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The Diocesan Safeguarding Team supports parishes and senior clergy to safeguard children and adults who may be at risk of abuse and neglect, and those in abusive relationships.
As a vital part of the safeguarding team, the Training Administrator supports the department through a variety of tasks from the booking and administration of safeguarding training courses run by the Diocese and content management for the training webpages through to the maintenance of the personal safeguarding training record database.
If you have excellent IT skills, the ability to effectively prioritise and manage your workload, matched with a conscientious and flexible approach, then this may be the opportunity for you.
In return, you can expect to receive a generous annual leave entitlement, inclusion in a non-contributory pension scheme and season ticket loan.
Please refer to the Information Pack available on the link below for the full job description, person specification and information on the Diocese.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
Training
- In conjunction with the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, facilitate a safeguarding learning and development programme for the diocese aligned with the national church Learning and Development Framework, Church Safeguarding Standards, reflecting the specific safeguarding responsibilities of those in role.
- To administer all lay and clergy safeguarding training run by the Diocese in line with above, in approximately 80 sessions a year. This includes: producing a deadlines document; administers the sessions on Zoom / Teams, posting courses on Eventbrite and operating as content manager for publicity on the Diocesan website.
- To administer bookings for training courses; copy course materials and respond to emails and queries on training matters, ensure compliance of work submission required before and after courses.
- Log entry of all course participants onto a database to ensure each person has a personal safeguarding training record, and each parish has a safeguarding training profile.
General Administrative
- Work with IT and Information and Data Manager position to produce reports for the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser on safeguarding training issues and trends, and annual statistics represented in charts and graphs for inclusion in the annual safeguarding review.
- Produce quarterly reports on training compliance for Archdeacons and the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel meetings.
- Helping to organise and minute meetings when the safeguarding administrator is not available/on leave.
- Support the safeguarding team with other tasks and projects as identified by the Safeguarding Administrator or Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser.
If you are interested in applying, please download the full job information pack, which contains the person specification
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
- Managing the diary of the Director of Communications, including making appointments, resolving, or escalating any calendar conflicts, coordinating team meetings, room bookings, hospitality and travel arrangements where appropriate.
- Supporting the Director of Communications with inbox management.
- Providing administrative assistance to other members of the Communications team.
- Being present on site for Communications events such as press conferences to meet and greet and to ensure smooth running of events.
- Supporting team members with research administration as required - producing, collating, and delivering materials in line with the brief and deadlines.
- Taking responsibility for managing and maintaining an effective records management system for the Communications team.
- Proactively manage, review, and improve office procedures, including electronic filing systems, department processes, and policies, on an ongoing basis. Resolve or escalate any issues as appropriate.
- Developing and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and stakeholders within the Communications teams across the Palaces and Dioceses.
- Carrying out any other duties as required.
- Proven ability to manage diaries and administrative experience reporting to a manager or Director.
- Experience of liaising with a wide range of people in the course of work, including at a senior level.
- Good level of interpersonal and social skills.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel and the internet, as well as a networked computer system and ability to use IT to find creative solutions.
- Excellent organisational skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy, working well to deadlines.
- Ability to work comfortably with competing priorities - to reprioritise work when required, use problem solving skills to deal with issues if they arise.
- Strong sense of responsibility and integrity so that work produced is of a consistently high standard, with fast response times.
- Good judgement in dealing with urgent and complex matters across a wide range of issues.
- Forward thinking with effective planning and electronic file management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Comfortable communicating with senior colleagues and stakeholders.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Good interpersonal and team working skills with a positive attitude.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Significant experience providing personal support to a manager at a senior level.
- Experience of preparing papers for committees, planning events and meetings.
- Interest in the structures and ministry of the Church of England and the role it plays in the life of the nation.
- Interest in news and current affairs.
- A salary of £38,918 plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus three additional days.
- Flexible working hours and location, with an expectation of at least 3 days per week in our office in Westminster.
- Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
Citizens Advice Kingston is an innovative, welcoming and friendly local Citizens Advice office, and we provide a high quality advice and information service to local people across a range of topics.
We operate a hybrid model of working which is heavily reliant on digital elements. The post holder will work with the Chief Executive and other senior staff to lead the team in maintaining and developing effective models of administration.
The ability to work remotely as required and also support and supervise others using remote systems is essential to this role. Remote working systems rely significantly on the use of IT over a range of applications so a positive and creative approach to digital services and systems is essential.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and you will be responsible for the smooth running of the administration of the organisation.
