The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham is seeking to appoint a full time HR Manager to proactively lead a comprehensive human resources (HR) service to the Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF) and the wider Diocese in respect of its ecclesiastical office holders.  The HR Manager will be supported by a HR Officer who is also the Executive PA to the CE and Archdeacons. 

Based in Southwell, the successful candidate will provide up to date advice to the senior team in support of our clergy and employees and, as required, to equip and enable parishes to ensure legal and regulatory compliance and leading practice.

This is an opportunity for a suitably experienced HR professional to use their skills to work alongside the Chief Executive in the delivery of strategic objectives and workforce planning in a complex environment.

The nature of the post will require a degree of mobility and flexibility, with work undertaken in locations around the Diocese and some meetings or training events taking place during evenings and weekends, for which time off in lieu would need to be taken.

Bond is the UK network for organisation working in international development. We unite and support a diverse network of over 400 civil society organisations and allies to help eradicate global poverty, inequality and injustice.

Main purpose of the job

The role of PA and Operations Coordinator is to be responsible for providing PA support to the CEO and other directors as required; HR administration; and facilities and office management, ensuring smooth running of Bond.

Main responsibilities

• PA and Governance Support
• HR Administration
• Operations and office management

At Bond, we are open to Job Share and the possibility of reduced hours, flexible working, or compressed hours.

Benefits

Bond offers a competitive salary and benefits package

Please see Job Specification for full detail

How to apply

To apply for thisvacancy, please send a copy of your CV and a short cover letter by midnight on Sunday 31st January 2021.

However, we may close applications early if we receive a high number of applicants.

Partners for a New Economy is working to change the economic system so that it enables communities, people, and nature to thrive. We are looking for a part-time PA to join our small team.

Our six Partners are philanthropic foundations based in who pool funds and make grants to organisations that are pioneering change in economic thinking, enterprise, and money & banking systems. Our Partners are based in Switzerland, Denmark and the United States, and our staff work in Geneva and London.  

We are seeking a well-organised individual to work part-time as PA to our new Director, Jo Swinson. The successful candidate will have an eye for detail, strong time management and written communication skills, and be adept at dealing professionally with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience of diary management is an advantage. The role will be home-based and can be done flexibly, so the ability to work independently is important. When and if possible, the intention is to arrange in-person catch-ups with the Director (based in London) on a regular basis.

Main duties and tasks

• Managing the director’s diary
• Arranging online and in-person meetings and events
• Booking travel and accommodation (one day perhaps!)
• Email filtering and inbox management
• Drafting and formatting documents
• Assisting in preparation for meetings
• Ad hoc support to the Director and the Community Co-ordinator

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced and proactive PA to CEO, to join a growing charity, based in West London.

As the PA to the CEO, your role will be to provide outstanding and proactive personal assistance and secretarial support to the CEO, the board of trustees and the senior leadership team.

As the PA to the CEO your key responsibilities will be to:

• Manage the CEO's correspondence, maintaining and managing diaries and arranging meetings.
• Prepare and amend correspondence, agenda, papers, reports, etc, as necessary. Use of PowerPoint and Excel for producing reports.
• Arrange Travel and expenses, appointments, and meetings.
• Provide secretarial support to the board of trustees, as necessary.
• Take minutes of various meetings, including senior leadership team meetings.
• Coordinate and support cross-organisational project working groups and initiatives.

Our client is looking for an experienced PA who has worked at senior management level, is proactive with a 'can-do' approach and who is used to working in a busy and diverse role. You will have proven experience of:

• Extremely organised with excellent secretarial and administrative skills.
• An ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues across an international group.
• Experienced in taking minutes at meetings.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills to produce reports and presentations.
• Experience working within a medical or healthcare sector, would be advantageous.

Please note, working in the office one day a week is required due to the essential requirements of the role. Please be assured the office is following very strict guidelines to ensure the welfare of their staff.

Divisional Resourcing Coordinator

Find your place with us and help change lives.

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting over 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a team that welcomes creative ideas based on sound judgement and experience and allows for growth and efficiency, supporting operational colleagues and hiring managers in creating an excellent candidate to employee journey.

