Permanent Operations Jobs
Job purpose
This is a pivotal senior administration role in a charity that is passionate about making a difference to the veterinary care that animals receive. You’ll be working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, with the trustee board and with all members of the staff team of about 20 people. The role is responsible for co-ordinating essential governance activities, including preparing, collating and distributing meeting information packs, writing minutes and managing actions following trustee and committee meetings. You’ll also provide diary management support to the Chief Executive and carry out a varied range of administrative tasks – from arranging team meetings to organising the charity’s award and grant-giving programmes.
Responsibilities
Governance and executive support
- Provide administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer, including proof reading and formatting documents, diary management, coordinating meetings and production of agendas and minutes
- Take minutes for trustee board and committee meetings, and any other meetings as requested by the Chief Executive Officer
- Organise in-person and virtual trustees meeting as well as other governance meetings as required
- Work with the trustees, Chief Executive Officer, RCVS finance team and legal advisors, ensuring legal returns and RCVS Knowledge governing documents are in order and submitted in good time to Companies House and the Charity Commission
- Maintain declaration of interest documentation and ensure that governance and compliance-related records are up-to-date
- Own the charity’s policy register, ensuring all policies are reviewed regularly and are up to date
- Carry out finance administration for the Senior Team as required, including purchasing items, collating receipts, assigning budget codes, and processing expense claims for trustees
- Provide administrative support around donations and gifts-in-will
- Manage the diary of the Chief Executive Officer, including arranging travel and accommodation when necessary
Project support
- Organise RCVS Knowledge awards (Plowright Prize, Quality Improvement Awards, Antimicrobial Stewardship Awards, etc.), including liaising with award panels, processing applications, and administration around the review and identification of award winners
- Arrange associated meetings and events for the awards
General administration
- Act as the first point of contact for RCVS Knowledge, monitoring generic inboxes and taking phone calls as required
- Manage the administrative functions of the office, for example arranging guest access for visitors when required and administering and dealing with room bookings
- Maintain and develop administrative systems, such as record management and document control
- Update records on our customer relationship management (CRM) system
- Organise and schedule meetings and awaydays, including setting the agenda and taking minutes
- Support the recruitment of new staff, including training and induction
- Provide administrative and project support to the wider RCVS Knowledge team as required
Skills, knowledge and experience
Required
- Relevant experience in an administration or governance support role
- Excellent written communication skills, with experience of writing committee meeting minutes and preparing meeting papers
- An excellent working knowledge of MS Office
- Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to work well with a wide range of stakeholders
- Experience of diary management
- Experience of electronic record keeping and file storage
- Excellent attention to detail, with good proof-reading skills
- Experience of working effectively in a team
- Proactive and organised approach, with an ability to work on own initiative
- Numerate with an aptitude for figures
- Excellent time management skills, with an ability to work to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
- Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity
- Understanding of and commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion
- A good understanding of the need to work with effective policies and procedures
Desirable
- Experience of supporting charity governance
- Experience of using a customer relationship management (CRM) system
- Experience of administering finances, including budget coding and managing expenses
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
Our shops generate valuable income to support our services, create opportunities for homeless people to learn new skills, and contribute to Crisis’ work in the community. They have a unique contemporary visual identity and are dynamic and creative places to work.
About the role
We are recruiting for two Shop Supervisors to join our Islington and Archway shop. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference and deliver positive social impact in the local community while also raising money to fund Crisis’ work ending homelessness.
As a Shop Supervisor, you will support the shop manager and assistant shop manager to deliver an outstanding customer experience. You will play a key role in delivering customer service and supporting volunteers, as well maintaining the look and feel of the shop and processing stock. You will work towards ambitious sales and training targets, maximising the impact on our mission to end homelessness.
This is a unique retail opportunity where you will also be involved in delivering on the job training for Crisis members, supporting them to gain the skills and confidence needed in the workplace. You will work collaboratively with your team and will have opportunities to build your own skills and career progression through training and development.
Location: Crisis Shop Islington x 1: 211 Upper St, London N1 1RL and Crisis Shop Archway x1: 34 Junction Rd, Archway, London N19 5RE
Hours: 40 hours, five days over a seven-day rota you will need some ability to work flexible days which will be discussed at interview.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have significant retail or customer service experience alongside a genuine interest in charity retail. You will be seeking a challenge that stands out from other retail roles, and will be looking to build a career in this sector. You will be committed to Crisis’s values and mission to end homelessness.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.
You may have experience in: shop supervisor, store supervisor, sales assistant, team leader, sales assistant, retail assistant, shop assistant, customer service, charity shop, charity retail.
