Carers Support Merton (CSM) is a well established and respected charity in the London Borough of Merton with an ambitious development programme of work to support promote and improve the quality of life of unpaid carers from the age of 5 years. CSM has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manger to join our friendly team. 

Working as part of the senior management team the post holder will have responsibility for all aspects of the financial function of the charity which will include the maintenance of accounting records and the production of timely financial information for the trustees, chief executive and independent examiner.

Carers Support Merton, as an employer, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This includes a commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard DBS check.

Finance Manager 

Hours: 14 hours per week (to be worked flexibly)

Salary:   £36,000 to £40,000 per annum Pro Rata depending on qualifications and experience.  Candidates wishing to work on a freelance basis will also be considered provided they meet HMRC requirements as a self- employed individual.

The ideal candidate will be qualified to a minimum of AAT level 3 with a solid track record as a Finance Manager or similar.  You will bring knowledge and experience of managing financial systems and procedures and providing financial information to the board of trustees to assist in decision-making, ideally in a not-for-profit setting. However, candidates with transferrable experience will also be considered.

This role would suit someone with flexible and pro-active approach to work, attention to details, strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, both in person and remotely.

We are currently home based due to COVID-19.  However, in the future the role will be based at our offices in Mitcham, but with the opportunity for continued homeworking for some of the working hours.  This role is NOT suitable for permanent fulltime remote working.

Closing Date:  Monday 18th May 2021 5pm

Interviews:  Weeks beginning 24th May 2021 & 31st May 2021

Please note: shortlisting and interviews for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore encourage early application and reserve the right to close these vacancies once suitable candidates have been appointed.

Part-time, (0.8 FTE) Permanent

Learning and Work Institute is a small independent policy, research and development organisation dedicated to lifelong learning, full employment and inclusion. We research what works, influence policy, develop new ways of thinking, and help implement new approaches. Our vision is for a prosperous and fair society in which learning and work provide opportunities for everyone to realise their potential and ambitions throughout life.

As a Silver Investors in People award holder, L&W is committed to building a great place to work. This is a new, exciting role created to support our part-time Head of HR. It is perfect for an individual with solid HR generalist support experience wanting career progression in HR. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and highly organised HR practitioner, ideally CIPD level 5 (minimum CIPD level 3). This busy and varied role provides support for end-to-end recruitment; induction; HR administration across the entire employee lifecycle and ER advisory work, supported by the Head of HR.

This role requires a proactive and creative problem solver who is approachable and passionate about people. You will be an excellent and confident communicator with the ability to multi-task and interact with colleagues at all levels. Using your initiative, demonstrating good judgement and prioritising will be your key strengths. Ideally, you seek to use technology to improve HR process efficiency and you enjoy building good relationships with line managers and colleagues.

This is a broad developmental role. You will be committed to carrying out your duties with integrity and confidentiality, and to expanding your knowledge of employment legislation. You will have good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Office 365, MS Teams, Zoom and HR systems.

In return, you will be supported by an experienced Head of HR who enjoys developing and motivating HR staff to reach their full potential. You will have the opportunity to shape this role from the outset with the scope to develop your HR advisory skills and continuously improve recruitment and HR processes. The Head of HR will involve and develop you on the job to support strategic HR projects; staff engagement, complex ER cases and guidance / training for line managers and staff.

This role will be based in our London office (Vauxhall). We are currently working from home and envisage hybrid working once restrictions lift with a mix of office and homeworking. Ideally, the postholder will work Monday to Friday (0.8 FTE).

As an employer, we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and 6 grace days (pro-rata); a generous pension scheme and various other staff benefits. We are committed to equality and diversity to reflect L&W’s mission and values. We encourage applications from all under-represented groups in society.

If you have the skills and abilities required for this role, please apply today.