As a Divisional Resourcing Coordinator you will be field based across 6 regions, responsible for coaching and guiding hiring managers in recruitment and selection activities. Working to KPIs, you will provide support and advice to operational colleagues involved in recruitment, ensuring consistency in processes to reflect best practice and Hft values.

Salary: £28,515 per annum plus car allowance

Hours: Full time, Contract - Fixed term - 6 months with the view to start ASAP

Location: South East: Kent North, Kent South, Sussex, Surrey, North & South Oxfordshire

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.

To be successful you will need to have significant experience within a similar capacity, including providing professional advice and support to recruiting managers. Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering recruitment and selection campaigns to a positive outcome is essential, as are excellent IT skills with experience of MS Office and the ability to gather, analyse and interpret data and draft basic reports. Up to date knowledge of relevant employment law is required. You must also be able to travel across your division which may include overnight stays.

Closing date: Saturday 30th January 2021

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience of the following: Resourcing Coordinator, Recruitment Coordinator, Recruitment Advisor, Recruitment Assistant, Recruitment Executive, Resourcing Advisor, Resourcing Assistant, Resourcing Executive, Recruiter, In House Recruiter, Internal Recruiter, Recruitment Consultant, Recon, HR Assistant, HR Advisor, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

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About Us

The Natural History Museum is both a world-leading science research centre and the most visited natural history museum in Europe. With a vision of a future in which both people and the planet thrive, it is uniquely positioned to be a powerful champion for balancing humanity's needs with those of the natural world.

It is custodian of one of the world's most important scientific collections comprising over 80 million specimens. The scale of this collection enables researchers from all over the world to document how species have and continue to respond to environmental changes - which is vital in helping predict what might happen in the future and informing future policies and plans to help the planet.

We are at a pivotal moment in our history as we launch a new strategy setting out our role as the natural world faces increasing threats. Building on our world-leading collection, global reputation for science and as one of the world's leading visitor attractions, the NHM has ambitious plans leading up to the 150 anniversary of the opening of the Waterhouse Building in 2031, making this a truly exciting time to be part of the NHM team.

About the role

You will generate and increase funding from two income streams - our growing Patrons programme and new Legacy strategy and programme. Our legacy initiative has been created to maximise income from gifts in Wills and In Memoriam giving through effective promotion, cultivation and stewardship of potential and confirmed legacy pledgers. The programme is preforming well, and has already delivered a significant number of new confirmed pledges.

Based in the Major Gifts team, you will work closely with a number of colleagues in the Development Group and across the Museum to raise the profile of the Patrons scheme and planned giving and to establish best practises. You will also be the Development Group's point of contact for gifts of objects/specimens to the Collection (through Wills or as lifetime gifts).

About you

You will bring strong creative, interpersonal and communications skills to this role, with excellent planning, administration, and process management abilities.

Your successful, personal track record in legacy fundraising, membership scheme fundraising and donor development, and demonstrable experience of relationship cultivation and donor management, helps ensure that you have a sound understanding of the legal processes surrounding legacies.

How to apply

If that sounds like you please apply online on the Natural History Museum's careers portal, and provide:

• A comprehensive curriculum vitae giving details of relevant achievements in recent posts as well as your education and professional qualifications.
• A covering letter that summarises your interest in this post, providing evidence of your ability to match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

To apply, please visit

Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from everyone - diversity, inclusion and the feeling of belonging matters to us. By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of diverse backgrounds we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. We offer a stimulating and professional environment in which to work. This is a remarkable place we look for staff who can work according to our values - we champion diversity, encourage creativity, we are connected, and we value evidence.

A child's earliest years are irreplaceable. Without a stable, loving and nurturing environment, a child will not develop the vital foundations they need. Yet today's families are facing considerable challenges, such as mental health difficulties, financial pressures, loneliness, language or cultural barriers, or a lack of any support networks.

The Home-Start network is there for parents when they need us most, because childhood can't wait. Home-Start UK supports nation-wide local Home-Starts to provide a community network of trained volunteers and expert support to help families with young children through their most challenging times and ensure the best possible start for their children.

Assistant Director of Fundraising and Supporter Engagement

Home-Start UK

Flexible, with travel to Leicester office

C.£58,000

The Assistant Director of Fundraising and Supporter Engagement will be primarily responsible for the development of Home-Start UK's fundraising and supporter engagement activities, ensuring that more people are inspired to connect and contribute to making a real impact to the lives of children and families across the UK. Reporting to the Deputy CEO, the postholder will work at a national scale, ensuring local Home-Start's can contribute to wider fundraising plans and activities.

