Programme assistant jobs near London, Greater London

The Nehemiah Project is seeking an administrator to work at the heart our Recovery Programme team, assisting and supporting as the Team show vulnerable adult men how they can change their lives for the better, reunite with their families, and create a future they can look forward to. The ideal candidate will be friendly and approachable, and enjoy variety in their daily work.

We are seeking a candidate who is willing to be flexible to respond to the demands of the job and is also willing to go to each of our offices every week. The post is varied and involves contact with our Residents, the Local Authority and volunteers. The Recovery Programme Office is the heart of Nehemiah’s charitable activities, and this post is its lynchpin, liaising with all departments of the Charity and playing an important role in helping our Residents settle in and maintain their abstinence.

Objectives of this Role

• To ensure the smooth running of the Recovery Programme Office
• To support Recovery staff in their work
• To manage Nehemiah Residents’ Housing Benefit applications and accounts
• To liaise with the Volunteer Manager assisting and supporting volunteers
• To maintain records in order to collate and present management information reports to the CEO
• To work with staff to ensure the efficient functioning of the Nehemiah houses, including maintenance reporting, purchasing and budgeting

Experience, skills and abilities:

• A business or business technology qualification would be and advantage
• Friendly, with excellent communication skills
• Confident with MS Office applications and databases
• Efficient, with the ability prioritise
• Good time management and punctuality

For full details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification

Job title:

Youth Programme Co-ordinator

Reports to:

Programme and Operations Director

Hours and Location:

Full time, Monday – Friday from 9.30 – 5.30 pm..  Friday will be a work from home day. Additional hours may be required on occasion. Later starts are facilitated on workshop / visit days. We are waiting to move to our new office space so for now we are home working when we do not have an in person event.  When we have an in person event, you will be expected to attend to help run the inspirational visits. Most of our events are city / west end based but some are further out. 

Some international travel may be required

About us:

Renaissance Foundation was set up in 2009 as an independently funded charity which inspires young people facing serious challenges to fulfil their unique potential through a three-year outreach programme.  We focus exclusively on two hard to reach groups: young carers and young patients suffering from life-long/life-limiting illnesses.  Our programme uses the power of inspiration, creative and digital learning and vocational development to help our two groups to develop key strengths in order to create high aspirations and build resilience, confidence in public settings and positive engagement with society.

About the role:

To partner with the Youth Programme and Content Manager to co-ordinate and host an inspirational and impactful programme experience for the RF young people, with the ultimate aim of becoming the leading programme of choice.  This role is focused on the smooth delivery and development of the existing programme to support growing numbers of young people, ensuring regular impact measurement points are met.  Additionally, focus will also be on ensuring that safeguarding frameworks are adhered to as well as developing the range and scope of referral partnerships, current and new.

Direct reports:

 N/A

Your key responsibilities and accountabilities:

Programme

• Work with your manager to plan, create and deliver positive and engaging experiences for the CYP , following the agreed yearly timetable
• Delivery of semi-formal learning experiences through workshops to develop CYPs soft skills
• Facilitate workshops in a variety of settings (e.g. digital, at RF’s Hub and other venues)
• Liaise frequently with CYP throughout their time at RF utilising the most effective methods of communication (in person, telephone calls, messaging, email, etc)
• Point of contact with CYP families in order to ensure CYP are fully engaged with the programme
• Onboard new joiners to the RF programme, with the support of the wider RF team
• Informally mentor and support individual young people if they are going through a particularly challenging time
• Develop new referral partnerships with schools, hospitals and partner agencies and maintain good relationships with existing referral partners, looking for opportunities to develop these relationships as appropriate
• Deputise for your manager as and when required
   

Data and Reporting

• Collate programme data in a timely fashion, ensuring it is accurate and up to date at all times
• Maintain confidential records
• Ensure all projects are properly documented, are delivered within budget and that work is evaluated
• Produce accurate and incisive reports as required

General

• Build effective and productive working relationships with everyone at RF and external donors/partners
• Develop great relationships with all young people on the RF programme/journey
• Continuous improvement to the working environment to ensure RF remains a great place to work
• A commitment to the values and principles of the Renaissance Foundation
• Ensure safeguarding frameworks are adhered to and escalate issues as appropriate to the Director of Fundraising and Impact

Competencies:

• Experience of working with CYP who are facing personal challenges
• Understanding of how to effectively engage with CYP through workshops and other activities
• Reliability and resilience
• Flexibility and team-oriented
• Energy, patience and ability to model good behaviours
• Solution focussed and person-centred
• Excellent organisational skill and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

ABOUT WESEEHOPE

WeSeeHope is a small international development organisation committed to creating sustainable change for vulnerable children in Southern and Eastern Africa.

