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The Team and HR Coordinator will help ensure that Purposeful Ventures runs smoothly and efficiently. You will work closely with the COO and Head of People, taking a proactive and varied role in the running of Purposeful Ventures, our office and facilities, and leading on the coordination of our HR administration. You will be anticipating and responding to team requirements so no two days will be the same – for example, signposting staff, supporting set up of project workshops, arranging team away days, minute taking, issuing contracts and welcoming and orientating new employees. Working with Purposeful Ventures colleagues, you will help make sure staff are supported in HR and administrative matters and that they have an exceptional employee experience at Purposeful Ventures.

This role would suit someone keen to gain exposure to the breadth of operational functions and further develop their expertise in HR. The Team and HR Coordinator will be organised and will have fantastic attention to detail, a strong can-do attitude and a willingness to proactively contribute to the team in multiple different ways. You will enjoy working flexibly and collaboratively and forming strong relationships within Purposeful Ventures and beyond.

At Purposeful Ventures you will find a great team of colleagues and a supportive and flexible working environment where your skills will be valued and developed. We can offer training opportunities to help you grow professionally, including CIPD qualifications.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high calibre, Talent Acquisition/Recruitment Manager with a great leadership style and ATS management experience to advance their career with our vital, global organisation.

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to drive recruitment efforts across the organisation at a strategic level. You’ll act as the catalyst for results within the UK and further afield, ensuring our strategy, campaigns and branding is robust and effective.

The Role

As the Head of Talent Acquisition, you will oversee our recruitment and talent acquisition activities.
Specifically, you will develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy with a focus on digital optimisation. You will also manage recruitment campaigns and employer branding initiatives to engage diverse talent pools.
Overseeing UK and international recruitment activities, you will ensure the seamless use of our ATS, compliance with employment law, and effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
Playing a critical role in our recruitment work, you will lead improvements in recruitment processes, leveraging data-driven insights and emergent technologies, whilst managing select processes, ensuring robust and efficient candidate assessments.
Additionally, you will build and maintain relationships with key external bodies, including Christian organisations, aviation industry groups, and universities.

Location: Based at the MAF UK Offices in Folkestone, Kent or in the Oxford, Cambridge area as we seek to launch a new hub in the Milton Keynes area. We welcome hybrid working in line with our flexible working policy, organisational needs, the role and your location.
 

About us
Mountains. Jungles. Swamps. Unrest. No roads. Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a Christian organisation that uses light aircraft to overcome these barriers to help bring practical help, physical healing and spiritual hope to some of the world’s most remote and inaccessible communities.
Millions of people cannot access basic medical care, clean water, schools or receive the Good News of God’s love, simply because it’s too dangerous or time-consuming to reach them. We provide flights for 2,000 aid, development and mission organisations to enable them to transform lives. It’s a great partnership – and you can help make it possible as our Head of Talent Acquisition.

About You
To be considered as the Head of Talent Acquisition, you will need:

- Proven experience in recruitment management
- Expertise in using and managing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Knowledge of recruitment-related employment law and GDPR compliance
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills
- A CIPD qualification (Preferable)

The basics

Location: Agile working
Contract: Permanent (subject to funding)
Hours: 24 hours per week
Starting salary: £41,737.50 based on 24 hours

Who we are

Safer London is a charity working with young Londoners and families who are affected by violence and exploitation. We believe that when a child or young person comes to us, they are just that – a child or a young person: we don’t define them by the issue that has brought them to us. By working alongside young Londoners, their families and peers in the places where they spend their time, we can create a safe London not just for them but for everyone.

Who you are

You are an HR Professional with the expertise and knowledge to develop and drive forward Safer London’s people strategy. You will bring to the organisation, extensive experience across all areas of the employee life cycle. As a member of the CIPD (ideally Chartered), you will understand the importance of working in true partnership with the organisation, to support our employees and managers to deliver Safer London’s priorities.

If you are committed and resilient and believe you have what it takes to help us to improve the lives of young Londoners, and their families, please apply.

