Administration Assistant Jobs

Executive Assistant to Oasis Group CEO

(a charity committed to community transformation)

Permanent, full-time contract.

Salary:  £37,416 per annum (Including London Weighting)

 Are you an Executive Assistant or Operations Manager looking to work for a charitable organisation that is passionate about making positive change to the communities it works in?  Oasis has a new opportunity for an Executive Assistant to provide high level support for our Group CEO.

Oasis Charitable Trust is a growing and fast-moving charitable organisation, a movement supporting young people and their families in 8 countries worldwide. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full, God-given potential.

An opportunity has arisen for an organised and experienced senior-level Executive Assistant who is comfortable supporting our Group CEO and working alongside our Founder. Working as a key part of the Oasis Group Office, no two days will be the same and the pace is fast, yet the work and opportunities will be hugely rewarding.

This key role requires the successful candidate to:

· Provide support to the Group CEO in leading the Oasis family, ensuring effective governance systems and managing innovation and development

· Provide executive level in-person support to our Group CEO which may mean UK travel to meetings, media appearances and conferences.

· Collaborate with other members of the Oasis Group Office to provide general administrative support and diary management to Oasis senior leaders

· Offer wider project support when needed (e.g. events and gatherings).

This is a challenging role working with a team of inspirational and driven, high-profile change-makers.  You will be well-supported by the Group CEO and Founder and will work alongside the Founder’s EA and Group Office Assistant. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate professionalism, calmness and be an ambassador for the Oasis ethos in their day-to-day work. Working alongside the Founder and Group CEO require this role to be largely London office-based with occasional national travel.

For your expertise and commitment, Oasis can offer:

· An opportunity to work alongside people with passion and a purpose, being part of senior level meetings in media and government.

· A truly supportive network and family of staff in a motivating working environment.

· A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% Employer contributions.

· 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holiday), rising to 33 days over time.

· A Cycle to Work scheme and eligibility to join a cashplan healthcare scheme.

· The opportunity to be part of a movement making positive change in communities.

For further information or to apply, please go to the Oasis UK charity website. 

This is a rolling recruitment campaign until a suitable candidate is found, so please submit your CV and covering letter at your earliest convenience .  In your covering letter, please answer the following three questions:

1. What inspires you about this role and what is your motivation for applying?

2. Please give examples that demonstrate you have the personal qualities, experience and knowledge required for this role.  As well as general administrative skills, highlight your experience servicing senior staff, Boards/Trustee meetings, your innovative/entrepreneurial flair, project work, any volunteer work and transferrable skills you can bring.

 3. After researching the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits, do any of these stand out to you?  How might you incorporate them in your daily work and practice?

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.  If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.  Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.  The successful candidate will need to show proof of right to work in the UK.  Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1026487

We are looking for a permanent Finance Assistant to join our Finance team. The team is vital to the Foundation’s ability to make an impact and improve health in Lambeth and Southwark. This role will be primarily responsible for Purchase ledger processing, filing and other administration. It will provide support to the Finance team in its mission to process and report financial information of the highest quality. The team is engaging, collaborative and supportive, as well as highly motivated and passionate about their work. 

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the Finance Department mailbox and in-tray, ensuring that all incoming items are addressed promptly and according to agreed processes and timescales.
• Accurately process all supplier invoices, ensuring correct invoice details, budget codes, and VAT codes are applied, in line with agreed timescales.
• Validate new supplier bank details and any changes to existing bank details according to established procedures.
• Respond to incoming queries related to the responsibilities of the role in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain static data in the finance systems, ensuring that remittance addresses, bank account details, and contacts are current and accurate.
• Assist the team with processing payment runs, ensuring all payments are handled efficiently.
• File all completed work in the appropriate files promptly. Archive all work in accordance with the department’s guidelines, maintaining files and archives in an organised and logical order.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary supporting documents as required.
• Perform other ad-hoc tasks as required, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the finance team.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Knowledge/ Qualifications 
 

• Sound arithmetical abilities (Essential)
• Previous use of finance system(s) with Access Financials or similar products (Essential)
• Salesforce user experience (Desirable)

Experience

• Purchase ledger processing with complex budget coding (Essential)
• General office administrative experience with exposure to a variety of processes and activities. (Desirable).

