St Werburghs Community Association is in the final year of its current four year Business Plan. We are now working on organisational development, which includes Digital Project (commissioning of a new booking and service monitoring software), Strategy and Board Development, Marketing and Digital Inclusion Plan, Finance and HR training, as well as Team Building activities.

With current challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, such as loss of trading income and continuous demands on services we are looking for an experienced Strategy, Evaluation and Fundraising Associate to work with the Centre Team and Board of Trustees to complete an evaluation of existing work and plan for the imminent future assuring the Centre’s sustainability. The work will also include writing and submitting funding bids to ensure continuation of SWCA’s core services and further development of the organisation going into the next Business Plan period 2021-2025.

Applicants should be available for a period of 30 days between February and July 2021 to support the organisation. The timeframe greatly depends on the grants proposals and deadlines. All preparation, strategy sessions with the Board and evaluation of services will need to happen before the end of March 2021, with fundraising focus from April to July 2021.

About St Werburghs Community Association

Established in 1971, St Werburghs Community Association aims to manage the Community Centre building, develop its services and ensure it meets the demands, and needs, of local people. In 1999 the Association took over the management of the Centre from the local authority and completed Asset Transfer and an over £1m Capital Project in 2010, which resulted in construction of a four-room eco-friendly annexe, doubling up on the lettable spaces and making the main Victorian building more energy efficient and fully accessible. The Centre is one of Bristol’s busiest, most loved and inclusive community buildings.

In the last 10 years the Centre has grown from strength to strength, developing the facilities, which now include six large multipurpose rooms available to hire on hourly basis, a catering kitchen, seven office spaces, an outdoor seating, growing and play area, an Open Access Computer lab, a café and a central Reception from which SWCA delivers a range of Signposting and Advice services. Services we offer to meet community needs includes weekly cooking and gardening courses, one to one computer support, employability support/advice, Tai Chi, stay and play and much more. Most recently due to Covid-19 we have a telephone befriending service, food bank and a community outreach programme. There are volunteering opportunities to build skills and promote inclusion, we support local people in taking actions on issues which matter to them and link people to the support they need enabling them to achieve their goals. The Centre is available for private, social and business hire.

As a membership organisation, we have 200 active member groups who use the Centre for faith and cultural activities, training and education, exercise, dance and hobbies, as well as personal development and voluntary and charitable sector members, who work with local people.

Role and responsibilities

The Strategy, Fundraising and Evaluation Associate will support SWCA in building a sustainable financial, business, engagement and development plan. Experience in organisational development, finance, fundraising, business evaluation and strategy are key to this role. Plus excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills; good knowledge of the community business and voluntary sectors and a sound understanding of the different protected groups, of social and community inclusion.

Specific responsibilities include:

• taking part in a half a day induction to familiarise yourself with the organisation

• facilitation and drawing on learning (Business Plan) from two to four sessions with the Board of

  Trustees, and Management Team to include:

  1. exploring our development trust status,

  2. forming meaningful alliances with other organisations,

  3. improving engagement with local residents,

  4. communications with groups,

  5. partnership working with other organisations and

  6. evaluation summary of community response/action.

• analysis of income streams and scenarios in liaison with Finance Manager(trading vs grants).

• looking at possible different membership structures: individual members, community member groups

  and associate members, also young members.

• evaluation of current service provision work in liaison with the Centre operational teams.

• creating a 3-page document / web content describing SWCA, its vision, aims and objectives based on the evaluation of services in liaison with the Digital Communications and Marketing Officer.

• fundraising in liaison with the Centre Director and Finance Manager to include writing and submitting bids, working to deadlines and in line with our fundraising strategy.

Person specification

Essential

Business and strategic planning. 

Ability to engage, communicate with and work with trustees, staff and partners at all levels.

Ability to evaluate and assess an organisation’s activities and performance and recommend detailed next steps.

Fundraising and bid writing to trusts and ufoundations.

The ability to read financial accounts and financial uprojections/ budgets.

Proficiency with IT and computer-based  information systems.

Ability to work independently. 

Excellent analytical, written and verbal ucommunication skills.

Commitment to equal opportunities and ability to exercise this in practice.

Sound understanding of the community business and voluntary based sectors.

Desirable

Understanding of membership organisations.

Knowledge of governance models, legal frameworks, and best practice in accountability and reporting. 