We are looking for someone with strong administrative skills and excellent computer skills, who is an effective communicator with experience of building relationships at all levels. You must also have experience of managing a diverse workload, and have strong planning and organisational skills.
Closing Date: 5pm on 21st May Interviews: 24th May
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Empower People to Live Fulfilling Lives:
Would you like to join a passionate team on a mission to revolutionise healthcare. This organisation invests in groundbreaking research, delivers exceptional services, and champions the needs of those they serve, creating a future filled with hope and possibility.
The Finance team is undergoing several transformative projects for 2024. These initiatives will streamline systems, processes, and support, ultimately creating a more effective and responsive experience.
Your Finance Systems Administrator Benefits Will Include:
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible hours, work environments, and practices that prioritise your well-being.
- Health & Wellbeing Support: Access confidential 24/7 assistance with mental health, legal, and financial matters through our Employee Assistance Programme, plus a cash plan.
- Growth & Development: Continuously learn and develop with comprehensive learning and personal development opportunities.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy competitive annual leave with the option to buy or sell up to five days per year.
- Retirement Security: A pension plan and significant employer contribution (up to 10%).
- Financial Security: Feel secure with a Life Assurance plan worth four times your salary.
Your Daily Tasks Will Include:
- Maintaining and developing finance & procurement software systems.
- Configuring and setting up ERP systems.
- Managing user access and financial controls.
- Collaborating within the finance team to improve processes and improve systems.
- Monitoring system performance and ensuring data integrity.
- Designing reports and dashboards for decision-making.
- Providing end-user training on finance systems.
- Assisting with monthly reconciliations, resolution of control accounts, budgeting and forecasting and providing audit support
Skills and Experience Required:
- Experience in an accounting environment integrating systems.
- Advanced Excel skills and database understanding.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to identify solutions, understand needs, and adapt.
- Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Skills to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
- Experience in working in a finance team.
Do you see yourself excelling in this role? If your skills and experience align with the job description, we encourage you to submit your CV without delay.
This is an opportunity for a talented Finance System Administrator to take their career to the next level. Professional development will take place in Chesterfield and may require occasional travel and overnight stays (all expenses paid).
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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The role
You will be responsible for the day to day running of the local office, managing referrals calls from people who are bereaved, supporting volunteers with service delivery and ensuring effective recording and management of relevant systems and processes.
This post is based In Foyle Office and will manage meeting spaces across Western Trust area for service delivery. ability to travel independently across NI will be required.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
- Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
- Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
Your application must consist of a CV, monitoring form and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages.
The closing date for applications is Friday 24th May 2024, with interviews taking place week commencing Monday 3rd June 2024.
Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by Friday 31st May 2024 unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role
The Operations Administrator will support the Ada Lovelace Institute in the management of processes relating to finance, human resources, grants, and information administration.
The role will build strong relationships with the Nuffield Foundation’s HR, Finance and IT functions to help ensure shared processes are administered. Additionally, the Operations Administrator will work closely with staff across Ada, making sure it is a collaborative and supportive place to work.
About you
You will have experience of previously working in administrative roles, and have knowledge of office systems and processes. You will enjoy working with teams and be comfortable of working with a range of people across multiple workstreams. You will have excellent organisational and planning skills, be comfortable juggling different tasks and be a confident communicator.
Above all you will be someone who is proactive, willing to 'muck in' when needed and be able to work in a collaborative and inclusive style.
For further information about the role, please click through to the vacancy listing on our website.
About us
The Ada Lovelace Institute is an independent research institute funded and incubated by the Nuffield Foundation since 2018. Our mission is to ensure data and artificial intelligence work for people and society. We do this by building evidence and fostering rigorous debate on how data and AI affect people and society. We recognise the power asymmetries that exist in ethical and legal debates around the development of data-driven technologies and seek to level those asymmetries by convening diverse voices and creating a shared understanding of the ethical issues arising from data and AI. Finally, we seek to define and inform good practice in the design and deployment of AI technologies.
The Institute has emerged as a leading independent voice on the ethical and societal impacts of data and AI. We have built relationships in the public, private and civil society sectors in the UK and internationally. Please find details of our work here.
Our research takes an interconnected approach to issues such as power, social justice, distributional impact and climate change (read our strategy to find out more), and our team have a wide range of expertise that cuts across policy, technology, academia, industry, law and human rights. We value diversity in background, skills, perspectives and life experiences. As part of the Nuffield Foundation, we are a small team with the practical support of an established organisation that cares for its employees.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 09:30am (BST) on Monday 20th May 2024, with interviews scheduled to take place on the 30th and/or 31st May 2024.
