This role presents a new and exciting opportunity for someone to work within our growing Academic department, and oversee its administration and organisation. We are looking for a highly organised, efficient and motivated individual who will be based in our head office, to monitor the department’s operations and procedures.

Why Barnabas Fund?

As a world-renowned international aid agency, Barnabas Fund serves the global persecuted Church by channelling practical aid to suffering Christians in over 80 countries who face oppression, discrimination and persecution. This is an opportunity to join our organisation to use your skills and abilities to serve the global persecuted Church. In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you will see the expansion and exciting new developments of the vision Barnabas Fund has to support persecuted Christian leaders, pastors, church workers etc. from countries around the globe.

What will you be doing:

You will be involved in monitoring the operations of the department, from keeping accurate filing and databases to supporting students on each study programme. This will see you as first point of contact for students, and their recruitment as well as the main Academic office liaison receiving questions, queries about courses, seminars, lecturers, etc. You will be responsible for processing student applications, enrolment, scholarships and maintaining student records, as well as having full knowledge of the different courses and their content. You will also oversee internal office meetings, appointments, staff schedules, preparation of correspondence, presentations, reports, and perform certain HR functions for the department. Please read all job functions within the attached job description.

What will you need:

• Essential experience needed in previous administrative roles within Academic institutions or in the higher education sector.
• Relevant academic qualifications/training may include office management, clerical and secretarial courses, as well as business and leadership qualifications.
• Very good knowledge of various office management procedures and systems.
• Excellent time management, and organisational skills are essential to this role, including very good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks, projects etc. required of you.
• Advanced problem solving skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Planning and project management skills.
• Great proficiency in Microsoft Office and other related office software, Word, Excel etc.
• General HR experience would be an advantage.
• A good knowledge of Christian theology, current affairs, geopolitical issues and world religions would be a considerable advantage.

Salary is dependent on skills and experience.

You will be working within our Academic team from our international office in Pewsey, Wiltshire. This is an office-based role.

Any successful candidate will need to be committed to Barnabas Fund’s ethos, statement of faith and aims and already have the right to work in the UK.

Due to the volumes of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of applying, your application will have been deemed unsuccessful. Thank you.

This a varied and exciting post, supporting and working closely with the Pastoral team, and working as PA to the Deputy Head (Pastoral). The primary role is to provide administrative support to the Deputy Head (Pastoral), who is also the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead. The PA will also provide administrative support to the Deputy Head (Mental Health & Wellbeing).

The PA will act as a first point of contact for the Deputy Head (Pastoral), managing their diary and dealing with all correspondence and phone calls in a timely and professional manner. Excellent administration, organisation and communication skills are essential. The PA must also be highly discrete and have previous experience of working in PA work or office management.

Salary: £33,000 per annum

8.00am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (full time post)

Further details and an application form can be obtained from the School’s website, via the ‘Work with Us’ link.

The closing date for all applications is midday on Wednesday 4 November 2020.

Interviews will take place during the week commencing 9 November 2020.

St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Juniors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Juniors are an equal opportunities employer.

JOB TITLE

PA to HR Director (Programme Coordinator)

PROGRAMME

People and Organisational Development

LOCATION

Based in London

JOB PURPOSE

To assist the HR Director and the wider Human Resources team with administration support in providing a comprehensive, collaborative support service that enables the team to meet their objectives and ensures an efficient running of the department.

To ensure the efficient and appropriate operational management of the department including but not limited to: diary management, budget management and forecasting, travel arrangements (flights, accommodation, etc) and expenses processing, organisation and support of regular meetings, finance and invoice processing, facilitating interdepartmental collaboration and specific tasks relevant to the team.

To lead and ensure timely and accurate periodic finance reports including budget forecasting with budget holders for the financial year.

To lead the overall efficient coordination of work by, and communications of the staff in the Human Resources team.

Reporting to HR Director and supporting the Human Resources team. This post has no line management responsibility.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diary management, and administrative support to the HR Director
• Supporting the Human Resources team with international and national travel arrangements
• Plan, minute, and manage departmental meetings and meetings with the Board member and Union members
• Handle confidential information and conflicting priorities with sensitivity and a high level of judgement
• Manage financial processes and analysis, ensuring efficient financial management and administration of the team
• Manage financial budgeting and reporting. Monitoring the departments spend.
• Support on procurement of consultants, suppliers, and freelancers; and on all departmental purchasing including capital expenditure
• Support the planning and formulation of projects.
• Provide an advisory role on systems and processes such as Finance, Travel, Facilities and Human Resources for the Programme
• Processing purchase orders and expense claims for the team
• The Human Resources team runs smoothly and efficiently

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience providing support to a HR Director
• Experience working in a Human Resources team and supporting the team
• Experience of administering and coordinating a large and diverse department at a senior level
• Ability to manage own work plan and to make recommendations to the HR Director on administrative improvements
• Experience of preparing and monitoring budgets (including project budgets), and an ability to identify budget problems and solve them
• Highly organized and efficient with the ability to work on own initiative
• Knowledge and practice of budget maintenance systems, financial resources management and record keeping
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and diplomatically in English - verbally and in writing, face to face and over the telephone
• Courteous and customer focused - experience of service provision
• Experienced in and capable of handling confidential information relating to e.g. organizational issues, staffing/personnel
• Proven ability to manage conflicting priorities, under pressure and deal with several activities and demands at the same time. Proven ability to meet deadlines and work with changes at short notice
• Must have right to work in the UK

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world and have:

• more than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights
• more than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click 'Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

Versus Arthritis are looking for a passionate, proactive Personal Assistant to support the Director of Involvement, Influencing and Support. This is a high-profile role and offers the opportunity to play an integral part in helping to deliver the charities ambitions through a high performing and engaged workforce.

About the role

This is a part-time role, (21 hours over 5 days per week)

Our organisational leadership team (OLT) are collectively responsible for inspiring, motivating and leading our people to deliver against our strategy and priorities. They are expected to be leaders for Versus Arthritis first and their areas of expertise second. They have responsibility for organisational planning, resourcing and delivery based on the input and recommendations of expert leaders from across the charity.

The Personal Assistant to the Director of Involvement, Influencing and Support enables this by supporting the director(s) to ensure optimal use of their time.

Key requirements

In addition to an approach that supports our values and behaviours, this role will require the following knowledge, skills and experience

• Proven experience of success as a senior administrator, Personal Assistant, or similar role
• High quality verbal and written communication skills required to present information in a clear and accessible way
• Ability to distil meeting discussions into succinct notes of the key discussion points, decisions actions and points for onward communication.
• Able to work independently to deadlines with minimal supervision.
• A proactive and conscientious approach with good attention to detail.
• Ability to handle a range of tasks, including processing information from a wide range of sources and managing changing and competing priorities.
• Strong MS Office 365 skills (Outlook, Word and PowerPoint in particular).

To apply you MUST submit:

1. a concise, up-to-date CV
2. along with a completed supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the key requirements set out in the job description and person specification
3. Please include where you've seen this role advertised

Email your completed application by 5pm 02 November 2020

This role requires working on a rota basis with typical shifts including: 

- 1pm - 7.30pm (weekdays only); 

- 4.15pm - 9am including an 8-hour sleepover; 

- 8.30am or 9am - 5pm (weekends only)

Potential Interview date: 22nd October 2020

Here at Mercy UK we have a passion for God, passion for people and passion for excellence – this means we are committed to becoming an organisation where team members feel supported, valued and challenged to deepen their personal and professional growth. As an agile and fast-moving team, we seek to give our very best to what we do in attitude and activity.

