Age UK Croydon exists to make life easier for all older people in the London Borough of Croydon. We provide a wide range of services and activities and aim to help older people live as independently as possible within the community.

We are looking to recruit a support worker as part of a new service in Croydon, known as Personal Independence Coordinators (PICs). The PICs work alongside health and care professionals, adopting a multidisciplinary approach to working with older people who have long term health and social care needs. Most importantly, they ensure that care planning is influenced by the wishes identified by individuals, so that independence can be either improved or maintained.

The Personal Independence Coordinator Support Worker will perform a key role within the team, providing time limited support to older people and supporting the case load of the Personal Independence Coordinator (PIC) team.

If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of the older people who use our services, and those who care for them and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve, then we would love to hear from you.

Full training will be provided; the important qualities we are looking for are

• Excellent communication and listening skills
• A positive mental attitude and the ability to problem solve
• A cheerful, friendly and out-going personality
• The ability to work flexibly, alone and as part of a team
• Good administrative ability and IT skills

Closing date for applications: 9am, 1st October 2021
Interview Dates: 8th October 2021

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at-risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We have more than 35 years of experience working with migrant communities, and in 2019 we supported around 2,000 people through expert legal advice, housing and peer support. Our holistic approach supports people away from a point of crisis and destitution towards safety, economic independence, social engagement and greater emotional wellbeing.

You will have experience in providing high quality administrative support to the CEO, trustees and senior managers.  You will play a key role in developing and supporting our charity and strengthening our resource management, administration and governance. This will include the organisation and servicing of trustee and management meetings ensuring effective administration, record keeping, communications and progress tracking. 

This role requires flexibility, initiative and discretion. You should be highly organised and proactive with strong people and communication skills and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 systems, including SharePoint and MS Teams. You should be committed to self-improvement and respond positively to constructive feedback when given, as well as being a committed team player.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

For more details about the job and to apply, please complete the application form on our website.

PA to Chief Executive

We are looking for an experienced Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative, secretarial and organisational support to the Chief Executive.

Position: PA to Chief Executive

Location: Huddersfield (with some flexibility for home working) and occasional travel  

Hours: Full time, 37 hours/week with occasional out of hours 

Salary: Circa 25-26k depending upon experience

Duration: Permanent 

About the role:

As Personal Assistant you will provide first class support to the Chief Executive and act as the primary point of contact for Trustees, the senior management team, colleagues and external organisations.

Other key duties will include:

• Communicate effectively with Trustees, staff and external agencies
• Organise the Chief Executive’s diary
• Organise travel and accommodation
• Deal with correspondence
• Organise, facilitate and gather information for board meetings
• Company secretarial duties to cover the completion of Annual Returns
• Work closely with the HR team for the effective smooth running of daily office administration

About you:

To be successful in the role of Personal Assistant you will need the following skills and experience:

• Secretarial/business administration or office qualification
• Proven experience within a senior administrative/secretarial role
• Previous experience of Board and committee procedures
• Experience of report writing and meeting tight deadlines
• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team environment
• Excellent communication and IT skills including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Access
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally

Although not essential, an understanding of charitable organisations would also be highly beneficial for this role.

About the Organisation 

The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish. 

The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society. 

You may also have experience in areas such as: Personal Assistant, PA to CEO, Executive Assistant, PA to Board of Directors, PA to Group Directors etc.

To support CEO in the role as PA providing administrative and organisational support to her.The post holder will assist the Senior Management Team with the day to day running of administrative tasks within the Charity and will also provide administrative support the SW office. 

Executive PA to CEO
Reference: AUG20218038
Location: Flexible
Salary: £27,574.00 - £30,590.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, Annual Leave

The post is full-time (37½ hrs per week) and can be based at home – where a suitable home-working environment is in place – or from any RSPB office, located at different locations across the UK. The role may require occasional travel to an RSPB office or to a particular reserve.

Do you have the skills and experience to organise and support a busy CEO at the helm of the UK’s largest nature conservation charity?

We are looking to recruit an Executive PA to support our extremely busy CEO. The successful applicant will have excellent organisational skills, be a self-starter who has the vision to identify and resolve administrative business problems and has the ability to engage diplomatically and positively. In addition, they will be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of working contacts and key stakeholders, whether face-to-face or via email/telephone/video.

About the Role

The PA to the Chief Executive is an important role within the organisation, directly supporting the Chief Executive to develop and lead the delivery of the RSPB’s strategy, in accordance with its Royal Charter & Statutes. The role indirectly supports the wider Executive Board of Directors in the day-to-day management of the organisation, while being a first-line responder and co-ordinator for internal and external communications at a corporate level.

There is no line management responsibility, but the post carries an important leadership function working with the five PAs to the Executive Directors and the Council Co-ordinator, who assists the RSPB’s Trustees, in ensuring the Executive Board are linked across the organisation and that governance and decision-making processes are all effectively supported.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• To manage and maintain her diary and emails, ensure she has everything she needs for her meetings (this could include arranging briefing documents/meetings and setting up extensive and complicated travel itineraries);
• To co-ordinate and respond to correspondence on her behalf; often liaising with representatives of our Patron, RSPB Trustees/Vice-Presidents, Ministers of Parliament, Government departments and agencies, key partners, major donors, other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and contact with members and supporters;
• You will also be responsible for co-ordinating, attending and taking minutes of the monthly Executive Board meetings and ensuring that strong links are maintained between the executive leadership team and the various governance structures of the charity;
• As her Executive PA you are the principal link between her and the rest of the organisation and as such you may need to represent her views in various fora and decisions.

What we need from you

Essentials

• You will need to have had a minimum education to ‘A’ level standard, with 5 GCSEs or equivalent, at Grade C or above, including Maths and English;
• Previous working experience supporting at director level or above;
• Experience working with budgets/financial reporting;
• Experience of line managing or leading others;
• An outline understanding of the main political institutions and administrations at national, UK and European level, relevant to the RSPB;
• An understanding of charity external operating environment;
• Experience of working with Office365 and the Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent);
• An understanding of the RSPB’s diverse areas of work.

Desirable

• Previous experience working to support a Director or CEO in a large NGO;
• Business management qualification;
• Familiarity with project management approaches;
• Experience of line managing administrative staff and/or volunteers;
• Knowledge of current conservation issues and priorities.

Closing date: 23:59, 22 September 2021

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

No agencies please.

TPP are pleased to be working with a Membership organisation to recruit a Office Manager and PA to chief Executive on a 12 month contract.

This role would suit an enthusiastic person who enjoys being part of a small but fast-paced, delivery-oriented team.

This role will be based from home they can offer hybrid working if you wish to have the option to work from the office.

You will provide personal administrative support to the Chief Executive , you will organise and manage office systems, provide administrative support across the team. You will have responsibility for organisational financial processes, Co-ordinating cross organisational project management, including; capacity planning, milestones and convening project initiation meetings.

Some of your duties will involve organising and maintain the Chief Exec's diary and make appointments, Arrange travel and accommodation as necessary, and handle expense claims, Act as first point of contact, managing incoming email and post, screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate, Take notes at meetings and prepare minutes, Maintain HR records (including absence and annual level) and coordinate new starter procedures and Manage office systems, including stationery and supplies orders, and electronic and paper filing systems. Processing of expenditure: processing supplier invoices and staff expenses; managing and reconciling petty cash. Supporting teams to meet and co-ordinate project set-ups

If you are an experience PA / office manager and would like to be part of a great team/working culture please get in touch now for a more detailed Job description.

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.

Are you a methodical and organised PA/EA?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Personal Assistant to join a renowned charity team in Chingford, London. You will join them on a temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent. The Personal Assistant role manages the effective operation of the organisation's Board of Trustees and its sub-Committees. Their PA's play a key role in the management of these and the production of the documentation required to facilitate each meeting.

You will be:

- Taking the minutes of agreed Committee and Board meetings and producing a set of minutes for approval within agreed time period and sharing meeting details with Committee members in a timely manner

- Following up on agreed Board/Committee actions ensuring actions which may interlink between committees are understood and developed accordingly

- Responsible for the annual trustee appraisal schedule, ensuring all trustees have an effective meeting with the Chair of the Board

- Organise the process of Committee paper preparation, including making contact with key stakeholders, proof reading and checking for consistency of approach to paper layout and timely distribution before each meeting

This role is full time and will require occasional travel to the office in Chingford. This is a great opportunity for an established EA/PA who enjoys the Governance element of the role, to make this role a permanent one.

If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity and to receive a full JD then please apply with a Word copy of your CV.

TPP are delighted to be working with the leading UK cancer charity providing specialist support for children, young people, and their families. This PA and Project Support Officer position is a maternity cover contract until July 2022.

The charity offers flexibility around both remote and hybrid working.

About the role:

This is a great opportunity for a dedicated PA to join a dynamic children's cancer charity who are undergoing an exciting period of change and growth. You will be providing first class support to a Director of People and Learning as well as getting involved with HR projects, with development and growth on offer.

The focus of the role will be to provide dedicated PA support and this would suit candidates who enjoy a support role and equally has an interest in HR and project management.

With prior experience in a PA role, you will be confident in managing a very busy diary and organising travel arrangements with the flexibility to support the wider directorate as required. On occasion, you will also undertake informal minute taking for meetings. This role will suit candidates who are looking to grow and develop in a fast-paced role with the opportunity to work on HR projects, ranging from recruitment reviews to diversity and inclusion strategies.

