• Duration: 4 months fixed term contract from March 2021 until June 2021 (possibility for extension if funding is available)
• Full time: 37.5 hours
• Salary: £30,226.13 gross per annum plus 9% employer pension contribution
• Location: London, with occasional international travel
• Closing date: 9.00am UK time, 11 February 2021
• Interviews: Week commencing 22 February 2021

We are seeking a Programme Officer to join the South Asia Programme at our mid-sized peacebuilding organisation. The successful candidate should have strong organisational and administration experience to support the team and the wider organisation. It is essential that the candidate has knowledge of and interest in the South Asia Context, along with the willingness to travel to the South Asia region. The candidate should have experience in undertaking supervised research work and will be able to demonstrate a problem-solving attitude when faced with a challenge. 

Job purpose

The Programme Officer provides project, administrative and logistical support necessary for the implementation of the South Asia programme. The post holder will play a key role in liaising with partners across the areas in which we work, and in managing programme events and information. They will support consultants and volunteers working with the team. Reporting to the Project Manager the Programme Officer will be based in London and will undertake occasional travel to the region.

Essential knowledge, skills and experience

• Experience of working in an administrative and support position to a team.
• Strong organisational skills including planning, developing, implementing and maintaining administrative systems.
• Understanding of and interest in peacebuilding and conflict transformation processes.
• Knowledge of and interest in the South Asia context.
• Experience of working with databases, handling diverse sources of information and maintaining accessible filing systems.
• Experience of supporting monitoring, evaluation and reporting of projects.
• Experience of revising and contributing to the drafting of substantive reports.
• Experience of undertaking supervised research work.
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Experience supporting financial management including experience preparing budgets, monitoring organisational and partner expenditure and supporting financial reporting.
• Experience remotely supporting partners on the successful joint delivery of work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Willingness to work irregular hours occasionally and to undertake some international travel.
• Strong commitment to, and experience of, team and cross-organisational working.
• Appreciation of issues of confidentiality, and cross-cultural and political sensitivity.
• Initiative, enthusiasm and a problem-solving approach to new challenges.
• Graduate study or local equivalent or equivalent by experience in conflict resolution, international relations, development studies, international humanitarian law, peace and security.
• Ability and willingness to travel to the South Asia region and experience of hostile environment training or willingness to undertake hostile environment training.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages, databases, email, internet.

Desirable knowledge

• Spoken or written Hindi or Urdu.

We need a Programme Manager to manage our existing successful mental health volunteering and employment project Step Up, but also to help expand the programme to be able to support people with other support needs including physical disabilities and long term health conditions.

You would then be responsible for managing more than one project, each providing support to different groups of people, with different needs and conditions.

Step Up was launched by VCH in 2014 to provide personalised intensive support to people living in Hackney with mental health support needs, to help identify their personal goals, and source and secure a suitable volunteer placement that suits their skills, interests and experience. Many people lack the confidence to put themselves forward for volunteering roles, or do not appreciate what they have to offer, and need encouragement and coaching to move forward.

Since the programme launched, we have supported over 350 people to start volunteering, and 123 people with mental health support needs to find paid work. We partner with all the different mental health services in the borough, providing support to people with both severe and enduring mental health conditions as well as those described as mild to moderate. We work with a range of professionals including GPs, psychotherapists and psychologists, as well as local charities and community groups to ensure people are provided with the level of support they need to perform their role. 

By providing different services – group and individual support, a place to socialise and share skills, buddies and mentors, mental health and employability workshops – people can move forward at their own pace, finding an activity and option that suits them. It builds resilience and confidence, reduces people’s isolation, and helps people to meet personal goals. 

We need a Programme Manager, to manage the team, help ensure we meet our targets, engage with partners and stakeholders, and review and improve the service. However, this year, we would also like to expand the programme to other conditions, which would require research into existing services, and gaps in provision, and help with sourcing and applying for funding. 

Off The Record Twickenham (OTR) seeks an experienced and skilled Administrator to assist a small staff team in the efficient and effective running of the office and administrative functions at OTR and to support its counselling and information services for young people.