Working at Crisis
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
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Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
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Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
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28 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 31 days
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Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
Closing date: Sunday 26 May 2024 (at 23:59)
Accessibility
We welcome applications from people who identify as neuro diverse and want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team to discuss how we can help.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Leaders in Community (LiC) is an award-winning youth-led organisation with over 15 years' experience in delivering youth leadership and youth social action campaigns, supporting local young people challenge and overcome inequalities and barriers to progression.
As the Partnerships and Services Manager, you will report directly to the CEO and as such will be a member of the leadership team, to deliver Leaders in Community’s (LiC) work to empower young people and communities to improve quality of life and build a sustainable future in line with the Charity’s vision and mission. Working alongside the leadership team, you will oversee, and capacity build the services being delivered in our vibrant community centre, which is located in the historic East End of London.
Along with your CV, please provide a cover letter outlining why you are interested in applying for the role at Leaders in Community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Walk alongside our partners, to deliver excellence, build resilience and learn together.
In 2024, Embrace the Middle East celebrates 170 years of close partnership and relationship with local Christians who, through their churches and local civil society organisations, are serving some of the most marginalised and excluded communities in the Middle East.
Ours is a vision of faith, hope and love in action: where there is a need for refuge, a home however temporary, for education, for safeguarding, for economic empowerment, for justice and human rights – we, with our partners, want to respond. We do this by building strong and lasting partnerships, nurtured by mutual respect and a shared commitment to excellence.
We are looking to recruit a Director of Programmes, Partnerships and Advocacy to lead a team of high-performing programme and partnerships managers who guide our relationships with a portfolio of 45 local partners, supporting them in their social witness through a £2.4m programme of grants, and capacity support.
The Director will also lead the development of our advocacy work, collaborating closely with the CEO and Director of Fundraising to develop our policies, messaging and strategy to increase our reach through effective lobbying and campaigning consistent with our theory of change, and strategic vision and mission. This cross-cutting work will include working with our programme team, our communications team, and church engagement team as part of a shared approach to advocacy, campaigning, and public engagement.
Advocacy is a growing part of our work, inspired and guided by the voices of our partners – primarily speaking and acting in relation to:
- the presence and role of Christians in the Middle East
- issues of peace, justice and equal rights in Israel and Palestine
- refugees and internally displaced people across the Middle East
Informed by Christian voices from the Middle East, we engage with Bishops and church leaders, politicians, and with our engagement team seek to educate and mobilise the UK public. Resources will be available for the Director to recruit a dedicated advocacy team member to complement their skills and support them and the team to achieve Embrace’s advocacy aspirations.
We are looking for someone who can bring to Embrace a wealth of international development partnership and grant making experience, alongside their passion and skills to drive and develop Embrace’s public and private advocacy. Like everyone else at Embrace you will be fired up by our mission, and in tune with our values.
Naturally, you will be well versed in complex policy issues within sensitive settings, familiar with acting as a media spokesperson, and dedicated to engaging with communities experiencing injustice and marginalisation.
Finally, due to the Christian context of the position, it is subject to an occupational requirement under the Equality Act that you should be a practising Christian who shares our values and ethos at a profound level.
At Embrace, our team enjoys remote and flexible working arrangements. In addition, you will benefit from a generous holiday entitlement and a comprehensive package including a pension scheme, life assurance, retail discounts and a 24/7 employee assistance programme.
The role is home-based, with two to three days per month in High Wycombe.
Please apply online via the apply button.
Closing date: 30 May 2024.
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The Robin Cancer Trust is looking for a Head of Operations to help make our vision of reaching every young person in the UK with our life-saving cancer campaigns a reality. We are the UK’s germ cell cancer community, and our mission is to save lives.
We do this by:
- Educating young people with our life-saving cancer awareness talks.
- Engaging young people with our award-winning cancer campaigns.
- Empowering young people affected germ cell cancer, all across the UK.
Our values:
- Respect: Not only for the important work we undertake, but also the people who support our mission. We believe in open, honest, and empathetic communication between ourselves and to our community.
- Creativity: We are a small team with a big vision – in order to drive the change we want to see in the world, we must innovate, disrupt and experiment.
- Trust: We are accountable to each other & our beneficiaries. We are responsible for upholding these values and the quality of work we undertake – and will do so with integrity at all times.
If our mission, vision, and values inspire you and resonate with you, please apply to join our team – we want to hear from you!