Closing date for applications is at 12pm on Monday 24 May 2021

Interviews will be held remotely via Zoom on Tuesday 8 June / Wednesday 9 June 2021

A Bit of Background

Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Like other Students' Unions, it also funds and facilitates student activities on campus, including societies, sports clubs through the Athletics Union (AU), the Media Group and Raising and Giving (RAG) charitable fundraising initiatives.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting a Head of Student Voice to join our senior leadership team at one of London’s most engaged Students’ Unions. The role has 5 primary functions including (but not limited to):

1. To lead the Advice and Representation teams to enable effective student voice and advocacy across the whole of LSE

2. To provide strategic leadership by driving quality Student Voice, increasing impact, & maximising deployment of resources to improve the experience for students at LSE

3. To support and empower the elected Officers to represent LSE students to make effective positive change

4. Responsible for the department’s operational planning, and involvement in delivering the Union’s strategic aims

5. Deputise for the Chief Executive as required

Key Responsibilities

Leading service delivery

• Lead the Union’s provision of representation, democracy, welfare, advice, and advocacy
• Overall responsibility for the legal compliance issues relating to Advice and Representation teams
• Lead the continual development and maintenance of processes through which the student view on quality of their educational and community experiences are collated
• To enhance the democratic operation of the Union through coherent governance and a robust elections process including acting as the Deputy Returning Officer for LSESU Elections
• Develop and lead on the strategic aims and enablers to deliver the greatest impact for members
• Identify and secure resources needed to deliver the teams’ strategic aims and enablers
• Ensure the maximum impact and value is delivered by the teams
• Lead the Advice and Representation teams in identifying and communicating key issues for students throughout the Union
• Lead the department’s operational planning, and involvement in delivering the Union’s strategic aims by developing and continuously improving service delivery

Quality, impact & resources

• Ensure performance management of the teams’ strategic aims and enablers
• Ensure the allocation of the teams’ staffing and resources to improve quality, performance, and impact
• Set challenging targets to ensure efficient, effective, and impactful use of resources
• Report on the performance of the department to Chief Executive, and members, trustees and stakeholders
• Manage and update regulations and procedures relating to the Advice and Representation teams
• Budget development and management relating to the Advice and Representation teams
• Manage legal compliance issues, reputational issues and relationship development relating to provision of activities
• Manage the processes through which all union departments get feedback from students and stakeholders, working closely with the Chief Executive

Management

• Arrange, chair, and keep a record of management and all staff meetings within the Advice Representation teams – including performance reviews, appraisals, and investigation
• Manage the teams’ attendance at relevant events and conferences
• Manage the team members’ learning and development
• Ensure overall support, advice and guidance for Officers and representational structures within the Union, such that induction, training, support, and development of individuals is tailored to specific needs
• Ensure that Officers are supported to represent the membership in dealings with School Committees, School staff, and external people and bodies with reports and briefings
• Support the Chief Executive to review and report on strategy, policy and research to the Trustee Board & funders
• Sabbatical support: ensure the creation of a supportive and empowering team to provide support to elected Officers to assist them in the formulation and execution of their plans
• Support Chief Executive as organisational ambassador working with officers and partners for the benefit of LSESU
• Impactfully engage and operate as part of an effective senior leadership

For more details, please refer to the full job description and person specification for this role on our website.

Why Apply?

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces. We also encourage any candidates to approach us for reasonable adjustments during our application process.

Benefits and Perks

For non-student staff, we offer in return for your passion and experience:

• 25 days holidays per year to 30 days of annual leave after 5 years
• Up to 6 additional days at Christmas and Easter closure periods
• Enrolment into the pension scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership, advice from dedicated professionals
• Wide range of activities including yoga classes, dance and pilates classes
• Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
• Access to LSE staff training courses
• NUS card
• Flexibility for work-life balance
• Interest free Travel loan

Interested?

Get in touch with James Hann (Chief Executive) for an informal chat via email - this can be found on our website.

How to apply

We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:

Part 1 (Application Form) is all about you telling us about your suitability for the role and will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for interview.