Main responsibilities of the post

• To act as first point of contact for enquiries, including responding sensitively to referrals from young people, their parents/carers, and other agencies, and to ensure the efficient management of the Counselling Waiting List
• To promote OTR’s activities, through website, social media and other digital channels and communications, and to keep OTR’s website relevant, informative and up to date
• To assist the Board of Trustees on matters of governance, and with specific, stand-alone strategic and fundraising projects. 
• To provide high quality administrative and secretarial support to the staff team, which will include office management and facilities tasks;  to ensure that management information and filing systems are methodical and accessible, and that there is full compliance with the principles of data protection and confidentiality on behalf of all service users

 
Working Conditions 
Office-based in Church Street Twickenham, 5 days per week. Hours to be negotiated but to include some afternoon/early evening work. 
There may be an occasional need to provide sessional cover for the counselling sessions. 

1 x Fixed term post for 6 months with possibility of extension

London WC1H (temporarily working remotely)

Are you an enthusiastic communicator with an excellent eye for detail and good organisational skills? If so, you could gain valuable experience as a Programme Assistant – International working in the International team within the Chevening Secretariat.

The Chevening Secretariat administers the global scholarship programme of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Established in 1983, Chevening Awards support study at UK universities – mostly at Master’s degree level – for individuals with demonstrable potential to become future leaders and decision makers. Chevening Awards are currently offered in 160 countries and territories, in most regions of the world (except the European Union and the United States of America).

The Chevening programme supports FCDO public diplomacy objectives by attracting individuals who have demonstrated clear leadership potential in their home regions. Award holders are selected by British embassies/high commissions in their home countries, and encouraged to maintain contact with the UK throughout life. Over 50,000 alumni have held Chevening Awards since the inception of the programme, many returning home to reach positions of influence in a range of sectors. The Chevening Secretariat provides high-level support for existing award holders and applicants and promotes the programme globally. It is housed at the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).

As a Programme Assistant working with the International team, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting all members of the International team in a range of administrative duties throughout the Chevening selection cycle. This may include assisting in areas such as the preparation of strategy & marketing plans and support for conferences organised by the international team.
• Overseeing country mailboxes and responding to enquiries from prospective Chevening applicants throughout the year.
• Providing assistance and support to the International team and other users of the online application system throughout the year.
• Assisting in the preparation of a number of support and guidance documentation for British embassies/high commissions including marketing materials, shortlisting guidance, interview guidance and pre-departure briefing and guidance.
• Providing administrative support on the Reading Committee assessment phase, including arranging the training module and assisting with other administrative tasks to coordinate the review of applications.
• A number of other administrative tasks including updating databases and spreadsheets throughout the year. Undertaking research and other tasks for the International team as required.

The ACU is an international organisation dedicated to building a better world through higher education.

We believe that international collaboration is central to this ambition. By bringing universities together from around the world – and crucially the people who study and work within them - we help to advance knowledge, promote understanding, broaden minds, and improve lives.

We champion higher education as a cornerstone of stronger societies, supporting our members, partners, and stakeholders as they adapt to a changing world.

Our benefits include 31 days holiday per year (including 4 Christmas closure days) plus bank holidays, competitive pension scheme (10% employer contribution plus 5% employee contribution), season ticket loan and excellent support for learning and development through a range of educational and networking activities.

At the ACU, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, race, religion, marital status, disability, age, and sexual orientation.

As Programme Assistant you will be employed by ACU Trading Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary.

Closing date: 8th feb 2021 (12pm)

Interview date: 22nd Feb

Start date: As soon as possible

For further information and details of how to apply please visit our website.

Who we are

The Ogden Trust is a family charity set up by Peter Ogden, launched in 1999, supporting physics education.

What we do

The Trust's aim is to maximise the opportunities available to young people in all parts of the UK's educational system and is now focused on science, particularly physics. The Trust supports a range of initiatives, programmes and projects to promote the teaching and learning of physics.

Purpose of the role

As Programme Officer, you will be responsible for delivering our programmes across England. You will work with the Head of School Partnerships and the Chief Executive to develop and improve the programmes to better support the Trust’s objectives, while listening to the needs of those involved.

Who we are looking for

You will need to have a good understanding of the formal and informal learning systems in England and an enthusiasm for enabling young people to achieve. You will be regularly visiting universities and employers and must be able to build good working relationships, as well as being an ambassador for the Trust and its values.

You will possess experience of working in programme administration, events organisation and science outreach, with strong communication skills and organisational skills. A track record of building successful working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, particularly universities and industry and the ability to work on your own initiative are valuable.