We work across five countries - Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe - in areas where children are acutely impacted by a lack of opportunity, exploitation and isolation. Focusing primarily on education, child rights and economic empowerment, we address these issues through seven community-led programmes delivered in partnership with local NGOs and community-based organisations.

Our aim is that vulnerable children have the skills to change their own futures, and that their families and communities are able to support them along the way.

ABOUT THE ROLE

WeSeeHope is looking for a well organised and enthusiastic Programme Assistant to join our London team on a full-time basis. Reporting to our Programme Officer you will play a key role in supporting a diverse range of projects through data collection, monitoring and evaluation. You will work alongside our valued in-country partners, Country Managers and Africa Director in Southern and Eastern Africa, as well as our Head of Programmes & Strategy and Director of Finance in the UK.

In your role, you will gain valuable and varied experience as part of a small and passionate team, and be able to see the tangible impact of our community-led work on children across Southern and Eastern Africa. 

Main duties and responsibilities

Programme Support

• Review our bi-annual partner monitoring reports and provide feedback to the Programmes team.
• Manage and update key programme spreadsheets.
• Communicate with our partners on specific dates and deadlines.
• Respond to new grant and funding requests.
• Assist with Trustee Project Sub-Committee (PSC) meetings, including document preparation and minute taking.
• Provide general administrative support to the Programme team.

Outcome and Impact Data

• Gather key outcome, impact and financial data from partner proposals, budgets and reports, and input on our programmes database.
• Support the ongoing development of WeSeeHope’s external data dashboards in partnership with our corporate partner Qlik.
• Collect, track and input data from our Child Headed Households Programme and Vocational Training Programme into databases that feed into the dashboards.
• Conduct monthly updates and upkeep of our dashboards.

Village Investors Programme (VIP)

• Assist with data collection and entry for our VIP.
• Communicate with partners on late and missing data.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) per partner for this programme.
• Conduct basic data analysis to help inform our approach.

Content for Communications

• Work with the Communications team to update our annual statistics.
• Seek out and share quantitative and qualitative data from partner reports that will be of use to the Communications team.
• Gather consent from our partners for the use of the images and stories on our fundraising and communications platforms.

Finance Support

• Support our Director of Finance with maintaining and updating the partner payments log on a monthly basis.
• Prepare the partner payment journal for Sage, our accounting software.
• Update the financial database for programme budgets and completed payments.

ROLE PROFILE – KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES

Candidates will need to bring the following knowledge and experience to the role:

Essential

• Excellent proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.

Desirable

• Experience in administrative tasks such as responding to email enquiries and diary management.
• Experience in data entry and database management.
• Experience in data analysis and reporting back to the team.
• Experience in supporting a busy team.
• Working in an office environment.

Candidates will ideally need to bring the following attributes to the role:

• Highly organised, with the ability to multitask, prioritise workload and meet deadlines. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive self-starter with a “can-do” attitude.
• Happy in both lead and support roles and a flexible team player. 
• Interest in international development.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary: £23,000 per annum.
• Holidays: 25 working days per year, pro rata.
• Group pension scheme: 3% employer pension contribution, post probation period. 
• Group life insurance: Three times annual salary, post probation period.
• Maternity, paternity & shared parental leave: Enhanced pay exceeding statutory minimum.
• Working hours: 9:30am - 5:00pm with one hour for lunch. Attendance at meetings and events out of hours will sometimes be required but will be compensated with time in lieu.
• Office location: Our private office is in a WorkSpace building called Edinburgh House, which is within a 10-minute walk from both Kennington and Vauxhall stations. The building has a large communal area with a cafe and plenty of co-working space.
• Remote working: You will have the opportunity to work remotely in line with our policy, which is currently two days a week.
• Travel: You will have the opportunity to travel to visit and see our programmes in action first-hand.

HOW TO APPLY & KEY DATES

If you are interested in applying, please click through to our website and email an up-to-date CV and completed application form.

Applications for the Programme Assistant role will be open until 9am on Thursday 18th August 2022.

All shortlisted candidates will be asked for an interview on Thursday 25th August.