Skills and Attributes
 

• Ensuring attention to detail and adherence to due process.
• Deliver responsive, consistent, and high-quality service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to effectively liaise with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as a self-starter who is adaptable and consistently works with integrity.
• Exhibit good planning and organisational abilities.
• Committed to the principle of continuous improvement.
• Eager to acquire and develop new skills while assisting peers in their learning and development.

Benefits

• Up to 12% employer pension contributions
• Annual personal development budget
• Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities. 
• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit. 
• Shower facilities and bike lock area. 
• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
• Subsidies for glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme

Do you want to work as part of a small team to deliver sessions and empower adults with learning disabilities and autism? We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team player to join our team as a Assistant Facilitator.

Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen.

You’ll help people build the life skills they need to make positive long term changes. You’ll support our students in their sessions, both at our training centres and out in the community, helping them achieve their personal objectives and keep learning in an engaging, fun and stimulating way.

Main responsibilities

• You’ll work flexibly to support students to engage in a variety of projects and classes
• You’ll be responsible for completing daily administrative tasks including recording student learning and maintaining wellbeing records
• You’ll provide flexible delivery support, delivering whole or part sessions as and when needed
• You’ll independently set up, plan and lead free time activities

Who we’re looking for

• You’ll have experience working within social care and providing services directly to adult with learning disabilities and autism (paid or unpaid)
• You’ll demonstrate experience in leading classes, project activities and/or sessions without support
• You’re an excellent communicator, someone who listens with great patience and empathy
• You’re able to inspire trust and confidence, behaving with integrity and honesty at all times
• Most importantly, you share our strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in society, you believe in equality for all

Why work for us?

Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.

Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.

We won employer of the year at the Wandsworth Business Awards in 2019 and we hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life.

We’ve been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.

How to apply

We positively welcome applications from all parts of the community and from people with diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experience. 

Please send us your CV and a cover letter. In your letter, please tell us:

1. What is your experience of working with SEN adults in a training capacity?
2. What is your understanding of challenging behaviour?
3. What are your top three qualities that make you an excellent Assistant Facilitator?

If you would like to have chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact us.

We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment.

This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us.

We look forward to receiving your application. 

Research Assistant

Location:  Hybrid – the role is based in High Holborn, London with some homeworking
Salary:       c£27-30k per annum plus benefits
Contract:   Permanent, Full time (flexible hours)
Start:         As soon as possible

 
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual who can help us improve the quality of critical care in the UK? Enjoy working across a range of exciting studies? Looking to develop your research skills and knowledge of research methodology? If so, we’re looking for a Research Assistant to join our dynamic research team.

About us:

The Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre (ICNARC) is an independent, scientific, not-for-profit organisation (circa 60 staff), that uses accurate data to help improve the quality of critical care through audit, research and education, conducted with, and in the interests of, patients and those who care for them. 

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual looking to further develop their skills in research methodology and conduct to join our research team in ICNARC’s UKCRC registered Clinical Trials Unit. 
You will support Trial Managers and staff in critical care units in the delivery of a range of research studies and clinical trials, across our portfolio of adult and paediatric critical care research. The primary focus will be on our National Institute for Health and Care Research funded randomised clinical trials (RCTs).

What you’ll need to succeed

It is essential that you have a proactive attitude with a clear enthusiasm for conducting clinical research and have experience of working in a research environment. You will have strong administrative and organisational skills will excellent attention to detail. As you will interact with research teams, participating sites and patients or their family members being a good and effective communicator both verbally and written is key.

You will also receive a benefits package including:

• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service;
• flexible working;
• interest-free season ticket loan;
• life assurance and wellbeing support;
• enhanced pension scheme;
• enhanced sick pay;
• enhanced maternity/adoption pay;
• employee assistance programme;
• support with further academic/professional development.