Healthwatch City of London are looking for an experienced administrator to work in our team, providing secretariat support to the Board and administrative support to the Engagement and Communications Co-ordinator.

You will take on administrative support in a number of areas including volunteer recruitment and management, project administration and board secretariat function.

You will have had previous experience in working in administration and have a knowledge of health and social care.

You will be ICT literate with experience of creating and managing databases.

Healthwatch City of London (HWCoL) is the Health and Social Care Champion for the residents, workers, and students of the City of London. Our Board and volunteers largely comprise people who live, work or study in the City of London.  

1 x Fixed term post for 6 months with possibility of extension

London WC1H (temporarily working remotely)

Are you interested in enhancing the reputation of the UK and supporting mid-career professionals and future leaders through tailored short courses, research, or professional placements? Can you demonstrate a strong track record in customer service and a background in programme administration, communications, and engagement? If so, you could gain experience as a Programme Officer-Fellowships at the Chevening Secretariat.

Chevening Fellowships are a smaller strand of awards within the wider Chevening Programme, offering opportunities to mid-career leaders and influencers. Fellows are of significant standing in their home countries, having already completed some element(s) of tertiary education and/or will have a minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience. Fellowships offer dynamic professional development opportunities for individuals to spend time engaging on a defined subject area relevant to their professional interests and the UK’s international strategic priorities.

To support fellowships, the Chevening Secretariat seeks an effective communicator and administrator with a commitment to customer service to join the small fellowships team. Your previous experience within higher education will be utilised in the delivery of a high-quality experience for fellows in the UK. Good teamwork and relationship management skills are essential, along with innovative thinking and attention to detail. You will work alongside a range of stakeholders based at fellowship host institutions and you will be the main contact for 80-100 fellows per year.

As Programme Officer-Fellowships, your responsibilities include:

• Overseeing a portfolio of 15-20 Chevening Fellowships based at universities around the UK
• Supporting the effective administration of all Chevening Fellowships by working towards different programme timelines within the academic year
• Organising and attending events tailored to each fellowship
• Acting as a point of contact for relevant, timely and appropriate fellowship-specific support
• Enhancing the system of procedures and policies for this stream of work
• Working with teams within the Secretariat to enhance the profile of fellowships and support fellow engagement opportunities while on award

You will be degree educated with proven experience in higher education. You will also have:

• A strong commitment to customer service through professional and timely administration
• The ability to prioritise during busy periods without compromising record-keeping and customer service
• A willingness to work independently while updating the Senior Programme Officer-Fellowships on aspects of fellowships and escalating concerns as appropriate
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including writing and understanding of audiences of different cultural contexts.

The ACU is an international organisation dedicated to building a better world through higher education.

We believe that international collaboration is central to this ambition. By bringing universities together from around the world – and crucially the people who study and work within them - we help to advance knowledge, promote understanding, broaden minds, and improve lives.

We champion higher education as a cornerstone of stronger societies, supporting our members, partners, and stakeholders as they adapt to a changing world.

Our benefits include 31 days holiday per year (including 4 Christmas closure days) plus bank holidays, competitive pension scheme (10% employer contribution plus 5% employee contribution), season ticket loan and excellent support for learning and development through a range of educational and networking activities.

At the ACU, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, race, religion, marital status, disability, age, and sexual orientation.

As Programme Officer, Fellowships you will be employed by ACU Trading Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary.         

Closing date: 29th Jan 12pm

Interview date: 10th feb

Start date: As soon as possible

For further information and details of how to apply please visit our website.

The Grants Administrator with this substantial charitable grant giving foundation has an essential role in supporting  grant giving programmes including database input and maintenance, correspondence with applicants and benefiting charities, ensuring that files are up to date and in good order, dealing with enquiries and initial grant applications and maintenance of the Foundation’s website. Please see attachments for further details.

The Living Wage Foundation has an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Programme Officer. We are expanding our team and are looking for a highly motivated and organised individuals to coordinate our accreditation scheme and help us to deliver our growth strategy. The roles will provide support to our network of Living Wage Employers, Living Wage Funders and Recognised Service Providers whilst supporting new organisations through the accreditation process, with a specific regional and sector responsibility.