What the role involves

People Strategy and Leadership:

- Lead a People Strategy that supports Safer London’s vision and ensures we have the right skills and culture to enable the charity and its’ people to thrive.
- Advise the leadership team and management on people-related matters.
- Manage the performance and development of our HR Officer.

Compliance and HR Policies

- Provide advice, guidance and support to SLT and Managers on employment law and manage complex employee relations matters.
- Oversee the administration of the Safer London payroll and pension scheme.

Talent Acquisition and Retention

- Develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies that attract top talent, both staff and volunteers, who are passionate about our cause.
- Using HR metrics, work with SLT and managers to develop practices to enhance employee satisfaction, reduce employee absence levels and build a culture of wellbeing.

Learning, Development and Performance Management

- In collaboration with the Head of Quality Practice, review and develop the organisation’s people management development programme.
- Provide coaching and mentorship to the SLT and managers, helping them cultivate effective leadership and management skills.

Well-being and Employee Support

- Evaluate, develop and manage well-being programmes that support the physical, mental, and emotional health of employees.
- Act as a resource and advocate for employee concerns, ensuring that everyone feels heard and supported.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

- Lead initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organisation, ensuring that our team reflects the diverse communities we serve.

Organisational Change and Development

- Lead on change management initiatives, whether that’s supporting organisational growth, restructuring, or responding to external challenges.

Additional Information

Safer London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect anyone who works and volunteers with us to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we will request a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check, as well as references covering the last five years, for the successful candidates.

We value diversity and encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We know that in order to make London a safer place for the young people that live here we need a diverse range of perspectives, experience, and knowledge.

What we offer

Safer London continually reviews its pay, and we currently offer the following benefits package to all our employees:

- Safer London is a 4-day/32-hour (FTE) working week organisation. This means that you have a regular day off in the week with no impact on your pay.
- Agile working. This means you will have the flexibility to work in different locations including from home, our office in Southwark and/or community locations (libraries/co-working spaces) when you are not delivering face-to-face work in the community.
- Flexible Working: our Flexible Working Policy allows requests to work flexibly from the start of your employment.
- A contributory Pension Scheme.
- Interest-free Season Ticket Loans.
- A Cycle to Work Scheme.
- A Mental Health Helpline.
- Death in Service Benefit.
- Opportunities to develop and progress your career, including an extensive programme of courses and acting up/additional responsibilities roles.
- An initial Annual Leave allowance of 179 hours, rising to 192 hours after 3 years and 211 hours after 5 years, plus bank holidays and other statutory holidays; part-time employees receive a pro-rata entitlement.

Sound good? Here’s how to apply

To apply please complete the online application form and submit it as soon as possible: The closing date for applications is the 29th of January 2025, and interviews will be held on the 7th of February 2025.

As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Please make sure you find the Job Description on the left-hand side of the Webrecruit page after you click ‘Apply Now’ or find it on Safer London’s Website.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process or if you experience any technical issues when trying to access and/or complete the application through the online portal, please contact us via the “Contact us” section of our website.

Please note that we don’t accept CVs.

Safer London is not a sponsoring organisation for foreign nationals, and you must be able to show proof that you have permission to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.

Are you a Health and Safety Manager looking to expand your experience in a rewarding environment?

St Mungo’s is a housing association and homelessness charity, providing a variety of services to people experiencing homelessness which range from emergency and long-term accommodation to street outreach. We are looking for a Health and Safety Manager to join the Safety and Quality team who are committed to maintaining high levels of health and safety (H&S) standards for our clients, residents and colleagues.

In the role of Health and Safety Manager you will play a crucial role in ensuring the organisation meets its legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations while fostering a culture of safety and wellbeing for all stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Oversee relevant policy and procedure, training and advice service across St Mungo’s, ensuring these are reviewed and maintained to meet requirements.
• Organise a programme of audits, investigations, reviews and monitoring against health and safety standards in both a planned and reactive manner and lead a team of Officers and Advisors to effectively deliver this programme of work.
• Facilitate engagement with health and safety activities across the organisation through various channels such as briefings, presentations, and training sessions.
• Provide line management, support and supervision to a small H&S team.

In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for in person collaboration, team building, and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations. 

