Head of International Sales

Unifrog’s mission

We’re on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to young people finding and applying for their next step after school. We're achieving this by bringing all the available information into one single, impartial, user-friendly platform that helps students to make the best choices and submit the strongest applications. We also empower teachers and counselors to manage the progression process effectively.

Our outlook is global - we work with schools and universities all over the world, from the US to New Zealand, and from Italy to Hong Kong. We want to make it so that young people can compare every opportunity taught in English, wherever it is in the world, and have all the support they need to make successful applications.

We have a clear social purpose, and we’re hugely ambitious. We already work with nearly half of all UK secondary schools and colleges, and hundreds of international schools. We are growing rapidly in terms of the number of our partners, in terms of how much they use our platform, and in terms of the breadth of products we offer.

Our team is at the heart of our business and is integral to our success. We work hard to foster a culture of openness, happiness and innovation, and we commit to helping every individual learn and grow so that they can reach their full potential. We want to hire talented people, whatever their background. If you are excited by our mission and are ready to work hard, please don’t hesitate to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

We believe in the power of diversity. If you are from an ethnic minority background, we would like to strongly encourage you to apply. In advance of applying if you have any questions about working at Unifrog, please contact our UK Diversity Champion, Samar (details on our website).

The role and your key responsibilities

The Head of International Sales’ role is to make sure we achieve our partner growth, resubscription and revenue targets. They’ll be responsible for maintaining and improving sales excellence within the team and they’ll make sure that our resubscription rate remains above 95%. They will report to Unifrog’s Partnerships Director (HE and International).

Your key responsibilities:

• Lead the International Area Manager team to achieve their Goals and Objectives.
• Establish and execute the International Schools team’s sales strategy and processes. Constantly monitor what’s working well and what isn’t and make changes accordingly.
• Shadow and support the International Area Manager team on demos and strategy calls and looking for ways to improve performance.
• Support the International New Partnerships Lead with building prospecting campaigns and achieving demo targets.
• Conduct International Area Manager and International New Partnerships Lead performance reviews and support them with their personal development goals.
• Be the point person for escalation of issues related to partners at a high risk of being lost/that have expressed a desire to end their partnership with us.
• Work with the Partnerships Director to secure central contracts with international school groups.
• Work in partnership with the International Partnerships Manager to ensure strong student/counsellor/teacher engagement across our partner school base to drive a sky-high resubscription rate.
• Establish our conference line-up for the academic year and ensure our marketing materials are up to date and effective.
• Be responsible for a small region with the responsibilities of an International Area Manager.

Essential skills and characteristics

• Strong communication skills – both written and over the phone.
• Proven track record of excellent relationship management.
• A minimum of 2 years sales experience.
• Personable and resilient.
• Innovative and able to implement and execute strategies.
• Proficient in forecasting and data analysis.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and inspire teams and individuals.
• Active listening and objection handling skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills
• Interest in the education sector and careers (edtech experience is favourable but not necessary).

You will be leading a team of highly motivated people who are passionate about our mission of helping students to find the best next step for them after school. If this excites you and you’re an energetic person who is willing to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

Key benefits

Join one of ‘the best organisations to escape to in 2022’ and help transform careers and destinations in schools.

• Become part of a committed, dynamic and growing team. We want to build our team for the long term – if you do well, we will do our best to make sure you want to stay at the company for a long time.
• Professional development is important at Unifrog. You will define your own 6-month objectives and will be supported by your line manager and the rest of the team to achieve them. You will have an annual training allowance to spend on what you need to grow and progress.
• Subject to your own and the company’s performance, in addition to your salary you will earn both a termly bonus and an annual bonus.
• Influence the company’s direction: we love to promote great ideas, wherever they come from.

For further details of the excellent benefits we offer our staff, please see the jobs page of our website.

Key details

• Salary: £45,000 per annum, plus commission from schools in your area. OTE of £55K+.
• Full-time.
• Work remotely or in our London office.
• Working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 4:30pm on Friday.
• 28 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays).
• Start date: as soon as possible, though we can be flexible for the right candidate.
• To discuss any details about the role before applying, please speak with Zoe (details on our website).
• To discuss working at Unifrog from a diversity perspective please contact Samar (details on our website).

