Age UK Kensington and Chelsea is seeking experienced care assistants who are available for weekend work and/or evenings, as well as those who could join our bank staff. You will be joining our dedicated At Home Services team who provide a range of support services for adults who are either 55 years and over, or who have physical and learning difficulties. This support may include personal care, respite care, post hospital discharge care and light housework. Please see the Job Description for more detail.

Our aim is to support our service users to stay as independent as possible in their homes, by providing a personalised service to meet their needs. If you are passionate about providing person-centred care and looking for a rewarding role where you will make a real difference to the lives of the people you support, then we would love to hear from you!

Candidates for this role should have a minimum of six months experience and be able to demonstrate that they share our values. Training will be provided.

Age UK K&C are proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer, committed to paying our employees a fair wage that reflects the real cost of living.

Contract and Salary: £10.85 per hour on a zero hours contract.

Benefits of joining our team:

• Ongoing training 
• Stakeholder pension
• Free employee assistance programme

Please email your completed application form to the At Home Service, Age UK Kensington & Chelsea, 1 Thorpe Close, London W10 5XL. See our website for contact information.

Are you looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting new position in our Marketing and Fundraising team.

If you’ re looking for career development in marketing and fundraising, look no further, LDN London (Learning Disability Network London) has the role for you!

Who we are:

LDN London (formally The Westminster Society) is an award-winning charity with nearly 60 years of supporting people with learning disabilities to stay healthy, be safe and live well.  We are at an exciting phase in our development, having just changed our name to reflect the work we do across London.  We have also embarked on a new fundraising and marketing strategy that looks to significantly grow our fundraised income and we are looking for someone to help us on this journey.

We have a very small fundraising team made up of our Marketing and Fundraising Manager and Community Engagement Manager.  The ideal candidate will slot right into the team and be able to turn their hand to all types of fundraising.  We are working to embed a culture of fundraising across the organisation so you will also work closely with directors, managers, support workers and people we support in your role.

About the role:

Fundraising is becoming an integral focus of income generation for the charity and this post will be responsible for helping to deliver the Fundraising Strategy for the charity.

Communications is a key component of this role as the successful applicant will have the be involved in delivering the charities’ Communications Strategy including its social media profile, publications, and the production of its promotional materials.

We are looking for someone to join our very small fundraising team to help grow and expand fundraising across the organisation. This role is flexible; you can be just starting out your career in fundraising or be experienced.  As long as you have passion, drive and creativity we want to hear from you.

The ideal candidate does not need to have experience in fundraising but will be able to demonstrable the ability to develop strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. As a self-starter, you will be able to use your own initiative, have the ability to problem solve and prioritise, with good planning and organisational skills. In addition, the post holder will need a positive, resilient attitude, be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and will be flexible and adaptable. A strong team player is essential.

Why join us:

We offer continuing opportunities for learning and development together with regular supervisions and support for all our staff..

• We offer a minimum of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Generous pension scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Family friendly polices and personal/professional development packages

How to Apply:

To apply please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement covering the competencies outlined on the person specification. 

You must email your completed form and CV to us in order to be considered for the role.

Closing date: 5:00pm on Thursday 15 April 2021

Could you provide PA support to our Medical Director, helping them to achieve our aims and goals?
 
About the role

As Personal Assistant to the Medical Director you’ll be providing PA and administrative support to the director enabling them to carry out their role as effectively as possible, independently prioritising, planning, coordinating and overseeing logistics for meetings and conferences with individuals and entities internal and external to the British Heart Foundation (BHF), including professors, donors, and other key stakeholders.

You’ll serve as the Medical Director's liaison to varied internal and external contacts and will facilitate his participation in his other senior external roles, including the Research Excellence Framework.

About you

With a good understanding of the context and operations of research funding and relationship with Universities, NHS structure, and large medical charities, you’ll have knowledge of how a large research charity works, and the roles and structure within it.