Programme Officers support our Managers to deliver project strategies to grow and deepen engagement with Living Wage employers through associated schemes. There will also be some communications responsibilities to ensure our online and publicity materials are well written and up-to-date and opportunities to coordinate events to support and grow our network of Living Wage employers.

For more information on the application process please click on 'Apply' now. 

We welcome applications from black, asian and minority ethnic groups and those who may need to work flexibly. For full details on the role go to our website.

A new, exciting senior role working with schools in W. London as project manager for our multi-family therapy groups. You will have worked with children in previous roles in mental health services, social services or the education sector or may even be a therapist. Reporting to our CEO you will work closely as part of our Senior Team, you will have significant experience managing projects from set-up through to completion. 

The School & Family Works (“SFW”) is a dynamic and expanding organisation which provides multi-family group therapy in primary schools in areas of high deprivation.  Our vision is to increase the wellbeing of family members and to help their children succeed in school.  Our key service (which is known as Family Group) takes a holistic approach involving children, parents, school staff and our therapists.   Together, we identify and break through cycles which may have been repeated from generation to generation.  Come and join us!

What are we looking for?  Someone:

• with strong project management skills and the ability to motivate, guide and develop project staff
• who has significant experience supporting disadvantaged children and working with other agencies to achieve positive outcomes with families
• who has previously worked closely with therapists.  A professional therapy qualification is desirable but not essential
• with presence who will have credibility with senior school staff, parents and a range of funders
• who has connections and can make connections easily
• who is a self starter who can gets things done
• who is positive, enthusiastic and a good team player

Why should you join SFW?  Because:

• we transform lives.  There is tremendous job satisfaction through enabling children and parents to help themselves to increase their wellbeing, improve relationships and fulfil their potential
• this job is flexible.  We need someone to work up to five days a week during the school terms but we can be more flexible in the holidays.  The exact time commitment can be agreed between us
• the financial rewards are competitive.  We offer a salary in the range £40,000- 50,000 per annum for a full time worker and the company will match your pension contributions (currently up to 5% of salary)
• being a key member of a small team is fun

SFW is fully committed to safeguarding.  Please note that all our roles require an enhanced DBS check.

SFW is committed to delivering an excellent service to families, schools, communities and staff that respects the diversity of their lives including race, gender, ethnicity, ability, sexuality and faith.  The post holder will need to demonstrate this in all aspects of their work.

Applicants should apply with a  CV and covering letter demonstrating their suitability for the role. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. 

I am currently looking for a part-time (21 hours a week) Peer Support Administrator for an innovative children's charity. This 2 months FTC will see you play a crucial role in assisting with the delivery of the peer support service to provide efficient and effective all-around support.
You will focus on supporting delivery of the emergency response to the Covid-19 pandemic to meet the surge in demand for local information, help, advice and support.
You will provide administrative support for engagement activities with single parents, local friendship groups and our online forum. They will assist our Peer Support Development Officers and Forum Support Officer with setting up meetings and activities and providing general admin support.
You will support the Peer Support team with research, data collection and entry, collating paperwork, quality checking, and producing management information reports.

Main duties:
To assist key personnel in the peer support team with general administration duties including taking minutes, sending correspondence and helping prepare monthly reports
To oversee the peer support inbox and direct requests as appropriate
To produce and manage monthly rotas for forum moderation
To manage group admin, including processing applications for new groups, closing of groups, managing group trackers and updating Salesforce
To support data collection, entry and analysis for service delivery
To produce monthly statistical reports of the peer support services where relevant
To prepare and distribute promotional materials, marketing mailings, training materials, and information
To undertake general engagement admin with single parent members and groups, e.g. issuing vouchers to beneficiaries, assisting with diary management and event planning
To compile and record information in single parents engagement with projects
To coordinate internal and externals meetings and events, including preparing agendas, and taking accurate minutes

If you are immediately available and have the above skills and experience, please apply online today!

An international charity based in London are looking for an Office Administrator. This is a 12-month fixed term role to support the organisation by maintaining effective and robust administration across departments under the guidance of the Executive Assistant and Office Manager.

This role will suit a candidate who has previous administrative experience either in office management or HR administration. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication, an excellent eye for detail and strong organisational skills. They will have a positive and flexible approach to their work, demonstrating ability to problem solve.