Application process

• Deadline: 22:00 (UK) on Sunday 12th June 2022.
• To apply, please visit our website to upload your CV and answer the questions below:

1. Why do you want to work for Unifrog? (200 words)
2. With reference to the job description, what makes you an excellent candidate for this role? (500 words.

• The next stage of the application process will be a short video task and written task. We will schedule these tasks throughout the application window so we encourage you to apply early.
• Final interviews will be via video call, w/c 20th June 2022.
• We can only consider applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

Inclusion and diversity at Unifrog

Within the company we try to foster a culture of innovation, and a happy working environment, both because this is the right thing to do, and because we think this results in the most effective team. To this end we believe in open communication, celebrating successes, supporting each other, not being afraid to be wrong or to fail, and promoting good ideas wherever they come from. We also believe in the power of diversity in all its forms, including in terms of culture, education history, religion, age, socio-economic background, race, gender, sexual orientation, personality, life experiences and disability. We want to encourage applicants from every different background to apply for our roles, and add their perspectives to our team.

Independent Age works to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose. To achieve this we provide information, advice and connection services for older people; campaign on the issues that matter most to them around health and care, poverty and loneliness and provide capacity building support to others working in the sector.

This is an exciting time to join Independent Age as we work to increase our profile, impact and reach so more people can live a happy, connected and purposeful later life. We want to find talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey. 

This role is an integral part of a local team delivering a range of connection services across the community for older people who may be lonely and/or isolated. The post holder will act as the central point of contact for all referrals and enquiries to discuss whether the service is right for them and be responsible for pre-assessment with referrals, accurate data input, data quality, security, evaluation and maintenance of service user information. The role will require local travel and occasionally travel outside the local area. A driving license is preferable, but not essential. 

 You should have good administrative and IT skills and experience of using Microsoft Office applications and databases for the recording of information. You will have experience of delivering good customer service, excellent communication skills and be approachable and friendly. You will be expected to work using your own initiative at times and have the ability to problem solve. 

 At Independent Age we live by our values. We are Purpose-driven; compassionate; expert; collaborative; accountable; inclusive.

We champion inclusion and celebrate diversity within and outside our charity to create a culture where everyone knows that they belong and can bring their whole self to work.   We hire from a variety of backgrounds as we know this makes our charity stronger.

If you are passionate about our cause, share our values and believe you have the skills for this role, then we’d love to meet you. 

We offer two incremental salary increases for everyone joining us, one at successful completion of probation and the second on the first anniversary of starting with us.

We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best, so we provide support to attain this with flexible working hours and regular remote working opportunities.  We also offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance and fantastic learning and development opportunities.

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer.  

In line with the current guidance in relation to the activity to be undertaken in this role, a Basic DBS Certificate will be also be required.

To apply, please visit our website to submit a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, along with your CV.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 June

EA to Chairman

Would you like to work in a creative environment with a high profile individual within the classical music/arts arena? This post is a London based role, but it can be offered fully remote if needed.

This is an ASAP role on a temporary basis for approx. 3 months with a view to be longer term for the right candidate.

This is a pivotal role to pro-actively support the Executive Chairman in managing his time and communications at a senior level. You will constantly be one step ahead, forward thinking and must love being relied upon as a true right hand support to a charismatic, impressive high-profile individual. A high level of professional and personal confidentiality and discretion will be essential and a degree of flexibility to work outside usual office hours will be required.

Person specification

With extensive EA/PA experience at a senior level you will be able to hit the ground running dealing with people at the highest level in the arts world, government agencies and corporates. Providing the highest standard of overall business support, the ability and desire to thrive in an incredibly busy and high pressure environment, and the warmth and emotional intelligence to support the Executive Chairman and others with finesse.

Shorthand/speed typing skills would be a considerable asset for the efficient downloading of notes and briefings as well as a deep knowledge of what technological packages are available to assist not only this role but the Executive Chairman.