The role is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled fundraiser to join and strategically plan new fundraising opportunities. Focusing across all revenue streams and with a particularly focus on the supporter engagement experience, the role will lead all supporter engagement, individual giving and public fundraising activity. Leading a team of three strong fundraisers, you will be responsible for evaluating and monitoring performance against income targets as well as professional development of the team.

We are looking for an innovative fundraiser with in-depth experience of the fundraising environment across a range of disciplines. You will understand the importance of both placed-based and national fundraising and will be keen to learn all the aspect of Home-Start UK's approaches to fundraising. Ideally, you will also have a strong track record of personally leading change and driving significant income growth and supporter engagement in a fundraising environment.

Home-Start UK is committed to equality of opportunity and particularly encourages applications from candidates from under-represented groups in charity senior leadership. We welcome applications from candidates with lived experience of family support. As a charity working to support families in all their shapes, we are deeply committed to flexible working and juggling the demands of individual circumstances to make this job work for you.

Job Title:                   Volunteer Service Administrative Support Officer

Hours:                   27.5 Hours Per Week ( Over 5 days Mon-Fri)

Salary:                £13,185.84 

Responsible to:  Service Performance Manager

Responsible for:   Small team of office based volunteers 

Job Summary

• To provide support to the Service Performance Manager for the management, recruitment, and support of volunteers within Age UK Essex

• Ensure the implementation of good practice in regard to recruitment, selection, training placement and supervision of volunteers

Main Duties

• Oversee the recruitment process of volunteers working within Age UK Essex in accordance with relevant policies and procedures. This includes:

• helping to maintain a current list of volunteer opportunities

• receiving enquiries from potential volunteers

• obtaining and processing references

• completing DBS checks

• provision of ID badges

• carrying out volunteer monitoring

• Assist with collating data for monthly volunteer report

• Maintain the smooth running of the voluntary service office 

• Understand and be willing to support the Age UK Essex Voluntary Services Business Plan

• Work within timelines and targets agreed with the Service Performance Manager.

• Responsible for recording information regarding the recruitment, training and placement of volunteers within Age UK Essex using our relationship management system

• Undertake further personal development as discussed and agreed with the line manager and keep knowledge up-to-date

General Duties

• Carry out such other duties as may from time to time be reasonably required

• The job description reflects the requirements of the post at the time of writing. These requirements may change over time and the job description may need to reviewed 

• All staff and volunteers are required to work with Age UK Essex policies and procedures, ensuring that they are carried out in relation to the job and their responsibilities

• To comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and to take responsibility for the health and safety and welfare of others in the working environment ensuring that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment.

• To actively support the fundraising department.

• To contribute, as part of the staff team, to internal and external meetings as required

• To participate in Age UK Essex’s appraisal and supervision process

• To act as an ambassador for Age UK Essex at all times

Notes:

• This role may require flexibility due to the nature of the service, weekend and/or occasional evening work may be required. Time off in lieu will be agreed in advance with the line manager for such requests.

• The job description reflects the requirements of the post at the time of writing. These requirements may change over time and the job description may need to be reviewed in consultation with the post holder.

• All staff, directors and volunteers are required to work with Age UK Essex policies and procedures, ensuring that they are carried out in relation to the job and their responsibilities

Carers Support Merton (CSM)

Executive Assistant

Salary: £28137.20 per annum pro rata

Carers Support Merton (CSM) is a well-established and respected charity in the London Borough of Merton with an ambitious development programme of work to support promote and improve the quality of life of unpaid carers from the age of five.

We are seeking a highly organised Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the Chief Executive to ensure the smooth running of the charity.  To be successful in this role you will be highly literate/numerate and have excellent digital skills.  You will have a strong desire to help drive the organisation forwards in improving efficiency and be able to manage a diverse workload and competing set of priorities.  Working in a small organisation you will need to have a ‘can do’ attitude and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

We are able to offer the opportunity to join a friendly team and the benefits of flexible working.

Carers Support Merton, as an employer, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This includes a commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures.