You’ll have previous experience in supporting executive level staff, as well as significant experience of handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion. With experience of providing bespoke support to senior stakeholders with complex needs and priorities you'll have exceptional organisational and engagement skills. 

With a flexible approach, you'll be able to plan ahead and balance conflicting priorities whilst managing your own workload with minimal supervision. 
 
A motivated, self-starter with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude you'll be comfortable with taking changes in scope and direction in your stride and be able to rework plans as needed whilst maintaining enthusiasm, quality and momentum.

We're looking for someone with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Someone who can show professionalism, honesty and integrity.

Interview process

The interview process will be held over MS Teams and first round interviews will be held 27th and 28th April 2021.

How to apply 

To apply for this role please use the apply button to be redirected to our career site. Our process involves submitting your CV and a supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role’s criteria. 

We celebrate diversity and make inclusion part of what we do every day. Diversity and Inclusion forms a main pillar in our People Experience Strategy. Our aim is for all of our colleagues and volunteers to bring their true self to work, so we can beat heartbreak for everyone.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact the BHF Recrutiment team.

To apply please click the yellow "How to Apply" button above.

About Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind

This is an exciting opportunity to join and support a fast growing and dedicated team supporting the wellbeing of the communities across West London.

We’re here to make sure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the help they need to recover. We listen, support recovery, fight stigma and work with partners to take action. We provide services for adults, children and young people, signposting for everyone and training and consultancy for employers.

Role Purpose

You will provide comprehensive, confidential and high-quality secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer. Where appropriate, you will liaise and work with other members of the team.

You will also be responsible for the robust management of the CEO’s diary, quality assuring briefing material, ensuring that all matters relating to the CEO Office activities are appropriately escalated and managed to ensure successful delivery. You will manage the time of the CEO in a way that ensures visibility across the Charity and beyond, and which helps to support meeting agendas, ensuring that the CEO is fully prepared for the meetings with all necessary documentation provided.

Contract is fixed term until 31st Mech 2022 (with potential to extend) for 2 days per week.

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Post is subject to a DBS check

This is an exciting and busy time to be joining UK Youth as we prepare to launch our new strategy and  transform the way we work to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. As a result we are recruiting for a number of new roles designed to enable the organisation to grow, improve our ways of working and enable us to deliver to deliver our ambitious 2025 strategic plan.

This is an exciting role for an organised and efficient PA who will provide comprehensive and high-quality diary management, secretarial and admin support to two busy Directors. You will manage their time in a way that ensures visibility across the charity and with key external stakeholders.

We’re looking for someone with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, be a definitive problem solver, have an eye for detail and great IT skills. 

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even whilst we are all working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.

• Flexible/Agile Working
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
• Cyclescheme and Techscheme

How to apply

Candidates are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description for this role. Your experience, skills and passion will set you apart so tell us about your achievements, irrespective of whether they are personal or work-related, about your journey to date; how this has shaped you and the things you learnt along the way.

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please click the link to be taken to our website where you can find more information on the role and how to apply. 

• Closing date for applications will be 12pm, 6th May 2021

PA to Deputy Director of Engagement – Secondment
Reference: MAR20217532
Location: Flexible
Salary: £22,986.00 - £25,500.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Annual Leave, Life Assurance
Duration: 9 Months - Full Time

Saving nature is going to take communication, problem solving, organisation, proactivity and cross team working. Are these skills you can bring to the role as PA the Deputy Director of Engagement?

Your role in saving nature

We are recruiting a Principal Administrators to support the Deputy Directors of Engagement within the Fundraising and Communications Directorate for 9 months. This role will provide first line response and dedicated PA support to enable the Deputy Director of Engagement to carry out their role as efficiently as possible.