We are committed to inclusive working practices and during the application process we commit to:
- As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer a guaranteed first stage interview for disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role.
- making any reasonable adjustments – for example providing documents in different formats, arranging for a sign language interpreter for interviews etc.
- paying for travel costs (and any childcare or care costs) for interviews where in-person attendance is required.
Our benefits package includes:
- 28 days (pro rated) annual leave entitlement (with the option to buy or sell leave).
- A salary exchange pension scheme that offers employer contributions of up to 11%.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Family leave policies that provide an enhanced level of pay.
- Cycle to work scheme and loans towards season tickets.
- Frequent opportunities for learning and development (including options for coaching and mentoring)
- Support with your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including an employee assistance provider, a private GP service, personal health reviews with Bupa, a will and funeral planning service and a staff network of trained Mental Health First Aiders.
- Staff peer groups and social networks. Staff peer groups and social networks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location: Home or office (Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire) working available. This role is available fully remotely.
Hours of work: This role is offered between 15 and 36.25 hours per week. This will be discussed with candidates at the interview.
Contract: This is a temporary position. Because of the uncertainty of the availability of funding, the Company cannot at this stage confirm exactly how long this will be for and cannot guarantee you any minimum or maximum period of employment.
*Candidates should be able to start as soon as possible and no later than 29 May 2024
About the role
The Welfare Scheme Assessor will be a part of a small, but committed team with big ambitions that works cohesively and effectively together to get things done.
You’ll be an important and valued member of the team and, with the support of North Lincolnshire Citizens Advice, will be responsible for ensuring client focused outcomes are met in a pressurised environment.
You’ll be the first point of contact for residents applying for support from the welfare assistance scheme. You’ll offer applicants a holistic assessment designed to maximise household income, reduce expenditure and build greater financial wellbeing.
You’ll enable people to move as quickly as possible to problem resolution and to manage their essential needs so they are less likely to fall into debt and manage cost of living increases.
You’ll be responsible for making decisions on applications for financially based welfare support and will administer funds to households who would otherwise struggle to buy food or pay essential utility bills or meet other essential living costs.
You’ll enable people to take control of their financial wellbeing and signpost them to local statutory services and community groups that provide practical, social and emotional support.
What we offer our staff
We provide an employee assistance scheme managed by LifeWorks. Benefits include:
- 24/7 - 365 telephone helpline
- LifeWorks online support website
- LifeWorks app
- 6 sessions of face to face counselling per issue – unlimited issues per annum
- Employee legal helpline
- Consulting services – financial, debt advice, housing, relocation, parenting, eldercare, work performance, health and wellness advice and much more
- Childcare and eldercare matching service
- Savings on everyday purchases and life events
- Access for family members and dependants – excluding counselling and legal advice
Annual leave: Annual leave is 25 days from 1st January to 31st December, plus 8 bank holidays. We offer additional long service leave of 5 days after 4 years of employment
How to apply:
The recruitment process and how to apply You should submit:
- A CV no longer than two pages
- Cover letter detailing how your skills and experience will help you in the role.
Applicants will be assessed and interviews offered on a rolling basis.
Are you a skilled administrator with excellent attention to detail? Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills? Do you enjoy working with a range of stakeholders in a fast moving environment?
We're now looking for a Governance Administrator to join our team! You'll provide essential administrative support to our Governance Manager, board of Trustees and Executive Leadership Team.
Your responsibilities will include co-ordinating essential administrative tasks: preparation, collation and distribution of agendas, meeting information packs, minutes and reports and managing actions following board and committee meetings. You will also provide diary management support to the Board of Trustees. Additionally, you will assist in organising key events such as the Annual General Meeting and trustee elections.
You will support the Governance Manager in maintaining our Companies House and Charity Commission records, as well as overseeing the Board of Trustees internal communications.
In addition to supporting the Governance Manager in delivering on the Association's governance functions, you'll be a valued member of the wider CEO Office Team.
If you're organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting charitable causes, we'd love to hear from you.
Hybrid Working Expectations: Minimum 1 day per week office attendance, with occasional travel to our London office and events
(Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business needs.)
What are we looking for?
We need a skilled administrator who can effectively support our Board and CEO team.
As a proactive and confident individual, you'll excel in managing multiple and competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality. Your strong IT skills, particularly in MS Office applications, will be essential for this role.
Effective communication is key. You'll be liaising with senior stakeholders and external contacts through email, phone, Microsoft Teams, virtual and face-to-face meetings and events. Strong written communication skills are particularly important as this role will involve minuting meetings.
Flexibility is also crucial, as occasional out-of-office hours and travel to external venues, may be required.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Recruitment Pack.
Our Benefits
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
- Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
- Life assurance
- Confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes to include:
- Cycle to work
- Buy and sell annual leave
- BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Administration experience. If you have previous governance administration experience, please include this.
- Strong written communication skills (writing emails and minute-taking)
- Ability to effectively manage conflicting priorities.
- Diary management.
Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.
Alternative Applications
To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please email your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement aspect.
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.
Important Information
Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.
We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
What would we like…?
Do you have a track record of delivering accurate, reliable, administrative and project support in a fast moving environment?
We are looking for someone with experience of working in a collaborative way to join the Marketing and Brand team as Project Administrator on a 12-month fixed term contract basis. You'll support the day-to-day running of the team by providing effective administration and project planning.
This role is varied and the successful postholder will be responsible for scheduling external and internal meetings, liaising with key internal and external stakeholders, preparing reports, setting agendas and minute taking for meetings and financial administration. You'll also work with the Project Lead to provide project support to achieve implementation of key improvement projects.
We would like you to:
- Support the Marketing and Brand Director and Project Lead with managing project workflow (for example task tracking, updating and delegating tasks), sourcing and collating feedback and reporting as required.
- Manage the Director Marketing and Brand’s diary including booking meetings, setting and minute-taking for key meetings.
- Organising regular team meetings and events such as away days (booking meeting spaces, agenda, refreshments, liaising with attendees, etc)
- Process our credit card costs and keep our budget tracker updated.
Working in a hybrid way, you’ll be attached to either our Birmingham, London or Manchester office and will report to the Project Lead. In line with our current ways of working, you’ll be expected to be in the office at least 1 day a month, in addition to team days and this may be reviewed by Ambition.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
To succeed in this role you'll have an helpful attitude, with the ability to take initiative to lead or support on projects as required, and you'll identify opportunities to improve operations. Our ideal candidate will have the ability to manage multiple, competing demands, prioritising as appropriate.
Whilst an interest in Marketing and Communications is desirable, it is not essential for applying to this role. Rather, you'll have proven experience of minute taking, preparing reports and PowerPoint presentations.
What’s in it for you….?
- Competitive annual salary
- Professional development for all staff
- 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and 'winter shut down’ at the end of December/beginning of January
- Employer pension contribution of 11%
- Agile, hybrid working culture, so you can manage when and where you work
- Staff affinity networks that help keep equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
- Blind recruitment process to ensure equality and fairness in our hiring
- Enhanced maternity pay after a year’s service
- Shared parental leave package
- Access to free, confidential 24/7 wellbeing and support line
- Comfortable and collaborative workspaces in the city centres of Manchester, Birmingham and London
- Work-from-home technology package to support hybrid working
- Interest free season ticket / bike loans
About you
We don’t expect the person we hire to have all of the following, but this should give you a sense of what would enable you to thrive in this role and in our organisation:
You should apply for this role if:
- You care deeply about educational disadvantage and being part of an organisation that challenges inequality
- You have a good work ethic and strive to make a difference in the job you do
- You always give maximum effort to understand and meet the needs of our partners and participants
- You always have a great attitude so we “can do” for all our colleagues, partners and participants
- You are open to feedback and learning because we want to keep getting better
- You work with your initiative to bring new ideas and a fresh perspective
- You are well organised and can prioritise work that will have the greatest impact
You'll love working at Ambition if…
- You want a career with a person-centred organisation with a cause at its heart.
- You have a collaborative work ethos, bring warmth and good humour to work and constructive outlook to every situation
- You enjoy working in a fast-moving workplace, with a great support structure around you
- You would like to grow with an ambitious organisation as it progresses over time
- Want flexibility in how you work – splitting your time between one of our offices and remote working and managing your own working patterns to get the job done.
How to apply…
Applications will be considered for all office locations.
All applications must be received by the closing date 23:59 on 7 May 2024.
Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and the most vulnerable in our society and, as such, we are unable to employ individuals with relevant convictions, including the following: a conviction for an offence involving violence or dishonesty, of a sexual nature or against minors, or for any other offence that is relevant to the nature of the services provided by our organisation.
As an employer, we have a responsibility to prevent illegal working in the UK by ensuring that our employees have the right to work in the UK. Therefore, as part of the recruitment process to verify your eligibility you will be required to produce relevant documentation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Exciting opportunity to join Diverse city in the newly created role of Development Manager to act as the key point of contact for matters relating to the development and implementation of their fundraising strategy supporting the Senior Leadership team.
Please view our candidate pack for full details of the role responsibilities and skills and experience required. The pack is also available in BSL and Audio format. The candidate pack is available as an application resource below or when you click on Quick Apply.
Job Responsibilities
Key areas include:
- Trusts and foundations
- Individual and corporate giving
- Event planning
- Good practice, such as ethical fundraising
- General
Trust and foundations
- Update the trusts and foundations database and managing the pipeline of activity
- Prepare tailored applications to trusts and foundations
- Manage reporting deadlines to funders
- Work closely with the artistic teams and Executive Director to shape proposals
- Create budgets working with the Executive Director, Finance Director, Artistic Directors and Project Leads
Individual and Corporate Giving
- Create individual giving schemes, exploring the potential for new initiatives such as membership and legacy programmes
- Cultivate relationships with potential individuals and steward donors
- Research potential corporate supporters – both corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sponsorship
- Pitch to potential donors and supporters
Event Planning
- Create a programme of cultivation events which could:
- thank and nurture existing donors
- act as a precursor to giving
- introduce individuals and companies to potential campaigns
- begin new relationship development
Good practice, such as ethical fundraising
- Development of an ethical fundraising statement, in partnership with Executive and Board
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations
- Supporting team in being part of a fundraising culture
General
- Day to day management of fundraising budget, creating and monitoring income targets and delivering compelling company messaging around charitable giving on and offline.
Ideal candidates will have skills and experience as shown in the candidate pack including:
- Evidence of alignment with charity’s vision, mission, values and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Lived experience of disabling or marginalising barriers.
- Understanding and experience of performing arts landscape, key figures, organisations and funders.
- A curious, inclusive, flexible and collaborative working style with proven ability to work as part of a team across all levels..
- Clear communicator, team player, tolerant of other views.
- Fundraising track record, delivering against targets (in a similar sized arts or not-for-profit) and of securing significant donations at the five-figure level or more.
- Experience of monitoring and reporting against targets and managing budgets.
- Adept at supporting and structuring negotiations and at building relationships with stakeholders including Arts Council England.
- Thorough knowledge of the relevant fundraising legislation, regulations and financial issues and fundraising obligations of arts charities/Arts Council National Portfolio Organisations.
- Strong literacy, administrative, time management and organisational skills.
- Proactive approach to continuing professional development.
- Experience of dealing with public sector organisations at a senior level.
- Membership of relevant educational and/or professional bodies.
To Apply
Please submit your CV, and one side of A4 or record up to 3 minutes of audio or video telling us why you fit this role. The link for video upload is in the candidate pack
People from the global majority, who are LGBTQIA+, disabled and/or from working class or low socio-economic backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.
We guarantee interviews to all candidates identifying as D/deaf or disabled who meet the person specification outlined
Please review the candidate pack before applying. There are links within the pack if you want to submit a video or request an alternative version (BSL and Audio available).
The cover letter/one side A4 supporting statement or video is an essential part of the application.
Diverse City is a performing arts company where social justice and culture meet.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The purpose of this role is to provide administrative support for Global Black Thrive involvement in the Culture of Care Programme liaising with the Lived Experience Advisors, the Race Equity Lead, Neurodiverse Connections, the Royal College of Psychiatrists and NHS England.
This will include HR, Operations and Admin functions relating to the Culture of Care (CoC) Programme and will include managing systems to efficiently run the business and achieve strategic objectives agreed by Black Thrive Board of Directors.
The role will be the first point of contact for our CoC team, organising travel and accommodation, managing HR and office queries.
You may be involved in managing onboarding and offboarding, preparing employment contracts (Full-time and/or part-time, zero hours and/or fixed terms contracts), checking and following right-to-work in the UK, and administrating DBS checks.
You will be working with the HR and Admin Manager in Global Black Thrive and may be required to assist in wider team activities where required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a dynamic and driven Business Development Manager who can spearhead our fundraising initiatives, lead the development of new projects and support organisational change to facilitate the growth of our services.
You will be part of the Senior Leadership Team, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation to maximise the positive impact that we have on our member’s lives. Starting with a strong foundation to build upon, you will lead on fundraising activities and service development to support our exciting new strategy.
Bexley Mencap is a small and dynamic local charity focused exclusively on supporting people with a learning disability and their families. Our vision is that people with a learning disability are respected, valued and empowered to live life to the full.
This is an exciting time to join our organisation; we are entering into year 2 of an ambitious new strategy, have a range of new opportunities on the horizon and are actively expanding and developing the support and services that we provide.
About the role
As the Business Development Manager, you’ll be part of the Senior Leadership Team. You’ll do everything to make sure that we have the capacity and resources we need to deliver on our strategy and ensure that every person with a learning disability can live life to the full. You will play a pivotal role in driving the growth and sustainability of the organisation helping us to build upon our strong reputation and existing relationships.
This is an exciting time to join our team with a lot of opportunities to grow our existing services and develop new, flexible services which offer a range of options to members and carers. You will be central to supporting our team to adapt to new ways of working and evolving how we deliver change in the future. Depending on your success in the role there will be opportunity to extend the contract and/or number or hours at a later date.
About You
We are seeking a driven and determined candidate with proven experience in fundraising or business development ideally gained from the voluntary sector. Our ideal candidate has an enthusiastic attitude as well as experience in developing and growing services. We are looking for someone who aligns with our mission and we ask that all our staff live our organisation’s values and demonstrate them in their day-to-day work.
You will need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to enable you to build authentic relationships with members, donors, partners and commissioners. You will also need experience in leading change within an organisation, supporting our team on our journey of growth and sustainability.
You will need to be approachable, organised and have excellent communication skills with good IT skills to be able to excel in fundraising.
What we offer
We offer a range of benefits including discounts at local shops and restaurants (through a Blue Light Card), training and development opportunities and flexible working. We also offer 22 days holiday plus all English bank holidays as well as a variety of other leave such as volunteering days and enhanced carers leave.
Duties Include:
Fundraising and project development:
· Lead the implementation of Bexley Mencap’s Fundraising Strategy; reviewing existing fundraising strategies, identifying opportunities for development and introducing innovative strategies to achieve fundraising goals.
· Research and pursue new funding opportunities; including grants, legacies and social enterprise/earned income opportunities.
· Develop compelling cases for support, tailoring funding bids and applications accordingly
· Develop and maintain funding pipelines, providing reports to the Trustee Board
· Support and line manage part-time member of the team (may be required to support more staff if the role grows/adapts)
· Support the Chief Executive in extending and strengthening relationships with existing partners and developing new relationships
· Ensure all fundraising initiatives adhere to best practices, ethical guidelines and legislation
· Identify and evaluate opportunities for new projects and initiatives aligned with the mission and objectives of the organisation.
· Lead the development of project proposals, including conducting needs assessments, defining project scopes, and establishing timelines and budgets.
· Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful project implementation and delivery.
Organisational Change and Growth:
· Work closely with the senior leadership team to identify areas for organisational growth and improvement.
· Champion initiatives aimed at enhancing organisational capacity, efficiency, and sustainability.
· Support change management processes to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
· Coach, motivate and guide staff and volunteers
Other:
· To be familiar with and work within the organisation and the service’s values policies and procedures, maintaining records and reports accordingly.
· To be a part of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting the wider team in the absence of other management.
· To attend and participate in team meetings, supervisions, appraisals and training as required
To support anti-discrimination policies and procedures and promote equality of opportunity at all times.
To provide support and opportunities to people with a learning disability and their families. We raise awareness and promote community understanding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Who we are:
We all want to know where we’re from, to solve the mysteries of our past, to connect with people whose lives lead to ours, to feel as they felt, and to wonder what we would have done in their place.
The Society of Genealogists is an educational charity founded in 1911, and is the custodian of an extensive and exciting collection of diverse historical and modern physical and digital records. We have a unique purpose: to help people discover their place in history. We preserve the records of everyday lives and make them available to anyone wanting to understand where they’ve come from - grassroots sources,rich data of unlikely origin, exceptional assets that capture the unfolding, unofficial history of us all.
Benefits:
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Opportunity to work with a warm and friendly team of volunteers and staff
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Twenty-five days of annual leave pro rata per annum, as well as Bank Holidays
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Contribution towards eyecare costs
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Access to member benefits of the Society of Genealogists
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Pension scheme
Location: Based at our Research Hub in the heart of London, 40 Wharf Road, N1 7GS The role requires on-site office work, although there is some flexibility for working from home.
Purpose:
You will be an integral part of our team, bringing together our professional staff with our immensely valuable and experienced volunteers. You will engage with our existing volunteer team, recruit new volunteers for various opportunities within the charity, and match people with volunteer activities as they arise, making sure that volunteers have fulfilling and purposeful projects to work on.
Key accountabilities:
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Maintain register of volunteers in Outlook and One Drive in compliance with GDPR
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Ensure that volunteers are engaged in meaningful duties directly related to the objectives of the Society
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Respond to requests from staff for volunteer engagement in particular activities (e.g. poll books indexing, library inventory, magazine content)
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Organise occasional Zoom training sessions for projects and maintain organic resources and procedures
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Liaise with proofreaders in the development and maintenance of indexing guidelines
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Allocate, distribute and collect project work and arrange proofreading
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Maintain volunteer page of our website and volunteer forms
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Supply brief text to magazine and newsletter to encourage volunteering
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Write and publish occasional articles for the website about particular categories of volunteer work
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Monitor and maintain volunteer forum
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Write and distribute volunteer e-newsletter
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Write text for newsletter about volunteer achievements and engagement
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Provide statistics and notes on volunteer achievements in the Dispatch e-newsletter
Background and experience:
Essential
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Good presentation and training skills
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Good time management and organisational skills
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Good multi-tasking skills with the ability to deal with and prioritise multiple requests.
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Personable, with the ability to form different relationships and demonstrated ability to enthuse others
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Preparedness to be flexible and a commitment to team work
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Knowledge of issues affecting volunteers
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Excellent computer skills; experience using dropbox and OneDrive
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Strength in problem solving and the ability to maximise limited resources
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Ability to resolve problems/issues tactfully and effectively
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Experience of volunteer coordination
Desirable
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Experience writing newsletters and reports.
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Experience working and updating forums
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Experience writing newsletters and reports
Please provide a cover letter outlining why your experience is suited to the role based on our Essential and Desirable experience outlined in the advert. Please give an example of each one where possible.
We Are Survivors are looking for an individual, who has the passion, motivation, and keen eye for detail to come and join its ever-growing (and utterly amazing) Central Operations Directorate, as our new Admin Co-Ordinator.
For the past 15 years, We Are Survivors has provided survivor-focused therapeutic and advocacy support to male victims/survivors of sexual abuse, rape, and sexual exploitation. More recently, we have been commissioned by NHS England to provide trauma-informed support within each North West prison establishment.
Each of the incredible survivors and individuals that walks through our doors or requests our support, begins their journey by completing a referral, you will help support the processing of these – from referral opening to closure. As well as supporting the Operations Team in the maintenance of high-quality client data and providing other general administrative functions that helps the running of our support services.
In return for your time, experience, and commitment to the organisation, you will receive an annual salary of £24,150; 25 days annual leave (increasing annually by 1 day to max of 30 days) plus bank holidays; birthday leave; company sick pay; monthly supervision; pension contribution; and a range of benefits and training opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Title: Capacity Development Officer
Contract Type: Employee, full time
Contract Duration: Fixed term contract (until April 2025, subject to renewal)
Reporting to: Capacity Development Manager
Location: UK – combination of home-based and working from London office. Applicants must have a valid UK work authorisation.
Application deadline: Friday 17th May 2024
About the NCD Alliance
The NCD Alliance (NCDA) is a global civil society alliance of 400+ civil society members across 80 countries dedicated to supporting a world free from preventable suffering, disability and death caused by noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Over 14 years, NCDA has built a reputation as a leading global advocacy organisation on NCDs, a global thought leader on NCD policy and practice, a convener and mobiliser of the NCD civil society movement, a partner to governments and the World Health Organization and other United Nations agencies, and an advocate for meaningful involvement of people living with NCDs.
Job description
The Capacity Development unit seeks a Capacity Development Officer to support the implementation of the Our Views, Our Voices initiative, specifically the emerging capacity development work on equity. The Our Views, Our Voices initiative is a flagship initiative of the NCDA and people living with NCDs dedicated to promoting the meaningful involvement of people living with NCDs in the NCD response, supporting and enabling individuals to share their views to take action and drive change. It seeks to break down stigma and discrimination, equipping people living with NCDs with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to be change agents at local and global levels.
Designing equitable solutions for NCDs requires reaching those left furthest behind, adopting rights-based approaches, and applying principles of meaningful involvement of people living with NCDs to redress power imbalances. Putting people and communities at the centre allows to identify how different drivers and lived experiences interact and to identify solutions to the barriers faced in accessing care across the continuum and in achieving equity.
NCDA recently published an NCD Equity Framework to provide community advocates with an introduction to what health equity means in the context of NCDs and adding an equity lens to advocacy on NCDs. It identifies eight priority areas for advancing health equity for NCDs addressing common barriers to equity. To accompany the Framework NCDA has produced a Practical Guide.To support civil society and community advocates operationalize a health equity lens for NCD advocacy, NCDA has developed an accompanying Practical Guide for NCD Community Advocates. This guides advocates to develop an NCD Equity Report using an NCD Health Equity Assessment Tool to establish a foundation for advocacy efforts in this area.
The Capacity Development Officer will support the roll-out of the equity work with national alliances via a new grant to support national alliances conduct an NCD equity assessment, produce an NCD equity report and add an equity lens to advocacy efforts in-country to support more equitable NCD responses and ensure the most vulnerable populations are reached. The role will strengthen capacity of national alliances by supporting the delivery of training on equity and broader Our Views, Our Voices training. The role will also provide support to global advocacy and accountability efforts ensuring close linkages with national level work on the theme of equity.
The Capacity Development Officer will work with people living with NCDs, Our Views, Our Voices advocates, national and regional alliances, the Capacity Development unit, colleagues in the policy, advocacy, accountability and communications units, and other stakeholders for the fulfilment of its responsibilities. The ideal candidate will bring an understanding and experience of advocacy, global health and equity, communications, grant administration and overall programme management.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates passionate about meaningful involvement, advocacy and supporting country-level community engagement initiatives, working for a respected civil society organisation, engaging with inspiring advocates, national and regional stakeholders, and getting involved in priority NCD-related global health and development issues.
NCDA seeks applicants with suitable experience and background for a full-time role as Capacity Development Officer. This position reports to the UK-based Capacity Development Manager. This position is possible thanks to NCD Alliance’s partnerships with Bristol Myers Squibb and with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency and is subject to yearly renewal. The role is based in London, UK, and is open to UK citizens and other applicants who already possess a valid work authorisation. The Capacity Development Officer would be mainly home-based/remote with the expectation to work from the London office 1 day a week.
Core responsibilities
• Support the Capacity Development unit in grant administration duties, including grantee communications, grant awards and compliance, grantee reporting and monitoring and evaluation.
• Support the organisation of the Our Views, Our Voices equity trainings, webinars, and events as required, including participant support, administrative functions, supporting curriculum development and evaluation.
• Support advocacy capacity of national and regional NCD alliances by aligning the Our Views, Our Voices initiatives with the NCDA Advocacy Institute.
• Support global advocacy and accountability efforts, as led by the Policy, Advocacy and Accountability unit ensuring linkages with national and regional level work.
• Provide information on country level equity work in support of NCDA’s partnerships and membership efforts to leverage and further NCDA’s work in this area.
• Support meaningful involvement of people living with NCDs at national, regional, and global level, boosting ongoing advocacy efforts and linking in with ongoing work part of the NCD Advocacy Institute.
• Provide written content to promote and support the Our Views, Our Voices initiative, particularly on the theme of equity, through NCDA communication channels, including the Our Views, Our Voices digital platform and support the development of key knowledge resources.
• Stay current on health equity issues, best practices, and emerging trends on the topic of health equity.
• Maintain regular communications with relevant key stakeholders, including regional and national NCD alliances, Our Views, Our Voices advocates for advocacy and network updates relating to the initiative, as well as for mobilisation in relevant global opportunities.
• Handle administrative responsibilities and Capacity Development work as needed.
• Provide support at capacity development meetings as required, including administrative and content development support.
• Look for opportunities to showcase the Our Views, Our Voices initiative in events and platforms.
Experience and skills
- Advanced university degree in public health, international relations, public policy, or similar, with a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant job-related non-profit experience.
- Demonstrated interest and understanding of health equity and social determinants of health; knowledge of global health and noncommunicable diseases would be ideal.
- International work experience highly desired, as well as professional knowledge of advocacy, grant administration, policy and/or programmes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international team environment.
- Excellent organisation and strategic planning skills, and ability to successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Capacity to work sensitively in a global setting and with people and organisations representing those living with NCDs.
- Excellent written and communications skills in English – foreign language skills are a plus (Spanish and /or French).
- Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Diversity and inclusion are a priority at the NCD Alliance. We are committed to cultivating a fair and healthy environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.