Skills and Experience:

• Solid organisation skills with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a large number of varied tasks with multiple deadlines.
• Be quick, efficient and able to work under pressure. Unflappable in working to deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Fluent in English. Strong written communication skills required.
• Educated to at least undergraduate degree level
• Excellent IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
• Extensive experience as EA and/or PA Experience at a senior level, preferably in a creative environment.
• Experience of scheduling and organising extensive and complex travel arrangements, especially involving last minute changes and decisions.
• Experience of handling international Visa applications
• Knowledge of or a committed desire to learn all about classical music management
• Fluency in other language with preference for German and French would be highly desired.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Job Description

Title: Service Delivery Co-ordinator (please note that this role is know as Patient Services Co-ordinator within the charity)

Reports to: Administration & Services Lead

Based at: Remotely – Must be able to travel as required for General Meetings and Charity Events

Job Purpose: To provide direct emotional and practical support to patients and carers

Key Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Responding to enquiries via telephone, email, online forums or social media with empathy, a listening ear, informative and supportive manner, whilst demonstrating confidentiality and sensitivity
• Using the central database to record all correspondence, ensuring permission is gained to follow GDPR.
• Identifying gaps in patient information and assist in developing relevant medically approved resources to reflect current guidelines, treatments, services and advances
• Frequently reviewing and assisting with update of content on Charity Websites and social media channels current and relevant Forums.
• Supporting the organisation, promotion and delivery of all charity events including Patients Day, World Heart Rhythm Week, Global F Aware Week, Know Your Pulse & Support Groups etc
• Build a central database of case studies
• Gather content for the monthly e news and regular newsletters including patient stories, FAQ’s and latest news and updates with resources and interviews with medical advisors as necessary
• Propose titles and speakers for patient educational events and develop virtual educational videos

Person specification:

• Must hold a full and clean UK Driving License
• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload
• Can work flexibly, and as part of a team
• High standard of care to approach with attention to detail
• Can undertake a wide variety of tasks and multi-task with ease.
• Friendly and polite, with the ability to sympathise

Water Industry Partnerships Manager - North, Midlands & East Anglia

Want to use your skills in fundraising to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

Join WaterAid as Water Industry Partnerships Manager, North, Midlands and East Anglia to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty, and change their lives for good. On top of that you will be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

The WaterAid Water Industry Partnerships team works with the UK water sector to grow fundraising and other areas of shared value which are critical to our mission.

As our dynamic and enthusiastic Water Industry Partnerships Manager, you will develop and implement partnership strategies and grow income through innovative activities.

This is a full time, permanent position and we are open to flexible working arrangements.

To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format. Applications will close 23:59 on 29 May 2022. Availability for interview via Microsoft Teams or Zoom is required 8 and 9 June 2022

In this role, you will develop strong, trusted relationships and influence key decision makers within Water Company partners as well as ensuring partners reach their optimum growth potential.

You will also:
* Ensure partnerships are managed in a manner compliant with relevant laws and internal processes
* Facilitate support from the appropriate subject matter expert within WaterAid for specific activities
* Manage restricted income processes in line with WaterAid's internal procedures
* Keep up to date with UK water sector themes and pay attention to how WaterAid can add value to their business priorities
* Steer, coach and support a small team of Water Industry Partnership Officers to reach their full potential

To be successful, you will need:
* To be a self-starter, able to evidence excellent sales skills and/or achieving fundraising targets
* Proven and well-developed influencing, negotiation, and persuasive skills
* Experience of partnership management and governance

Salary: £38,065 with excellent benefits. WaterAid benefits?include:

• 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangements
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Additional Information:

WaterAid is currently located at Canary Wharf, London. All aspects of this including your geographical location, how we are supporting homeworking and the office transition will be discussed at the interview stage with you.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us.

