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Partners for a New Economy is seeking a Personal Assistant, for the Director and Grants team. If you have an eye for detail, strong time management and enjoy working as part of a small team, we'd love to hear from you.
Partners for a New Economy (P4NE) is an international donor collaborative of philanthropic foundations, hosted by Swiss Philanthropy Foundation, with the vision of our economy redesigned for nature and all people to flourish. Our website gives more detail on our grant-making and field-building activities. Our six funding Partners are based in the UK, Switzerland, Denmark and the United States, and our current staff team, led by Director Jo Swinson, has 5 people (3.3 FTE) all of whom work remotely (currently based in the UK, Denmark and Switzerland).
Responsibilities to include:
- Managing the Director & Programme Officer’s diaries
- Arranging online and in-person meetings and events
- Booking travel and accommodation for the Director and Programme Officer
- Working closely with the Programme Officer and Director to provide administrative support around our grant-making
- Providing support and completing administrative tasks, as required, to contribute to the activities of the P4NE team
We welcome applications from people with one or more years of experience in a similar role, whether you are looking for a part time or full time position, as we will scope the duties accordingly.
Location: This role is home-based and can be done from the UK or Switzerland (cost of living adjustment will be made to the salary for applicants based in Switzerland). Candidates should be able to work remotely and be comfortable having colleagues and contacts in different locations and time zones.
Hours: Min 20 hours/max 40 hours per week, flexible hours possible over 3-5 days each week, to be mutually agreed with the successful applicant
HOW TO APPLY:
You do not need to send us a cover letter. Instead, please apply by answering these two questions, and attaching your CV:
- What is it about being part of the P4NE team that appeals to you and why are you a great fit for this role?
- In this role, you will be dealing with a variety of stakeholders and organisations. It's likely there will be many competing demands on your time - from scheduling for a busy Director and team, to arranging domestic and international travel; formatting documents, attending team meetings and managing inbox traffic. Describe how you would manage these competing demands and give us an example of how you have done this in the past.
Applications should be received no later than: Thursday 11 April at 9.00am
Please answer both questions and attach your CV.
Closing date for applications is 9am on Thursday 11 April 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Designed by families, for families, The Ark was opened in September 2019 by the Mayor of London. The grounds offer wheelchair accessible outdoor experiences, including a Woodland Walk through a 7-acre nature reserve, a hydrotherapy pool and overnight suites for families to be close to their loved ones. At The Ark we are able to provide Specialist Care and Nursing for babies, children and young people, supporting their full clinical, emotional, social and practical needs. We have created a space where children who are seriously unwell are accepted as they are, safe to play, explore, express themselves and build confidence.
Rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, the charity has had a sustained period of growth over the last two years and we are looking for high quality employees to come and be a part of that success.
Our expert staff and trained volunteers provide clinical, emotional and practical support for families across North and Central London and Herts Valley. We carefully adapt our support for every child and offer it wherever it is required - whether in their home, their community or at our state-of-the-art children’s hospice building, The Ark, in Barnet.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The post holder will support and work directly with the CEO and provide some assistance to the Senior Management Team (SLT) and the Board of Trustees to support the delivery of the Charity's non clinical governance arrangements. The role will have a key focus on forward planning and streamlining ways of working whilst ensuring essential compliance and regulatory requirements are met.
ABOUT YOU
An organised self-starter who can provide a full on Executive Assistant service, with the ability to multi task, delegate and plan their time management. A methodical approach to diary management is a must and the successful applicant will have a proven track record within this area, along with detailed minute taking and providing excellent administrative support at senior levels.
Please review the Job Description of further details
Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.
Our diversity council is working hard to construct positive changes within our organisation. We are a disabilty confident employer and part of our commitment is to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
Note: In addition, an enhanced DBS disclosure with Child Barring will be required for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding the families we support.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we recieve sufficent applications therefore, please submit your application as early as possible
Executive Assistant
Salary: £35,280 per annum
We also offer 27 days of annual leave (pro-rated for hours worked) plus bank holidays and a birthday day off, 8% employer pension contributions, a core hour’s system of working and enhanced family friendly policies
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: London
Keep Britain Tidy is one of the UK’s leading environmental charities. At a time when we are living in a world that is facing its greatest environmental challenges, the work we do has never been more important or more urgent.
As we’re moving forward we recognise that a diverse workforce yields the best results. We embrace all the different identities in the UK and we want our workforce to reflect that.
Environmental change is affecting us all and we want people from all backgrounds to be part of the solution and help us make the changes that cannot wait. It is for this reason that Keep Britain Tidy has flexible and supportive policies for all our staff, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
We are seeking an individual who is passionate about the environment to join as Executive Assistant. This isn’t your usual Executive Assistant role - in addition to providing high-level administrative support to our Chief Executive and Trustees, you will help to support our parliamentary and policy work.
To be successful in this role you will be highly literate, IT savvy, creative and highly organised with the ability to manage a diverse workload and competing set of priorities.
This is an exciting role within a fast-paced charity where you will have the opportunity to support our growing campaign work.
All our roles benefit from generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions, including the opportunity to join the UK’s first net zero carbon pension scheme and to receive extra days leave for using alternatives to flights. If you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, you just need to let us know.
If you are interested in this job and want to help us make a difference, please review a copy of the full job description found on our website.
After reading the application information, if you would love to work with us and apply, please apply via the link held.
As part of the application process you will need to answer 3 questions, submit your CV and complete equal opportunities monitoring information, as we want to try to make sure that our workforce is representative of the population and we are not excluding any community. Please note that this information will be held separately.
Please submit your application before the closing date.
The deadline for applications is 09:00, Monday 08 April 2024
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 25 April 2024 and Monday 29 April 2024.
If you require an in person interview, please let us know.
We have signed the pledge to always #ShowTheSalary for the roles that we advertise.
We are proud winners of the Working Families’ Best Small Employer Award 2021
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us
The Tudor Trust is a grant-making organisation with a long-standing commitment to funding smaller, grassroots organisations. With an endowment of around £220m, our annual commitment to grants has averaged £20 million. We are winding down our current grant-making strategy, and are reevaluating and developing a new strategy centred around racial, social and economic justice.
In tandem with our strategy review, we are undergoing a comprehensive change process, which includes refreshing our Board and rebuilding our staff team. This transformation extends to the redevelopment of our internal people culture policies and practices with Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at its heart.
About the role
As the Executive Assistant and Operations Manager at Tudor Trust you will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation and effective management of both administrative and operational functions within the organisation.
With a focus on providing comprehensive support to the Board and CEO, the role encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities, including executive assistance, operations management, HR administration, and financial support.
Key Responsibilities
Board and CEO Support
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO, Chair of the Board and Trustees, including proactively managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and handling travel arrangements.
- Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and correspondence.
- Attending meetings for notetaking, to capture actions for next steps.
- Assist in organising events, workshops, and training sessions.
- Coordinate logistics, invitations, and follow-up activities for meetings, and in particular, board and committee meetings.
Operations Management
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the organisation, including facilities management, office supplies procurement, and equipment maintenance.
- Develop and implement efficient processes and procedures to enhance operational effectiveness and streamline workflows.
- Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and service providers to ensure smooth operations and timely resolution of any issues.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures related to health and safety, data protection, and organisational governance.
- Support the review and planning of opening up the use of the building to external stakeholders for social and creative purpose.
- Handle general administrative tasks such as managing office supplies and maintaining SharePoint.
HR and People Administration
- Assist with recruitment processes, including posting job advertisements, scheduling interviews, and candidate communication.
- Coordinate employee onboarding and induction programs, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personal information, employment contracts, annual leave and sickness absences.
- Support the organisation in implementing policy changes and fostering a positive people culture, addressing routine employee inquiries and offering guidance as needed.