How to apply: 

Please read the job description for the role. The person specification sets out the skills and experience we are looking for.  Apply with a cover letter (no longer than 2 sides of A4) setting out your suitability for the role and a current CV.  Please upload this via our online portal.

 
No agencies.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and the advert will be closed early if an appointment is made prior closing date.

         
“We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships."

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ALDER HEY CHILDRENS CHARITY

Job title: Philanthropy Assistant

Salary: £25,307 - £29,634

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working will be considered)

Location: Mix of home working and office based (office is at Alder Hey, Liverpool)

The charity is currently conducting a four-day working week trial, due to end on 30th September 2024. This means that, for example, staff previously working 37.5 hours a week are now working 30 hours a week to enable a four-day working week. The trial is monitoring the benefits of a four-day working week against productivity. We are confident that by embracing a more flexible and balanced approach to work, we can continue to create a thriving and fulfilling work environment while driving growth and success for our charity. A decision will be made before the 30th September 2024 to agree the next steps, based on an assessment of the trial period; the four day working week trial may be ended, extended or adopted permanently.

About us

Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year.

The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward.

We have recently closed our Surgical Neonatal Appeal, having successfully raised our £3m target towards a brand new, state of the art Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the hospital. This year we will be fundraising towards a new Same Day Emergency Care Centre, providing an unrivalled experience for our patients and their families.

About this role:

This is a new and exciting opportunity for a Philanthropy Assistant to join the Charity team here at Alder Hey, the UK’s busiest Children’s Hospital. The postholder will work closely with the Philanthropy Support Lead to provide operational support and administration for the team, including events, donor meetings and visits, prospect research, data and use of the charity CRM (Salesforce).

We’re looking for a flexible team player with previous administration experience. You’ll also be self-motivated, proactive and great at building relationships. If you’re excited by the sound of this, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities will include:

· Provide support for the Charity with a programme of philanthropy events; from individual visits and tours of the hospital for donors, private dinners, through to larger events such as Gala Balls.

· Build strong relationships with colleagues and clinicians in the Trust to support, coordinate and plan events.

· Liaise with venues and third-party suppliers to ensure that events are delivered to the highest standards.

· Help to prepare event briefings for Charity and Trust colleagues, so that all participants understand their role and contribute effectively.

· Provide administration support for the philanthropy team ensuring all work is of a high standard, professional and accurate.

· Writing and sending out personalised thank you letters and cards.

· Diary management, minute taking and meeting organisation.

· Keeping the charity’s supporter database accurate and up to date.

· Support with preparing data for philanthropy mailings and event lists, including recording details on Salesforce.

· Undertake prospect research, ensuring all processes are compliant with our privacy policy, data protection legislation and prospect research best practice.

· Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to the team’s development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.

· Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.

· Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager.

The charity is currently conducting a four-day working week trial, due to end on 30th September 2024. This means that, for example, staff previously working 37.5 hours a week are now working 30 hours a week to enable a four-day working week. The trial is monitoring the benefits of a four-day working week against productivity. We are confident that by embracing a more flexible and balanced approach to work, we can continue to create a thriving and fulfilling work environment while driving growth and success for our charity. A decision will be made before the 30th September 2024 to agree the next steps, based on an assessment of the trial period; the four day working week trial may be ended, extended or adopted permanently.

Our Values

Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our Hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families. Our values are:

Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable.

Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims.

Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it. We work together to share and grow. We inspire others.

Magical: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients.

Location

We’re open to this role being a mix of home working and office based (our offices are located on site at Alder Hey in Liverpool).

How to apply

You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter which answers the following questions:

· How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.

· Why do you want to work for Alder Hey?

Additional information is included within the Job Description and Person Specification. 

Closing date: Sunday 7 July

Interview date (to be held at Alder Hey): Monday 15 July

Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make every endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments for applicants who require assistance in carrying out their duties due to a disability. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to equal opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The post holder may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

We are looking for a Communications Assistant to join our small but mighty team, that enjoy working together to support our voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector here in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

This is a new role to deliver projects to raise our profile, enhance our brand visibility, drive engagement, raise income and help us to develop positive relationships with our key stakeholders and audiences. This role would suit a graduate and is an entry-level position into communications and marketing.