Job Description

Title: Administration Assistant

Reports to:  Administration and Services Lead

Based at: Home Worker – But able to travel locally or further for General meetings as required

Job Purpose: To provide direct support to all areas of the Charity Group and Patients

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support within the Charity Group (UK & USA), tasks to include yet not limited to updating database with varying records, spreadsheet upkeep, placing orders and running reports
• Assist with Patient enquiries & Communications via telephone, email, online forums or social media with empathy, a listening ear, informative and supportive manner, whilst demonstrating confidentiality and sensitivity
• As required attend physical meetings to provide support such as World Heart Rhythm Week, Global AF Aware Week and Heart Rhythm Congress and any Patient support groups
• Using the central database to record all correspondence, ensuring permission is gained to follow GDPR.

• Frequently reviewing and assisting with update of content on Charity Websites and social media channels current and relevant Forums.

Person specification:

• Educated to GCSE level
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
• Can undertake a wide variety of tasks and multi-task with ease.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Can work flexibly, and as part of a team.
• Professional & methodical and thorough approach to work
• Friendly and polite.
• Full clean driving license

36% of children from disadvantaged backgrounds leave primary school in England each year unable to read to the expected standard. Innovations for Learning (IFL) is a charity focused on using technology to close this literacy gap through a unique online reading support programme called TutorMate. Many children fall behind with reading simply because they lack the opportunity to practice. TutorMate addresses this problem by using a bespoke internet platform to pair volunteer tutors from corporate organisations with struggling pupils.

This role is an exciting opportunity for someone to contribute to the work of our fast-growing charity. You will work as part of the Tutor Support Team, ensuring that volunteers have everything that they need to make a success of their reading sessions with pupils.

Reporting to the Performance and Data Manager, you will work for 30 hours a week (Monday to Friday) and will need to be available for an 8:30 am start each morning. You will work remotely and will need to have access to a reliable internet connection.

This role is ideal for someone home-based who wishes to work part-time.

If you’d like to apply, please read the attached job description and send us your CV and a covering letter, which clearly outlines your suitability for this role and how you meet the role requirements in the job description.

Are you an excellent Administrator looking to contribute towards an effective Wellbeing, Safety and Diversity Team.
 
If so, you are exactly what we are looking for!

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is fully committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of its staff, volunteers, contractors and customers.

As an Administrative Assistant for our Health & Safety team, you’ll play a pivotal role in dealing with the day to day administration of the BHF's online incident/accident reporting system (Alcumus) and ensure that all case workflows are escalated when necessary and followed through to completion.

You'll be the teams first point of contact answering health and safety enquiries via the phone, email, Yammer and Teams, whilst also supporting the wider health and safety team on other administrative projects as and when required.
 
You'll also be responsible for ensuring that the H&S Teams Safety Management System is maintained and updated where necessary.

Working arrangements 
 
We're open to applications from candidates across the UK. You will need to be able to travel to your local BHF office when required and there may be occasional travel to other offices including London, Birmingham, Northampton or Claygate.

We understand that you might need a little help balancing your work and home life. Many of our people work flexibly in many different ways. Please feel free to talk to us about the flexibility you may need; we’re happy to explore what’s possible for you and the role.

About you

You’ll have strong administration experience. With previous experience of working within an effective and dynamic team with changing priorities, you'll have the ability to actively follow up actions to ensure working practices are embedded. 

Able to deliver a great customer experience, for both internal and external contacts, you’ll have excellent communication skills, ensuring all communications are responded to in a timely and professional manner.
 
Strong time management skills and being highly organised is essential and you'll also be proficient with MS Office.
 
Any previous knowledge of health and safety legislation and the Retail sector would be beneficial, but not essential. 
 
If you are a well organised and proficient administrator with strong communication skills and highly competent using MS Office we'd love to hear from you.

What can we offer you

Our Career Academy provides you with support, inspiration, and opportunities to help you unlock your full potential. 

Our generous staff benefits include:
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Dental health cover
• Contribution towards gym membership
• Pension with employer contribution up to 10%
• Life assurance
 
We have been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) for our Live Well. Work Well. Programme. Heart health is central to our mission, and that starts with you. We provide a programme of activities, opportunities, and guidance to inspire and support you to live a healthy and happy life, at home and at work.
 
Interview process

Interviews will be held via MS Teams on Tuesday 31st May 2022. 

