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People Team Advisor
Job Role:
We need an exceptional People Team Advisor. We need an exceptional People Advisor. This is a key post in supporting the management and staff of the FEC. The Forces Employment Charity to be effective in their roles and provide the very best quality of provision to our external delivery. The successful candidate will have responsibility and accountability for the full employee support life cycle and will be involved in all areas of the Human Resources function under the direction of Head of People. The post holder will be expected to work as part of the HR team in the provision of a comprehensive HR service. The post holder will be required to work closely with all employees at all levels
This is a full-time, 35 hours per week, hybrid contract reporting to Head of People. The successful candidate will be required to travel to the London office 2 days per week – immediate start date but will wait for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensuring the provision of a high-quality People (HR) service to all stakeholders in all employee life cycle in generalist capacity including resource, employee relations, learning & development, and reward, in accordance with the consistent application of charity policies and procedures and compliance with employment law and best practice.
- Produce employment contracts and variation to contracts in line with authorised management requests.
- Manage and Support onboarding processes with People Administrator.
- Work closely with the People and Payroll Department to ensure workforce information is kept up to date, employment changes are notified, and any problems identified and addressed.
- Issue timely and accurate payroll instructions, to meet payroll deadlines by working with People Team in specific Administrator.
- Manage staff sickness and absence in accordance with the sickness absence management policy, notifying team managers of absence thresholds and advising on Company Sick Pay limitations.
- Manage and support the implementation and monitoring of HR processes including pre-employment checks (right to work), Enhanced DBS vetting and MOD security clearance, employment contracts and variations, starters and leavers, induction, mandatory/other training, probationary period review, performance and development review, maternity/paternity/shared parental leave, flexible working requests and the evaluation of training.
- Provide and Support Administrator in the management information reports relating to HR, for example absence data, annual leave allowances, training compliance etc.
- Work with team managers to ensure all information (e.g., jobs descriptions, working hours and patterns, etc.) is consistent and up to date.
- Support Head of People in the development of HR policies, Rewards/Benefits, and other HR related projects, as requested.
- Input, maintenance, and provision of all HR data held within the HR Management System (PeopleHR) ensuring a high degree of accuracy.
- Maintain the People Team cloud-based e-filing system to ensure documents and information are retained and easy to locate.
- Initiate and co-ordinate progress of all mandatory staff training (in accordance with the training matrix) reporting compliance issues to managers.
- Be prepared to support all HR Administrator activities during periods of absence.
- Working alongside People Administrator and supporting the Head of People and site leadership team driving the delivery of the people agenda across the organization.
- Supporting the management team with ER issues and providing generalist support and advice on a variety of cases
- Playing an active role in forward thinking and fast action responses to the control of absence and retention ensuring contractual KPIs are achieved and maintained.
- Ensuring relevant management training is identified, sourced, and delivered, promoting a culture of learning and development across the organisation.
- Partnering with the other business areas and providing support in HR related activities.
- Participate in the charity’s appraisal scheme and support staff compliance (probation and annual appraisals).
- Be familiar with all charity policies and be prepared to advise/direct staff on compliance as appropriate.
- Ensure Data Protection and GDPR compliance.
- Maintain awareness of the requirements of the Health and Safety Policy and Display Screen Equipment assessments.
- Work to the charity’s quality standards and systems within the context of the ISO 9001 Business Management System.
- Undertake such other duties and responsibilities as are appropriate to this level of post or as directed by Head of Business Support.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Competencies:
- Previous experience of working in a fast-paced HR team, providing first level advice on HR policies and procedures, employment law and employee relations issues.
- Be up to date with current employment law.
- Excellent organisation and communication skills, with a good foundation in HR theory.
- The ability to multitask and deal with a range of incoming enquiries – organisation is key to the success of this role.
- Ability to develop innovative ideas and solutions.
- Excellent IT skills specifically HR Management Systems and MS Office applications; particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Able to form and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, colleagues, service users and key stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills with an ability to positively challenge, influence and coach managers whilst providing a supporting service outcome.
- Self-motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude and determination to ‘get under the skin of problems’ and identify pragmatic solutions.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and varied environment, with experience in adapting to change based on business requirements.
- Able to apply high levels of common sense and logic to often delicate and complicated situations and therefore possess excellent listening and communication skills.
- Sound knowledge of employment law
- Excellent communication skills are essential.
