THE ROYAL FOUNDATION IS DRIVEN BY A DESIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Driven by a desire to make a difference together, The Royal Foundation is the primary philanthropic and charitable vehicle for The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Our programmes support a broad and ambitious spectrum of activities, bringing people, ideas, and resources together to understand issues, explore creative solutions and be a catalyst for long-term impact. 

Crucial to our work are our people and we currently have the vacancy below:

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive of The Royal Foundation

Permanent Contract

£35-40k per annum, based on experience

Kensington, London/Remote working

Working closely with the Chief Executive, the Executive Assistant will provide high-level and comprehensive executive support to the CEO, including planning, project management, secretarial and administrative support. This role must ensure the smooth day-to-day management of the CEO’s office and that all matters are dealt with in a professional, efficient, and sensitive manner.

Principal Accountabilities

To act as the main point of contact for, and provide support to the CEO
Provision of detailed timely administrative and business support, enabling the CEO to carry out their role effectively and efficiently
To provide extensive calendar management and efficient coordination of meetings and other appointments on behalf of the CEO 

To provide general administration and organisational services including organising travel and preparing travel itineraries, preparation of correspondence, memos, briefing papers, meeting minutes and prioritising emails for the CEO in a timely and accurate manner
To ensure all relevant meetings run smoothly and relevant papers are prepared in advance
To proactively follow-up on action points from meetings on behalf of the CEO
Capacity to anticipate and understand the CEO and Senior Management Team (SMT) needs, priorities, and goals
To work closely with and liaise with, on behalf of the CEO, other members of The Foundation, The Royal Household, the Board of Trustees, supporters of the Foundation, and their offices
To undertake research, analysis and prepare reports for key projects for the CEO, acting independently and exercising personal judgement
Responsible for the retrieval from, and recording of, information in the Foundation’s supporter database, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established guidelines and policies and working closely with the fundraising team on donor stewardship and communication
To provide support, advice and at times cover, for the wider Foundation admin team – as required
Any other ad hoc duties as requested by the CEO and other members of the wider team

Relationships (Internal and external) 

Key members of The Royal Foundation team
Regular contact with The Royal Household as appropriate
Regular contact with various external organisations, private individuals, and grant recipients
The Royal Foundation Board of Trustees 

Person Specification

The Royal Foundation is a high-profile organisation, and the successful candidate will appreciate the importance of discretion and confidentiality and have a mature and professional approach. The ideal candidate will anticipate potential problems that may arise and is proactive, reactive, and timely in coming up with solutions to present to the CEO.

Key Skills and Competencies

Proven project management skills, with an ability to be proactive and reactive and see beyond day-to-day business
Ability to deliver exceptional quality of work at a fast pace in complex environments
Excellent attention to details ensuing that both internal and external presentation is perfect
Strong written, verbal, and online communication skills; a highly articulate team player
Proven ability to multi-task under pressure, respond quickly to changing situations whilst remaining calm and use personal initiative
Sound judgement and an ability to identify issues before they arise and strong capability of forward planning
Aptitude to maintain confidentiality and always exercise the utmost discretion
Excellent secretarial and IT skills, with fast and accurate typing
Highly organised with ability to help organise others
Extensive calendar management and planning skills of meetings, events, briefings, and other appointments
Attention to detail and the ability to be clear and concise
Excellent timekeeping
A commitment and willingness to uphold the Foundation’s values in all areas of work

Experience and Knowledge 

Previous demonstrable PA, secretarial and administrative experience at a senior level, including drafting of business correspondence independently
Proven ability to take minutes of meetings and following up on required actions
Ability and confidence to deal with a wide variety of people at all levels within internal and external organisations, both on the telephone and in person when required
Flexible and mature approach and the ability to work as part of a wider team

Qualifications

Educated to degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience.

Practical Requirements  

Available to work beyond standard hours and to travel in UK as needed.

Upon Joining

25 days annual leave (pro rata) per annum plus statutory holiday.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), available 24hr, 365 days a year.
Life Assurance scheme.
Eye test and prescription reimbursement.
3-month probation.
After successful completion of 3-month probation: Auto-enrolment in Pension Scheme - 8% employer contribution
Private medical insurance scheme.
Interest free season ticket loan scheme.