Deadline

Noon 22nd January 2021

Application process

For further information or informal conversation please contact the Centre Director, Goska Ong.

Applicants will be contacted by 26th January and contracts for successful applicants will be agreed by 29th January 2021. Successful applicant will attend a paid induction/meeting with staff and trustees week commencing 1st February 2021 TBA.

This post is supported by Power to Change Business Development Support Grant.

Are you a resourceful, organised, compassionate caseworker with significant experience of managing caseloads and of working with people with emotional and mental health issues? We are looking for someone to join our multi-disciplinary team to manage our front-of-house advice and advocacy services and work with our frontline staff to identify clients who need additional support.

 You will need excellent interpersonal skills and experience of dealing with a wide range of clients with complex issues. You will have empathy with refugees and asylum seekers and a basic understanding of immigration and asylum laws would be helpful.

For more information and job description please refer to our website, and follow the application process.

• Assure the effective functioning of the facilities to provide an efficient and safe working environment for employees and members by using best practices to manage resources, services and processes to meet the needs of the Charity.
• Pool management, including daily water testing ensuring the safety of sauna, hot tub and pool areas.
• Develop and implement a facility management program including preventative maintenance and life cycle requirements.
• Conduct and document regular facilities inspections.
• Be the organisational lead for compliance with Health and Safety.
• Experience in managing compliance with statutory regulations including Health & Safety, Fire Regulations and Building Regulations, and advising on same.
• Allocate and manage facility space for maximum efficiency.
• Coordinate intra-office moves.
• Supervise maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment.
• Oversee facility refurbishment and renovations.
• Plan and manage facility central services, i.e., reception, security, parking and waste disposal.
• Implement best practice processes to increase efficiency.
• Obtain quotes and tenders from vendors and suppliers.
• Calculate and compare costs for good and services to maximise cost effectiveness.
• Coordinate and monitor activities of contract suppliers at all sites.
• Manage contractor and vendor relationships.
• Assure security of the Treatment Centre.
• Grounds maintenance at Langho.
• Flexibility to provide ‘on-call’ cover to respond to facility and equipment alarms and system failures. (An additional call out allowance will be awarded).

Please apply using our application form, CV’s will not be accepted.

Events Manager
Ref: EM/FTC(2021)CN
Location: WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre
Working Pattern: 15 hours per week (2 days per week – preferably Wednesday and Thursday, but with room for negotiation). Additional hours may be required at busy times.
Salary: £11,740 per annum
Position Type: Job Share (maternity cover, 12 month contract)

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced events manager to join WWT and help our events programme to engage our supporters and the wider public with our critical conservation work. From receptions for key stakeholders, to inspiring policy makers at conferences or organising the charities annual AGM; you will work closely with your job share partner and colleagues from across the organisation to develop and deliver a varied calendar of events, that make a real impact on what we can achieve.

We are looking for a creative, highly organised and collaborative individual with experience of managing a varied events portfolio. You will be as comfortable working with senior stakeholders as you are directing volunteers, with the ability to communicate clearly and manage the high pressure conditions of a busy event calendar. You will also play a key role in engaging our different audiences through virtual events, supporting the organisation in embracing this important event format.

Joining a newly formed team, this role will be integral in achieving our organisational ambitions and in motivating people to support our cause. More information can be found on our website.

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is the UK’s leading wetlands conservation charity.  We are pioneers in saving threatened wetland wildlife, a centre for excellence in conservation science and experts in wetland management and creation.  Around a million visitors a year engage with wetland nature at our ten centres around the UK, and we work nationally and internationally in key wetland areas to balance conservation with sustainable livelihoods.

We have recently completed a review of our strategic priorities which includes ambitious targets for developing bigger and better wetlands, encouraging more people to take direct action for these unique places, and ensuring decision makers around the world realise the essential role wetlands play in restoring nature, combatting climate change and enhancing health and wellbeing.

In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service)
• Flexible working location /  home working
• Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
• Life assurance
• Free parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free entry to all our centres

Closing date: 7th February 2021
Interview date: 18th February 2021

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the Job Description and complete your application.

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit. ​

Registered Charity Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410.

No agencies please.

We are looking for an experienced immigration and asylum adviser to support refugees and asylum seekers living in Kingston and surrounding areas.

You will be responsible for case work requiring OISC level 2 Immigration and Asylum and Protection (2/3rds of total time) as well as to provide some welfare advice (1/3rd of time). 