Part 2 (Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form) is personal information – so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for the interview. It also helps us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This part will only be seen by HR and will not have any impact on shortlisting.

Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before applications are seen by the shortlisting panel. This process allows us to ensure that the shortlisting is done in a fair and consistent manner and all applicants are given the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

To apply, please complete our online application form on our website.

We are looking for a part-time Programme Manager to provide high quality project management to support our work with marginalised communities, helping us to grow our impact nationally and internationally. We are looking for a flexible and highly motivated person with exceptional project management and problem-solving skills who relishes the opportunity to support our work.

The IARS International Institute is currently working on eight EU-funded projects (Erasmus+ and REC), for which we are Project Coordinators in six of these. The Programme Manager will support the CEO to ensure that these EU projects are delivered on time, in budget and to the required standard. They will provide task management to our Project Associates; be line managed by the CEO and will work closely with the Finance & Resources Manager, as well as working with our pan-European project partners.

Who we are

Support Through Court (STC) is an independent charity which provides much needed practical and emotional support to people dealing with the court process without the benefit of legal representation. Most are frightened of and unfamiliar with the courts and may be facing serious issues that could affect their children and relationships, finances, or the roof over their head. The number of agencies available to support them is shrinking fast so demand for our services is rising month by month.  We are passionate about our vision that no one should face court alone.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a Trust Frundraser to work alongside our Senior Trust and Statutory Manager and Fundraising Assisatnt to generate income from small to medium charitable trusts and foundations working towards a departmental target of approximately £400k. The role will involive using the Trust pipeline to coordinate funding applications to both new and existing donors with the responsibility for submitting small and medium applications (up to £15,000). Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information on the role. 

This is an ideal post for someone with at least 12 months fundraising experience or someone with experience of conducting research and writing applications and reports. If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application, further details on how to apply can be found on the Job Description. 

The deadline for application is  midnight Monday 24th May 2021. Interviews will be held via Zoom on Thursday 27th May 2021. If you are shortlisted for the post we will provide you with further information about the interview process by Tuesday 25th May 2021. If you do not hear from us by the interview date, then you should assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

RESULTS UK is looking for a Part Time Partnerships Manager who will take the lead in developing and implementing a resource mobilisation strategy across the organisation. The post holder will maintain and maximise support from our existing donors including the ACTION partnership and contribute to the continued diversification of our income by effectively engaging new donors (both in the UK and internationally).  This position will also line manage the Grants Officer who is primarily responsible for project reporting.

This is an exciting opportunity with scope for the post holder to develop and implement a resource mobilisation strategy across the organisation, with a focus on trusts, foundations and major donors, to diverse our income streams and deliver our mission to create the public and political will to end poverty, by enabling people to exercise their personal and political power for change.

We positively welcome the contributions of people from a wide range of backgrounds, skills and abilities, recognising the value that different perspectives bring to the organisation.  As part of this commitment, we aim to attract and retain high-calibre staff of all backgrounds by offering a range of people-centred policies to support our staff including options to work from home, flexible working and agile contracts, training and professional development opportunities, and membership of the disability confident scheme. Further information about these is available on request.

Please read the full job description for full details on the role and how to apply.

Competition and Regulatory Economist
London
£85648

• Do you have experience advising on competition and regulatory policy issues?
• Knowledge of current issues in the audit market, and of the interactions between audit quality and competition?
• Understanding of the UK competition policy landscape, including concurrency regulation and the legal framework.?

The role
To provide economic advice and analysis on competition in the statutory audit market and how it relates to the organisation's objectives on supporting delivery of high-quality audit and greater resilience in the audit market. Subject to the outcome of the Government's consultation Restoring trust in audit and corporate governance, to advise on the implementation of the measures proposed on competition and choice in the audit market, including potential legislation for the organisation to have a competition objective to promote competition in the market for statutory audit services, and to monitor, evaluate and report on progress.