- Liaise with our outsourced HR provider to ensure our HR documentation and records, including employee contracts, policies, staff handbook and compliance requirements are kept up to date.
Financial Administration
- Assist with basic financial tasks, including processing invoices, expense reports, and reimbursements.
- Review all our insurances and support the Head of Resources with the administration of the charity’s bank accounts.
As our organisational change initiatives progress, the EA & Operations Manager role will evolve, facilitated and managed by ongoing reviews conducted in collaboration with the Head of Finance and Resources.
Person Specification
Skills, Experience and Knowledge
- Experience as an Executive Assistant or Administrator.
- Experience in coordinating with suppliers, contractors, and service providers to maintain smooth operations and address any operational issues promptly and effectively.
- Proactive and detail-oriented, with the ability to anticipate and address the CEO's needs
- Forward thinking, organisational and project management skills
- Organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Proficiency using Microsoft 365 tools, including PowerPoint, excel, SharePoint and teams,
- Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.
- Understanding of best practices in operations administration, including facilities management, procurement, and health and safety regulations.
- Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
- Knowledge of / interest or understanding of Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.
At Tudor Trust, we value and celebrate the differences that make us who we are. We respect the unique differences that each individual brings to the table, whether it's age, cultural heritage, disability and mental health, ethnicity, race, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or social background.
Tudor Trust is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we are particularly interested in applications from people from all backgrounds.
If you would like to apply for this role, please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining how you fulfil the person specification (experience, skills and knowledge, key attributes and values) for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Come and join our team! This varied role, uses project management and executive assistant skills to deliver excellent service in a fast paced environment within the Christian sector. The role involves supporting The Maclellan Foundation, one of the largest Christian Foundations in the USA. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in administration and will be sympathetic towards the Christian faith and the aims of the organisation.
Please review the full job description and person specification and submit your CV for consideration.
Please note we are reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the post early.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job description
Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre is now hiring.
Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre has been producing high quality, accessible theatre for over 18 years. We present real Liverpool lives on stage and celebrate all that is good about Liverpool’s rich culture. We became an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation in 2018. The theatre is one of the largest producing theatres in the North of England and we are proud to be recognised as successfully engaging non-theatre audiences and participants from some of the most deprived social and economic areas of the UK.
Opportunity – Executive Assistant
- 28 days holiday per year (including Public Holidays)
- Pension contributions
- Health and Wellbeing Support
- Access to multiple discounted travel to work schemes to suit most employees
- Complementary tickets to all main house shows
- An invitation to dress tech night for all main house shows
- Staff discounts on meals and drinks in our café and bar
About this role:
This is a new role in the organisation that will support the theatre’s CEO, Board and executive team including trustees, Finance Executive Officer and Exec Producer. The role will focus on supporting the CEO in the day to day operation of the organisation including fundraising, grant monitoring and data collection for evaluation purposes.
Job title: Executive Assistant
Responsible to: Chief Executive
Location: Liverpool’s Royal Court, 1 Roe street, Liverpool, L1 1HL
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
Hours: 40 per week, including some weekend and evening work to attend Theatre shows and events
Key responsibilities:
Administration
1. Calendar Management:
- Manage and coordinate the CEO’s schedule, including meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
- Anticipate and prioritize the CEO’s needs, ensuring optimal use of time.
2. Communication:
- Act as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
- Draft, edit, and proofread emails, documents, reports and presentations on behalf of the CEO.
3. Meeting Coordination:
- Arrange and coordinate executive meetings, ensuring all necessary materials and information are prepared.
- Arrange and coordinate Board meetings and Board subcommittee meetings.
- Take minutes during meetings and distribute action items accordingly.
4. Confidentiality:
- Handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
5. Document Management:
- Organize and maintain electronic and hard copy documents, ensuring safe storage of important documents.
6. Special Projects:
- Assist the CEO in various special projects and initiatives, providing research and support as needed.
Fundraising
1. Fundraising, Research and Monitoring
- Assist the CEO and fundraising team with research for funding applications and cultivation campaigns.
- Develop and maintain a proactive prospect pool of potential funders in conjunction with the CEO and fundraising team.
- In conjunction with the CEO and fundraising team collate and compile funding applications and reports.
- Work with the fundraising team, CEO and senior management team to continue developing the theatre’s case for support, fundraising collateral, supporter crediting and events.
- Provide regular reports and updates on fundraising activities to the CEO and stakeholders and Board.
2. CRM and digital records
- Ensure finance and other colleagues are updated through agreed processes on fundraising income raised.
3. Donor Stewardship and Reporting
- Demonstrate to funders and donors the impact of their support on audiences and communities through the creation of compelling project reports. When necessary, provide evidence including showcasing outcomes, case studies and achievements to supporters.
- Prepare thank-you letters and donation receipts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Additionally, oversee the monitoring of reporting deadlines and requirements and donation reports in conjunction with the CEO and fundraising team as needed.
The successful candidate will have (essential criteria):
- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Fundraising Officer or similar role, supporting C-level executives
- An enthusiasm for administration and/or fundraising
- Evidence of a proactive attitude to work and the ability to take the initiative
- 1-2 years’ experience of administration, fundraising and/or marketing
- Evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
- Evidence of self-motivation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant tools
- Sense of humour
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client, a leading London University is currently looking to recruit a proactive and dynamic Executive Assistant, on a permanent, full-time basis (35 hours). The post will be hybrid working, with 3-4 days on-site at their campus in Central London, flexibility will be required due to business needs.
Key responsibilities for this post will include:
- Diary management, including scheduling and organising travel and accommodation
- Managing the Provost’s inbox to ensure a seamless flow of information and communication
- Liaising with colleagues across the institution to ensure the smooth running of services within the Directorate
- Financial administration, including raising purchase orders and processing invoices
- Coordinating, arranging, and supporting meetings
In order to be considered for this post, you will have previous experience within a similar role within the higher education or wider not-for-profit sectors, including experience of diary and agenda management, and time-management. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a keen attention to detail and will be organised, capable of managing and prioritising a varied workload, work well under pressure and demonstrate a flexible attitude to work.
If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.
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Freedom from Torture is the Winner of the Overall Award for Excellence and the top prize for Campaigns and Advocacy at the 2023 Charity Awards.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive and her office to boost the impact of our holistic clinical services and campaigning for the benefit of torture survivors.
Would you like to join our award-winning organisation?
About the role
You will support the Chief Executive to ensure the smooth running of Freedom from Torture's services and national and global influencing work against torture and for the rights of survivors of torture.
You will work at the highest levels of the organisation, with Freedom from Torture's Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team and help to manage important relationships for the Chief Executive including with government and civil society.
You will report to our Head of CEO Office and spend a small portion of your time providing executive support to our Director of Fundraising and Communications.
You will also support our Chair to ensure our Board of Trustees provides the best possible governance for Freedom from Torture including compliance with legal requirements and best practice in areas such as charity finance, risk management and safeguarding.
There is also scope within the role to coordinate projects to support the continuous development of Freedom from Torture.
About you
You will be a born organiser, with superb judgment, a diplomatic approach and problem-solving skills. You will have the ability to think two steps ahead, guided by our strategic and operational priorities, and the confidence to steer senior managers accordingly.
As a right-hand person to the Chief Executive, you will bring a meticulous attention to detail and exemplary skills in prioritisation, time management and task completion. Your written and verbal communication skills will be first-rate, and you will be comfortable handling confidential material with the utmost discretion.
You will be enthusiastic about improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Freedom from Torture's leadership team.
Do you possess the essential qualities, experience, and skills for this important role? We would love to hear from you.
In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30-day annual leave entitlement, and 6% employer pension contribution (minimum 1% employee contribution).
Freedom from Torture is committed to showing the salary for all advertised roles and not negotiating salaries for roles, in light of evidence that this contributes to structural inequality.
Our policy is that all appointments will be at the start of the salary range but successful candidates will have the opportunity to move up the scale over time. The progression up the salary range is reviewed on an annual basis and subject to affordability. For this role, the salary range is £37,874 - £43,934 per annum.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website
Please note a CV and a cover letter addressing the job description and person specification of the role are mandatory to be considered for the position.
Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.
We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work.
Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory standard disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.
Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Due to the nature of this rolling recruitment process, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Previously unsuccessful applicants for our January 2024 recruitment campaign need not re-apply.
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We are looking for a dynamic person who is: values led, committed and compassionate, enjoys working in a busy environment; can bring inspiration, motivation and organisational development and wants to make a positive difference to people’s lives.
The successful candidate will have proven experience as a PA or similar role; will have exceptional organisational and multi tasking abilities; strong communication and interpersonal skills; be discrete and confidential in handling sensitive information; will have the ability to work in a busy environment and to manage conflicting priorities and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suit.
Following the retirement of the existing post holder, this is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic individual to work at a high level across the executive team whilst managing the day to day running of the office which is the cog at the centre of the wheel.
In this key role you will provide PA support to the Director of the Charity and secretarial support to the Head of Finance and Resources and the Board of Trustees. Please see the Recruitment Brochure which includes our Job Description and Person Specification for further details. If you are as excited by the prospect as we are, please download our application form or for further information please download the recruitment brochure. We look forward to receiving your application.
What We Can Offer You:
- Competitive salary
- Car allowance
- 31 days annual holiday plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)
- Additional 3 days annual leave after 5 years of service
- Comprehensive Induction Programme with ongoing learning and development
- Career progression opportunities
- Regular supervision
- Regular performance and development meetings to support your ongoing development
- Investors in People and Mindful Employer
- Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life Insurance Cover
- Sickness Pay
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
Catholic Care is an Equal Opportunities employer. We provide services to people of all faiths and none and also employ people of all faiths and none.
The Royal Drawing School, an independent, not-for-profit charity founded by HM The King and artist Catherine Goodman, aims to raise the standard and profile of drawing through teaching and practice. It is one of the few institutions in the world offering in-depth quality observational drawing tuition for adults and children of all ages and abilities.
The School is looking to appoint a full time Executive Assistant to provide efficient and effective executive, project and administrative support to the Director’s office – specifically the Principal and Founding Artistic Director. The role of the Executive Assistant is to ensure the School’s educational priorities are dealt with in a joint up, timely and sensitive manner, applying discretion and judgement as required.
In this role you will serve as the all-around gatekeeper to the busy Director’s office - building excellent rapport and close working relations with all stakeholders whilst strategically managing the Principal and Founding Artistic Director’s time with respect to priorities, goals, and objectives. With at least 4 years executive assistance experience, you will need to be a calm, friendly, confident, proactive self-starter with experience of dealing with high profile organisation and stakeholders. High levels of professionalism, excellent organisation, communication and problem solving skills and maintaining confidentiality and discretion is a must.
The Royal Drawing School is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.To apply, please go to the Royal Drawing School website’s job page and complete the simple application form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Early applications are strongly encouraged as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and this role may be filled before the advertised closing date.
For this role, applications are invited by CV and supporting statement. Please upload a single file containing your CV plus a (max. 500 words) supporting statement about how you meet the essential criteria in the role profile and what motivates you to apply for the role.
About us
There's never been a better time to join Christian Aid's Fundraising & Supporter Engagement Department. We would say that, wouldn't we? But we mean it. Thanks to excellent support from the trustees and CEO down and to our amazing supporters, we have returned unrestricted income to growth so are making a transformational impact for people in poverty, reaching more than 3 million people in humanitarian crisis and 18 million others. Your next career step could see you lead our passionate and energetic team of poverty-fighters. We inspire more than 250,000 supporters and thousands of supporting churches to raise £50 million annually to tackle extreme poverty.
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for some of our roles too.
Want to know more about what it's like to work here? Click here to hear directly from some of our amazing colleagues.
Learn about our vision, mission and values
About the role
Are you a changemaker? Fancy working for an organisation creating a better world, free from poverty? How about learning the ins and outs of a leading development charity? If you're a keen learner, an organiser and a relationship builder then this could be the job for you. As Executive Assistant to the Director of Fundraising and Supporter Engagement, you'll ensure the smooth running of the department whilst enabling the Director to do his job effectively. You'll develop and grow, taking the lead on key departmental comms and project work, and gain a strong understanding of fundraising and supporter engagement in the process. If this sounds like your kind of thing, we'd love to hear from you!
About you
Are you a highly organized, detail-oriented, and keen learner with excellent communication, interpersonal and prioritization skills who can think independently and work under pressure? You will have experience as a first point of contact for and providing assistance to Senior Management and be proficient in Microsoft Office Packages. We hope that this sounds like the right role for you, if so, we would love to hear from you.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
Salary range £33,000 - £37,000 per annum (pro-rated) | 28 hours per week (part-time) | Permanent
Hybrid working from home and WGN offices (main office based in Vauxhall, occasional travel to community offices may be required within London)
About us
Women and Girls Network (WGN) was established in 1987 and has spent over 30 years supporting women and girls across London affected by gendered violence.
This includes childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape, prostitution (including trafficking and sexual exploitation), female genital mutilation (FGM), and so-called 'honour' based crimes such as forced marriage.
Our free, women-only and survivor-led service offers a holistic response to women and girls who have experienced, or are at risk of, gendered violence.
The aim of our work is to create a safe, non-judgmental and non-directive space in which women and girls can explore their experiences, and know that they will be listened to and believed.
WGN is based on feminist principles, which has empowerment as a key concept. We understand that every woman's healing journey is unique, and our services are designed to offer women the opportunity to travel along on their journey.
Our goal is to promote, preserve, and restore the mental health and wellbeing of women and girls, to empower them to make a total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.
About the role
With expansion plans over the last few years at Women and Girls Network (WGN) and increase in the Executive Senior Leadership team, we are are excited to be adding to the team with this hire of an Executive Assistant & Clerk to Trustees to join and support in making an impact in everything we do!
The position of Executive Assistant & Clerk to Trustees will directly support the two CEO’s (Clinical & Development), Director of Finance & Resources and Director Services; they will also act as Clerk to the Board of Trustees
About you
We are seeking an outstanding administrative professional, who has directly supported CEO and Director level professionals previously in non-profit sector role. You will be highly organised, with a meticulous attention to detail and able to hold confidentiality to the highest standard. The ideal candidate will be friendly, proactive and bring a positive energy to work.
How to apply
Please download an application form and equal opportunities monitoring form from our website. Completed application forms and Equal Opportunities Monitoring forms should be submitted by 9am on Monday 15 April 2024.
If you’d like an informal chat about this opportunity to join our team, please contact us to arrange to speak with our Director of Finance and Resources.
Additional information
This post is subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.
WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Programme, as well as the opportunity to work with a leading multi-cultural, women-led feminist charity.
We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic communities.
WGN is an equal opportunities employer.
Posts are exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: SPACE and Community PA
Team/Directorate: Strategy and Partnerships
Salary range/pay band: £31,000-£33,000pa
Reports to: Head of Care Systems
Direct reports: Referrals Co-ordinator
Hours: 37.5 per week
Location: Christopher’s, Guilford
Part 1: Job Profile
a) Main purpose of job
This role will work with the Medical Director, Consultants, Clinical Fellows, the Nurse Consultant and the SPACE and Community Team providing a medical secretary role and organising and administering the SPAN network meetings. They will manage the Referrals Co-ordinator.
Due to the nature of this role, it will be office based. Any working from home will be under exceptional circumstances only and by arrangement with the line manager.
Part 2: Main duties and key responsibilities
a) Use headings from the scope
Providing administrative assistance to all members of the Space service and Community Team.
Drawing up induction plans for new starters.
