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Haven House is a children’s hospice that provides support for seriously ill children and their families. Working for us means, whatever your role, you will be making a difference to the lives of local children and families.
We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Database Manager to join our Fundraising Team. This is a newly created role to support the needs of our highly performing fundraising team.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for day-to-day management of our CRM system (Raiser’s Edge – NXT) ensuring all information on our database is accurate and up to date. The postholder will lead and implement our support journey strategies ensuring these can be run as smoothly as possible.
The fundraising team at Haven House is relatively small and you’ll be working across the department to ensure that we can maximise our data from our supporters as well as identifying new data needed to better our fundraising programmes. This is an exciting role that would suit a highly motivated individual looking to make an impact, helping Haven House to succeed in data-led fundraising and achieve ambitious targets.
You will need:
- Experience of CRM/database management within a fast-paced fundraising/ sales/customer-facing environment
- Experience of delivering and presenting KPI performance analysis and reports
- Strong analytical and planning skills with excellent attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload, deal with conflicting demands and work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Full knowledge and understanding of GDPR and other data protection legislation
For more information about the role, please download a copy of the job description and application form and return to the resourcing team
Closing and Interview Date
10:00am on Friday 21 June. Interviews scheduled to take place on Wednesday 26 June.
Benefits
As an employee you will be entitled to the following range of benefits:
- Hybrid office/home arrangement
- 27 days' annual leave
- Pension scheme (company matches contribution up to 7%)
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye care voucher scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life Cover
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role please contact Reiko Murray, Head of Mass Participation Fundraising.
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.
Please note, we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis so this role may close before the above date if we find a successful candidate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Reporting To: Head of People
Contract type: Permanent, Full time (37.5 hours)
About The Felix Project
The Felix Project is London's biggest food redistribution charity and the largest end-to-end food redistribution charity in Europe.
Our vision is a London where no one goes hungry and good food is never wasted.
We rescue surplus food from businesses, supermarkets, restaurants and farms. This food is nutritious, in-date, and safe and includes a high proportion of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat and fish. If we did not rescue this food, it would be at risk of going to waste. Instead, we deliver it free of charge to London charities, schools, food banks, food hubs and other organisations serving people in need. Our food is a vital lifeline for children and families, people on low incomes, people who have lost their jobs, the homeless, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, the elderly and keyworkers.
We were founded in 2016 in memory of Felix Byam Shaw, by his father, entrepreneur Justin Byam Shaw.
Purpose of the Job
Reporting directly to the Head of People, you will be a primary point of contact for managers and employees accessing HR services, advising, providing information and guidance on core HR policy and process.
You will play a crucial role in ensuring first-class service delivery and professionalism. You will be responsible for overseeing and supporting all aspects of the employee life cycle, and providing guidance to People Officer and People Administrator.
Please review our job portal for further details on the role, including job description.
Our benefits
- 25 days annual leave per annum (+ bank holidays) plus up to 5 days additional leave for length of service.
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave.
- Birthday day off.
- Access to benefit platform for a wide range of discounts on everyday spends plus gym discounts.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Employee assistance programme including 24 Hour GP helpline.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Opportunity for free meals whilst working at our Depots.
Application procedure
Please apply via this recruitment portal.
Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (and make sure that they’re both uploaded before submitting your application).
After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access you application and make edits. We suggest that you complete one last proof-read after submission and double check that your CV etc. uploaded correctly.
The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK.
Recruitment Timeline
Application deadline: 7th July 2024
We will be assessing candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Location; Home based within the UK. Occasional travel to key events across the UK.
The purpose of this role is to provide administrative, project and event planning support to the Director of Network Programmes & Innovation. This will involve working with the Director and other colleagues to build a strong structure for the directorate as they work towards fulfilling their strategic goals.
Role responsibilities
·Diary and Email Management- Review incoming correspondence for the Director of Network Programmes & Innovation and take action as appropriate; drafting emails and documents, collecting and analysing information, initiating communication with key stakeholders and supporting the Director’s work as part of the Senior Leadership team.
·Event and Meeting Logistics - Organise regular meetings and events on behalf of the Director of Network Programmes & Innovation, liaising with external partners and key stakeholders.
·Project Planning – Provide administrative and logistical support to develop and deliver a range of projects on behalf of the Director of Network Programmes & Innovation and the Operations leadership team.