The successful applicant will provide day-to-day communications, media, and events support to the wider organisation and promote our service delivery and coordination of our communication inbox.

This role will be mainly home-based, but you must be based in Cornwall and able to attend regular team meetings and events as necessary.

Please visit our website to apply and to download a full job description.

About Cornwall VSF

Cornwall VSF’s role is to connect, support and promote the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We have strong productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in Cornwall including a range of public sector organisations.

We represent the VCSE on all executive Boards ensuring the VCSE voice remains clear and influential. We broker and facilitate VCSE partnership working through our strategic, thematic, and local alliances.

We undertake surveys, consultation events, facilitate issue-based workstreams etc. to raise consciousness of the issues, barriers and constraints facing the VCSE sector. Collectively we can positively affect change and bring about transformation.

We have a wide range of communication channels and styles to suit the needs of a diverse audience. We send regular e-newsletters to members with relevant information and updates for VCSE organisations of every size and interest. We also share news from our members through this vital resource and via our social media outlets.

We host events and conferences to keep people up to speed on the latest developments they need to know. These include workshops, training, and networking opportunities.

Please note: Provisional interview dates are set for Monday 1 July and Tuesday 2 July – please only apply for the role if you are able to be available on these dates.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Supporter Stewardship Assistant to join our Supporter Stewardship Team at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association.

We are looking for someone to provide administrative support and deliver an excellent supporter care experience to all supporters, members and donors. You will be able to effectively engage, inspire and motivate people to support the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Within this role, you will support the team with a wide range of tasks including:

• Advise and guide our new and existing supporters to make them feel valued and engaged with the charity, maximising their fundraising potential and encouraging repeat support.
• Work in partnership with Supporter Stewardship Officers to collaboratively complete all aspects of the Supporter Stewardship workload.
• Establish good rapport and understand supporters' needs and reasons for supporting and triaging supporters as required.
• Record supporter information on the Raisers Edge database accurately.
• Order fundraising materials and packs, and process any orders needed by other members of the Fundraising Team.
• Adhere to the Data Protection Act, HMRC, Audit regulations and other internal compliance procedures and policies.
• Play an active role as part of the Supporter Stewardship Team, encourage cross-team working and participate in working groups.
• Work to business and personal development objectives and as required participate in any relevant projects as agreed with the Supporter Stewardship Manager or Head of the Supporter Care team.

What are we looking for?

• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to prioritise own workload effectively.
• Good attention to detail.
• Team player.

Our Benefits

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
• Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
• Life assurance
• Confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes to include:  Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
• BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

How to apply

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (in particular Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work in part of a team and collaborate with others.
• Keen eye for accuracy and attention to detail.

Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.

Alternative Applications

To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please email your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement aspect.

About Us

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.

Important Information

Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.

We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.

People and Office Assistant

Role information

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000

Role Type: Permanent

Location: The role-holder will be expected to have a presence in our London office at least twice a week with flexibility on working from home at other times

Right to work: You will already have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions

Closing Date: 12 noon on 27 June 2024

Role purpose

As we continue our exciting growth plans in 2024 to deliver on our ambitious goals and refreshed strategy,

we’re looking for a for an organised, thoughtful and proactive People and Office Assistant to join our

People and Finance & Operations teams. You will have lots of opportunities to develop new skills, take on

responsibilities and deepen your knowledge and experience in a supportive team, that is committed to

seeing you grow and thrive at work.

You will be joining a collaborative and purpose driven team overseen by a committed board. Our team is

drawn from a range of backgrounds spanning leaders and changemakers across financial services and

social purpose sectors. The reach and influence of our team makes this an exciting place to work and

enables us to engage important stakeholders at the highest levels.

Some key responsibilities

· People Support - supporting the People Manager with the full employee life cycle: arranging interviews, onboarding new starters, maintaining the HR & training software systems, and all other people related administrative tasks.