As a Pastoral Support Worker, you carry heart and passion for the emotional, mental and spiritual health of the incredible women who are residents of the Mercy UK home. You have a unique set of skills; bringing together keen organisational and administrative skills with pastoral people skills. You are a cheerleader and at times, a coach to a diverse set of residents, all of whom are wired differently, with different learning styles, outlooks and life experiences but all of whom are united in their pursuit for freedom from life-controlling issues and into intimacy in their relationship with God, self and others.

You are safe hands as the primary point of contact and support for residents during evenings and weekends and your experience and abilities in pastoral support and communication equips you to deliver a fun yet informative schedule. You are able to perceive the needs of the group as well as the individual resident and you can hold these in tension. You are confident in your judgement and decision-making and understand the importance of working as a team and seeking guidance, where needed.

As residents wrestle through their own healing journey and put into practice all they are learning, you can prayerfully direct them, support and signpost them towards healthy choices and ways in which they can strengthen themselves in their own relationship with God, understanding that your best days are when you are in overflow in your own discipleship journey.

The post will include but is not limited to:

• Working innovatively with residents in their engagement with creative solutions and tools to improve their emotional, mental, physical and spiritual well-being.
• Offering accountability in a resident’s self-administration of medications and facilitating the provision of medical care, as directed
• Empowering residents to improve their confidence in the kitchen, cooking and food-handling
• Facilitating the residents’ evening and weekend engagement with their external support network such as her home church, friends, family and other support partners through scheduled internet/email, post and phone use
• Creating fun and dynamic workshops and activities based on your own hobbies and passions, encouraging residents to explore their own creativity and skills
• Cultivating a sense of safety and consistency in the home by facilitating a fun yet informative programme schedule on and off-site and communicating changes or delays appropriately to the resident group and where necessary, the wider team
• Facilitating constructive and healthy discussion of Christian teachings and theology, and demonstrating healthy and appropriate personal boundaries and conversation within the home
• Transport residents to and from offsite activities including to and from church services and hospital or doctors’ appointments
• Willingness to be disturbed during sleeping hours to offer support, prayer or sleep-aid guidance to residents requiring support
• Ensuring any significant matters are communicated appropriately and promptly to ensure resident needs are being handled with excellence across the team
• Connecting regularly with the Senior Programme Manager in a one:one setting and being willing to engage in reflective practice towards personal and professional development.
• Undertaking a variety of administrative tasks, as directed, and ensuring the efficient filing and security of resident personal, sensitive and confidential information, upholding discretion at all times and ensuring that resident information is processed in line with regulatory requirements.
• Presenting the vision and mission of Mercy UK and being willing to deliver training to Christian audiences of all denominations and backgrounds as well as bringing an example of healthy Christian leadership in line with Mercy UK’s statement of faith and lifestyle policies.
• Remaining discerning, innovative and open to change, offering your skills and support across the charity, as needed.
• Undertake continued training, be an active participant and show commitment to personal and spiritual development.
• Adhere to ethical practice, strict confidentiality, disclosure and safeguarding policies and use discretion at all times.

Job Title  Executive Assistant to Chief Executive

Duration Permanent

Hours Part / Full time 3-5 days per week. We are open to hearing about flexible models or slightly different hours

Salary £27,000 per annum pro rata, pension matched up to 6.5% of salary after successful completion of probation

Annual leave 25 days per annum pro rata – plus the days between Christmas and New Year

Location A mix of home and office-based working, Central London, in line with government guidance at the time

National Voices is the leading coalition of health and social care charities in England. We have more than 160 members covering a diverse range of health conditions and communities, connecting us with the experiences of millions of people. We work together to strengthen the voice of patients, service users, carers, their families, and the voluntary organisations that work for them, with a particular focus on people affected by inequality and disadvantage.

Since starting 18 months ago, National Voices’ Chief Executive Charlotte Augst has revitalised the charity, overseeing the implementation of a new strategy, developing a new business model, and bringing in a new team. Under her leadership we have achieved considerable influencing success and are growing as an organisation. Charlotte was recently recognised by the Health Services Journal as one of the most influential people in health and care in the UK.

We are a small, friendly team of eight who work closely together to achieve our aims.  

The Role

Charlotte now needs a very personable and capable Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to ensure she has the space to focus on leading the charity into a sustainable future. This is a varied role which requires someone who can think on their feet at the same time as ensuring high-quality administrative and organisational support.

The postholder will have the opportunity to work with senior stakeholders from across our member charities, the NHS and government, at the same time as supporting a growing organisation to undertake vital work that makes a tangible difference to people using health and care services.

National Voices has a strong commitment to equality and diversity.

We particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background, as they are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We also encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of using health and care services.

Responsibilities

Supporting the Chief Executive

To provide administrative and organisational support to the Chief Executive:

• Manage the Chief Executive’s busy and complex diary
• Email management, ensuring queries and actions are followed up
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Support the Chief Executive with their line management responsibilities, for example by setting up 121s and providing follow-up
• Support the Chief Executives with financial oversight, for example checking expenses claims and payments prior to authorisation.

Team support

• Support team meetings and away days, including the documentation of agendas, decisions, and actions
• Act as health and safety officer, with the support of the senior management, to ensure compliance with H&S requirements
• Provide administrative support for the Board of Trustees and its sub committees, working with the Head of Office

• Be proactive in suggesting and implementing administrative improvements to support the team and organisation to work in a more efficient and collaborative way
• Keep track of the team’s development and training needs, providing advice to managers where required.

Other

• Any other duties as required by the line manager and commensurate with the role

Person specification

All candidates will be assessed against the following criteria, please use specific examples when applying:

Values, attitudes and behaviours

• Passionate about National Voices’ mission and work
• Proactive, flexible and responsive
• Comfortable working in a team, as well as under own initiative
• Able to think and act creatively to solve problems and challenges
• Committed to reducing inequalities and understanding diversity
• Excellent people skills, working with very senior stakeholders as well as the NV team
• Leadership, drive, and an ability to get things done

Skills and abilities

• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Highly organised and able to react quickly to a fast-paced workload in a busy environment
• Experience of diary management
• Excellent IT skills with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Able to build relationships at all levels with the team, external stakeholders, National Voices members, service users and volunteers
• Proactive and able to anticipate, plan and prepare in advance of requests
• Experience of using a CRM (customer relationship management) system would be an advantage.

Experience, knowledge and understanding

• At least 1 year’s experience supporting an in-demand chief executive, director, senior manager or similar in a challenging environment
• An understanding of health and social care, and/or the voluntary sector would be an advantage.

Application guidance

Please complete the National Voices application form explaining why you are suitable for the role, with particular reference to the values, skills and experience identified in the person specification.

For the email address to send application to please see guidance in JOb pack and person specification below.

Please specify any access or other requirements of which we need to be aware for the interview.

The deadline for applications is end of day on Sunday 01 November 2020.

Initial virtual interviews will take place w/c 09 November.

An exciting opportunity for a commercially minded individual with experience in the charity sector, to join the Central and East Northamptonshire Citizens Advice’s (CENCA) Executive Team, providing Business Support across the organisation. 

Head of Business Support

£29,400 - £34,000 (negotiable)

Full time, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Permanent

Responsible to Chief Officer

Northampton

About the role

As Head of Business Support, you will play an instrumental role in the management of finance, human resources, risk assurance, premises and business management at CENCA, ensuring all legal, external and internal compliance is met. Working closely with other Heads of Service and the Chief Officer, you will lead the coordination and production of information on Performance Indicators, Risk Management and Service Improvements.

About you

This is a diverse role which will give you the opportunity to work across multiple parts of the business. As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Knowledge of HR legislation and policy
• Experience within a finance role
• Understanding of equality and diversity and its application to CENCA
• Proven track record of resource management

About us

CENCA has a vision for a fair society for all, with lives well lived. A key aspect of this is for people to be able to improve their lives because they know and understand their rights and responsibilities. We deliver Citizens Advice services to over 8,000 people a year in Northants, via 10 projects and services and we are on target to deliver £6million of income gains for our clients in 2020/2021. 

At CENCA, we expect our staff to stand up for equalities, communicate for impact and strive to make a personal difference. 

Benefits

• 25 day’s annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 5% Employers Contributory Pension Scheme
• Enhanced sickness benefit after one-years’ service
• Flexible working hours to the requirement of the role
• Comprehensive training and Ongoing Development
• Free parking for agreed roles

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to find out more, please visit our website via the Apply button, where you can download a job and application pack.

Please note, CVs will not be accepted.

To arrange an informal telephone discussion about the role, please contact:  Carole Cooper - PA to Chief Officer

Closing date: Monday 9th November 2020

Shortlisting: Weds 11th November 2020

Online interviews are expected to take place week commencing Monday 16th November 2020.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced supervisor to join the Pension Wise team at Central and East Northamptonshire Citizens Advice (CENCA), overseeing the delivery of specialist quality services.

Pension Wise Lead

£29,500 (pro rata based on 37 hpw)

Part time, 24 hours per week

Fixed term contract to 31st March 2022

Responsible to Head of Projects

Northampton

About the role

CENCA have engaged with Diss & Thetford Citizens Advice as a Pension Wise delivery partner. As Pension Wise Lead, you will work closely with our delivery partner to ensure that reporting and financial requirements are met and operation and service delivery is coordinated across the Delivery Centre.

Reporting to the Head of Projects, you will be responsible for providing and promoting optimum service to our consumers as well as ensuring funder’s targets are met and quality levels are maintained.

About you

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Proven ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information, produce and present clear reports verbally and in writing
• Ability to use IT systems and packages, and resources in the provision of advice, record keeping and document production
• Ability to monitor and maintain standards for advice provision and quality assurance
• Understanding of the issues affecting society and their implications for the client and service provision
• Ability to understand statistics and check accuracy of calculations

About us

CENCA has a vision for a fair society for all, with lives well lived. A key aspect of this is for people to be able to improve their lives because they know and understand their rights and responsibilities. We deliver Citizens Advice services to over 8,000 people a year in Northants, via 10 projects and services and we are on target to deliver £6million of income gains for our clients in 2020/2021. 

At CENCA, we expect our staff to stand up for equalities, communicate for impact and strive to make a personal difference. 

Benefits

• 25 day’s annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 5% Employers Contributory Pension Scheme
• Enhanced sickness benefit after one-years’ service
• Flexible working hours to the requirement of the role
• Comprehensive training and Ongoing Development
• Free parking for agreed roles

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to find out more, please visit our website via the Apply button, where you can download a job and application pack.

Please note, CVs will not be accepted.

To arrange an informal telephone discussion about the role, please contact:  Carole Cooper - PA to Chief Officer

Closing date: Monday 9th November 2020

Shortlisting: Weds 11th November 2020

Online interviews are expected to take place week commencing Monday 16th November 2020.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced housing solicitor to join Central and East Northamptonshire Citizens Advice (CENCA), delivering housing advice, advocacy and court representation.

Housing Law Supervisor

£29,500 - £32,000 (negotiable)

Full time, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Fixed term contract to 30th September 2021 (with possibility of extension)

Responsible to Head of Service

Northampton

About the role

As Housing Law Supervisor, you will be responsible interviewing clients using sensitive listening in order to get to the root of the issues. This is a key role, in which you will be expected to empower clients and provide high quality advice, whilst maintaining the structure of meetings and delivering great customer service.  

About you

We are seeking an individual with a strong passion for housing law and who shares our core values.  As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• 3 year post qualified solicitor certificate
• Met the Legal Aid Agency Supervisor Standard
• Ability to use IT systems and packages, with knowledge of AdvicePro and resources in the provision of advice, record keeping and document production
• Knowledge of the benefits systems including Legal Aid Agency income thresholds

About us

CENCA has a vision for a fair society for all, with lives well lived. A key aspect of this is for people to be able to improve their lives because they know and understand their rights and responsibilities. We deliver Citizens Advice services to over 8,000 people a year in Northants, via 10 projects and services and we are on target to deliver £6million of income gains for our clients in 2020/2021. 

At CENCA, we expect our staff to stand up for equalities, communicate for impact and strive to make a personal difference. 

Benefits

• 25 day’s annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 5% Employers Contributory Pension Scheme
• Enhanced sickness benefit after one-years’ service
• Flexible working hours to the requirement of the role
• Comprehensive training and Ongoing Development
• Free parking for agreed roles

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to find out more, please visit our website via the Apply button, where you can download a job and application pack.

Please note, CVs will not be accepted.

To arrange an informal telephone discussion about the role, please contact:  Carole Cooper - PA to Chief Officer 

Closing date: Monday 9th November 2020

Shortlisting: Weds 11th November 2020

Online interviews are expected to take place week commencing Monday 16th November 2020.

METRO is looking to recruit for the vacancy of Parenting Support Coach. This fulfilling and exciting role is one dedicated to helping empower, equip and support parents of teenagers in the London borough of Greenwich. The role will support parents one to one, through mentoring and coaching in order to improve their skills and confidence to manage relationships with their teenage children.

Full-Time 3 months (possible extension)

Are you an ambitious, creative and influential leader or practitioner who is passionate about reducing the number of children being removed into care by supporting women to bring about change in their lives?

Pause is a national independent organisation seeking to prevent the damaging consequences of thousands more children being taken into care each year by working with women who have experienced, or are at risk of, repeated pregnancies that result in children needing to be removed from their care.  The programme gives women the chance to pause and take control over their lives, breaking a destructive cycle that causes both them and their children deep trauma, as well as reducing huge costs to society and the taxpayer. Pause has set up programmes around the country and One25 have secured funding to run their 3rd 18-month pilot programme in Bristol.

Practice Lead Role

As a Pause Bristol Practice Lead you will provide leadership to this exciting programme to ensure the implementation and delivery of an integrated package of health, therapeutic and social support. You will lead a small team, working flexibly and collaboratively to improve outcomes for vulnerable and marginalised women. You will be passionate about changing entrenched social issues, and will respond by ‘doing things differently’.

Please note: we may consider part-time application (3 days minimum), we would also consider secondments from relevant partner agencies.  This could be from Children's Services, Adult Services, Health, Probation, Mental Health Services, or other relevant voluntary services.

Benefits: Generous leave (33 days annually including bank holidays) plus up to 13 additional days’ time off in lieu; flexible working hours; and great job satisfaction.

Hours: 37.5 hours a week over 5 days (including occasional evening and weekend commitments)

Contract: 3 months in first instance to cover staff illness

Closing date: Rolling applications – we will review and interview as we receive suitable applications. Please submit as soon as possible.

Interviews: To be scheduled with individuals if successful application.

Expected start date: As soon as possible

If you believe in sustainable development and wish to make a lasting difference to children's lives, please join our small team at Kids for Kids.

Kids for Kids is the only charity founded specifically to help children in one of the most challenging regions of the world, Darfur, Sudan. For the past 20 years we have been transforming the lives of children through a unique package of integrated projects, working closely with the communities themselves. Life in the remote villages is measurably amongst the most deprived in the world.You will be helping transform the lives of children long term when you join our small dedicated team. 

We are based in Dorking, Surrey, but you will be working mostly in your own home allowing flexibility for your own life.  We would stress, this is a challenging, and immensely rewarding role requiring someone who is hardworking, efficient, accurate, and good at managing their own time. You will interact with our donors, Patrons, and celebrities as the public face of Kids for Kids.
 

We are currently seeking an Executive Personal Assistant/Fundraiser, which is a key role, enabling us to help even more children, showing that sustainable development is possible. You will be determined to make a long term difference in the world and will be helping us to transform the lives of 550,000 Darfur villagers.  The administrative team is small; so your position is hugely important.

Duties & Responsibilities:
- working closely with the Chairman/CEO to reduce her workload. You will need initiative and imagination to help lead the charity into the next decade.
- you will look after supporters, and our many volunteers, from thanking them for their donations, to keeping them up to date with the latest news from Darfur

- you will be in charge of the office, including maintaining office supplies and our important databases and spreadsheets along with general office duties

-  you will be able to update the website, help organise events, run our social media campaigns and liaise with journalists

- you will excel at writing reports and news leaflets
- you will also manage our biannual mailings and emailing campaigns

- you will be good at detail, as it is essential to maintain our records accurately

Candidate Requirements:

- Experienced, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated, with initiative and the ability to work as part of the small administrative team, but essentially with the ability to work independently in your own home

- Reliable and responsible, and good at detail
- Able to use spreadsheets and formulas from the Access database, pull off queries, remove duplications, etc
- Able to coordinate with volunteers, supporters, and professionals
- Calm and confident individual, with first-class people skills and excellent organisational and IT skills
- Ability to work on your own, and under pressure

You must have a laptop (not Mac) and Windows 10, MS Office including Access, Publisher, plus a good colour printer and fast broadband.

You will be self-employed as the hours will vary, but which are likely to be a minimum of 25 hours per week. It is important that you live within easy driving distance from Dorking so that you can visit the office once/twice a week, but you will be happy to work in your own home. We also use Zoom for online meetings.

If you are looking to make a difference in the world, you could not choose a more effective organisation. You will love to work with our supporters and, like them, know that what you do is transforming the lives of children; you will get real satisfaction from all you do. It is important that you do all you can to support the Chairman and take work off her desk! Kids for Kids is growing, and if you are ambitious, you will have the opportunity to be a key part of that future.

To apply, please send in a cover letter and a C.V 

We apologise but due to the huge number of applicants we have had in the past, only those on the shortlist will be contacted.

Transforming Communities in Lichfield Diocese - the Black Country, Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshre

Are you an experienced, passionate leader who feels called to energise and sustain this vibrant and established charity into a new phase of its development?
Do you have initiative, creativity, and the ability to think, plan, and act strategically? Most importantly do you have a heart for social justice that longs to see communities flourish and those who are vulnerable, isolated, and disadvantaged enjoy life in its fullness?
If the answer to these questions is a resounding yes, then please consider applying for this role!

This is an exciting time to join us. Recognised as the UK’s Best Charity to Work For by the prestigious Sunday Times Annual Awards in 2019, we have developed three high-impact programmes that more and more churches across the UK are running and funding. This has led us to double in income in the last four years. We expect to do so again by 2026.

With more than 100 staff and income of over £5m, we have been upgrading our finance system and growing the finance team to keep pace but there is much more to do. Your task will be to continue this good work so that we have the appropriate systems, reporting and team capabilities for our scale now and in the future. Overseeing a team of 5 staff across finance and compliance, you will bring coherence, order to complexity and organisational excellence. You will also serve as Director of our commercial subsidiary Hope Park Business Centres that generates £800k of unrestricted funds for the charity.

We’re looking for a commercially minded and relational leader capable of developing the finance team and bringing strategic financial leadership to the organisation at every level. You’ll enjoy working in a growth context and come with an entrepreneurial, problem-solving mindset and the high expectations that inspire excellence in all those around you. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team and playing a central role in developing the organisational strategy and culture you will have outstanding judgement and integrity.

If this sounds like you and you share our passion to see UK churches transforming the lives of struggling children, then we would love to hear from you.

To apply for this role, click apply and send your CV and covering letter explaining why you meet the criteria.

Initial Interviews will take place on Friday 6th November via Zoom and final interviews at National Support in West Yorkshire, Thursday 12th November.

TLG welcomes applications from many diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.