- The ability to construct detailed reports, case letters and present MI data.
- Ability to approach issues with a proactive, forward-thinking approach, applying innovation that can be reflected to our customer and stakeholders.
- Able to streamline and improve operational processes.
- Highly enthusiastic with excellent communication skills.
- Flexibility in approach.
- CIPD Level 5 or higher or working towards it.
Desirable Competences:
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Associate Member of CIPD.
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Payroll experience.
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Charitable Experience
Forces Employment Charity is an equal opportunities employer, and values having a diverse workforce. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
To apply, please submit and Cover Letter and CV by Midnight Friday 17th May 2024.
Would you like to make a difference to the lives of older people in Bolton?
Further to a new funding award extension we are now recruiting for fixed term contracts into 2025.
Age UK Bolton is looking to recruit Service Co-ordinators to join our flagship Home from Hospital Service.
The service operates 9am to 5pm, seven days per week, 365 days a year supporting older people for up to six weeks post discharge from hospital.
You will provide practical and emotional support (excluding personal care) to prevent avoidable readmissions and admissions, and enable our older people to recover safely at home. Offering a helping hand and moral support when they need it most.
We are looking for resourceful, practical and empathetic individuals to deliver a high-quality service, and be part of a caring team. Previous experience in a caring occupation would be an advantage, but is not essential; however, compassion, dedication and commitment are.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months
Pay: £25,230.00 per year
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 FTE depending on experience
Hours: Full time: 37.5 hours pw (would consider Part time: minimum 30 hours pw)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring they pay their employees fairly, they offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal, Social Activities.
Closing date: Sunday 19 May 2024
Interviews will be held between 22-31 May 2024
No agencies please
Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We’re looking for a proactive, dynamic, enthusiastic and entrepreneurial individual to help develop and grow our networks of supporters in the West Midlands.
Ideally, you will be a warm and friendly communicator, and have experience of working in a relationship fundraising role, with experience of recruiting and engaging new supporters and volunteers and cultivating existing relationships through events and community outreach activity.
You will have genuine drive and innovative approach to fundraising engagement, to deliver results and your exceptional communication skills will enable you to thrive in a busy, fast paced team, whilst also being able to work on your own to go that extra mile to make the difference.
Reporting into the community, events fundraising manager, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining valuable lifetime relationships with individuals and organisations, and volunteers developing new opportunities, and maximise engagement in existing products.
This is a great opportunity to play a key part in developing and delivering fundraising growth for an underrepresented charity with a compelling cause and strong ambitions to deliver more for kidney patients sooner.
In this role, you will utilise new and emerging technologies to communicate with both supporters and colleagues through various channels.
The role will involve travel when necessary to events, support individual fundraising activity, or to explore new opportunities and meet with your wider team. You must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
About Kidney Research UK:
Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.
At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.
Over the last ten years we have invested more than £58 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.
Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.
Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.
You may have experience in the following: Community Fundraiser, Events Fundraising Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Community and Events Relationship Fundraiser, Fundraising Coordinator, Fundraising and Outreach Coordinator, Special Events Coordinator, Community Partnerships Manager, Community Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.
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We are looking for a new full time, 17-month fixed term Funding Officer to join the passionate, vibrant and friendly team in the North West Region to be part of ensuring our funding supports a wide variety of communities and places locally. The role will cover Greater Manchester, with occasional work in other parts of the North West.
The team is based remotely across the North West of England and this role is to support delivery in Greater Manchester. Ideally the successful candidate will live in Greater Manchester and will be part of the local team, led by a Funding Manager, and comprised of several other Funding Officers.
As a member of the funding team you will assess applications for funding and manage grants from our Reaching Communities and Partnerships programmes. You will use your local knowledge and experience, and the experience of our grant holders and local stakeholders, to ensure we are making the best decisions on the grants we make. By working closely with people and communities from a defined geographical area, you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference.
You will gain an understanding of our vision, our commitment to equity and inclusion and our funding programmes. You will be responsible for your own caseload; liaise with grant recipients, visit projects, identify and manage risks, supporting organisations to deliver their projects and measure their impact. You will need to understand and respond to the different needs of our applicants and grant holders by providing advice and feedback and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations. You’ll also need to work within the Fund’s policies and procedures and the necessary legislation, and in a way that is in line with our vision and principles.
Part of your role will be to represent the Fund within your local area including at funding fairs and external meetings and create opportunities for people to come together. Sharing learning from your conversations, events, grant holder reports and evaluations you will support the Fund in maximising our impact as a grant maker.