You’ll develop a strong understanding of the requirements of this senior leadership role to be able to pre-empt and manage demands. You’ll see potential issues on the horizon and be proactive in solving them as well as dealing with confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

You’ll be motivated to work as part of the network of PA’s across the RSPB, providing comprehensive administrative support and making links across the Directorates. Developing and establishing relationships with colleagues at all levels will really motivate you along with representing the RSPB with external partners, agencies and other third parties. Great communication skills via phone, email and face to face will therefore be key.

There’ll be a variety of administrative tasks including, managing a complex diary, organising and facilitating large meetings and providing support to the Engagement Senior Leadership Team. The day will bring variety and pace, so you’ll be hungry to develop new ways to do things, look for efficiencies and improvements and bring an organised approach to competing priorities. Above all else, you’ll be an advocate for saving nature. Nature’s in big trouble – the climate crisis and loss of habitat are pushing some of our best loved species towards extinction. We won’t let nature fall silent. This role is your chance to help in that mission. What do you say?

What we need from you

• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences whether by phone, email or in person
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (especially Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), plus the ability to impart this knowledge to others.
• Able to make the best use of time particularly when under pressure from competing priorities, prioritising and delegating tasks effectively, during periods of both low and high demand
• Able to identify and act on opportunities for continually improving ways of working
• Experience in providing dedicated personal administrative support to senior staff
• Able to deal with confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Friendly, positive, and can-do attitude
• Knowledge of current conservation issues and priorities

Closing date: 23:59, 16 April 2021

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Do you want to join a school that is at the forefront of system-wide leadership and excellence? Do you relish the challenge of working in a start-up? Are you prepared to accept nothing less than outstanding performance from yourself and others?

We might have the role for you.

Our School

Mulberry School for Girls (part of Mulberry Schools Trust) is an all-girls school in the heart of Tower Hamlets, steeped in achievement and accolades, providing inspiration and opportunity to provide a platform for student achievement. 

• 1497 students on roll 

• OFSTED rated Outstanding since 2010

The East London Teaching School Hub 

Mulberry School for Girls is delighted to be recently designated by the Department of Education as the lead school for Hackney and Tower Hamlets Teaching School Hub (TSH). We will join a total of 87 TSHs across the country each responsible for its own geographical area. We are currently in the exciting start-up phase and from September 2021 will be fully operational.

The East London Teaching School Hub will deliver world-class development programmes for teachers at every stage of their career from across all 173 schools in our geographical area. Drawing on the passion, expertise and capacity from across Tower Hamlets and Hackney, we will equip teachers with the techniques, motivation and confidence they need to make a difference for every pupil in our region.

All Teaching School Hubs have five core responsibilities:

1. Delivery of the Early Career Framework (ECF) 

2. Delivery of new and revised National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) 

3. Delivery of Initial teacher training (ITT) 

4. Providing Appropriate Body (AB) services for Early Career Teachers 

5. Other Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

What we stand for

The East London Teaching School Hub will create an inclusive community which fosters collegiality and lifelong learning in the teaching workforce across Tower Hamlets and Hackney. 

Our core moral purpose is to help every child thrive, regardless of background. Using a place-based approach, we will bring together experts from across East London who understand first-hand what the teachers and pupils throughout our community really need, ensuring our young people receive the best education possible.

We are dedicated to being better together through this collective approach, harnessing the best ideas, expertise and talent from across the area to continue improving outcomes for every pupil through exceptional teaching.  

Our programmes will enable every teacher to access excellent training and development opportunities to further build their skills, practice and understanding of teaching.

Our approach

The East London Teaching School Hub, through an ethos of collegiality, inclusion and transparency, will ensure every teacher has equal access to a clear and all-compassing pathway of professional development.

Our partners

We want our students to have access to the same professional connections which young people from more privileged backgrounds can utilise. To make this a reality we have a wide range of external partners in higher education, business, industry, the arts and the sciences who contribute extensively and fundamentally to our extra-curricular activities.

• Bank of America Merrill Lynch

• Barts Health NHS Trust

• British Film Institute

• London Stock Exchange Group

• Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Ltd

• National Theatre

• The Prince’s Trust

• Southbank Centre

• WOW Foundation

• University of Cambridge 

• Teach First

• UCL Institute of Education 

The role

This is an exciting time to join the small TSH central team: we are currently building the strong foundations required to deliver on our TSH vision at speed and at scale ready to launch in September 2021.  As Executive Assistant for the East London Teaching School Hub (serving Hackney and Tower Hamlets schools) you will be responsible for establishing robust, efficient and adaptive systems and structures to ensure all aspects of the TSH run smoothly and professionally. The role requires a “can do” solutions-focused, people-centred approach. As Executive Assistant you will relish the challenge of starting something new and have the strategic and operational vision of how the TSH can grow quickly over time. 

Working alongside the Director of TSH you will lead on external communications and events, manage relationships with key stakeholders, oversee the quality assurance of teacher development processes and set-up high-quality systems and structures to manage the work of the TSH.

Although the central TSH is small at present, you will be based at Mulberry School for Girls and will be part of the wider school community. 

This is a fixed term appointment, for 6 months initially, due to the way we are funded for this work. There is a possibility of this role being made permanent depending on the funding.

What we’re looking for

We want someone who is positive, dynamic and enjoys working in a small, but busy team.

You will be comfortable setting up new processes and operating models from scratch. You will be a confident person who can build relationships with credibility and forge new partnerships internally and externally. 

We want someone who is prepared to roll their sleeves up and can work at speed. You will be able to digest new information quickly and respond with a focus on solutions.

The ethos at Mulberry is a key strength of the school and we are seeking to recruit a passionate and creative person who will be instrumental in making our ambitious vision a reality.

Bringing Down Barriers to Success

We are proud to inspire our students through a diverse and representative leadership team and welcome applications from all of the communities we serve. 

If you have the experience and passion to energise Tower Hamlet’s and Hackney’s next generation of leaders, creators and innovators, then we want to see how we can support you in that pursuit. We want the best staff and we know that means a diverse staff.

Encouraging a happy and healthy work environment

We take staff wellbeing seriously at Mulberry Schools Trust, here are just some of the great benefits for all staff.

• Local Government Pension scheme

• Employee assistance programme and support

• Free breakfast 

• Free gym onsite 

• Paid sabbatical opportunities

• Free onsite parking

• Subsidised staff restaurant with outdoor roof terrace

• Annual programme of conferences and Trust wide events with high profile speakers

• Cycle to work scheme

• Annual service award

• Long service awards 

How to Apply

You will need to complete the application form via the TES application form which includes your letter of application explaining why you are the perfect person for this rare and exciting opportunity. Please be aware that we can’t accept any CV’s for this post. 

Please complete your application directly online via TES. If you have any questions about the role or the process, please get in touch with us via email.

Closing Date: Monday 19th April 2021

Interview Date: Friday 23rd April 2021 (remote process)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Reports to: Senior Operations Manager

Location: Vauxhall, London (3-4 days)/ working from home (1-2 days)

Salary: £30000 - £35000 per annum depending on experience + benefits

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Malaria has been described as the oldest killer disease in history; even now, despite recent progress, it claims the life of a child every two minutes. Malaria No More UK (MNM UK) is part of a global movement that is determined to make this the generation that beats this killer. To realise this vision, we need to mobilise governments, influencers, businesses and the public, inspiring them to commit funds, energy and resources to ending deaths from malaria and wiping out the disease for good. We are a small but very hard-working team with ambitions and objectives that reach way beyond the expected, and every member of our team contributes to winning the fight to ending malaria, saving millions of lives and eradicating the poverty that this disease causes to so many. Together, we can make malaria no more.