About us

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

We celebrate diversity and make inclusion part of what we do every day. It sits at the heart of our People Experience. Our aim is for all of our colleagues and volunteers to bring their true self to work.

How to apply

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click through to our careers site. All you’ll need is an up to date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer, and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.

The Role

As Vaccination Support Administrator, you will assist in the delivery of the Vaccination project by supporting the delivery team in handling all administrative tasks and activities, specifically the rostering and rota’s for our people. This will be a varied role with a range of responsibilities depending on the needs of the vaccination project and requires someone with strong administration skills and the ability to be flexible, proactive and operate independently.

The Vaccination Support Administrator needs excellent customer service and communication skills as they will be liaising across all departments and working with volunteers and employees.

(Please refer to the job description for full responsibilities)

About You

The successful candidates will be motivated individuals with experience of working in a customer focused environment. You will have strong administrative, planning and coordination experience and be used to working to deadlines that can change on short notice. You will have strong communication skills and experience dealing with queries both verbally and by email. Experience in Rostering & Rota’s would be an advantage.

About Us

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes.

Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve.

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid.

You will receive;

• Competitive salary & pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal - Access to financial, health and wellbeing guidance and support.
• Discounts - Blue Light, NHS Discounts and SJA discounts including discounts on mobile phone, gym membership, cinema, restaurants, holidays and shopping-including your weekly food shop.

Interview Date: 09/06/2022

Application Review Date: 26/05/2022

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

The Diocese of Coventry is seeking to appoint a full time Assistant DAC Secretary and Operations Administrator.

The Assistant DAC Secretary and Operations Administrator will be responsible, as part of the Operations Team, for assisting in the efficient and effective support of services to the people and parishes of the Diocese.

We require a highly organised and capable administrator with a keen eye for detail and an ability to follow process efficiently.  The successful applicant will have a proven capability in effective verbal and written communication, and will be proficient in word-processing and data processing.

You will provide support with administration relating to church buildings and management of the Diocesan office. You will fulfil a number of tasks including: receiving general telephone calls, servicing meetings, welcoming visitors, ordering supplies, overseeing the post and deliveries and general office duties.

You will need to be self-motivated, able to work well in a team and able to thrive in a busy faith-based working environment.

The Diocese of Coventry is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents all aspects of the communities we are part of and welcomes all applications. As an equal opportunities employer, we particularly welcome applications from United Kingdom Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage (UKME/GMH) candidates who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role.

If you have a disability or long-term illness that otherwise prevents you from meeting any of the essential criteria, please contact us to discuss whether reasonable adjustments can be made.

For an informal chat, call Tim Latham, DAC Secretary & Operations Supervisor.

Full job description and Person Specification are available by clicking on "apply"

Closing date for applications: TBC

Interviews will take place at the Diocesan office: TBC

We need someone Wales based, willing to work on their own initiative, who can be flexible to our needs and is an experienced administrator.

Day to day tasks will include fielding emails, maintaining external communications channels, minute taking, filing and some simple bookkeeping.

Do you have a passion for supporting the community and want to become part of a great Community Foundation?

Due to expansion, a brand-new role has become available for a full time Project Administrator, part time will be considered - 25 hours a week minimum. This is a permanent role and will be based at our clients office in Coventry.

Our Client is an independent charity with over 27 years’ experience delivering bespoke grant programmes on behalf of a range of donors across the West Midlands and Warwickshire. The foundation works in partnership with a wide range of corporate donors, individuals, local government and other trusts and foundations.

If you have loads of self-motivation and not afraid to go the extra mile to contribute to the Foundation’s success, we want to talk to you!

Your new role
As our Project Administrator, you will work with the whole charity on various projects, providing administrative support.

In this varied role, you will be providing admin support to our team, answering phone and email queries, taking minutes at meetings, organising events and activities and support the general running of the
charity.

You’ll need to be an excellent communicator, who is organised and happy to work as part of a fun and busy team.

