest quality of provision.
We are looking for a strong and resilient leader, preferably with experience of managing a team; of cultivating successful relationships with external and internal stakeholders and experience of living, working, or volunteering with either disabled or autistic people, or people with a learning disability or living with mental ill health, to provide feedback and co design solutions.
You will have the ability to interpret operational data and translate this into improved or consistent practice of others in and across the team, and using the data in making informed decisions and ensuring that the highest standards of service delivery are achieved.
You will manage the Speak Out services ensuring that they meet the contractual requirements and within budget. You will implement and adapt innovative approaches that encourage engagement, involvement and co-production.
You will ensure a culture of learning and continuous development through a mix of team and supervision meetings, and reflective practice.
You will be experienced in managing risks relating to the safety and wellbeing of staff members and the safeguarding those that use services.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring your team’s delivery of the highest standards of service to meet agreed outcomes.
You will support your team and ensure that they have the necessary skills to make a difference to people’s daily lives. Assisting them to grow in confidence, you will empower them to help others to speak out about the things that are important to them.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with people across the organisation to assist you and your team, fostering a learning culture where all views are respected.
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values, and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility is a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please use the vacancy link for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Tuesday 10 December
Want to know more about the role?
Please visit the vacancy page to learn more about the role
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The role
SAFE! Support for Young People Affected by Crime is a dynamic Oxford based charity working across the Thames Valley. We are looking for experienced practitioners based in South Bucks and the surrounding areas to provide support on a freelance basis to young people and parents/caregivers across all our services. Subcontracted sessional practitioners are contracted on a freelance basis to provide one-to-one support to young people and their parents. There are also opportunities to co-facilitate group work. Sessions may be delivered remotely or face to face, dependent upon the needs of clients. Freelancers are home-based practitioners who travel to meet young people and /or parents face-to-face (within a 25-mile radius), provide remote support online, or a combination of both.
SAFE! Subcontracted Sessional Practitioners
Locations: Buckinghamshire, we are particularly keen to recruit freelancers based in Wycombe and South Bucks areas.
Payment: Practitioners submit invoices monthly and are paid at a rate of £25 per hour for admin and delivery and £10 per hour for travel time. They are liable for all tax and expenses.
About you
You’ll have extensive experience of working with young people in a supportive role with a proven track record of building appropriate relationships and providing outstanding support to children, young people, and parents. You’ll be confident in designing individual intervention plans based on needs. An enthusiastic self-starter with excellent communication skills, you’ll possess a positive, solution-focussed attitude. With experience of multi-agency working and a commitment to high standards of professionalism, your values will align with SAFE!’s vision, mission, and values. Your active commitment to both safeguarding and promoting equal opportunities and diversity will be evident in all you do. You will have a good understanding of confidentiality and safe working practices and be proficient in the maintenance of records in accordance with the Data Protection (GDPR) Act.
We are seeking people with a professional qualification in social work, teaching, youth work, probation, or equivalent, and extensive experience of working with children and young people.
Contracts will be subject to references and checks made by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) satisfactory to SAFE!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are recruiting an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive and PA to the Senior Leadership Team who will share our passion and commitment to members of the fire and rescue services community to live healthier and happier lives.
The post holder will work at a senior level to provide effective strategic executive support to the Chief Executive and proactive administrative assistance to all members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). The post can be based at one of our charity workbases (Littlehampton, Penrith, Exeter, Basingstoke) or homebased with occasional travel
This post holder is the primary point of support to the Chief Executive and directors. This is therefore a fast-paced, multi-faceted role with a number of varied and competing daily priorities to manage. The post holder will be situated at the beating heart of the senior team, enabling its effectiveness and agility.
Our Senior Leadership Team and colleagues throughout the organisation are ambitious for the charity and increasingly work in a contemporary and dynamic way, modelling progressive and inclusive leadership and always supporting one another to take opportunities and to manage competing and changeable priorities so we can achieve our shared and individual objectives. We are looking for someone who will thrive in this working style.
We are looking for a very special, experienced and positive executive assistant who will work in an agile and dynamic way. He/she/they will have a positive, observant, courteous and friendly manner and be resourceful and tenacious.
Generally, you will:
- Provide strategic executive support to the Chief Executive
- Provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team
- Provide exceptional stakeholder correspondence and engagement internally and externally
To be successful in this role, you need relevant experience:
- Providing executive, secretarial and/or administrative support at a senior level in an organisation of similar breadth and scope and in a pacey, dynamic and rapidly changing environment
- Managing multiple diaries
- Managing events and/or projects
- Researching, synthesising and summarising complex information for the purpose of briefing an executive
- Drafting sensitive correspondence to high-profile and/or key stakeholders
- Administering board or committee meetings
This post is subject to a disclosure and barring check.
How to apply
To apply for the role, please submit your CV and an introductory letter via our online portal. Alternatively, please contact us for an application form.
Closing Date 9.00am on 9 December 2024
We welcome applications from all sections of the community. When recruiting our new team members, regardless of the role, we are looking for people who share our values.
Interiew Dates
First interviews will take place via MS teams on 11 December 2024 with second round interviews to take place in person, in London, on 16 December 2024.
We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to contact applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful this time.
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We offer specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to live happier and healthier lives
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.