About you

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented individual who will demonstrate a strong commitment to the aims and values of St Mungo’s, and in delviering high quality health and safety standards. You will be able to demonstrate:F

• Experience of working within housing associations, the homelessness sector, or similar housing /social/care sector.
• The ability to effectively engage and train others, and exhibit sound judgement in handling complex situations.
• Understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing homelessness and an interest in working for a homelessness charity.
• The ability to transfer your skills and experience to the housing/homelessness sector, ensuring the safety of and wellbeing of St Mungo’s clients, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships and influence a variety of different people at different levels.
• Experience of leading health and safety programmes, carrying out audits, investigations, reviews, and monitoring in terms of health and safety.
• Experience of leading and managing staff and motivating them to provide a high standard of service.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 27 January 2025

Interview and assessments on: 13 February 2025  

We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts is the leading voluntary sector infrastructure organisation in Broxbourne and East Herts. We provide a diverse range of capacity-building services to voluntary and community sectors and deliver projects and initiatives that engage the community and improve people’s quality of life. We aim to be the first choice of our partners and beneficiaries in everything we do.

We are looking for a HR manager who shares our passion for supporting the community to join our team. This will be a new role for the organisation and will play a vital part in supporting the organisation to deliver the wide variety of services the charity manages. Working closely with the CEO and senior management, the role will provide day-to-day support while also addressing the longer-term ambitions of the organisation.

Benefits include: pension, healthcare, flexible and hybrid working.

Skills and Qualities

Essential:

• Chartered CIPD membership and/or postgraduate qualification in either Human Resources Management or Employment Law, or working towards these qualifications
• Generalist HR experience and a good working knowledge of HR systems
• Experience at recruitment interviewing and assessment, including at a senior level
• First-hand experience of providing HR support for organisational change
• Experience of writing and implementing employment policies and procedures
• Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office package
• Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate and to work closely within a busy team / able to work independently and confidentially
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to deal professionally, tactfully and confidently with people at all levels, both internal and external audiences
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislative framework and HR best practice, including equality, employment, immigration and data protection

Desirable:

• Education to degree level
• Experience in a HR role within private sector and / or ”not for profit” organisations employing at least 50 people
• Previous experience of designing and delivering HR training/briefings for managers
• Experience of managing budgets
• Understanding the issues inherent in operating within a geographically dispersed organisation
• Interest in current community and/or environmental issues

For more information and to apply for this post, please visit our website for the full job pack which includes an Application Form.

Please submit a completed Application Form by Thursday, 30th January 2025 at 12pm.

This post will be employed by Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts.

Overview of the Talent Aquisition role and the team

This recently created role will join a newly formed HR team which is in the early stages of introducing HR strategy, policies and procedures whilst we move into a wide recruitment campaign after restructuring.

The role will be important in developing, monitoring and improving the end to end recruitment process from sourcing through to onboarding, ensuring that we attract, engage and hire the best candidates to meet our needs and deliver against our key organisational priorities. Engaging with and supporting senior stakeholders and the wider management team will also be an important aspect of this role.

The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) is a leading professional body dedicated to advancing the field of biomedical science and promoting the vital role that biomedical scientists play in healthcare. With a focus on education, research, and professional development, the IBMS supports its 21,000 members in 74 countries in their pursuit of scientific excellence and in enhancing the quality of healthcare worldwide.

The IBMS plays a crucial role in ensuring that biomedical scientists are equipped with the expertise needed to contribute effectively to healthcare and medical research. It sets the standards for education, training, and practice in areas such as clinical pathology, microbiology, genetics, immunology, and molecular biology, offering accredited qualifications and continuous professional development opportunities for its members.

As advocates for the biomedical science community, the IBMS also works to raise awareness of the profession’s importance in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases. As a voice for biomedical scientists, the IBMS represents the profession in discussions with government bodies, healthcare organisations, and regulatory agencies, ensuring that the value of their work is recognised and that the profession evolves in response to healthcare needs.

Following an exciting period of growth, the IBMS is now looking to recruit its first Head of People Services to take responsibility for the delivery of all aspects of the HR function and to support their team and office management. 

