Office Coordinator Jobs in Camberwell, Greater London
Do you have a passion for working with people and the ability to empathise with others?
The Bereavement Support Service at St Mungo’s is available to all our clients, we offer a range of bereavement support including training, team debriefs and emotional support to colleagues and clients.
We are now looking for someone to join the team as a Bereavement Care Coordinator for a 12 month fixed term contract until 6 June 2025 (Maternity Cover).
Bereavement is cited in the top 10 reasons that contribute to homelessness; therefore, we are here to help support both clients and staff to process loss in all its complicated forms. In the role of Bereavement Care Coordinator, you will be responsible for:
- Providing 1:1 emotional support sessions and counselling to clients who have experienced bereavement.
- Support staff teams who have experienced a client death, by facilitating team emotional support sessions.
- Delivering bereavement training and providing advice and guidance to internal teams and external organisations.
In this role, you will be required to travel to different St Mungo’s services. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work from home and/or from offices based in Hackney and Clapham.
About you
We are looking for someone who holds relevant qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy and is a registered member of a professional body (BACP, UKCP, BPS or equivalent).
- You will have a good understanding the complex needs of people experiencing homelessness and working knowledge of bereavement and organisations and agencies working with bereavement, loss and grief.
- You will be an empathetic individual, passionate about working with vulnerable people who are in personal distress.
- You will have the ability to work flexibly, able to work well on your own, know when to seek support and be willing to travel to a range of different services.
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 05 June 2024
Interview and assessments on: 17 June 2024
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
Salary: £31,200 to £35,700 per annum dependant on experience, plus excellent benefits
Location: Central London with flexible working
Hours: Full-time/35 hours per week
Contractual status: 6-month fixed-term contract
We are looking for an organised, proactive and enthusiastic Project Coordinator to join us here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).
Are you interested in a career in project management and looking for your next role? If so, the Project Coordinator position might be for you. The role will give you the opportunity to interact with every team within the organisation and support them in making changes to their applications and technology.
This role will play a crucial role in the success of our technology projects, ensuring all projects are effectively scoped, estimated, planned, communicated and managed. In order to achieve this, the post-holder will own the project standards that others will have to deliver to.
In addition to working closely with teams across the business, you will also have the opportunity to work with third-party suppliers to ensure that they are meeting the aims of the project.
What you’ll do:
- Ensure key stakeholders prepare business cases for investment in technology and software to agreed standards, advising them on process and changes or additions to business cases.
- In collaboration with the business lead, manage the development and delivery of technology projects, ensuring that it meets RCR’s required standards and supporting successful implementation.
- Ensure plans, risks and finances associated with project delivery are tracked as required and made visible for governance and portfolio management purposes.
- Use feedback and research to recommend improvements to RCR’s IT project management processes, implementing agreed changes.
- Support the Head of IT in the day-to-day management of invoices and of the IT budget, ensuring that spend is accounted for and managed according to RCR’s guidelines.
- Manage, administer and schedule regular board meetings. Follow up actions agreed in the board meeting, in partnership with the Head of IT.
What you’ll need:
- Experience of managing change and business and IT projects
- Experience of managing project budgets
- Effective interpersonal skills, including ability to provide support and guidance to colleagues across the RCR to both business and technical teams.
- Ability to identify improvements to ways of working and suggest solutions to problems.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking team and organisation. If you are interested in finding out more about the IT Project Coordinator role and the RCR please have a read of the candidate pack.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 9 June 2024. First stage interviews are due to take place on 13 June 2024, with final stage interviews scheduled for 19 June 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Young Adult Carers Service Coordinator
Carers’ Hub works to improve carers’ lives in Lambeth through quality services and community engagement. We are an independent local charity, who work with carers aged five upwards. Whether financial, educational or otherwise, they seek to limit the challenges that carers face and achieve this by improving carer’s wellbeing, connecting carers to support and training opportunities, awareness raising and influencing local policy. We are now recruiting for a Young Adult Carers Service Coordinator to join our team.
