An exciting role for an experienced School Fees Officer

Client Details

Based in West London this group of Independent Schools provides a high standard of Education to children of all ages.

Description

The School Fees Officer will be responsible for

• Fee Invoicing and updating the Fee Ledger.
• Communicating with overdue debtors and meeting with Parents to discuss any payment problems or queries.
• Manage all Bursary applicants and hardship requests and arrange for external reviews of the applications.
• Provide reports to the Bursar of both outstanding and bad debt on a weekly basis.

Profile

The successful School Fees Officer will have experience collecting from individuals. Exposure with in the Education Sector is desirable but not essential.

Job Offer

A salary of between £28,000 and £30,000 plus benefits

Are you highly organised, proactive and adept at developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders? If the answer is yes, then this could be the role for you

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

Our growing Employment, Training & Education (ETE) programme in Newham provides a vital and needed service, particularly for individuals who are wanting to move away from their rough sleeping pasts and into a new meaningful future. 

As the Employment & Training Coordinator, you will hold a caseload of clients who are facing barriers to employment which can be overcome, with the appropriate support and guidance.  You will support them through education and training activities that will help maximise their chances of employment and other opportunities.

You will also provide employment support to clients already in work, on a one to one basis and in group settings; whilst also building strong links with the DWP, training providers and employers.

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of working with vulnerable people who have either experienced homelessness, rough sleeping or multiple disadvantages along with an understanding of the trauma that could be associated with that.  You will also have experience of providing ETE support, guidance and advice to socially excluded groups and assessing peoples’ needs in order to develop personalised action plans.

So, if you want to be part of a high-performing expanding service, that uses a person-centred approach to deliver great outcomes for clients in Newham, then please apply.

Closing date for applications:  29th March 2020 (at Midnight)

Interviews to be held 7th April 2020

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: SHP will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited.  In the London Homelessness Awards 2019 one of our Projects has been commended for their work. 

Do you believe everyone should have a place to call home and the chance to lead a fulfilling life?

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

We need people who want to work waking nights to provide cover in our Young Peoples Accommodation Services in North London.  Do you have what it takes to join our team?  Our waking night staff provide an overnight  point of contact for our young people, you must have some experience of working with ages 16 plus and Young Persons and ideally in a residential setting. 

Our shifts include weekends and bank holidays.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have a genuine passion for working with people.
• Are looking for night working hours. 
• Can manage the sometimes complex behaviours our clients may present with and can adapt to fit with those varying needs. 
• Can fit in with teams.
• Have a flexible, resilient, thoughtful and committed approach to their work. 
• You must be self motivating and energetic & reliable.

We offer the chance to gain valuable experience working as part of a dynamic service staffed by experienced, enthusiastic and committed individuals.

If you like the sound of this we would love to hear from you.

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.

Closing date for applications: 13th April 2020 @ midnight

Interviews to be held:  20th April 2020 (subject to change)

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: SHP will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited.  In the London Homelessness Awards 2019 one of our Projects was commended for their work.

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is a global research and learning organisation for equitable and sustainable change, based in Brighton.

The International Centre for Tax & Development (ICTD) at IDS is a global policy research network, devoted to improving the quality of tax policy and administration in developing countries, with a special focus on sub-Saharan Africa. We are currently seeking to recruit a Research Officer to contribute to existing and future research projects, particularly in Rwanda and Ethiopia, and work along with ICTD’s Research Director to manage and support ICTD’s engagement with revenue authorities in Africa, particularly in Rwanda. 

Applicants will have a good knowledge and understanding of current issues and debates in international development and taxation, excellent knowledge of STATA, and a post graduate degree in economics or an econometrics related field.  Experience of undertaking research in a low-income country, using quantitative research methods and the analysis of large datasets is essential.

The Research Officer will support advisory work with the Rwanda Revenue Authority in the context of an existing Memorandum of Understanding and of the ongoing collaboration between RRA and ICTD on research and capacity building.

Please note that we are willing to consider both part-time and full-time candidates for this role (ie 20-35 hours per week). 

Health Professional Programme (HPP) Team Assistant

MS Trust

£18,000 to £20,000 per year

Permanent, Full-time, part-time considered

The MS Trust Health Professionals Programme team provides professional development and service improvement support to MS specialist health professionals across the UK. Our goal is to ensure that everyone with MS has access to the best possible care. We provide:

• Education and training for MS Specialists
• Support and resources to teams developing their services
• Funding for key MS Specialists through our Specialist Nurse Programme (SNP) & Advanced

MS Champion (AMSC) programme.