An alternative date can be discussed.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

At WeSeeHope we are committed to transparency and equal opportunities throughout our recruitment process. We recruit with openness, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, and employ people based on their ability to carry out the role being recruited for.

We ensure that all applicants are considered equitably and consistently, and no applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds, including race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, gender identity and/or expression, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age.

Find out more by reading our Recruitment Policy on our website.

12-month fixed term contract

As the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences, the British Academy champions the study of peoples, cultures and societies – past, present and future. Bringing independence, authority and objectivity to complex issues, we contribute significantly to public policy, skills, education and research and help to shape both society and the economy.

We have three principal roles:

A Fellowship of distinguished scholars from all areas of the humanities and social sciences, elected by their peers, that facilitates the exchange of knowledge and ideas and promotes the work of our subjects.

A Funding Body that supports the best ideas, individuals and intellectual resources in the humanities and social sciences, nationally and internationally.

A Forum for debate and engagement that stimulates public interest and deepens understanding, that enhances global leadership and policy making, and that acts as a voice for the humanities and social sciences.

The Programmes Assistant post holder will provide support across the portfolio of Academy research programmes. The post will provide a breadth of administrative support for: award management processes; advice to applicants, award-holders and assessors; the ongoing monitoring and reporting of award outcomes; and the ongoing improvement of the Academy’s grants management database. We are seeking an individual who is committed to deliver this administrative role to a high standard, whilst supporting change, and enthusiastic to work collaboratively to deliver the goals of the role, the team and the wider organisation.

The Academy offers 34 days of annual holiday + bank holidays, excellent benefits (including a defined benefit pension scheme) and one of the best locations in London.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion statement 

As a key part of our People Strategy, the British Academy is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, promoting equal opportunity, and addressing under-representation. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We will make reasonable adjustments to support applicants with a disability and offer an interview to those meeting the minimum selection criteria. 

For further information and to apply, please visit our website by clicking the apply button.

Closing date: 12pm (GMT) Tuesday 30 August 2022.

Interview date: Friday 16 September 2022.

Just Like Us is the LGBT+ young people’s charity and works with thousands of schools and young people across the UK through its programmes. 

Our Education Programmes are focused on engaging primary schools, secondary schools and sixth form colleges across the UK to take part in our programmes and ensure LGBT+ young people can thrive. Just Like Us has already worked with thousands of schools and gained recognition for our Growing up LGBT+ report (2020). By 2025, we aim to reach more than 60,000 school pupils annually through our programmes. 

This role is critical to the delivery of this mission and will support the Head of Education to meet the needs of our several thousand-strong school network so that we can reach even more LGBT+ young people across the UK.

This role is an entry-level position and will provide the successful candidate with a strong foundation for a career in the voluntary sector. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, with strong organisational and administrative skills, and good communication skills to join a friendly, driven Programmes Team. 

We are very keen to hear from underrepresented voices, particularly trans and non-binary, Black and/or PoC candidates.

12-month Fixed Term Contract (x4)

As the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences, the British Academy champions the study of peoples, cultures and societies – past, present and future. Bringing independence, authority and objectivity to complex issues, we contribute significantly to public policy, skills, education and research and help to shape both society and the economy.

We have three principal roles:

A Fellowship of distinguished scholars from all areas of the humanities and social sciences, elected by their peers, that facilitates the exchange of knowledge and ideas and promotes the work of our subjects.

A Funding Body that supports the best ideas, individuals and intellectual resources in the humanities and social sciences, nationally and internationally.

A Forum for debate and engagement that stimulates public interest and deepens understanding, that enhances global leadership and policy making, and that acts as a voice for the humanities and social sciences.

The Programmes Officer post holder will work with colleagues to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of Academy research programmes. Reporting to a Manager you will work to support specific programmes, engaging closely with the Academy’s award holders to facilitate their research and the Academy’s reporting requirements.

The Academy offers 34 days of annual holiday + bank holidays, excellent benefits (including a defined benefit pension scheme) and one of the best locations in London.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion statement 

As a key part of our People Strategy, the British Academy is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, promoting equal opportunity, and addressing under-representation.  We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We will make reasonable adjustments to support applicants with a disability and offer an interview to those meeting the minimum selection criteria. 

For further information and to apply, please visit our website by clicking the apply button.

Closing date: 12pm (GMT) Tuesday 23 August 2022.

Interview date: Friday 9 September 2022.