To provide economic advice on the impact of proposed regulatory measures to promote competition, and other regulatory objectives as required; to ensure that those regulatory measures are designed, appraised, and evaluated based on evidence. In particular, to support the organisation by advising on a programme of work aimed at reviewing and revising standards, codes and guidance, where appropriate, in advance of legislation.

Duties

Working in close collaboration with the Head of Competition Policy and colleagues in the Regulatory Standards, and Supervision Divisions to:

• provide economic advice and analysis to help develop and implement measures proposed on competition and choice in the audit market
• communicate that advice to senior-decision-makers, including by contributing to and presenting papers to the Board, Executive Committee, and other Committees as appropriate
• monitor and assess the level of, and trends in, competition in the statutory audit market
• appraise and evaluate the impact of regulatory measures designed to promote competition in the statutory audit market (and to achieve other regulatory objectives, as required)
• engage with external stakeholders as appropriate on competition and regulatory economics issues
• assess how any changes in competition impact on the objectives to support delivery of high-quality audit and greater resilience in the audit market
• design and implement any official data collection, analysis and reporting

Essential criteria

• Educated to degree level in economics or another mathematical discipline, preferably with a post-graduate qualification in economics, especially if first degree is not economics, with at least five years, post-graduate work experience.
• Experience advising on competition and regulatory policy issues.
• Experience on regulatory projects such as market studies, investigations, actions and appeals, or similar, an advantage.
• Understanding of the UK competition policy landscape, including concurrency regulation and the legal framework.
• Understanding of the UK regulatory policy landscape.
• Good knowledge of the Government's regulatory impact assessment framework and its requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills including the ability to understand different perspectives, for example, on competition in the context of broader regulatory frameworks and to articulate the costs and benefits of different policy positions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including experience of drafting high quality advice and analysis on policy proposals and distilling complex issues into clear and succinct messages.
• Knowledge of relevant research and academic literature, relationships with relevant academics/experts, and experience managing research projects would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of current issues in the audit market, and of the interactions between audit quality and competition would also be an advantage.

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and . If you or anyone you know is looking to join our growing recruitment team, speak to us today. £250 is on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

Starting date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: One year contract

Salary: £23,000

Location: London, UK

Application closing date: 31.05.2021

Description

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) — the largest cotton sustainability programme in the world — aims to reach 5 million farmers worldwide with more sustainable agricultural practices, and account for 30% of global cotton production by the end of the 2020-21 cotton season. In under 12 years, the Better Cotton Initiative and its Partners have supported 2.3 million farmers in 23 countries. in adopting more sustainable agricultural practices. Thanks to these efforts, Better Cotton accounts for around 22% of global cotton production.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we transition to our new ambitious 2030 strategy and increase our profile, impact and reach so we can make Better Cotton a sustainable mainstream commodity; we want to transform the market and make cotton production better for the people who produce it, better for the environment it grows in and better for the sector’s future.

BCI has a fantastic opportunity to offer a young professional a year-long contract, in which they will support the BCI global HR function. We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual who is eager to make a difference. This will be a position that you can truly make your own, and where you will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the organisation and it’s people. You will support Teams across the organisation throughout their employment lifecycle and in the achievement of their objectives.

The HR and Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the smooth running of the London office and for providing support to the HR. Under the line management of the Senior Human Resources Coordinator, the HR and Admin Assistant will provide the various BCI offices with administrative and logistics support. The young professional will also have significant opportunity for personal and career development, with great opportunity for exposure to the operations of an international not-for-profit organisation. The post holder will regularly collaborate with staff in China, India, Pakistan and the United States. There will be opportunities for external and internal learning, including from other functions within BCI by attending regular internal training sessions from functions across BCI.

The position will report to the Senior HR Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Partner with HR & Admin Officer to ensure accurate and up-to-date maintenance of employee files and HR databases according to legal requirements in the UK and in Switzerland (including contract management)
• Support with the development of the BCI HR software
• Support with the development of the BCI intranet site, including transfer of employee data and building processes and workflows within the site (Sharepoint) 
• To assist with the recruitment process from the job description to offer (Advertising, Receiving, Interviews planning, References checking and Offer)
• To support the recruitment process, coordinate and oversee employees on-boarding
• To assist with the design, implementation and administration of HR policies, procedures and tools regarding recruitment, employment relations, performance management, training and development.
• To  support the HR Officer with data collection and the preparation of various reports ( e.g. headcount, turnover) 

Local Office Management

• Support in the management of IT assets, including purchasing & setting up of equipment as required
• Purchase office equipment and supplies and manage inventory
• Maintain London office stationery, fixtures, fittings and consumables well supplied
• Periodically review the cost effectiveness, quality and sustainability of suppliers.
• To liaise with the property management company for all elements of building access, use, restrictions and safety requirements, and to ensure all new and visiting staff are fully briefed in this regard.
• To support organising internal and external meetings and workshops.
• Support BCI UK legal and administrative procedures related to the office (Public and Employer’s Liability.

The candidate will also have the opportunity to support on interest areas, like research.

We do not expect the candidate to have prior work experience as this is an entry-level role, but we expect the candidate to be a quick-learner who is ready to get stuck in to the work. We will be looking for the following skills and knowledge in the applications:  

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 package (Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint) or ability to pick it up promptly
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across different teams and cultures, strong relationship building skills and service-oriented attitude
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task as required
• Ability to work independently and to take initiative
• Advanced computer and IT skills,

Desirable

• Proficiency in French an asset
• Interest in and commitment to sustainability
• Ability to quickly become proficient in new software

Working Arrangements

The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based in our London office. BCI offers flexible working, with core hours being 10am – 4pm and the option to work from home one day per week.

Applications:

Interested applicants with the required attributes are asked to send a detailed CV (2 pages maximum) and a motivational letter (1 page maximum), in English, by email to the BCI recruitment email address with the subject: “Application HR and Administrative Assistant ” by the 31st May at the latest.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

BCI is currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits, and candidates need to have a pre-existing right to work in the location where they will be based.

BCI is an equal opportunities employer, and is committed to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human and financial resources.

Citizens Advice Southwark has a track record of delivering high-quality services from its offices in Peckham and Bermondsey and outreach locations across Southwark and South East London. We sort out problems together, for good, by providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice across all areas of social welfare law, and through using the experience of our clients to bring about positive change through research and campaigns. 

This post is funded by Southwark Council.

The post is suitable for an experienced Advice Session Supervisor (ASS) or as a development opportunity for a Certificated Generalist Advisor to train to become an ASS within six months of starting in post. If applying without existing experience of supervising volunteers and of undertaking the role of Advice Session Supervisor the starting salary will be Scale 6 - £29,194 whilst undertaking training.

The post holder will be required to work across all of our offices and outreaches in Southwark according to operational needs.

The role includes:

• Providing advice to the public and undertaking casework on social welfare law issues
• Supervising advice and gateway assessment sessions
• Supporting and supervising volunteers

To be successful you will need:

• Have achieved the Generalist Advisor Certificate and have experience of Generalist Advice Casework
• Either experience of supervising volunteers and undertaking the role of Advice Session Supervisor or be able to demonstrate the ability to undertake this role with training provided within 6 months of starting

• To understand, empathise with and be committed to the Service’s aims, principles and equal opportunities policies

Closing date: 9.00 am Wednesday 2nd June 2021

Interviews: Monday 7th June 2021

For further information and an application pack please click on the Apply button.

We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, an employer matched pension contribution up to 10% salary, and training and development opportunities to continue your professional development.

Citizens Advice Southwark is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.

The Driver Youth Trust (DYT) is looking for a Corporate Services Manager to lead on central functions across the organisation. The post is based at our central London offices with the option for hybrid working at home. The Trust needs someone able to co-ordinate and support its small team and work efficiently with our consultants, contractors and suppliers.

The role will suit an individual with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills as they support senior colleagues across a range of corporate responsibilities, including HR, finance, compliance and audit, and office management. This opportunity will provide the successful candidate with a broad range of experience in corporate services in support of a charity.

Background

The External Relations (ER) department was formed in 2020 and is comprised of 3 complementary functional areas: Private Fundraising, Communications and Advocacy. The department is in the beginning stages of crafting a new, results-oriented strategy that will enhance IRC’s ability to ‘punch above its weight’ in private income, advocacy, and brand awareness.

Supporting this endeavor, and an integral part of ER, is the Global Partnerships and Philanthropic Services (GPPS) Unit. Reporting into the VP Global Partnerships and Philanthropy, GPPS consists of functional specialists across a variety of high-value fundraising support functions providing all elements of cultivation, support and stewardship to high value donors, partners, and supporters, comprising three pillars: Research, Partner Engagement & Corporate Affairs (PECA), and Program Services.

This exciting opportunity is on the PECA team! PECA engages our HV donors, partners, and supporters across the three income streams (Corporate, Foundations and Trusts, and HNWIs) through a number of support services including operational partnerships, gift in kind policy and practice; global workplace giving; partner engagement and visibility.

The IRC’s private fundraising capability in the UK has grown significantly over the past three years. Ambitious growth plans are in place to deliver increasing income from the private sector as part of an exciting global External Relations strategy.

 As part of the ER unit, the IRC’s International Philanthropy & Partnerships (IPP) department raises funds from global private foundations, corporate foundations, from business areas including corporate social responsibility, marketing, sponsorship, employee giving and match giving, as well as non US based high net worth individuals. The IPP department maintains a growing portfolio of strategic partnerships in the US and other markets, primarily in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, Latin America, & Africa, and matches funder interests with IRC’s extensive programs globally. 

As High Value Assistant you will support on the delivery of the IRC-UK’s high value fundraising strategy by providing support to relationship managers and team leads across high value teams.

Scope and Authority

Authority:

This position is responsible for supporting the delivery of the IRC-UK strategy and the global External Relations strategy by supporting on internal fundraising processes and initiatives.

Responsibility for Resources:

None

Key Working Relationships

• Manager, Donor Engagement on PECA
• Head of Philanthropy, Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships and Head of Trusts & Foundations
• Fundraising Managers and Executives across the High Value Teams
• Occasionally working with country programme staff and global fundraising colleagues

Key Accountabilities

To support the High Value Team (80%)

· Provide administrative support to members of the UK High Value Team

· Work with Donor Engagement team to devise and implement a UK HV donor communication strategy

· Draft external-facing communication for the IRC’s partners, including writing email updates and other correspondence

· Liaise with the Editorial team of writers to produce external-facing written communication by drafting proposals and reports

• Assist in writing donor communications, such as small trusts emergency appeals, alongside the Manager, Donor Engagement
• Support the team in implementing the strategy for The Fifty-One, a donor giving society, alongside the Philanthropy Manager-UK
• Request spreadsheets and other financial reports from the Data Analytics team as required
• Support and encourage the use of Salesforce database so that all donor correspondence and donations are recorded and information stored is GDPR compliant
• Work with Donor Engagement team to organise cultivation and stewardship events
• Work with Prospect Research team to support with ad hoc prospect and donor research requests, adding capacity to the team’s research function as required

• Collate meeting packs and materials for board meetings, donor meetings and, visits from the IRC President/CEO
• In coordination with Program Services, support on the organisation of overseas donor visits

To support the fundraising processes of the IRC-UK Fundraising Team (20%)

• Collaborate closely with UK Team leads on the monthly, quarterly and yearly income reporting process and provide administrative support in collating the relevant fundraising data
• Lead on the Trusts and Foundations small trusts appeal under the supervision of the Trusts and Foundations Executive, including working with the Donor Engagement team to draft content, request prospects from the Prospect Research team, manage Salesforce campaigns, disseminate appeals, and request appeal impact reports from High Value Analytics
• Work in collaboration with the department manger, GPPS to manage the High Value team’s new starter induction process

