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We are looking for a talented Communications Assistant with organisational, people and coordination skills to thrive in a medical charity focusing on supporting doctors to deliver medical imaging and cancer services!

The Communications Assistant is an integral role, supporting the Director and teams to successfully deliver on ambitious objectives. We’re looking for a detailed and efficient self-starter who can turn their hand to database management, diary management, sending out press releases and offering support to the Communications Director, the RCR’s President and also the Chief Executive. 

As Communications Assistant you will be able to manage a varied workload in this multi-faceted role, whilst also being able to learn huge amounts about communications, digital and public affairs. You will have demonstratable knowledge, interest, or experience of working within a Communications team, and have strong communication skills, with an understanding of how to effectively support senior executives. 

What you’ll do

• Update the communications planner and other organisational tools
• Assist with draft press releases – seeking amends and securing sign off
• Draft and/or copy edit basic copy for relevant RCR communications as directed.
• Support an asset management system, ensuring that we have permissions for case studies, photographs and other assets
• Send out emails on request
• Produce powerpoint presentations and other assets as required
• Undertake other general administration for the directorate including processing invoices, bookings and arranging meetings, etc.
• Provide support to the President, particularly around the Annual Dinner and Annual Drinks Reception, managing the invite list, sending out invitations and co-ordinating the event
• Provide some light support to the Executive Director, Communications by processing expenses, organising meetings, making travel/accommodation arrangements

What you’ll need

• Demonstrated knowledge, experience or interest of working within a Communications team
• Ability to manage databases, organise meetings effectively and support administratively
• Ability to multi task in a multi-faceted role
• An understanding of how to support senior executives effectively
• Good writing and communication skills
• Great attention to detail
• Flexible and self-motivated 
• Able to manage a varied workload 

Please find out more about the role and instructions on how to apply from the candidate pack.

Why join us:

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The Fundraising Volunteer Assistant (Ramadan Campaign) plays a crucial role in the lead up to and post Ramadan. The role provides critical support in fundraising collections and events. It plays a vital role in guaranteeing the secure storage and prompt utilisation of all funds and pledges. Additionally, it will collaborate and coordinate volunteers in their involvement in diverse fundraising endeavours (e.g. events, mosque activities and street collections).

The role will involve working occasional unsociable hours (weekends and evenings) and national travel, sometimes at short notice, during the Ramadan period to maximise our income generating opportunities.

About the Role:

1. Support organised activities and events as part of the Ramadan work-plan.
2. Maximum campaign engagement and fundraising on a community level across Mosques and relevant institutions.
3. Communicate with Mosques and local organisations to schedule events and collections.
4. Maintain communication and follow up with relevant stakeholders (donors, supporters, and volunteers etc) promoting the campaign.
5. Provide administrative assistance to the Community Fundraising Volunteer Department.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Proven experience in developing and maintaining strong community engagement, particularly with Mosques and relevant institutions.
2. Experience in successfully raising funds on a community level.
3. Proficiency in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with Mosques.
4. Ability to align activities and events with the established fundraising goals and objectives.
5. Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and proactively address challenges that may arise in fundraising and community engagement efforts.

Why you should apply:

Join Muslim Aid as a Fundraising Volunteer Assistant (Ramadan Campaign) and support impactful events and activities during this special time. You will help manage funds, coordinate volunteers, and maximise fundraising efforts through mosque campaigns and collections. If you are organised, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference, apply now to join our mission and help amplify the spirit of giving this Ramadan!

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 25 days annual leave pro rated + 2 Privilege days for Eid
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
• Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV. 

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. 

Location: Based in London, working from home is an option in line with Crisis’ homeworking policy. This role is required to be in the office for a minimum of two days a week. 

About the role 

Crisis is looking for an Executive Assistant to provide vital support to our Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and Board of Trustees. In this key role, you'll be at the heart of our mission to end homelessness. You will be part of a passionate and driven team, typically supporting two members of our senior leadership team and decision-making at the highest levels. 

It’s an exciting opportunity where you can grow your skills in a supportive, and collaborative environment, and can contribute to our equitable and inclusive culture. You will be juggling complex diaries and travel arrangements, financial administrative tasks, and providing indispensable support to our leadership team. You’ll help improve organisational effectiveness and influence bold decision-making, by supporting and coordinating a range of activities: from special projects to management meetings and Trustee meetings. By fostering meaningful relationships and contributing to impactful communications you’ll support essential collaboration across the organisation to drive change. 

This is a varied, dynamic, and fulfilling role! Prior EA experience is not essential, but you will need to be able to demonstrate the transferable skills, experience and understanding you can bring to the role. We would love to receive an application from you via our website if you feel you can contribute. 

About you 

• An exceptional organiser, able to anticipate needs and efficiently manage complex, changing priorities. 

• A resourceful problem-solver, focused on solutions and continuous improvement. 

• A laser focus on detail and deadlines, delivering work to the highest standards. 

• A strong communicator, able to use your written, verbal, and technical skills in a range of settings. 

• Confident working with and building relationships with people at all levels, with diverse teams and across a range of issues. 

• Committed to our values, and to integrity and confidentiality. 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.  

Working at Crisis  

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

• A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity, and we do not negotiate at offer stage. 

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm  

• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly.  

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.  

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply? 

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 5 January 2025 at 23:55

Pre-interview information call for shortlisted candidates with incumbent EAs: Morning of Thursday 9 January or afternoon of Monday 13 January 2025 

Interview date and location: Thursday 16 January 2025 in person at Universal House, Wentworth Street, E1 

Interview process: Competency, scenario and value-based interview and a written task 

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application? 
We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too. 

Accessibility  

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.  

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094  

The Vacancy

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people.  Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. 

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) that is part of Islamic Relief Worldwide. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is actively recruiting for the 5 positions for ‘Supporter Relations Assistant’ on a 3 months fixed term basis, to be based from its Waterloo Office, London. The organisation is currently operating to a hybrid working model.

The purpose of the role is to manage IRUK’s switchboard and phone enquiry system and to administer the entry of data on the fundraising database. This will include processing donations, updating supporter details, maintaining supporter records, and ensuring that information held is accurate, appropriate and up to date.

The successful candidate must have:

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role
• Experience of using databases
• Excellent customer service experience
• Experience of working with sensitive information
• Experience of and passion for, delivering excellent supporter care
• Good levels of computer skills with experience of working with databases and competent in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.
• Fast and accurate data entry skills
• Good standard of numeracy
• Proven administrative skills
• Excellent communication skills by phone, email, and post
• Experience of delivering timely and accurate responses
• Experience of multi-tasking and effectively prioritising workload.
• Ability to work in a methodical manner with attention to detail
• Must be a team player as well as being able to work on own initiative
• Strong empathy for the aims and work of Islamic Relief
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act/GDPR

For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.

If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place early to mid-January 2025.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

About BDCA: BDCA is a dynamic community-led charity that has been serving the residents of the London Borough of Newham since 1998. Our motto is, “working together to change lives and transform our community” and over the past two decades we renovated four previously dead, disused spaces into lively local hubs. From these venues, our diverse team of locally-based staff and volunteers deliver targeted activities for people of every generation from children and their parents, young people and elders too. We also run programmes providing accessible sports, healthy food, poverty support and volunteering. Across all these projects, our mission is to break down barriers, bring people together and build people up.

Job Aim:To lead a fun, engaging and exciting programme of activities for young people across the economically disadvantaged but beautifully diverse E6 area within the London Borough of Newham. You will lead the delivery of BDCA’s Youth project, in line with our commissioning contract with Newham Council’s Youth Empowerment Service. Our project provides the following youth activities in East Ham over 49 weeks of the year for young people aged 9-19:

• Three outdoor Multi Use Games Area sports sessions per week in BDCA’s sports field.
• Three indoor youth hub sessions per week in BDCA’s sports pavilion, which includes workshops such as Junior Gym, screen acting, Muay Thai, healthy cookery sessions, calming crafts and sports.
• Weekly EKO Pathways after school youth club session specifically supporting children who have been excluded from mainstream education due to social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs.
• Two outdoor parks MUGA session.
• Weekly Youth Theatre Club, led by a local acting workshop facilitator.
• Three-week summer holiday scheme for up to 120 children per day.
•  Annual ‘Stepping Up’ youth leadership programme offering training/ mentoring/ paid work experience / accredited Sports Leaders Awards for up to 30 young people each summer.
• Several offsite trips and residentials throughout the year - as often as match funding allows.