Contract Type: Fixed term, 17-month role (maternity cover)
Hours: One full-time role available (0.8 considered) 37 Hours
Interview Date: Week commencing 10th June, in person, Central Manchester
Location: Greater Manchester – mobile working, the role will cover Greater Manchester, with occasional work in other parts of the North West.
There will be a chance to find out more about the role of a funding officer at a webinar on Tuesday 7th of May at 12 noon.
Essential Criteria:
We are looking for talented people from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences who share our values and are passionate about making a difference through our funding. Whether through lived or gained experience you will really understand the communities we work with.
You will have:
• An ability to adapt quickly, decisively and with full commitment to new processes and systems and the confidence to use your judgement, take initiative and challenge when appropriate.
• Communication skills: Strong listening, written and verbal communication with an emphasis on written communication for assessment purposes.
• Relational skills: Ability to nurture, develop and promote effective relationships and communication with colleagues, community organisations and other external agencies with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Analytical skills: Ability to assess a high volume of applications, make good judgements, challenge when appropriate and manage risk.
Ideally you will live within the geographical area you are covering or have excellent knowledge of that area.You will be a remote worker, working from several locations across the area, including your home and our offices with the expectation that you will be flexible in order to get the best outcomes for our customers.
Desirable Criteria:
• Knowledge of the local areas you would be covering and their charity sectors. Experience working with under-represented communities in the area is particularly desirable.
•Understanding of financial planning and business plans, ability to analyse accounts and numerical data.
•Demonstrable IT skills and the ability to learn detailed processes quickly and accurately.
•An ability to manage your own workload with minimal supervision
The ability to drive and access to a vehicle is beneficial for this role but not essential.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
I am urgently seeking an Interim HR Administrator / Assistant for an initial 6-week temporary role to start as soon as possible with a not-for-profit organisation based in the London King's Cross area. The role pays a salary of up to £28,000 per year and is to start as soon as possible, with hybrid working (1 to 2 days in the office and the remainder working from home).
Your role will involve supporting the small HR team and: -
- Dealing with general HR queries
- Running reports for the team
- Filing
- Managing the diary of the Head of People & Culture
You must have experience of working as an HR Administrator or HR Assistant previously and be available within a weeks' notice to get started as soon as possible.
If you have the above skills and experience, please apply now.
A new opportunity for a Funding Officer working with The Phoenix Way Partners (TPW). This is a national collaborative partnership created during the Covid-19 pandemic as a response to the structural inequalities which Black and Ethnic Minority communities and community-led organisations face in relation to influencing and accessing grant funding in the UK.
This Funding Officer position is looking after the North East and Cumbria region within a wider team of eight people across England, and reporting into a Funding Manager.
In your role you will:
- Assess requests for funding and manage grants using best practice, thematic expertise, and the experience of customers and stakeholders to improve our grant making and inform our decision making.
- Share learning from your conversations, project visits, grant holder reports and evaluations with other colleagues so that we can maximise our impact.
- Ensure our grant management and assessment play an effective part in contributing to the Fund’s knowledge and learning as a grant maker.
- Manage your own caseload, liaise with grant holders, partners, undertake project visits, identify and manage risk, supporting organisations to deliver their projects and measure their impact
- Have a passion for equitable grant making and be part of an inclusive team. You will be able to demonstrate a “can do” attitude and a solution focused approach.
You will ideally live in or near the geographic area listed that this role will cover or have excellent knowledge of the area. Being responsible for supporting local people and communities you will have a strong knowledge of the challenges and opportunities for the Black and Ethnic Minority communities and community-led organisations in that area.
You’ll also need to work within the Fund’s policies and procedures and the necessary legislation, and in a way that is in line with our vision and principles.
Interview Date: 27th May, Online - Competency based questions
Location: North East and Cumbria
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below:
Essential criteria:
- Strong understanding and experience of working with and for the Black and Ethnic-minority led voluntary and community sector and/or targeted funding programmes
- Communication skills: Strong listening, written and verbal communication with an emphasis on written communication for assessment purposes.
- Relational skills: Ability to nurture, develop and promote effective relationships and communication with colleagues, community organisations and partners, with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion
- Organisational skills: Ability to use your initiative and manage your own workload with minimal supervision, dealing with competing priorities and deadlines and demonstrating strong self-organisation and prioritisation skills.