As the Young Adult Carers Service Coordinator you will:
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Deliver an engaging, accessible range of workshops, social activities and one to one support for our young adult carers, working to targets and ensuring timely and accurate reporting to funders.
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Support the wider young carers service by being a first point of contact for telephone and email enquiries.
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Develop external relationships and communications in a way that promotes the welfare of carers in Lambeth and enhances the image of the organisation.
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Work with the Carers' Hub team to support our wider organisational objectives and helping out with events, communications and other ad hoc work.
To be considered for this role you will have experience of working with vulnerable young people and managing complex cases as well as knowledge of safeguarding protocols including referring and escalation to Children’s Social Care. Candidates with a professional qualification in health and social care, youth or community work, and/or direct experience of delivering family focused interventions are encouraged to apply.
Please note, this is a part-time role, 21-hours per week, ideally spread across 3 days. You will be based on site at their Brixton office, with the option of home working 1 day per week, as well as outreach/in the community. You will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS for Adults and children.
As the Young Adult Carers Service Coordinator you must be:
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Available to work 9am to 5pm between Monday and Friday (with occasional evening and weekend work)
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Willing to travel within Lambeth
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Willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check
What can we offer you?
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Professional development, induction, ongoing training and support
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Hybrid working
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Permanent contract
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Holiday pay and pension
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Travel reimbursed
Closing date: 9am Friday 21st June
Interviews: Thursday 27th June at 336 Brixton Road
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Battersea's Global Programmes Department advances Battersea’s ambitious plans to play a global role in positively impacting thousands of dogs and cats. This Department comprises the Academy, which supports the professional development of staff and volunteers in rescues and rehoming organisations and Grants & Programmes, which provides strategic funding and support to organisations and researchers within the animal welfare sector. Through their collective efforts, both teams seek to advance change, by empowering local partners, so that more cats and dogs have a better future.
The team is seeking a Grants & Programmes Coordinator to support the development and delivery of the Grants & Programmes function. They will act as first point of contact for the Grants & Programmes team; assist with administration of grants, the maintenance of data, produce reports; develop blogs and case studies; and manage travel for team and grantee events.
This very rewarding role will play a part in impacting the lives of dogs and cats around the world - if this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you!
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 9th June 2024
Interview date(s): 17th - 18th June 2024
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for an equal future for disabled people.
Joining a great team, you will be the main point of contact for visitors and carry out day-to-day tasks in the office.
Permanent, Part time 21 hours a week
Location: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW.
The role
As Junior Associate and Office Coordinator with Scope, you will:
- Welcome guests and answer calls.
- Help to keep the office tidy.
- Set up meeting rooms, check IT and accessibility requirements.
- Respond to queries in the Office Support mailbox.
- Book car park spaces and produce new ID passes.
- Sort and frank post.
- Book couriers.
- Order offices supplies.
- Chase and process invoices.
- Assist with any office issues and help to save costs.
For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use the apply button to go to the full job description on the Scope website.
About you
We are looking for someone with a friendly manner, who is keen to get involved and develop in the role.
You will:
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Be positive and flexible, with a can-do attitude.
- Be professional and well presented.
- Be able to multi-task and show attention to detail.
- Have used Microsoft Office, Outlook and Teams.
- Have customer service experience or have worked in a busy office environment.
Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.
We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of everyday equality for disabled people.
Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us you can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
- Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
- Company pension
- Excellent training and career development
- Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
- Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.
Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form.
The Learning and Development Coordinator will have responsibility for the coordination and administration of a range of learning and development activities and events for the Agbero2100 London programme.
The Learning and Development Coordinator will develop robust learning and development systems and processes. The role holder will be the first point of contact for learning and development queries and be responsible for all related administration, ensuring a ‘get it right first-time' ethos is adopted. Responsibilities will also include supporting the learning and development partners in capturing Agbero2100 London Programmes learning pan-London through a series of programmes covering communities practice learning opportunities, community leadership and enterprise development.