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

Essential

• Excellent written communication skills, in order to write supporter thank you letters, reports, proposals and other correspondence
• Ability to prioritise and organise a varied workload and meet conflicting deadlines
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, providing support as required, and build and maintain excellent relationships across the organisation 
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to deal with queries and speak with donors and other stakeholders in a confident manner
• Commitment to high standards of service delivery and customer care with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to present income data and draft reports
• Good Microsoft Office skills including Excel
• Experience of databases and an appreciation of their value

Experience:

Essential

• Experience of supporting a team and providing administrative support to a senior leader
• Experience of delivering projects on time
• Experience of delivering events
• Experience using client relationship management software, preferably Salesforce, with excellent attention to detail in entering and recording financial and relationship data
• Experience delivering events for external stakeholders is a plus
• Experience in an externally facing customer relationship role

Desirable:

• Experience of working in fundraising, particularly a major donor or corporate fundraising team
• Interest in humanitarian sector

IRC UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

IRC UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments.

The job of a Save the Children's UK Senior Infrastructure Engineer is fast paced, yet very rewarding.

• Are you proficiency in managing and configuring AD, DFS, DNS, Group Policy, ADFS?
• Do you have knowledge of supporting infrastructures including databases, middleware and communications technologies required for web-enabled business applications?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn't just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

About the Role
The role of Senior Infrastructure Engineer is a technical hands-on role, and you will be the design authority for all the physical and virtual infrastructure, enterprise storage and cloud technologies focusing on Office365 and Azure. You'll be expected to liaise with all levels of computer users, support staff and outside vendors to quickly understand, evaluate and remedy server and network technical support issues as and when they occur. You will also assist in the development of the 1st/2nd line support function.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a small team, taking on a generalist role with a broad scope of work which gives you excellent exposure to a variety of projects and technologies. You should be a confident self-starter with the ability to work with minimum supervision and able to suggest updates and improvements for the current infrastructure.

Key accountabilities
In addition to the above, you will:

• Provide 3rd Line infrastructure support to Save the Children UK users within the defined SLA's, prioritising workload where needed and managing conflict resolution
• Ensure that detailed documentation is in place for all infrastructure systems in the live production and test environments to enable existing and new team members to support Save the Children UK infrastructure
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of all Save the Children resources in order to keep costs low and ensure safety in the workplace. Pro-actively research and pursue opportunities to reduce costs and increase efficiency of the server support function
• Work with 2nd line and the Service Desk in incident resolution and problem management, also providing guidance and knowledge transfer for specific tasks
• Work with the 3rd Line application and network teams to ensure that all systems and support are aligned with technical and business requirements
• Work with external partners and Save the Children member organisations to develop shared projects and solutions.

Person profile
To be successful you will be educated to A Level standard or higher as well as possessing essential qualifications including MCSE (or equivalent experience) and ITIL V3 Foundation. Extensive experience in IT Server Infrastructure Architecture/Build/Support is also essential.  You should be capable of managing multiple conflicting properties and be able to work well under pressure. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with the user population is also essential for this role. You should also possess the following essential technical skills:

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 – 2019.
• Proficiency in managing and configuring AD, DFS, DNS, Group Policy, ADFS, etc.
• Microsoft Hyper-V clustering.
• VMware ESXi clustering.
• Microsoft Office 365: Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive for Business.
• Backup/Disaster Recovery Products.
• Microsoft Azure technologies including Azure ADDS, VMs, Enterprise apps, Storage accounts, Virtual networks, B2B, etc.
• PowerShell management/scripting

 Aptitude

• A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment
• A commitment to Save the Children UK's aims and core values of accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. 

Please note - whilst this role is advertised as office based, Save The Children UK will remain a remote-working organisation until at least 30 June 2021.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Save the Children UK.