· Meetings and Events - supporting the Executive Assistant with diary management and other administrative tasks including arranging internal and external meetings and events.

· Office and Health and Safety - supporting the Senior Finance and Operations Officer on all office management responsibilities, ensuring a safe and clean workspace and smooth working for the team.

· IT Systems - supporting the administration of core business systems including CRM, MS Office, Teams and Sharepoint

To be successful, your experience and skills will include:

· The ability to work as part of a team and to maintain highly positive and effective working relationships with others

· Previous work in an administrative, HR or office support role

· People and Office Assistant Job Advert June 2024

· Good working knowledge of all MS Office applications

· Being organised and methodical, planning out your work and prioritising tasks

· Managing your time to deliver punctually against agreed deadlines

· Taking the initiative to ask for help, support colleagues and suggest solutions

· The confidence to thrive when working alone, but never in isolation

You will also share our passion for our mission to increase the financial resilience of people in

vulnerable circumstances.

Why work at Fair4All Finance

Fair4All Finance is a not for profit organisation founded in 2019 to improve the financial wellbeing of

people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial

products and services.

There are at least 17.5m people in the UK in vulnerable financial circumstances, who are poorly served or

unfairly excluded from mainstream financial services. That’s nearly a third of all adults in the UK.

We are funded from the Dormant Assets Scheme. The scheme is led by the financial industry and backed

by the UK government. This makes it possible for money in dormant bank and building society accounts to

be used to help good causes.

Our vision is of a society where the long term financial wellbeing of all people is supported by a fair

and accessible financial sector.

Our Benefits include:

Financial Security:

• Pension, group life assurance, critical illness, and income protection, family leave

Wellbeing:

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, agile working, health cash plan, health & wellbeing resource hub

(including an Employee Assistance Programme)

Fair4All Finance is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the people

and communities we serve. We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where

different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, where everyone is encouraged to grow and

develop, and all team members can contribute to their fullest potential.

Applications are welcome from people of any age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil

partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or

People and Office Assistant Job Advert June 2024 social economic background. We are determined to ensure that all team members and applicants receive fair and equitable treatment or are not disadvantaged by any inappropriate conditions or requirements being placed on them.

When we are recruiting, we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider

any reasonable adjustments that potential team member may need to be successful. We recognise the

importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we do everything we reasonably can to

accommodate flexible working.

Applications

· Please apply through Applied by 27th June 2024 at 12.00pm.

· Interviews will be held on W/C 8th July 2024.

After the job advert closes, your answers will go through a sift process, randomising and anonymising

answers to take out individual information that could add biases into hiring decisions. This enables

application reviewers to review each answer objectively. People scoring the applications will not have

seen your CV at this stage of the process so please try your best to answer questions with specific

examples and without simply rephrasing your CV, which they will review later in the recruitment process.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Service Delivery Assistant - Sexual Violence Service

22.5 hrs (0.6 FTE) per week

£24,000 (FTE) per annum

Role

Join our team as a Service Delivery Assistant, playing a pivotal role in the implementation and success of the Sexual Violence Service across the Thames Valley region. Under the guidance of the Service Manager, you will shoulder the responsibility and accountability for overseeing the day-to-day delivery of Sexual Violence Services.

Key Tasks:

• Providing a high-quality and responsive administrative function for the service. Acting as the first point of contact for enquiries into the service and supporting the wider team and service with general administrative duties.
• Reviewing referrals and contacting service users and an initial point of contact.
• Managing and supporting caseworkers and ISVA’s with initial appointment booking.
• Coordination and support of our team of volunteers.
• This may also include responsibility for external communication, social media, and updating directory records for other services. Updating local websites with relevant information and taking minutes from team meetings.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Essential

• Experience working in an administrative role and undertaking a variety of administrative duties.
• Experience in working and adhering to policies, processes, and procedures.
• Excellent IT skills and experience in using all packages in the standard Microsoft Office suite and case management systems/databases.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide range of individuals and audiences.
• Excellent record-keeping skills with a focus on attention to detail, quality, and accuracy.
• Knowledge of best practices about the recruitment, training, and support of volunteers.
• A commitment to trauma-informed working both with service users and internally through your line management.

Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Flexible thinker with a concern for promoting positive change and innovation in service delivery.
• An ability to demonstrate commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
• A person-centered approach.
• Ability to work at pace, absorb pressure, and keep to tight deadlines. 
• Commitment to Continuous Professional Development and Learning.

Other

• Be free from any criminal conviction which would conflict with the responsibilities of the post.
• Be able to deal with all information on a confidential basis.

 If this opportunity is of interest, please apply now with an up-to-date CV and a Cover Letter to support your application.

 Thames Valley Partnership T/A Hope after Harm is an equal opportunities employer. The aim of our policy is to ensure no job applicant, employee, or worker is discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age, or disability. We do not disbar applicants with criminal convictions and are mindful of the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974.

ID: 1209: Toy Appeal Campaign Assistant, External Engagement 

Salary: £25,800 FTE per annum, inclusive of Inner London Weighting, Grade 1 point 10:

Location: Home based & Family Action Head Office, 34 Wharf Road London N1 7GR

Hybrid working - we typically work 2 days a week in the office (wheelchair accessible) and offer the flexibility to work remotely for the rest of the week.

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term contract of 24-weeks - from July 2024 / August 2024 to December 2024 /January 2025

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:

 At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 200 community based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants

Do you want to bring joy to thousands of children this Christmas? Do you love all things Christmassy!  Join our passionate team and make a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged children and families with our Christmas Toy Appeal.

Family Action is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Toy Appeal Campaign Assistant to play a vital role in our annual campaign to deliver over 10,000 toys and gifts to disadvantaged children. This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in the charity sector, working alongside experienced staff (both in-person and virtually) from our fundraising and marketing teams, gaining valuable skills and contributing directly to a heartwarming cause. 

Overview of role: 

The Toy Appeal Campaign Assistant plays a vital role in helping to coordinate Family Action’s Christmas Toy Appeal campaign -

· You will liaise with companies, groups, our services and partner charities to ensure the timely delivery of over 10,000 toys and gifts to disadvantaged children and young people

· You will be the first point of contact for the Toy Appeal, responding to enquires from organisations wishing to take part in the appeal, and internal colleagues receiving gifts.

What’s it like working with us?

This role sits within our small but high achieving fundraising team which was Shortlisted for Fundraising Team of the Year 2021 at the Third Sector Awards.  The Team sits within our Directorate of Development and External Affairs, alongside our communications and brand, digital, business development and impact and influencing teams. Our role is to raise voluntary and some statutory funding for Family Action.

In the case of corporate, community and events fundraising, this means a mix of restricted and unrestricted funding. The team is well supported in our work by the Senior Leadership Group and Executive Group (Directors). The Corporate Partnerships team, comprising this role, three Corporate Partnerships Managers, Fundraising Administrator and the Head of Corporate Partnerships. The team works closely with colleagues across brand, communications and digital, with activity integrated into organisation-wide Christmas campaign.

For more details, please see the Job Description & Person Specification.

Benefits*

- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days (pro rata) plus bank holidays

- up to 6% matched-pension contributions

- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment

- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions

- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers

- cycle to work scheme

- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

*Please note that some of these benefits are only applicable after 6 months of employment.

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

· Closing Date : Wednesday 12th June 2024 at 09:00

· Interviews: w/c 17th June 2024, in-person at Family Action Head Office, N1 7GR

For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email Katrina Fritsch: email address can be found on our job advert attachment.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome ethnically diverse candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.

We are in search of a Programmes Assistant who brings excellent administrative skills, a keen interest in human rights and a commitment to supporting a vibrant civil society and open civic space. This is a newly created position to provide additional support to the expanding FICS team. To thrive in this role, you will enjoy collaboration across the organisation and engaging with our teams to deliver effective administration supporting a diverse range of programmatic work. You will also enjoy being in a busy and highly adaptive environment where we are working across a range of complex issues.