We are looking for an adviser with a good understanding of immigration, Asylum Support, housing, homelessness and welfare/benefit related issues. Initially you will be working remotely so good IT skills, attention to detail, the ability to work on your own initiative, plan your own workload and problem solve will all be required. Additionally you should be comfortable dealing with clients with multiple and sometimes complex issues.

We have a number of volunteer interpreters, however an ability to speak a second language aligned with our client population (Arabic, Farsi, Korean, Pashto) is also desirable. 

Refugee Action Kingston is a well established independent charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers living in Kingston and surrounding areas with funding from a broad base of grants, trusts and the Royal Borough of Kingston. We are a friendly and dedicated team of 16 full and part time staff committed to encouraging our clients to be independent and to integrate into the wider community. 

We provide a holistic service offering mental health counselling, support into employment, volunteering and training as well as ESOL classes.  In addition we also support a group of Syrian refugees as part of our Vulnerable Person Relocation Scheme (VPRS) programme.

When you apply please include a covering letter explaining why you are most suited to the role, your top 3 priorities when you start and why you want to work with refugees and asylum seekers. 

There is a link to our equal opportunities monitoring form within the job description. Please complete this in addition to uploading your CV and covering letter.

Are you looking for the chance to do something different and find a counter-cultural way to live and work? The Iona Community is recruiting for mainly seasonal staff to live-in and re-open the newly refurbished Iona Abbey to guests in spring 2021. 

This is a key role in the back-office at the Island Centre, focused on providing general administrative support and undertaking day-to-day financial processes and transactions. You will also assist with reception duties in the Welcome Centre (including the Iona Community shop), answering the phone and dealing with enquiries and requests from the Iona Community and wider public.

We are looking for someone with prior experience in administrative support who is IT literate and comfortable working in an office environment. Good attention to detail and a warm and friendly manner are essential. 

 Staffing at Iona Abbey is provided by a resident team who live and work together sharing in the common life assisted by a wider team of volunteers. Work and worship are valued equally at our centres. A resident allowance is paid and all accommodation and meals are provided. Previous staff say their time at our centres has been ‘life-changing’. We hope to welcome your application soon. 

Application notes: 

Applications must be made using our application form. CVs will not be accepted.

A full job description and application form can be found in the vacancies section of the Iona Community website. 

If you wish to apply for more than one post, you must complete a separate application form for each post. 

Each job has a different application form tailored to the person spec for that post. Please make sure you complete the correct form.  CVs will not be accepted.   

Background

The Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) is a pioneering Human Rights charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers who are the survivors of trafficking and torture, including gender-based and ‘honour-based’ violence. Recognising the complexity of each client’s suffering and needs, the Foundation offers specialist services within a Model of Integrated Care encompassing: therapy; medical advice; legal protection; counter-trafficking support; housing & welfare advice; and community and integration.

HBF exists to ensure that all survivors of trafficking and torture are free and healthy (both physically and mentally), are safe, are protected from re-victimisation, detention and poverty, and have the ability and agency to integrate in and contribute to the communities around them. HBF also uses its unique expertise to drive change and improve practice and policy for all survivors.

We are innovative, ambitious and compassionate. The bravery and resilience of our clients is an inspiration to all the team at HBF.

Asylum Aid, (previously merged with Migrants Resource Centre under Consonant) is, and has long been, a leader in the Immigration and NGO sector: providing high-level legal support to ensure the protection of vulnerable refugees, asylum seekers and migrants. Now, in its 30th year of providing high quality legal and welfare support - their services are needed more than ever. HBF and Asylum Aid are proud to announce that since August 2020, we are combining our efforts to support the vulnerable asylum seekers and refugees who need us the most. Going forward we will operate as two separate entities joined under a group structure, known as the Helen Bamber Foundation Group. 

The Role

The role involves two main parts. One relates to the monitoring and evaluation of services and the other relates to the management of medico-legal reports services. Therefore, working collaboratively with the Legal Protection and Operations team, the role of the Client Services and M&E Manger is to a) manage and ensure the effective administration of the Client and MLR Services and b) to lead cross-organisationally the implementation and development of an M&E system, which can provide robust reporting and effectiveness of HBF work in line with the strategy.