·Working with stakeholders - Work closely with people across the network and externally to ensure that the Network Programmes & Innovation directorate are engaged and represented as needed to maximise collaborative working.
·Travel and logistics – Booking travel, hotel rooms and meeting rooms for the Director of Network Programmes & Innovation.
Person Specification
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
· Clear understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality.
· Experience planning and supporting projects, events and meetings with multiple stakeholders;
· Proven ability to operate with diplomacy, tact and empathy at all levels.
· Strong written and oral communication and administrative skills and ability to adapt communication style as appropriate.
· Highly organised and experience providing support for a Director and senior colleagues and developing strong working relationships with key partners at all levels of seniority.
Behaviours and competencies:
· Demonstrates a commitment to the values of the Trussell Trust
· Demonstrates a good understanding or capability to learn the principles underlying GDPR, other applicable legislation and best practice.
· Effectively plans and organises tasks and activities which involve multiple partners
· Spots opportunities and barriers for the Director of Network Programmes & Innovation and takes initiative to develop appropriate responses
· Manages relationships with colleagues and participants with confidentiality, warmth, professionalism and sensitivity
· Role models inclusive behaviours and values
Key Stakeholders
· Network Programmes & Innovation Directorate
· EA/PA Group
· External partners
· Key Funders
· SLG
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a new role where you can make a tangible difference to a small charity? Would you like to work for an organisation that is described as kind and supportive by it's members? We are currently recruiting for a new Charity Manager.
At the University Mental Health Advisers Network (UMHAN) we empower Mental Health professionals working in education to develop their skills and expertise, and practice safely by providing networks, training and resources. We believe that mental health conditions should not be a barrier to accessing higher education, experiencing it positively or to benefitting from the opportunities that it creates. We actively work to address inequalities for students with mental health conditions.
This is an exciting time to join us as we are:
- Planning a name change
- About to start our strategy review to plan our next few years' development
This role offers a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of self-driven and collaborative work and is keen to deliver impactful services to our members and the sector as a whole.
We’re looking for someone with excellent all-round management skills, who is experienced in developing funding opportunities and services.
Networking and communication is a large part of the role and so you will need confidence to be able to communicate and develop relationships with a wide range of people. Our members are at the heart of our work, and you will need to be able to represent them, and the students they work with. We currently work with the Office for Students, Department of Education, Student Loans Company and UCAS, as well as other sector organisations, and are on advisory boards for several large research projects.
Please have a look at our website for more information about who we are, what we do and how we operate.
JOB TITLE: Charity Manager
LOCATION: Remote
RESPONSIBLE TO: Board of Trustees, through the Chair of the board
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Administrator, Policy & Engagement Officer
SALARY: £33,000 - £38,000 (£26,400 - £30,400 pro rata)
Application deadline: 2/7/24 midday
Benefits of working for us
We offer flexible working, to help you manage your homelife, external commitments and wellbeing. We are happy to pay for co-working space for you.
As well as generous annual leave, the Charity Manager enjoys a wellbeing half day per month.
We also have a budget for ongoing training, so that all staff can feel confident in their role.
Job description and person specification
For a full job description and person specification please see our attachment. Although we are looking for particular skills and experience, we highly value people's capacity to learn and try new things. You need to be passionate about creating an equitable society for all, whatever your background.
Main roles and responsibilities
- You will provide strategic leadership and direction to the charity, developing business plans and measuring impact
- You will represent the charity in key forums and promote our work and that of our members
- You will oversee effective governance of the charity, working closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees
- You will help to ensure the organisation is sustainable and financially viable, developing new funding streams and partnerships
- You will promote a positive and healthy working environment, demonstrating leadership through personal example and continuing our work to ensure UMHAN is an organisation that people want to belong to and work with
Person specification
Essential requirements include:
- Educated to degree level, or postgraduate professional qualification, or can demonstrate equivalent qualifications, skills and experience.