Job title: Communications and Marketing Coordinator

Salary: £26,630 per annum

Location:

Central London. Mainly based at High Holborn but flexibility required to work at any UAL site. Until Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, the staff team are currently working from home.

Working hours: 35 hour per week

Contract type (perm, fixed term): Permanent

Who we are:

Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfil potential; we help make it happen.

About the job:

Arts Students’ Union is looking for a creative Communications & Marketing Coordinator to join the Communications and Marketing Team. We are looking for a highly organised and creative individual to produce content and coordinate output across platforms, in order to support the marketing and communications functions at Arts SU.

Internally, this role will work closely with Arts SU staff teams to promote the services and opportunities of the organisation. This includes creating audio-visual materials, coordinating coverage for Union activities and using software to analyse delivery.

Externally, this role will be the point of contact for external media and marketing sale enquiries, record keeping all events and correspondences. We work with several organisations in Arts and Education - creating and maintaining new relationships is key for this role. The Communications & Marketing Coordinator will also liaise with University staff and departments on campaigns such as the Big Welcome, Exhibitions and Elections.

This role is responsible for the social media output of the Union as well as gathering content for and sending Union e-newsletters. The Coordinator will create innovative campaigns using various mediums, in order to engage our audience and generate income. The role will lead on marketing our commercial outlets, maintaining brand identity and reaching team targets.

Who we are looking for?

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent and have at least 1+ years’ experience of related professional experience. You need to be competent in Adobe CC (Photoshop or Illustrator) and have strong knowledge of Microsoft packages (Excel, Word, PPT).

You will be a highly detail-orientated team player, with an interest in the arts and the ability to think creatively. You will have confidence in creating new relationships, a positive outlook on problem solving and a structured approach to taking on tasks. You must have a sound understanding of marketing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to foster partnerships with Arts SU and UAL staff, students, and local businesses.

Why apply?

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.

Benefits and Perks:

In return for your passion and experience we offer:

• 25 days holidays per year
• Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter
• Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
• Access to UAL staff training courses
• Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card giving wide range of discounts
• Flexibility for work-life balance
• Interest free Travel loan

How we recruit:

We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:

Part 1 (Application Form) is all about you telling us about your suitability for the role and will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for interview.

Part 2 (Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form) is personal information – so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for the interview. It also helps us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This part will only be seen by HR and will not have any impact on shortlisting.

Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before applications are seen by the shortlisting panel. This process allows us to ensure that the shortlisting is done in a fair and consistent manner and all applicants are given the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Want to apply?

To apply please complete our online application which can be found on the Arts SU website on the, 'Work For Us' page.

Job application timeline:

Closing date: 9th May 2021

Intended Interview dates: 17th May – 21st May 2021

Citizens Advice Southwark has a track record of delivering high-quality services from its offices in Peckham, Walworth and Bermondsey and outreach locations across Southwark and South East London. We sort out problems together, for good, by providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice across all areas of social welfare law, and through using the experience of our clients to bring about positive change through research and campaigns. 

This post funded jointly by Dimbleby Cancer Care & Macmillan Cancer Support.

Citizens Advice Southwark provides an outreach advice service in hospitals across South East London for people affected by cancer. We are seeking to recruit a part-time welfare benefits caseworker, 4 days per week, who will undertake casework, assisting clients to access their entitlements to welfare benefits and other sources of financial help.

You must have:

• Substantial experience of managing your own case load of complex welfare benefits cases and an in-depth knowledge of welfare benefits including those related to disability and sickness
• An understanding of the issues facing people affected by long-term illness and disability, including cancer
• Understand, empathise and be committed to the Citizens Advice aims, principles and equal opportunities policies

Closing date: 9.00am Tuesday 1st June 2021

Interviews: Friday 4th June 2021

For further information and an application pack please click on the Apply button.

We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, an employer matched pension contribution up to 10% salary, and training and development opportunities to continue your professional development.

Citizens Advice Southwark is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.