This post will be responsible for the line management of the Client’s appointments Clerk and the Client Care Coordinator. Additionally, it will involve managing MLR doctors and recruitment and management of volunteers to support these functions, in order to ensure the smooth processing of referrals for medico-legal reports and robust production of these, from the point of acceptance to delivery and invoicing.

The aspect of this role relating to monitoring and evaluation framework and processes, involves developing and leading the implementation of a monitoring and evaluation framework, in collaboration with the Service Development Manager, whilst overseeing the day-to-day activities of the M&E in line with reporting requirements, and assisting in the development of the client database.

Equal Opportunities

HBF and Asylum Aid is an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates as we are keen to make sure that our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in at every level within the organisation. 

We particularly welcome applications from those with BAME backgrounds.

Please note that the successful candidate will be able to work in the UK and will be offered the job subject to suitable references and a DBS check. This role will require disclosure of both the adult and child barring lists. We particularly welcome applications from those from Black, Asian, Minority-Ethnic, refugee and migrant backgrounds. 

If appointed you will be required to give your consent to the Helen Bamber Foundation Group to receive regular updates on your criminal records status throughout your employment. 

Please submit an up to date CV and a covering letter by 5pm on Wednesday 3rd February 2021 by outlining your relevant skills and experience, as well as how your previous experience that matches the listed responsibilities and person specification.

Please state in your covering letter when you would be available to start the role. In setting the salary regard has been had to average sector pay and the NCJ and NICVA pay scales.

Interviews are scheduled to be held during the week commencing Monday 8th February 2021 will be conducted via Zoom. For any queries, please call us at Helen Bamber Foundation and ask to speak to Kat Hacker (Head of Legal Protection)

We regret that we can only respond to applicants who make it to the interview stage.

No agencies.

Job Title:  Office Administrator

Department:      Executive Team 

Basis of Appointment:  Full Time (38.5 hours)

Salary        £24,120 per annum

Location:      London

Changing the world takes passion and dedication

Isn’t it time that your passion and dedication be channelled towards a career and community that genuinely changes lives?

If you...

• want to transform your own life by transforming the lives of others

• crave a career that creates opportunity for others

• desire to make dreams come true for those who never thought it possible

• know that education is the foundation from which we can change the world

• believe that today’s young people can transform tomorrow

• strive for world peace and global sustainability

• dare to dream

...then a career with UWC could be the change you need. 

UWC is a global family of schools with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our 18 schools on four continents. There they don’t just learn how to be great at passing exams. They learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be a changemaker. They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better. And they stay a “UWC-er” for life, becoming part of a global community of over 60,000 changemakers transforming the lives of others. 

Working with us will inspire and challenge you

Driving a mission to make the UWC experience available to tomorrow’s changemakers, irrespective of their background, beliefs and economic means demands colleagues with passion and dedication, and a talent for transformation. Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, social enterprises, community movements, charities, and business. For life, they remain dedicated to the UWC mission and many of them remain in close contact with us, their school, and their peers.

Are you our new London Office Administrator?

Right now, we are searching for a London Office Administrator. 

The Office Administrators at UWC International’s locations in Berlin and London ensure the smooth day to day running of the offices. They are part of the UWC International Executive team. In their role, they support members from across the UWC International team and coordinate with stakeholders from across the UWC movement. 

If this sounds like the role to make you leap from bed every day then read on for further details.

UWC International Office

The UWC International Office is the executive arm of UWC International, a UK registered charity, and is situated at the heart of the UWC movement. It is currently located in central London and Berlin. 

The UWC International Office collaborates closely with all stakeholders from across the UWC movement, engages the UWC alumni community of more than 60,000 members and serves UWC International’s governance bodies. Responsibilities include global fundraising, global communications, promotion and marketing, supporting the network of over 150 UWC national committees in their daily work and growth, global strategy development and implementation and assisting the UWC schools. 

Job Scope, Tasks, and Responsibilities

The Office Administrators at UWC International’s locations in Berlin and London ensure the smooth day to day running of the offices. They are part of the UWC International Executive team. In their role, they support members from across the UWC International team and coordinate with stakeholders from across the UWC movement. 

The candidate is expected to engage with the vision and mission of UWC, and work cooperatively with colleagues across the London and Berlin offices, as well as wider constituents to further the mission of the organisation. 