You will be part of a team who are passionate about BDCA’s values of: INCLUDING all local young people by welcoming them into safe spaces and positively engaging with those who often get left out. CELEBRATING their creativity and skills so they have confidence and support to thrive despite their challenges. EMPOWERING them to step up and speak out as local leaders who make positive change in our community and beyond.

Personal Assistant to Veterinary Director

We are looking for an effective Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive and proactive support to the Veterinary Director here at Battersea London. This role provides high level and effective PA and administrative support (diary management, correspondence, distribution of documents, compilation of written and numerical reports, minuting meetings etc.) on a day-to-day basis, as well as a range of administrative support to the Senior Vet and Head Veterinary Nurse. 

You'll be working as part of our clinic team, who provides the highest standards of care in all clinical procedures, surgery, preventative medicine and infection control, observing the best principles of shelter medicine, and you'll also be working alongside colleagues across the charity to make a difference for every animal that comes through our gates. 

The ideal candidate for this role will have significant experience in a similar role, excellent organisational and communication skills, and be an advanced user of MS Office.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Working with our dogs and cats:

We are here for every dog and cat. Within our operational roles, this means providing the highest level of care and husbandry to our animals. Every day will be different and will sometimes involve emotionally challenging situations. Battersea has created an ethos of open conversations and carefully curated wellbeing initiatives to support our employees handling these scenarios. It is also important to note that the role is very physical and does involve a lot of manual tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals. We ask you consider these aspects of the role carefully before applying.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 15th December 2024
Interview date(s): TBC

For full details, please download our recruitment pack.

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Are you highly organised, resourceful, and passionate about making a difference? The Baobab Centre is seeking an Operations and Admin Assistant to support our vital work with young asylum seekers and refugees.

In this varied role, you’ll work closely with the Operations Manager and admin team to ensure the smooth running of our Centre by managing administrative tasks, assisting with IT and communications, and supporting operations and fundraising initiatives. You’ll also play a part in amplifying the voices of our community through social media and helping with community engagement activites.

If you’re a motivated individual with strong administrative and IT skills, a commitment to human rights, and an interest in supporting vulnerable young people, we’d love to hear from you.

This role is for 3 days per week depending on your preference. Working on Wednesdays is essential to provide reception cover.

ABOUT US:

The Baobab Centre is a non-residential therapeutic community that supports young asylum seekers and refugees who have experienced human rights abuses and have sought asylum in the UK as unaccompanied minors. Our two focus areas are rehabilitation and justice.

Please read the additional information below alongside the full Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Mental Health:  All of the young people Baobab supports suffer significant mental health and developmental difficulties and many function in an unstable and more immature way than their chronological age. Due to their experiences it takes time to gain trust from the young people in our community. As a core member of our team, you will understand the impact of specific human rights abuses on the development of children and young people in exile and their individual experiences of loss, trauma and grief on their mental health and well-being. 

Baobab’s Model: Please read the accompanying ‘Baobab Clinical Context and Model’ document for a detailed introduction. It often takes a significant amount of time to understand Baobab’s model of working, which aims for rehabilitation and justice through attending to both the internal and external world of each young. It is important that you strive to have an insight to the experiences of both the internal and external factors impacting on the lives of unaccompanied young people attending our centre. It is also important that you understand the ways in which UK society and policy impacts on young asylum seekers (including invisibility, marginalisation, discrimination, and the fact of waiting in uncertainty for a long time).

Multi-disciplinary Working: Baobab aims to be a reflective, thinking organisation and we place a high value on shared thinking time, sharing responsibilities and working together with others. A key aspect of the role is communicating and working in a holistic way.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Media and Communications Manager to join the Marketing and Communications team. Your role will be to support the team to deliver highly effective internal and external communications, across all channels which reflect the organisational objectives and strategy.

Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below

Role Requirements

• Providing exceptional line management and support to wider members of the marketing and communications department
• Work alongside the Head of Marketing and Communications, the Senior Marketing Manager, and Digital manager to motivate the team; monitoring capacity and ensuring projects are delivered on time to a high standard
• Monitoring and evaluation to demonstrate the impact of the team’s work
• Deliver highly effective project management strategies to ensure projects and campaigns are delivered to a high standard
• Develop strong relationships, internally and externally, and role modelling this to wider members of the department and the directorate
• Lead a programme for celebrity / ambassador / influencer engagement, building relationships and maximising the opportunities to leverage the influence of public figures to raise awareness of the charity's work
• Support the Head of Marketing and Communications with issues and reputation management, executing sound judgement and remaining calm under pressure. Help to quickly develop appropriate strategies for responding to a wide range of issues and incidents, whilst
• Business Development – working with the team to plan and implement campaigns which support the business development objectives of the charity, to promote support the department with its stakeholder engagement to professionals and parents

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY – ‘How to Apply’

Please do not complete the online application form, instead please use the link above to access the internal application form and email this as directed below. 