Other key duties will include

- Support the Grants Team during peak periods with programme administration such as importing, applicant support, panel administration and associated papers.
- Administer our funding programmes for individuals, including relationships with the applicants, donors, suppliers and manage monthly reporting.
- Work with the Communications Officers to collate case studies to promote the grants awarded.
- To work with the wider team on the general running of the charity.
- Be a professional representative and Ambassador for the Charity at all times both internally and externally.

What you will get in return

You will earn a salary of £21,000 - £23,000 (FTE) per annum, depending on experience.

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (full time), based in Coventry with some flexibility to work from home.

Additional benefits include 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 3% employer pension contribution, free onsite parking when in the office, access to EAP, discounted gym membership and flexible working, including working from home.

What to do next
If interested in this position, please apply before the closing date of Friday 10th June at 12pm.

Interviews for the first round will take place Wednesday 22nd June. Should we not find a suitable candidate, we will consider applications received after the closing date.

Please include a covering letter with your application, detailing why you are interested in this role, what you feel you can bring to this role and should you want full or part time hours.

You may have experience of the following: Admin, Project Administrator, Administrator, Administrator, Project Coordinator, Administration etc.

Location: Coventry
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent (Part Considered – Min 25 Hours Per Week
Salary: £21,000 to £23,000 PA
Benefits: Competitive

Ref: 133138

Flexible location, including home working

Closing date: Sunday 22nd May 2022 at 11.30 pm. Interviews to be held week commencing 30th May 2022

Are you a positive and open-minded individual who has great time management and organisational skills, enjoys communicating with a variety of people and is keen to learn and develop? Then join Shelter as a Community & Events Assistant and you could soon be part of our welcoming and supportive Community fundraising team.

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

Community Fundraising at Shelter exists to provide a quality experience for supporters who want to organise their own fundraising and events. We’re part of a wider Community & Events team that sits within an Income Generation directorate. Together, we look after a wide range of fundraising activities to help fund our mission to ensure a safe home for all. It’s an exciting time to join us, as we’re going through a big period of growth - and this role will be essential to our National Team’s success. We work hard, but have fun too. Your line manager will be there to support you and encourage your personal development and you’ll have the opportunity to progress within the Community & Events team and beyond.

About the role

Day-to-day, well rely on you to act as a first point of contact for all Community & Events enquiries, with a focus on Community Fundraising in particular. You’ll regularly liaise with supporters by phone, email, online and post, as well as assist with other supporter communications e.g. thanking and newsletters. You’ll get to use your exceptional organisational skills too, as you provide administrative support to the Community & Events team across a range of activities during the busy winter fundraising period. Helping to develop Shelter’s supporter experience, working on a variety of projects and carrying out research to support the strategic goals of the team – all are aspects of this interesting, varied and vital role.

About you
A great opportunity for someone looking to start in the charity sector or move to a larger charity, you’ll need to be well-organised from the get-go. You’ll also need excellent attention to detail, especially when it comes to carrying out administrative tasks. A proactive approach is important too, whether it’s setting up meetings, asking questions or suggesting /trying new ideas. Equally important is a willingness to be busy during the working day and enjoy the variety it brings. Flexible, adaptable and happy to get stuck into different activities as required, the role involves occasional evening and weekend work for which you’ll be given time off in lieu. Last but not least you should be inquisitive, willing to learn and keen to find solutions to problems.

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.

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.

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Title: Assistant Retail Manager
Salary: £9.50 per hour
Hours/Contract : 14 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Based: Marie Curie Shop, Knowle Store Birmingham
Closing date: 7 June 2022
Interview date: TBC

We are currently looking for someone with a strong retail background to join our stores team. You will be supporting the achievement of sales within the shop. Using best charity retail practice, creative flair, and an ability to lead by example, you will support the team to create an inviting shop which encourages sales and promotes excellent customer service.

What we are looking for:
- Excellent customer service skills with an ability to communicate with tact and discretion
- Comprehensive retail management experience, preferably in fashion/clothing, with experience of cash handling and financial management procedures (including completion of sales records)
- Strong leadership skills with proven line management experience
- A compassionate individual with a passion for the Marie Curie brand

What's in it for you:
- Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Continuous development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Working

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Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Basic criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

About us:

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve