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About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
Our shops generate valuable income to support our services, create opportunities for homeless people to learn new skills, and contribute to Crisis’ work in the community. They have a unique contemporary visual identity and are dynamic and creative places to work.
About the role
We are recruiting for two Shop Supervisors to join our Islington and Archway shop. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference and deliver positive social impact in the local community while also raising money to fund Crisis’ work ending homelessness.
As a Shop Supervisor, you will support the shop manager and assistant shop manager to deliver an outstanding customer experience. You will play a key role in delivering customer service and supporting volunteers, as well maintaining the look and feel of the shop and processing stock. You will work towards ambitious sales and training targets, maximising the impact on our mission to end homelessness.
This is a unique retail opportunity where you will also be involved in delivering on the job training for Crisis members, supporting them to gain the skills and confidence needed in the workplace. You will work collaboratively with your team and will have opportunities to build your own skills and career progression through training and development.
Location: Crisis Shop Islington x 1: 211 Upper St, London N1 1RL and Crisis Shop Archway x1: 34 Junction Rd, Archway, London N19 5RE
Hours: 40 hours, five days over a seven-day rota you will need some ability to work flexible days which will be discussed at interview.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have significant retail or customer service experience alongside a genuine interest in charity retail. You will be seeking a challenge that stands out from other retail roles, and will be looking to build a career in this sector. You will be committed to Crisis’s values and mission to end homelessness.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.
You may have experience in: shop supervisor, store supervisor, sales assistant, team leader, sales assistant, retail assistant, shop assistant, customer service, charity shop, charity retail.
Working at Crisis
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
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Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
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Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
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28 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 31 days
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Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
Closing date: Sunday 26 May 2024 (at 23:59)
Accessibility
We welcome applications from people who identify as neuro diverse and want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team to discuss how we can help.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join our Finance team and you’ll be working with the existing Finance Office,r and supporting the Finance Manager in handling all our accounting needs.
If you have excellent attention to detail, experience of day-to-day finance procedures, and would like to work with an organisation that champions disabled artists, you could be our new team member.
Unlimited commissions extraordinary work from disabled artists that will change and challenge the world. We support, fund and promote new work by disabled artists, for UK and international audiences. We’re funded by Arts Council England, Arts Council of Wales, British Council, Creative Scotland, and Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
Since 2013 we’ve supported over 521 artists and their work has reached audiences of over five million people. This makes us the largest supporter of disabled artists world-wide. With an intersectional disabled-led team and board, we’re passionate not just about talking about equality and diversity, but actually putting it into action.
This is a permanent, remote working role with a salary of £29,757 per annum, pro rata. We welcome applications for 40 hours full time or 32 hours (0.8 full time equivalent) including breaks. Your responsibilities will include recording transactions, processing invoices, expense claims and grants, administering the charity’s bank accounts, payroll, and audits.
Unlimited is delighted to make reasonable adjustments to existing practices and procedures to meet access requirements and supports all team members to apply to Access to Work to cover relevant costs. Our recruitment pack is available in a variety of formats, including large print, audio, Easy Read, and English, Scottish Gaelic and Welsh languages.
We also love inclusivity and value lived experience in all its forms, so people from the global majority*, who are LGBTQIA+, disabled** and/or from working class or low socio-economic backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.
* This includes, but is not limited to, people of Black Caribbean, Black African, South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, West Asian, Arab, Latinx, Jewish, Romany and Irish Traveller heritage.
** This includes but is not limited to, those who define as disabled people, as people with long term health conditions, as deaf, Deaf, neurodivergent or in relation to their health-related access requirements.
People from these groups are still currently under-represented in the arts nationwide, and we’re committed to challenging and changing this.
Unlimited is an arts commissioning body that supports, funds and promotes new work by disabled artists for UK and international audiences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title – Administrative Assistant (Training and Events)
Contract - Permanent
Hours – 35 hours
Salary - £24,890.32
Location – Based in London, hybrid of office and home working
About the role
Do you get satisfaction from knowing that the work you do makes a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy coordinating and administrative processes? Does close attention to detail matter to you? This role plays a key part in the effective coordination and smoothly running of our training and events programme covering a wide range of in person and online courses.