As the first contact point for the general public and constituents the candidate will welcome visitors and field questions and issues to be followed up by specialist members of staff. The Office Administrator ensures a professional running of the office, including accounting and other administrative duties. The Office Administrator oversees various office services and provides specific administrative support for Directors and various teams when needed.

This is a ‘hands-on’ position and offers the opportunity to work with colleagues, constituents, suppliers and the wider public. 

Key Responsibilities

Office Administration & Support

• Responsibility for overall administrative operations including reception, mail, couriers, stationery, office calendars, kitchen supplies and some data entry

• Responsibility for maintenance of office space and equipment, liaison with support companies (including IT, telephone, internet, printing, and housekeeping), and ensuring that all parts of the office, including archives, filing systems and contracts, are maintained and are accessible, orderly and functional 

• Whilst we are working from home, ensuring that the office is secure, and working online is functioning smoothly across the office

• Maintaining accounts and financial support for the office, including petty cash 

• Supporting teams with the distribution of publications, conference calls and meetings where necessary

• Maintaining our Zoom online meeting accounts across teams 

• Reconciling monthly expenses and credit card statements for directors

• Booking accommodation and travel, and assisting with visas for office staff and others in the UWC movement.

• Coordination of office events including logistics, communications, and arrangements (for example, staff training days)

• Resolving IT queries, including the setting up computers/online accounts for new staff including access to necessary platforms, files and drives.

HR support

• Providing support to the Head of HR in various areas including recruitment, induction, training, sickness and  immigration, 

• Administration of recruitment which involves placing adverts on various websites, sending invitation letters to job applicants, preparing shortlisting documents, sending rejection letters and responding to queries from potential applicants

• Booking interview dates and meeting rooms for interviews

• Checking applicants work visas when they come to interviews

• Responding to queries and dealing with applications from people who wish to volunteer

• Arranging induction meetings for new staff including carrying out health and safety inductions

• Recording staff sickness on BreatheHR, the HR software, updating online HR forms and staff handbook 

• Assisting with the research of policies, staff benefits as and when needed

• Compiling recruitment data for the annual HR report

• Checking and uploading HR invoices for authorisation

First-line Contact for Internal and External Stakeholders

• Answering general phone and email enquiries from the public and fielding issues for follow-up by specialist members of staff

• Welcoming visitors to the office in a professional and friendly manner

• Where appropriate, initiating correspondence with the public directly or on behalf of other members of staff

• Coordinating information between constituents when necessary

• Helpful, professional and friendly service to a multicultural, global community who often do not speak English as their first language 

Other responsibilities: 

• To be the First Aider and Health and Safety and Fire Warden. (Where necessary training will be provided)

• Other duties in support of departments may be assigned from time to time

• During the office closure to travel to the London office infrequently to collect mail and deal with any issues that may arise

Candidate Profile

• Experience of reception duties and office management

• Experience in Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs and other systems (Excel, Zoom and Slack) would be helpful 

• Understanding of IT systems and an interest in working closely with the IT service company and supporting colleagues with IT issues

• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written 

• A good eye for detail and a methodical approach to tasks

• Excellent spoken and written English

• A proactive attitude, and the ability to take initiative and work to deadlines under minimal supervision

• Knowledge of languages other than English is desirable but not necessary

• A cooperative attitude with a willingness to support colleagues and constituents

• An interest in UWC’s vision and mission.

It is expected that the job holder will travel to UWC schools and colleges. For that reason a basic DBS check (Disclosure barring statement) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made.

Visa requirements

Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London must have a work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the UK Immigration Rules. UWC International might be able to sponsor individuals for work visas.  If you need a work visa please make that clear in your application. 

Applications Process and Deadline:

Please send your CV and covering letter in English (each of a maximum of 2 pages) that relates your experience to the requirements to email address attached. Please also indicate how you heard about this role. 

In your application, please also provide the name, roles and contact details of two referees. We will not contact them without letting you know. 

Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 

Deadline for application: 5pm UK time on 24th Jan 2021. The first round of interviews will take place on week commencing 1 Feb 2021. 

Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives.

The Publications and Editorial Coordinator is a critical part of the communications team, which sits within the wider Policy, Advocacy and Communications division. As part of a small and busy core Communications Team you will work with colleagues from across the organisation coordinating Saferworld’s publications and taking forward strong content and editorial standards.

The post-holder will:

• Coordinate the planning, editing and production of Saferworld publications and resources, working with Saferworld teams in our various offices and external freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, designers and printers.
• Ensure high-quality editorial standards across Saferworld’s communications and publications, through the use of editing and proofreading skills throughout the production process and ensuring editorial standards are accessible and understood across the organisation.
• Support the communications team in producing material – including editing and proofreading content, and some copywriting – such as case studies, blog pieces, external and internal newsletters, social media and comment pieces for a range of audiences.
• With the Communications team, coordinate the dissemination of publications.

You will have:

• Proven professional copyediting and proofreading skills with an excellent understanding of grammar, the principles of clear writing and working to a style guide.

• Significant experience in a publications or editorial role, ideally within the NGO sector.

• Experience of producing publications in a multilingual environment with teams across different time zones.
• Relevant qualification in publishing/communications or related field.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with substantial experience of writing and editing for different audiences.
• Ability to work on own initiative and within a close-knit team.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload with competing deadlines under pressure, and confidence in referring any issues to management.

Students’ Unions are amazing membership organisations with unique structures and ever-changing leadership. This role will support and develop student representatives to ensure robust and effective feedback that brings about positive change for our members. As part of the role, you will take lead on our Student Feedback System, deliver training and facilitate campaign action as a result of feedback from various structures with the Students’ Union and University.  

Responsible to  

Student Voice Manager   

Main duties and responsibilities  

• To support the student volunteers, SU staff and University partners involved with the Student Representation System.   

• To facilitate and support the recruitment, training, reward and recognition of Student Representatives at Course Rep and Subject Rep levels.   

• Provide support to the Welfare Officer role in building and delivering effective information and change-based projects  

• To be the lead staff member on the SU Feedback System & ensure that the feedback “loop” is closed and students know what’s been done with their feedback  

• To support and empower Student Representatives to conduct student-led enhancement projects and campaigns centred on individual issues 

• To advise and support elected Student Officers and other Students’ Union staff on matters where the trend from Student Representatives is indicative of an issue impacting on an increasing number of students 

• To develop links and communicate information between the University, Students’ Union, Course Representatives and students 

• To support Full-Time Officers to design and plan impactful student campaigns 

• To analyse feedback in order to influence and inform SU campaigns and staff members 

• To support Student Voice Manager with Elections and the administration involved  

Department responsibilities  

• To supervise, support and develop relevant student staff 

General duties  

• To understand and uphold the purpose and values of the organisation and ensure that these guide and inform the work and conduct of the post holder 

• To be knowledgeable of the union constitution, as it applies to this post, including any legal requirements 

• To work in accordance with all SU policies and procedures, including health and safety, staffing protocols, financial procedures and the SU’s equal opportunities policy 

• To undertake any other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade of the post, properly directed by the line manager. These variations will not change the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed 

• To attend from time to time, as required, meetings as necessary to meet the requirements of the post 

• To attend all staff development days and training as required. Flexibility in working hours may be required to accommodate this 

• To ensure the SU’s aspirations to reduce our environmental impact are delivered, contributing positively to the department and the organisation’s aims 

• To contribute positively (with full day commitment) to at least two university open days and to undertake general team duties during the main annual welcome period 

• To be flexible and adaptable in a changing environment, the role holder may be assigned to other areas of the students’ union to meet the needs of the service. This will in turn provide development opportunities in which to broaden experience  

About Mencap

We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.

Our work includes;  

• providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
• providing advice through our help lines and web sites
• campaigning for the changes that people with a learning disability want

About the role: 

Do you have a passion for Events Stewardship and want to make a difference to the lives of people with a learning disability?

If you have just answered yes, then we could have the perfect role for you.

Mencap are looking for a hard-working and passionate Events Officer who will play a pivotal part in supporting our fantastic fundraisers to meet their fundraising targets on events such as the Virgin Money London Marathon, Great North Run and Royal Parks Half Marathon. In this varied role, no two days will be the same, you will be involved in marketing events, recruiting and stewarding events participants and will create touchpoints to engage supporters and advise them on how to get the most out of their fundraising.

This role is a full time (37.5 hrs per week) fixed term contract for 12 months. The role will be based at our Centre of Engagement in Central London, but will be home working until we can return to the offices safely.

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!

About you: 

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, creative and highly organised to work across challenge events stewarding our fundraising participants. You will be used to managing your own workload and be able to prioritise your time effectively. You will be experienced in stewarding supporters to reach and exceed their fundraising targets and able to personalise their journey with Mencap. You will also have experience of managing, inspiring and engaging staff or volunteers and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

We are looking for a passionate, well organised individual who loves to make a difference to the lives of the people we support. You will be highly motivated with an emphasis on taking responsibility to get the job done, no matter what.

Key Skills and Experiences:

• Events Fundraising experience
• Project management experience is highly desirable
• Experience of using a fundraising CRM database
• Dealing with various types of incoming correspondence
• Good overall knowledge of MS Office Suite

(Please see the ‘role profile’ for a more extensive list of responsibilities, experiences and key skills required for this role and the full Job Description and Personal Specification)

Does this sound like the role you have been waiting for…?

Please apply with an up to date CV and complete the covering letter, informing us why you are suitable for this role and why you want to work for Mencap.

The role will close on Friday 22nd Jan 2021 and interview will commence on 2nd & 3rd Feb 2021 via Microsoft Teams.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website. 

Benefits

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
• Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
• Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
• Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
• Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
• Access to award winning training and development

*T&C's apply based on contract

HR TRANSACTIONAL OFFICER, HUMAN RESOURCES, NOTTINGHAM, TEMPORARY (MAT COVER), FULL TIME, FRWK08 £21,150 - £22,831 37 HPW

We aim to make people’s lives better. Do you?

Framework is a registered charity delivering housing, support, health and employment services to people with a diverse range of needs. We assist rough sleepers and those who need help to keep their home. We support excluded youngsters as they make their way into adulthood and those starting or returning to work.  We provide access to treatment for people with mental health issues, those misusing alcohol or illegal substances, and join up services for homeless people with multiple and complex needs. 

Through approximately 70 services across the East Midlands, Framework is both a safety net and a platform for change. Each year more than eighteen thousand people approach us for help.  Responding to their needs, respecting their choices and empowering them to achieve, we aim to make life better for our service users and those around them.

Our HR Transactional Team are looking to appoint a temporary full time HR Transactional Officer for 9-12 months to cover maternity leave. 

The successful candidate must be able to work as part of a team, cope well under pressure, and work accurately to tight deadlines.  Experience of HR is essential along with the ability to work in a highly confidential environment.  Framework currently employs up to 1000 employees across the East Midlands.  The HR Transactional Team are responsible for both HR, payroll and recruitment admin.  This includes the processing of new starters, employment checks (including DBS), changes to contract, TUPE transfers and offering first line advice to Managers and employees.  You will need to relish working in an interesting and complex organisation with a strong values base and social purpose. 

Key skills for this fast paced role include; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to deal with contacts at all levels of the organisation including other departments, Managers, Senior Management, internal and external customers.

If you believe you can meet the challenge we would love to hear from you. 

Experience of the housing, charitable or public sectors could be advantageous.  Of greater significance are commitment and resilience.  Above all, we need someone whose concern for those we serve will be paramount.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

PA & Admin Manager – Warwickshire and Worcestershire - 37hrs per week – circa £24,000 pro rata

Springfield Mind is the local Mind charity for South Warwickshire and Worcestershire. It works to improve wellbeing to prevent mental health problems in Warwickshire and Worcestershire. We have a vacancy for the role of PA & Admin Manager and are seeking a candidate with a positive and proactive approach to lead on the admin functions for the organisation to improve the lives of people living with mental ill health.

The role will support the Executive, including the Board of Trustees, to fulfil their governance responsibilities and provide personal assistance to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and secretarial support to the Chairman and Board of Trustees. Working directly to the CEO in the administration of governance systems and processes within Springfield Mind and to manage the facilities, administration and general office functions supporting the organisation’s service delivery and support programmes.  To take the lead in the administrative team, acting as role model, creating and developing a flexible “joined-up” approach.

Closing date: 22nd January 2021

Interviews preliminary set to take place on 28th and 29th January 2021

FULL APPLICATION PACK MUST BE DOWNLOADED AND SUBMITTED

We are looking for a self motivated and organised Administrator helping to provide a professional service to Life Centre clients and staff, working primarily in the Crawley area. 

Possessing excellent IT and organisational skills, you will be responsible for the smooth running of our Client support, taking care of not just clients but all administration that comes with that. The successful applicant will need to have good organisational/people skills and the ability to multi-task.

Life Centre is a Christian Charity providing counselling services to survivors of rape and sexual abuse.