As the new Head of People Services, reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be joining a small, busy and diverse team and friendly and collaborative working environment. You will ideally offer previous experience of delivering strategic and operational HR management in a similar stand-alone capacity and be looking for a proactive, self-reliant and hands-on role to build on your already successful track record in the HR function. 

The vision for the new Head of People Services is for a bold People leader with previous experience in an organisation of similar complexity to the Institute and with the skills, knowledge and expertise to take ownership of all operational HR and office activities, as well as lead the approach to the ongoing advancement and shaping of IBMS’s People practices and organisational culture. 

If you believe that you are the person to spearhead People Services for IBMS, are looking for the satisfaction of a challenging, interesting and valued role and are interested in joining the dedicated IBMS team, then we would love to hear from you. To discuss this opportunity further, please contact our recruitment partners at Morgan Law.

Job Title: Operations Assistant

Reporting Line: Head of Operational Services

Attendance Times: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm  (37.5 Hours)

Location: Safeline is based in Warwick Town Centre. Hybrid home and office working where effective service delivery allows.

Salary: £25,500 per annum

Benefits: 25 days annual leave entitlement, bank holidays, a birthday concessionary day and incremental annual leave with length of service. Matched pension contribution up to 5% of gross salary.

Safeline is a Warwickshire based, leading specialist sexual abuse and rape charity.  We help women, men and young people who have been abused to rebuild their lives, we protect those at risk, and we find ways to prevent abuse from ever happening.  We have been protecting and supporting people affected by sexual abuse and rape since 1994 and we intend to continue this vital work for many years to come because the need for organisations like ours has never been greater.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly team as an Operations Assistant. As a member of the Operations Department, this role will support Safeline and the Head of Operational Services in the delivery of its day-to-day operational activity, ensuring the efficient, safe, and legal functioning of the organisation through a range of administrative, financial and practical tasks to enable Safeline to fulfil its aims and objectives. This role can be varied with tasks including book-keeping responsibilities, data collation, supporting Safeline with its HR needs, being a health and safely lead representative and supporting with Safeline premises and infrastructure needs.

The successful candidate will have previous financial, book-keeping experience and of working in an administration setting. They will be able to demonstrate their ability to work within the boundaries of strict confidentiality and discretion, display good organisational skills, have high attention to detail, have the ability to prioritise tasks as well as being able to consistently work to deadlines. They will report directly to the Head of Operational Services.  

Suitably qualified individuals interested in the role should follow the link to our careers page for the full Job Description and Apllication form. Alternatively, please contact Safeline via email. CVs will not be accepted.

The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 10th February 2025.

Safeline is committed to the Safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults and adopts strict measures to ensure the safety of its clients. Safeline expects all staff to work within its safeguarding policies and procedures. Safeline is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and encourages applications from all genders, ethnicities and cultures.

Do you like to work in an environment where no two days are the same, and you play a key part in helping Connect be a place where our colleagues can thrive and be the best that they can be?

Connect Housing employs circa 200 staff members working across West Yorkshire. We have a strong social purpose and our values are at the heart of everything we do, for both our customers and our colleagues.

We’re seeking an experienced HR Adviser to join our team and contribute to the success of our organisation by delivering friendly, values-based HR services.

We strive to be an employer of choice and our HR Team plays a key part in delivering this outcome. As an HR Adviser, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth and compliant HR operations across Connect Housing.

This role involves a blend of operational and advisory responsibilities, providing hands-on, trusted support to managers and employees while working as a team to deliver key HR initiatives.

Our small and supportive HR Team consists of an Employee Engagement Adviser and this (vacant) HR Adviser post, both managed by the HR Service Manager who reports to the Head of Corporate Services.

As a team, we are passionate about making Connect a great place to work, that delivers positive outcomes for our customers. Our new HR Adviser will share our commitment to this and be a collaborative team player.

Responsibilities include:

Recruitment & Selection: Full-cycle recruitment activity, from candidate attraction to pre-employment checks and onboarding.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build and nurture strong working relationships with all and act as a trusted adviser, contributing to the delivery of HR plans and projects.

Employee Relations: working on a variety of employee relations casework, including absence, disciplinary, grievance, and capability investigations and meetings, and knowing when to seek support on cases if needed.

Compliance & Legal Requirements: Oversee compliance with internal policies, employment contracts, payroll processes, and external legal requirements.

HR Data & Systems: Maintain up-to-date HR records and systems, ensuring accuracy.

Proactive Monitoring: Track and monitor key HR metrics, such as probationary periods and absence triggers. Support managers in timely and effective interventions to enhance employee performance and wellbeing.

What we are looking for in a successful candidate:

- Proven experience in an HR advisory role or similar position.

- Good knowledge and interest of employment law and HR best practices.

- Experience of managing employee relations and recruitment processes.

- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

- Attention to detail and organisational skills

- A commitment to personal and professional development

- CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable, but experience is more what we are looking for.

Why Join Us? At Connect Housing we offer a supportive, inclusive, and flexible working environment. We are committed to investing in our staff, providing opportunities for career development and continuous learning. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in a values-driven organisation that positively impacts the community.

Closing date: 31 January 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we may close the role early depending on number/quality of applications.

We have made the application process as easy as possible so please don’t delay your application. We look forward to hearing from you.

The benefits on offer here at Connect Housing:

26 days annual leave rising to 31 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays

Group pension scheme with up to 9% matched by Connect. Salary sacrifice also available.

Free online GP service: 24/7 access to GP appointments. Children and partners are also covered.

BUPA Health Cash Plan. Get money back for your dental, optical, podiatry treatment and much more, including cash back on your prescriptions.

Employee Assistance Programme: get free confidential advice and support 24/7, with free counselling sessions available too.

Wellbeing activities e.g. art classes, pottery workshops and much more.

MyPlace benefits: retail discounts and offers

The opportunity to buy or sell annual leave

Training and development opportunities and support with costs for role-related professional subscriptions and qualifications.

Travel season ticket loans

Cycle-to-work scheme

Paid volunteering leave

The role is based at our central Dewsbury office, within easy access to Dewsbury bus and rail stations.

This is a hybrid role with minimum two days in the office, so you will get the best of both worlds in terms of interaction and collaboration with colleagues and time to do focused work from home,

As an equal opportunities employer we recruit based on experience, attitude and values. Connect are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve and actively works to promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proudly a Disability Confident employer and we are members of the West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter.

Director of People and Culture, L'Arche in the UK

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reports to: National Leader / CEO
Direct reports: HR Advisor, Head of Learning and Development, Soulful Internship Programme Leader
Salary: £72,800 (plus London weighting where appropriate)
Location: Hybrid, with 2-3 days a week in our London office. Please contact us if you would like to explore being based in another another L’Arche location (with 3-4 days a month in the London office). Regular travel to L’Arche Communities UK-wide, and to national meetings.
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, full time
Contract: Temporary. This is a maternity cover post available until May 2026 (or until the current postholder returns, or resigns and is replaced, if earlier).

If you are a relational leader with HR and change experience, could you give us a year of your energy and expertise, to deliver and develop our vision?

Main purpose of the role:

Lead people vision, strategy, systems, and services that make L’Arche a great place to work, belong, and grow in Community - so that we live out our mission and values.

Key responsibilities:

- Lead L'Arche to be a life-giving place for people to work, belong and grow.
- Recruitment, retention, remuneration, wellbeing and belonging.
- Learning and development.
- HR Structures, strategy, and services.

Key criteria for success:

During the year of maternity cover as Director, you will work with people across L'Arche to:

- Get to know the people, mission, ethos, and daily realities of L'Arche.
- Oversee ongoing performance and flourishing of the national HR and L&D teams, lead HR leads in the Communities, and provide HR advice to leadership.
- Lead our ongoing programme to refresh terms and conditions, consulting and communicating proactively and transparently.
- Lead a campaign to achieve consistent, confident, and values-led line management across L'Arche.
- Develop stronger national HR and L&D structures and resources, and people functions in the Communities.
- Lead national recruitment initiatives, especially expanding the "soulful intern" programme.
- Contribute to wider initiatives, including on financial management, EDI, volunteering and attendance management. 

Essential criteria:

- Significant management experience of HR systems and decision-making, and employee learning and development.
- Either: CIPD Level 7 / equivalent qualification, OR substantial experience of people and systems leadership.
- Understanding of employment law and of current best practice in people and culture, HR, and learning and development.
- Experience of leading change.
- Experience of planning and managing budgets and analysing financial risks and opportunities.

ABOUT L'ARCHE 

L'Arche is a worldwide movement of people with and without learning disabilities building community together. We aim to be a beacon for our society - of what social care can be, what life with learning disabilities can be, and what a human society can be.

L'Arche in the UK is a registered charity and a regulated provider of care and support. Our 11 Communities in England, Scotland and Wales offer a varied mix of adult supported living, registered care, and day services. 

Our UK annual turnover is about £20m. Well over a thousand people across the UK belong to a L'Arche Community, including about 300 people with learning disabilities and more than 700 employees and volunteers. 

If you join our friendly and supportive organisation, you will be well supported and gain access to a variety of additional benefits that come with working with us:

- Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about.
- Achieve professional qualifications while benefiting from exceptional training and development opportunities
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption/Surrogacy, and Paternity Pay (depending on length of service, details available on request)
- Interest free loans and salary advances available
- Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work.
- Free DBS / PVG checks
- Free SSSC registration
- Free Blue Light Card
- Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone
- Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave
- Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave
- Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings
- Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members
- Access to the Bike to Work scheme

A full role description and person specification can be found in the recruitment pack.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 16 February 2025. 
The first round of interviews will be online, between 25 February and 4 March.

To apply, please answer the questions on our online application form.

Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.

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The Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) is a human rights, feminist organisation led by and for Latin American migrant women in the UK. Our work is dedicated to supporting the immediate and long-term needs of Latin American migrant women exposed to violations of their fundamental human rights; facing violence against women and girls, exploitation or trafficking; enduring difficult living and working conditions in low paid jobs and facing barriers to social protection. Around 2,000 women use our services every year, benefitting from practical and emotional support, learning new skills and improving their own opportunities. We strive to provide essential tools for women to empower themselves in their pursuit of personal and social change.

The Administrator and Finance Officer provides both clerical and administrative support to the LAWRS team on a day-to-day basis. They are involved with the coordination and implementation of office procedures and have responsibility for specific project activities and tasks as needed.

This post is open to Latin American women only* in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team.

*women who identify as Latin Americans (1st and 2nd generation) and speak Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese.

Please note that only applicants with the right to work in the UK covering the duration of the contract will be considered for this position.

Join our team as Head of Operations.  We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive operator with a knack for streamlining processes and thrives working in a nonprofit organisation. You’ll be the cornerstone of the Bureau’s business operations, keeping everything running smoothly, getting stuck into a wide variety of tasks, and tackling challenges head-on. You will manage current processes as well as progressing improvements.

You’ll have a team-orientated mindset with the willingness to take on tasks sometimes outside of defined responsibilities to support shared goals and drive the organisation forward. If you are excited by the prospect of working for a mission-driven organisation that produces world-class journalism with the power to spark real-world change, then this role is for you!

About the Bureau

The Bureau is the UK’s largest independent non-profit investigative journalism organisation. In the last year, our investigations were published in over 100 countries across local, national, international platforms; print, broadcast and digital. Our four global teams work with reporters around the world on priority cross-border issues – environment, health, corruption and big tech. In addition, our UK-focused Bureau Local team uses an innovative community-led approach to cover issues like insecure work, migrant rights and family courts, amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities. Founded in 2010, we’ve grown from a small group of journalists to a diverse team delivering hard-hitting investigations that have prompted inquiries, sparked legal challenges and informed policy change in the UK and across the world.