Overview:
- Salary: £36,000
- Hours: 35 hours per week, flexible working (evenings and weekends as required)
- Location: Fully remote
- Contract type: Permanent
Staff benefits:
- Annual Leave - 33 days (25 days holiday + 8 public/bank holidays)
- Mental Health days (whenever you need them, obvs)
- Flexible working (around you, not us)
- Remote working (we all are)
- Work Laptop (+ whatever else you need to do your job)
- Work Phone (we like a Google Pixel)
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Health Cash Plan + Free Counselling)
- Employee Perks (Discounts & Exclusive Deals)
Our culture is the most important thing to us – we want someone to join our team with passion, creativity, versatility, and strategy. We are looking for someone to make this role their own, to help guide our charity through the next phase of our growth, and for someone who will learn and grow with us.
Key responsibilities:
To be responsible for the effective delivery of services in the communities we serve.
- Manage all aspects of operational performance of the services in line with KPI expectations.
- Accountable for the leadership, line management responsibility and operational direction of the service delivery teams.
- Take financial responsibility for the service delivery budgets through annual budget setting, monthly reviewing, and quarterly reforecasting.
- Continually develop and review operational KPIs to ensure they drive performance and align with our strategic ambitions.
- Ensure the customer experience is measured, monitored and delivered with the expected values and behaviors across all teams.
To effectively lead, collaborate and influence to contribute to the success of Robin Cancer Trust and its people.
- Engage the teams with the vision, purpose, and strategic objectives of Robin Cancer Trust.
- Contribute to the development of strategy, business planning and prioritisation activities.
- Be an active member of the Senior Leadership Team and deputise for the CEO as needed.
- Attend and contribute to monthly board meetings.
Person specifications:
- Driven by the desire to help the germ cell cancer community.
- Professional, diplomatic, and able to make objective decisions in complex situations.
- Ability to analyse and translate performance data into operational actions.
- Ability to interpret strategic plans and models to understand their operational impact.
- Highly collaborative and confident to influence across different roles at all levels of the organisation.
- Highly motivated, resilient under pressure and able to flex and prioritise workloads.
Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:
- Strong and effective people leader.
- Experience of leading change initiatives that demonstrate operational impacts.
- Proven track record of successfully managing and flexing budgets with financial accountability.
- Experience of leading successful service delivery functions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that can be adapted for public and professional audiences.
Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience:
- Experience of working as part of a senior leadership or strategy team.
- Experience in the charity sector.
Please note: the duties outlined in this job description are not intended to be exhaustive and may be subject to periodic review and amendment to meet the needs of The Robin Cancer Trust.
Closing Date: Friday 31st May 2024
We will provide all applicants with an outcome on your application, this will usually be within 1 week of the application window closing.
The Robin Cancer Trust is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we recruit based upon capability and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
At The Robin Cancer Trust we know we are not as diverse as we want to be, so we are actively searching for people who share our passion for our mission, with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, to collectively make a difference.
If there is anything we can do to assist you in your application or preparations to be interviewed for this job vacancy, please let us know so we can ensure you have a positive and comfortable experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Remote · Based centrally in the North of England and centrally in the South of England
Closing: 12:00pm, 31st May 2024 BST
As our Training Coordinator you predominantly support the Service Delivery Managers and Support Officer in the effective planning and delivery of wheelchair skills training to meet the strategic objectives. You will work directly with young people and their families, schools, colleagues, partner organisations and professionals, delivering accredited training across the UK.
Whizz Kidz: the facts
Over 75,000 young people aren’t getting the wheelchair or support that fully meets their needs.
Without the ability to be independent young wheelchair users are restricted in their ability to socialise and participate in society.
We’re here to change that.
As the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users (9 months -25 years old), we empower young people by providing the wheelchairs, equipment, support and confidence-building experiences they need, and campaigning for a more inclusive society.
And we won’t stop until they are mobile, enabled and included.
Our vision
A society in which every young wheelchair user is mobile, enabled and included.
Our values
We are young people focused, ambitious, collaborative and inclusive.
The person
You will be part of the Young People’s Services Team who provide a range of services and activities for young wheelchair users and their families. You will have a friendly and professional approach to working with families and professionals and be highly organised to manage planning, delivery and relevant paperwork for all wheelchair skills services. To join us you will need:
Skills and knowledge
• Understanding and familiarity of good practice and law around child protection, disability discrimination and equal opportunities legislation, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection.
• The ability to teach and demonstrate wheelchair skills, using a wheelchair.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to motivate children and young people of all ages.
• The ability to deliver training using coaching/teaching skills.
Experience
• Experience of working directly with disabled children, young people and their families.
• Lived experience of being a wheelchair user and/or experience of delivering wheelchair skills training is preferable.
• Demonstratable experience of delivering training, teaching or coaching.
• Youth work experience.
• Experience of risk management procedures.
Personal qualities
• Alignment with our values – young people focused, ambitious, inclusive and collaborative.
• Passionate about supporting young wheelchair users and creating societal change.
• Ability to get on with and motivate children and young people of all ages.