If you're interested in this opportunity, then please do get in touch. You can either apply to this advert, or email your CV to Gemma Hannington quoting the reference number J75513GH. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

Salary:

Grade B: Starting salary is £19,500 per annum pro rata. The band goes up to £21,000 per annum pro rata, however, this is dependent on annual performance reviews

Part time role:

25 – 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday (flexible to be agreed with COO)

Job Purpose:

Do you have a flair for organising others?  Do you have a passion for administration?  Then we need your secretarial skills.

We have an amazing opportunity for an Executive Team PA to provide full secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Operating Officer, Director of Programmes and Director of Housing (the Executive Team).  This involves the production of correspondence and reports, proof reading and formatting documents, diary management, coordinating meetings and production of agendas and minutes.

You will also provide administrative support to the wider Senior Leadership Team, including organising travel and logistics, arranging meetings and taking minutes.  You will also work closely with the PA to the Chief Executive on key tasks such as organising the annual staff conference.

Oasis Community Housing is a Christian response to homelessness and disadvantage providing housing, support and other specialised services. We welcome applicants from all faiths or none, but it is important that all employees understand and sympathise with the Christian vision, ethos and culture of the organisation

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, meeting essential criteria and Enhanced DBS (dependent on role).

Closing date for applications is 1st October at 5:00pm

Please note – we may not be able to contact candidates who have not been shortlisted, if you do not hear from Oasis within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

Oasis Community Housing is an equal opportunities employer

Registered charity no. 1107554.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a significant part in the strategic management and leadership of one of the most successful and well-known schools in the country. Tiffin School is a selective state secondary school with an excellent financial track record.  We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, experienced and talented financial leader to play a key role in delivering an outstanding finance and business function to our academy.

The postholder will work as a member of the Senior Leadership Team which meets regularly to set the strategic direction of the Academy Trust and plan, organise, monitor and evaluate its work. The postholder will also be the company secretary to the Academy Trust.

The successful candidate must be a highly motivated individual who can lead by example and inspire others. You will:

• Be an experienced financial leader with established proven track record of financial management, risk management and financial operational leadership.

• Have excellent and successful leadership and management skills, and be used to working

with a number of diverse teams.

Some educational and or Charity background may be an advantage but we would welcome applicants from other sectors.

Tiffin School has a vibrant and friendly staff, with a diverse mix of teachers and support staff.  The location is close to Kingston town centre, with excellent public transport links to Central London.  We are close to Richmond and Bushy Parks, and the Surrey countryside.  Benefits include: season ticket loan/Cycle to Work scheme/salary advance scheme for a rental deposit/free on-site parking /childcare vouchers/enhanced maternity benefits/and Local Government Pension Scheme.  For a good feel of the School, please look at the Head’s Newsletters on the website. 

Please see our website for the Recruitment Brochure, including the Person Specification, Job Description and application form.  Only fully completed application forms sent to our vacanies email and received by the stated deadline for applications will be accepted as valid applications.

Safeguarding of Children

REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974 (EXCEPTIONS) ORDER 1974 (AS AMENDED IN 2013)

Tiffin School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The post you are applying for is subject to an order under Section 4(4) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Applicants must therefore provide information about all: convictions, cautions, warnings, reprimands, binding over or other orders, pending prosecutions, criminal investigations that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).  This particular post is also subject to a section 128 management check.

Equal Opportunities

Tiffin School is an equal opportunities employer and its policies, including the need to guard against false assumptions based on an applicant’s sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, disability, religion, age, marital status, working pattern, sexual orientation or gender reassignment, are followed at all stages of the selection procedure.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with a leading charity that facilitates communities to collaborate and come together to create lasting and impactful social change to appoint their EA, Governance and Project Support Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to support their Executive Director and the Board of Trustees while also contributing to wider organisational project focused work. The post is offered as a 12 months FTC as it is a maternity cover.

The Executive Assistant, Governance and Project Support Manager will operate in a broad capacity, effectively providing high quality administrative support to the Director, with tasks including diary management, scheduling and coordinating meetings, preparing documents where appropriate and monitoring both incoming communications and correspondence. The post holder will be motivated by the opportunity to immerse themselves in wider organisational projects while also co-ordinate the process of elections to the Board of Trustees and to co-ordinate the induction of new Trustees including values, code of conduct, declarations and duties of trustees. The successful candidate will be involved in governance matters and will also maintain Companies House and Charity Commission Compliance for the organisation.

We are seeking an individual motivated to work at an exciting and values-driven organisation. The successful candidate will have some previous experience of providing administrative and diary assistance to Executive level and to Trustee Boards including taking and writing minutes, developing reports and presentations. You will be highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. It is crucial this person has excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, written communication skills and will be comfortable at responding and reacting to correspondence on an ad-hoc basis. We are seeking self-starters who are naturally proactive, self-motivated and who enjoy being kept busy.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role.

We believe that everyone deserves to be supported in their mental health needs and that we have a part to play in that. Our work is guided by our values of:

Openness  |  Belonging  |  Strength  |  Collaboration

Manchester Volunteer Advice Partnership (MVAP) is a project led by Manchester Mind and involving Cheetham Hill Advice Centre, Manchester Refugee Support Network and Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit. Our focus is advice and improving access to advice. It is also about recruiting and training volunteers from our own communities to support us and the wider sector to deliver advice. It is about collaboration, and this new National Lottery Community funded MVAP is focused on excellent quality training but also on developing our volunteers and creating a sense of community. To help us do this we are looking to recruit a:

Inclusion Support Administrator

The role will support the Training Development Worker in working with volunteers and supporting their development and access to the training. Our previous projects were successful in creating a strong sense of belonging and we want to make sure that we do not lose that. The Inclusion Support Administrator will work with volunteers to ensure the training and the project is accessible particularly through digital inclusion. This post will also support overall administration for the project.

Salary: £21,322 p.a. pro rata (£10,661 actual)

Hours: 17.5 hours per week

The type of skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Being able to work collaboratively and share skills and knowledge.
• Being able to build relationships to create a sense of belonging.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience of delivering training or one to one support.

Application documents can be downloaded from this listing, or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

Applications must be received by 12noon, Tuesday 21st September 2021.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

We are looking to recruit a Divisional Support Manager to manage our pop up shops in the North West, developing and coaching the teams to increase income/profits. The post holder will be instrumental in the set up of any new pop up shops on the division in the future.

You will support the Retail division through the safe management of the shop closure program by taking responsibility for key actions within the program and allow focus to continue within the BAU business. Undertaking insurance inspections of closed sites and assisting with shop sales and the closing programme, when required.

This role will require travel across the North West, Liverpool and surrounding area of England and would suit someone who aspires to be an Area Sales Manager of the future.

About you

• Self-motivated and able to work independently with initiative.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise the work in line with deadlines.
• Able to understand and interpret financial information to manage shop performance outcomes.
• An excellent communicator with ability to build relationships, deliver messages and resolve problems that may arise.
• The ability to recognise stock potential to generate income and the importance of attractive presentation.
• Knowledge of health and safety as relates to the shop environment.
• Able to apply discretion and adhere to company confidentiality
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft based IT programs including, Word, Excel, and Outlook or similar
• An entirely flexible approach to working hours and extensive travel demands including regular overnight stays and occasional weekend working.
• A full, current and clean driving license. A charity vehicle will be provided.

What we offer in return

* Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme.
* Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Simply Health cashback plan and EAP.
* Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan.
* Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
* Discount on Gym Membership and Go Sweat Fitness & Wellbeing Benefit.
* You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits please click here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Divisional Coordinator

£27,500 depending upon experience, plus excellent benefits

London WC1 and home-based

35 hours per week, full-time

The Divisional Coordinator is an important and varied role within the College in which you will provide high-quality, proactive administrative and coordination support to the Directors of divisions and CEO to help them deliver their strategic activities and responsibilities.  

As Divisional Coordinator, you will support the functioning of the relevant divisions by maintaining oversight of divisional work and College commitments, as well as contributing ideas to optimise existing processes to improve efficiency.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff you will support the CEO and digital divisions. You will be responsible for supporting the four internal committees that provide oversight and guidance across new areas of work at the College and will support the Chairs and board members by managing agendas, providing accurate notes and actions and ensuring project updates are provided in a timely manner.

Educated to a good standard, you should have substantial administrative, organisational and communication skills, along with excellent note taking and an ability to translate discussions into specific actions to take forward.

With outstanding interpersonal skills, you should have proven experience of coordinating and liaising with varied networks of staff and stakeholders, as well as having the ability to build and enhance effective working relationships on behalf of the College.

An expert in diary management and prioritisation, you will also help keep track of Directors’ deadlines and actions and prompt them as necessary on these to ensure they are delivered.

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community.

The RCPCH has more than 20,000 members and fellows and employs around 170 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have smaller offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The RCPCH wants to represent all the communities we serve. Appointment will be made solely on merit. However, the College is particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and/or candidates with a disability who are currently under-represented at this level of the organisation.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions all staff are currently working remotely. We will be returning to the office on 20 September 2021 where you will work in the office for a minimum of 60% of the week and the remainder from home.