Desirable Criteria:
- Able to identify opportunities to share learning, knowledge and information, and make improvements by working with colleagues and partners
- Sound IT skills and the ability to learn detailed processes.
- Analytical skills: Ability to assess a high volume of applications, make good judgements, challenge when appropriate and manage risk.
- Experience in working collaboratively within a team
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Remote, with regular travel to Central London for events and meetings
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Events Manager to lead on Media Trust’s 2024 calendar of fundraising and industry-facing events, including our upcoming 30th Birthday Fundraising Gala and support with other programme-related events.
The successful candidate will have demonstrable expertise in delivering successful fundraising and other events, working across multiple projects, and finding new and innovative ways to engage corporate supporters in fundraising events and campaigns.
You will be part of the Volunteering & Events Management team and will manage a range of in person and virtual events, from fundraising events to corporate partner cultivation drinks, industry roundtables and large-scale volunteering initiatives. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to develop and deliver impactful high-quality events and ensure that all our events deliver against set targets.
This role would suit someone with a good understanding and experience of the UK charity sector and a passion for equalities and inclusion. We are looking for a strong candidate to take Media Trust’s event activity and fundraising to the next level to enable us to support more charities and underrepresented talent and engage more media and creative industry professionals in our work.
Key responsibilities
Events Management
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Manage end-to-end delivery of Media Trust events, campaigns and projects of varying size, format and complexity, both in person and virtually
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Lead on the development and running of Media Trust’s 30th Birthday celebratory events, including but not limited to our Fundraising Gala, ensuring the fundraising target is hit or exceeded
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Support the Programmes team and Media Trust Films team on delivery of events when necessary, including, but not limited to, Charity Challenge Days and Film Screenings
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Provide a high standard of support to key stakeholders throughout the planning, execution and evaluation of each event
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Develop and implement consistent processes, procedures and documentation for all events across Media Trust, including event timelines, agendas, speaker and staff briefs
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Develop fundraising and sponsorship proposals to fund core events across Media Trust
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Manage event budgets ensuring they are run cost effectively
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Maximise the profitability (where appropriate), sustainability and quality of all events
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Act as first point of contact for stakeholders including corporate partners, venues, caterers, speakers, attendees, Media Trust staff and Trustees
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Research and suggest relevant key speakers and work with all Media Trust teams to finalise speakers for events
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Work closely with the Marketing team to develop communications to promote events and drive engagement
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Monitor KPIs and evaluate the impact of events, providing reports and feedback summaries as required
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Ensure all Media Trust events and fundraising activities are logged effectively and Media Trust’s CRM is kept up-to-date
Corporate Partner Activity
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Liaise with our Corporate Partners and lead on bespoke events organised as part of their partnership with Media Trust
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Work closely with the Partnerships team to develop and deliver volunteer opportunities, recruiting, briefing and training volunteers including presentations and pitches
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Work with other members of the Volunteering & Events Management team to support with other volunteering activity including development of innovative events and opportunities
Additional Responsibilities
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Continual research and ideation, monitoring industry trends for new and exciting fundraising and profile-raising opportunities and partnership collaborations
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Provide additional support to the Partnerships team as required
What we are looking for in you
Essential
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Experience of end-to-end event management, including the planning of fundraising events, and delivering high-impact results in a professional or charitable organisation
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Experience of organising both online and in person events
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Attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage and prioritise across multiple events, work with multiple teams and meet deadlines
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Experience of working with Corporate Partners and managing stakeholder relationships at both a strategic and project level
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Outstanding communication skills and ability to adapt tone and approach for different stakeholders
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Strong leadership skills to effectively manage external stakeholders and suppliers, paid and unpaid, ensuring high quality of work and events run smoothly
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Experience of data management and CRM systems with ability to support, inform and report on fundraising and other event activity
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A passion for events and innovative approaches to engaging audiences
Desirable
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Experience of creating and developing proposals for event sponsorship and pitching to corporate partners and other stakeholders
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Experience of designing and managing event budgets
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Good understanding of the charity sector, including charity, GDPR and data protection laws
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Understanding of the media, comms and creative sectors in the UK
The above job description is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.
Values of the organisation
At Media Trust, we believe it’s by giving everyone a voice that we’ll get to a more equal society. That’s why we’re working with hundreds of charities to strengthen their storytelling, advocacy and campaigning, press engagement and social media. We do this through media, communications and digital skills training delivered in partnership with our media and creative industry partners and by matching media industry volunteers looking to give back with charities looking for help with content creation and other comms support. At the same time, our programmes for underrepresented talent are giving young and diverse talent the creative media skills, access and mentoring support to break into the media
We aim to represent the communities we support. We encourage applications from people of colour, those who identify as LGBTQIA+, working class as well as Disabled people and those living with mental health conditions.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments for applicants who need additional support at any stage of the recruitment process – please just get in touch to discuss.
Media Trust values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen). One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available, such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility and equipment or other support you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Media Trust values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer.
Working at Media Trust
Media Trust is an ambitious charity, full of passionate people. We are a small and dynamic team that works collaboratively and supports each other to achieve our vision of a more representative media and equal society where everyone has a voice. We are looking for motivated, agile, and value-driven people to join our team. In return we offer:
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Remote working with a monthly co-working allowance
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30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
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Flexible First employer
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Opportunity to work flexible hours
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Pension contributions
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2 volunteer days each year
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Opportunity to attend up to two Media Trust Open Courses each year at no cost to you
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
It’s an exciting time to join The National Lottery Community Fund as the Environmental Officer on a part time basis, 25 hours a week.
The National Lottery Community Fund is delivering an environmental strategy that will not only help communities we Fund but also identifies us as an exemplar in managing our own environmental impact.
The role will help lead our journey to net zero emissions by 2030, as well as support our environmental strategy both internally and externally. An interest in climate change and an understanding of environmental sustainability in the workplace will be a key part to this role as well as the confidence to bring in new ideas.
The role will sit within the Facilities team which helps support all nine of the Funds offices which are based in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
The environmental officer role will be varied but some of the key responsibilities are:
- You will be responsible for facilitating the Fund’s efforts to reduce its environmental impact and move towards being a net zero organisation by 2030. You will lead best practice around environmental sustainability across sites and engage staff to consider their own impact.
- You will draw learning and resources from external sources, to develop an array of approaches, with a view to getting all staff to consider the resources they use, irrespective of their motivation.
- You will support the Fund’s established Climate action network, ensuring that they all feel connected to and can contribute to energy and resource savings projects/initiatives/themes.
- You will ensure projects are well planned and progressed and will collate and share environmental measures to demonstrate achievements.
- You will help with environmental data capture and carbon accounting and reporting on any trends both internally and externally.
- You will also provide relevant updates to SMT and work closely with the SMT lead on environmental sustainability, highlighting any issues requiring resolution.
- The role will mainly be based in one office, but you’ll be required to engage across the Fund and develop communications that will reach all staff.
- You may be drawn into any project/team to advise on environmental sustainability.
- You will engage as the sustainable business partner with internal and external stakeholders and will support the communication of strong external messages declaring our dedication to working sustainably.
The ideal candidate for this role should have:
- Passion, commitment, and enthusiasm to help deliver our net zero targets.
- Good communication skills as well as strong analytical and report writing skills.
- Previous experience of environmental sustainability within the workplace would be beneficial.
Interview Date: Week commencing 8th May
Location: UK - We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Newcastle and Newtown.
There will be a requirement to travel and meet with the line manager in person on an ad hoc basis, they are based in Birmingham.
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below:
Essential criteria
1) Excellent organisational skills, managing a diverse workload
2) General interest in, and demonstrable understanding of, climate change, and/or environmental sustainability in the workplace
3) Ability to analyse, synthesise and present complex information in an accessible manner
4) Ability to work as a key team player, comfortable with liaising with numerous people from across different departments internally.
Desirable criteria
1) Experience with / skills in internal communication
2) An understanding of carbon accounting / managing a Net Zero pathway
3) Ability to confidently engage with similar ALB’s to understand their Net Zero Path
4) Ability to confidently engage with landlords and building managers in order collect relevant environmental reporting data
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why the National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
This role is an opportunity for a Paralegal to join a large in-house legal team and work on a broad range of matters. It will specifically involve supporting the Agreements, Information and Disputes (AID) team within legal services, consisting of five lawyers.
The successful candidate will be required to work across areas of law including but not limited to information law, contracts, intellectual property, procurement, subsidy and state aid, insolvency, recoveries and public law. In addition to providing research, drafting and general support to the Fund’s lawyers, it is expected that the Paralegal will handle matters under supervision and use legal knowledge to improve the Fund’s internal processes and precedents.