 This document is not contractual and may be subject to change following consultation with the post-holder. 

Please note that if the position has a high number of suitable candidates, we may close the position before the closing date of midnight 25 May 2021. Interviews will take place week beginning 31 May 2021

The Royal Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and therefore is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity and to tackle any forms of discrimination within our working environment, whether on grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, disability, age, class, religion, or belief. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices, and external relationships.

We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information.  If you would like to see a copy of our privacy notice, please refer to out website

We are seeking to recruit a strategic and commercially focused, proactive and solutions orientated leader for our charity.

After 10 + years in post, our CEO is standing down which means there is a real opportunity for the next CEO to lead Wandsworth Oasis to achieve the next exciting stage in its development.  Working with the Board of Trustees and the newly appointed Head of Retail (95% of funds are currently generated through the retail operation), the CEO will assist the board to review the values and ethos of the charity and to create a new vision and strategy to ensure we safeguard the future for our beneficiaries.   The right candidate will be a great people person, who can inspire  staff and volunteers and, in particular, provide leadership to the senior management team.

Reporting into the Chair of the Board of Trustees and working closely with individual Trustees on special projects, the CEO manages a Senior Management Team of 3 currently – Head of Retail Operations, Head of Finance & Support Services and Community Engagement Manager.   

Wandsworth Oasis raises more than £1 million per annum through its shops and events programme to fund its fundraising operations and multiple projects that support the most vulnerable people living with HIV, HIV prevention and awareness raising projects.   

This an opportunity for an innovative, experienced and grounded individual – with senior leadership experience in business or charities - to work with the Board and senior management team to capitalise on the wide range of opportunities available to Wandsworth Oasis and really deliver value to the HIV community in terms of funds available for its development at a time when the overall funding environment is really uncertain.

Job title: Managing Director of Lightful Solutions

Department: Lightful Solutions

Seniority: At least 5 years of experience of running large internal teams (between 20-50 people)

Reporting to: The CEO 

Direct reports: 8

Indirect reports: 13 full time, plus 6 contractors

Compensation: Highly competitive salary with stock options + other benefits

Location: Remote working, then 1-2 days in an office per week in London or Bristol

At Lightful, we believe those doing the greatest good deserve the best technology. Our products and services are designed for charities and nonprofits to simplify their work and amplify their impact.

Our journey to this point has had many successes. We work with hundreds of nonprofits and foundations each year to improve how they use digital. We are a certified B Corporation, ensuring that community, the environment and our staff are central to all of our decision making. We are a recognised Living Wage employer, and have been profiled in The Sunday Times, Forbes and Sky News. We are in The Escape 100, as one of the best companies in the UK to escape to for a career with purpose. And we are supported by a wide array of incredible investors, including Nick Mason CBE and Dario Franchitti MBE.

Lightful is a business built to create impact both in and out of the office. Our people and products support nonprofits in 58 countries around the world, organisations that are solving some of our planet's greatest challenges. Our work has helped small charities increase fundraising by 64% year on year. Since achieving B Corp status in 2020, we have created an impact out of the office too. We have planted 12,371 trees planted through our employee carbon offset programme, saved 295,497 litres of water, and offset 1,107 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide emissions through 28 global carbon reduction projects.

We are expanding our senior leadership team, with the addition of a Managing Director (MD) to drive the growth and continued excellence of one of our 3 core business units: Lightful Solutions. This role will be the lead role in Lightful Solutions, a tailor-made technology consultancy that exists to help nonprofits embrace change, with best-in-class technology solutions that are dependable, secure and effective.

This position reports directly to our CEO, and works closely alongside our Co-Founders, the MD of Lightful Products and the MD of Lightful Learning to drive and influence the long term direction, profitability and impact of Lightful. 

You will have responsibility for the overall business strategy for Lightful Solutions. In this role, you will drive consistent and rapid revenue growth, lead our exceptional client delivery teams to develop Salesforce Solutions and deliver excellence to all of our clients. Internally, you will drive technological excellence in delivery, growth and development of the whole team through cross-team initiatives and continue to double our impact and our revenue year on year. 