You will be keen to get involved in and develop your understanding of FICS’ work around civic space ranging from narrative power to securitisation. You might be looking to begin a career within human rights and philanthropy.

Successfully managing a varied workload within established deadlines is key. Your approach should be methodical, and we are looking for someone with a genuine enthusiasm for supporting effective programme management, which includes adept record-keeping, utilising planning tools, and handling some financial administration.

We are looking for someone who is flexible, proactive, and ready to contribute to the dynamic growth of our warm and friendly team. In return, we are committed to providing training and shadowing opportunities through which you will have the opportunity to learn about a diverse range of issues relating to civic space and meet with a wide range of amazing changemakers.

Key Responsiblities:

General Administrative Support:

• Monitor shared email inboxes – acting as first point of contact for external enquiries and logging, fielding, and actioning requests as appropriate.
• Maintain organised documentation for programme activities, including meeting notes, contracts, and correspondence within our cloud-based filing systems.
• Help keep membership/contact information updated within the CRM.
• Support team travel plans including transport, accommodation, and visa arrangements.
• Occasional assistance with scheduling of meetings.

Finance Administration:

• Look after the day-to-day processing of invoices, credit card statements, expenses, and advisory fee payments.
• Assist in monitoring expenses according to allocated budgets.
• Assist with the drafting and processing of contracts for consultancies.

Event Administration:

• Help organise events, workshops, or meetings related to the programmes (most of these are online).
• Coordinate logistics, including Zoom bookings, participant registration, interpretation and translation arrangements, supporting the coordination of speakers and participants, access needs.
• Assist during online events with light tech and administrative support.
• For occasional in-person events, assist with venue booking, catering and travel arrangements and risk assessments.
• Assist with the preparation of emails, presentations, and other materials related to events.

Person Specification

We are committed to being a diverse team and are looking for talented people from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences who share our values.

In your application, please demonstrate how you address the following criteria:

Essential:

• Relevant administrative experience.
• Proven organisational skills, with excellent time management, the ability to manage a varied workload and to work flexibly within a small team.
• Proficiency in clear English communication, both verbally and in writing, with good attention to detail.
• Good numeracy skills, including experience of using an online accountancy package, ideally Xero, and the ability to work with financial records and ensure accuracy.
• Comprehensive proficiency in Microsoft Office O365 and familiarity with communication tools and platforms, especially Zoom.
• Good understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Permission to live and work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working in a not-for-profit organisation.
• A keen awareness of digital security in the context of human rights work.
• Experience of supporting and organising events.
• Basic design skills, following brand guidelines, to create visually appealing email and presentation content.
• Experience of working with CRMs and Mailchimp.

Full details of how to apply are in the attached job pack. The deadline for applications is 9AM BST, 15th July 2024. 

Assistant Schools Officer (Organisation and Estates)
Canterbury, Kent
£29,767 pa plus excellent benefits
35 hours per week
3 year fixed-term contract with possibility of extension

The Assistant Schools Officer (Organisation and Estates) is a crucial role at the Diocese, as you will act as the first point of contact from church schools, site trustees, our consultants and other professional advisers regarding school estates and buildings, site ownership and educational endowments.

Reporting to the Schools Officer and working within the Children, Young People and Education department, you will support the Board’s statutory responsibilities in promoting education across the Diocese; particularly in advising school leaders and governors in relation to school organisation and the use or development of land and buildings.

As Assistant Schools Officer, you will provide support by monitoring projects relating to school estates (building developments, maintenance and repairs) and make proactive enquiries and interventions to sustain progress against recorded timescales.

You will also take responsibility for managing the schools’ Devolved Formula Capital (DFC) grant held by the Diocese; guiding schools in interpreting definitions regarding suitable DFC projects, liaising with schools regarding available funding and helping schools to prioritise projects/the application of funds effectively for estate management.