Role and Responsibilities: 

This is a 12-month maternity cover contract, during this time you will be responsible for the following:

Operational delivery

• Implementing and monitoring day-to-day operational systems and processes to ensure we make progress and meet our goals, identify obstacles and find solutions

• Management of all office functions including office space, utilities, entry systems, resources

• Management of all tech including computers, cyber security, software, comms channels

• Support operations of all major editorial needs (including risk assessments, data security, and safeguarding)

• Maintain and develop organisational policies, procedures, and guidelines

• Coordinating board, trustee, and committee meetings - ensuring meeting discussions are recorded and key actions captured. Reporting to the board as and when required.

Finance

You will be working alongside the Bureau’s Finance Manager to:

• Produce financial reports for Board members, trustees, finance committee, and financial reports for other staff members when appropriate

• Support the finance manager with preparing annual accounts for our annual independent audits and ensure that they are approved

• Monitor and review organisational income and expenditure, implement cost-saving measures where appropriate

• Undertake other appropriate finance duties as required and as agreed with the CEO and Finance Manager 

HR 

You will work closely with the HR manager to:

• Ensure the organisation maintains and implements robust HR systems and records by implementing best practices and ensuring staff adhere to policies

• Provide ad hoc administrative and logistical support for recruitment, contracting, and other appropriate HR functions

• Prepare HR related reports for the senior management team and board members 

• You will run the Bureau’s fellowship programme, develop the curriculum and act as the point-person for Fellows as they navigate their time at the Bureau 

• Work closely with the HR manager and Ops and admin assistant to organise staff training, away days and wellbeing activities

• Ad hoc review of employment trends and themes

• Conducting staff feedback through surveys and annual reviews

Team management and collaboration 

• You will line manage the HR Manager and the Operations Assistant 

• You will support the Director of Development and Fundraising Managers with ad hoc fundraising administration and activities

Office management

• Lead day-to-day office management and administration to ensure smooth running of our office including health and safety and liaising with the building manager and landlord.

• Manage and process purchasing of business critical resources, insurance, IT support, equipment, office services, licences etc

• Liaise with external suppliers and contractors

• Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, including, statutory compliance, Data Protection, Health & Safety

General

• Working with the CEO on implementation of the organisational strategy

• Undertake other appropriate duties as required and as agreed with the CEO

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in operations for start-ups, nonprofits and/or fast-paced environments where adaptability is key

• Strong ​​interpersonal and communication skills in both written and spoken English

• Good financial management knowledge and experience within nonprofits, grant funding and financial controls

• A proactive problem-solver who identifies inefficiencies and takes initiative to implement improvements

• Experience implementing or maintaining cybersecurity measures and compliance documentation

• Basic knowledge of HR processes including recruitment, contracting

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

• Good IT skills, with ability to use and manage processes for standard packages

• Discretion with ability to navigate sensitive organisational information and personnel matters

• Proactive, self starter who is able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a small team

• Able to prioritise, organise own workload and meet deadlines

• Commitment to upholding the Bureau’s values

We envisage this as a full-time role. Primarily a hybrid working role, working from our London office. 
 

Salary: £50-55k depending on experience

Contract: 12-month contract (Maternity cover)

Location: London (hybrid working) 

Reporting to: CEO

Start date: The successful candidate would need to start by week commencing 17th March to allow a period of handover. 

Benefits - what we offer

• 25 days annual leave

• Nine-day fortnight

• Additional gifted leave during Christmas festive break

• Hybrid working 

• Flexible working arrangements

• EAP - Employee assistance programme

• Enhanced sick pay 

• Learning and development opportunities 

• Cycle to work scheme

How to apply

The Bureau is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a welcoming, diverse, inclusive and adaptable environment where people are encouraged and supported to achieve their best. We welcome applications from those belonging to groups traditionally under-represented in the media. You don’t need to tick every box in this ad – we are committed to hiring people with potential. If you feel like you lack some specific experience but have the necessary drive and passion, please don’t be deterred from applying or getting in touch with any questions.

Potential candidates should send a CV and cover letter to the email on our jobs page.

If you need support with your application, such as reasonable adjustments, or want to ask any questions about the job before submitting an application, please also reach out to the same email.

You will need to have the right to live and work in the UK.

The deadline for application is Sunday 2nd February 2025 and we aim to schedule interviews week commencing 10th February 2025.

Please also fill out our anonymous equality monitoring form attached, so we can better track who we are reaching.

Our values

Just: We are committed to pursuing what is right. We act with integrity and fairness to bring injustice to light.

Honest: We deal plainly and truthfully with each other and what we uncover. We reveal the truth even when it is uncomfortable.

Courageous: We aim to break new ground. We are ambitious, tenacious and innovative.

Inclusive: We seek to build equity. We embrace diversity, different experiences and perspectives.

Collaborative: We believe people are stronger when they work together. We take a collective approach to how we tackle problems, share skills and enable change.o

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of families in Leeds?

Leeds Baby Bank is looking for a new Unit Manager and would love to hear from you!

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing charity dedicated to ensuring all children can thrive and develop as they should.

At Leeds Baby Bank we provide essential baby equipment to families in crisis using a referral service through a health or social care professional.  Some of the items we provide are pre-loved by other families, helping to reduce landfill and promote a more sustainable city. We are passionate about building community and have an active regular team of volunteers.

About the role

The Unit Manager is central to the charity's day-to-day running. You will coordinate and support volunteers while undertaking key operational tasks and work closely with various stakeholders, referral partners, and beneficiaries.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing a volunteer team and have excellent customer service and communication skills.

Please note this post is a job share

Main duties and responsibilities

In this key role, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the Leeds Baby Bank Unit.

• As Unit Manager you will be in charge of the day-to-day activity of the unit ensuring we provide an excellent service to beneficiaries and referral partners.
• Responsibility for managing volunteers including recruitment, induction & training and ongoing development and support of volunteers.
• Arrange volunteer expenses and rotas
• To ensure excellent customer service is provided to beneficiaries and referral partners
• Updating and managing referrals through our database and online portal
• Coordinate and assist with unpacking deliveries into the Unit. Ensuring stock is safely stored in the correct locations and the inventory is updated.
• Along with the Charity Manager, ensuring health and safety guidelines are followed in the Unit
• Follow all security procedures, ensuring a high level of security is followed in the Unit at all times
• With the Charity Manager, ensure Leeds Baby Bank follows GDPR at all times, especially in relation to the storing of beneficiary information
• Creating content for social media where possible

Hours: 19 hours per week

This role is permanent and is a job share. The hours for this role are currently:

• Wednesday midday - 4pm,
• Thursday 8am - 4pm
• Friday 8am - 3pm.

Salary: £27,944 full-time equivalent- £14.33 per hour.

Location: Leeds Baby Bank, St John’s Centre, Leeds. Moving to a new location near Armley Gyratory in 2025.

Closing date to apply: Monday 27 January 2025 at 9 am.

Interviews: Friday 7 February 2025

Please note: this role is subject to a DBS check

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: office base in Central Croydon with service delivery across the Borough, flexibility for remote working with regular attendance in the office

Salary: £54-59k

30 days paid leave + Bank Holidays

Start date: 1st April

 About Croydon Drop In:

Following the departure of our Deputy Chief Executive Officer after 19 years of service, we are seeking to appoint a new Director of Finance and Business Operations to support CDI through the next stage of our journey. We have grown significantly in the last four years, and there has never been more need for our services than now. This senior role is crucial in supporting CDI to consolidate our position and strengthen our infrastructure, processes and governance.

Croydon Drop In (CDI) has been serving children and young people in the London Borough of Croydon since 1978. We are deeply embedded in and trusted by local communities. Each year, we work with over 5,000 children, young people and families, providing life-changing support, advice and guidance.

We are a proud member of Youth Access and operate a Youth Information, Advice and Counselling Service (YIACS), partnering closely with the NHS, Local Authority, Education Providers, the Police and other Voluntary and Community Sectors organisations.

About You:

We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

You will be passionate about children and young people and share our desire to see all children and young people thrive and overcome adversity.

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced business operations professional, with significant financial management experience. You will be an effective leader who is able to expertly lead teams through change, taking a partnering approach.

You may already have held a Director position in your current organisation, or you may be ready for the next step in your career.

 Closing date for applications: Sunday 9th February

Interview date: Week commencing 17th February