The Role

London School of Theology (LST) is seeking to recruit a PA to provide administrative support for all aspects of the roles of the Principal and Academic Dean. 

This is a role requiring previous PA experience at executive level and will suit someone who will enjoy the opportunity to provide support at the most senior level with a busy and varied workload needing high levels of discretion and confidentiality.  The role needs someone who is pro-active, confident and has excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Specific duties include diary management, administration support, research support and acting as Secretary to two Committees and the Executive Team.

Application Details

A complete Job Description, Person Specification and full details of the application process can be found at LST's website.

Applications are welcome from both full-time and part-time candidates as the tasks within the JD can be separated for those interested in a part-time position only.

All successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

LST is a Christian college and as such it is a requirement of the Person Specification that the postholder must be in sympathy with the Christian ethos, aims and objectives of the School.

Candidates are encouraged to apply early as applications will be considered upon submission.
 

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is seeking a dynamic professional who can be an integral part of the Operations Team and ensure the smooth running of the organization, from facilities and office management to partnership with HR and Finance, from PA support to the Executive Director to the enhancement of the organization’s administrative efficiency.

Based in: London

Salary: £28,000 per year + 5% pension contribution

Closing date for applications: 24 October 2021 – 17.00GMT

Interviews (if selected): 28-29 October 2021

THE ORGANIZATION

The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is an international human rights organization working to ensure respect for human rights are at the core of companies’ business models; empower communities and workers, to secure their rights; and advance accountability for corporate human rights abuse. Our Global Team, based in more than 20 countries around the world, work with a rich network of activists, unions, human rights groups, and investors. Our website and publications are available in nine languages. We work across all sectors and issues related to business and human rights, with strategic focus on the rights of workers in global supply chains, the rights of communities seeking responsible natural resource use and a just transition to zero carbon, and the rights of people to accountable digital technologies. The Office Coordinator will be an integral part of the Global Team.

The Resource Centre has helped define the growing field of business & human rights. It has put companies in all regions on notice that their human rights conduct is being watched. It has drawn attention to corporate abuses in all countries and provided increased recognition to those companies taking positive steps to promote human rights. The Centre is widely respected for being fair, objective, and constructive in its approach to make change happen.

THE POSITION

Office Administration

• Act as first point of contact within the London office. Deal with telephone and email queries; greet visitors; take in incoming post and other deliveries
• Maintain supplier contract records and ensure office calendar is kept up-to-date
• Manage filing systems and maintain supplies of stationery, business cards, equipment and office sundries
• Act as first point of contact for IT queries from staff and liaise with external suppliers
• Manage IT hardware orders and inventory
• Process and code invoices relating to operations
• Help organise events, disseminate invitations, keep track of RSVPs, print name tags; etc.

Operational support

• Assist with induction of new staff
• Assist with regular updates of certain parts of the website, with particular responsibility for company sections and business & human rights-related events
• Maintain the Resource Centre’s organogram
• Build global contact lists for dissemination of press releases, announcements, invitations to events, etc; research new contacts and ensure existing lists are kept up-to-date; assist with upgrading the organization’s entire Salesforce contact management system
• Build the company intranet system through SharePoint and help drive efficiency into the organization
• Undertake additional tasks, in consultation with the Executive Director, that are necessary for the effective operation of the organization

Personal Assistant elements to Executive Director

• Assist with booking travel and accommodation, diary management, scheduling of meetings, etc. mainly for Executive Director, and also for other Global Team members and board members as necessary
• Provide essential personal assistance support to the Executive Director regarding emails & appointments

Work flexibility

Due to the small size of the Resource Centre, all people assisting with its work must be willing to shift priorities and tasks quickly, and be willing to have their work reviewed by colleagues.

CREDENTIALS

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2-years’ experience running administration of an office
• Previous experience in a PA role, including governance support and diary management
• Experience in successfully carrying out labour-intensive, routine but important tasks
• Demonstrable IT proficiency, especially with Microsoft Office – particularly with SharePoint, OneDrive, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills, proven ability to prioritise tasks, manage a busy workload and work to deadlines
• Willingness to develop and maintain extensive contact lists
• Willingness to learn how to develop and manage an efficient and effective contact management system for the organization
• Ability to deal with a wide range of contacts with professionalism, tact and diplomacy
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and consistency; commitment to the integrity and quality of outputs
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Evidence of team working and build strong working relationships
• Experience with Salesforce a plus

Personal Qualities

• Fluent English: reading/writing/speaking
• Experience of organising & prioritising own work
• Experience of managing many diverse tasks at the same time, including under pressure
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-moving environment
• Ability to use own initiative, and to work independently within agreed framework
• Ability to deal with people from a variety of cultures & backgrounds in a sensitive & understanding manner, using a diplomatic approach or being firm when required
• Interest in & commitment to promoting human rights
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive issues
• Ability & willingness to work during weekends on occasion, for example if an important conference is held on a weekend, or if attending a trustee meeting in London held on a Saturday - Note: a proportionate amount of time off to compensate for this overtime work can be taken afterwards
• Right to work in the United Kingdom

37.5 hours per week

Based in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Transitions UK is an exciting and growing charity, initially working across Herts, Beds, Bucks, Birmingham and Leicestershire, specifically set up to address the needs of a “lost generation” of 15-25 year olds. We work with young people with learning disabilities, mental health & emotional issues, young people leaving care and those at risk of exploitation/offending.

We are looking to recruit an inspiring and driven Projects Director to lead our project teams, giving them all the support they need to help us towards our goal of being a national charity, with a national footprint and a national voice for young people.

You’ll be overseeing 4 different projects, employing 20 staff and deploying over 100 volunteers. These are currently located in Birmingham, Leicestershire, North London, Herts, Beds and Bucks.  Each project targets support to vulnerable young people who are either, struggling with mental health issues, are leaving care, at risk of criminal exploitation, or have learning disabilities.

You will be reporting directly to our CEO and will have support from your projects team, and from our growing support function.

You are an excellent coach, organiser and communicator with a hands-on approach. From experience, you want to make a real difference and you are able to work sensitively and effectively with young people who have personal challenges and need help.

 You will be excited by the opportunities in this role and growing charity, and determined to achieve excellent results for the young people we support.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early as suitable candidates will be interviewed on application.

Registered Charity No 1160105.

Age UK Bolton is seeking a highly motivated, creative and friendly person for their new and exciting project, PALs (Promoting Active Lives), which aims to tackle loneliness and isolation in older people in Bolton. 
PALs is designed to support them to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Working alongside older people, a range of partners, staff and leading a team of volunteers, the PALs Service Co-ordinator will support older people to regain their independence, encouraging them to maintain their mental, physical, emotional and social activity to make later life a rewarding and fulfilling experience.

If you love working with people and are looking for a fulfilling new post, where you can make a real difference to the lives of isolated and lonely older people, then we would love to hear from you.
 

Work for a trusted local charity

Benefits we offer at Age UK Bolton: Up to 7% employer pension contributions, UK Healthcare Scheme, blended and flexible working, work laptop and phone, mileage expenses repaid at 45p mile, free parking at our Ageing Well Centre

DBS check provided

Application closing date: 12pm 25th October 2021

Please complete the Age UK Bolton application form and return to email adress listed on the application form 

Please note CVs will not be accepted

Do you ever wonder what it would be like to work in an exciting, compassionate, faith-filled organisation?  New Wine continues to press into the presence of God with a vision to see local churches enabled in the ministry of the Holy Spirit with the expectation of the signs and wonders that go with being a disciple of Jesus. We are really excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and about the part we have to play in seeing local churches changing nations. 

We are looking for someone with a servant heart and the right skills.

We currently have a vacancy for a Finance & Business Assistant role. 

Location – New Wine Trust, 4a Ridley Avenue, Ealing, London, W13 9XW. Flexible working and some working from home are also possible in discussion with your line manager

Hours – 35 per week

Context – The role will support both the Finance team and Business Development with a broad scope and through a variety of functions including partnerships, fundraising and finance administration, supporting New Wine to achieve its vision of local churches changing nations

Role – As New Wine emerges from the pandemic, this role is vital to support key functions in the team, assisting with finance administration, drawing up partnership contracts, managing the delivery of partnerships and sponsorships and supporting the development of fundraising, including with trust and grant applications.

Person – To be dedicated, enthusiastic and take a professional approach to your work, within a relaxed, supportive environment.

• Are you looking to work with a nationally recognised community charity based in London?
• Do you like working with data and have strong Excel skills?
• Do you like supporting and training people on data administration?

Oasis Community Partnerships is a charity supporting young people and their families in England. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.

An opportunity has arisen for an organised and experienced Finance & Data Administrator who is confident to finance support two of our Hub and Data administration to all of our Hubs.  It is a busy and varied role, but a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in the charity sector.

This key administrative role requires the successful candidate to:

• provide administration and finance support to our community hub in Hadley, Enfield.
• provide finance administration support to our preschool in Coulsdon, South London, sometimes on-site.
• support the implementation of the EVIDE Impact data tracker nationally.

To do this job well, you will need:

• A high standard of computer skills, including data and Excel manipulation
• A strong team spirit and willingness to help others with data and finance via Teams
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and analytical skills
• Flexibility and a willingness and ability to travel occasionally within Greater London.

 In return, Oasis can offer:

• Flexible working practices and family friendly policies.
• A supportive network and family of staff in a motivating working environment.
• A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% Employer contributions.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holiday), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service.

To request a job information pack, please go to the Oasis UK Charity website, or click on the documents on this page.  Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted. 

Completed applications should be submitted by Midday Monday 8th November 2021.

Interviews will be held on Monday 15th November 2021.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.  Applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

 Oasis supports Equal Opportunities Employment

Flexible location with meetings in Shelter London and Sheffield offices

Closing date: 31 October 2021 at 11:30pm

Interview Date: w/c 8 November 2021 (subject to change if required)

If you have up-to-date knowledge of employment law and proven experience of working at management level in HR in a geographically dispersed organization, then join Shelter as a HR Business Partner.

About Shelter

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the team

Led by the Director of Strategic Enablement and four Assistant Directors, our Strategic Enablement Directorate brings together core support functions of HR Delivery, Finance, Tech & Data, Governance, Planning and Property. We also strive to be a centre of excellence - working with each other to ensure organisational objectives are clear and strategically aligned, whilst supporting the removal of any internal obstacles that emerge along the way. 

About the role 

As HR Business Partner, your role will involve partnering the organisation to understand business needs and advise on People initiatives to support the delivery of our business objectives. It will also involve working with other Business Partners in the wider People Directorate to deliver cultural and structural change management initiatives that have been tailored for the needs of the business. Supporting the Head of ER Business Partnering in the continued development and delivery of a wider People and Culture plan will be important too. And, when it comes to working with L&D colleagues to create, deliver and evaluate training for our people, again, we'll rely on you.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About you

Already an accomplished HR Business Partner, you have what it takes to quickly build positive working relationships with senior leaders, offer strategic insight and coach and challenge others when appropriate. You’re also great at enabling the successful sharing of information to diverse groups of people to help their understanding. Previous experience of partnering leadership teams to deliver organisational change is important too, as is proficiency using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS teams as part of your daily way of working.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behavior and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

ThinkForward delivers unique, personalised coaching programmes for young people at a key stage in their lives, enabling them to overcome the challenges they face and make a successful transition into work. Every young person takes part in workplace activities to develop their life goals and readiness for work. We raise the voices of our young people and support employers to provide fair access to opportunities.

We have recently launched our new five-year strategy with aspirations to double the number of young people we support. The pandemic has disproportionately impacted young people and we are determined to be part of creating a future where they can thrive and fulfil their ambitions.

We are seeking an experienced finance professional to lead on embedding a culture of excellence across the Operations function. This new role was created to build the capacity of the team and ensure we can deliver on our ambitious strategy. They will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to refine our financial operating model and ensure we remain financially sustainable as we grow. They will be part of an experienced and committed Operations team that supports and enables the work of ThinkForward. We are interested in fresh ideas about how we can achieve our objectives and the team culture is very autonomous, yet collaborative.

The role will line manage two staff members and be part of a wider team of six staff. There will be opportunities to work closely with the Impact team if this is of interest as a developmental opportunity.

The role’s responsibilities include:

• Responsibility for budgeting, financial planning and forecasting as well as ensuring ThinkForward is compliant with relevant laws and regulations
• Developing technical financial operating models to underpin new funding bids and
  strategic growth
• Improving and supporting the development of financial capability across the organization
• Oversight of the management of operational risk across the organization
• Ensuring staff have the resources they need to fulfil their roles, including responsibility for Facilities and IT management

We recognise the importance of flexible working opportunities to staff and we are open to this role working flexibly. This could mean a mix of remote working, working across multiple sites and flexing the 30 hours over the full week. We are open to suggestions and will prioritise appointing the best candidate for the role and making reasonable adjustments to enable this where needed.

The closing date is 31st October 2021. Interviews are planned for the 4th November 2021 and will be digital. It is possible there may be an in person second round, we will support candidates to access this where needed and be open to flexing our approach.

To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter to via the CharityJob website - your cover letter should outline your suitability for the role as described in the person specification. Please ensure you share examples of how you meet the person specification. Cover letters should be limited to 3 pages of A4, as should accompanying cvs.

Hebron Hall is a Christian centre on a seven-acre campus in Dinas Powys, South Wales. Established in 1983 as an independent non-denominational charity, our site includes a conference centre for residential and day groups, a care home for up to 39 residents, management of 15 independent living units, 9 tenanted properties, a swimming pool, sports hall and tennis courts.

We’re looking for a Finance and Operations Manager to join our senior leadership team. The successful applicant will lead on financial management and processes, office systems, governance, payroll and HR administration. In addition, you will work closely with the General Manager in the day-to-day running and strategic development of the Charity. You will also work closely with the Board of Trustees and ensure compliance with company and charity law and financial regulations.

We are looking for an accountant who is a skilled strategic thinker with an active approach to solving problems and a strong desire to build sound and efficient structures and processes, so that the needs of the Charity, our staff, residents and visitors are met.

There is an Occupational Requirement that the Finance and Operations Manager is a practising Christian who is able to uphold the Christian faith in line with Hebron Hall’s Vision and Purpose. Notwithstanding this, Hebron Hall is committed to diversity amongst its employees and will not discriminate on grounds unrelated to our ethos. We believe that defining our occupational requirements does not restrict, but enhances our commitment to diversity.

Temporary accommodation in a self-contained flat on site may be available for a successful candidate relocating from outside the area.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure report from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and regular Covid-19 tests.

For a full job description and application form go to the downloads page of our website.

Applications will be considered by completed application form only. CVs submitted without a completed application form will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: Saturday 13th November 2021

Interviews will be held on Friday 26th November 2021

No agencies

Closing date: 31 October 2021 at 11.30 pm

Interview date: w/c 8 November 2021 (subject to change if required) 

Do you have proven experience of managing, coaching and developing an Employee Relations team of advisers, or similar, plus a good working knowledge of employment law and managing complex ER cases? 

About Shelter 

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the team 

Led by the Director of Strategic Enablement and four Assistant Directors, our Strategic Enablement Directorate brings together core support functions of HR Delivery, Finance, Tech & Data, Governance, Planning and Property. We also strive to be a centre of excellence - working with each other to ensure organisational objectives are clear and strategically aligned, whilst supporting the removal of any internal obstacles that emerge along the way. 

About the role  

Driving and delivering consistency and the effectiveness of processes and employee experiences, specifically through the ‘employee relations’ lens, is what’s required here.  That means identifying where there’s a need to focus and improve managers’ knowledge and experience and ensuring action Is taken where appropriate to address development opportunities. It also means supporting the business as a dedicated senior ER specialist, seeing that expert advice and guidance is provided and empowering managers during difficult employee experiences. Supporting the evolution of the ER function within Shelter will be important too, as will making sure the service operates effectively and efficiently. And, when it comes to driving process improvement, ensuring Advisors are engaged with the ER continual improvement journey, monitoring team and individual performance or ensuring our case management system is maintained effectively, again, we’ll count on you.

About you 

To succeed, you’ll need an HR qualification (CIPD) or equivalent proven employee relations experience that includes managing a telephone-based HR Advise helpline or similar. You will be experienced in managing the performance and service delivery standards of a geographically dispersed team. You’ll also need excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, together with lots of tact and diplomacy. Proficient using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams & Skype, familiarity with case management software would be an advantage.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society. 

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associate

British Future is recruiting for a new Office Manager and Executive Assistant

• Closing date for applications: 10am on Wednesday 27th October 2021
• Salary band: £32,000 – £35,000 pa.
• Reporting to: Director

For more information about the role, please find attached a copy of our Job Specification.

About this role

This is an exciting role, running an efficient office for a small but ambitious think-tank that has established a significant reputation in policy-making over 10 years. The role is essential to the daily running of the organisation, its administrative and financial functions and its wider governance. It would suit someone who wants to develop their expertise in charity governance and finance.

British Future is an independent, non-partisan think-tank which has charitable status. Our vision is of a confident and inclusive Britain, welcoming and fair to all. British Future has built a strong track record on understanding public attitudes, forging public narratives and promoting policy solutions on immigration and integration, race and identity. The organisation works cross-party with multiple stakeholders from politicians and NGOs to business leaders in order to strengthen the common ground on these challenging issues.

Joining this team of seven, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the office, HR, governance and processing of the charity’s finances. You will also provide Executive Assistant support to the Director, Sunder Katwala, and organise our quarterly charity board meetings. Our London Living Wage intern will assist with the administrative tasks and you will have the opportunity to line-manage the post-holder.

What we are looking for

This role is ideal for an individual with previous experience as an Office Manager or EA/PA to a senior manager. You will be a confident self-starter and strong team player, with experience in office and financial management preferred. You will have experience facilitating senior level meetings, liaising with various stakeholders and prioritising a busy workload. Strong organisational and communication skills are key, as well as confidence in the use of IT. A commitment to social inclusion and fairness, given the nature of organisation’s work on diversity, is also important.

Training and Support

Training and development is crucial to the success of our organisation. The post holder will be encouraged to build their financial aptitude, with guidance and ongoing support from the charity’s Treasurer and through external training. We are open to candidates with less experience in finances but who have good numeracy skills, a willingness to learn and who would welcome being trained up in this aspect of the role before taking on full responsibilities. 

Flexible for you

This role is normally based in our Covent Garden office, in London, though currently the team is gradually moving from remote working to a more regular office presence. While we are advertising the post as full-time, 35-hours a week, we are willing to consider requests for job-share and are open to flexible working hours for the right candidate.

About Sustain

Sustain is a powerful alliance bringing together around 100 organisations nationally – and hundreds more at local and regional level. We believe everyone should have access to healthy and sustainably produced food that protects people, animals and planet. Working together, we run highly effective and creative campaigns, advocacy, networks and demonstration projects, aiming to catalyse permanent changes in policy and practice, and to help equip more people and communities with skills as change-makers. Collectively, we strive for better food, farming and fishing through policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, tackle climate change and restore nature, improve the living and working environment, enrich society and culture, and promote greater equality.

About this role

Sustain has around 20 to 25 staff running projects, campaigns and core support services such as finance, IT and design, and administration. The organisation is managed overall by a senior management team of three people – Chief Executive Kath Dalmeny; Deputy Chief Executive Ben Reynolds and Programmes Director Sarah Williams. We are now seeking an Executive Assistant to work with the senior management team – and closely with the Chief Executive and Trustees – to help manage effectively a range of important tasks for the running of a diverse alliance and national charity, through a positive period of growth and evolutionary change for Sustain. This is a new job opportunity within Sustain. We have undertaken some preparatory work with the help of a freelance Executive Assistant, but the role is open to further shaping and development by the successful candidate, within the context of the Sustain team.

Tasks and responsibilities

Sustain’s Executive Assistant will have a central, varied and stimulating workload working closely with the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team, Trustees and with other Sustain staff providing core support services. The Executive Assistant’s responsibilities will include:

1.Personal Assistant support for Sustain’s Chief Executive

• Helping the CEO to manage and prioritise her organisational relationships, appointments and diary commitments, as well as her email inbox, including drafting responses for sign-off.
• Helping the CEO to respond in a timely fashion and to keep time available to respond to requests and development needs of staff members, external stakeholders and priority issues. Examples of typical work include outreach to key decision-makers, alliance members and other stakeholders; briefing journalists, funders, trustees, alliance members and partners; facilitating alliance sessions to tackle issues of common concern; input on editorial and campaign development; catch-up meetings with key staff; and document/process sign-off.

2.Executive Assistant support to Sustain’s Senior Management Team (SMT)

• Helping the SMT to arrange external meetings and contact management.
• Helping the SMT to arrange monthly management meetings. Attending these meetings, producing meeting notes and supporting the SMT staff to pursue the actions identified in a timely and accountable fashion, in relation to Sustain’s Strategy, Organisation Development Plan and keeping staff informed of key developments.
• Helping the SMT to report to and consult with Sustain staff, union representative(s) and others on relevant developments (for example, preparing a report of key points from the SMT meetings for the SMT to deliver at staff meetings).
• Working with the Chief Executive and Head of Finance, collating and drafting quarterly papers for Sustain’s Council of Trustees and maintaining the Trustees contact list and other details.
• Attending quarterly Sustain Council of Trustees meetings (usually on a Wednesday afternoon), drafting the minutes for sign-off by the CEO and Chair, and ensuring these are checked and circulated in line with relevant deadlines; also helping the SMT with follow-up actions.
• Responding to Trustee enquiries about Council and administrative matters.
• Maintaining and tracking the process of HR and organisational policy updates – some as part of regular review; others through the process of consultation, re-drafting and sign-off.
• Managing and developing Sustain’s VIP database as well as Sustain’s communications with these individuals.
• Helping to prepare the Sustain Annual Report, to involve collating and editing material and ensuring that a range of contributors are meeting their deadlines.
• Helping to prepare papers and with the process of recruiting new Trustees for Sustain’s Annual General Meeting (usually takes place in November/December each year) and with organising follow-up work, such as pursuing actions, checking that the Annual Report to the Charity Commission and Companies House has been submitted, and helping to induct, get relevant information from and register new Trustees.
• Helping the SMT to organise a new outreach programme to cultivate relationships, partnerships and speaking opportunities with Sustain member organisations and others, with the Executive Assistant helping with tracking progress, relationship building, liaison and diary management.
• Booking travel and accommodation when required.

3.Support for management aspects of Sustain’s core work:

• Attending monthly Line Managers Team meetings, helping to develop the agenda, producing meeting notes and supporting SMT and line-management staff to pursue the actions identified in a timely and accountable fashion.
• Attending monthly Sustain staff meetings, participating as a member of staff, who share the chairing and minute-taking roles on a rolling rota basis.
• Taking part in one of the Sustain core teams as an active participant, for example contributing to Sustain’s development of communications, fundraising or approach to improving diversity.
• Building excellent connections with staff, Trustees, key Sustain alliance members, partners and contacts to enable ‘Sustain-style’ warm relationships, active listening, positive exchanges and timely action.
• Occasionally taking part in events out-of-hours, or outside London, to support events and activities that further the work of the alliance.
• Other duties and activities that may arise from time to time.

Diversity

Diversity matters to us. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution. Diversity helps us identify where change is needed and what is required to promote equity as well as reflect the concerns of our wide alliance of members.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We are happy to discuss and consider flexible working at the point of hire.

Sustain’s Executive Assistant will contribute to the mutually supportive culture of Sustain (including staff and project participants) in which equality and diversity are not just respected but promoted.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please provide:

• a completed Application form
• a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring form

Deadline: 10am, Thursday 28 October 2021

First-stage interviews for this position, for long-listed candidates, will take place virtually using Zoom on Thursday 4 November 2021. Second-stage interviews for short-listed candidates will take place either online or in-person during the week of 8 November 2021. Ideally the successful candidate would be able to start shortly after the interview process.

The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) is seeking a Head of People and Operations who will lead the Trust’s human resources strategy, culture and policy work, as well as ensuring the effective running of our operations, including our IT and grant administration systems and premises. The role will suit an experienced leader who brings a passion for both people and systems, and who is committed to creating a culture and infrastructure that enables teams and work to flourish.

JRCT is a grant-making Quaker Trust that supports people who are passionate about making a positive difference; whether they are advocating for some of the most vulnerable people in our society, promoting nonviolent responses to conflict, or taking steps towards an environmentally sustainable future. Every year JRCT makes about 100 grants for all kinds of charitable work, from grassroots community groups to well-established charities working to build a peaceful and just world. 

Following an increase in our grant-making budget, we are in a process of growing both our programmes and our staff team in response to this commitment. The Trust employs 22 staff, as well as contracting a range of external service providers and consultants. Most staff work from our office in York, but a significant number work remotely.

About the Role

As Head of People and Operations, you will have a personal commitment to the mission and values of the Trust. You will use your experience to shape the development of JRCT’s human resources strategy, policy and practice, and lead of process of culture change that centres equity, inclusion, wellbeing and belonging. You will also lead the internal processes of the Trust, to ensure the effective running of our operations, including our grant administration systems and processes, IT and data management, and premises.

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