The Learning and Development Coordinator will report to the Learning Practice Director and the Agbero2100 Programme Manager in designing, delivering, and evaluating learning programmes and initiatives for the Agbero2100 Programme. The Learning and Development Coordinator will work with internal and external stakeholders to identify learning needs, develop learning solutions, coordinate learning activities and measure learning outcomes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Client Support
●Carry out initial assessment of client needs to identify and plan the support needed to address issues and prevent any problems from escalating.
●Provide casework level advice on welfare benefits, housing and financial issues as appropriate.
●Facilitate access, signpost and accompany clients to services or activities, in particular those with limited English.
●Assist clients with other related problems or refer to other specialist organisations as appropriate.
●Make follow up calls to provide moral and practical support as appropriate.
●Keep up-to-date with local service provision for appropriate signposting and referrals.
●Maintain professional practice standards and regulatory requirements, including confidentiality, safeguarding and equality.
2. Administration, Monitoring & Evaluation
●Work towards agreed outputs, outcomes and targets.
●Provide written reports on work undertaken and other reports as required.
●Ensure that all work conforms to systems and procedures of Respeito, partner organisations and funders.
●Maintain accurate and up-to-date administration and caseload records, including records of meetings.
●Liaise with therapist and other staff to arrange and coordinate counselling sessions with clients.
●Manage own workload, administration and diary commitments.
●Provide regular reports and updates to the line manager.
●Attend and participate in organisational meetings (e.g. with Board of Trustees) as appropriate.
3. Communications
●Disseminate promotional materials through a range of channels and marketing tools.
●Support the production of organisational reports and promotional materials.
4. Training and development
●Have a commitment to ongoing learning and development.
●Keep up to date with policy and legal frameworks and procedures including:
●data protection and confidentiality,
●safeguarding children and young people and vulnerable adults,
●health and safety,
●equality and diversity,
●domestic abuse.
●Attend and participate in clinical supervision sessions.
●Attend and participate in supervision and team meetings.
●Attend and participate in training opportunities as appropriate to maintain your professional knowledge and skills.
From time to time, the needs of clients may change and the key tasks and responsibilities may need to be reviewed in discussion and agreement with the post holder. The post holder must always comply with the Data Protection, Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Confidentiality and Safeguarding Policies of Respeito and partners.
Person Specification
The post holder should have a very good command of Portuguese and English, spoken and written, be committed to making a positive difference to people’s lives, have relevant experience in working with families and individuals with a range of needs, and knowledge of domestic abuse and the needs of those who experience it.
1. Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge
●Educated to degree level or equivalent (A qualification in a relevant field such as Community Development, Social work, Domestic Abuse Advisor’ Law or Psychology is desirable).
●At least two years’ experience of working with disadvantaged individuals and families, paid or voluntary work.
●Experience in developing and delivering client centred services.
●Experience of providing advice on housing and welfare.
●Knowledge of working in partnership with external stakeholders and the third sector.
●Knowledge and understanding of domestic conflict, abuse and/or violence and its impact.
2. Skills and Abilities
●English and Portuguese to a professional level.
●Ability to build positive relationships with the community, families and individuals.
●Effective written and oral communication skills.
●Ability to negotiate positive outcomes for clients.
●Active listening skills.
●A positive, non-judgemental, empathetic and sensitive approach.
●A commitment to strengths-based and trauma-informed ways of working.
●Ability to remain calm under pressure and when dealing with challenging or confrontational behaviour.
●Ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information.
●Good Information Technology and Communication (ITC) skills.
●Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
●Ability to manage time and work independently as well as part of a team.
●Ability and willingness to travel to different locations across London.
●Effective networking and interpersonal skills.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Wandsworth WellFamily and Foodbank Service is an adult mental health service serving the Wandsworth community and based in foodbanks and GP surgeries across the London Borough of Wandsworth. We offer short term, holistic support focusing on the needs of the whole family whilst directly supporting the adult.