The bulk of the Paralegal’s workload will consist of legal support work however the candidate will also be expected to perform some administrative tasks and cover for the team’s administrative officer when required.
Experience working in a fast paced in-house or private practice environment would be ideal with legal research and IT literacy an advantage. Knowledge of insolvency and debt recovery would be desirable.
Interview Date: Week commencing 13th May
Location: The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Newcastle and Newtown. The role does not include any line management responsibilities. We have a hybrid approach to working - work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate.
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria
- Strong academic background with a law degree or undergraduate degree and law conversion qualification;
- Experience working within a Legal office environment
- Knowledge of and/or interest in gaining experience in an arms length public body;
- Good communication and organisational skills to work effectively with a broad range of people.
Desirable criteria
- Understanding and application of public and/or charity law;
- Experience with insolvency and debt recovery;
- Legal experience as a paralegal/advisor;
- Proficient with computer systems including Outlook, Microsoft Teams and online file management databases.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you a confident communicator with a knack for telling stories?
Does talking to young people about their future ambitions excite you?
And do you enjoy working as part of a team?
Young Start distributes money from dormant accounts on behalf of the Scottish Government to projects that are run for and by young people aged eight to 25. Since 2012, it has distributed over £60 million to thousands of projects across Scotland.
You will be part of the Communications and Engagement team responsible for telling the story of our Young Start funding in Scotland to a variety of audiences.
You will also provide communications support and advice to a recently established Young Start development team tasked with ensuring that children and young people are better engaged with and centred in the work of the Young Start funding programme.
Responsibilities include:
•Leading on all regular announcements of Young Start funding to the media and stakeholders
•Interviewing young people behind the projects to produce content for media features, case studies and online social media channels
•Supporting our funding teams to deliver Young Start customer communications
•Managing the yearly production of the Young Start Annual Report, at the request of the Scottish Government.
•Supporting the Young Start team to deliver its work putting young people front and centre of the Young Start programme.
About you
You will be comfortable speaking to children and young people about the impact that the funding is making in their lives and telling their stories with duty of care and a creative and engaging approach.
You will be collaborative in nature and enjoy working proactively and in partnership with colleagues across the fund. An open, supportive and flexible team working approach is necessary.
You will be adept at managing a busy and varied workload.
There can be occasional weekend and evening working to suit the needs of young people, but most of our work takes place on weekdays in normal working hours.
Interview Date: W/C 3rd June, On site with competency questions and an on the day pre-interview task. Will confirm details to the First stage interview candidates.
Location: This role is based in our Glasgow office, however we have a flexible, hybrid approach to working. Should you have a question on work pattern, please ask.
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below:
Essential:
1)Strong writing skills and ability to adapt your writing for different audiences
2) An understanding of Scotland’s media landscape
3) Experience of producing and repurposing content for a variety of platforms such as press releases and social media channels
4) Experience of building rapport with journalists and/or other stakeholders
Desirable:
1)Ability to manage a busy and diverse workload
2)Experience of selling in stories to the media
3) Knowledge of the community and voluntary sector, particularly with regard to young people
4) Experience of sharing skills, knowledge and creative ideas as part of a team.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
Head Of Finance
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Location: Brightspace, Ipswich or Kirkley Centre, Lowestoft
Term: Permanent
Salary: £46,000 FTE - £27,600 Actual Per Annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
About us
Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is the county’s infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. We exist to ensure our sector, and its volunteers are supported, safe and sustainable and that our communities are active and resilient.
Our values of collaborative, enabling, person centred, responsive and trusted are the golden thread which runs through who we are and how we operate, and we aim to make them real every day.
About you:
As the Head of Finance you will lead the day to day operational function of the finance team and provide strategic support to the senior management team and trustees. The role will directly report to the Chief Executive and is a great opportunity for an individual looking to further develop their career.
You will be a qualified finance professional who has experience of working at a senior finance level with drive and enthusiasm to further develop and implement effective finance systems and processes. You will have a crucial role in continuing the success of the organisation and be able to prepare high quality reliable and timely management information to the Executive and Board of Trustees. Ideally you will have a good understanding of charity accounting and regulation as well as compliance and governance within charitable organisations. You will have strong leadership skills to motivate and develop the small final finance team, helping individuals to fulfil their potential.
We are a friendly organisation, committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture in all that we do, and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We aim to create a workplace which is welcoming, fair, and inclusive, where people can be themselves and contribute to our vision and values.
We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or on commencement of post.
If you wish to understand more about the role please contact Hannah Reid, Chief Executive.
What we offer
You will work within a reputable charity which offers its employees benefits which include:
• Blended working where role allows
• Flexible working options to support work/life balance
• 33 days increasing to a maximum 36 (FTE) annual holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays
• Up to 4% matched pension contribution
• 2 days pro rata volunteering days to support volunteering in Suffolk
• Staff Discounts Scheme for a range of retailers including; shopping, holidays, insurance, eating out and health and leisure activities
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Continued Professional Development for job related development
• Family Friendly policies and practices
• Tailored induction
For more information, please visit our website for a copy of our application pack.
Closing date: 9.00am Friday 10th May 2024.
Interviews will take place week commencing: 13th and 20th May 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a great listener? Do you love to help solve problems? Can you help people by taking complex, technical information and translating it for people who vulnerable, and people in crisis?
We are working with an amazing mission led organisation to support them in finding a great Help Desk Advisor. The role would see you using those great listening and problem solving skills, and supporting people in crisis, and vulnerable people.
You will be working in a hybrid way, with 2-3 days per week in the London office, working with other advisors so that you can support each other, and increase your learning. The role also home working for the remainder of the week, enabling great flexibility.
The role will see you managing multiple referrals at any one time. Your comfort in moving at pace from one conversation to another, whilst ensuring that the information that you provide is correct, and fully understood will be key. You will also be learning which cases to refer to other areas. There is great training in place, and the right candidate will be fully supported in getting up to speed in this hugely impactful role.
The ideal candidate will have a clear and reassuring telephone manner, and the ability to communicate complex information in plain English. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
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.
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Department: Client Services
Contract type: Full time - Hybrid office and working from home
Contract hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Reports to: Client Services Director
Line reports: None
Salary: £29,000
About You:
The Client Services team is looking for an account executive to build and manage relationships with clients and help them to deliver exceptional supporter-led fundraising. You will be an experienced account executive or account manager working with outsourced business processes for a minimum of 2 years.
You will need to have strong organisation and communication skills, experience of managing workflows, and a high level of emotional intelligence. You’ll also need an eye for detail; be able to meet deadlines; have excellent written skills; and be a great communicator and able to form relationships with staff and clients. It’ll help if you’re technically savvy and able to keep on top of our clients’ needs.
The Role:
Return Fundraising was founded in 2015 with a clear mission: to bring together professional charity and agency fundraisers to improve the voice of telephone fundraising. We’ve been growing ever since: pioneering supporter-led fundraising with genuine conversations and long-term relationships.
Now, with new products gaining momentum and the business attracting new clients, we are again planning to expand our team, and are looking for the very best to jump aboard. The Client Services team is looking for an account executive to build and manage relationships with clients and help them to deliver exceptional supporter-led fundraising.
Main responsibilities:
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Develop strong relationships with clients and proactively keep in regular contact, particularly by phone and in person
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Reporting to clients on the performance of their campaign and being a point of contact for clients during their campaigns
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Liaising between the client, the client services director and the operations team
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Work with your line manager to deliver client projects on time and on budget and with the exceptional supporter-led fundraising that Return Fundraising is known
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Use our project management system to manage workflow, including schedules for your projects, keeping them updated and making sure everything is on track.
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Support the management team with scoping, costing and estimating projects
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Help grow the business by identifying new opportunities; speaking to potential clients, organising introduction meetings, and working with your line manager to research clients, develop ideas and prepare proposals
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Administrative support to the team, including preparing minutes and agendas, campaign review documents and other administrative tasks
Skills and Experience
Essential:
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At least 2 years’ experience of working as an account manager or executive
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Ability to be organised and keep on top of deadlines
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Develop strong relationships with clients and proactively keep in regular contact, particularly by phone and in person
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Ability to be flexible; respond positively to change
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Work effectively under pressure and deal with conflicting priorities
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Excellent communication skills
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Experience of managing small projects
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Self starter who takes responsibility for their own work and actions.
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Provides evidence of effective IT skills
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Attention to detail to enable production of high quality documentation such as minutes, agendas and proposals.