If you have a track record of driving revenue growth, have experience delivering project excellence on behalf of clients, revel in managing a multi-disciplinary and exceptionally talented team, and are looking to focus your career to create immense impact not only for this high growth scaleup, but for our clients and for our planet, then this is the role for you.

What can we offer you?

• The opportunity to join our senior leadership team, working closely with our three Co-Founders and two other Managing Directors
• The opportunity to lead a profitable technology team that has a track record of doubling its impact and revenue each year 
• The opportunity to drive growth, change and innovation within one of our core business units
• The opportunity to develop and lead experienced client delivery teams of talented and passionate professionals across projects in the UK, North America and EMEA 
• The opportunity to shape a consultancy service at the cutting edge of digital innovation, using technologies such as Salesforce
• The opportunity to build on established relationships with world leading charities such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Rhodes Trust and Citizens Advice, and the opportunity to create many more
• The opportunity to enjoy and thrive in a role that drives high social and environmental impact
• The opportunity to be a thought leader through spoken and written work by representing Lightful's work in the growing Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) and #techforgood space

What is the vision for the business that you will develop?

• To create a business that is an inspiring innovation hub within the nonprofit sector
• To create a business that puts user experience, user adoption, delight and impact at its core
• To create a business that values entrepreneurship, ambition and fun within the team
• To create a business that thrives on a fast pace of working, autonomy, and change
• To create a business that delivers excellence across all Lightful Solutions projects whilst ensuring client satisfaction and impact

Our story

At Lightful, we believe that those doing the greatest good deserve the best technology.

We’re passionate about making the best technology accessible to charities and nonprofits. Our products and solutions help organisations unleash the power of technology and make the good work they do even greater. Our products and services are designed to simplify the work and amplify the impact of charities and nonprofits. 

In 2015, Lightful was launched by Vinay Nair, Johnny Murnane and Carlos Miranda. Three friends who all had different exposure to the nonprofit sector, they all realised the same thing - nonprofits were not getting the technology they deserve.

Before evolving into Lightful (pre-2015), we were a YouTube certified multi-channel network (MCN) known as Thunderboom. Our original intention was to help charities and nonprofits of all shapes and sizes monetise their video content.

Things changed - as they do - and we eventually pivoted. We left our MCN ambitions behind, and we launched our now award-winning Lightful Social Platform. At that time, the company became known as Lightful.

From there we grew our consultancy services - now Lightful Solutions - and developed a comprehensive 12-month course to equip charities with the digital skills and capabilities they need to become more resilient - Lightful Learning's BRIDGE programme.

Lightful values

As a certified B Corp, we’re a values-led organisation, and our values are integral to the Lightful culture. Our Lightful values are:

• To act with audacity while remembering humility
• To understand the importance of both listening and leadership
• To practice generosity whilst showing accountability
• These all lay on the foundation of respect and integrity

Our business units
We offer three services to charities and nonprofits; Lightful Products, Lightful Learning and Lightful Solutions. Each business unit is different but highly interconnected, designed for the different needs of the social and environmental-focused organisations we’re proud to serve and work with.

Lightful Products
Lightful Products helps drive organisations forward with ready made software such as: 

• Lightful Fundraising Pages, fully customisable and branded to clients look and feel, to enable clients create engaging experiences that drive donations
• Lightful Social Platform, the #1 social media tool for charities, it helps charities schedule social media content, increase engagement and save time
• Lightful Components, a toolkit of adaptable components designed to build flexible, design-driven online communities

Lightful Learning

Lightful Learning helps our partners master real world skills through a combination of tools and support, building their confidence and resilience. It was designed to grow digital skills and increase effectiveness within the nonprofit sector.

Building resilience in digital growth and engagement (BRIDGE) is Lightful Learning's flagship programme for impact organisations looking to future-proof their operations at a time of great change. It combines a learning syllabus, delivered through a combination of live and recorded sessions and webinars, with the Lightful Social Platform. BRIDGE is supported by foundations and other funders, and offered to small-to-medium sized charities that they support.
 