A crucial part of our strategy is to assess the environmental impact of the Diocese’s church schools, planning for and supporting schools to advance decarbonisation and energy efficiency projects. As Assistant Schools Officer you will regularly update and signpost church schools to banks of practical materials and resources for decarbonisation campaigns, toolkits and projects, building case studies of best practice.

With relevant professional experience in an education, administrative, property or project support context, you should be capable of supporting projects and have the ability to apply understanding to tasks. Able to summarise complex information clearly, you should be able to explain the progress of projects to those with no specialist understanding.

Forward thinking, adaptable and responsive to a varied work programme, you should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have evidence of recent study, training or development and a willingness to learn new knowledge and technical skills.

It is essential for you to be supportive of the vision of the CYPE team and to be sympathetic to the contribution of Church of England schools to Christian mission.

An understanding and awareness of Church of England structures and knowledge of the current educational landscape within the context of church schools, along with experience of budget management or monitoring financial reports would be desirable.

The ability to travel and a willingness to attend occasional evening and weekend meetings and events is essential.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Check.

Canterbury Diocese is the oldest diocese in England, stretching from Maidstone to Thanet, the Isle of Sheppey to the Romney Marsh. We have 350 miles of coastline with historic ports and seaside resorts, alongside rural communities, market towns and commuter-belt urban developments. Affluent areas often sit alongside pockets of major deprivation, offering an exciting and challenging mission context. 

At the heart of all we do is a vision of transformation for ourselves and our communities: no one can encounter God and remain unchanged. In the Diocese of Canterbury, we want to increasingly become a Christian community transformed through encounter with Christ, growing and overflowing to transform and bless the families, homes and communities we serve: Changed Lives, Changing Lives.

Closing date: 24 June 2024.

The role involves being the first point of contact for a wide range of enquirers and supporters, assisting with the implementation of a regular giving strategy and supporting donor communications and retention.  Day to day task will include ensuring accurate records on the Development database, supporting the work of Alumni with a range of events and promoting the work of the Development Office with the use of social media.

The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills in order to effectively nurture relationships with a range of external contacts.   

This post is a varied and busy role and will require someone who is highly organised, has proven ICT skills ideally with some knowledge of CRM systems, and is willing to deal with a variety of tasks with a ‘can do’ and flexible approach to work.  Previous experience of working in fundraising ideally within the education or charity sector would be an advantage.

Salary: Competitive salary discussed at interview.

Hours: 8.30 to 4.30 Monday to Friday on an all year contract.

Annual leave: 5.6 weeks per year including Bank Holidays

This role is fixed term for one year in the first instance.

Closing date: Applications should arrive no later than 9.00 a.m. on Monday 17th June 2024.  Interviews are planned for week commencing 24th June 2024.

Job Title: Assistant Shop Manager

Salary: £18,720 pro rata (FTE £23,400 per annum)

Team: Retail

Hours: 30 Hours pw

Location: Weybridge

**To apply please submit a CV and covering letter outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.**

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and creative Assistant Manager to join the team running our Weybridge shop.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.

It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we have exciting plans to expand our retail team.

About the role

Your key purpose will be, in the absence of and alongside the Shop Manager, to manage a team of volunteers to maximise sales, deliver excellent customer service and ensure that the shop premises and assets are maintained to a high standard, according to legal requirements and Shooting Star Children’s Hospices (SSCH) policies and procedures

About you

This role requires experience of assisting in managing a shop including knowledge of retail and health and safety legislation and administrative/cash handling experience.

You will also have an ability to deal with customers and maintaining a high level of customer service, have good verbal, written communication skills, as well as being comfortable using IT and EPOS reporting. You will have an ability to motivate yourself and others, have excellent organisational skills and be comfortable working under pressure and dealing with changing priorities.

Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

Pension scheme

• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
  
  Annual leave

• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
  
  Contractual benefits

• Generous sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Death in service benefits
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Employee referral scheme
• Blue Light discount card
  
  Health and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Mindfulness sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.
 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

Closing Date: 21stJune

Interview Date: Rolling Interviews