Desirable:
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Educated to degree level
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Experience of telephone handling, with a confident and friendly telephone manner
Basic understanding of fundraising and/or marketing
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Demonstrable experience of negotiating with clients and colleagues about the details of campaigns
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Clear understanding of data flow processes and how to manage CRM systems
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Experience of professional charity fundraising
Measures of Success:
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Campaign KPIs
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Client feedback
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Internal feedback
Key Relationships:
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Client Services Director
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Operations Manager
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Data Manager
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Fundraising Manager
Our Offer:
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Annual salary of £29,000
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Full time permanent contract of 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
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Hybrid working with flexible working from home and office days
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25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising 1 day per year up to 30 days
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Laptop, plus home working equipment including chair, desk and monitor
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Pension contribution of 3%
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Perks scheme with discounts on major retailers
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A small business environment where you can make quick decisions and interact with everyone from managing director to fundraisers
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An environment that champions growth of its employees
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Being able to support some of the UK’s best charitable causes and raise vital funds they need to keep funding their projects
Do you have experience in administration and customers service, alongside strong numerical skills?
Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with the Fundraising Regulator for the recruitment of a Business and Registration Assistant on a full-time permanent basis. The role is offered on hybrid basis with two days in the London office.
The Fundraising Regulator is an independent, non-statutory body that regulates fundraising across the charitable sector in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
The Fundraising Regulator is committed to diversity, equality and inclusion. They want their workforce to be truly representative of the society they are here to support and protect so that they’re able to regulate effectively. They also want each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. They do this by operating a fair and inclusive recruitment process, which aims to reach a diverse pool of candidates. This is also supported by a range of policies that encourage a flexible and supportive working environment.
The Business and Registration Assistant is a crucial position that works closely with the Finance team and other colleagues to onboard and renew charity registrations. The role involves processing online applications, collecting the fundraising levy, handling customer enquiries, and ensuring that charities meet registration requirements and standards. The position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals with strong processing skills and empathy to make a meaningful contribution to a dynamic service. It will involve processing new applications, managing emails, updating contact details, handling telephone queries, and issuing invoices for the annual levy collection. They will also assess financial accounts to determine appropriate registration fee levels and contribute to the continual improvement of the registration process. Other duties may be required as directed to support the team's objectives.
The successful candidate will require relevant experience in business administration and/or finance or registration teams. They will be IT literate and hold strong communication, organisation, and prioritisation skills. Experience in liaising with stakeholders and providing strong customer service is also crucial for the role. Desirable attributes include familiarity with CRM systems, registration schemes, and basic accounting knowledge. The selection process will assess these skills and experiences at different stages.
If this description resonates with you, we encourage you to submit your CV in Word format as soon as possible. Suitable candidates will be provided with further details about the role.
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.
Are you an experienced administrator ready to ensure the smooth operation of the Fundraising Preference Service (FPS), collaborating closely with the public and charity organisations?
Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with the Fundraising Regulator for the recruitment of an FPS Administrator on a full time six month contract. The role is offered on hybrid basis with two days in the London office.
The Fundraising Regulator is an independent, non-statutory body that regulates fundraising across the charitable sector in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
The Fundraising Regulator is committed to diversity, equality and inclusion. They want their workforce to be truly representative of the society they are here to support and protect so that they can regulate effectively. They also want each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. They do this by operating a fair and inclusive recruitment process to reach a diverse pool of candidates. This is also supported by various policies that encourage a flexible and supportive working environment.
This role is a 6-month contract and the successful candidate will report directly to the FPS Contracts Manager and will be instrumental in ensuring the FPS functions efficiently. This role is vital for facilitating smooth communication between the public and charities, as well as for improving compliance within the charity sector.
This role involves managing the daily operations of FPS, processing requests through the telephone helpline and online portal, and ensuring the timely distribution of system-generated letters. The job also requires engaging with charities to ensure they promptly collect their suppression requests, identifying non-compliant organisations, and contributing to team initiatives.
The ideal candidate should have excellent customer service and communication skills, proficiency in using web applications, databases, and Microsoft Office, as well as the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders. They should possess a methodical approach to repetitive tasks, pay close attention to detail, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Desirable qualities include a background in call handling, experience in charity or regulatory sectors, and familiarity with charity fundraising.
This job is a unique chance to apply administrative skills in the charity sector, making a meaningful difference in how charities interact with the public and improving the FPS service.
If this description resonates with you, we encourage you to submit your CV in Word format as soon as possible. Suitable candidates will be provided with further details about the role.
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.