Lightful Solutions
Lightful Solutions has been a Salesforce Partner since 2017 and has worked on almost 100 projects with over 50 clients. Our team has 27 members, including user researchers, UX designers, UI designers, developers, architects, administrators, business analysts and project managers. We have more than 60 Salesforce certifications across our team and more than 175 combined years of Salesforce consultancy experience specialising in: 

online communities, digital transformation, digital strategy, CRM support, digital fundraising, and Scoping and Solution Design (SSD).

Our design and development process is as follows: 

• Identify - Understanding the client’s ambitions, challenges and pain points to let us identify tailored approaches and opportunities
• Imagine - Our human-centred design process keeps user experience at the front and centre of how we deliver a client’s impact goals 
• Implement - We build and implement custom solutions using agile methodologies and close collaboration to ensure smooth delivery and transition

We have designed processes and large-scale implementations for major projects with significant cost and efficiency implications for organisations such as The Rhodes Trust, the European Society of Cardiology, the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Atlantic Fellows, The Big Give, Frontline, Independent Age, Schmidt Fellows and Save the Children UK.
 

What does the role involve?

Key accountabilities

• Alongside our Co-Founders, MD of Lightful Products and MD of Lightful Learning, you will influence the long term direction, profitability and impact of the Lightful business
• Lead delivery to drive rapid and exponential growth of our Lightful Solutions business unit
• Create and execute the business strategy for Lightful Solutions 
• Orchestrate and deliver year on year revenue growth for your business unit, ensuring revenue targets are achieved monthly
• Ensure excellence is delivered across all Lightful Solutions projects whilst ensuring very high client satisfaction and impact
• Responsible for ensuring that every Lightful Solutions proposal is feasible and viable within the team through working with the Business Development team, meeting potential new clients during the RFP processes, signing off on all proposals
• Form an excellent working relationship with our two other Managing Directors - all three of our business units align and should be optimised to create and execute mutually beneficial business development opportunities
• Lead on initial project meetings to explain Lightful’s approach to digital transformation, emphatically understanding users' needs, and advising on how to achieve the best results for each and every client

Internal responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Lightful Solutions strategic plan to meet revenue targets, produce work that delivers impact for happy clients, increase delivery robustness, and have standout quality through structure and clear standards
• Manage a growing team of 21 talented employees ranging from Salesforce Administrators, Technical and Solutions Architects, Developers, and Project Managers in addition to a non-permanent team of 6-10 contractors
• Motivate, advise and provide structure to Lightful Solutions team to meet objectives and manage own development goals within team
• Harness creativity and new ideas within the team and ensure structure for success

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience of running large internal teams (between 20-50 people)
• At least 5 years of experience of running successful client projects at Associate Partner equivalent level or above
• A history of managing successful consulting and technical projects from end-to-end, including CRM (particularly Salesforce) implementation projects
• Knowledge and expertise on winning and delivering 6 and 7 figure business contracts
• Experience working with, and passion for, nonprofit and/or public sector clients
• You will have a network of leaders across the nonprofit sector in the UK, EMEA and globally 
• Strong technical and development understanding and capabilities 
• Experience managing large, medium and small Salesforce digital transformation projects

• Experience meeting client deadlines and expectations within Agile development environments 

Personal qualities 

• You have a high level of emotional intelligence and an ability to demonstrate empathy with Lightful colleagues and clients
• You are a very strong communicator 
• You have exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills and embody Lightful’s foundational principles of respect and integrity 
• You are equally comfortable addressing people with various levels of technical knowledge
• You are a proven analytical thinker
• You have the ability to support your direct reports and other team members in building solutions and providing both technical and non-technical mentoring and guidance
• You are able  to work in a highly collaborative environment, taking the initiative where necessary
• You are open to new ideas and enjoy coaching and mentoring others to get the best out of them 

Additional requirement

• Eligible to work in the UK without the need of visa support/sponsorship
   

Benefits

You will be a part of our exciting culture that fosters personal growth and development. As we expand, you will be given the opportunity to thrive in a close-knit team environment.

• Highly competitive salary 
• Stock options
• Holiday entitlement is 27 days per annum, plus bank holidays, your birthday off and a day off for moving (once a year)
• Working from home buddy to integrate you into the team
• Simply Health (claim back money on everyday healthcare costs and access to face to face counselling)
• Access to a variety of wellbeing apps
• Regular events e.g. quiz, cook-along, social drinks, summer party, Christmas party
• Lunch & Learn sessions
• Training and development plans
• Volunteering opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Paid parental leave and nursery benefit
• Lightful kids events

Inclusion of a diverse range of opinions and perspectives is core to Lightful’s open culture and ongoing success. Therefore we never discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

*No recruitment agency requests please* *We only work with direct applicants*

Chief Executive Officer

Join us to create a world fit for every child

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

We are currently seeking a Chief Executive Officer (Executive Director) to lead the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK).  You will deliver our ambitious strategy and our vision to do whatever it takes until every child is safe and able to fulfil their potential. It has been a challenging year, but we have also seen great successes. The opportunities to change children’s lives are amazing and the leadership needed to achieve this needs to be equally incredible. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will shape and evolve UNICEF UK’s culture, strategy, systems, structure, programmes, innovation and integrated ways of working to deliver outstanding results and impact for children.

The next Chief Executive Officer will require a range of skills and experience. Above all, you must demonstrate a deep commitment, passion and understanding of the work and ethos of UNICEF UK. We wish to encourage applications from experienced senior leaders drawn from a range of backgrounds who can drive and inspire change for children. You will be a values-driven, visionary leader with proven experience of delivering organisational vision and strategy, as well as outstanding operational results in a complex stakeholder context and challenging market environment. You will have exceptional communication and ambassadorial skills. You will be a decisive, inclusive and courageous individual, with credibility, authenticity and integrity.

To apply and download the appointment details, please visit the Perrett Laver website via the "Apply on website" button quoting  reference 4367. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 1st June 2021 at 9am BST.  

The salary is circa £145,000 per annum and commensurate with the seniority of the appointment.

We are normally based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London, but while our office is closed, this role will work from home.  We are expecting to move to a hybrid approach (part home/part office based) once our office opens again.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

Protecting your personal data is of the upmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in.

Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, as defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for much of our data processing activity is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website. 

Right to Succeed is a fast-growing national charity, working to deliver place-based and educational change in the most disadvantaged communities. Together, alongside their local and national partners, Right to Succeed delivers coordinated, impactful programmes aimed at improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people, their families and wider communities.

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to provide first-rate support to the Chief Executive, the wider Senior Executive team and the Board of Trustees. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, resourceful, and have high attention to detail, as you will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of all relevant meetings and travel arrangements.

You will be a professional self-starter with an excellent eye for detail, and will take a keen interest in understanding the work the Charity does on the ground.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a supporting statement detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification via CharityJob.
 

Executive Assistant
Job reference: 17.6.178
Location: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Head Office, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1GN
Salary: £26,200 p.a. plus up to 9% Employer Pension Contribution
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full time

Do you have significant PA and administrative experience including the ability to take minutes and service meetings? Are you a determined, yet friendly professional? Are you highly organised and able to work under pressure and to competing deadlines? If the answer is ‘yes’, then we have an exciting opportunity for you.

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are looking to appoint an Executive Assistant. You will provide support to the Chief Executive to maximise their effectiveness and impact in our growing charity.  The role has specific responsibilities to support governance of the Trust by supporting the Chair, Trustee Board, its sub-Committees and working groups where needed.

You will support the Chief Executive to work across the Trust to undertake governance, strategy and organisational development, staff and stakeholder engagement and effective reporting for the organisation. The work programme will range from administrative support (diary organisation, travel arrangements, meeting preparation etc.) to collaborative work with senior staff (such as preparing papers or agendas) to undertaking research to support the work of the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team.

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms and accompanying equal opportunities monitoring form is 9am Wednesday 12th May.
Interviews will be held on Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th May.

Please note that applications received after the closing deadline will not be considered.
Please note we don’t accept CVs

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and application form.

We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.

YWT Company 409650; Charity no. 210807.

No agencies please.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a team that welcomes creative ideas based on sound judgement and experience and allows for growth and efficiency, supporting operational colleagues and hiring managers in creating an excellent candidate to employee journey.

As a Divisional Resourcing Coordinator, you will be field based across 7 regions, responsible for coaching and guiding hiring managers in recruitment and selection activities. Working to KPIs, you will provide support and advice to operational colleagues involved in recruitment, ensuring consistency in processes to reflect best practice and Hft values.

This is for maternity cover on a fixed term contract of up to one year starting from June 2021.

Salary: £28,515 plus car allowance

Hours: Full time, Contract - Fixed term - Maternity cover

Location: Central: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire Herts & Essex, Leicestershire, London, Shropshire & Staffordshire and Worcestershire

During the Covid-19 restrictions you will be working from home. Once restrictions are lifted, you will be able to work from home for some days but will also be expected to travel to and work from the above-mentioned regions.

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options, as well as support for financial wellbeing. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme –through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.

To be successful you will need to have significant experience within a similar capacity, including providing professional advice and support to recruiting managers. Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering recruitment and selection campaigns to a positive outcome is essential, as are excellent IT skills with experience of MS Office and the ability to gather, analyse and interpret data and draft basic reports. Up to date knowledge of relevant employment law is required. You must also be able to travel across your division which may include overnight stays.

Closing date: Friday 14th May 2021

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience of the following: Resourcing Coordinator, Recruitment Coordinator, Recruitment Advisor, Recruitment Assistant, Recruitment Executive, Resourcing Advisor, Resourcing Assistant, Resourcing Executive, Recruiter, In House Recruiter, Internal Recruiter, Recruitment Consultant, Recon, HR Assistant, HR Advisor, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

Background:

National FASD is dedicated to supporting people affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), their families and communities. It promotes education for professionals and public awareness about the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.  National FASD is a source for information on FASD to the general public, press and to medical, social care and educational professionals. 

Role purpose:

The organisation is going through a period of growth and needs a proactive, experienced executive assistant/office manager to help us ensure our administration runs smoothly and efficiently. This person will work closely with our Chief Executive.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Help schedule and manage the itinerary of the Chief Executive
• General accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and spreadsheet maintenance
• Liaising with bookkeeper/accountants
• Ensuring organisational reporting deadlines with HMRC, Charity Commission, etc
• Liaising with vendors
• Helping to ensure helpline and materials requests are responded to in a timely manner and ensure publication stock is maintained
• Helping monitor and prepare funding reports and proposals
• Administering and advertising the online e-learning course and other training as needed
• Overseeing merch sales
• Overseeing logistics and registration for events such as Brain Bases, roundtables and other events
• Helping to identify ways to improve our organisational efficiency and efficacy
• Participating in planning and evaluation of programmes and projects

Location:

We are willing to consider flexible arrangements, for example a split between working in the office and at home – with regular meet ups scheduled. We place a priority on engaging people with lived experience with FASD and are open to creative suggestions to make that possible to the extent we can. Due to COVID we have recently relocated the office to Ware, Hertfordshire, with on-site parking and within a short walking distance of the train station.

Note:

We hope this position might be extended at the end of the one-year contract, if funding is available.

Person specification

The ideal candidate will be dynamic and creative, energised by the idea of contributing to a charity with an important mission. Candidates should be at ease with computers and budgeting, and be ready to work with a team of consultants, colleagues and like-minded organisations to ensure National FASD is implementing best practices administratively with sensitivity for our key stakeholders and under the guidance of our trustees.

Qualifications:

• Preferably at least 3 years’ experience working in a related field, either in paid work or through volunteering
• DBS check

Knowledge:

• Experience with FASD (or another neurodevelopmental condition) either through professional experience or lived experience is preferred
• Familiarity with the charitable/third sector

Skills, abilities, competencies:

• Ability to work independently and juggle several projects
• Must have experience using a range of computer programmes such as Quickbooks, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SurveyMonkey, Zoom and/or an ability to easily learn new computer software

Experience:

• Experience tracking budgets and accounts
• Experience with administrative responsibilities
• Experience with how a small charity runs
• Experience with vendor and stakeholder relations

Personal attributes:

• Creative and dynamic approach to solving challenges and planning
• Willingness to work in an informal, relaxed atmosphere
• Attention to detail and deadlines
• Willingness to take professional development courses
• Absolute commitment to a no-shame/no blame ethos when discussing issues related to alcohol in pregnancy

To Apply:

Please email a cover letter explaining why you want to work for National FASD, your c.v. and an example of related experience that you think shows what skills and energy you can bring to National FASD.

Please familiarise yourself with our three websites before applying to see the kind of work we do.

Deadline for applications:

28 April 2021; interviews for those short-listed - week of 3 May.

Start date:

We hope the person can be in post by 17 May.

We are looking for an energetic and organised Executive Assistant to join us on a 12 month maternity cover to support the income CEO of Save the Children UK by managing their time, diary and priorities, liaising with multiple internal and external players using judgement and authority.

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

The CEO’s office sits at the heart of organisation and is frequently the first point of contact for numerous individuals and organisations around the world.  It’s a dynamic and exciting place to work.

This is an amazing opportunity for a talented EA to support a high profile CEO by providing a comprehensive package of proactive high level support – from managing the prioritisation and delegation of time and tasks through to leading on the compiling of briefing materials and presentations for internal and external meetings.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide high-level support to the CEO to ensure their agenda, priorities and objectives are met – including strategic diary and inbox management;
• Support the CEO to produce internal and external communications;
• Manage the CEO’s briefings, commissioning and coordinating information from colleagues across the organisation to ensure they are fully briefed for all meetings and travel;
• Lead the CEO’s UK and international programme visits and trips, working with colleagues across the world to ensure trip objectives are in line with priorities;
• Be an informed key contact for the CEO team and handle internal and external enquiries in a professional manner liaising with key contacts across corporate, political, media, NGO and other networks.

To be successful in this role, experience of high level inbox, calendar and/or project management in support of a CEO or equivalent is desired. We are also looking for:

• A fast learner and problem solver with the ability to own, organise and prioritise multiple tasks efficiently, manage reactive and proactive requests from a range of colleagues, and deliver tasks to tight deadlines;
• Excellent written skills, with the ability to communicate clearly; and strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders with professionalism;
• Energy and creativity, with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team;
• Experience of high level inbox, calendar and/or project management in support of a CEO or equivalent;
• Discretion in dealing with confidential information.

The role reports to the Chief of Staff in the CEO’s office and joins a team of 3.

Closing date: 20th May

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and interviews may take place before the closing date.

To apply please click the yellow "How to Apply" button above.

About Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind

This is an exciting opportunity to join and support a fast growing and dedicated team supporting the wellbeing of the communities across West London.

We’re here to make sure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the help they need to recover. We listen, support recovery, fight stigma and work with partners to take action. We provide services for adults, children and young people, signposting for everyone and training and consultancy for employers.

Role Purpose

You will provide comprehensive, confidential and high-quality secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer. Where appropriate, you will liaise and work with other members of the team.

You will also be responsible for the robust management of the CEO’s diary, quality assuring briefing material, ensuring that all matters relating to the CEO Office activities are appropriately escalated and managed to ensure successful delivery. You will manage the time of the CEO in a way that ensures visibility across the Charity and beyond, and which helps to support meeting agendas, ensuring that the CEO is fully prepared for the meetings with all necessary documentation provided.

Contract is fixed term until 31st March 2022 (with potential to extend) for 2 days per week.

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Post is subject to a DBS check

As someone who has lived experience of disability, you willresponsible for operating, maintaining and facilitating the use of a Personal Assistant (PA) platform. This platform will allow both direct payment holders and PA’s to register their details onto a website. The purpose of the website is to match suitable PA’s with direct payment holders. 

Key Duties 

Support to direct payment holders who are considering using the PA register. 

• Facilitate the smooth operation of the PA platform, addressing any issues with its use. 
• Monitor the online platform of both direct payment holders and PAs and when appropriate raise any safeguarding concerns. 
• Support direct payment holders with the recruitment process, including accessing applications, reference and DBS checks and interviewing PAs. 
• Develop links and professional relationships with other stake holders and social work teams. To support a healthy level of referrals. 
• Develop a PA market by raising awareness of the PA role to Haringey residents interested in becoming a PA, direct payment holders, stakeholders and voluntary organisations. 
• Assist the Independent Living Adviser with monthly peer support sessions for disabled people interested in using the PA register. 
• Monitor placements at predetermined timescales
• Manage and co-ordinate volunteers

Providing support to individuals who are considering becoming a Personal Care Assistant for the first time as well as experienced Personal Care Assistants 

• Provide information and advice on becoming a PA. 
• Ensure individuals understand the obligations and responsibilities of being a PA. 
• Facilitate monthly support sessions for individuals interested in becoming a PA. 
•  Support individuals to make informed choices around employment they are seeking. 

Community Engagement

• Lead on engaging with key stakeholders, disabled people and the wider community to embed the Social Model of Disability in everyday life. 

• Engage with local groups, including faith groups and hard to reach disabled people to raise awareness of and increase the membership of Disability Action Haringey. 

How to apply: Please click on the 'Apply with CharityJob' button to submit your Cv and covering letter. Applications that do not include a covering letter will not be considered.

Executive Assistant (DFL)

Salary: £27,000 per annum
Working Hours: 35 hours per week (occasional work on evenings or weekends if required)
Location: 28 Commercial Street, London E1 6LS or a mix of on-site and remote working (can be discussed)
Contract: Permanent

This role will be an essential support to the leadership team which manages the Debt Free London partnership. The team is busy, with many different work strands led by a team of over 50 staff, and in collaboration with 15 other charity partners. The job will therefore be busy and varied – and the day-to-day needs and challenges will vary a lot. There will be opportunities to become involved and supporting some exciting and developmental work in the charity; also there will be a requirement to establish basic systems and processes, so that the Debt Free London leadership team can work as effectively as possible.

Deadline for application: Monday 17 2021 (midday)
Interview: Monday 24 May 2021

If you know of anyone who you think may be interested, especially any of our current volunteers, can you please spread the word.

We have an exciting consultancy opportunity for an Executive Assistant to the Chair of the Independent Expert Group (IEG). The post-holder will also provide support to the key governance groups of the Global Nutrition Report:

• The IEG
• The Technical Advisory Working Group (TAWG) of the Nutrition Accountability Framework (NAF)
• The Stakeholder Group.

The Executive Assistant will need to be comfortable with a range of tasks, from liaising with senior-level external personnel, to making taking minutes and arranging meetings and travel logistics.

The role requires a high level of maturity, forward thinking and self-discipline. The post-holder will be expected to operate at a high level of professionalism and be a skilled stakeholder manager.

We are looking for someone with a minimum of five years’ experience of providing senior/executive-level support or proven academic equivalent. You will need to have excellent social and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships with internal personnel and key external contacts.

The successful candidate will need to be highly organised, with excellent time management skills, ensuring that the Chair can focus on the strategic and important work while managing the urgent tasks for them. Prior experience of working within the sector or within the political arena, and experience of liaising with stakeholders around the world, would be an advantage.

If you would like to contribute to increasing the impact of a dynamic organisation committed to ending poverty, we would love to hear from you. Please download and read the full Terms of Reference and submit your CV and cover letter online.

We are looking for an experienced temporary EA to support Head of Operations in Colombia while they are recruiting for the perm post.

This phenomenal organisation conducts a range of education, awareness and empowerment programmes that supports it key mandate of sexual reproductive health and rights for all. They seek to influence governments and other key decision-making bodies to make policy and legislative changes that support and defend sexual reproductive health rights all over the world.

This role is for 4 weeks, fully remote, working 2 days per week spread over a week (mainly in the afternoons due to difference in time zones).
You need to be able to speak and write fluent in English and Spanish, with French as an addition if possible, since some Associations in the Caribbean are French speakers.

There a few core activities for this temporary assignment:
* Writing draft documents
* Copy editing documents
* Gathering input and feedback from colleagues on documents
* Writing newsletter updates
* Preparing slides for presentations
* Knowledge management: filing documents in Sharepoint and organising etc.
* Booking and coordinating interpretation / translation / design
* Coordination of large meetings with Member Associations and other stakeholders across multiple time zones
* Managing large meetings (e.g. Member Associations meetings) to ensure smooth running.
* Managing travel arrangements

Immediate start is essential. Pay £15-£20 per hour.

We are looking to move quickly with this role, please apply without delay.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.