Arrange, attend and contribute to relevant team meetings, which may include travel across sites.
Take and transcribe minutes and assist in the preparation of presentations.
Assure data collection and activity recording is completed. Produce statistical reports on a routine and an ad hoc basis.
Updating child and family electronic records as required.
Lead on the auditing and service evaluation process for your teams
Formatting and circulating symptom management plans, emergency care plans, ambulance directives and letters to families and professionals.
Acting as the communication point between SSCH and RMH or other contracted provider in relation to appointments for and referrals to the Medical Director
Support your teams in collating user and professional feedback.
Undertake diary management for the teams
Take calls from families and navigate responsive contact from the clinical team
Understand and follow referral and discharge pathways for your teams
Ensure and support the generation of correspondence following clinics, visits and discharges.
Facilitate and coordinate the hospice outpatient clinics within agreed timeframes. Ensure all necessary patient notes are available for clinic appointments.
Manage a busy group email according to an agreed process.
Administering twice yearly Transition groups.
Administering the SPAN network
Administer Medicines Management Group
Run and analyse reports from the Care Database
Manage the Referrals Co-ordinator
Ensure you are familiar with the practices of other team members so that you can assist in the event of absence, thereby maintaining adequate cover within the team.
Sharing the cover of switchboard and reception duties in the absence of reception volunteers via a Silent on call rota.
b) Other duties
• The post holder must be able and willing to get to and work in both hospices in Hampton and Guildford
• The post holder will need to travel extensively throughout their area and less frequently in other parts of Surrey/West London
• The post holder should be prepared to attend SSCH meetings in different parts of the country. Some meetings may be during evenings or weekends.
• The post holder will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check
c) Mandatory Criteria
1. Other duties The post holder will be working in a developing environment and they will therefore be expected to undertake other appropriate duties as required for the effective operation of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
2. Professional Codes of Conduct
The post holder will be required to respect professional codes of conduct and practice relevant to their role, as appropriate
3. Health and Safety
Be responsible for health and safety in the area under their control and ensure that they are familiar with Shooting Star Children’s Hospices policy on health and safety at work.
4. Mandatory Training
The post holder will attend all mandatory training relevant to their role
5. Our values and behaviours
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is a leading children’s hospice charity for babies, children and young people with life –limiting conditions, and their families. We require that all of our staff share our common values and display behaviors that will enable us to achieve our goals.
Professionalism – we will safeguard our families, each other and our organisation by working to ethical and professional standards at all times.
Respect – We will treat each other with the utmost respect.
Integrity – We will be open, honest and transparent in all that we do.
Diversity – We will respect individuality and ensure inclusion and fairness to all.
Excellence – We will strive for excellence in all that we do.
and behaviours
Part 3: Person specification: Qualifications, experience and skill levels
a) Qualifications
GCSE Maths and English at C grade or above (E)
Recognised medical secretary qualification (D)
b) Experience
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a medical secretary for multiple senior clinicians in a healthcare setting.(E)
Experience of managing people (E)
c) Knowledge and Skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively yet sympathetically with the parents/carers of life limited children and other professionals.
• The ability to work under pressure and manage a changing workload. Prioritise competing tasks effectively.
• Experience of working with Microsoft365 applications including Word, and Outlook as well as database packages, websites and social media platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills (E)
• Copy/audio typing, with the ability to produce accurate and well presented medical letters, documents and reports.
• An understanding of national guidance in relation to record keeping and management of health care records.
• Minute taking
What we offer
Pension scheme
• NHS Pension Scheme (eligible employees)
• Stakeholder pension scheme
• Employee contribution 3.5%
• Shooting Star Children’s Hospices contribution 4.5%
• Additional contributions – we will pay 1% above the contribution up to a limit of 7%
Annual leave
• 35 days including Bank Holidays rising with length of service
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
Contractual benefits
• Generous sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Death in service benefits
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Employee referral scheme
• Blue Light discount card
Health and wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Mindfulness sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free employees)
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.
We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.
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