Title:Programme Manager or Senior Programme Officer

Reports to: VP of Programs or Programme Manager

Location: London

Travel: Regular travel to field sites

Salary:£40,000 - £52,000 (position grade and corresponding salary will be based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications).

The Near East Foundation UK (NEF UK) is seeking candidates for Programme Manager or as Senior Programme Officer to be based in its London office. NEF UK is a part of the Near East Foundation Family of Entities. For over 100 years, the Near East Foundation (NEF) has worked to build more sustainable, prosperous, and inclusive communities in the Middle East, Caucasus, and Africa through education, governance, and economic development initiatives. Working through a network of country offices and local partners, NEF has operations in ten countries: Armenia, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Mali, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, South Sudan, and Syria. Its programs are organized around three themes: Inclusive Economic Development, Climate-resilient Development, and Stabilization and Peacebuilding.

Position Description

NEF UK is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to serve as Programme Manager (PM) or as Senior Programme Officer (SPO). The PM/SPO will primarily provide overall coordination of HQ support to field teams to facilitate timely, effective, and impactful project implementation and growth. PM/SPO may support programmes such as the first refugee impact bond (DIB) implemented by NEF in Jordan (phase 1; launched in 2021) and Lebanon (phase 2; anticipated in 2022) and also other innovative and blended financing programmes in Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, Mali and other countries. 

The PM/SPO works directly with local teams to ensure the effective delivery, programmatic excellence and growth of projects. The PM takes additional roles such as by working closely with external stakeholders (e.g. donors, investors, international partners), developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships, and creating opportunities to advance external relationships. The PM will work under the supervision of the VP of Programs and SPO will work under the supervision of the Programme Manager and in close collaboration with the NEF US, UK and Belgium headquartersteam.

Responsibilities

The PM/SPO will work directly with country and project leadership to support the effective and timely implementation of NEF projects while also developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships. Specific responsibilities include:

Contract Management, Coordination, Program Growth 

• Tracking progress and providing support as necessary to ensure timely implementation of project activities and program growth plans;
• Coordinating headquarters management and technical support to project teams to ensure programmatic impact, growth and excellence;
• Assisting in the preparation and timely completion of key deliverables such as workplans, monitoring and evaluation plans, progress reports, in-depth reviews, learning documents, and growth plans; ensuring quality control of project deliverables;
• Identifying and advocating for professional development and capacity building needs and opportunities for local teams; 
• Keeping up to date with funders policy developments and trends, both within the relevant country/sector and more generally, and represent NEF in funding review groups/networks as appropriate;
• Convening regular work planning and budget management review sessions with local country/project leadership and HQ colleagues;
• Conducting periodic visits to project sites to monitor and support project implementation and growth;
• Communicating with other NEF teams to ensure that programmes are well understood and that information is available for program development, fundraising and communication needs; may involve participation in sessions/events with supporters, communities of practice, working groups;
• Ensuring compliance with agreements, regulations and requirements attached to our work (including on funders compliance requirements) and NEF quality standards;
• Identifying, tracking and managing risks (operational, economic, environmental) for projects;
• Contributing to periodic program and portfolio reviews;Contributing to the conceptualisation and preparation of proposals that support program growth;
• Representing NEF as required in external meetings and forums;
• Assessing quality of partnerships; ensuring effective communication with partners; addressing contract-related issues in a timely manner;
• Assist with the coordination of visits to programmes by HQ colleagues, funders, NEF board members, and other stakeholders; 
• For PM, working closely with external stakeholders (e.g. donors, investors, international partners), developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships, and creating opportunities to advance external relationships;
• Assess coordination, support and quality assurance processes and systems and, for PM, strengthen them;
• Other project management and representational needs as needed.

Essential Qualifications

Band 1: SPO position; Band 2: PM position

• A university degree in a relevant subject;
• Demonstrated experience in development and/or humanitarian organisations, including significant experience of working with partners and consortia [Band 1: 4-7 years of experience; Band 2: 7-10 years of experience];
• Demonstrated experience working with partners and consortia [Band 1: 2-4 years of experience; Band 2: 4-6 years of experience]; 
• Demonstrated experience and effectiveness in project management and knowledge of project management tools and systems [Band 1: 2-4 years of experience; Band 2: 4-6 years of experience];
• Extensive experience in report writing and compliance and risk management;
• Experience in (or understanding of) effective management of risk related to innovative finance;
• Fluency in English required (written and oral); 
• Ability and willingness to travel to field sites outside the UK, sometimes at short notice;
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise development, market systems, or labour activation programming in fragile settings;
• Experience in business lending or micro-finance programming;
• Experience in refugee/IDP livelihoods programming;
• Experience in innovate finance programming; 
• Experience and success with proposal development and fundraising for NGOs;
• Previous field experience in one or more countries in an NEF region of interest is a plus; understanding of context and operating environment;
• Arabic and/or French language skills are a plus.