Key responsibilities

* As and when is needed, to work with the Secretary General's EA and Fundraising team to schedule and support committee, advisory or team meetings
* As and when is needed, to coordinate senior management's diaries
* To manage general mailboxes for the organisation and specific teams
* To be an alternative point of contact for tenants, suppliers and/or trades people
* Ordering of office supplies
* Identifying and following up with general health and safety issues
* Any other duties requested by the Executive Assistant and Office Manager
* Recruitment and onboarding of new staff.

Person specification

* Previous experience of delivering a high standard of administrative support in a busy office environment
* Demonstrable experience of communicating to a broad range of stakeholders using various media (e.g. email, publications, letters)
* Experience of Salesforce or similar data management tool

Closing Date: 9 AM, Thursday 21 st January 2021

ABOUT WLM

WLM’s mission is to empower positive change.

WLM has been working in the community in London since 1887. We currently work in Lambeth, Southwark, Westminster and Islington providing a range of services including supported accommodation for ex-military personnel, a residential care home for men managing an addiction to alcohol, an approved premise for men coming out of prison, advice and support for people experiencing homelessness, affordable and accessible counselling in the community, and financial resilience services. 

WLM is a values led organisation. Our people are the heart of what we do. We have recently embarked on developing an asset-based approach in partnership with Mayday Trust building on our work embedding recovery and psychologically informed approaches.

ABOUT THE SERVICE

WLM The Haven is a CQC registered care home for men managing an addiction to alcohol.  It offers long-term care and accommodation, providing a stable environment using a harm-reduction approach.

The primary aims of the service are to address health, wellbeing and accommodation needs of residents using a Strength and Asset-based approach. We focus on strengths not what’s wrong. Staff and volunteers encourage residents to participate in activities that are of interest to them. We also encourage residents to develop or renew positive relationships where possible with their families and the wider community. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Team Administrator is responsible for supporting the team to deliver quality care and support to the people resident at The Haven by overseeing core administrative tasks in the service. As part of this role, the holder will also be required to proactively participate in CQC audits and in following CQC regulations and standards.

The role has a regular Monday to Friday rota, however occasional work at weekends may be required.

In return WLM offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave (27 days on appointment, rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service), staff benefits including interest free season ticket loan and group personal pension plan.

Please refer to the job description for additional information on the responsibilities and duties of the role.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please visit our website for the job description and to apply. 
• Please note an Enhanced DBS certificate is required for this role.
• Interviews will be held as applications are submitted and before the closing date below so please apply early.
• The closing date for applications is midnight Monday 8th February 2021.

Please ensure that all documents submitted to WLM are in either MS Word document or PDF format. If you are using the Pages application on an Apple device, you will need to change the document to one of these formats.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full time, IT Systems Administrators to join the IT Team at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing lifelong support to our Forces and their families since 1885. Last year our teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 85,000 people in need, from Second World War veterans to young men and women who have served in more recent conflicts, and their families. SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

About the role

You will be providing multiple layers of end user support (1st and 2nd) to a large user base, both remote and onsite. Under the ethos of innovation and automation first, this role expects and welcomes new ideas and perspectives and is perfect for someone who enjoys learning new technologies. You will be involved in the several stages of the hardware, software, security, and cloud service lifecycle’s.

Our stack: AutoPilot, Office365, MDT, Windows 10, Cloud Security Platforms, HyperV , PoSh Automation, Azure, VmWare, VDI, Managed EUC, Automated User Management Platform

About the team

We are a team of nine with a very diverse pool of talent. We all cover different primary streams of work, but actively avoid siloed functions within the team, and enjoy knowledge and task sharing frequently. One of our core goals is to become a team of multi-disciplined specialists.

About you

To carry out this role successfully you will:

• Have excellent customer services skills
• Possess demonstratable experience in supporting Windows 10 in Hybrid Domain Azure Configuration
• Possess substantial experience in Microsoft Windows networks and active directory services
• Have demonstratable experience with the Microsoft 365 product suite
• Have demonstratable knowledge of and worked with a range of computer hardware, windows operating systems and desktop applications, printers, remote access, and remote-control software
• Have great problem-solving skills, work ethic and willingness to learn

SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Interviews: 15/11/2021 – 26/11/2020 If you are invited to attend an interview you will be required to undertake a technical test as part of the selection process. The test is 30 minutes long and covers basic to advanced support functions and industry knowledge (this will be delivered remotely).