HR Administrator/ HR Assistant (Part time)
London Wildlife Trust are at an exciting point in our mission to protect and restore nature whilst engaging and inspiring Londoners to connect with nature. Our vision is a London alive with nature, where everyone can experience and enjoy wildlife.
We are looking for a part time HR Assistant/ Administrator to help make LWT an engaging and efficient place to work for our people. We are looking for someone who could work 2.5 days per week and can be flexible with working patterns.
As our HR Assistant/ HR Administrator, you’ll take charge of our HR administration, managing our people’s data using our new HR platform, assisting with payroll, and managing our DBS process. You’ll also be pivotal in our recruitment process, assisting with the end to end process, contract drafting and inductions.
There will also be a small element of office management duties including answering incoming calls to head office and managing our two meeting rooms.
What’s in it for you?
Salary: £22,198-23,746 (pro rata) depending on experience
Hours of work: 2.5 days per week 9.30-5.30pm with flexibility
Holidays: 25 days per annum (pro rata) plus statutory holidays
On top of this, we offer:
· Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work
· Generous Family Friendly and Flexible Working opportunities and policies
· “Staff Day” once a quarter where you can get involved in conversation work on one of our sites
· A cracking Christmas party
· Free tea, coffee and hot chocolate (it’s the little things)
Our Ideal HR Assistant/ Administrator
HR experience isn’t necessary (but would be a bonus!) so this would make an ideal position for someone looking to begin a career in HR. Most importantly, we are looking for someone with:
· Demonstrable administration experience with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
· Strong Office skills including Word, Excel and Outlook
· Strong level of initiative and ability to prioritise
· Excellent interpersonal skills and strong ability to build business relationships and credibility with colleagues at all levels
Please see the job description on our website for full details.
Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you! To apply, please send an Application Form and Candidate Details Form by following the link to our website.
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Post Title Recovery Hub Administrator
Responsible to Director of Services
Purpose of Post To provide Administrative services to housing, training and development managers as well as in-house therapists
Hours of work 37.5 hours per week
Salary Band 2: £20,573-£22,000 Per Annum
Location Spitalfields Crypt Trust, Acorn House, 116-118 Shoreditch High Street, London, E1 6JN
This is a 12 Month FTC (Maternity Cover), the role will ideally start in June, interviews will be on an application basis and will be arranged with candidates via zoom/skype/facetime.
Application via CV.
Introduction:
Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT) is an East London charity providing practical help, support and training to people who have been homeless and suffering from addiction. It runs a homeless drop-in, a Recovery Hub (which includes an abstinence-based residential recovery accommodation, a Primary Programme and a Continuing Care Programme), supported houses and two social enterprises supporting people in recovery from addictions to put their lives back together. Our integrative approach is based on the ‘Recovery Capital’ methodology and is a whole-person approach, which takes into account physical, cultural, social, human and spiritual factors and assets. Set up over 50 years ago, the charity was set up to provide shelter to homeless, alcoholic men.
In employment we actively seek to recruit people with a good combination of talent, skills and potential, promoting equality for all, and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We select all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, experience and commitment to the values and purposes of the organisation. (Sources - Equal Opportunities Policy 2.2 (i) and (v)). SCT is a growing organisation with opportunities for people with good motivational skills and high levels of initiative.
Role and Responsibilities:
Administrative;
- Answering general queries by telephone, email, letters (as instructed)
- Manage diaries and support staff in the Recovery Hub as needed providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support across the board (Taking Minutes / preparing agenda’s etc.)
- Receiving deliveries, sorting mails and contacting appropriate department as required
- Induction of new residents into the Recovery Hub
- Maintain accurate paper and electronic records for the Recovery Hub
- Provide general FOH duties (i.e. reception, answering the phone etc.)
- First point of contact for IT related issues, escalating to our service provider
- Coordination of volunteers across our frontline programmes
- Assist ordering supplies including testing kits
- Uploading relevant data to our outcomes system ‘Inform’
- Liaise with benefits agencies and local authorities around payment of Housing Benefits
- Reducing any rent arrears by working to solve queries with managers
- Prepare rent and service charge statements to residents
- Dealing with rent collections
- Deal with queries regarding housing benefit, including dropping off required documents
- Report CORE (continues recording of lettings and sales in social Housing)
- Recording and updating Housing Benefit/Service Charge rent sheets and providing information to accountants (JS2)
- Deal with queries regarding housing benefit
- Provide occasional support to our social enterprise based in the Recovery Hub
- Working alongside the Office Administrator to cover in times of absence or to offer additional support in busy periods
- Carry out other duties as may reasonably be required
Monitoring and Evaluation;
- Input data on the monitoring and evaluation system
- Analysis of monitoring and evaluation for the recovery hub
- Accurate recording and filing of attendance records etc.
- Ensure service user feedback is captured and work with teams to enable action
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
Skills and Knowledge
- A-Level Standard
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Financial understanding and competency
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- A degree in any field
Experience
- Proven experience as an administrator in a cross functional team
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of independent working
- PA / EA experience
- Excellent level of IT skills (MS Office)
- Knowledge of Housing Benefits
- Knowledge of rental income
- Understanding of working with people from troubled backgrounds
Cultural Indicators
Delivering Results
- Delivers great outcomes through our vision and strategy, effectively planning and meeting targets.
- Makes effective, data-driven decisions.
Role Model / Leading by Example
- Is an inspiring role model for others, building trust and living our Vision / Mission and principles and delivering our services accordingly.
Continual Improvements
- Consistently seeks to improve how we do things to achieve and Embraces change and innovation.
Effective Communication
- Communicates clearly, effectively and honestly. Listens to others and adapts communication to suit them.
One Team
- Works with others as one team, actively collaborating to achieve a shared vision. Building relationships across SCT, sharing information and expertise.
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Civitas Recruitment are excited to be working with a fantastic youth homelessness charity to help source their new Housing Co-ordinator for a newly built flagship building. The charity has an international link however its core focus for this arm will be working on youth homelessness within the London Boroughs. This vacancy will be based near Barbican/Old Street and will work with the housing team to provide operational support including reception cover, handling resident queries, reviewing income streams and offering advice and guidance.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will have extensive experience of working within the housing sector coupled with experience of working with youth. You will also be willing to study for qualifications within the housing sector. Your customer service skills, time management and communication skills will be of a high standard as you will be managing a range of stakeholders. Please apply directly or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD.
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Admin Assistant - ASAP Start - Not For Profit - Permanent - City of London
Your new company
Come and join this Not for Profit organisation, working towards educating and entertaining the general public on particular historic events.
Your new role
- Providing admin support to senior staff
- Processing and handling cash
- Managing budgets
- Meeting and greeting external visitors
- Facilitating meetings (providing supporting documents, booking meeting rooms)
- Managing bookings from visitors
- Keeping log on the company database
- Supporting and delivering major events
- Liaising with internal personnel across different branches, as well as liaising with external personnel
- Dealing with telephone queries and mailbox
- Operating switchboard
- Ordering office supplies
What you'll need to succeed
You must be an experienced administrator who is highly organised and has high attention to detail. You must have a proven track record of being able to demonstrate high level of administrative support. You must be a confident communicator and an absolute professional as you will be supporting a senior team and will be required to contact external parties on their behalf. You must have good writing ability as you will be dealing with the mailbox. You will need to have experience organising and supporting with events. You must be IT literate as you will be working on different databases and will need to keep track of information. You need to be someone who is a quick learner, will be able to get on with the tasks required, and be able to use your initiative to make improvements in systems in place.
What you'll get in return
You will get the chance to join a large not for profit organisation on a permanent basis to develop and pick up on key skills.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Job Description
The post holder will be responsible for the following:
Community and Event Fundraising Support
• Act as Glass Door’s first point of contact for all community and event inquiries.
• Build and maintain relationships with community and event fundraisers, ensuring they are supported before, during and after their events.
• Register supporters and coordinate the sending of welcome packs, merchandise and thank you letters.
• Support on certain community fundraising, cultivation and stewardship events, including the annual Sleep Out and the annual supporter drinks reception.
• Draft copy for, update and create community and event fundraising pages on the Glass Door website and promotional emails which can be sent through the Glass Door mailing platform.
• Support with identifying new prospective community supporters and assist with the development and fulfilment of targeted approaches.
Work closely with theCommunications team to:
• Encourage fundraisers to share their fundraising stories for inclusion on social media and our website.
• Plan and deliver any marketing, press and social media requirements for events.
• Develop and implement the new Community Champions scheme.
Other Fundraising Support
• Assist the Fundraising Managers in the delivery of electronic and postal direct marketing appeals.
• Assist the Fundraising Managers in the development of an in memoriam and legacy giving scheme.
• Manage the process for monitoring, thanking and recognising donations in kind, working with colleagues across the organisation.
Fundraising Administration
• Manage the processing of donations, including scanning cheques, coding bank transfers and web donations, entering details in Donorflex database, banking cash, setting up Direct Debits, receiving in-kind donations and acknowledging/thanking donors via email or post.
• Create and update donor records on Donorflex, ensuring records are kept up to date, accurate and consistent at all times.
• Stay well informed of existing and new fundraising legislation and guidance from the Institute of Fundraising, ensure this is regularly communicated to the wider Fundraising team.
• Ensure all charity fundraising activity (including "in aid of" events) is compliant with relevant charity and statutory legislation and recognised code of practice.
Other
• Support the Fundraising Managers through conducting research into prospective corporate, individual and trust/foundation donors.
• Work alongside the Data Manager to develop and use the functions of the CRM system (Donorflex).
Person Specification
Essential
Personal Qualities
• Enthusiastic, engaging manner, with the confidence to talk to fundraisers and supporters.
• Empathetic attitude towards homeless and vulnerably-housed people.
• A confident self-starter who will hit the ground running.
• A team worker with an open, collaborative style and a practical, “can-do” approach.
• Commitment to our values of being welcoming; being open to all, without prejudice; compassionate; believing individuals can turn their lives around; and knowing we can have a bigger impact when we work together.
• Commitment to and understanding of the issues relating to equality of opportunity and the ability to implement change in this area.
• Ability to adhere to and implement Health & Safety, HR and operational policies.
• Willing to travel around London for occasional meetings and events including some evenings and weekends.
Qualifications and Experience
• Educated to degree level.
• Experience of using a fundraising database to segment and select data, produce reports and analyse information.
• Understanding and demonstrable experience of the use of social media, JustGiving and other online fundraising tools and platforms
• Experience of basic copywriting to produce fundraising letters.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Competent IT skills in standard Microsoft packages: Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook and supporter databases to maintain meticulous donor records and administration systems, in line with agreed protocols.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail, especially record-keeping and electronic filing.
• Strong written English and numeracy skills.
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills, professional telephone manner.
• Able to forward plan and schedule workflows.
• Able to relate to and work with people from a range of backgrounds.
• Excellent time management skills; able to work proactively unsupervised and use own initiative.
Desirable
• Experience using Donorflex, Mailchimp and Eventbrite (or similar).
• Experience of assisting with fundraising and community events.
• Experience of working alongside and managing volunteers.
• Experience of managing community relationships such as schools, churches or challenge events.
• Understanding of data protection requirements including GDPR and the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice
• Fundraising qualification.
• Driving licence.
What we do
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Specifications: Part Time (0.6 FTE), Permanent
Salary: £24,500 FTE, 14,700 pro rata
Location: Flexible – Preferably London or Freiburg
Application Closing Date: 29th March 2020
This role is an exciting opportunity to use your experience as an Administrative Assistant to make a difference in the field of health care research.
The Administrative Assistant will provide effective and efficient administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer’s Office, primarily supporting the Governance and Strategy Unit and the External Affairs and Geographic Groups’ Support Unit.
The key areas of this role include:
1. Support to the Head of External Affairs & Geographic Groups’ Support:
- Scheduling quarterly meetings between the Head of Unit and Geographic Groups;
- Administrative/logistical support for Cochrane Geographic Network meetings (including US, China and India);
- Maintaining the fundraising database and other Excel databases;
- Maintaining Centres and Directors profiles on our membership database.
2. Support to the management of Cochrane’s Governance, strategic planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting Unit, including:
- Assisting the CEO Office’s governance support to the Cochrane Council and Executives;
- Organising in-person and online meetings or teleconferences, including co-ordinating agendas, circulating papers, organising refreshments and taking minutes;
- Maintaining administrative systems (databases/spreadsheets);
- Assisting the CEO Office’s governance support to the Cochrane Council and Executives.
3. Support to both Units:
- Diary support for the Head of Governance and Strategy Unit and the Head of External Affairs and Geographic Groups Unit, as required;
- Arranging travel and accommodation for the Heads of Units;
- Administration of the annual financial monitoring of all Cochrane Groups;
- Assisting with the production of PowerPoint presentations and other materials for use at meetings;
- Minute taking and following up on action points;
- Management of mailing lists related to the CEOO;
- Providing support to and cover for other administrative staff as and when required in order to ensure continuity of service;
- Undertaking other duties as necessary.
We are looking for a self-motivated and highly organised individual who is able to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse range of contacts across the world. The successful candidate will also have:
- Previous experience of providing administrative support to a team, many of whom are remote workers;
- Experience in complex scheduling and diary management;
- Intermediate level IT skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
- Strong organization and prioritization skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Professional telephone manner;
- Ability to work methodically and accurately;
- A flexible approach with the ability to respond quickly to issues as they arise;
- A pro-active approach to problem-solving;
- Awareness of handling confidential and sensitive information.
Cochrane is a global, independent network of health practitioners, researchers, patient advocates and others, responding to the challenge of making vast amounts of research evidence useful for informing decisions about health. We do this by synthesizing research findings to produce the best available evidence on what can work, what might harm and where more research is needed. Our work is recognised as the international gold standard for high quality, trusted information.
If you would like to apply for this position, please send a CV along with a supporting statement with “CEOO Administrative Assistant” in the subject line. The supporting statement should indicate why you are applying for the post, and how far you meet the requirements for the post outlined in the job description using specific examples. List your experience, achievements, knowledge, personal qualities, and skills which you feel are relevant to the post.
For further information, please download the full job description from the attachments.
Deadline for applications: 29th March 2020 (12 midnight GMT)
Interviews to be held on: From 17th April 2020 onwards
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The main purpose of this role is support the CEO in governance, diary management, organizing meetings, leading the senior management team and liaising with stakeholders. It includes administrative support for the Chair and Board Trustees and co-ordination of two important partnerships:
The Advice Lewisham Partnership funded by Lewisham Council
The Lewisham Law Service developed with the Southwark Law Centre
Principal tasks and responsibilities
The duties outlined below are indicative of the range, scope and level of work expected but the list is not exhaustive. All staff are expected to be flexible to the priorities of the organisation, responsive to peaks in demand and co-operate in teamwork. Key duties may include:
Membership of Senior Team
Managing CEO / office diaries
Organising and assisting with preparation for regular team meetings
Supporting good governance by assisting CEO and Board in their duties
Supporting the co-ordination of the Advice Lewisham Partnership and Lewisham Law Service
Supporting the CEO in building and managing stakeholder relations
Assisting senior management in developing high performing teams
Co-ordinate administrative cover when other admin staff members are on leave
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Admin - Not For Profit - Temp - 5 Months - London - PAYE
Your new company
Come and join this Not For Profit organisation providing safe space for the general public to visit.
Your new role
- Dealing with enquiries from general public both in person and on the phone
- Meeting and greeting guests and any associated organisations
- Operating switchboard
- Control car parking
- Dealing with mailbox on a daily basis
- Record and forward incoming mail (paper and electronic)
- Raising sales order invoices and purchase orders
- Assist with the process of events being booked
- Record and type minutes
- Working with the internal database
- Archiving and stock takes
- Log lost property
- Coordinate routine checks
- Adhoc duties including filing and scanning
What you'll need to succeed
You must be an experienced administrator who can demonstrate examples of being able to provide secretarial support. You must have had experience within a customer facing role as you will be the first point of contact and it is vital you make a good first impression. You must be a confident communicator as you be liaising with both internal and external personnel. You must be personable and be able to demonstrate excellent customer service. You must be IT literate as you will be dealing with Microsoft packages and internal softwares including electronic finance systems. You need to be highly organised and have a eye for detail. You will need to have strong written ability as you will be dealing with the mailbox. You will need to be enthusiastic and have a positive approach to you work as you will be required to use your initiative and problem solve.
What you'll get in return
You will get the opportunity to work within a large not for profit organisation, developing and picking up on key skills whilst gaining the satisfaction of giving back.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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We are recruiting for a Part time Finance /Administrator assistant for an growing international development charity working with young people. This role is 21 hours a week, a FTC for 12 months and you will be working remotely.
The Role
Finance
Prepare biweekly payment runs and enter data into the Quick Books accounts system. This will involve
- accurately allocating invoices to both departments/projects and nominal ledgers
- Ensuring that invoices are correctly authorised in accordance on budget holders approval limits.
Handling and responding to supplier queries
Bank reconciliations
Credit Card reconciliations
Maintaining the fixed asset register
Assist in preparing donor reports including a monthly budget Vs actual report.
Assist in preparing Audit Schedules
Electronic filing of documents.
Ensure that proper internal controls are followed for all transactions.
Administration
Ordering New starter equipment.
Inputting (contact) details into Sales Force.
Assist the Finance Director with correspondence with suppliers, Legal and other professionals.
The Candidate
Experience in purchase ledger
Bank reconciliations
Donor reporting
Budget Vs actual reporting
Keeping and maintain records. S/he must be highly organised as the work will entail a huge amount of electronic record keeping
Must have experience in Quick books (preferably the online version).
Must be able to able to work unsupervised and work well across the teams of the organisation. The post holder must be ACCA Part 1 qualified (or equivalent) and studying towards full qualification.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
The main purpose of this exciting role is to support the CEO in managing stakeholders and to support the Senior Administrator in running the office and organising internal and external meetings.
Main duties:
Manage the CEO diary/in-box
Organising Quarterly Steering Group Meetings
Early, timely and accurate notification of meetings to participants
Drafting/Collating/proofing reports for CEO sign-off
Ensuring timely dispatch of papers and meeting notification
Organising venue/hospitality/access
Taking minutes, editing drafts and getting sign-off
Following up on actions
Liaising with the Service Administrator on the production of monthly and quarterly reports.
Organising Quarterly Advice Lewisham Forum
Maintaining the database of voluntary sector partners
Organising the annual Client Survey
Organise team meetings including 1st & 3rd Wednesday meetings:
Ensuring meetings in diaries and early/accurate notification
Organising training sessions
Agreeing a draft agenda with the CEO's/Advice Services Manager
Co-ordinate internal/external meetings for the CEO including booking rooms, notifying participants, collating documents, receiving guests
If you have the above skills and experience, please
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Are you a facilities professional looking for your next career challenge?Are you available immediately for 3 days per week?
Prospectus is thrilled to be working on behalf of a compelling organisation looking for a solid Facilities Coordinator to be responsible for their front of house, HR, IT and central facilities services. This role has a chance to become a full time permanent position.
The role will initially be home based and early focus will centre on planning strategy around the reopening of the office and implementing safeguarding in the workplace in response to Covid-19.
Reporting to the Corporate Services Manager, the successful candidate will co-ordinate the provision of our client's office facilities. Within the delivery of facilities functions, the post holder will be responsible for health and safety and fire safety checks, will be the main key holder of the London Office and will coordinate facilities for three hubs across the UK. The new Facilities Coordinator is also expected to undertake occasional reception duties and to be an ambassador of the brand too.
We are looking for a person with a proven track record in a facilities support role, as well as a certain exposure to the delivery of organisational facilities projects and office relocations. To be successful, you will have outstanding attention to detail, a strong collaborative attitude and great interpersonal skills. The ability to work effectively under pressure and exceptional organisational skills are crucial too.
To apply, please submit a copy of your CV; cover letters are not required at this stage.
A full job description will be provided to candidate shortlisted by Prospectus.
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Job title: Adviser
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Responsible to: Ask Us Anything Manager
Location: Elmwood Centre, 277 London Road, Mitcham CR4 3NT, also likely home working arrangements with frequent travel throughout the London Borough of Merton. A driver with access to own car is essential.
This role is funded by a grant from the City Bridge Trust
Role Purpose:
The role will provide information and advice, including casework, in a wide field of subjects, including welfare benefits, housing, health, community care, and local services, to older adults (65+) across the London Borough of Merton. Despite the rapidly evolving situation due to Covid-19 we anticipate that the role will deliver support face to face at our centre, in client’s homes, on the phone and by email.
Summary of Duties:
- To respond to enquiries, providing high quality information and advice to older adults across multiple channels including face to face, clinics, home visits and telephone
- To explore the needs of older people holistically, identifying options and follow up actions
- To perform benefit checks using our benefits calculation programme
- To support clients with forms and applications for benefits and other relevant matters such as accessible transport schemes e.g. Blue Badge, Taxicard, Dial-a-Ride
- To act as the client’s representative where required
- To complete case records and follow up actions on our confidential database
- To collect and report monitoring information
- To work with the Ask Us Anything Manager to support and train volunteers
- To liaise with external partner agencies in order to promote, develop and deliver the service
- To deliver outreach work and support events as required
Person specification
Experience
- At least 2 years’ experience of providing information and advice to the general public. Experience of face to face service delivery is desireable
- Experience of researching information from written and digital sources
- Experience of working with statutory (NHS, Local Authority, DWP etc.) & voluntary sector organisations
- Experience of working in a team
Knowledge
- Strong knowledge in at least one of the following: housing, health, community care, money and benefits. Knowledge of local services in Merton is useful but not essential
- Understanding of the challenges faced by older people in accessing advice and information (sensory, cognitive, mobility etc.)
- Willingness to undertake and update knowledge and skills with training
Skills
- Strong communication skills with an ability to relate to people at all levels and from a variety of cultural backgrounds and those who may be vulnerable or distressed
- Ability to work competently across organisational boundaries
- Ability to organise your own work to ensure that priorities and deadlines are met
- Strong numeracy skills
- Ability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive case notes and letters
- Excellent IT skills particularly Microsoft word, email, Internet, and management database, such as Charity Log
- Proven ability to function well, and contribute to, teamwork
Other requirements
- An enhanced criminal records bureau check will be required in this post
- An ability to undertake home visits for housebound and older people requiring travel across the borough
- Due to the nature of the role, a driver with own car is essential
Please read the Recruitment Pack for full details.
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Are you a leader working in campaigns who wants to change the world? Are you passionate about social justice and feminism? We are looking for a creative and highly collaborative individual to lead the Women in Prison Campaigns and Public Affairs team. You will be taking us to the next level of influence, creating powerful platforms for women with experience of the criminal justice system to lead change and strengthen the women's centre movement.
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Are you interested in working for a Charitable Foundation that makes a difference to the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds?
Do you want to work for an organisation that positively looks to support causes that others might shy away from, tackling some of the most difficult social challenges in the UK today?
Do you have excellent Salesforce administrator-level skills, a flair for improving systems, a highly organised approach to your work, and enjoy communicating with a wide variety of people?
If so, we’d love you to join our committed Grants Team as our Grants and Digital Administrator!
Please note that whilst this role is being advertised as home based as well as within the City of London, this is in direct response to Covid-19 precautions. Any candidate would need to be able to (public health advice permitting) attend work in the office on a regular basis going forward.
About the Leathersellers’ Company
As one of the oldest Livery Companies in the City of London, working for the Leathersellers’ Company Charitable Fund offers an exciting opportunity to discover more about England's heritage and history and to look to the future focusing on philanthropy and fellowship.
We donate around £3.4million each year to charities, schools and universities across the UK as well as supporting individual students. We support a broad range of activities from youth clubs to arts or singing in care homes; from helping refugees to homeless veterans and much more. Existing connections with six London schools, a number of universities, the armed forces and City groups have been built over decades (if not centuries) but we are also proud to hold open programmes to allow charities with no previous connection the opportunity of multi-year, core funding. We do not shy away from those tackling difficult social issues for the most vulnerable individuals in our society. The Leathersellers look to add value by not just providing funding but also making connections and sharing information as and when we can.
The Company has been an integral part of the City of London for almost 600 years. Working with us makes you a part of this rich history and key to its future.
About the role
We’re looking for an enthusiastic team player, passionate about enabling our funding to have the most positive effect on communities around the UK, to join our committed Grants Team. The primary focus of the role will be to support the operational efficiency of the team as well as manage key communications with both internal and external stakeholders.
About the person
You will be a team player who can demonstrate excellent communication skills (written and verbal), Salesforce experience, initiative and the ability to be flexible, as you will be working in a busy office environment. You will be a quick learner and have a passion for continuous improvement, keen to contribute your ideas.
How to apply
If you would like to apply, please submit a CV and covering letter (up to two pages) outlining how you meet the skills and experience elements in the attached role specification and why you are a suitable candidate for the role. Applications must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 30th June in order to be considered. First round interviews will likely be held remotely in the following weeks, and a final interview in person after that.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We offer an attractive package, including a pension contribution equal to 15% of gross annual salary and a 35-hour week. Due to Covid-19 we are currently working remotely and foresee this being part of our working arrangements for some time ahead. Any candidate would however need to be able to (public health advice permitting) to attend work in the office at the Leathersellers' Hall on a regular basis going forward.
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