New funding has enabled us to create this post which will focus on increasing our capacity and inclusivity to provide emotional and practical support to the most vulnerable foodbank guests, who present with complex needs. This will involve providing a short-term intervention of up to two sessions, making safeguarding referrals where appropriate, liaising with GP’s and improving their access to services.
The other facet to the role will involve building new links with marginalised communities in Wandsworth, such as Refugee and Asylum Seekers, people with substance misuse, victims of domestic violence and the LGBTQ+ community. The goal is to reduce health inequalities including racism and all forms of discrimination.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Registration Coordinator
Salary: £25,000 - £25,600 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent, Full time - (35 hours per week (occasional events take place outside normal working hours)
Location: Hybrid working at Science Council offices in London and working from home
The Science Council is a registered charity and we believe science and innovation are vital for human thriving. We believe that good quality, impactful science needs a diverse, sustainable multidisciplinary workforce that is committed to professional development and professionalism, including equity, diversity and inclusion.
We provide professional recognition by setting standards for four interdisciplinary professional registers: Registered Science Technician (RSciTech), Registered Scientist (RSci), Chartered Scientist (CSci) and Chartered Science Teacher (CSciTeach).
The Registration and Licensing team supports the adminstration and development of the professional registers. We work with the Science Council’s member organisations and a large number of volunteers who assess different parts of the registration process. We also answer queries from registrants and potential registrants.
You will have excellent customer service skills as well as administrative/coordination skills and experience. You will have proficient use of software platforms relevant to the role such as Microsoft Office, Customer Relationship Management platform, video conferencing and a willingness to become an expert user of our software platforms.
You will have to be able to handle confidential data securely and in line with data-sharing protocols and an initiative in suggesting and making process improvements.
To apply, please follow the link to the online platform to download and review the full job description and person specification. Please apply with your CV (maximum 2 pages) and a personal statement covering letter demonstrating how meet the essential criteria in the person specification.
Closing date: 17th June 2024 at 12pm
Interviews: Early July and taking place online.
The Science Council is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce. We support flexible working and are open to considering job share arrangements. We are committed to developing our people.
No agencies please.
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Job Title: Funded Programmes Coordinator - Operations (Maternity Cover)
Basis of appointment: Full-time (38.5 hours per week)
Duration of contract: Fixed Term - Maternity cover replacement (12 months)
Reports to: Head of Philanthropy
Location: This role can be based in either London (UK) or Berlin (Germany) - hybrid working
Salary: £36,300 per annum (London) or 46,000 EUR per annum (Berlin)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Are you our new Funded Programmes Coordinator?
Right now, we are searching for a Funded Programmes Coordinator - Operations as a temporary maternity cover. As a Funded Programmes Coordinator - Operations, you will play a vital role in managing the funded programmes at UWC International. This entails supporting the high-quality implementation of the funded programmes, ensuring they benefit students and satisfy donors, UWC schools, and national committees.
Working closely with a team of programme coordinators, the Funded Programmes Coordinator - Operations oversees financial management, reporting, and monitoring of all funded programmes; supports student stewardship; coordinates university scholarships; and assists the philanthropy team with administration, including donation services.
About us
Changing the world takes passion and dedication
UWC is a global family of schools with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our eighteen schools on four continents. There they don’t just learn how to be great at passing exams.
They learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be a changemaker.
They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better.
Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, social enterprises, community movements, charities, and business. For life, they remain dedicated to the UWC mission and many of them remain in close contact with us, their school, and their peers, becoming part of a global community of over 60,000
changemakers transforming the lives of others.
About UWC International
The UWC International Office serves as the operational arm of UWC International, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity, and stands as a pivotal entity within the UWC movement. Positioned in central London and Berlin, it collaborates extensively with stakeholders across the UWC spectrum, actively engages a robust alumni community comprising more than 60,000 members, and fulfils essential functions for UWC International's governance bodies. Our primary duties encompass global fundraising initiatives, comprehensive communications strategies, promotional endeavours, support for the network of over 150 UWC national committees, global strategy development and implementation, and support services to the UWC schools.
Philanthropy serves as a cornerstone function at UWC International, significantly contributing to UWC's expansion and financial sustainability. The Philanthropy Team holds the responsibility of enhancing UWC's fundraising capabilities, coordinating movement-wide fundraising initiatives, and securing substantial donations to bolster our programmes. The team also oversees the successful implementation of funded programmes, ensuring alignment with UWC's values and maximising impact on beneficiaries.
Simultaneously, we provide regular updates to our donors on scholar progress and supported initiatives, fostering engaged relationships.
The Philanthropy Team operates as an integral part of the larger Advancement Team, which encompasses Communications and Community Engagement. This collaborative framework involves close coordination with colleagues at all eighteen UWC schools, staff, and volunteers across over 155 UWC national committees, as well as various UWC governance stakeholders.
Joining the Philanthropy Team at UWC International means becoming an essential part of a vast and truly global collective.
Key Responsibilities
1) Overseeing Financial Management, Reporting, and Monitoring (60%):
- Manage the financial aspects of funded scholarship programmes, including budgeting, reporting, and monitoring spending.
- Prepare narrative and financial reports for donors, coordinating with UWC schools.
- Lead the process of collecting and analysing data on scholarship recipient students and refugee students across all UWC schools for donor reporting, brochures and publications.
- Collate invoices from UWC schools, create invoices for donors and process invoices for payment.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping and efficient use of the accounting system.
- Support the improvement of impact tracking for funded programmes.
- Support the philanthropy and finance teams with the annual audit by coordinating information gathering and documentation on funded programmes’ financials.
2) Supporting Student Stewardship for All Funded Programmes (10%):
- Plan and organise annual onboarding and offboarding sessions for IO-managed scholars.
- Develop appropriate information materials for scholars and UWC schools to support timely and quality donor reporting.
- Implement a yearly offboarding survey with scholars, working closely with the Engagement Team.
- Support coordination between UWC schools and national committees during the selection process and pre-departure preparation.
3) Coordinating University Partnerships (10%):
- Coordinate partnerships with universities on behalf of UWC International, working closely with the Senior Adviser, UWC counsellors and EducationTeam.
4) Assisting the Philanthropy Team with Administration incl. Donation Services (20%):
- Manage donation management processes and support donor stewardship processes, including processing online donations through donation platforms and preparing donation acknowledgement letters for donors.
- Maintain data on Raisers’ Edge database and philanthropy dashboard, preparing management updates.
- Coordinate introductions for new philanthropy staff members at UWC schools.
- Oversee subscriptions to databases and respond to inquiries via email.
Person Specification
Experience and skills
- Financial Management and Reporting: Prior experience in financial management, budgeting, reporting, and monitoring, preferably in a nonprofit organisation or educational institution.
- Data Analysis: Experience in collecting, analysing, and presenting data for reporting purposes.
- Donor Reporting: Demonstrated experience in preparing narrative and financial reports for donors, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Accounting: experience with accounting software for financial management.
- Audit Support: Experience in supporting annual audits, including coordinating information gathering and documentation.
- Student Stewardship: Previous involvement in student activities, such as organising sessions for scholarship recipients, developing information materials, and conducting surveys for feedback.
- Partnership Coordination: Experience in coordinating partnerships, preferably with universities or educational institutions, and facilitating communication between various stakeholders.
- Administration: Strong administrative skills, including managing donation processes, maintaining databases, and responding to inquiries.
Competencies
- Confident in carrying out necessary analysis and investigation to make detailed and difficult decisions within agreed boundaries.
- Supports and encourages others to learn and develop their skills by sharing knowledge and ideas.
- Actively listens to the ideas and opinions of colleagues and stakeholders, able to adapt communication in response.
- Develops and maintains a high level of attention to detail throughout multiple workstreams.
- Takes ownership of quality standards across the workstreams, driving improvements where necessary.
What we offer
As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:
UWC International London and Berlin
- Generous holiday allowance – 28 days per year plus eight public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
- The standard working hours are 38.5 per week. Start and finish times can be agreed between managers and employees. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.
- We offer up to two days per year for volunteering and up to two days per year for study leave.
- We support staff development and provide access to training and a wide range of CharityComms resources through our UWCIO membership.
UWC International London
- We offer a health and well-being support package, which includes income protection, an employee assistance programme, advice and legal support helpline, remote GPs access, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, cycle to work and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.
- Perks and discounts portal, which provides a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle, and entertainment. With thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
- Contributory pension scheme, UWC International currently contributes up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary, and the employee must match the percentage of up to 8% of their gross salary. The minimum contribution rate is 4%. This applies to everyone aged 22 and above but under state retirement age, earning at least £10,000 p.a. and classed as working in the UK.
Visa requirements
Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London or Berlin must have a work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Candidates should state which UWC International office location they would like to work from in their application. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK or Germany in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.
Safeguarding
The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made.
We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.
Diversity Statement
UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.
At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.
We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background.
We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.
Application Process
Do you want to be part of our team? To apply, please submit an up to date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages).
Your cover letter must:
- Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the Job Description.
- Explain why you want to join UWC International, and specify your preferred location.
- Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK or Germany.
- Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews. We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.
Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered.
Deadline for application: 23.59 (UK time) on Sunday, 9 June 2024
Interview and assessment dates:
➢ Remote assignment scheduled on Friday, 14 June (8.30-9.30 am UK time)
➢ First round interviews on Monday, 17 June 2024 (remote)
➢ Second round interviews on Wednesday, 19 June 2024 (remote, if required)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our PCN3 Care Co-ordinator team. We are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated people to take the role of Care Coordinator and join our fantastic PCN team. We will provide full training for the role. The Care Coordinator will be directed to undertake a key role in helping to drive improvements in health outcomes for patients through the delivery of early diagnosis and preventive work with a specific focus on improving the uptake of Health promotion & screening. The Care Coordinator role will support identified patients from all 7 practices across the PCN to navigate the NHS health care system and ensure that their care is coordinated.
Our PCN (PCN3) consists of 7 GP practices serving a diverse population of over 70,000 patients in and around Barnet. We enjoy excellent collaborative working relationships. Our practices are all high-achieving and innovative training practices, and our ethos is to develop our PCN with a focus on high quality, holistic patient care. We are a strong PCN leadership team consisting of a Clinical Director & Head of Business Development & Transformation who are both aspirational and transformational. We require Care Coordinators who will complement the existing team through an enhanced passion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality patient services and to the wider agenda of team working.
We have a rich diversity of PCN staff who aim to provide a personalised care approach for our patients, including Administrative Ops Team, Pharmacists, Nursing Associate, First Contact Physiotherapists, Pharmacy Technicians, Care co-ordinators, Speciality Care Coordinator, Health and Wellbeing Coaches and Social Prescribers working alongside our GPs, nurses, and extended practice teams
Preference for full time , but flexible working will be considered.
*option if interested to also work Saturday and evening as part of the Enhanced Access Service
Please note you must have UK registration or a right to work in the UK. We do not provide any form of sponsorship or work visas
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Are you an experienced Office Manager with a passion for creating inclusive and safe work environments? Do you have experience of staff management as well as budget management and costings? Do you enjoy developing and maintaining good relationship at all levels, including external stakeholders?
Salary: £26,287.20 per annum ( Full time salary equivalent would be £43,812 after probation it increases to £45,019 )
Contract: 10-month FTC (maternity cover)
Hours: Part-time (21 hours per week over a minimum 3 days a week)
Location: London
TPP are recruiting an Office Manager on behalf of our client, a well-established national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship.
The Role:
As the Office Manager, you will ensure the effective management of the office and a small portfolio of properties. This role is pivotal in maintaining excellent facilities support, health and safety standards, and ensuring a welcoming environment for all your colleagues and tenants.
Main responsibilities:
Property and Office Services:
- Maintain a safe, well-maintained, accessible, and inclusive office environment.
- Manage facilities and service contracts cost-effectively for the office and other properties.
- Oversee office services including supplies, utilities, security, maintenance, fire alarms, cleaning, catering, and waste disposal.
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and environmental best practices.
- Oversee maintenance of non-office properties, including tenant support and regulatory compliance.
- Lead the annual property budgets, including managing rental income and reducing emissions through the Green Team.
Health and Safety:
- Ensure staff undertake relevant Health and Safety training.
- Manage fire safety equipment, alarm tests, and evacuation drills.
- Maintain First Aid equipment and ensure adequate numbers of Fire Wardens and First Aiders.
Management:
- Provide effective performance management for the Facilities and Property Coordinator.
- Manage budgetary responsibilities and support careful financial management.
- Ensure compliance and adherence to good governance processes.
General Responsibilities:
- Embrace and promote diversity, equality, and inclusion.
- Commit to safeguarding adults at risk of harm and any children or young people connected with our work.
- Ensure data protection and confidentiality in all activities.
Essential requirements:
- Experience in office management.
- Experience of managing supplier relationships and outsourced service contracts.
- Experience of staff and budget management.
- Customer-focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Problem-solving skills and ability to recommend appropriate solutions.
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft applications.
If this opportunity is of interest please get in touch now! We would be happy to discuss the role further and share a more detailed job description. We are reviewing CV's as they come in.
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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For Age UK Westminster, the Befriending Service is one of its most important services tackling loneliness and isolation for older people in our community. This role would suit anyone who would like to play a key part in further developing a well-established service that makes a real difference to its community.
Excellent people skills, a strong initiative, and effective communications are required for this role, including an ability to build relationships with clients and volunteers, and undertake matching in an astute and sensitive manner. While supported by the Wellbeing & Connections Coordinator, the ideal candidate for this position will be self-motivated and enjoy a certain amount of autonomy.
The role will demand a division of time between the office, and out in the community completing home assessments and matching visits. The position will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue’s Drop-In for Asylum Seeker Families was established in June 2014.
Opening one Sunday afternoon each month, we welcome families with children under the age of sixteen who are applying for asylum in the UK. We provide a warm and welcoming space for our guests and give money or vouchers, advice, clothing, food and toiletries. We invite hundreds of people into the synagogue, and the Project Co-ordinator is expected to manage the logistics of this.
Our volunteers are experienced and loyal, all having a particular interest in assisting asylum seekers and refugees. The project is interfaith, and we encourage applications from within the LJS community and beyond.
We are seeking to recruit a Project Co-ordinator. This is currently a part-time post 20-25 hours per week, with a degree of flexibility as to when these hours are worked. The hours include working one weekend per month: setting up the Drop-in on the Saturday (after the Shabbat morning service), and running the Drop-in on the Sunday. Attending Steering Group Meetings (currently on ‘Zoom’) is also a requirement on a weekday evening 4-6 times per annum.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
· Maintaining a safe and secure register of our guests and checking eligibility criteria
· Reviewing guests’ documentation
· Referring guests to other services where appropriate
· Answering emails from prospective guests and maintaining a ‘Waiting List’
· Inviting guests to the Drop-In by text/email as appropriate
· Preparing lists of guests attending; clearly showing their financial entitlements on the day
· Liaising with the three Volunteer Co-ordinators on a regular basis
· Interviewing new volunteers, and advertising the project beyond the scope of the synagogue
· Responding to enquiries (via telephone /email) relating to the Drop-In from various parties
· Checking that Security Guard/s are hired appropriately
· Ensuring cash is obtained in a timely fashion from the LJS office to distribute on the Sunday
· Monitoring volunteer expenses
· Reviewing accounts in conjunction with the Steering Group
· Coordinating grant applications and keeping key stakeholders up to date
Please submit a CV and a covering letter, no more than two sides of A4, detailing what excites you about this role and why you are a suitable candidate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Purpose
This is a new role created to assist the small but growing team at SKT with our primary goal of engaging and mobilising residents in the neighbourhood we serve, numbering around 7500 people. SKT will assume management of community and event spaces at the heart of the neighbourhood this year and we are preparing service providers to make room for community voice in shaping local services. Involving residents in shaping their future is central to our purpose, whether by ensuring local assets and amenities work for them, or by influencing service delivery. This makes the Community Engagement Coordinator role an exciting and important addition to the team.
Main Tasks:
Volunteer Recruitment, Training and Coordination
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Recruit and maintain a team of twenty active volunteers from the local community to assist in community building initiatives.
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Develop and deliver a volunteer programme to engage the South Kilburn community which will likely include, but not limited to:
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Community research and consultation
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Public space improvements (greening, activation etc)
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Promoting community cohesion through events
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Train volunteers in peer-engagement and consultation practice,
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Induct and supervise skilled volunteers, as necessary.
Community Cohesion and Wellbeing
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Encourage and inspire volunteers to work as a team, take ownership of each activity, and to celebrate collective successes,
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Involve volunteers in planning and delivering community projects and events.
Resident Voice
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Collaborate with the Community Engagement, Partnership and Marketing Manager to develop and deliver a consultation plan to better understand residents’ needs and priorities,
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Conduct outreach in the community with trained volunteers, including door-to-door canvassing, satisfaction surveys, pop-up stalls etc.
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Collect and systematically analyse information gathered through outreach and community consultation.
Widening Participation
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Increase rates of community participation, belonging and pride across all segments of the community in South Kilburn.
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Use creative methods to increase engagement with decision making from all sections of our diverse community.
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Contribute to a new system of representative community governance, enabling the resident body to speak with one voice,
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With partners, support the coordination of community events in South Kilburn.
Empowerment and Progression
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Maintain continued awareness of local opportunities and train volunteers to disseminate accurate information and signposting,
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Seek opportunities for volunteer progression including supporting those looking to do so in to work and work-placements with local businesses.
Partnerships and information sharing
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Maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including partner charities, volunteers, Brent Council officers and community members,
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Work with the Communications and Engagement officer to disseminate useful information to residents.
Other
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Be an ambassador for SKT and ensure our values of joy, collaboration and inclusion are upheld by the volunteer team.
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Be responsible for organising team building days and social events for SKT staff, volunteers, and Trustees.
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As we are a small but growing team, the Community Coordinator is expected to participate in team actions, mobilising through outreach and events to increase our collective impact for the community.
This job description does not constitute a 'term and condition of employment'. It is provided only as a guide to assist the employee in the performance of their job and may be varied from time to time.
Person Specification
Essential Qualities:
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Approachable and personable,
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Organised,
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A good facilitator and convenor,
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Passionate about people and social justice,
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High level of empathy, an understanding of regeneration, and experience of supporting and involving communities experiencing stress.
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Committed to the principles of equal opportunities and diversity.
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
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Demonstrable ability to plan and manage own workload,
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Experience in leading and motivating teams,
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Excellent verbal communication and active listening,
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Persuasive, credible and determined,
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Can demonstrate initiative.
Desirable:
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Spoken Arabic, Somalian, Eritrean, Bengali (Sylheti), French, Portuguese or other widely spoken minority language in South Kilburn,
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Knowledge of community organising techniques and methodology.
*’Flexible working’ means this role could suit someone wanting to work 9am to 5pm or 10am -6pm three days a week or shorter hours over more days to fit around childcare commitments, for example.
Equal Opportunities and Data Protection
The Trust is committed to equal opportunities for all employees in respect of recruitment, promotion, career, and personal development. Any selection for recruitment will be based on ability, qualifications, and suitability for the work as well as potential for the future.
We believe that a diverse workforce with people from different backgrounds can bring fresh ideas, thinking and approaches which improve business performance and allows us to better interact with a diverse customer base.
Data processing, protection, and privacy: SKT will handle your personal information sensitively and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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