- Experience of working in Higher Education, membership organisation or charity
- Recognised management qualification or equivalent experience
- An alignment with and commitment to the aims, purpose and vision of UMHAN
- A commitment to equality and diversity within the workplace and the delivery of services
- Substantial experience of business and strategic planning, with an ability to create objectives, track performance and deliver results
- Experience of developing good working relationships with a wide range of people at all levels
- Adaptable and flexible to new and changing working practices
- Highly self motivated; driven
- Resilient, with techniques for working remotely, managing a wide portfolio of responsibilities, within established budgets, and successfully meeting deadlines
Although we offer remote working, you must have a current right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Would you like to help send donated medicines around the world to those who do not have access to live-saving medicines? IHP is recruiting a Logistics Officer to become part of our growing logistics team who coordinate the safe and responsible donation of medical products to where the needs are greatest, so that people don’t suffer needlessly from treatable illnesses.
As a Logistics Officer you will play an integral role in IHP’s work arranging the shipping of donated medicines and medical supplies, for example our essential health packs and antibiotics, ensuring their secure transportation to diaster hit and vulnerable communities such as Sudan and Gaza.
Your responsibilites will include:
- Securing cost effective shipping quotes from some of the largest freightforwarders in the UK
- Preparing shipping documentation
- Ensuring shipping files are accurate and kept up to date
- Communicating regularly with our donor companies and receiving NGO partners
- Updating offers on our management system
Who you are:
- You'll have administrative/record keeping experience or demonstable transferable skills
- A dedicated team player who enjoys working well in a small team as well as autonomously
- Adaptable and can meet competing priorities, deadlines and tagets
- Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy and be numerically minded (Intermediate Excel skills desirable)
- IT literate in MS Office applications with experience of working with data and systems
- A natural problem solver, you'll have a good initative and be solutions focused
- Proficient communication skills, verbally and written with an ability to build strong working relationships
- Highly organised multi-tasker, with a personality that works calmly under pressure
- Commited to upholding IHP's Christian ethos and values
For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.
About IHP
IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.
In the last three years, IHP have supported over 54 million patients and vulnerable communities around the world – places such as Yemen, Ukraine and Gaza. We’ve sent medicine worth well over £56 million, changing lives and impacting futures. We run multiple partnerships to support this work – with pharmaceutical companies who donate medicines, our logistics partners who help us warehouse and ship the medicines overseas and finally our valued NGO partners and individual medics delivering healthcare to those who need it. Together these partnerships enable medicines to reach those in need.
IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
IHP Staff Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated if part-time)
- Specsavers eyecare vouchers
- Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover
- Health and wellbeing support via Unum help@hand app
- Bike2work scheme
- Opportunities to get involved with our EDI working group
- Training and development opportunities
- Hybrid working/Modern office near Chancery Lane tube station
We have an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion staff working group. Our staff describe our culture as 'inclusive', 'dynamic' and 'rewarding', a place where you will be supported to 'thrive professionally and personally'. A recent starter has described IHP as a place which 'puts people at our heart'.
Join a dynamic team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard and you have the space to work independently and develop!
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two A4 sides setting out how you meet the person specification including the Occupational Requirement. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you require any support with your application please call the IHP Office and select Option 2.
Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews will be held when required so please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
We want to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated.
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Are you passionate about making a significant impact within a regulatory body? Join our client as a Regulatory Officer and play a crucial role in shaping the standards and practices of the industry. Seize this chance to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation that values excellence and innovation!
Our client, a leading regulatory authority is seeking a dedicated Regulatory Officer to join their team on a 6 month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will engage in risk and evidence-based authorisation of individuals, chambers, and approved education and training organisations. Your efforts will help target regulation where it is most needed. Additionally, you will support various regulatory operations and provide essential administrative support to ensure the department's efficiency.
Cause: Regulatory Body (Membership)
Role: Regulatory Officer
Salary/rate: £37,800 per annum
Working arrangements: Hybrid working (4 Days in Office required per month)
Location: London, Holborn
Employment Type: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Ref: 81210SOH
CLOSING DATE: Thursday 5pm - Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
The department adopts a flexible approach to working and all staff are cross-skilled and capable of making authorisation decisions and carrying out supervisory activities as priorities demand. The emphasis of this post is on the authorisation work of the Department but there is a possibility, subject to capacity and the work demands of the Department, that the post holder will undertake work across the Department as required.
Main Responsibilities:
Authorisation Work
- Prioritise and assess authorisation applications within regulatory and target timescales.
- Apply the risk framework and relevant authorisation guidelines to produce robust and consistent decisions.
- Handle telephone and email queries related to authorisation activities in line with performance targets.
- Identify information requirements to facilitate robust reporting.