• Ability to multi-task, work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good level of computer literacy, including databases.
Weekend working, travel, irregular hours and overnight stays will be required. The ability to drive and have access to a car is therefore necessary.
Please note: This post is subject to an Enhanced level DBS Disclosure, which will be sought prior to the confirmation of a job offer.
A few perks
The wellbeing of our colleagues is of paramount importance to our success as an organisation, and we want to ensure that our benefits package provides something of value for everyone, whether it is our generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing days, Healthcare cash plan, long-service awards. We hope you agree!
• Annual leave
25 days of annual leave per annum plus Bank Holiday (pro-rata for part time colleagues).
• Christmas closure
In addition to annual leave, employees get three days of paid Christmas leave.
• Pension
Automatic enrolment for all colleagues with the option to opt out. Contributions of 5% gross salary made by both Whizz Kidz and employees. We will match higher contributions of up to 6% of gross basic salary.
• Simply health
Automatic enrolment in a fully paid for cash plan that assists you with everyday health costs. This scheme is also available to your families for an extra charge.
• Season ticket loan
An interest free loan of up to £5,000 following the successful completion of the Probationary Period.
For full details and to apply, visit our website via the apply button.
Closing: 12:00pm, 31st May 2024 BST
We are looking for a fantastic leader to join the KWMC Executive team and help us evolve as an organisation. We have been founder-led since 1996 and now, with CEO Carolyn Hassan’s retirement in March 2024, we are entering a new chapter; one that will both celebrate KWMC’s legacy of community led change-making and evolve to embrace new possibilities.
We are looking for a co-leader who works with generosity and care to make amazing things happen. We hope to welcome someone who brings extensive experience of developing innovative financial, business and operational models for mission and values-led organisations. You will work alongside Creative Co-Director, Martha King, to co-lead KWMC through a process of refocusing and on into the future.
Please read through the job application pack before applying. We are asking all candidates to submit their CV and a detailed covering letter that addresses these three questions
Your background, approach and personal motivations.
Why you are interested in this job.
How you meet the job description and person specification.
‘Making fair and thriving neighbourhoods together, with arts, tech and care’
Our vision is for an environmentally engaged society with stronger connections to nature.
Our mission is to improve life chances of children and young people through a range of Outdoor Learning experiences, enabling them to learn from nature, empowering them to have a positive impact on the environment. We do this through grant support, direct delivery, research and advocacy.
As the HR Coordinator you'll play a key role in modernising our HR function, ensuring effortless people processes to support everyone in using their time and energy where it matters. Pro-actively supporting processes from recruitment to training to development and beyond, you'll be part of the driving force behind a positive workplace culture, empowering The Ernest Cook Trust team to thrive.
The Role
In this new role of HR Coordinator you'll work directly with the HR Manager,operating at the centre of our people operations. Working closely with our diverse teams across the Trust and external partners,you’ll ensure a seamless HR experience.
You'll enjoy significant autonomy while receiving full support from the HR Manager, having the freedom to grow and develop in this generalist HR position. There will be many opportunities for expanding your knowledge through on-the-job learning, coaching, and formal training in our growing organisation.
Key Accountabilities:
- Own the recruitment journey, from working with hiring managers in the crafting of job descriptions and compelling job adverts to welcoming new starters on board
- Get into the details of the employee life-cycle; onboarding, offboarding and everything in-between, making sure everyone feels valued and supported from day one
- Strive for continuous improvement in our HR processes and maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with the latest regulations
- Be involved in the development, implementation and management of supportive and user-friendly policies and procedures that are aligned with our values
- Coordinating online and face-to-face training for mandatory courses and skills development
- Alongside the HR Manager, you’ll be the go-to for colleague queries, providing guidance with consideration and confidentiality
- Supporting the HR Manager with strategic projects and programmes, including relevant HR process development
Main priorities
- Streamline our recruitment process for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, with candidate experience in mind
- Maintain accurate HR documentation, keeping everything up-to-date and in line with our standards, supporting the free-flow of information where appropriate
- Resolve employee issues with speed and compassion, keeping our colleagues happy
- Support equity and fair treatment in all HR communications and practices
Person Specification:
Specific Requirements
- Qualification or relevant experience in HR or related field
- Confident communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to address sensitive issues with tact and empathy
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to adapt to ever-changing HR priorities
- Understanding of GDPR and implications of data collection and retention
Skills and Knowledge
- Collaborative, with a confident and considered approach to problem-solving
- Detail-oriented with a talent for juggling multiple tasks
- Fluent in MS Office and familiar with HR information systems
- Flexibility to adapt and respond positively to change
- Knowledgeable about HR principles and basic employment law
ABOUT US
As a landowning educational charity, the Trust is uniquely placed to share its woodlands, farms and natural habitats to inspire a greater love and understanding of the natural world, farming and sustainability. We do this for children, young people, their families and communities, particularly those who face barriers to accessing and participating in the outdoors.
We are part of an impressive community of networks and organisations across the UK, working to help create a more environmentally engaged society. Our work is increasingly done in collaborations and partnerships with like-minded organisations, particularly with our funding partners, whose contribution significantly boosts the scale and reach of our work.
OUR PEOPLE STRATEGY At the heart of the Trust’s vision lies a commitment to cultivating a workplace where every individual thrives. Our People Strategy, a comprehensive roadmap blending our organisational goals, values, and objectives with the needs and aspirations of our workforce, serves as our guiding light towards this vision.
Through a meticulous process of data collection, feedback and analysis, we have pinpointed the following crucial areas of emphasis:
- Pay, Benefits, and Recognition
- Communications and Collaboration
- Decision-making
- Utilising Skills and Potential
- Equality and Diversity
- Environmental Impact
To address these areas effectively, we have devised a series of targeted actions, these initiatives form the backbone of our People Strategy, guiding us towards a workplace where every individual is empowered, valued, and motivated.
OUR VALUES The unique spirit of The Ernest Cook Trust is best expressed through our values:
Cultivating Connections
At the heart of our work lies the belief that meaningful and lasting change happens through the cultivation of connections. We value the relationships we build with the people and communities we serve, as well as each other and the partnerships we form with like-minded organisations. We understand that these connections create the conditions for people and places to flourish.
Freedom to Try
We embrace a culture of innovation and resilience, where both our team members and the individuals we serve have the freedom to try new things. This value encourages a dynamic and adaptable approach, nurturing trust and courage in ourselves and others.
Progressive Stewardship
We believe in responsible, forward-thinking management of our outdoor resources, as places where diversity can thrive. By actively caring for the environment, we ensure that the beauty and benefits of the outdoors are accessible to all, changing lives through individual and shared positive experiences.
Examples of our values in this role
Cultivating Connections
- Be the friendly face that welcomes new colleagues and fosters a sense of belonging. Build strong relationships with our internal and external stakeholders.
Freedom to Try
- Encourage open communication and embrace innovation as we continuously improve and grow together in our systems and processes.
Progressive Stewardship
- Implement sustainable HR practices and source talent that shares our commitment to making a positive impact.
Benefits Join our growing team at the Trust for a friendly and rewarding experience. We offer competitive salaries, a range of benefits plus a training budget for your personal growth.
We currently have around 47 members of staff based either at our Gloucestershire Head Office, across our UK landholdings and in our regional hubs (Gloucestershire, Cumbria/Lancashire, Leicestershire) or working hybridly.
Enjoy our generous benefits:
· 10% employer pension contribution (5% from employees)
· 27 days annual leave, plus statutory holidays
· Life Assurance
· Access to Employee Assistance Programme, providing
24/7 support for health, mental wellbeing, and more
· Dynamic, creative, and welcoming work environment
Working for us will involve wellies, because we firmly believe that everything is better outdoors!
How to Apply
Please upload your completed CV and Cover Letter to the link listed on the job description on our Website
(If you need to provide your application in a different format or need any further support, please contact HR)
Closing Date
Wednesday 29 May 2024 at 17:00
1st Interviews
Thursday 6 June 2024 at The Ernest Cook Trust Head Office, Fairford, Gloucestershire GL7 4JH.
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2nd Interviews
Wednesday 12 June 2024 at The Ernest Cook Trust Head Office, Fairford, Gloucestershire GL7 4JH.
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We look forward to hearing from you.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Embracing diversity is an essential part of the work of The Ernest Cook Trust. We are committed to treating everyone as a unique individual, fairly and with respect, irrespective of race, disability, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, or religion. We are committed to ensuring equality, respect, and safety for all, and prioritising the wellbeing of the children, young people and vulnerable adults we support. Our safeguarding policy can be found here.
The appointment will be subject to satisfactory background checks including Disclosure and Barring Service and relevant online searches to comply with best practices in Safeguarding, and proof of the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our client is a small public services body which is seeking to recruit a Finance Director to lead the operational running of the organisation.
Working closely with the Chief Executive, this post will be responsible for providing financial and strategic guidance to the Board, overseeing the development of the corporate plan, and also crafting a robust digital strategy to enhance operational efficiency. Of course, this will also include leading on financial initiatives, managing budgets, overseeing financial submissions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, whilst upholding robust governance and compliance, and employing internal control and risk management mechanisms.
The successful candidate will be a CCAB qualified accountant with financial acumen, experience of managing budgets and complying with sector regulation. Exceptional team leadership skills will also be important, with a key attribute being the management of multi-disciplinary teams. Strong understanding of corporate management processes and digital technologies will also be required, plus first rate interpersonal skills and the ability to rapidly build working relationships across an organisation.
For the right candidate, this role represents the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the next stage of the organisation’s development.
Who we are
We are Gunnersbury Museum & Park Development Trust - a registered charity which manages west London’s Gunnersbury Park and 21 listed buildings and structures within it.
We welcome nearly a million people to Gunnersbury each year: some for a friendly game of footy or tennis, others for the wedding of their dreams or even a local community group going down memory lane in the museum.
Gunnersbury Park & Museum hosts a variety of events from outdoor music concerts, park events and exhibitions to weddings, corporate hire, filming and photo shoots.
We could also tell you about our local history museum winning NPO status, our 186 acres of Grade II* listed parkland which has been awarded Green Flag and London In Bloom Gold, our education and community programmes, or our brand-new sports facilities.
There’s so much to be excited about at Gunnersbury and a real opportunity to help shape its future by joining our team.
Role description
As Commercial Sales & Events Coordinator you’ll provide essential administrative and operational support to the weddings and event hire team. Dealing with initial enquiries and conducting show-rounds to putting together event packages and maintaining the booking system are all in a days work. In addition, you’ll be adept at liaising with clients and suppliers, setting up for events and delivering the best possible experience to guests on the day – always making sure we deliver a first-class service. Weddings, film shoots (we can certainly name drop a few people!), event and venue hires - you’ll deliver excellent customer service and administrative support. You’ll be helping to maximize Gunnersbury’s commercial potential and ensure a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. There is real variety to this role and an opportunity to work across all areas of the estate.
Benefits:
- Salary £26k - £29k / annum
- Full time, 37.5 hrs/week, working 5 days out of 7, some evenings and weekends
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Subsidised gym membership
- 20% Retail discount
To apply for the role of Commercial Sales & Events Coordinator please send your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role via the Visit Gunnersbury website.
Closing date: 23.59 on Monday 27th May 2024
Interviews: Monday 3rd June and Tuesday 4th June 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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XLP is a youth work charity working to create positive futures for young people and at the cutting edge of tackling poverty and educational failure in inner London. We’re looking for a Senior HR Manager who will be a generalist with prior experience of working in a senior level HR capacity.
You’ll be responsible for the effective provision of comprehensive HR services for XLP, develop highly effective relationships across the team, maintaining a real understanding of their challenges. You’ll partner with Line Managers on a range of HR duties encompassing the entire employee life cycle, including updating and reviewing policies and processes, employee relations, recruitment, onboarding/ offboarding, Learning & Development and more. You’ll ensure we recruit and retain excellent staff to ensure we’re giving our best for young people.
You’ll be happy to manage all aspects of HR and the employee lifecycle and not be afraid to work autonomously and get stuck in.
About You
Key Skills:
- Significant relevant experience in Human Resources in a generalist role;
- Proven experience in managing complex employee relations cases;
- Experience with employee lifecycle procedures;
- CIPD Level 5 Qualification;
- Strong knowledge of current employment law and best practice;
- High attention to detail;
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills;
- Good level of numeracy and ability to collate data and produce information in simple formats;
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
- Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with staff at all levels;
- Ability to remain calm in challenging situations;
- Ability to carry out duties with tact and diplomacy, maintaining confidentiality at all times;
- Ability to maintain electronic filing systems.
Useful if you have:
- Experience of the youth work/charity sector;
- Experience of implementing an HRIS.
What We Offer
- 25 days annual leave, with 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive and flexible work environment
- Diverse and inclusive culture
- Generous sick and compassionate leave policies
- Enhanced maternity leave policy
How To Apply
Please click the link to apply via our website. You'll be asked to complete a short form and upload a CV and personal statement. Applications close on Wednesday the 12th of June at 12pm (midday). Please note, we reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Office Co-ordinator
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
The Organisation
The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges. We are based in London and work across five continents with some of the world’s most vulnerable people to strengthen their voices in the decision-making arenas that affect them. With more than 150 members of staff working with associates and partners around the world, IIED has been at the forefront of evidence-based policymaking in sustainable development for over 50 years.
We are currently seeking for an Office Co-ordinator to join our team in Edinburgh on a permanent, full-time basis, working 35 hours per week (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday).
Our Edinburgh office is a vibrant working environment and can support up to 25 people, although on a day-to-day basis, there are generally around eight of our colleagues working there. This is an exciting, full time office role, reporting into the Facilities and Operations Manager who is based in London.
The Benefits
- Salary of £31,960 - £38,675 per annum
- 25 days' annual leave per year, increasing with service
- Closure between Christmas and new year with additional paid holiday
- 7.5% employer's pension contributions
- An employee protection scheme offering a flexible menu of benefits
- An interest-free season-ticket loan
- A cycle-to-work scheme offering tax savings on the cost of purchasing a bike for travel to and from work
- An employee assistance programme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
- Enhanced sick pay entitlements, increasing with length of service
- Flexible working options
- Support for learning and development
- Compassionate leave up to ten days per annum
- Dependents leave
- Eye tests and glasses
- Therapy treatment
This is a brilliant opportunity for an effective administrator with a strong IT background, good knowledge of Office 365, and especially the ability to work comfortably with Excel Spreadsheet. You should have a demonstrable ability to communicate effectively across the organisational divides and the ability to support the delivery of the responsibilities of the Facilities and Operations Team and the wider organisation.
We put our employees at the forefront of our priorities which is why we offer a fantastic and extensive list of benefits. Whether you’re after financial security with enhanced parental leave and sick pay, the option for flexible and home working or excellent learning and development opportunities, we’ll make sure you’re taken care of.
So, if you want to be part of the strong foundation of our workforce and support us to deliver positive change on a global scale, then apply today!
The Role
As an Office Co-ordinator, you will assist with the smooth running of our Edinburgh office and provide the required support to the Facilities and Operations Team.
Providing a friendly and welcoming environment for staff, you will act as the first point of contact for all Edinburgh based staff, effectively dealing with staff requests relating to their working environment, including health and safety issues.
You will also provide IT support to staff, liaise with our IT provider, carry out staff building induction and training as will be required for new starters, ensuring that procedures are in place for onboarding of new staff.
Additionally, you will:
- Ensure meeting room equipment is in working order
- Arrange Edinburgh based social functions for staff
- Process invoices and track payments
- Ensure up-to-date information is available on the SharePoint Facilities intranet site
About You
To be considered as an Office Co-ordinator, you will need:
- Experience in a similar service and administration and/or office support orientated role
- Experience providing support to financial administration processes
- The ability to set up, implement and maintain office systems
- Good knowledge of IT and Office 365
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive, flexible effective planner with a can do attitude
- At a minimum, A-Levels or an equivalent level of education or equivalent experience
The closing date for this role is 26th May 2024.
Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 3rd June 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position Title: Digital Coordinator
Reference: 2387
Location: NCB promotes a hybrid, flexible way of working, staff can work remotely or from our Devon or Sheffield Research in Practice offices if they wish.
Contract: Permanent term.
Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week.
Salary: £27,824 with generous benefits package including 30 days annual leave plus Bank holidays and 3 days of Christmas closure.
About Us
Research in Practice is now a member of the National Children's Bureau family. For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.
Research in Practice works with and for professionals in the social care, health, criminal justice and higher education sectors offering resources, learning opportunities and specialist expertise. We aim to support their learning to enable people – children, young people, families, adults, carers and communities – to live good lives.
About the Role
The Digital Coordinator position supports a key role in the Web Systems team for Research in Practice supporting existing digital real estate, new developments and working with a wide range of people. Working across a range of web systems and digital products.
This role has a particular focus on providing user support, digital project administration and project management, and the involvement in a range of other work including web development testing, scoping and project delivery.
The Digital Coordinator will support a range of digital resources, systems and digital activities within the Research in Practice main website, the product that the role will focus most on. The role will suit someone with a passion for working both with technology and with people.
Applications close at 08:00am on Monday 17 June 2024.
Assessment and interviews to be conducted on Wednesday 26 June 2024.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and male candidates, as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at NCB. We strive for our workforce to be representative of the communities that we serve and we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
Please quote the job title and reference number in your application. CVs will not be accepted.
No agencies please.
You’ve got an in-depth understanding of mental health issues and substantial experience of working in a Housing and Social Care setting. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Team Manager.
Holder House is set in the leafy neighbourhood of Abingdon and provides care and support to 14 people from 18+ living with, and recovering from, enduring mental health issues. The Team Manager reports to and will be supported by the Registered Manager.
As well as ensuring the quality of service and support provided to people who use our services, you will line manage front line staff and organise any building maintenance requirements. Whether you’re carrying out an induction, undertaking an investigation, putting team development plans in place or providing support to our business development team, one thing’s for sure – you won't be short of challenge and variety. We’re currently working towards being awarded ‘Outstanding’ at our next CQC inspection and you will play an integral part in helping us to achieve this.
Substantial experience gained managing a caseload of individuals with complex needs is a given, as well as being outcome driven and able to lead by example using your firm but inclusive management style. You’re open and encouraging too and have lots of tact and diplomacy. What's more, you're great at managing conflicting priorities on time, have a flexible attitude to working hours and are willing to participate in on call arrangements. And, if you have experience of carrying out investigations, writing reports/recommendations or managing budgets, even better, although it's not essential as we offer an extensive induction and training programme for managers.
The service operates two sleep-ins per night (paid at £78.30 per 10-hour sleep-in) and an on-call rota (paid at £18.00) to cover a sleep-in/day shift in the event of absence – applicants should be flexible and available to cover sleep-ins and fill in on the on-call rota where needed.
This is a permanent full time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week.
To apply, please visit our website where you can send a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are right for the role.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. From 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship will be merging with the mental health charity Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind will then be renamed to reflect the new, bigger and better organisation.
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Established in 1936 and one of Scotland’s leading wildlife bodies, the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club is a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) with some 3500 members. Its purpose is to advance the study and appreciation of birds in Scotland by promoting their documentation, promoting interest in them, promoting their conservation, providing a focus for information about them and encouraging the appreciation of relevant creative arts.
The Club’s headquarters, which also feature a renowned ornithology library, wildlife art gallery and sales outlet, are in Aberlady, East Lothian. Fifteen nationwide Branches are led by members who organise events, outings and projects in their areas. Staff contribute a national series of events, conferences and training activities for members of all ages. Publications include the highly regarded quarterly journal Scottish Birds, mobile app (Where to Watch Birds in Scotland), regional bird reports, e-newsletters and other online media.
The Club Manager will lead and oversee all aspects of running the Club, including its small team of staff, volunteers, an annual turnover of about £350,000 and assets which include built property (HQ). They will champion and drive forward the Club’s vision and goals. There will be emphasis on strong leadership to manage and support staff, volunteers and trustees; ensuring the highest standard of services to members; planning and reporting on the annual programme of Club-wide events and developing future priorities.
KEY OBJECTIVES:
- To provide strong leadership and management in relation to staff and the provision of all aspects of the Club's delivery of services and support to its members, in line with its status and responsibilities as a SCIO.
- To liaise and work closely with the SOC’s Council and committees in their work, regularly reporting to and advising Council and Management Committee.
- To support and drive forward the continuous improvement of the Club.
- To oversee the effective running and maintenance of the Club’s headquarters in Aberlady.
- To support the Club’s network of local branches throughout Scotland.
MAIN WORK AREAS
- Lead, direct and manage our staff team (nine employees), and provide guidance and direction for volunteers and contract workers as appropriate. Includes staff work plans and annual appraisals, oversight of all HR functions and support of staff in line with good professional practice.
- Ensure the legal requirements of the SCIO are met, including preparation and submission of an Annual Report and Statement of Accounts to the Scottish charity regulator (OSCR)
- Oversee the planning and organisation of the Club’s autumn annual conference and AGM, and the joint SOC/BTO spring conference.
- Work with SOC Secretary to support the Club’s volunteer-led Council and committees, including timely production of papers, reports and minutes, as required.
- Review and update as necessary staff support for Club Branches.
- Together with relevant committees, develop and monitor forward planning for the Club.
- Ensure implementation of all H&S, safeguarding and risk management responsibilities, in line with external and internal policy and Risk Register needs. Ensure regular review of policies, advising Management Committee and ensuring awareness of them wherever necessary among Council and Committee members, staff, contractors and volunteer leaders.
- Work with the Office Manager to ensure compliance with all necessary measures for the maintenance and management of Waterston House and its users.
- Ensure appropriate insurance cover for all relevant Club needs, including property, people, events and activities.
- Oversee the staff role in contributing to preparation and monitoring of our annual budget, reporting regularly to relevant committees.
- Oversee and support as appropriate all Club publications and media activities, including its website, Scottish Birds, newsletters and other communications.
- Ensure that statutory Data Protection requirements and obligations are met.
- Ensure that the Club’s IT infrastructure is adequate, robust and up to date.
- Explore additional avenues for Club funding, make recommendations to the Club office bearers and Council.
- Contribute to the Club’s approach to national Equality, Diversity & Inclusion policies and Net Zero targets.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate may be expected to demonstrate:
- An understanding of the needs and responsibilities of charities and volunteer-led membership bodies.
- Demonstrable team management, leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to both plan and report on organisational work programmes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Event (e.g. conference) management skills.
- Confidence with IT systems, including proficiency with Microsoft Office 365. Experience of CRM software would be advantageous.
- A general understanding of priorities for ornithology in Scotland.
Please use a covering letter to describe how you meet the person specification.
The SOC exists to promote the study, enjoyment and conservation of wild birds and their habitats across Scotland.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.