Position Criteria

• Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English;
• High degree of flexibility and adaptability with a willingness to travel to countries where NEF works;
• Ability to work effectively across a wide variety of cultural contexts;
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and partners at a distance;
• Understanding of effective and values-based partnership work;
• Strong relationship building skills, particularly at a distance; effective team player; able to develop and maintain working relationships within a disperse and dynamic team;
• Creative thinker; display solutions-oriented approaches in an innovative and frequently high-pressure environment. 

Application Instructions

NEF will accept rolling applications until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin on Monday, August 10, 2022. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Please apply by submitting the following documents on the Near East Foundation careers page:

1. Cover letter outlining all relevant experience
   1. Indicate on the cover letter the band you are applying under (Programme Manager or Senior Programme Officer)
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of three references (including one from current, or most recent, employer)

Covid-19 Vaccine Policy for Employees

The Near East Foundation has determined that, in an effort to protect the health, safety, and well-being of all Near East Foundation, all employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including boosters as recommended by the CDC, regardless of prior COVID-19 infection status. This policy is necessary to ensure not only the safety of our workforce, but the ongoing functionality of the organization.

This policy will be revised as needed to comply with federal, state, and local requirements, and to respond to changing guidance from public health authorities.

Team members that travel are expected to comply with host-country requirements, including vaccinations. Failure to comply may impact your employment. Proof of vaccination or exemption must be provided.

Pre-employment Checks

Any Employment with the Near East Foundation will be subject to the following checks prior to start date:

• A satisfactory Restricted Party Screening and/or Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; 
• Receipt of satisfactory references;
• Proof of eligibility to work in the national location for this role.

Benefits:

NEF offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: 20 PTO days plus Bank Holidays; employer paid employee private medical & dental, group life assurance, group income protection; 8% employer pension contribution, paid family leave, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and more!

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Near East Foundation by visiting the NEF website.

The Near East Foundation promotes Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants seeking employment and NEF employees.

Job Description

International Medical Corps UK provides emergency relief to those struck by disaster no matter where they are, no matter what the conditions, working with them to recover, rebuild and gain the skills and tools required for self reliance.

International Medical Corps (IMC) and International Medical Corps UK (IMC UK) with headquarters in the United States and the United Kingdom respectively, work collaborate to maximize resources for the delivery of appropriate relief and development activities. International Medical Corps (IMC) is an US-registered independent affiliate organization of International Medical Corps UK (IMC UK), with which IMC UK shares the same name and charitable objectives and mission.

JOB SUMMARY: 

Day-to-day Headquarters liaison for assigned country programs advocating for the needs of the program within the organization and coordinate communications between all departments, including compliance, programming, logistics, legal, security, human resource and communication.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Day to day coordination of proposals, donor reporting process for assigned countries.
• Support dissemination of country specific information with relevant departments. Support with any country specific reporting requirements from other departments and vice versa. Regularly deploys to the field to assist in startup, staff coverage, and close out
• Monitor grant performance and overall assigned country portfolio and flag any issue to the Program Manager
• Regular deployment to the field to assist in startup, staff coverage, and close out
• Ensures that donors and internal reporting is submitted on time and in fulfilment of contractual obligations for the countries covered
• External representation as required with donors

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Please note that the duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive. This job description is subject to review to ensure that it reflects the strategic direction requirements of International Medical Corps UK.

Code of Conduct
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps UK's and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.

If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one's own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps UK's policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding
It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps UK is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, a Bachelor's degree in related area. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Typically, 3+ year of relevant experience working supporting relief and development projects in the field, at least 1 year of field- based work experience in the sector
• Experience in proposals development and donor reporting with IMC major donors
• Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff, and the ability to deal with a broad spectrum of people
• Knowledge of Project cycle management
• Knowledge of Logical Framework project planning and design
• Proposal development and donor report skills
• Knowledge of major donors rules and regulations
• Report writing
• Good research skills
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret and apply donor regulations and requirements
• Strong analytical skills to determine overall grant performance
• Ability to use creativity, reasoning, past experience, information and available resources to resolve issues
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and field programs
• Excellent writing skills, excellent cross-cultural communication
• Extensive travel maybe required
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Play your part in improving leadership in the health sector

This is an exciting time to join our Leadership and Organisational Development team. Our work enjoys an outstanding reputation in the NHS and beyond and you’ll play an important role in supporting this, working across a range of clients and projects. 

As Programme Co-ordinator, you will organise varied events and activities, both on and off-site, in person and online. This will include:

• producing high quality programme materials (eg information packs, slides, briefings, and marketing materials)
• booking venues, catering, hotel accommodation and travel
• being the main point of contact for programme participants and the consultants we work with (eg dealing with enquiries and sharing relevant materials with participants).

Due to COVID-19, we have moved our business model to include online working alongside in person therefore you will be expected to provide online technical support and be proficient in Microsoft Teams, Zoom and other online platforms to support the delivery of client work. We currently require staff to work from our main office in Cavendish Square for 40% of their working week, this is continually being reviewed to reflect the needs of our staff and clients.

To join us, you need to be exceptionally organised and methodical as well as an excellent team player with a collaborative approach. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must, alongside first-rate numeracy skills to be able to monitor programme budgets. We’re looking for someone who is confident with using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and other online packages and databases too. With experience of working in busy environments, you’ll combine these talents with a keen eye for detail, a flexible approach and great client relationship skills.

Here at the Fund, we actively encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds, people from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBT+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

The King’s Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. Most staff are expected to work a minimum of two days per week (pro rata) from our central London office and are free to work more days from the office if they prefer. We are in the process of developing our long-term policy on this, although the expected minimum time in the office will remain 2 days per week (pro rata).

How to apply

To apply, please  visit our web-site, read our supplementary guidance documents, then download and fill in our application form. 

Please note that in order to apply, you must have documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK. CVs will not be accepted as applications.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 15 August at noon. 

Interviews will be held virtually on Friday, 2 September (role available to commence from September).

DFN Project SEARCH is the largest transition to work programme for people with learning disabilities and autism in the world! We are a community that gives voice to a social injustice – did you know that only 5.1% of people a learning disability and or autism, known to adult services, are in work in the UK? Yet 70% of those on our programme secure paid work, at above the minimum wage and an incredible 60% are full time roles.
We are really proud to be a social movement for change that makes clear economic sense, is the right thing to do and enables people to be the best that they can be.

We are evidence based, high aiming and everything we do is based on research. We are committed to continuous improvement and are pace setters in this area. Our programme is based on strong partnerships and our role is to provide the model, tools, training, and quality assurance to enable each participant to flourish. This model has been running for 25 years and once a programme is established it is evidently sustainable. 

Overall Responsibility

Establish, Promote, Support & Develop DFN Project SEARCH Programmes.

Job Summary:
You will be required to identify opportunities to develop and grow DFN Project SEARCH programmes across a geographical area with the aim of supporting the organisation to ensure that as many people as need it have access to DFN Project SEARCH programmes. In addition, you will be required to develop strategies to ensure that the operational programmes in your area are achieving at least the average outcomes expected for young people in our programmes and so you must be committed to continuous improvement.
You will be specifically required to develop strong partnerships and train and support colleagues within your area. You may also be required to support colleagues promoting DFN Project SEARCH in other areas, further European projects as required and contribute to the development of relevant new UK focussed materials.

As a Programme Specialist you will be expected to:
- Demonstrate effective project planning and preparation so that each project delivers achieves the highest quality programme possible and great employment outcomes for the interns.
- Establish effective working relationships with schools, colleges, local authorities, employers and the project professional staff to promote the building of excellent partnerships at each site to ensure the effective running of programmes and promote sustainability in a volatile environment.
- Take an active part in decision making, planning and audit processes of each project.
- Ensure that you implement DFN Project SEARCH policy and have a clear understanding of required quality standards and criteria which constitute effective teaching and learning
- To contribute to the development of a new enhanced UK offer to new and current projects to better prepare our interns for employment.

This is home-based working with travel to sites within a specific region

Due to the growth in our activities, we are seeking a Programmes Administrator to join our busy Programmes team. 

In the last two years, IHP has sent over 20 million treatments to vulnerable communities around the world including places such as Yemen, South Sudan and Haiti.  We run multiple partnerships to support this work: with pharmaceutical companies who donate medicines and supplies; with logistics partners who help us warehouse and ship the medicines overseas; and finally, with our valued NGO partners and individual medics that deliver healthcare to those who need it. Together these partnerships enable medicines to reach those in need.

The Programmes team is responsible for building and managing relationships with our portfolio of NGO Partners and ensuring that we are strategically matching donated medical product to meet the needs of the health programmes. The Programmes Administrator will be responsible for coordination and administration of the donations process; supporting the day-to-day management of relationships with our NGO partners, including liaising with partners on product needs, offers and acceptances; maintaining internal systems and databases; supporting with due diligence processes; and collating reports and feedback. The Programmes Administrator will also play a key role in supporting the delivery of IHP’s flagship health programme, equipping medics with an IHP Essential Health Pack (EHP) to support global health work overseas. This involves supporting EHP carriers through the application process, responding to enquiries and supporting external marketing of the programme. The Programmes Administrator will manage and respond to external enquiries for the Programmes Team as well as carry out background research and due diligence on potential NGO Partners. The role also provides general administrative support to the team.

Please see full details of the key responsibilities and person specification in the attached Job Description. 

IHP is committed to supporting the learning and development of the post holder as they grow in their role. 

IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We offer excellent benefits including a company pension scheme, employee wellbeing and benefits support, training, development and a generous holiday entitlement. Our newest staff describe our culture as 'compassionate', 'dynamic' and 'rewarding', a place where you will be supported to 'thrive professionally and personally'.  In short, IHP is a great place to work and the role we play is genuinely rewarding.

To apply, please send your CV and a separate covering letter of no more than two A4 sides setting out how you meet the person specification. This should include reference to how you meet the occupational faith requirement and confirmation that you have the right to work in the UK. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Fine Cell Work (FCW) is looking for a Programmes Coordinator, who is organised, personable and efficient. This is an important role in our programmes team, as it will support the growth of FCW’s in prison and post-release support programmes.

Our Purpose

Fine Cell Work is a rehabilitation charity and social enterprise that teaches prisoners and ex-prisoners to make beautiful handmade products.  The making and selling of high-quality needlework boosts their self-worth, instils self-discipline and fosters hope.  Our aim is for our stitchers to finish their sentences with work skills, money earned and saved, and the self-belief to not re-offend.  We also guide them towards training and support on release.  At the Fine Cell Works Hub in Battersea, we run our Open the Gate programme which provides work experience, formal training and employment to ex-prisoners. 

The Role 

This is an important support role in the Fine Cell Work Programmes Team. The role will consist of:

• Working closely with the Volunteer and Programmes Manager to ensure that volunteer applications are processed, acknowledged, and logged and helping with the logistics of training new volunteers.
• Support the Open the Gate team with administrative tasks and provide support in the workshop on occasion.
• Support the Volunteer and Programmes Manager with administration relating to our in-prison programme.
• Overall responsibility for the Fine Cell Work ‘Lone Stitcher’ programme ensuring regular verbal and written communication with lone stitchers, supplying kits, support and encouragement to prisoners on the programme.
• Coordinate communication to keep volunteers and stitchers informed of updates and news at Fine Cell Work, including co-editing the bi-annual prisoner newsletter and assisting in the delivery of the stitcher awards.
• Support the wider organisation by holding relationships with suppliers and ordering office and stationary materials.
• On occasion visit prisons across the country to support our network of volunteers.

The Person

We are a vibrant, energetic group of people who are passionate about our mission and care deeply about providing a working environment that is inclusive, supportive and committed to the principle of equality. 

We are looking for someone who fits the following criteria:

• An enthusiastic and positive attitude.
• Organised and process driven with strong administrative skills
• Discreet, sensitive and non-judgemental attitude with the ability to understand the importance of, and maintain, confidentiality.
• The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• The ability to manage own workload and use initiative
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High standard of numeracy skills.
• Excellent team working skills.
• Accurate attention to detail for logging information and quality control.
• Proficient in MS Office particularly in Excel.
• A flexible approach to managing workload.

Because of the nature of our work, any of the following would be desirable:

• Experience of working with volunteers or as a volunteer.
• An interest in and/or knowledge of prisons, criminal justice and rehabilitation.
• Experience of and/or knowledge of textiles and embroidery/needlework.