Administrative Support
- Provide administrative support across the Regulatory Operations Department, including:
- Database and electronic document management to ensure records are accurate and up to date.
- Organising and administering meetings, including taking minutes.
- Managing contracts, expenses, and other arrangements for External Examiners and quality assurance monitoring panels for accreditation and monitoring visits to new and existing training providers.
- Collecting and maintaining accurate candidate and provider data, contributing to key statistics and other reports as required.
- Coordination
- Handle queries and respond appropriately in line with relevant policies.
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks as requested by the Head of Authorisations Operations, the Head of Contact & Assessment Team, the Head of Operational Support, or the Director of Regulatory.
To be considered for the role you will have the following, skills, knowledge, and experience:
You should have solid experience in applying decision-making frameworks and analysing information to make decisions against defined criteria. Demonstrable experience in effectively prioritising work in high-pressure environments with minimal supervision, along with a strong awareness of risk, is essential.
Proficiency with databases, a good understanding of regulation and supervision, and confident use of standard technology such as Outlook, Word, and Excel are required. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to understand, apply, and explain rules and regulations, and a flexible, adaptable approach to changing circumstances are crucial.
Additionally, you should have equivalent work experience from a regulatory body, membership organisation, or another institution where you have handled authorisation work.
Desirable experience for this role includes:
Having a law degree or a Graduate Diploma in Law, and familiarity with undertaking risk-based audits and applying standard project management principles. Experience in supporting committees, from agenda preparation to minute-taking, and managing projects is highly valued. Additionally, knowledge of the legal profession and an understanding of higher education in the UK are advantageous.
How to Apply:
To apply for the Regulatory Officer role, please reply and upload your CV quoting reference 81210SOH and we can provide more information to you.
We eagerly await your response.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Development Team at the world-renown BRIT School. Working closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager, the Corporate Partnerships Officer will be supporting the growth of The BRIT School’s corporate income through donations, sponsorship and employee giving.
The Team
The Development Team at The BRIT School is focused and experienced – with colleagues having worked in award-winning not-for-profits and national arts centres - consisting of the Director of Development, Trusts and Grants Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Trusts and Grants Officer, Philanthropy Officer and Development Administrator, with a supportive Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
With current / recent corporate partnerships including Burberry, Warner Music UK, Royal Bank of Canada, Apple and Netflix (amongst many others), it is an exciting place, which brings together world-class education with the creative industries.
You and The BRIT School
This is an exciting time to join The BRIT School team, as we continue the momentum of our BRIT Transforms Campaign (launched during our 30th anniversary year celebrations), and build on our successful corporate partnerships programme.
Joining us as Corporate Partnerships Officer, you will be at the heart of our efforts to #keepBRITspecial, helping the School to realise its plans and ambitions.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for the ethos and ambition of The BRIT School.
As a member of an impactful team, you’ll have the autonomy, responsibility and freedom to bring your own creativity, drive and skills to the role, and to make an impact… not only on our fundraising ambitions, but on the lives of the young artists we support.
We would welcome candidates who are looking to move into corporate fundraising from other fundraising backgrounds, or relevant sales environments; we're also open to people at the start of their fundraising career. We are supportive of - and happy to consider - flexible working arrangements, including hybrid/home working.
The BRIT School is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, which is the bedrock of our ethos and values.
We look forward to receiving your application, and we hope to meet you soon.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Position: Clinical Manager
Duration: Flexible hours averaging 15 hours per week, permanent
Location: Kingston upon Thames
Salary: £25 per hour (£50K per annum, pro rata)
Do you want to make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of women? Kingston Women’s Centre (KWC) is looking for a qualified and experienced female Clinical Manager to join our team of dedicated professionals. You must a have a BA or MA in counselling or psychotherapy with post qualification experience and also be accredited either through the BACP or UKCP.
KWC is a highly regarded and well-established charity providing counselling and therapy within a safe and caring environment for women of all backgrounds in and around Kingston upon Thames.
This pivotal role encompasses Counsellor and Supervisor recruitment, placement and co-ordination, client referrals, acting as Safeguarding Lead and overseeing the evaluation and development of the counselling service in conjunction with the Administration team and Board of Trustees.
The Clinical Manager will have experience of managing and supervising Counsellors in training and acting as Safeguarding Lead as well as managing and monitoring Supervisors. She will engage with people at all levels including the Admin and Clinical staff and Board of Trustees.
This key position is exceptional in its variety of opportunities and responsibilities; you will have the advantage of being able to work flexible hours as well as having the benefit of being supported by a Clinical Administrator.
An added benefit is the opportunity to rent a room at low cost within the building for the counselling of private clients, should the successful applicant be currently working part time in private practice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your new role
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Senior Director in a professional, responsible and timely manner;
- Manage enquiries to the team, being proactive and alert to the Senior Director's daily workload;
- Manage the Senior Director's diary, handling diary conflicts, and exercising sound judgement in prioritising appointments;
- Assist the Senior Director in managing their outlook inbox, responding to queries or actioning work in their absence (as required) and monitoring progress;
- Support timely and efficient distribution of papers, and other tasks required for meetings and decision-making;
- Book travel, accommodation, meeting rooms and refreshments as required; meet and greet external visitors;
- Assist the Senior Director in processing work expenses;
- Work closely with the Business Manager supporting with business and workforce planning and budgeting, recruitment, business continuity and establishment lists;
- To build influential relationships with a wide range of internal stakeholders;
- Arranging team meetings, hybrid awaydays and scheduling agenda items; and supporting in the production of agendas and minutes;
- Provide support to both the management team and Project Directors as required;
- Providing cover for other PAs as required.
What you'll need to succeed
- Demonstrable experience of excellent organisational and working in an administrative support capacity including, but not limited to, diary management, prioritising heavy workflow and working proactively in a busy environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with experience of contributing through working as part of a team and building relationships across departments, inside and outside the organisation, across varying levels of seniority.
- Experience of working collegiately at PA level and supporting senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral with experience of tailoring to the needs of different audiences and experience of representing organisations to stakeholders.
- A strong knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, particularly Teams, Outlook, Word, SharePoint and Excel.
What you'll get in return
- £16.00 per hour (inc.holiday pay)
- 40% hybrid working - office is based in Canary Wharf
- Potential extension of contract
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Closing Date: 25 June 2024
Ref 6750
We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and collaborative individual with excellent organisation skills and coordination experience to join us in a newly formed role as General Counsel's Division Coordinator and Governance Assistant.
This is a varied role that will provide general coordination and administration support to our General Counsel's Division department as well as using your understanding of good governance to provide assistance with governance-related activities.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the role
The General Counsel's Division (‘GCD') is a department led by the General Counsel and Company Secretary, and is made up of the Legal and Compliance, Company Secretariat, Safeguarding and Risk teams.
In your Coordinator role you will use your drive, initiative, strong organisational and excellent communication skills, playing an integral role in bringing the GCD together to align and deliver on departmental priorities. You'll be a catalyst for the development of strong relationship-building across the GCD by planning and executing key departmental activities, and you'll collect insights from across the organisation to help raise the profile of the GCD within Save the Children UK (SCUK).
In your governance role, you'll use your baseline understanding of good governance to ensure that the processes you support are administered transparently and efficiently – streamlining them for more effective use wherever possible. You'll be skilled at accurately documenting meetings, discussions, and decisions, and you'll be consistent in the quality of your written output.
We value each team member's unique role and contribution to the collective achievements of the department. If you are someone who takes pride in their work, has a passion for supporting successful teams and their operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, then you could be just the person we're looking for.
You'll have opportunity to take on wide-ranging responsibilities, including:
Department Coordination
Working with the General Counsel & Company Secretary, provide proactive administrative and coordination support to the GCD. This will include:
- Coordinating a range of GCD meetings including scheduling, preparing agendas, taking minutes etc.
- Driving the planning and execution of department meeting agendas, internal communications plans, projects and initiatives.
- Organising and coordinating departmental events and activities, including training sessions and team-building events.
- Maintaining and updating the GCD's intranet and SharePoint pages, ensuring that it's a well-resourced hub for department staff and other internal users.
Governance Assistance & Process Management
Provide minute-taking and logistical support to the Enterprise Risk Management Team in their clerking and administration of SCUK's Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Trustees (‘ARC') including:
- Scheduling meetings and managing related diaries.
- Booking rooms for ARC meetings; coordinate logistics and supplies.
- Attending ARC meetings and recording accurate and concise minutes, capturing key points, actioning items, and decisions made during meetings, distributing minutes after meetings.
- Provide support with the administration of SCUK's related entities' board meetings, including scheduling meetings, booking meeting rooms, preparing board packs, distributing papers and taking minutes of meetings, as requested.
Act as the organisation's policies governance coordinator which will include:
- Managing the process for the review, development and approval of SCUK's policies in view of SCUK's overarching governance framework.
- Keeping the Policies Directory on the intranet up to date.
- Supporting policy authors as they navigate SCUK's policies governance process and devise simple initiatives to raise organisational awareness of its existence and purpose.
- Act as SCUK's Focal Point for the Save the Children Association (SCA) Mutual Accountability Framework (MAF) annual assessment
About you
Confident supporting several teams and anticipating their needs, you'll be an excellent communicator, detail-oriented, organised and proactive.
You'll have a passion for supporting organisational success and thrive when working at pace, with the ability to pick up information quickly and adapt to change in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
To be successful, you'll bring:
- Experience of demonstrating proactivity and initiative in a similar role, for example as a Team/Department Coordinator, Executive Assistant, Paralegal or Governance Assistant.
- Adept at effectively prioritising and managing multiple responsibilities, including an ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work as part of a team but also to get on with tasks independently, without close supervision.
- Excellent communication skills, including active listening and experience of accurate notetaking.
- High standard of written and spoken English.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and an ability to quickly learn to use new software as needed.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Ideally an understanding of basic governance and supporting with governance related activities.
What we offer you:
Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
- We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
- We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter). This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview. For this post we are happy to also consider part time hours for the right candidate (minimum 3 or 4 days per week).
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
- Contract: Full time
- Starting salary: £42,979 (Band C1)
- Location: ActionAid, 33-39 Bowling Green Lane, London, EC1R 0BJ (hybrid)
Background
The Gender & Development Network (GADN) brings together expert NGOs, consultants, academics and individuals committed to working on gender equality, development and women’s rights issues. Our vision is of a world where social justice and gender equality prevail and where all women and girls are able to realise their rights free from discrimination. Our goal is to ensure that international development policy and practice promote gender equality and women's and girls’ rights. Our role is to support our members by sharing information and expertise, to undertake and disseminate research, and to provide expert advice and comment on government policies and projects.
Overall role of the Network Coordinator
The Network Coordinator is part of a small team comprising of the Director, Head of Policy, Network Coordinator, Communications and Policy Assistant and volunteers.
The Network Coordinator role lies at the heart of the network ensuring it functions efficiently while leading our activities to support our members in their work on gender equality and women’s rights. They work alongside women’s rights advocates and practitioners across a range of issues within the international development sector, while ensuring that the organisation runs smoothly.
Specifically, the role is to:
- Manage the network’s finances and funding processes
- Manage the administration of the Secretariat
- Coordinate support to the network’s members
- Coordinate support for the different branches of the network
Specific Tasks
1. Manage the network’s finances and funding processes
- Manage the finances and accounts including invoices, receipts, payments, book-keeping and quarterly budget updates and liaising with GADN’s accountants and payroll providers
- Complete all required financial reports and file tax returns
- Manage annual membership subscriptions
- Work with the Director in identifying and securing core grant funding
- Manage the administration of grant funding including invoices, activity monitoring, donor reports and relations with any sub-grantees
2. Manage the administration of the Secretariat
- Produce GADN’s Annual Review
- Respond to external enquiries in the ‘Coordinator’ and ‘Recruitment’ inboxes
- Manage GADN volunteers
- Keep all HR and other files and records in order
- Maintain internal communications systems (email, calendars, document sharing, team meetings)
- Manage the monitoring and evaluation processes of the network
- Ensure all legal reporting requirements are met
3. Coordinate support to the network’s members
- Act as a friendly, supportive and approachable face of the network
- Provide support to the network’s Working Groups, liaising closely with their Chairs
- Organise four Members’ Meetings per year, working with others in the team
- Organise other events and support for network members working with others in the team
- Induct new members
- Respond to requests for information from members
4. Coordinate support for the different branches of the network
- Service the Board of Trustees including arranging meetings, preparing papers and taking minutes
- Organise and minute meetings of the Network’s Advisory Group and Chairs of Working Groups
- Ensure communications and updates are shared between different branches of the network including reporting to the Board on Working Group activities
- Administer annual planning processes and support the development of the network’s next three-year strategy
5. Other
- Undertake any other reasonable task as needed
Management
The post is line managed by the Director. The Network Coordinator will also work closely with the Head of Policy, Communications and Policy Assistant, Co-Chairs of the Board, Treasurer, Working Group Chairs and members of the Advisory Group.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable financial numeracy and experience of organisational financial systems including accounts, budgets, spreadsheets and banking
- At least two years worth of administrative experience
- IT literacy - ideally including Microsoft Word, Excel, G Suite, and Squarespace
- Ability to write clearly
- Proven ability to organise and plan effectively, prioritise workloads and work on own initiative with limited support
- Demonstrated commitment to, and enthusiasm for, promoting women’s rights and gender equality
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Also desirable
- Understanding of gender and development issues, including racial justice
- Experience of organising meetings and events
- Experience of working with a network
- Experience of working with a Board of Trustees
- Experience of minute taking
- Experience of working in an NGO
To be considered for this role, you must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please download and complete the application form and return it to us by 9 am on Monday, 24 June 2024.
Interview process
There will be two rounds of virtual interviews. The first will be held on Friday, 5 July 2024 and the second on Friday, 12 July 2024. Please note that for candidates shortlisted for the first round of interviews, there will be a one-hour virtual test on Tuesday, 2 July 2024. If you are not able to make any of these dates, please let us know in your cover email.
GADN is seeking people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our team. As we continue working to decolonise our practice and build an anti-racist organisation, we actively welcome applications from Black women and Women of Colour who we recognise are under-represented in the UK international development sector. If you share our core commitments we would love to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A Partner in Education (APIE) is a small charity established in 2009 to support education development in Rwanda and make a positive difference to children’s futures. APIE has developed teacher training programmes in Early Childhood Education and Education for Positive Peace. We also collaborate closely with our partner school, Umubano Academy, which has become a centre of excellence for teaching and learning, as well as a beacon school for peace in Rwanda.
We are looking for an Operations and Communication Manager who is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children in Rwanda to join our small, dedicated team. The post holder will work remotely full time, with occasional in-person meetings and the opportunity to visit our projects in Rwanda. This UK based role is at the centre of our small international charity and has two significant parts:
i) Managing the general administration and operations of APIE in the UK, including systems for governance, communications, finances and compliance.
ii) To deliver our internal and external communications strategy, write and disseminate publicity material, and respond to inquiries from the public and media.
Please see the attached job description for further information.
Benefits:
● Flexible working hours considered
● Opportunity to visit our projects in Rwanda
● 30 days annual leave in addition to public holidays in England and Wales
Application:
Please send your condensed CV (2x A4 pages maximum) and a cover letter detailing your skills and experience to the email provided in the attached document, with the subject title ‘Operations and Communications Manager’ by the 24th of June.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
● Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a remote interview. Interviews are likely to take place in the first week of July
● Start date as soon as possible but flexibility available
● Two full references to be supplied prior to appointment
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Just Like Us is the LGBT+ young people’s charity and works with thousands of schools and young people across the UK through its programmes.
Our Education Programmes are focused on engaging primary schools, secondary schools and sixth form colleges across the UK to take part in our programmes and ensure LGBT+ young people can thrive. Just Like Us has already worked with thousands of schools and gained recognition for our Growing up LGBT+ report (2020) and our Positive Futures report (2023). By 2025, we aim to reach more than 60,000 school pupils annually through our programmes.
This role is critical to the delivery of this mission and will support the Head of Education Programmes to meet the needs of our several thousand-strong school network so that we can reach even more LGBT+ young people across the UK. This role will be working across School Diversity Week and the Pride Groups programme.
This role is an entry-level position and will provide the successful candidate with a strong foundation for a career in the voluntary sector. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, with strong organisational and administrative skills, and good communication skills to join a friendly, driven Programmes Team.
We are very keen to hear from underrepresented voices, particularly trans and non-binary, Black and/or PoC candidates.
Please see the application pack for more details and how to apply.
