We are seeking a Wellbeing Delivery Manager to lead and manage the complex public sector commissioned contracts in Norfolk and Suffolk to ensure targets, activity and budgetary goals are achieved. 

Working closely with the Regional Operations Manager to create a development and implementation plan for the Norfolk and Suffolk area.

We are seeking someone with demonstrable project management experience and a strong track record in delivering excellent customer service, stakeholder and relationship management. Experience of managing therapeutic care services, ideally counselling, significant strategic customer/client service experience - putting the client experience first.

You will be a natural communicator who is adept at continuously improving the client experience and developing strong relationships. Responsive to compliments, complaints and concerns to ensure a positive and professional approach is maintained with the client. Operating at all levels including senior management, your natural business acumen will be showcased in report production, financial management, tender and proposal development. Knowledge of IAPT or experience of working in IAPT service together with experience of using IAPTUS case management for reporting would be desirable.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Submit your CV and covering letter for the attention of Ellisa Thompson.

We are looking for a highly motivated and capable person with an understanding of the vocational landscape in Dorset to join our charity.  This is an exciting post, working in partnership with our local NHS provider, driving forward employment opportunities for people in Dorset who experience mental health difficulties.

As a local peer led charity that has been in existence for 28 years, we have a proud and long history of employing a diverse workforce with a broad range of experiences of mental health issues.  We understand the importance and acknowledge the right to work as an integral part of building an independent and fulfilling life.  Our work is underpinned by the principles of Recovery and Coproduction, alongside the fundamental belief that people hold many of their own solutions.  This drives us to create opportunities for people to reframe their experiences and to unlock the capacity and potential within themselves.

Dorset Work Matters is a partnership employment project, within the broader work of the Dorset Wellbeing and Recovery Partnership.  This longstanding partnership brings together lived experience expertise and clinical expertise, enabling the Forum to share its understanding as an employer of people who experience mental health issues and emotional distress.

About the Role

The Peer Lead for Employment will work alongside the Forum Senior Leadership Team to develop a strategy that promotes and supports the employment of people who experience mental health issues. This will include those accessing Individual Placement and Support (IPS) through secondary Mental Health Services, but also consider the broader needs of people outside statutory service thresholds.

Within the Dorset Work Matters service the Peer Lead for Employment will work alongside the NHS Project Lead and Senior Employment Specialist, utilising the principles of IPS together to deliver a high-fidelity service.

As the Peer Lead for Employment you will engage with a broad range of employers across Dorset.  The primary focus of this work will be to model lived experience in the context of work, challenge misconceptions, offer education opportunities and build sustainable partnerships.  The three key areas of responsibility for this post are:

• Developing, delivering and evaluating the Forum’s employment focused activities.
• Providing operational management support and supervision within the Dorset Work Matters IPS service. 
• Engaging and developing relationships with local employers across Dorset.

The post will be based primarily at the Partnership’s premises in central Bournemouth, but with some flexibility for alternative working arrangements. 

About You

We are a unique and values-based, collaborative and innovative organisation that strives towards continuous learning and improvement. 

• You will be a proficient manager with a natural aptitude for getting the very best from your team, well versed in caseload management and outcomes reporting.  
• You will have experience and understanding of living with and managing mental ill-health or supporting someone in emotional distress, including understanding the barriers to employment and believing in a person’s right to meaningful work.
• You will be able to demonstrate experience of working with people from a range of social and economic backgrounds and understand social justice and inequality issues.
• Your knowledge will include a basic understanding of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) methodology and you will be prepared to undertake further training and ongoing development.
• You will be professional and engaging in your manner, an excellent communicator, with experience of building strong partnerships and external relationships.
• Your passion for our work and being personally aligned with our values will shine through.

You might currently be working in the not for profit, private or public sectors, but wherever you come from, you will be excited by this meaningful role and the unique opportunity to be part of an inspirational team, making real difference to people’s lives in Dorset.  

If you are interested in this role, please apply by sending your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in this role and working within our organisation.

During Covid 19

We will be reviewing applications and shortlisting on a rolling basis, closing the process when we have appointed the right candidate.  During this time, our interview process will take place in stages and include a combination of a preliminary self-directed video and if successful a formal Microsoft Teams interview.  This approach aligns with how we work, will be values based, as well as focused on results and finding out about you.  We are looking forward to hearing from you.