Terms and Conditions

PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process. 

Strictly no agencies, please.

As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

Team: Individual Giving

Location: Homebased with occasional travel for meetings

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £26,796 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Individual Giving Assistant

• This role is crucial in supporting the delivery of Cats Protection’s Individual Giving programme. You will be making an impact by supporting projects across multiple communication channels to steward our wonderful supporters, ensuring they feel valued and helping to generate over £21 million a year in sustainable income for Cats Protection.
• This role will largely support our cash appeal programme, Regular Giving programme and Cat Sponsorship programme. You will work closely with agencies on their assets, training, and performance monitoring. Other areas of the programme to get involved with will include our digital appeals and testing activities, as well as further innovation projects.

About the Individual Giving Team:

• We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate
• Our team is responsible for the recruitment and retention of individual supporters to generate over £22 million each year and provide leads for the other teams in the directorate
• We currently have a team of 13 working across Acquisition and Retention on our Appeals and Raffles, Membership, Sponsorship, Lottery and regular giving programs using Mail, Face to Face, DRTV, email, Digital, Social and other paid media

What we’re looking for in our Individual Giving Assistant – Retention

•  Experience of working within a team in a similar role (e.g.fundraising/marketing), ideally in a charity working with agencies
• Experience of assisting with the organisation of projects/activities or schedules
• Experience of admin activities such as invoicing, collating information for reports, and minute-taking
• Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Able to manage a varied workload, with support from the manager and wider team
• Competent level of IT literacy including Office applications

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about 

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 19th December 2024

Virtual interview date: 16th January 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Academic and Membership Assistant

Contract: Part time, equivalent to 4 days/20 hrs per week.

Flexibility regarding working pattern, could be worked across 4-5 week days.

Contract: Permanent. 

Salary:  £23,198 pro rata (£29,000 full time equivalent)

Manager: Director of Psychotherapy. The role is assisting both Directors of Psychotherapy and Counselling.

Location: Working hybrid with a combination of required presence at the centre in London and remote working. To be agreed with the Directors.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

We are the Gestalt Centre, an established therapy not-for-profit organisation, supporting the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups and organisations. We are a dynamic charity that runs, accommodates and supports a number of counselling, psychotherapy, personal and professional development courses and a range of therapeutic practices that enhance mental and psychological wellbeing.

Gestalt is a life-changing approach to life, counselling and psychotherapy. It enables people to develop meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives by creatively utilising their own resources, skills and strengths.

Our vision is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives

Our Values In Practice

Diversity, equality, inclusion and anti-discrimination: We value equity and inclusion and welcome diversity and difference in backgrounds, identities, cultures and voices. We also commit to anti-discriminatory action and encourage personal and collective awareness, reflection and learning. It is integral to who we are and how we work and study together. 

Kindness and respect for each other and the space we cohabit. Our relationship with people who work, learn and access therapy at the centre starts from a place of respect and kindness. This way we create a space where we can show up, work and learn authentically and meaningfully. Feel seen, heard and included.  

Collaboration and mutuality: We work and study together, collaboratively and with respect and appreciation for each other. Every person matters and so does the collective.

Community, awareness and personal responsibility: We are a community of staff, students, practitioners and clients; working, studying and accessing therapy at the centre. Individually and collectively, we’re responsible for our presence and behaviour. Also responsible for our community and the space we inhabit.

ABOUT THE JOB

Job Purpose 

We’re looking for an exemplary administrative and people-oriented person who will be administratively supporting the two Faculty Leads: the Director of Psychotherapy and the Director of Counselling. An important role in the organisation with responsibilities towards the Leadership Team.

An important member of the office team, working in a welcoming and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow on the job. 

Main areas of work and responsibility

• Academic and Personal Administration Support to the Faculty Directors of Psychotherapy and Counselling
• Coordinate and support projects and workstreams the Directors Lead on: including overseeing and managing the Counselling and Psychotherapy programmes and faculties, quality assurance and reporting to accrediting bodies and Gestalt Centre membership and accreditation.
• Provide administrative support and coordination of the Gestalt Centre membership and membership cycles.  Including  UKCP reaccreditation processes: coordinate membership renewals and reaccreditation processes from beginning to end, liaise with members, maintain systems and update the membership Directory. In association with the Director of Psychotherapy and the Director of Counselling
• This role resides in the wider course\academic admin team and as/when directed is expected to support/liaise with the admissions and registration team.
• Organise, co-ordinate and provide administrative support for meetings with faculty, Gestalt Centre colleagues, UKCP, BACP, the university and exam Boards, and other external meetings as required in relation to the academic, membership or regulatory functions of GC.  In association with the Director of Psychotherapy and the Director of Counselling
• Prepare meetings set up, information and any required papers in advance. Organise dates, taking and sending out minutes and coordinate follow-up actions ensuring progress and completion.
• Prepare, format, edit and update communications, presentations and reports for internal and external audiences to a high standard – including for meetings with the Faculties, the Executive, UKCP, BACP or the university.
• Work closely with both Directors on the production and content of the various Professional Training Programme Handbooks, including managing version control and ensuring accurate information within and to time.
• Provide a professional first and secondary point of contact and as and when required liaise with the Directors to respond to emails or phone calls and other communications, including the preparation of acknowledgement responses and follow-on actions.
• Carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Gestalt Centre policies and procedures
• Wider office team support such as reception/admin cover or support with events –  as and when occasionally required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

You will be friendly, approachable, and collaborative with a positive flexible ‘can do’ attitude. We are a small, dynamic and busy organisation and as you’ll be part of the Gestalt Centre family, you’ll need to be able to work well with the rest of the team and independently, on your own initiative as and when needed. You’ll extend your friendly manner to our students and clients as excellent customer service would be important to you. You’d also have a good eye for detail and be good with numbers as you’d also be working with databases and finance.

The role is diverse and flexible with opportunities to learn and acquire new skills in a supportive environment.

Key Competencies and qualities

• Educated to degree level or equivalent with good English and Maths or equivalent
• Excellent organisation and planning skills and experience including balance competing demands; prioritise effectively; and effective ability to forward plan and work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including conveying information clearly and adjusting approach, language and action to suit varying situations. Including some familiarity with communication utilising EDI considerations in relation to adult students and teaching staff.
• Confident, calm, diplomatic and confidential, with a mature, proactive, problem-solving and flexible approach to working in a dynamic busy setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and good with working with numbers and basic statistical data.
• Good working knowledge and experience of databases and online systems administration, including information and files management.
• Experience and able to work well with senior professionals and in a positive professional matter.
• Able to plan and organise own work effectively, managing interruptions and achieving good work performance in a busy setting.
• Reliable and collaborative approach to working with kindness and respect.
• Able to work with confidentiality protocols and expectations, and seeking guidance when needed, and in line with the Gestalt Centre policies and practice.
• Able to work effectively with others and on own initiative
• Experience working well with data protection, confidentiality, and safeguarding; and some understanding of applying ethical considerations
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and all Office applications; SharePoint and MS teams
• Commitment to Equal Opportunities and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, across the work of the role.
• Understanding and open minded about mental health, emotional and psychological wellbeing.
• Preferably experience working within an educational, training or therapy training setting
• Able to start as soon as possible.

Are you a forward-thinking Executive Assistant with exceptional attention to detail? No two days will be the same in this role, so come join our friendly team at Helen & Douglas House!

As part of this role, you will provide high quality, confidential executive assistance, and high-level business administrative support to the Executive Team and the CEO, supporting them in achieving the strategic aims and goals of the charity. This will include complex diary management, documentation preparation (PowerPoints, meeting agendas, correspondence) and minute taking.

Your proven ability to constructively challenge the status quo and seek better ways of working will play a key role in supporting projects and managing the annex office with its associated budget. Your well-developed understanding of confidentiality and use of discretion and diplomacy will enable you to lead the management of Trustee meetings.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have strong knowledge and proficiency in all Microsoft packages and curiosity to learn about new platforms to enable the development of ways of working to improve efficiency and effectiveness. You will be self-motivated and able to work independently and prioritise own workload, taking a pragmatic approach to decision making.

Helen & Douglas House is a registered hospice charity based in Oxford that aspires to become a centre of clinical excellence for providing palliative, respite, end-of-life and bereavement care to life-limited children and their families. We foster a climate where team members feel able to openly question, debate and appropriately challenge their own and the practice of others. The Helen House Care Team is a unique and vibrant blend of nurses and carers, all of whom share an authentic passion for delivering the highest possible standard of care to patients and their families.

Please note, we are reviewing applications as they come in. Advert may close early if sufficient applications are received, therefore please apply as soon as possible, if interested.

Helen & Douglas House offer the following benefits:

- 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, rising to 28 days after 3 years, and 29 days after 5 years of service.

- Flexible Annual Leave: buy or sell up to 5 days of Annual Leave per year.

- Life assurance x4 your annual salary.

- Group Personal Pension scheme with 7% employer contribution.

- Eye care voucher scheme.

- Cycle to work scheme.

- Octopus electric vehicle leasing scheme.

- Occupational sick pay and maternity pay.

- Enhanced maternity leave and shared paternity leave.

- A flexible working environment.

- Investment in your Continuous Professional Development.

- Employee Assistance Programme.

- Recommend a friend scheme.

- Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. We welcome applications from all areas of the community and run regular in-house EDI-focused events and workshops.

Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.

CEO (Charity)

Location: Brighton

Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on skills and experience 

Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: Sunday 5th January 2025 
 
Interviews: Week commencing 13th January 2025 

Anyone can develop a problem with drink or drugs, no matter background or situation. But we know women are more likely to face barriers to accessing the support they need.

Working closely with the Trustees, the leadership team and the rest of the organisation, you’ll move Oasis forward by leading delivery of the strategic plans; strengthening financial resilience; and ensuring we fulfil governance responsibilities in order to realise Oasis’ vision of giving hope and delivering effective support to people affected by drugs and alcohol.

As Chief Executive Officer, you will be responsible for helping meet the challenges of a testing financial environment, fast-changing and complex user needs and a rapidly evolving policy framework. This is alongside helping to support the needs of staff and volunteers, at the same time as moving Oasis to become even more diverse, inclusive and representative of the communities we serve – now and into the future.

We’re looking for someone who will help put innovation at the heart of all we do, so that we can continue to deliver the highest standards of service, whilst capitalising on the phenomenal work already being delivered.

Keys skills required:

• Collaboration and partnership working

• Strategic planning

• Leadership

• Effective communication

• Organisation and decision-making

• Knowledge and understanding of the drug and alcohol services sector / voluntary / health and social care sector

Who we are looking for

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to enthuse, motivate and develop teams of people to deliver results.

• Proven track record of securing funding in a tough financial climate, particularly through trust and foundation applications

• Understanding of key issues, policy and legislation surrounding drug and alcohol services.

• Experience in financial management and budgeting skills.

• Experience in leading change management.

• Understanding of the voluntary and community sector in the UK and the issues it faces.

• Ability to think strategically and to communicate the strategic vision.

• Excellent all-round communication skills and relationship management abilities

About us

We give hope to people affected by drugs and alcohol. We help women, children and families find the strength and opportunities to make choices that lead to change. Not just for themselves, but for their families, their friends and their communities. For all of us.

We treat the person, not just the problem. We don’t ‘fix’ or rescue anyone. Instead, we give women hope that things can be better, and the tools to make changes. We understand that people aren’t always straightforward – and that a tough start in life doesn’t have to mean a bad end. For over 25 years, we’ve worked with compassion and creativity to show just that.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team to provide administrative and event delivery support across all event and fundraising activities. This will include a wide range of support tasks pre-event, onsite and post-event for the BOA’s flagship event, BOA Annual Congress, and other educational, social and fundraising events, both face to face and virtual, delivered by the team. In addition, the postholder will be responsible for maintaining comprehensive administration systems across the events and fundraising team, corresponding with members, Stakeholders, delegates, fundraisers etc, using the CRM database, updating event and fundraising content on the BOA website, and supporting content creation for social media.

If you are a proactive individual with drive and enthusiasm looking for a new challenge, have an interest in events and fundraising and would be keen to work for a membership organisation involved in supporting trauma and orthopaedic surgeons and care for orthopaedic patients we would love to hear from you.

