Personal Assistant - Littlemore, Oxford.

Permanent circa £30,000 p.a. (depending on experience)

Hours = 37pw. Mon – Thurs 9 – 5pm, Friday 9 – 4pm : Flexible Working available

Do you have an interest in working within the charity and mental health sector? One in four people will experience mental ill health in their lifetime, or be close to someone who does. Response Organisation is one of the largest mental health charities in Oxfordshire that provides housing and a range of support for people that experience severe and enduring mental health needs.

We are currently looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive to join our team. This is a very varied role which will include

a proportion of diary management, but will predominantly be working for the Chief Executive, assisting him with project support on internal

and external projects across the Organisation.

The duties vary from day to day, and this role will have a mixture of reactive and project work.  Some of the core duties within the

department will include:

• Ensure the CEO is supported to a high administrative professional level.  This includes diary management, organising events involving the CEO (distribution of papers, location, presentations).
• Attend and support Board level and Board Sub-Committee meetings providing agendas, papers and taking minutes and follow up actions as appropriate.
• Provide support to Response Trustees ensuring any issues are dealt with appropriately and escalated to the CEO where necessary. 
• Manage the Response external complaints procedure.
• Support the management, planning and delivery of projects to the organisation including marketing projects.  Ensuring the smooth running and delivery of both internal and external (e.g. new Business) projects.  Supporting the delivery of implementation plans in line with the project lead. 
• Line management of two receptionists & communications assistant roles.

Our main priority for this role is to find someone that can live our values every day of Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. There are no formal qualifications required for the role, but a business administration qualification would be desirable. Experience of working at board level, taking minutes and project management would be advantageous and we are happy to support your personal development and work to progress your career with us. Our benefits include:

• 25 days holiday + bank hols
• Free parking on site

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Pension Scheme

• Discounted shopping

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Subsidised Gym Membership

• Training and Development

• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme

• £500 Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

If you feel like this is your next career step we would love to hear from you! 

Hours: 0.8 (30 hours a week)

£31,201 - £31,968 pro-rata
(based on £39002 - £39961 FTE and depending on experience/qualifications)

Fixed Term Contract until December 2022

About Us:

Thames Valley Partnership is an established registered charity of 25 years operating a range of support services for those affected by crime, across the three Thames Valley counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, and beyond. 

About the role

Following a successful funding bid, the Partnership now invites applications for a brand new post of Strategic Network Manager.  The new role will report directly to the Partnership CEO and will manage an exciting 3-year project aimed at strengthening the capacity of the voluntary sector in Thames Valley.   This sector is significantly under-represented, under pressure and under-resourced – the new role will identify and develop ways in which voluntary sector organisations can work together to build capacity, strengthen relationships with criminal justice agencies and promote positive change and innovation in service delivery.

The role will be based in the Partnership offices in Aston Sandford, Buckinghamshire HP17 8JB and will require travel within Thames Valley and occasionally beyond.

Closing date for applications:  Wednesday 29th January 5pm

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 5th February 2020  (at the Partnership’s offices)

How to apply: Please complete the attached application form and send it to the email address provided at the bottom of the form. For more on the role, please see the attached job description or click on apply to visit our website. 

Job Title: Corporate Business Development Officer

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £24,000 - £27,000 (depending on experience)

Location: South Oxford

A pioneering cancer research charity in Oxfordshire is looking for a confident, driven and enthusiastic individual to join their expanding team as a Corporate Business Development Officer.

You will be responsible for identifying, prospecting and growing corporate relationships.  You will ensure that each relationship is managed and developed to maximise its full potential and you will represent the organisation to corporate supporters, including making presentations and pitches. In addition, you will produce partnership proposals, sponsorship offerings and brief colleagues and volunteers on issues related to Corporate Fundraising.

Ideally you will have gained some experience of working within a corporate fundraising role but candidates who have developed corporate relationships in the commercial sector and have a proven track record in partnership acquisition, business development or sales will also be of interest.

This is a rewarding role that will require the post holder to demonstrate the following:

• Experience in writing proposals, delivering pitches and presentations
• Strong administrative skills, including being a competent user of Excel and databases
• Good organisational skills, with a very high level of attention to detail
• Strong relationship building skills
• Excellent ability to manage a varied workload
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

You will be an energetic and enthusiastic team player, have an excellent telephone manner and possess fantastic communication skills.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then please submit your CV and supporting statement to Adam Stacey, Senior Consultant, quoting our reference JO1732.

Closing date for applications: 12 January 2020

We are looking for an experienced manager to lead an exciting development of the Building Respectful Families programme.  SAFE! has been awarded funding from the National Lottery Community Fund and Children in Need to extend and develop its service for families experiencing Child on Parent Violence.

An enthusiastic self-starter with excellent communication skills, you will be skilled in multi-agency working with a commitment to high-standards of professionalism, extensive experience of managing teams delivering services for vulnerable children, young people or families as well as a professional understanding of Domestic Abuse, including Child on Parent Violence. The BRF Manager will be responsible for all aspects of service operations relating to the Building Respectful Families Service, ensuring delivery of services as dictated by the funder requirements, and to provide high quality and varied support to children and families affected by Child on Parent Violence. The post-holder will be responsible for leading the introduction of the service across the Thames Valley, and the development of the programme's service delivery.

Applicants will have a good understanding of confidentiality and safe working practices and maintenance of records in accordance with the Data Protection (GDPR) Act.  In addition, you must be able to demonstrate your active commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity.

The post-holder will be based in either the Oxford or Bracknell office, with consideration made to requests for some home working. 

The role will involve extensive travel around the Thames Valley. In return SAFE! offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension, flexible working and 28 days annual leave (pro rata), as well as the opportunity to play a key role in this award-winning charity at an exciting time.

Appointments will be subject to references and checks made by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) satisfactory to SAFE!

Closing date: Monday 3 February by 23.59. Interviews are likely to be held the week commencing 10 February.

The Role:

We are looking for a new Director of Services to manage, lead, shape and develop Soundabout’s service delivery including our exciting new England-wide Little Soundabout and Soundabout Life projects for children in the early years and those ready to leave school or college. You will help to set a positive management culture in line with Soundabout’s inclusive ethos, values and mission working to ensure consistent practice across all our services. You will oversee the day-to-day administrative functions within the services including on-going monitoring and evaluation, human resources and financial management, and will also assist and deputise for the CEO where necessary.

The Candidate:

This job would suit a proactive self-starter with significant experience of working or volunteering with people with severe or profound disabilities, and an understanding of how music can be used to develop skills and well-being. We are looking for the best of both worlds - a big creative picture thinker with excellent organisational skills with a strong attention to detail. Ideally you will have a good understanding of the music education landscape including the work of music education hubs and how they work with schools, as well as a knowledge of care and service provision for adults with learning disabilities. 

We are looking for a Corporate Fundraising Officer to be based in our Head Office in Bicester (will consider home working for the right candidate), to work with our existing corporate contacts in London, Birmingham and the South to generate unrestricted income, as well as look for opportunities to bring new supporters on board for the charity. 

As one of the most visible members of the charity’s staff, you will be a brand ambassador for us and will need to be dynamic, outgoing and confident in your abilities to work with corporate contacts, often at a senior level, whilst conducting yourself with the utmost professionalism at all times. The role blends elements of event organisation (as you will be expected to facilitate events our supporters are holding for us, and guide them to completion), relationship management and development.  Creative candidates from corporate backgrounds with experience in these areas would be welcomed. 

Outstanding organisational and communication skills are a must in this post, as we would anticipate that the successful candidate be able to work independently and take responsibility for owning the relationships they have, whilst providing clarity on their processes and being an integral part of the fundraising team. 

You will be working directly with our Fundraising Administrator and reporting into our Fundraising Manager, who is based in Manchester.  Beyond being a key part of this small but perfectly formed team, you will be expected to work with the Chief Executive, Head of Commercial Partnerships, Marketing Team and broader team on a regular basis, as well as maintain relationships with the Acquired Brain Injury Coordinators in your area, to facilitate smooth communication between teams. 

It is a cliché to say it, but this really is one of those jobs where no two days are the same, and for the right individual, it will be a wonderful opportunity to forge a career in the charity sector working for an exciting brand amongst a team that is truly passionate about the work they do. 

 The Benefits:

The charity is an equal opportunities employer and has flexible working practices:

• A generous annual leave entitlement (25 days per year plus bank holidays)
• Closed between Christmas and New Year
• Workplace pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (Health and wellbeing advice & much more

Mental Health Ambassador Coordinator

Part time – 22 hours a week

Salary £21, 956 - £24,123 pro rata (subject to qualifications and experience) 

This is an exciting new role to work alongside the Mental Wealth Academy to design and develop an innovative programme that supports young people to become Mental Health Ambassadors.

Application deadline: 5pm Tuesday 18th Feb

Interviews: Monday 24th Feb

Help us create a thriving network of rural community businesses across the UK.

Role: Membership Manager
Starting salary: £28,000 - £38,000 per annum  
Contract: Permanent, full time
Location: Woodstock, Oxfordshire

Plunkett is a national organisation and has been the leading expert in rural community business for over 100 years. Community businesses are enterprises that are owned and run democratically by members of the community and others, on behalf of the community. Plunkett foundation currently works with over 600 community businesses and this number is continually growing. They come in many forms - including shops, pubs, woodlands and anything which lends itself to community ownership. In addition to developing and safeguarding valuable assets and services, community businesses address a range of issues including isolation, loneliness, wellbeing, work and training. We are seeking to grow and develop our membership benefits and network to ensure that all community businesses can access the very best advice and support at every stage of setting up and trading and are therefore pleased to announce an opportunity for a Membership Manager to join the team.

To be successful in the role, you will be an excellent communicator with a proven aptitude for building solid relationships with a range of stakeholders, to enable long term results. You will have demonstrable understanding of rural community businesses and will evidence your understanding of tailoring activity to meet bespoke needs of communities. Your ability to think and act strategically, will enable you to raise the profile of the Foundation, grow membership, and enhance our offering and associated activity.  A team oriented, collaborative individual, you will demonstrate your ability to engage at all levels, and to inspire confidence in team members. You will be able to make clear decisions under pressure, and manage a demanding workload, expectations and priorities to yield results.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 9th February 2020
Interview date: Interviews will be held during the week commencing 17th February 2020 at the Plunkett Foundation’s offices in Oxfordshire.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our HR Advisor's website where you can complete your application.

No agencies please.

Thank you for your interest in this post of MHFA Instructor at Restore.

At this stage of application, we require only a CV (curriculum vitae) and a covering letter. The covering letter should address how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Please see the ‘essentials’ and ‘desirable’ criteria under the shortlisting criteria. We suggest you address each point individually clearly stating how you meet the criteria. It is a good idea to use separate headings for each point

Please note that we are unable to shortlist any applications that do not demonstrate how they meet the criteria outlined in the person specification responsibilities below.

Shortlisting Criteria (to demonstrate on application)

Essential:

• Significant experience in working with BAME communities.
• A positive respectful approach to BAME communities and able to use reach out to different communities and work on own initiative
• Computer literate to use emails and use Microsoft applications to create presentations
• Strong administrative skills for data inputting, to write reports and keep records
• Ability to inspire confidence and empathise with a wide diversity of community groups
• Experience of public speaking or teaching/ delivering training courses effectively
• Ability to form good effective working relationships and work as part of a team
• Positive attitude towards people with mental health issues
• Enthusiastic approach to reducing stigma associated with mental ill health
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle

Desirable:

• From a BAME background
• Ability to speak other languages in addition to English
• Knowledge of working with BAME communities, migrants, refugees or asylum seekers and the issues faced to accessing services
• Training/teaching qualifications, e.g. AET (Award in Education and Training)
• Experience of effective networking
• Good knowledge about mental health issues
• MHFA qualification
• Experience of delivering training in a diverse range of topics

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 9th February (midnight).

Interviews for this post will be held on Tuesday, 18th February.

We may contact you for further information during the short listing process.

Please note we are not an NHS Employer.