The successful candidate will be subject to a basic DBS check

CSM Vision:

We want unpaid Carers of all ages to have real choices to improve their quality of life and to receive the respect, support and recognition that they deserve. 

Holiday Entitlement: 25 days + Bank Holiday per annum pro rata

Hours of Work: 21 hours per week (open to 3 full days or 4/5 shorter days)

Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer

Location: We are currently working from home due to COVID-19 restrictions but in future the role will be based at our offices in Mitcham, but with the opportunity for some continued homeworking.

Assistant Director of Fundraising and Supporter Engagement
Full time permanent contract
c£58,000
Flexible location, with travel to East Midlands office and around the UK

This role would suit a senior professional who enjoys developing  and building strategic relationships with a variety of partners, stakeholders and supporters. 

This social welfare children's charity works with families in communities across the UK and is made up of local networks of trained volunteers to help families with young children through challenging times. Its approach to support is as individual as the people it helps; no judgement, just compassionate, confidential and expert help.
Last year this charity supported over 50,000 children in nearly 30,000 families and while this can be celebrated there is so much more to do so do consider joining this dedicated team.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive, the Assistant Director of Fundraising and Supporter Engagement is responsible for the development of the nationwide fundraising and supporter engagement activities in order to make a real impact to the lives of children and families across the whole of the UK. In addition to developing the national funding and supporter base, your remit will also be to develop resources and joint initiatives that can be implemented at local levels which will engage support and build capacity throughout the network to result in income growth.

The successful candidate will bring a proven track record in senior level fundraising, leading change, and driving significant income growth and supporter engagement. You will also need to be able to demonstrate experience of driving supporter engagement activity including stewardship and relationship management to inform and influence income growth.

How to apply

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact our recruitment partner:

Carroll Lloyd, Director, NFP Consulting

Application is by way of a CV and a Supporting Statement.

Closing date: Midday Tuesday 2nd February 

** Closing date extended to 25th January 12pm midday**

WomenMATTA is a thriving women’s centre for women in Manchester and Trafford and part of the national charity Women in Prison

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Manager lead an established and committed team.

The overall aim of this role is to provide strategic oversight and operational management to all WomenMATTA services delivered through hubs across multiple sites in Manchester, ensuring quality standards are consistently met, staff are effectively managed, partnerships are established and maintained and budgets are appropriately managed.

We actively encourage applications from women from a variety of backgrounds, and with a range of skills and experiences. We are particularly interested to hear from Black, Asian and minority ethnic women and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system. The role is only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.

TO APPLY:

To apply, please download and read the WomenMATTA Manager  RECRUITMENT PACK including the Job Description and Person Specification and complete the application and equalities monitoring forms in full. 

Closing date for applications:  Midday Monday 25th January 2021

Interview date:. Week Commencing Monday 1st February 2021

City & Hackney Carers seek a warm and experienced individual to coordinate our Parent Carer Support Service. The postholder is responsible for supporting carers of children with additional needs, providing emotional support, advice and information on welfare benefit entitlements and facilitating peer support and information groups. The post involves home working with travel to and from meetings in Hackney and the wider London area as needed.

This service is supported by the Mercer’s Charitable Foundation and London Catalyst

To apply :In the first instance, please submit your CV which must be accompanied by a Supporting Statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing how your knowledge and experience meets the requirements of the job description. Relevant candidates may be asked to complete an application form and equal opps format a later stage  .

Alana House Administrator

Full time, permanent appointment 

37 hours per week 

Based in Reading

Salary in the range £19,300 - £23,588 per annum

Having regard to the nature and context of the work, there is a genuine occupational requirement permitted under the Equality Act 2010 that this post is only available to women.

PACT currently has two community projects, Alana House women’s community project and Bounce Back 4 Kids. Alana House is a women specific support project supporting vulnerable women with complex needs and those at risk of offending to help them make changes in their lives and Bounce Back 4 Kids is a support programme for children and families affected by domestic abuse.

PACT’s communities work aims to empower beneficiaries to take control of their lives by identifying the underlying issues related to their problems and facilitating a positive plan of approach to address these issues and work towards improving personal circumstances and outcomes. 