About you

• Able to establish good relationships with people at varying levels of seniority, including clinicians, expert advisors from the Council and subcommittees, and external stakeholders and organisations.
• Ready to get stuck in and capable of undertaking multiple tasks or projects at any one time
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deal with people diplomatically and appropriately
• Comfortable with handling multiple issues and flexibility to adapt if priorities change or opportunities emerge at short notice.
• Proactive and keen to make a difference while appreciating the importance of sound project management and an eye for detail
• Good organisational skills and time management with ability to prioritise and independently work to deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and ability to achieve high standards of work with little supervision.
• Confident learning and using IT and online systems, including CRMs

What we can offer you

• Good team working environment
• 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays and up to 4 Association closure days.
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme & other leave entitlements.
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Benefits platform.

We are fully committed to equality and diversity and will assess your application based on your experience, skills and suitability to the position only

About us

Around 10 million adults and 12,000 children, have a musculoskeletal condition in the UK today. We are a professional membership organisation and registered charity with the mission of ‘Caring for Patients, Supporting Surgeons’ working with our members to deliver excellence in surgical care and restore pain free mobility.

Our activities include influencing and engagement, professional practice, research and training and education. We have over 5,000 members worldwide, the majority based in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Membership is made up of consultants (active or retired), surgeons in training and staff and associate specialist grades (SAS).

The Vacancy

Job Title: Assistant Head of Strategic Partnerships

Location: London/Hybrid

Salary: £55,475

Weekly Hours: 35

Reference: YMC1064697

YMCA England & Wales is looking for an Assistant Head of Strategic Partnerships to help lead our driven and dedicated Fundraising Team. If you are passionate about making a difference in young people's lives and have an already outstanding career in the strategic partnerships area of fundraising, then this could be the opportunity for you. We are looking for someone who can design and implement new ways of working which will enable us to generate further income from already established income streams, and identify new opportunities, alongside our local YMCA partners. Collaboration will be essential so communication skills, a supportive approach, and an ability to think creatively are crucial.

About Us

YMCA England & Wales supports 83 local YMCAs, advocating for vulnerable young people by providing essential building blocks for a better life—like a safe home, guidance, friendship, and employment skills. We’re committed to ensuring fairness and opportunity for all, and through our collective voice, we influence national policy and media to improve the lives of young people across the country.

Fundraising at YMCA England & Wales has three pillars:

Fundraising for distribution through initiatives such as our RoomSponsor programme

Fundraise to support YMCAs and fund our policy, campaign and research work, that changes the lives of young people

Help YMCAs fundraise themselves by providing assets, propositions and advice for local YMCA fundraisers

What you’ll do

Build strong working relationships with YMCA Federation partners; your style is supportive! You will oversee multiple projects simultaneously.

Strategically oversee the development and implementation of fundraising frameworks and models, for Trusts and Grants and Corporate Partnerships.

Guide the establishment of a combined Trusts model (again working with our partners in local YMCAs) whilst building upon a collaborative corporate fundraising model to optimise partnership opportunities.  You’ll help take us to the next level!

Contribute to the development of a funding strategy which may include commissioning, as a new organisational strategy launches.  You’ll involve the team in its development and provide clear direction in the ultimate delivery.

Work alongside the Assistant Head of Public Fundraising to support and deputise for the Head of Fundraising when necessary.

Drive sustainable income growth for YMCA England & Wales through development of strategic partnerships, including trusts and grants and corporate partnerships.

Identify new national opportunities and develop ways of working to enable us to help local YMCA to generate their own funding.

Provide practical operational leadership and delivery of fundraising targets, developing an already dynamic, high performing fundraising team.

Build excellent working relationships throughout the charity.

Bring effective and inspiring leadership to coach and develop existing staff.

Recruit new talent to maximise fundraising opportunities.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a driven, creative, and inspirational leader from the Charity Sector. You’ll have led teams and are a natural at building relationships.

This role reports to the Head of Fundraising and works closely within a vibrant team as well as across the whole of YMCA England & Wales. You will have experience of managing multiple internal and external relationships.

Your early career will have seen you gain fundraising expertise in corporate partnerships or trusts and grants (or both!)

If you're ready to join us on our journey we would love to hear from you!

Please apply today with cv and cover letter and help us continue to build a better future for young people across England & Wales.

Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.