Role Summary

Malaria No More UK is a dynamic and motivated partner-driven charity organisation operating in multiple geographic locations and across multiple time zones, now looking for a proactive, experienced Team Co-ordinator to actively support the optimal smooth performance of the high-driven team.  This role will provide high level PA, administration and coordination support in a fast-moving, changeable, global facing environment to a team of directors and senior staff, support the Senior Operations Manager and provide general support to the wider MNMUK team as a key member of the Operations Team. The successful candidate will have a professional ‘can-do’ attitude, be a definite problem solver, have an eye for detail and possess excellent IT skills. Honed organisational and communication skills will be key to helping the charity run smoothly. The role is not entry level and will attract an experienced professional, delivering the expected tasks for this type of position, combined with strong communication skills to operate in a collaborative and effective way. Malaria No More UK provides an excellent remuneration package, opportunities to grow and develop personal skills, a dynamic and effective team of colleagues and a meaningful cause to support.

Key responsibilities will include: 

·Direct high level PA support of multiple directors and senior managers including diary coordination, arranging complex travel and visa applications, assisting with expense claims and triaging of select email inboxes

·Assisting directors and senior managers with project, event and meetings bookings, minute taking, external stakeholder support and general administration support

• Assisting the Senior Operations Manager with tasks and projects as required including HR and recruitment administration
• Providing organisational support including general office management assistance, taking minutes at internal meetings, coordinating and supporting team events, sending mailmerge invitations as well as generating reports, spreadsheets. presentations and charts
• Providing administration support across the MNMUK team and being a primary contact point for external engagement including suppliers, donors and partners.
• Deputising for the Executive PA during leave periods
• To undertake any other reasonable additional duties as required by MNMUK.

Qualifications, skills and experience

Essential

• Previous high-level PA / team coordinator and support experience in a multi-leadership/ multiple stakeholders, fast-moving and changeable global facing environment, gaining trust and confidence.
• Strong experience of coordinating complex international travel and visa arrangements across multiple time zones and currencies and organising high-level meetings with multiple external senior stakeholders.
• Sound judgement with an ability to effectively prioritise tasks in a fast-moving and changeable environment; highly organised and with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of the team, a high level of initiative and a pro-active approach to problem solving.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a high standard of English, as well as the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a broad range of people at all levels, across different cultures and to act with credibility, discretion, tact and diplomacy.
• Advanced skills in MS Office packages including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Mailmerge, etc
• Effective minute taking and understanding of the need for confidentiality.
• Flexible, hardworking, professional and motivated.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Malaria No More UK.

Desirable

• Experience working in a charity
• Some experience of office management
• Events coordination and organisation
• Basic HR admin task experience
• Lived malaria experience

This job description and person specification is a statement of requirements at the time of writing and is not contractual or exhaustive.  It should not be seen as precluding future changes after appointment to this role and it may be amended over time in consultation with the Senior Operations Manager

MNMUK recognises the value of a team in which people from diverse backgrounds are able to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to delivering our mission to make Malaria No More.

Candidates from historically marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Staff benefits include:

• 10% employer pension contributions
• 28 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holiday days
• Interest-free staff season ticket loan
• Professional training & qualification subsidy

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how your skills and experience match our requirements as soon as possible. Interviews and start date asap

NB: The recruitment process will include skills and aptitude testing

Patient and Donor Coordinator, an excellent and rewarding opportunity to join a growing Global Health Charity, based in West London.

Experienced working within a medical, healthcare setting with exceptional patient, donor or customer service skills and looking for rewarding role?

This outstanding health organisation provides lifesaving opportunities for people diagnosed with a specific cancer and facilitates a procedure to have this type of cancer eradicate, enabling the individual to a new lease of life.

You will join a dedicated Donor Management Team who provide support through registering, matching, and facilitating these the processes and procedures, by liaising with and providing support to donors.

As the Donor Coordinator, working as part of this dedicated team, you will:

• Manage the donor journey by guiding and advising donors through all stages of the donation process.
• Working predominantly by phone, email and post to communicate with donors and using a bespoke database system to record donor information.
• Register and evaluate donors for suitability and eligibility using guidelines and national regulations.
• Notify donors of a match and help facilitate the donation process through communications with donor and medical professionals both based in the UK and internationally.