We are looking for a strong team player to help with providing valuable administrative support to the team and services provided.  The Administrator will process new referrals, input data on the Lamplight database and set up and maintain Excel spreadsheets.  They will maintain the service delivery diary, liaising with the team and external partners as required. 

The post holder will also arrange internal and external meetings, coordinate agendas and take minutes.  The role includes some PA support to the Alana House Manager and Head of Communities, and other general office duties such as ensuring the office has resources and stock and reporting any maintenance issues.   

You should have some previous administrative experience, ideally gained in a social care setting, have good IT skills (particularly using databases and Excel), and be able to work both as part of a friendly and busy team and independently.  The Administrator will frequently be the first point of contact for visitors and staff from partner organisations and will answer the phone / door buzzer to service-users, so it is important that you are able to provide an approachable, calm and welcoming response too.

Interested? If you would like to join an inspirational organisation where you can make a real difference to children and families, further details and how to apply are available on our website: 

Closing date:  noon, Wednesday 10th February 2021

Interviews: Monday 22nd February 2021

Please note that we may close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We look forward to hearing from you!

PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults therefore please note our recruitment procedure includes DBS checks and overseas checks (where applicable). Please note prospective employees will need to evidence they have the relevant permission to work in the UK.

No agencies please

Cavell Nurses' Trust is a small but busy charity supporting UK nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants facing personal or financial hardship.

We're recruiting a motivated and enthusiastic Fundraising Officer to join our growing fundraising team to offer vital day to day support, as well as valued contributions to our events, supporter stewardship and communications.

Purpose:

• To manage fundraising administration.
• To support community fundraisers, as well as develop and promote a diverse range of fundraising activities and projects in line with Cavell Nurses’ Trust’s fundraising strategy.
• To continually develop excellent and innovative fundraising communications with supporters and ensure a wonderful experience for donors.

The role principally includes responsibilities in Administration, Supporter Care and Fundraising Communications.

Administration:

• Maintain and update the database of fundraising relationships in line with Cavell Nurses’ Trust policies.
• Manage administrative tasks across all of Cavell Nurses’ Trust’s fundraising strands. This will include thanking and processing donations, answering enquiries, fulfilling mailings, tracking department costs, stock takes and ensuring fundraising materials are up to date. It also includes regular reporting from JustGiving, Virgin Money Giving, Facebook and other online fundraising platforms.
• Respond to general enquiries from supporters
• Keep up to date on areas where Cavell Nurses’ Trust can improve practice and ensure all materials are in line with the Fundraising Regulator best practice.

Supporter Care:

• Fulfil mailings to fundraisers.
• With donor retention a priority, actively maintain and support new and existing relationships with supporters to encourage long-term commitment.
• Support community fundraisers who take on activities/challenges to support our work. Ensure they are well stewarded and inspired to achieve their fundraising potential.
• To represent Cavell Nurses’ Trust at events and meetings as appropriate and giving presentations when required.
• Take a lead on supporting our Ambassadors and regular donors.

Fundraising Communications:

• Working closely with the Communications Manager and Fundraising Manager, support the delivery of a compelling and inspired digital and printed communications plan to encourage fundraising and donations - ensuring all content meets the standards of Cavell Nurses’ Trust.
• This includes scheduling content for social media, monitoring activity on social media, creating copy for emails and letters and supporting the creation of digital advertising.

This list of responsibilities is not exclusive of other responsibilities that properly fall within the remit of this role and may be subject to amendment from time to time by agreement.

Salary:

The salary is £22,000 PA. The contract is for 35 hours a week, with occasional and planned weekend or evening work. You will need a valid UK driving license and to be insured for business travel. The package includes a 5% employer contribution pension.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please submit your CV, along with a ‘thank-you email’ to a donor.

The donor, Mrs Margaret Moore, has made a generous £100 donation to Cavell Nurses’ Trust and commented that this is to say thank you after receiving excellent care from nurses after a short stay in hospital. Please write a suggested thank you letter on behalf of Cavell Nurses’ Trust.

Please attach the thank you letter as a covering letter with your CV.

The deadline for submitting your application is 10 am on Monday 8th February 2021.

If you are shortlisted, we will invite you to attend an online Zoom call interview. Interviews will take place on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th February, so please keep this date free if you apply. If you haven’t heard from us before that date, then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful.