My client is a wonderful not for profit organisation, a household name looking for the support of an Operations Administrator. An opportunity to gain public sector experience, my client is looking for someone who is driven, a quick learner and determined. This position offers flexiblity as well as an opportunity to get involved with a terrific organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing gift aid donations to ensure they comply with HMRC compliance
• Data cleaning, updating and reporting
• Day to day management of supporter queries
• Take charge of critical issues and relay to team leader
• Managing stock, post and cash

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate brilliant customer service skills on their CV. This role requires execellent interpersonal skills, viewed as a pivotal position within the organisation. Additionally, the successful candidate will be proficient in using Excel.

Permanent role - 40 Hours

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for Logistics Operatives to join our incredible Logistics team within St John Ambulance.  Within the role, you will assist in the recovery, assessment, recording, picking & packing, storing, dispatching and transportation of St John Ambulance assets and consumables, in line with processes and policies. You will also support the process of disposing of unserviceable items in a safe and legal manner. You will play an important role in the overall day-to-day activity carried out by the Logistics function and work in partnership with a diverse group of volunteers and employed teams

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You

You will be a keen team player and have a willingness to learn.  Whilst experience working within logistics is preferable, training will be provided during your first few weeks with us.

About Us

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes.

Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve.

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid.

You will receive:

• Competitive salary & pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you’ll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping.

Interview Date: TBC
Application review date: 04/02/2022

We look forward to receiving your application.  The interviews will be conducted via Teams, however, face to face interviews can be arranged - please let us know if this is your preference.

Any applications received after closing date may not be considered for this role.  If we receive sufficient applications in advance of the closing date, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, so are particularly interested in applications from women, trans and non-binary people, as well as those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with different accessibility needs.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only. Any speculative CVs submitted without invitation will not incur any recruitment fee, but may still be considered at our discretion.

Paralegal

These are exciting times for the charity, and we now have an excellent opportunity for a self-starting and flexible professional to join the Support and Governance Team, as a Paralegal.

Position: Paralegal

Location: Working from home, flexibility will be required for occasional onsite working in Devon for the purposes of archiving and deed retrieval, anticipated to be no more than 1-2 days per week.

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £26,695 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension scheme, Healthshield plan, confidential counselling service, subsidised restaurant, free parking, enhanced maternity/paternity benefits, Life Assurance Scheme, 31 day’s holiday per year, inclusive of the 8 statutory public holidays. This increases by one day each year until a maximum of 34 days is reached.

Closing Date:Sunday 30 January 2022

The Role

As Paralegal, you will provide legal support and practical advice to the Head of Legal and Governance, In-House Counsel and the wider organisation on multifarious legal matters and compliance issues arising from the Charity’s daily business and operations. This is a multi-faceted and vital role which calls for an individual who can bring a pro-active and methodical approach to the identification and resolution of legal and governance issues, and excellent organisational and planning skills.

Duties include:

• Acting as a first point of contact and filter for answering incoming legal enquiries
• Working closely with all business functions across the Charity to provide practical advice and support on legal matters and compliance issues arising from the Charity’s daily business and operations, ensuring good governance and legal compliance.
• Building and maintaining successful professional partnerships with relevant stakeholders
• Enhance the credibility of the legal and governance function, you will assist with the project management of a variety of UK and international legal projects, including liaison with overseas teams, and will Instruct and manage external legal counsel on a wide variety of matters pertinent to the charity.
• Assisting with the drafting, management, development and delivery of legal, governance and compliance policies, procedures, processes and training materials, and conducting legal research on UK and international matters to identify, assess and advise on legal and compliance issues or new and emerging law which could impact the Charity.

About You

A law degree, together with the ability to understand and interpret and to communicate complex legal information transparently and effectively, is essential, as are a high standard of literacy and numeracy, an excellent eye for detail and the ability to maintain a stringent level of accuracy whilst meeting a number of competing priorities and time frames. Experience of working in the not-for-profit sector and a working knowledge of legal systems are desirable.

In return…

With amazing benefits and opportunities to develop your career, you will be part of an evolving program of change taking place within a leading charity, and you will really make a difference in this fulfilling and rewarding role. In addition, you will be offered a working environment second to none. Based in Sidmouth in East Devon – an area of outstanding natural beauty – our offices are located in a glorious setting overlooking the sea, the staff wellbeing programme and initiatives have received a royal seal of approval (recently highly commended in the 2021 Princess Anne Training Awards for the response to Covid-19), and the hundreds of resident donkeys – some literally a few yards from your office – will always be pleased to see you!

If you feel you have the qualifications, skills and experience to fulfil this varied, rewarding and vital role, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please complete the on-line application form, which should include your uploaded curriculum vitae

About the Organisation

The Sanctuary is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

“The Sanctuary is a positive place to work with friendly staff and a wonderful charity. With amazing work throughout the world, once you join you never want to leave!”

The charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

You may also have experience in areas such as Paralegal, Paralegal Lawyer, Lending Paralegal, Assistant Paralegal, Junior Paralegal, Senior Paralegal, Interim Paralegal, Charity Paralegal, Solicitor, Company Paralegal, Legal.

Location: Bristol with some home working

Benefits: A generous package including 26 days holiday a year and public holidays, employee pension scheme with 4% employer contribution, Cycle2Work scheme, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme

We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good. Last year alone, nearly 13,500 professionals received our training. Over 70,000 adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 85,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last four years, over 2,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, and that’s just the start. 

Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.

The successful postholder will be responsible for providing high-quality generalist HR services at SafeLives in conjunction with an HR administrator. The HR Officer will oversee the smooth running of key HR operations and you will be instrumental in building a culture amongst our employees that reflects our values through the provision of excellent HR support.

You will provide and develop a range of comprehensive and customer-orientated human resources services which support the implementation of SafeLives’ human resources strategy. There will be a strong focus on supporting the embedding and development of our culture and behaviours; employee recognition and performance measurement/management; learning and development and developing management and leadership capability across the organisation.

You will be the lead operational HR professional, supported by the COO on strategic matters and a full-time HR Administrator on transactional matters. The successful postholder will also have access to an external legal and HR consultancy support when needed.

If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit your 500-word cover letter and CV by 12.00pm, 31st January 2022.

No agencies please

Chief Executive Officer

CHASE Africa is a growing UK-based international NGO working to support rural communities in East Africa. We believe that when people in resource-poor, rural and marginalised communities are healthy, are able to make informed family planning decisions and live in a sustainable and flourishing natural environment, they are far more likely to have a better quality of life and leave poverty behind.

Based near Frome in Somerset, CHASE Africa has ambitious plans to increase its impact across sub-Saharan Africa over the next few years, and enable more organisations working in Africa to adopt community health and sexual and reproductive health activities alongside conservation programmes. CHASE Africa is looking for a Chief Executive Officer to enable the achievement of its aims.

CHASE Africa has a small, relaxed and friendly team. Since 2012, we have provided 375,000 family planning services, over 900,000 health services, and supported communities to plant over 240,000 trees. We have worked with 13 trusted local partner organisations in Kenya and Uganda to integrate rights-based family planning programmes into their work.

The CHASE Africa team have developed excellent relationships with a number of UK and overseas trusts, high net-worth individuals and regular donors. Income continues to increase enabling more work to be done.

Main Purpose of the Role

To provide leadership to the operation of CHASE Africa, to shape and implement the strategic plan, and to ensure that activities achieve the vision and mission set by the Board of Trustees. The Chief Executive Officer will take overall responsibility for raising the profile of CHASE and for the management and administration of the charity, including programmes and fundraising, and working with the Chair of Trustees to enable the Board to fulfil their governance duties and fiduciary responsibilities.

Brain Tumour Support has a fantastic opportunity for a Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser to join a successful and supportive fundraising team at an exciting time as the charity looks towards 2023 and the 20th Anniversary of its founding.

You will ensure the longevity and retention of our existing corporate partnerships, while also identifying, securing, and maximising new corporate partnerships to increase income. You will be responsible for understanding the motivations that encourage corporates to give and the delivery of strong stewardship, by being proactive and creative in identifying ways to engage partners to uplift/gain support.

You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You will be a self-starter able to use your own initiative. Problem solving, prioritisation, excellent planning and organisational skills are all essential in this role. You will be confident in networking and presenting on the charity’s behalf at all levels, whilst always working in line with the charity’s vision and values.

This role is a great opportunity for a Corporate Fundraiser with minimum 2- 3 years of experience to develop and manage a corporate pipeline, seek out new fundraising partnerships and play a pivotal role in expanding the reach of our corporate partnerships across the country.

Location: Bristol, Thornbury (Flexible home working and office based role)
Salary:£26,000 to £29-000 pro rata, dependent upon experience
Hours: 21-28 a week
Contract: Permanent

Further details – to apply for the post, please submit CV and covering letter, highlighting your suitability and experience relevant to the role.

Closing Date: 18th February 2022 (23.59)

Interviews: 3rd March 2022 (in person, location Thornbury, South Gloucestershire)

Critical to our mission, we are now looking to recruit a Programme Coordinator to oversee a caseload of partner schools in Bristol. You will work closely with the schools and pupils and manage the pool of volunteer tutors by regularly attending weekly tutoring sessions, as well as overseeing the quality of face to face and online tutoring, always working to deliver a great impact.

As the Bristol Programme Coordinator, you will also support the recruitment of volunteer tutors, manage the tutor sign up process, deliver training for tutors, develop relationships with schools including their Senior Leadership Team and subject teachers, collect data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, and work with other internal teams on business development opportunities.

Place of work: On most days, you will be required to work in Action Tutoring's partner schools in Bristol as well as working from home between programmes. Occasional travel to our London office will be required. Travel costs to schools will be paid.

Contract and working hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) permanent contract.

Start date: Mid March 2022

Closing date and interviews: Sunday 6th February 2022. Interviews 10th and 11th February 2022.

All Action Tutoring staff must have a DBS check. Should you be aware of any incidents, cautions or convictions that would appear on your DBS check, you should notify us with your application.

Duties and responsibilities

- Responsible for the delivery of Action Tutoring’s tutoring programmes in partner schools, whether online or face to face. This includes working closely to manage all key stakeholders: schools, pupils and volunteer tutors; regularly attending weekly face to face and online tutoring sessions; leading on reviewing and improving programme delivery, using data to reliably assess programme performance.
- Support the Action Tutoring Recruitment Team with focused recruitment of volunteer tutors.
- Manage the tutor sign-up process to assign tutors to upcoming tutoring programmes, working with the Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator on local volunteer recruitment.
- Deliver training for tutors on an on-going basis.
- Develop and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in partner schools, including members of the Senior Leadership Team and subject teachers.
- Update and maintain Action Tutoring’s database, including collecting data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, such as attendance records, baseline and interim assessments and end of programme surveys. Reporting regularly on key performance indicators.
- Work with the Bristol Programme Manager on business development, approaching new schools that might be interested in working with Action Tutoring.
- Proactively report to the Bristol Programme Manager on the details of Action Tutoring’s operations in your partner schools.
- Any other responsibilities reasonably deemed necessary.

Person specification

Qualifications criteria:
- Undergraduate degree (or equivalent experience).
- A*-C in maths and English at GCSE (or equivalent experience ).
- Right to work in the UK.

About you
Being the sole representative for a partner school, you will need to use your ability to work independently and with initiative, often organising your own time to meet deadlines. You’ll also need to have a strong aptitude for developing relationships with a range of stakeholders ensuring you uphold high standards of communication and adapt your style for different audiences. The nature of this role will also require you to demonstrate adaptability, resilience and the ability to cope with some uncertainty.

This position would suit you if you’re looking to develop your experience in the education or charity sectors. Existing experience of working with young people and/or project management in a charity or education setting would be an asset.
As a charity that values and celebrates people's diversity and champions opportunities for all young people, we are keen to receive applications from people who have experienced disadvantage and from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.

If you are dedicated to ensuring young people from all backgrounds reach a meaningful level of academic attainment and are passionate about bringing about this change, please apply today or get in touch for more information.

DESIRABLE:
- Experience of working with young people and/or project management.
- Evidence of an interest in education and/or the third sector.

Benefits

- Hybrid working
We offer a flexible combination of office and home based working.
- Holiday
25 days holiday a year (plus UK public holidays), increasing by a day for each complete year of service (up to three extra days).
- Flexitime and TOIL
We have a flexible policy for working hours, and offer TOIL where staff have to work particularly early in the day or late in the evening, so that they can reclaim those hours at another time.
- Team away days
The whole team across the UK gets together three times a year.
- Pensions
We have a workplace pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution.
- Culture of celebrating
Regular thanks and praise and monthly recognition of ’heroes’ to celebrate employees going above and beyond.
- Knowledge-sharing
Lots of opportunities to learn from others in the organisation, including policy briefings, shadowing colleagues and peer-to-peer development.
- Socials
Team socials around team days, regular bring-and-share team lunches and other activities.
-Proofreading Team
As well as checking the accuracy of all content Action Tutoring shares with external audiences, our proofreading team supports individuals who would value an extra pair of eyes on their writing.
-Ad hoc projects
Interested in other exciting topics relevant to our charity? Then join one of our working groups (including policy, diversity and inclusion, curriculum and training, socials, data and insights) and support with ongoing projects.

How to apply

Please click apply and submit your CV and a letter outlining (max 1 page A4):
(When uploading one document, please click 'upload', rather than 'finish application' to make sure that it attaches, and to allow you to upload another document.)
1) Your ability to 'spin different plates' simultaneously, including clear examples of past experiences.
2) Your ability to be resilient when things are not going the way you thought, including clear examples of past experiences OR Your experience of managing diverse stakeholders, including clear examples of past experiences
3) Tell us about how our organisational values are in line with your values
Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted.

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 you with making the application process work for you.

Job Title: Finance Director

Hours: Part time, 30 hours a week / Permanent

Salary: up to £46,000 FTE dependent on experience

Location: Bristol, with some flexible working

We are working in partnership with Off The Record, a mental health charity supporting young people aged 11 to 25.  OTR have seen a significant increase in demand for their youth mental health services and now reach over 13,000 young people each year.  They have widened their impact even further by expanding services into North Somerset and developing work within schools. They are now seeking an exceptional Finance Director to join their developing Senior Leadership Team to provide financial leadership.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant, with Charity experience and demonstrate:

• Experience of leading financial strategy, planning, financial stewardship, and control.
• Previous exposure to audit procedures, project management, governance, and risk management processes.
• Experience of leading teams and operating at a senior level in a charity/ commercial/public sector environment
• Strong understanding of preparing statutory accounts in accordance with the Companies Acts and Charity SORP
• Strong negotiating skills: able to persuade and influence colleagues and key stakeholders at all levels.

We are looking for an individual with extensive experience in finance who has operated at a senior level. The successful candidate will be a flexible and meticulous individual who is able to present complex information to a range of audiences and lead multiple functions. You will also have accountability for our HR and Facilities functions and oversight of two income channels - Trade and Grants. In addition, as part of our Senior Leadership Team, you will shape our strategic direction and ensure that we continue to provide an outstanding offer for young people.  Equally important is a strong personal interest in and commitment to the mental health of young people.

For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 27 February 2022