To be considered for this role our client is looking for you to have;

• Outstanding customer service skills, ideally within a medical setting or with some knowledge awareness of medical terminally and patient care.
• Excellent organisations skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accurate recording of information.
• Good knowledge of medical terminology, case-note documentation and conducting medical histories is preferred.
• A degree in Medical or Sciences is advantageous though not essential.

Training will be provided from day one to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to support donors effectively and efficiently.

Job title: Administrative Assistant
Reports to: Team and Office Manager
Salary: Range of £18,000 to £20,000 depending on experience.
Location: High Holborn, London
Term: up to 9 Months 
Hours: Full time

The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) is a charity and membership society that has been dedicated to improving tropical medicine and global health since 1907.

Our ambition is to save lives and improve health around the world through increased access to greater equity in global healthcare. Through our activities we help further our members’ careers. We also bring together their collective knowledge and use our own expertise to achieve change within the sector.

We are looking for a motivated individual to join us as Administrative Assistant, effectively supporting the small but busy RSTMH Team by providing proactive and comprehensive administration support across our key areas of work.

The role will require someone who has proven experience of providing administrative support to a busy team (preferably within the charity/not-for-profit sector), be flexible, have excellent time management skills and be able work on own initiative. The successful candidate will be working across various departments, including membership, events, small grants and communications; therefore, they will need to be efficient, organised, with strong computer skills and a professional outlook.

The Role:

• To provide day to day administration for the RSTMH team, including but not limited to, financial administration, arranging meetings, booking travel and accommodation, desk research, diary management, and organising other meetings and events as required.
• To develop and maintain effective working relationships across RSTMH.
• To ensure that all assigned tasks are completed to a high standard.
• To support all general telephone, email and written enquires are dealt with efficiently.
• To support the management of office stock levels and team planning tools
• To be responsible for opening and distributing post daily
• To undertake electronic and paper filing and maintaining filing systems appropriately.
• To provide administrative support to the CEO
• To assist with the management of the RSTMH meeting rooms and team areas
• Support and attend RSTMH events, including delegate registration enquiries via telephone and email, collating event packs and materials, and arranging transportation of event equipment.
• To assist with the administration associated with RSTMH small grants progamme.
• Participate in team meetings, planning and initiatives.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks as could be expected of an Administrative Assistant.

Essential Technical Skills:

• Ability to manage a diverse set of priorities and meet deadlines to a consistently high standard
• Capacity to set up and maintain administrative processes and office systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong understanding of delivering great customer service
• Good analytical skills with the ability to identify key points from complex material or information
• Willingness to undertake other responsibilities and an eagerness to learn
• Highly computer literate and confident with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel
• Exceptional use of written and spoken English
• Experience providing administration support, preferably in an office environment.

Personal Skills:

• Ability to work with a wide range of people whilst presenting a professional image on behalf of RSTMH
• Ability to be calm under pressure and help build a collaborative team culture
• Self-motivated, flexible and to work under own initiative
• Discretion when dealing with confidential information
• Experience of initiating, planning and developing areas of work
• A demonstrated commitment and interest in the aims and objectives of RSTMH.

Desirable Skills:

• Filing experience
• Experience of working with databases
• Professional, polite and confident telephone manner
• Experience of working in events.

Closing date: 17:00 on 14 May 2021.

Please click the apply button to be taken to our online submission platform. Here you will need to fill out the form and upload your CV.

No agencies please.

Company Description  

Twin employs around 100 full-time and seasonal staff across the UK who share a commitment to changing lives by providing high quality services to people from the UK and abroad. These services include education, training programmes, work placements, employment and volunteer opportunities, which are all designed to help people achieve their personal and professional goals.  

Our mission is to help people realise their full potential through life enhancing experiences.  

Boost your skills, top up your student loan, and give back to your community with NCS throughout July and August 2021!  

Salary:  

Daily residential rate: £82.4 

Daily non-residential rate: £69 

2021 NCS Programme 

NCS (National Citizen Service) is a government-backed initiative with a mission to equip 15-17 year olds with the confidence, skills and support they need to make a real difference in their communities. The aim is to encourage young people from different backgrounds to mix through a local, community-based programme.   

• NCS three-week wave which consists of one residential week (5 working days) and two non-residential weeks (10 working days).

In the first week (Mon-Fri), based at a residential centre away from home, teams of young people supported by staff will take part in challenging outdoor team building activities. In the remaining two weeks (Mon-Fri), delivered from a local hub, young people will build their confidence and other life skills, and then design and deliver a project that benefits their local community utilising the skills they’ve built throughout the entire programme. 

• NCS two-week wave which is fully non-residential (10 working days). 

In these two weeks (Mon-Fri), delivered from a local hub, young people will build their confidence and other life skills, and then design and deliver a project that benefits their local community utilising the skills they’ve built throughout the entire programme. 

Twin offers a fixed-term contract and aims to provide longer employment consisting of a few waves. This is however, subject to the performance on the programme and young people numbers. 

Additional opportunities in our Autumn 2021 programme may become available to those that will have worked on our summer programme(s) and received positive feedback. 

Locations: North East & South East London

About the role  

Come and work for Twin, a delivery partner of NCS, this summer and become a role model for a team of 15-17 year olds throughout our youth and community programme. We are looking to fill around 200 positions.   

Assistant Team Leaders will actively support and motivate groups of young people through the NCS programme, encouraging them to bond as a team and fully engage with the curriculum throughout the programme. They will support the Team Leader to deliver engaging activity sessions, facilitate discussions, guide and mentor young people.  

Principle accountabilities:  

• Work closely with the Team Leader to be coached by them while facilitating the session 

• Support teams of up to 16 young people  

• Health, safety and well-being of all participants during the course of the programme  

• Supporting a successful delivery of the programme/contract. Including planning engaging activities delivered either face-to-face or via virtual means (if necessary).  

• Ensure all policies and procedures are followed 

• Facilitating appropriate participant activity   

Person specification  

An ideal Assistant Team Leader candidate would have:  

• Excellent organisational skills  

• Ability to work in a highly pressured and fast paced environment  

• Good interpersonal skills with people at all levels  

• A problem solver who thrives in a challenging environment  

• A flexible attitude to work  

This role is perfect for a highly motivated and enthusiastic self-starter, looking to gain invaluable youth work and leadership experience.   

The role may require long working hours and night shifts during the residential weeks of the programme.  

Twin Training International is committed to safeguarding. For all applicants called to be assessed/interviewed:  

• References will be followed up with specific questions as to applicant’s suitability to work with persons under 18  

• All gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily  

• Proof of identity and qualifications will be required  

• Successful candidates will be required to undertake a DBS check  

• Successful candidates will be required to complete online and 3 days training prior to commencing employment  

• Successful candidates will be expected to actively engage in the safeguarding of under 18s  

Note: You have to be 18 years old after 1st June 2021 before you can apply to work on the NCS programme.  

Your new company
London based university are seeking a professional experienced within the Higher Education / University sector to join them as an interim Assistant Registrar on a part time basis for three days a week for 3 months.

Your new role
As Assistant Registrar you will be a pro-active member of the Academic, Regulations & Appeals team, contributing to the development and implementation of the University's assessment and regulatory framework. To provide expert advice and guidance on all aspects of the assessment and regulatory framework, leading on the management of aspects of the regulations as defined by the Head of Assessment & Regulations.

What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have substantial experience of appeals, assessment and/or regulations gained within the Higher Education sector. You will be a self-starter with excellent organisational skills to be able to work independently and meet deadlines. You will have high level communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to deal effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and to negotiate effectively and influence others.

What you'll get in return
This is an interim role for 3 months on a 3 days a week basis. The role will be paying 21.80ph + holiday pay PAYE (or equivalent umbrella). This role will be home-based for its duration, so candidates with the relevant higher education experience do not need to be London based but will need to be located in the UK with eligibility to work.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Do not delay as recruitment will move quickly and may close before any displayed closing dates.

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Contract - Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)

Location - London/Home-Based

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About CoramBAAF

With a 40-year history, CoramBAAF is the leading professional membership body in the UK for family placement practice. It is dedicated to improving the outcomes of children and young people in care by supporting the UK wide community of agencies which work with them. CoramBAAF is accountable to its own board of directors and operates to support and represent members, champion best practice and provide high quality policy and practice guidance, advice, training and resources.

Purpose of the Role

• To provide administrative support to the Training Manager (TM) and more generally to the conference, training, workshop and consultancy services.

• To process and record enquiries, commissions and booking requests ensuring positive customer service.

• To process all financial transactions.

• To make appropriate and cost-effective arrangements for travel, accommodation, venues and catering.

For more information about the main duties and responsibilities of this role please refer to the job description and person specification.

To apply, please click on the 'apply now' button to be redirected to the application form.

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday 25th April, 2021

Interview Date: TBC

CoramBAAF is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and families we help.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Marine Society and Sea Cadets are seeking to appoint a Assistant Director, Business Support to join our team based in London (with flexible working). You will join us on a full-time permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £50,000 per annum.

Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a leading maritime charity in lifelong learning and personal development and is the governing charity of the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), a civilian voluntary youth organisation engaging some 15,000 young people over 400 Sea Cadet Units, throughout the UK.  The SCC offers a wide range of youth opportunities with the same enduring objective – to give young people the best possible head start in life through nautical adventure and fun.

The Assistant Director, Business Support reports to the Director of Young People, Volunteer & Business Support. The post holder will be the line manager for the Legal Adviser / Data Protection Officer, the Property Advisers and the Business Support Coordinator. They will also be the functional manager for the Area Volunteer & Business

Support Managers.

Key responsibilities Assistant Director, Business Support include:

- Provide effective leadership and management of the Business Support functions of the charity, including line management of the Legal Adviser / Data Protection Officer, the Property Advisers and the Business Support Coordinator
- Provide functional management of the Area Volunteer & Business Support Managers
- Coordinate the charity’s business-planning processes, including the monitoring and reporting on progress and facilitating the business planning reviews / Portfolio Management Group of the Senior Management Team
- Coordinate the charity’s strategic and operational risk-management processes, including the monitoring and reporting on progress and acting as a facilitator to risk reviews by the Senior Management Team
- Work closely with the Head of Policy and Insight to ensure that the data collection, analysis and reporting on all business planning, risk and organisational performance is undertaken in an effective and timely manner
- Responsible for the legal support and data protection functions provided to the charity through the Legal Adviser / Data Protection Officer

Our ideal Assistant Director, Business Support will:
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
- Experience of leading and managing a staff team engaged in a diverse range of work
- Experience of communicating with internal and external stakeholders using excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present information in a manner appropriate to the audience, including through formal and informal presentations
- Experience of managing risk management monitoring and reporting processes
- Experience of monitoring and managing budgets
- Experience of managing and supporting data protection and GDPR matters
- Understanding of charity governance
- Experience of leading and managing business planning and monitoring processes
- Experience of delivering projects against targets
- Working knowledge and understanding of the voluntary and community sector

In return as our Assistant Director, Business Support you will receive:

- Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- season ticket loans
- Eye Care

Closing Date: 18th April 2021

Interviews: 27th April 2021

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Assistant Director, Business Support then please click “apply” below – we’d love to hear from you!

Applications should consist of a CV and supporting statement. Without this, we sadly will be unable to consider your application for this role.