To provide administrative support to the Health Professionals Programme team by working closely with the programme coordinator. The role will include organising meetings , providing events/meetings support, supporting the maintenance of a database of health professionals, liaising with health professionals, and other experts, across the UK, and ensuring the information we hold about them is up to date, supporting the patient survey service, by liaising with health professionals involved, inputting responses and completing simple data analysis tasks.

The successful candidate will be forward thinking and will take pride in the quality and accuracy of their work, have a strong command of English. In addition, a good working knowledge of a range of Microsoft systems is vital.

To apply: Please download a job pack from our website and send a completed application form and an equal opportunities form to us at our recruitment email address given in the pack. We do not accept CV applications.

Closing date: extended

Compassionate Communities Training Officer  

Salary Scp 27 - 34 £24,175 - £30,153 pa 
Actual Starting Salary Scp 27 £24,175 pa 
37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
This post is funded by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board until 31st March 2021 
Based in Newport

Striving to improve the lives and opportunities of our communities through partnership and collaboration.

Compassionate Communities and Integrated Wellbeing Networks are two of the Welsh Government transformation funded programmes that aim to improve the well-being of people across Gwent. We are seeking an individual to work with our stakeholders and partners across Gwent to support the planning, delivery, evaluation and sustainability of a range of training programmes that aim to maximise the ability of the workforce to support people in a holistic way, based on what matters to them, and link them to well-being support in their local community.  

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to apply your knowledge of factors that influence health and well-being and have experience of developing and delivering training. You will need to be able to engage a range of stakeholders and promote a learning environment. Excellent IT and presentation skills are essential along with a proactive, flexible approach to a changing workload. 

No CVs accepted. This post requires a DBS check. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: Monday 30th March 2020 at 10am
Interview Date: Tuesday 7th April 2020

Swyddog Hyfforddi Cymunedau Tosturiol 

Cyflog Scp 27 – 34 £24,175 - £30,153 y flwyddyn 
Gwir Gyflog yn dechrau ar Scp 27 £24,175 y flwyddyn 
37 awr yr wythnos 
Ariennir y swydd hon gan Fwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Aneurin Bevan tan 31 Mawrth 2021
Lleoliad: Casnewydd

Yn ymdrechu i wella bywydau a chyfleoedd ein cymunedau drwy bartneriaeth a chydweithio.

Mae Cymunedau Tosturiol a Rhwydweithiau Lles Integredig yn ddwy raglen drawsnewid wedi’u hariannu gan Lywodraeth Cymru a’u nod yw gwella lles pobl ledled Gwent. Rydym yn chwilio am unigolyn i weithio gyda'n partneriaid ar draws Gwent i helpu i gynllunio, cyflwyno a gwerthuso amrywiaeth o raglenni hyfforddiant a chefnogi eu cynaliadwyedd. Nod y rhaglenni hyn yw manteisio i’r eithaf ar allu’r gweithlu i gefnogi pobl mewn ffordd holistaidd, yn seiliedig ar beth sy’n bwysig iddyn nhw, a’u cysylltu â chymorth lles yn eu cymuned leol.   

Bydd gennych chi sgiliau rhyngbersonol a chyfathrebu rhagorol, yn gallu defnyddio eich gwybodaeth am ffactorau sy’n dylanwadu ar iechyd a lles a bydd gennych chi brofiad o ddatblygu a chyflwyno hyfforddiant. Byddwch yn gallu ymgysylltu ag amrywiaeth o randdeiliaid a hyrwyddo amgylchedd dysgu. Mae sgiliau cyflwyno a TG ardderchog yn hanfodol yn ogystal ag agwedd ragweithiol a hyblyg at lwyth gwaith sy’n newid.  

Ni dderbynnir CVs. Bydd gofyn i chi gael archwiliad gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (DBS) ar gyfer y swydd hon. Dim ond yr ymgeiswyr sydd wedi cyrraedd y rhestr fer y byddwn yn cysylltu â nhw.

Dyddiad Cau: Dydd Llun 30ain Mawrth am 10am    
Dyddiad y Cyfweliad: Dydd Mawrth 7fed Ebrill 2020

The role

This role will be responsible for managing key relationships with existing and potential corporate members, across various financial services. You will liaise with senior professionals keen to engage with CFG and our charity members, with firms including Natwest, Bates Wells, and Goldman Sachs. You will ensure that members receive exceptional customer service, maximise income generation from a variety of activities, and support the creation of a viable pipeline for new income streams.

Why work for us?

We are a friendly team with a great sense of humour that enjoys the work that we do. There is lots of potential for development for talented individuals within CFG, and we can provide an excellent platform for career progression within the sector. We also offer a superb range of benefits including flexible working and a generous pension contribution.

Deadline for applications

We will be reviewing candidates as and when we receive CVs and cover letters and will appoint as soon as we meet the right person. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please apply early. This position is available immediately.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

By working at Alzheimer’s Research UK, you will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2020, we were listed 39th in the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) are the fastest growing medical research charity in the UK, with a vision to end the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia. To bring an end to the UK’s leading cause of death and bring hope to the millions affected by the condition we must continue to accelerate this growth.  This role will be essential in helping deliver our fundraising targets through facilitating an insight-led approach to our fundraising programme. The role will be responsible for delivering data analysis, reporting and data modelling to support ARUK making effective decisions.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Deliver reporting and analysis to support fundraising teams understanding their performance, in accordance with agreed deadlines
• Provide clear insights and recommendations derived from data-driven analysis to fundraising teams
• Work closely with fundraising teams to understand their strategies, plans and needs to ensure effective reporting is in place
• Develop and maintain a suite of data models to improve forecasting capabilities, understanding of LTV and propensity to give for fundraising teams
• Support the CRM programme, playing a key role in the supporter journey and insight workstreams and support several critical projects such as segmentation and measurement frameworks
• Identify and use the most appropriate techniques/software to ensure analytical outcomes are logically and clearly communicated to relevant stakeholders
• Build relationships with fundraising teams in order to effectively support their reporting and analytical requirements
• Work closely with the Digital Team to ensure the effective integration of online and offline reporting and analytics
• Support the continuous development of data selections, working with key stakeholders to determine how best to integrate insight, testing and regulatory requirements

What we are looking for:

• Background in analysis, statistical methods and data-driven marketing
• An understanding and appreciation of CRM across technology, insight, ways of working and culture
• Good knowledge of data protection legislation and its application
• Enthusiastic and positive approach to stakeholder management
• An ability to translate data and insight for non-technical audiences
• A good working knowledge of SQL
• Advanced Excel skills
• Extensive experience of using large relational databases and analysis packages
• Experience of developing advanced statistical models
• Experience of influencing stakeholders through an insight-led and data driven approach
• Experience of using business intelligence tools such as Power BI
• Excellent internal and external stakeholder management
• Keep abreast of developments and opportunities to further enhance organisational performance
• A strong desire to improve charity wide performance through more effective practices and insight
• Creative, positive, proactive and motivated to deliver data insight

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 29th March 2020, with interviews likely to be held on the 7th April 2020. We would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. When applying, please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain date.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

My client is looking for a homelessness prevention officer to join their team, this is a temporary role until March 2021 at the rate of £19.21 umbrella. A Basic DBS is needed

The Housing Needs team would like to recruit an experienced and motivated housing officer to work with the clients who are in housing need or already homeless, with the aim of preventing them from becoming homeless or to help them move to sustainable accommodation and to assess what the duties are to clients in housing need.

This will involve making complex assessments of a household's circumstances and housing needs for which you will need a very good working knowledge of housing legislation and how it is applied to a wide range of clients.

Educated to at least Level 2, or with equivalent experience, you will have a high level of understanding of the causes of homelessness and best practice in preventing homelessness, as well as an excellent working knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation.

You will also have experience of effectively managing a caseload of applications in order to reach timely but robust decisions to achieve the best outcome for homeless applicants while also being aware of the cost implications to the Councils.

You will have the diverse skills needed to build relationships with individuals with complex needs and to negotiate innovative solutions with agencies, landlords, private, voluntary and public sector services in order to prevent and alleviate housing need.

Should you skills match the above please send through your updated CV

Your expert recruitment consultant is Danielle Taylor, call today on 0207 422 7371 or email [email protected] Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are looking to recruit highly motivated and committed people to join our high performing, friendly and supportive housing support teams, who pride themselves on the difference they make to our clients lives daily. 

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London- from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

In October 2018 we entered a brand-new partnership with MTC Novo and the National Probation Service, (NPS) to deliver a pan London housing support service.  With our staff co-located in probation offices, we have been providing a high-quality housing advice and access service across the entire NPS London Division.  We also work in close partnership with probation to support medium to high risk offenders to either sustain their current accommodation or secure new housing as needed. 

As a Housing Advice Worker, you will be joining our team, to deliver housing advice and guidance to medium-to-high support clients. Working with clients in your local boroughs you will produce comprehensive and high-quality assessments on the clients support needs; particularly their housing, employment and financial needs and accordingly follow the most suitable pathway for them. 

 To be successful for this post, you will need to have:

• An understanding of working in supported housing or floating support services, with a demonstrable knowledge of Housing and other related Legislation
• Experience of managing complex and difficult situations in relation to vulnerable people/client group(s).
• Ability to liaise effectively with a range of service providers or agencies in order to establish or improve services for clients.
• An understanding of the principles underlying a quality service and customer focused
• Ability to be self-motivating, work under pressure, and manage and prioritise time effectively.

Housing Advice Workers are based in Probation offices all over the London boroughs, the current vacant posts will be located at: 1x Lambeth and Wandsworth and 1x Merton, Richmond and Kingston.You will be located between a maximum of two offices and work closely with Probation staff.

Closing date for applications:ongoing recruitment

First round of interviews to be held on: 16th April 2020

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited.  In the London Homelessness Awards 2019 one of our Projects has been commended for their work. 

Are you interested in working as part of a dynamic team to campaign for change and end rough sleeping?  We are looking for an excellent public affairs professional to join the Policy, Campaigns and Research team at St Mungo’s.

About The role

You will coordinate St Mungo’s public affairs work, creating opportunities to influence national and local government policy and helping achieve our organisational goal to end homelessness and rebuild lives.

At a time when homelessness is rising up the political agenda, we are looking for a dynamic individual who can make the most of this exciting opportunity to raise St Mungo’s profile among decision makers and political stakeholders and influence policy that has an impact on people who are homeless.

Your ability to help design and implement robust and thorough public affairs plans, coordinate a programme of visits and meetings with key stakeholders across Westminster and Whitehall and proactively spot new engagement opportunities will be crucial to this role.

As our Public Affairs Officer, you will:

• Contribute to the development of St Mungo’s public affairs plan
• Organise public affairs activities that support the organisation’s overall policy influencing objectives

• Work closely with other teams to ensure public affairs activity is timely, consistent and, where appropriate, joined up with other external communications

• Monitor, record and evaluate our public affairs activities with a view to continuously improving what we do and how we do it

• Ensure that our clients are at the heart of all our influencing work

To succeed you will need experience of supporting development and delivery of successful public affairs plans as well as strong organisational and time management skills. A basic working knowledge of homelessness or a closely related policy area would be beneficial.

Other requirements include the ability to confidently represent an organisation in a range of settings and building effective relationships with key political stakeholders.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am, Monday 6 April 2020

Interview and assessments on: Wednesday 15 and Friday 17April 2020

It is a requirement for this post that a DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Full-time 37.5 hours per week
£40,000 plus 5% pension

At an exciting time of growth and development we are recruiting for a Deputy Chief Executive. The Deputy Chief Executive will support taking the organisation forward as a leader in the provision of services for disabled people, carers and families.

You will be directly accountable for a number of key areas including managing the business needs of the organisation, premises and IT, policies, safeguarding, quality assurance and consultations. You will be a key member of the senior management team and have overall responsibility for our volunteers.

For more information about the role and how to apply, please visit our website vacancies page via the Apply button.

Covering all sites within East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals’ Charity you will be responsible for creating a new Marketing and Communications strategy to raise awareness of the Hospital Charity with the aim of raising funds for specialist equipment, research and projects to improve patient experience at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Northwood.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support delivery of an exciting new strategy to raise funds for amazing causes such as children, cancer and the elderly.

Ideally you will already have a background of working in Marketing, Communications, Design or PR and will have proven experience of delivering successful campaigns, working with press, copywriting, managing social media platforms as well as creating marketing collateral.

Working for the NHS offers a fantastic benefits package, including a generous pension, agenda for change pay progression, 27 days leave plus bank holidays and flexible working.