About you

1. You will have experience of proactively and independently working at the interface of public policy and research, ideally with an understanding of issues relating to modern slavery and human rights
2. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to communicate with a wide range of policy stakeholders at all levels of seniority and the ability to successfully develop and maintain professional relationships
3. You will have a track record of working collaboratively with partners and demonstrate a good understanding of the need for the policy impact work of the PEC to complement and amplify, not duplicate, the similar work of such partners where there is overlap.
4. The Modern Slavery PEC is committed to being inclusive and diverse and particularly encourages applications from women, people with disabilities, BAME applicants, LGBT+ applicants and other minorities. The Centre is committed to being a values based organisation and, in the spirit of our values, we commit to proactively challenge bias and offer a fair and equitable recruitment process for all applicants.

The Role

1. The main responsibilities of the role are to:

• support the Director of Policy Impact in the implementation of the Modern Slavery PEC’s strategy for policy impact, working alongside the core team as well as the collaborating partners to ensure a fully interconnected and integrated approach
• closely monitor all relevant policy initiatives and emerging trends in the field, identifying opportunities for policy impact
• broker relationships between policy stakeholders and those conducting the Modern Slavery PEC’s research
• work alongside the Director of Policy Impact, to engage in horizon-scanning to identify potential areas in which we can develop our influence, deliver our evidence-based research and influence policy
• support the Director of Policy Impact in proactively involving people who are or were personally affected by modern slavery in the development of policy thinking and positioning
• act as an ambassador and a spokesperson for the Modern Slavery PEC; developing a network, promoting our expertise and identifying new opportunities
• provide tailored information to relevant audiences and individuals – the right insights to the right people at the right time, in an accessible and useable way – translating the PEC’s outputs into accessible form for different audiences
• work with the Communications Director to ensure external knowledge exchange communications are in line with the Modern Slavery PEC Communications Strategy
• identify key topics and mechanisms through which the Modern Slavery PEC can best use evidence to support stakeholders
• work with the Director of Policy Impact, Partnerships Manager, and the Communications Director to develop professional external relationships
• work alongside the Director of Policy Impact and the Impact Evaluation Manager to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the Modern Slavery PEC’s policy-influencing activity

Key working relationships

Director

Director of Policy Impact

Research Director

Communications Director

Operations Director

Partnerships Manager

Impact Evaluation Manager

Finance and Administration Manager

Senior Management Board

AHRC

Person Specification

Relevant Experience

Experience in a policy-influencing role in modern slavery, human rights or a related area at a national level

Experience of policy development and national level influencing in a complex multi-stakeholder environment

Ability to analyse legislation and policy, and use this analysis to co-develop an organisational position

Demonstrable political awareness and the ability to gauge potential impact of policy change

Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering proactive and reactive influencing strategies, ensuring buy-in from key stakeholders

Demonstrated understanding of the mechanisms for national and international influencing

Highly developed relationship building skills and a proactive approach to problem solving

Experience of and commitment to involving users of services in the planning, development and delivery, as well as impact evaluation, of influencing activity

Excellent digital skills, with experience of using a wide variety of systems and a demonstrated ability for learning new tools with ease

Leadership and Management

Ability to lead and manage complex cross-organisational projects and work effectively

Ability to evaluate and improve influencing impact

Demonstrated high level of professional integrity

Teamwork and Collaboration

Proven ability to work collaboratively and set an example to the team

Demonstrable experience of working within a complex organisation and of exercising tact and sound judgement across professional collaborations

Communication Skills

Demonstrable highly developed communication skills – both orally and in writing

SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Programmes Administrator (Education) 

Reports to: Education Programme Coordinator, with a dotted line to Volunteer Manager. 

Location: Home-based / Central London, Greater London (with occasional travel within London) 

Terms: 5 days per week (37.5 hours) (with occasional evening or weekend work, TOIL provided) 

Language Requirements:Fluent English. A second language (Arabic/ Tigrinya/ Amharic/ Dari /Farsi/ Kurdish/ Pashto/ Tigre/ Somali) would be an advantage. 

The Charity 

Founded in 2015, Breaking Barriers is a fast-paced, start-up charity with a mission to help refugees in London gain the knowledge, confidence and experience to secure stable and fulfilling employment in their new home. 

We offer effective and flexible employment support in direct partnership with businesses that help refugees secure work, progress into better jobs, and successfully integrate into UK society. We have a unique approach, working with corporate partners to help refugees develop careers that match their skills, experience and aspirations. 

Since Breaking Barriers’ inception in 2015, we have grown to support in excess of 500 refugees per year and have ambitious plans to expand this as part of our strategic plan. We concentrate on getting things done in a flexible environment where everyone is encouraged to take ownership and contribute. 

We are a team of around 30 staff supported by several hundred volunteers, who are all driven and committed to helping London’s refugee community.  We are looking for similarly driven and ambitious individuals keen to join an enterprising organisation where they can benefit from the opportunity to innovate and shape the direction of the charity. Colleagues who thrive are passionate, driven and have the confidence to work autonomously while remaining team players and sharing credit with all involved.

We are looking for someone who lives and breathes our values: 

·Mission-led: our clients come before everything else. 

·Welcoming: we want all people to feel happy, comfortable and secure with us. 

·Collaborative: we are supportive and considerate, curiously exploring other viewpoints to find solutions.

·Enterprising: we are discerningly bold, entrepreneurial and have the courage to give things a go.

Overall Purpose of the Role 

Breaking Barriers’ Education Programme was started in 2017 to complement our core Employment support. The Programme is designed to enable refugees to achieve the level of English that is needed to enter the workplace or further education by providing supplementary courses to statutory provision. Covering a range of levels of English language courses, from Pre-Beginner to Business Writing, the Programme has expanded to include IT and Numeracy and aims to branch out into further courses, such as Health and Safety. The Education Programme relies on skilled volunteers who lead our education courses and help clients learn English, improve their IT skills and support with curriculum development. Your primary responsibility will be to support the Education Programme Coordinator and the Volunteer Manager with operational administration to support the smooth running of the Education and Volunteering programmes.

The successful applicant will gain valuable programme assistant and administrative experience in the education and refugee sectors. This is an entry-level position but we envisage that the job holder will be able to take on more responsibility as they develop and as the organisation grows and changes.

Key Responsibilities 

Education coordination and administration 

Breaking Barriers runs education classes and training sessions to support its main employment programme. Your responsibilities will include: 

·Help with the recruitment and organisation of classes. 

·Assist with the administration needed to organise volunteers working with the Education Programme. 

·Liaise with volunteers and students by phone and email, providing information and dealing with basic queries. 

·Call and text students to remind them of courses where necessary. 

·Ensure that all necessary data is accurately recorded and kept up-to-date. 

·Follow current administrative processes, ensuring that all paperwork is completed accurately and on-time. 

·Undertake the administration to set up additional sector specific training courses. 

·Coordinate with the Employment team to ensure clients within the Education programme are receiving holistic support, and that the programme continues to meet the needs of refugees also receiving other types of support. 

·Conduct research into other English language and IT and Numeracy opportunities in the area to ensure that Breaking Barriers is not duplicating the work of other organisations, and identify opportunities for partnership where relevant. 

·Take on additional duties and responsibilities, as and when needed, to ensure the smooth running of the Education Programme. 

Volunteer coordination and administration 

Breaking Barriers relies on volunteers who work with clients to provide help in finding employment or learning English, as such there is a natural crossover between the Volunteering and Education programmes. Volunteers may also assist in our offices. Your role involves: 

·Responding to general enquiries about volunteering, providing details of the work. 

·Tracking the progress of volunteer applications. 

·Conducting the initial screening of volunteers. 

·Providing feedback on applications and rejecting unsuccessful applications from volunteers, usually by email. 

·Updating volunteer details into our database. 

·Ensuring that confidentiality forms and references are obtained and uploaded. 

·Monitoring volunteer availability. 

·Dealing with volunteer expenses. 

·Keeping in touch with volunteers, maintaining an on-going relationship by phone and email 

·Managing volunteer training needs. 

·Recognising outstanding contributions from volunteers. 

·Helping to grow the number of volunteers, finding creative ways to recruit new volunteers and promoting more involvement from existing volunteers. 

To Apply

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. The deadline for applications is Sunday, 23rd August at 11.30 PM. We will be actively interviewing candidates as and when we receive suitable applications, with a view to starting immediately, so please do not wait until the deadline to submit an application. 

Please apply with a CV and cover letter. Due to capacity, we are unable to respond to all applications unless you are shortlisted. Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In their cover letter, applicants should demonstrate a strong understanding of the barriers refugees face finding employment in the UK and explain how providing free English and Training Courses can help tackle those barriers.

Please note, in light of the Covid-19 outbreak, all Breaking Barriers staff are working remotely and we will be conducting all interviews virtually for the foreseeable future.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. 

Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of migration and/or a refugee background. 

6-month fixed term, flexible hours

The Royal Academy of Engineering is harnessing the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone.

In collaboration with our Fellows and partners, we’re growing talent and developing skills for the future, driving innovation and building global partnerships, and influencing policy and engaging the public.

Together we’re working to tackle the greatest challenges of our age.

You will provide administrative support to the Academy’s International Partnerships team.

The successful candidate will support the Programme Manager, International Mobility in administering the Global Talent visa route through; checking eligibility of applications, maintaining an up-to-date database of live applications, and ensuring timely decisions by the panels in line with Home Office service standards. You will undertake rapid checking and processing of Fast Track visa applications, in line with Home Office service standards.

Acting as the first point of contact for expert panels, applicants, and Home Office operational staff, you will undertake satisfactory completion of on-line forms, supporting documents and other administrative requirements of the Home Office and the Academy.

You will bring outstanding organisational and time management skills, a high standard of computer literacy and proven ability to operate effectively against strict deadlines. You must have administrative assistant experience and experience collating data. We are looking for someone with proficiency using Microsoft Office 365 and familiarity with on-line video conferencing applications and other collaborative on-line tools.

In return, we offer an unrivalled package of benefits including a non-contributory pension scheme, BUPA cash plan, private medical insurance, subsidised restaurant, regular social activities, health and wellbeing programmes and the possibility of flexible working, as well as significant investment into your personal and professional development. You will be based at our airy, stylish offices in a prestigious location, opposite St James's Park.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

We support and encourage flexible working and would be happy to discuss working patterns with candidates.

To find out more and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: Midday on 18 August 2020.

Interviews will be held via video conference (e.g. Zoom).

Do you have skills and experience in fundraising?

Are you interested in joining a creative, innovative and committed team working to support the international Transition movement, amplify stories of community-led change, and nurture collaborations across difference?

Can you contribute to our development as a non-hierarchical organisation exploring, and seeking to model, the changes we want to see in the world?

£31,362 - £36,367 Full-time (35 hrs p/w) - (please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual)

Fixed term contract until 31st August 2021

London & South East with frequent travel

Ref: EST – 201

Do you have experience of managing a team, training staff and quality assuring content and deliveries and a good understanding of the issues facing children, young people and families involved in, or at risk of Violence, Vulnerability and Exploitation? 

If so, St Giles Trust is looking for an Education Service Team Manager to join our SOS+ team and play a pivotal role in the management and development of a vital service aimed at helping vulnerable young people.

About St Giles Trust 

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

Our award-winning SOS+ Service works with young people in a variety of settings by delivering sessions and workshops in schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), Community Centres and to Youth Offender Teams. The service’s mission is to prevent children and young people becoming involved in gangs and youth violence by equipping them with tools, knowledge and support delivered by experts with lived experience. 

About this vital role

This challenging role comes with full responsibility for the operational management of our London & South East SOS+ service. Indeed, you’ll be managing a large, geographically spread team of staff who deliver preventative sessions, 1:1 mentoring to children/young people and training sessions to parents and professionals across the sector on topics like gangs, serious youth violence and forms of exploitation. Leading the development of educational content for the national curriculum at key stage 2, 3 and 4, with variations for SEND and other learners, will be important too. And, when we need someone to contribute to the national conversations on education and exclusion, or champion the role of professionals with lived experiences of the issues facing our clients as being a part of the solution, again, we’ll rely on you.

What we are looking for:

• Familiarity with issues like youth offending, knife crime, social exclusion and isolation, child criminal exploitation, adverse childhood experiences and trauma

• A relevant qualification (or working towards one) and experience of working in education, with a keen understanding of the national curriculum, and how schools operate

• A good understanding of the issues facing the professionals supporting this client group and  comprehensive working knowledge of safeguarding

• Proven experience of budgeting and financial management plus project management, including coordinating activity, partnership work with key stakeholders to achieve agreed goals 

• A proven ability to set up and operate systems to monitor and report on work with clients

• A proactive and flexible approach, and a willingness to travel regionally as required to get the job done

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervisions, season ticket loan and much more.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: 11pm, 9th August 2020. Interviews: 20th August (likely to be held via video)

Ormiston Families’ Point 1 Service

This post is full-time, 35 hours per week with a starting salary of £33,139 per annum

Based at the Norwich Hub

A partnership between Ormiston Families, MAP and the Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, the Point 1 service provides mental health support to children and young people across Norfolk & Waveney, who are experiencing early signs of mental health and emotional problems.

The post holder will be responsible for leading, managing and developing the Point 1 Business functions, overseeing the Business Support and Business Intelligence Teams and assisting the Point 1 Operations Manager in all areas of reporting, finance and compliance to ensure the CAMHS Tier 2 contract is delivered to the highest possible standard and achieving exceptional outcomes for service users.

You will be a highly motivated and committed individual with experience in managing business and administration teams and holding responsibility for the quality and authenticity of data management systems.  In return we can offer a range of attractive benefits and work/life balance.

For more information or to apply for this post, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 9am, Sunday 9th August 2020

Interview date: Wednesday 12th August 2020

Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding. We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

Corporate Administration Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Royal Medical College looking to strengthen its’ support for members and corporate administration in a purpose built new facility. The College require a hands on governance minded individual to ensure high quality maintenance of existing administrative processes and systems as well as providing direction for the future of the function. You will be responsible for projects such as the implementation of a governance review as well as ongoing development of robust and secure administrative processes. The delivery of high level secretariat services to Trustees and senior committees, individually and through team management is an essential element of the role.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for operational management of a complex range of corporate policies and procedures.
• Management of governance processes and procedures, including elections and committee roles
• Be the primary point of contact and the face of Secretariat services for the Board of Trustees
• Oversee the implementation of a recent governance review
• Lead the management of corporate processes and for policies, registers and reports
• Engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders on decisions and procedures
• Management of a team of 5 staff members 
• Continuous improvement of infrastructure, systems & procedures for committee administration
• Budget management
• Take accountability for the continuous improvement and development of corporate administration
• Documentation
• Data protection and corporate risk register management

The Successful Applicant:

• Proficient knowledge of overall Corporate Administration processes and requirements including management and oversight of policies, corporate (non-financial) reports strategic and annual reports with ability to monitor and advise across an organisation.
• Experience of working with Trustees in a Secretariat capacity.
• Be an individual who enjoys being hands on in their approach to administration and governance issues.
• Have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Have experience of managing and developing support staff.
• Have a track record of delivering business administration or corporate process projects.

The Role

The core elements of the role are as follows:

Strategic - Create - 5%, including setting strategic plans for corporate procedures

Operational - Implement - 15% - including oversight of implementation of processes, in conjunction with user expectations and resources.

Operational – Planning and Management - 80% - including planning and provision of work plans for the department and committees, Trustee Board support, management of reporting, budgets, documentation and processes, as well as Staff Management and communication to stakeholders and staff.

In addition to overall responsibility for the function of Corporate Administration and Committees, the post holder will be the lead person for governance matters or input into business plans and processes: Secretariat services, operational planning, budget setting, committee support, policies.

Overall the Corporate Administration Manager’s responsibility is for the continuous development of processes that support the College’s strategy, to initiate work that meets organisational and members’ needs for committee services, maximise effectiveness of processes and procedures as well as manage and develop an established and skilled support team.

HOW TO APPLY

For further information and to apply for the role, please download the information pack and send your CV and completed supporting form via the application link.

Recruiting an Agency and Partnership Administration Officer to the Housing team in Westminster!

£28,000 per annum, 35 hours per week plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

We are recruiting for an experienced Administration Officer (Agency and Partnerships) to join our Housing Team.

Look Ahead currently manages 1,500 units on behalf of other landlords and monitors the performance of several managing agents who manage services on our behalf. The organisation typically enters into housing management agreements and other delivery vehicles, for example leases, as part of a wider contract to deliver care and support service to Local Authority and Health Commissioners.

Housing management agreements and leases place responsibilities on both the landlord and managing agent to provide services to tenants and licensees and ensure compliance across all associated legislation (landlord and tenant, statutory landlord compliance, health and safety etc.). To ensure compliance, agreements set distinct responsibilities for key housing management tasks including, (among other matters) setting and collecting rent and service charges and the arrangement for maintaining properties to agreed standards.

Key Responsibilities:

External Landlords

- Monitoring the performance of management agreements and financial performance as well as co-ordinating compliance with other contract terms such as health and safety inspections
- Collating information requested by landlords and co-ordinating prompt submission of contractual performance returns including quarterly SHiP returns and annual self certification forms
- Supporting the Agency and Partnership Manager in negotiating housing management agreements and leases with other Registered Providers and external landlords
- Support actions around the implementation of new services or de-commissioning of current services
- Day-to-day support of the relationships with other Registered Providers and external landlords
- Monitoring that invoices are paid within the terms of our management agreements/leases and also ensuring that any re-charges are accurate
- Working with the Agency and Partnership Manager and finance colleagues on the collation of rent and service charge/ budgetary information from landlords during annual rent reviews and submitting details of charges to landlords as required

Agency Managed Properties

- Devising and collating the submission of performance monitoring returns from managing agents
- Reviewing performance information submitted by managing agents in line with Look Aheads' performance management systems, enforcing contractual compliance and raising concerns as appropriate with the managing agent
- Maintaining a schedule of liaison meetings and property inspections with managing agents in Look Ahead owned properties, following up agreed actions and keeping records of contacts up to date
- Working with the Agency and Partnership Manager and finance colleagues on the collation of rent and service charge/ budgetary information from managing agents during annual rent reviews and submitting details of charges to managing agents as required

Internal Communication

- Responsible for distributing information related to management agreements and leases internally to the relevant staff to ensure contractual obligations can be met including maintenance and compliance responsibilities
- To advise and assist staff colleagues with the understanding of management agreements and leases

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Person Specification:

- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude

Interviews will be held (virtually) on Friday 4th September 2020

For more information or to apply please visit our website.

The Royal Society of Biology (RSB) is a single unified voice for biology: advising Government and influencing policy; advancing education and professional development; supporting our members, and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences.

The Royal Society of Biology is committed to promoting biology as a subject of choice to students in schools, colleges and universities. Through accreditation, we support and recognise excellence in biology teaching; champion a biology curriculum that challenges students and encourages their passion for biology; support young scientists through higher education; and provide career guidance at all levels.

Over the years the accreditation programme has gone from strength to strength and as a result multiple strands of accreditation have been developed which includes Foundation Accreditation, Standard Accreditation, Advanced Accreditation, Masters Accreditation, Doctoral Accreditation and International Accreditation.

The Accreditation Officer will join a small dedicated team, managed by the Associate Director responsible for Accreditation, Training and Professional Registers. The successful candidate will help to ensure that the objectives in the RSB three year business plan are met, with an emphasis on facilitating accreditation applications, including attending site visits as a Society representative. In addition, there will be a requirement to assist with the administration of Professional Registers and our Training offerings. This role will require a reasonable amount of UK travel, some international travel, and nights away from home.

We are looking for two admin officers to join our friendly, busy team. One is a full-time position to act as maternity cover for 9-12 months. The other is a part-time position for 14 hours per week.

Reporting to the Head of Admin, the person in this role will influence, inspire and support people to embrace and maintain a vegetarian lifestyle. You will need to be able to demonstrate how you uphold our vegetarian values in your personal life.

Main duties include providing excellent customer service, dealing with enquiries via phone, email and in-person as well as supporting all areas of the charity with a wide range of admin and facilities tasks.

Our physical offices are closed at the moment because of COVID-19 so the position currently involves working from home. When the office re-opens the role will be based in our headquarters which is located, within close proximity to Altrincham. So the ability to be able to travel into the office is essential.

For further information on this position please see the job description and person specification.

To apply for either of the posts please enclose a letter detailing how you meet each of the criteria set out in the person specification along with your CV to Zoë Irwin either via email or post to: Parkdale, Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 4QG. You’re welcome to apply for both positions but if you have a preference please let us know.

The closing date for applications is Friday 21st August 2020 at 9 am.

You must be available for the first round of virtual interviews on Tuesday 1 September 2020.

If successful you must also be available for in-person interviews at our offices on Thursday 3 September 2020.

The Vegetarian Society aims to be a positive employer. We operate a 35-hour week, flexible working-time scheme and stakeholder pension.

If you have any queries regarding the post, please get in touch. 

YoungMinds is going through a time of significant growth and development. If you want to make a difference as we launch our new strategy to reduce the number of young people reaching mental health crisis – then read on.

We are looking to fill two assistant roles:

• A Fundraising Administration Assistant in our new Supporter Engagement Team (part of our fun and high performing Fundraising Team) where you’ll often be the first point of contact for a whole range of supporters and be key to helping develop these relationships.
• A Data Administration Assistant in our Data Team supporting our systems and processes to keep our CRM system accurate and up-to-date to effectively support our income generation.

Finance Administration Assistant – Contract
Central London (currently remote based due to COVID-19)

Are you a finance professional with great multi-tasking skills? Want to take on an engaging contract with an organisation that’s making a positive impact on the UK education system? If so, read on.

About Us

We are the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), an independent grant-making charity that is committed to ensuring that children from all backgrounds can fulfil their potential and make the most of their talents.

We offer grants to a variety of organisations, such as schools, local authorities and charities, to trial new ways of helping 3 – 18 year olds succeed, whether that’s improving their educational performance, giving them valuable life skills or preparing them for the world of work or further study.

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on pupils’ learning. In response to the unprecedented closure of schools to most pupils, we’ve helped launch the National Tutoring Programme, as well as a range of resources to support home learning.

We’re currently looking for a Finance Administration Assistant to join us on a 12 month fixed-term contract and provide additional finance support to all areas of the National Tutoring Programme and EEF’s work.

The Benefits

- Salary of £20,000 - £27,000 per annum DOE
- Flexible start and end working times (core hours between 10am and 4pm)
- Flexible working opportunities
- 27 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
- Pension matched with a 5% employer contribution
- Life insurance cover
- Interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave pay (conditions apply)
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme to help you deal with any personal and professional problems

This is a brilliant opportunity to gain experience in the charity sector while supporting the day-to-day running of an organisation that’s striving to break the link between family income and educational achievement.

You’ll join our talented Finance and Administration team, who are integral to our success. As part of this team, you’ll help to maximise the impact of our resources and ensure that we deliver a service that’s high performing, agile and focused on delivering excellent results.

The Role

As a Finance Administration Assistant, you will support the smooth running of our Finance function.

Working with the Finance Officer and Head of Finance & Operations, you will:

- Act as the first point of contact for finance-related queries
- Process a high volume of invoices and expense claims
- Reconcile supplier statements
- Process agreements with tutoring organisations
- Maintain accurate records

About You

To join us as a Finance Administration Assistant, you’ll need:

- Previous experience as a finance administrator/assistant or similar
- Experience with accounting software, such as QuickBooks, Salesforce or Concur
- A good understanding of financial procedures
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel to create spreadsheets, charts and formulas
- Strong numeracy skills and acute attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A genuine interest in the education sector and a commitment to the aims and mission of the EEF

Ideally, you will be educated to degree level and working towards an accountancy qualification. Experience of working in an education, charity or not-for-profit environment would also be an advantage, as would experience of working in a fast-paced finance function, ideally in the charity sector.

Other organisations may call this role Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator, or Finance Clerk.

The EEF is committed to creating a diverse environment and ensuring that all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices (and are open to job shares, secondments, part time and flexible working schedules).

So, if you are seeking your next challenge as our Finance Administration Assistant, please select the apply button shown to be brought to our website. 

You will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter. Your covering letter should be no more than 700 words and should outline (1) your particular interest in this position at the EEF, and (2) how you think you match what we’re looking for, drawing on specific examples.

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