Job description
Programme delivery:
- Support the Programmes Team to deliver our programmes, including Pride Groups, School Talks and School Diversity Week
- Manage the administration of Education Programmes
- Act as a first point of contact for schools on our programmes, answering questions, sharing new resources and encouraging participation. This includes engaging with new schools to increase our networks and managing a busy inbox
- Engage new schools to increase our networks, including representing the charity at conferences and events
- Maintain good relationships with school contacts, lead on liaising with school staff to confirm bookings, monitoring invoices, membership and renewals
- Work collaboratively across teams to manage logistics and ensure the smooth running of Just Like Us programmes throughout the academic year.
- Support the delivery of our education programmes, including delivering talks, and training for teachers and other education stakeholders on LGBT+ issues
- Support with the creation and development of education resources
- Assist the monitoring and evaluation of programmes by distributing surveys, collecting case studies and providing analysis of data obtained to evidence our impact
- Support our marketing and communication initiatives, writing emails and monitoring open rates
- Assist with the maintenance of our online portals of resources for school staff and the online school staff networks
- Support programme effectiveness by streamlining internal workflows and procedures
Cross-team working
- Collaborate with colleagues in our Communications, Development and Education to deliver our charitable purpose
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives: Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the charity, promoting a culture that embraces and celebrates individual differences.
- Alongside the senior leadership team, support the development and implementation of DEI strategies to ensure the organisation's programmes and workplace practices are inclusive and reflect the diverse communities it serves.
Safeguarding is a collective responsibility and all employees, volunteers, and stakeholders are expected to actively contribute to creating a safe and supportive environment for children, young people, staff, adults at risk and programme participants.
The listed role responsibilities are not exhaustive and employees may be required to take on additional tasks related to other organisational needs as and when necessary.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Please see the application pack for more details and how to apply.
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We are seeking a motivated business manager who is committed to improving health outcomes for children and young people and reducing health inequalities. The successful candidate will provide exceptional organisational, financial, & business support to continue to grow the organisation.
SAPHNA is a professional organisation and charity established in 2006. We are the voice of school and public health nurses across the UK, and the Crown Dependencies. Our mission is to achieve equality and excellence in school nursing practice leading to improved health outcomes and reduce health inequalities for all school aged children, young people and their families and communities.
We strive to take forward the Public Health agenda by working in partnerships to influence health, care policy, and support the workforce, for the benefit of children and young people and the communities where they live and learn.
The initial contract is 12 months fixed term with a view to extension. There will be a 3 month probational period.
24 hours per week, £33,000-35,000 pa, pro rata and depending on experience. Pension included.
The role is home based with ability and willingness to travel across UK when required. Flexible working hours to be agreed and to meet the needs of the organisation. Holiday allowance is 25 days per annum pro rata plus bank holidays.
Main Responsiblities:
- Supporting the Professional Officer in managing finance, human resources, risk management, quality, operational change, board activities and business planning for the organisation.
- Providing programme management support for SAPHNA bidding, budget, invoicing, and contract management processes.
- To support the development and delivery of SAPHNA business planning and prioritisation, including horizon scanning and creating business cases and new opportunities for income generation.
- To support the Professional Officer in ensuring all the organisations charitable obligations are met.
- To support the Professional Officer and SAPHNA team as required in any other related work- streams.
- Line manage the administrator assistant and have organisation oversight and governance responsibilities of the office based processes.
The SAPHNA is an expanding and evolving organisation, as such the job description and person specification will be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the evolving needs of the wider team.
To achieve equality and excellence in school nursing practice leading to improve health outcomes & reduce health inequalities for school aged children
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are delighted to be working with a prestigious charity who are looking for an Executive Assistant to join their busy and dedicated team. A wonderful charity dedicated to making a difference in a range of areas including conservation, mental health, homelessness and early years.
Working closely with the Chief of Staff, you will provide seamless support to the CEO.
As Executive Assistant, you will provide calendar management, preparation of correspondence and efficient coordination of meetings for the CEO. You will engage with confidence and professionalism when liaising with various colleagues and stakeholders. While working in a very fast-paced environment, you will use your excellent secretarial and IT skills to provide administration support to the CEO, anticipating challenges and priorities to ensure they can carry out their role effectively.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a warm, kind and dedicated team in a well-established and successful organisation.
You will need:
- Demonstratable EA experience at a senior level
- Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and online
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office
- To be a skilled minute taker
Salary: £ 40,000 - £ 45,000
Contract: Permanent Full time
Location: Hybrid - London
Closing date: 17 June
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Chloe on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, and supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.