This role is full time and based in our offices in Battersea, South London.

Reports to: Volunteer and Programmes Manager

Salary: £22,500

Holiday: 25 days annual leave p.a. plus bank holidays

Additional Benefits:

• A supportive learning culture and opportunities to develop in your role
• Annual leave entitlement increasing after 2 years.
• Employer pension contribution of 5% to your workplace pension after 3-month probationary period
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme

ABOUT THE ROLE

As our Programmes Officer you will be supporting our amazing programmes team in this varied and exciting role, with plenty of room to develop. You will implement our volunteer recruitment strategy, collect and manage our important impact data to measure the success of our programmes and support events, communications and content for the Programmes teams to help children to live the lives they deserve.

You will be organised, proactive, and personable, conducting interviews with prospective volunteer mentors, building external relationships and managing data and CRM systems.

5 days a week (35 hours)

£25k

Accountable to: Head of Programmes

Some weekend and evening work required

Recruitment responsibility:

• Recruit diverse volunteer mentor community to represent our mentees, and be accountable for number of mentors recruited through your outreach,
• Vet, interview, train and onboard new mentors in line with our safer recruitment practices,
• Forge relationships with key stakeholders such as volunteer centres, universities, faith groups, sports clubs, online communities and more that have aligned values and can offer access to prospective volunteers,
• Develop recruitment resources to drive diverse recruitment including social media posts, volunteer adverts, leaflets and role descriptions,
• Uphold our safeguarding principles and processes to the highest standard,
• Process DBS and conduct reference checks on potential volunteers,
• Book and coordinate safer recruitment panels throughout the year,
• Act in compliance with our policies and processes at all times, ensuring data is stored and managed in line with GDPR,

Admin responsibility

• Support Programme Managers throughout matching periods and during the programmes by onboarding new stakeholders to Salesforce our CRM system,
• Coordinating the programme events, organising training and mentor socials, supporting with technology in hybrid events and admin,
• Leading on programme communications, writing regular newsletters and programme update communications,
• Manage and improve CRM systems and processes, ensuring data is kept up to date throughout the year,
• Lead the scheduling of school meetings, mentor reviews, and other events and meetings,
• Collect quantitative impact from all stakeholders, and create content that can be shared on social media and in funding bids.

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated, personable, strong communicator who is passionate about mentoring and volunteer recruitment. To be successful, you will be solution focused, organised, positive, proactive and strategic.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

• Track record of recruiting volunteers effectively or staff in an HR setting,
• Track record of manging and developing processes effectively,
• Strong organisation and administration skills,
• Experience in following safeguarding processes and foundation level in child protection,
• Experience of developing networks and relationships with a wide range of partners, volunteers and stakeholders,
• Ability to be solution focused and self-motivating, to work on your own initiative and be accountable for your own work,
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to communicate to a range of audiences with impact,
• Skilled at delivering engaging training sessions events,
• Excellent IT skills with ability to use spreadsheets, emails and databases effectively,
• Non-judgemental, self-motivated, pro-active, compassionate and solution focused.

Desirable:

• Understanding of the UK education and charity sector,
• Experience of working with children and families directly in challenging environments and understanding of the challenges facing children in London,
• Experience delivering effective training and workshops to volunteers to support their development,
• Marketing and communications skills,
• Experience using Salesforce.

To apply please send your CV and a cover letter, no more than two pages about why you are right for this role and why you want to join The Kids Network.

 We will be interviewing on a rolling basis.

The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check.

Our client, one of London's leading universities, is currently looking to recruit a Programme Officer, on a full-time basis. The post is looking to run 12 months. The role is starting as soon as possible and is to provide key administrative support to the department at this busy time.

The purpose of this role will be focused on the enrolment of students on their modules for the university's students. Key elements include enrolling students, ensuring timetable compatibility, arranging level assessments to ensure they are on the correct stage, dealing with a high volume of queries via email at what is a very busy period.

In order to be considered for this post, you will need to have previous experience within a similar Course/Programme Administration role, within a higher education environment, along with excellent IT skills, and a proficient user of Excel. The ability to work independently and proactively, you will have the confidence to deal with a wide variety of people, prioritise competing deadlines and comprehend complex situations quickly. The ideal candidate will also have experience using student records systems, and would be advantageous to have used Moodle or a similar VLE previously.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest below and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. You must be available immediately to be considered for this post.

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