We are a small but busy, dedicated and friendly team. We pride ourselves on working as collaboratively as possible, while also recognising our individual areas of expertise and responsibility.
To find out more and apply for this role, please refer to the job vacancy documents, then click the 'apply now' button below to complete the application. Note that we do not accept CVs.
About CoramBAAF
We part of the Coram Group and are the UK's leading membership organisation for professionals dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people in care. We are also a training provider, publisher, advice line and at the frontline of policy and practice reform.
The CoramBAAF vision is that every child and family has the care and support they need to thrive. Our mission is to support and empower professionals to do the best for children and families who come into contact with adoption, fostering and kinship care. Our values are support, curiosity, ambition and integrity.
Our corporate members in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland represent 94% of all local authorities as well as regional adoption agencies, health and social care trusts, independent fostering providers and voluntary adoption agencies, and cover 88% of all children and family social workers.
Our 650+ individual and associate members - comprising lawyers, health professionals, educational institutions, therapeutic and family support services, and more - reflect the nature of our work across adoption, fostering and kinship care. Our members make up the largest network of organisations in this sector
About the Coram Group
CoramBAAF is part of the Coram Group. Our mission is to develop, deliver and promote best practice in the support of children and young people. Our vision is that every child and family has the care and support they need to thrive. We champion what matters most for children, creating better chances, and a brighter, happier future.
Closing date: 4pm Thursday 13 June 2024
(Please plan to be available for the interview date)
Interview date: Wednesday 19 June 2024 at our office in Bloomsbury, London
(This will include skills tests as well as an interview, please allow about 2 hours)
CoramBAAF is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and families we help.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
You will join a small team of housekeepers working mainly at our Community/Justice/ Counselling services. Well-managed spaces make our buildings great places to be ensuring they are efficient, secure and pleasant environments. You will work with the Soft Facilitates Manager to carry out planned cleaning duties from a schedule of works. You will also need to build in capacity for reactive cleaning as required.
A key part of the role will be to work with project managers and the Soft Facilities Manager to ensure solid housekeeping provision. You will ensure the efforts of you provide a high level of cleanliness, and cleaning complies with health and safety standards too.
You will have a usual place of work at either Katherine Price Hughes House, Highbury or Wincott Street, Lambeth as we have two Housekeeping roles available, but be required to work flexibly across the property portfolio if business needs demand this. You will facilitate end of licence/tenancy cleaning preparing these spaces for new residents, or you could be asked to provide cleans between room hire in our counselling and our community spaces. The post holder will ensure their working practices are safe and compliant with the organisation’s health and safety guidelines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
PEOPLE SUPPORT
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To support the Soft Facilities manager in achieving excellent housekeeping across Strides. This will be discussed in monthly supervisions.
FINANCIAL COMPETENCE
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To work with the soft facilities manager in keeping costs to a minimum.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
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To follow instruction around recording work as guided by the soft facilitates manager.
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To update portals and systems relating to flow of works, both scheduled and reactive if required.
SERVICE DELIVERY
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To follow the agreed schedule of works in each building.
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To support the team with room inspections.
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To have an awareness of risk in working practices.
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To keep abreast with current COSHH and Hygiene regulations and other matters relating to safe working practices.
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To keep good stock control of cleaning supplies.
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To monitor the standard of our buildings ensuring standards are consistently high.
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To attend planned meetings as required, including the staff conference and other organisational events.
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To occasionally carry out specialist duties as agreed with the relevant manager (e.g. specialist cleaning if adequately trained).
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To report maintenance issues promptly if found.
ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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To observe Confidentiality at all times.
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To adhere to Strides’ Policies and Procedures.
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To attend and contribute to Reflective Practice Sessions and build in opportunities for reflection into the working week.
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To attend and contribute to regular supervision sessions with your line manager.
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To attend and contribute to an annual appraisal.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We require a housekeeper who can demonstrate the following competencies to a high level. The desire to do well in the role is more important than direct experience of a similar role and transferable skills are welcomed. We will be looking for evidence in the following areas during the selection process:
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A focus on the experience of the people using our services
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Sound Organisation and planning skills
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Excellent communication.
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Team Work
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Strong Admin and IT skills.
Please outline in your application how you meet the following criteria:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
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An accredited qualification in facilities housekeeping, or a willingness to work towards this once confirmed in post.
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Experience of domestic cleaning duties
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Working knowledge of COSHH (Control of substances hazardous to health).
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Experience of dealing with people directly in a community building and/or residential setting and/or business premises.
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An ability to communicate effectively in English, and an ability to communicate with people whose first language is not English.
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Ability to use IT, including Microsoft Office.
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An understanding of Safeguarding responsibilities, or a willingness to learn these standards.
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An understanding and commitment to the principles of Equality, Diversity and inclusion as it applies to the workplace.
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Willingness and availability to work some weekends as required.
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Willingness to work flexibly according to organisational requirements.
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Commitment to Strides’ values and understanding of the Christian Ethos that underpins our roots as an organisation.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
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Carbon literacy and an understanding of the principles of reducing environmental impact.
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Understanding challenging behaviour people may present and an awareness of basic strategies for dealing with behaviour that challenges us.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
We do not want any disability, sensory impairment or neurodiversity to put you off from applying if you meet these criteria, if this applies to you get in touch. Informal conversations about the role are also welcome. We look forward to hearing from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
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Preparation of monthly accounts using Quickbooks Intuit (QB) software
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Preparation of payroll journals in QB in respect of the UK salaries
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Preparation of any other payroll information required, such as P60s.
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Access to the bank account to set up payments
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Manage relationship with, and payments to, HMRC
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Ensure the monthly pension payments are set up and authorised through the NEST pension website.
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Review of quarterly payment of funds to Kenya prior to Treasurer review and approval.
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Liaise with the external accountants who prepare the unaudited year end accounts.
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Assisting UK management and board with other administrative tasks, as required.
This part-time role is 100% working from home, with flexible working hours. The role demands circa 10 hours per week and pay is competitive and dependent on experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Office Co-ordinator
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
The Organisation
The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges. We are based in London and work across five continents with some of the world’s most vulnerable people to strengthen their voices in the decision-making arenas that affect them. With more than 150 members of staff working with associates and partners around the world, IIED has been at the forefront of evidence-based policymaking in sustainable development for over 50 years.
We are currently seeking for an Office Co-ordinator to join our team in Edinburgh on a permanent, full-time basis, working 35 hours per week (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday).
Our Edinburgh office is a vibrant working environment and can support up to 25 people, although on a day-to-day basis, there are generally around eight of our colleagues working there. This is an exciting, full time office role, reporting into the Facilities and Operations Manager who is based in London.
The Benefits
- Salary of £31,960 - £38,675 per annum
- 25 days' annual leave per year, increasing with service
- Closure between Christmas and new year with additional paid holiday
- 7.5% employer's pension contributions
- An employee protection scheme offering a flexible menu of benefits
- An interest-free season-ticket loan
- A cycle-to-work scheme offering tax savings on the cost of purchasing a bike for travel to and from work
- An employee assistance programme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
- Enhanced sick pay entitlements, increasing with length of service
- Flexible working options
- Support for learning and development
- Compassionate leave up to ten days per annum
- Dependents leave
- Eye tests and glasses
- Therapy treatment
This is a brilliant opportunity for an effective administrator with a strong IT background, good knowledge of Office 365, and especially the ability to work comfortably with Excel Spreadsheet. You should have a demonstrable ability to communicate effectively across the organisational divides and the ability to support the delivery of the responsibilities of the Facilities and Operations Team and the wider organisation.
We put our employees at the forefront of our priorities which is why we offer a fantastic and extensive list of benefits. Whether you’re after financial security with enhanced parental leave and sick pay, the option for flexible and home working or excellent learning and development opportunities, we’ll make sure you’re taken care of.
So, if you want to be part of the strong foundation of our workforce and support us to deliver positive change on a global scale, then apply today!
The Role
As an Office Co-ordinator, you will assist with the smooth running of our Edinburgh office and provide the required support to the Facilities and Operations Team.
Providing a friendly and welcoming environment for staff, you will act as the first point of contact for all Edinburgh based staff, effectively dealing with staff requests relating to their working environment, including health and safety issues.
You will also provide IT support to staff, liaise with our IT provider, carry out staff building induction and training as will be required for new starters, ensuring that procedures are in place for onboarding of new staff.
Additionally, you will:
- Ensure meeting room equipment is in working order
- Arrange Edinburgh based social functions for staff
- Process invoices and track payments
- Ensure up-to-date information is available on the SharePoint Facilities intranet site
About You
To be considered as an Office Co-ordinator, you will need:
- Experience in a similar service and administration and/or office support orientated role
- Experience providing support to financial administration processes
- The ability to set up, implement and maintain office systems
- Good knowledge of IT and Office 365
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive, flexible effective planner with a can do attitude
- At a minimum, A-Levels or an equivalent level of education or equivalent experience
The closing date for this role is 26th May 2024.
Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 3rd June 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position Objectives:
- To assist the International Membership Services Manager in providing PETA’s supporters with a high level of care
- To coordinate responses to supporter phone calls, e-mails, and letter correspondence
- To offer general administrative support for PETA
Reports to:
International Membership Services Manager
Location:
London (hybrid working)
Term of Employment:
Full-time
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Ensure that all supporter e-mails are handled in a timely, professional, and efficient manner and that responses reflect the organisation’s positions and values and contain up-to-date information
- Assist with handling incoming supporter phone calls by covering for other Membership and Supporter Services staff
- Verify and input donor data, including demographic, membership, and personal information, into the membership database
- Maintain stock of PETA supporter materials and fulfil requests for literature, stickers, and other materials, working with external agencies when necessary
- Process invoices, prepare cheque requests, and liaise with the PETA Foundation US Finance Department
- Liaise with external agencies when necessary and as directed by the International Membership Services Manager in order to resolve supporter issues
- Sort and distribute incoming post and faxes in a prompt manner, responding to or forwarding items as appropriate, including sending signed and returned petitions to campaign targets
- Receive and sort items sent to PETA’s fur amnesty programme and transfer them to PETA’s off-site storage area
- Perform general administrative tasks to support PETA
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Requirements:
- Experience with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Outlook
- Knowledge of animal rights issues and current PETA campaigns
- Must be willing to work from the PETA office 3 days a week
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with computers
- Good proofreading skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
- Commitment to the objectives of the organisation
- Adherence to a vegan lifestyle strongly preferred
Position Title: Digital Coordinator
Reference: 2387
Location: NCB promotes a hybrid, flexible way of working, staff can work remotely or from our Devon or Sheffield Research in Practice offices if they wish.
Contract: Permanent term.
Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week.
Salary: £27,824 with generous benefits package including 30 days annual leave plus Bank holidays and 3 days of Christmas closure.
About Us
Research in Practice is now a member of the National Children's Bureau family. For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.
Research in Practice works with and for professionals in the social care, health, criminal justice and higher education sectors offering resources, learning opportunities and specialist expertise. We aim to support their learning to enable people – children, young people, families, adults, carers and communities – to live good lives.
About the Role
The Digital Coordinator position supports a key role in the Web Systems team for Research in Practice supporting existing digital real estate, new developments and working with a wide range of people. Working across a range of web systems and digital products.
This role has a particular focus on providing user support, digital project administration and project management, and the involvement in a range of other work including web development testing, scoping and project delivery.
The Digital Coordinator will support a range of digital resources, systems and digital activities within the Research in Practice main website, the product that the role will focus most on. The role will suit someone with a passion for working both with technology and with people.
Applications close at 08:00am on Monday 17 June 2024.
Assessment and interviews to be conducted on Wednesday 26 June 2024.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and male candidates, as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at NCB. We strive for our workforce to be representative of the communities that we serve and we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
Please quote the job title and reference number in your application. CVs will not be accepted.
No agencies please.
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Job Description
Title: Operations Support Administrator
Reports to: Associate Director of Business & Operations
Based: Remotely - however must be willing and able to travel as and when required to meetings and events.
Job Purpose: To provide confidential operational administrative support to Senior Management and all areas of the Charity.
Key Responsibilities:
· Manage and oversee organisations database to ensure clean and clear data is being recorded and stored accordingly, draw down monthly reports for Senior Management using BI Reporting and disseminate to data inputters any errors for correction.
· Collate websites update requests and liaise with Communications Team to instigate the changes.
· Proofreading and final point of sign off before Senior Managers.
· Administrative assistance and attendance at annual events/programmes such as World Heart Rhythm Week, Global AF Aware Week, Heart Rhythm Congress, Heart Rhythm Updates, and any other event/programmes or initiatives.
· Diary Management for the senior management team
· Minute taking and writing for Senior Management.
· Management of travel arrangements. Scheduling and tracking domestic and international travel itineraries within several time zones for senior management.
· Management of deadlines for Senior Managers/Coordinators and prompting the team where necessary.
· Supervise the General Administration team to ensure completion of their tasks to a high standard before signing off on their work.
· Assist in answering calls as and when required, taking messages when necessary. Screening and responding as appropriate to incoming emails or calls.
Person specification:
- Educated to GCSE level
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- Can undertake a wide variety of tasks and multi-task with ease
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Can work flexibly, and as part of a team
- Methodical and thorough approach to work
- Friendly and polite
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus are delighted to be working with the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) in their search for a Programme Administrator.
The IBAHRI works with the global legal community to promote and protect human rights and the independence of the legal profession worldwide. The Institute provides human rights training and technical assistance for legal practitioners and institutions, building their capacity to effectively promote and protect human rights under a just rule of law. A leading institution in international fact-finding, the IBAHRI also produces expert reports with key recommendations, as well as undertaking advocacy and trial observations.
This is a role offered on a permanent contract, on a full-time basis, based in Chancery Lane, London with hybrid working arrangements.
The Programme Administrator is a fast-paced, varied, and exciting role where you will play a key role supporting the IBAHRI Director and five IBAHRI Programme Lawyers and provide logistical, administrative, and financial support to IBAHRI projects worldwide.
The Programme Administrator will organise the practical arrangements for project events and activities, as well as book and co-ordinate all project travel arrangements. The postholder will also play an important role in budget management and ensuring all financial tasks are completed for the projects, as well as provide general IBAHRI logistical and administrative support. To be successful, you will have demonstratable experience in administration, specifically travel, financial, and event administration. You will have strong organisational skills and eye for detail when it comes to completing tasks. In addition to this, you will have strong IT literacy skills and experience using Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
You will have excellent communication skills and experience dealing with high level external stakeholders. You will have experience working within a team and be able to work on your own initiative. You will have a flexible approach to tasks and be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, often on multiple issues simultaneously. You will also have experience working in varied contexts and/or with sensitive issues/information, exercising good judgement and discretion, and across different cultures, languages, and currencies. You will have the ability to work across time zones and out of hours, when required, and occasional travel abroad to support in-country activities, when required.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so to apply please, submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role.
Summary
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
- Managing the diary of the Director of Communications, including making appointments, resolving, or escalating any calendar conflicts, coordinating team meetings, room bookings, hospitality and travel arrangements where appropriate.
- Supporting the Director of Communications with inbox management.
- Providing administrative assistance to other members of the Communications team.
- Being present on site for Communications events such as press conferences to meet and greet and to ensure smooth running of events.
- Supporting team members with research administration as required - producing, collating, and delivering materials in line with the brief and deadlines.
- Taking responsibility for managing and maintaining an effective records management system for the Communications team.
- Proactively manage, review, and improve office procedures, including electronic filing systems, department processes, and policies, on an ongoing basis. Resolve or escalate any issues as appropriate.
- Developing and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and stakeholders within the Communications teams across the Palaces and Dioceses.
- Carrying out any other duties as required.
- Proven ability to manage diaries and administrative experience reporting to a manager or Director.
- Experience of liaising with a wide range of people in the course of work, including at a senior level.
- Good level of interpersonal and social skills.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel and the internet, as well as a networked computer system and ability to use IT to find creative solutions.
- Excellent organisational skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy, working well to deadlines.
- Ability to work comfortably with competing priorities - to reprioritise work when required, use problem solving skills to deal with issues if they arise.
- Strong sense of responsibility and integrity so that work produced is of a consistently high standard, with fast response times.
- Good judgement in dealing with urgent and complex matters across a wide range of issues.
- Forward thinking with effective planning and electronic file management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Comfortable communicating with senior colleagues and stakeholders.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Good interpersonal and team working skills with a positive attitude.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Significant experience providing personal support to a manager at a senior level.
- Experience of preparing papers for committees, planning events and meetings.
- Interest in the structures and ministry of the Church of England and the role it plays in the life of the nation.
- Interest in news and current affairs.
- A salary of £38,918 plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus three additional days.
- Flexible working hours and location, with an expectation of at least 3 days per week in our office in Westminster.
- Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
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Role: Legacy Management Administrator
Location: London, Haig House, Hybrid 2 Days Per Week
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £27,252 (Inclusive of London Supplement)
Are you looking to kick-start your career in administration or take your existing administrative skills to the next level?
Join the Royal British Legion as a Legacy Management Administrator and become an integral part of our dedicated team. Reporting to the Senior Legacy Management Officer, you will support various administration, financial, and database procedures, ensuring the efficient management of legacy income to uphold Royal British Legion’s entitlement.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include managing the daily post, processing all legal invoices, and maintaining accurate database records. You'll also handle your own caseload of pecuniary legacy cases (set sums of money left to us under a Will), adapting your communication with solicitors, executors, and beneficiaries, while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and the wishes of the deceased.
To excel in this role, you should possess strong IT skills, particularly in MS Office and database systems, along with exceptional attention to detail and analytical abilities. The ability to work independently and handle a high volume of work with minimal supervision is essential, as is a proactive attitude towards learning and development.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive environment while honing your administrative and financial skills, we want to hear from you. Join us at the Royal British Legion and be part of a team dedicated to supporting our Armed Forces community.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Closing Date: 31st May 2024
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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Make a real difference to the lives of people with disabilities.
“Being a ASM gives me such job satisfaction I love working as a team with both my manager and volunteers and have learnt so much in this totally new job role.” - Llandudno Assistant Shop Manager
“What a fantastic company to work for, Scope keep us connected” – Leek Shop Manager
Would you like to work at the heart of your local community? Are you able to inspire a team of brilliant volunteers? Do you have retail or customer service experience and are looking for the next step in your career?
If you answered yes to these then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
Your role
As Shop Manager of Scope's Amersham shop, you’ll have autonomy to run your shop using your creativity and flair to flourish in our retail environment. Our retail roles are full of variety, and every day is different! One day you might be generating and processing stock and designing an eye-catching window display. The next day you might be recruiting and training our wonderful volunteers. Every day there will be a different challenge that you’ll find extremely rewarding. You will have relevant experience in retail but a great attitude and willingness to learn is just as important.
About you
As Shop Manager you’ll be passionate about retail and have a love of fashion with experience of running a shop, or you’ll be looking for a management role as the next step in your career. To be successful, you’ll need a commercial, can-do attitude and always put the customer’s needs first. You’ll be a dedicated team player with a strong work ethic, a great attention to detail, solid IT skills and a creative eye for displays. We ask you demonstrate an appreciation of Scope’s values and ambition of achieving Everyday Equality for disabled people.
About working in our shops
Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by a dedicated, creative and passionate bunch of superstars. We focus on sustainable fashion and engaging with local communities. We lead our volunteers to deliver a great colleague and customer experience. And we raise much needed funds to deliver Everyday Equality for disabled people and their families.
Permanent - Full time, 35 hours per week
Location - 17 Sycamore Road, Amersham, HP6 5EQ
Shop hours
It’s important for you to know that Scope Charity Shops are open every day. So some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed. Our full time hours are 35 hours a week, working five days out of seven. Weekly hours for part-time vacancies are on a seven-day rota.
Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity and encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We are dedicated to creating a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve. If you are disabled, have the skills, and or the experience to do the job, then we would love to meet you for an interview. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Some disabled applicants and applicants with an impairment, condition or access need, might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us you can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We encourage everyone to embrace our values of being open and fair, courageous, connected and pioneering. We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition and offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 35 days annual leave
- Flexible working (where we can)
- Company pension
- Excellent training and career development
- Strong colleague networks across disability, LGBTQ+, race equality, carers, women and young colleagues
- Wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more
Who are we at Scope?
Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We belong to one team, dedicated to achieving a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. Our mission is to achieve Everyday Equality for disabled people, and we campaign tirelessly to create change.
If you want to make a difference and become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Today!
Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please note applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may take place and an appointment be made before the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
About the role
Sense has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Engagement team as our Legacy Fundraising Officer. This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week. This role will working flexibly between home and our office in King's Cross, London.
Over a third of Sense’s voluntary income comes from gifts in Wills. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development and delivery of the legacy marketing programme for existing and new supporters, in order to increase income from legacies and maintain and grow .our pipeline of legacy prospects.
Key Responsibilities
- To work closely with the Legacy Manager and Head of Individual Giving & Legacies in shaping and delivering the legacy marketing and administration programme to achieve annual income targets and other KPIs.
- To manage the delivery of legacy marketing projects from conception to delivery and evaluation in conjunction with the appropriate team members.
- Negotiate project costs with key suppliers to ensure projects are as cost-effective as possible.
- To actively participate in planning and review meetings with the Legacy team and other colleagues and key suppliers, and maintain a thorough understanding of latest developments, current trends, and legislation as it applies to the fundraising and legacy landscape.
- To project manage the development and delivery of legacy marketing activities across a variety of media to acquire new or steward existing legacy supporters to Sense.
- To manage the annual legacy ‘Remember A Charity’ campaign raising awareness of legacy giving among internal stakeholders, their networks, supporters and the public
Key skills and experience
- Proven experience of managing all aspects of the delivery of successful fundraising direct marketing campaigns in a charity or not-for-profit setting from inception stage to post campaign analysis.
- Self-starter and highly organised with an ability to work systemically to targets and deadlines.
- Demonstrable experience of supporter acquisition, retention and development of supporters.
- Confident with data selections / segmentation and campaign analysis principles.
- Ability to confidently manage all stages of direct marketing based fundraising campaigns across a range of media including Telephone, Direct Mail, Email and SMS to deliver successful fundraising campaigns.
- A good eye for design and a proven creative flair, with some copywriting / editing experience and an impeccable attention to detail.
For a full job description and person specification, please see the link below
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.
We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Events team at The Not Forgotten as a hands-on operational Events Manager. We are looking for a professional events coordinator who seeks greater autonomy and managerial responsibility, while still being an expert at and willing to deliver the nuts and bolts of a wide variety of events within a very small team. This is all about exceptional people skills, pragmatic event delivery and ensuring maximum impact for our beneficiaries/benefactors/supporters in support of the Head of Events (Delivery) and Head of Fundraising.
Overall responsibility of the job: Working in support of Head of Events (Delivery) and Head of Fundraising, to be TNF Events Manager; coordinating events as part of a small team. The position supports the delivery of a diverse national events programme and some international activities.
Your Role: As an event professional, ideally you will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience gained in an event coordination role and be ready to grow into a role with greater responsibility and autonomy. This is a hands-on event coordination role in a small team. Having a diplomatic and friendly manner with strong verbal and written communication skills, will be essential towards building relationships both internally and externally and while communicating with volunteers and beneficiaries. Event management/coordination skills are a key priority within this position, (especially delegate/beneficiary and event administration), combined with a meticulous, accurate and disciplined approach to work with strong IT and data management skills. Being able to prioritise a varied and busy workload and deliver to deadlines. Due to the nature of this exciting position within the charity, there is a requirement to attend events and meetings outside of normal working hours (including weekends) and travel as necessary, along with a relationship with beneficiaries, supporters, and gatekeepers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.