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The Sentencing Academy is a research and engagement charitable organisation dedicated to developing understanding of sentencing in England and Wales and informing public debate. It promotes an evidence-based approach to sentencing and encourages effective sentencing practices that reduce re-offending, provide justice to victims, and promote public confidence. In line with our development plans and funding we have successfully secured we are pleased to offer a brand new role to help support and assist the growth of the charity.
About the Role
The post has responsibility for financial processing, HR support and operational administration liaising closely with staff, consultants, and external partners. This is an exciting new opportunity to assist the organisation during a period of growth and expansion helping to strengthen the activities of the charity.
About You
We are looking for a highly organised, self motivated, experienced administrator with a keen eye for detail. You will have excellent numeracy, IT and communications skills and enjoy working independently mostly on a remote basis and as part of a small team supporting the work of your colleagues. You will have a flexible approach, adapting to changing priorities, whilst maintaining accuracy and clarity in your communications. Delivery of your work is informed by a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion supporting your collaborative and co-operative work ethic.
What We Offer
The post is offered on a part time basis at 15 hours per week, initially as a fixed term contract till 1st May 2026 when it is hoped that this will be extended due to longer term additional funding. An attractive package is offered alongside flexible hybrid working arrangements with up to 2 days per month in the office based in London, reasonable travel expenses will be covered. The salary for a full time post at this level is £26,000 to pro-rata £10,400 per annum.
Sentencing Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
A job description, person specification and further information about the Sentencing Academy can be found in our recruitment pack attached
If you want to join the charity at this exciting period of growth and development and have the skills and experience we are looking for then please send across a copy of your CV and supporting statement (no more than two A4 pages) showing how you meet the criteria for this post and what you would bring to this role . Should you have any queries or questions about this position please contact Sarah McManus at Sentencing Academy
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FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY
OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR
Operations Department
London Office
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
The Operations Department of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking applicants for the position of Operations Administrator to provide day-to-day support in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of HRW’s London office and supporting staff in the United Kingdom. This is a one-year fixed-term, full-time position at 40 hours per week for parental leave coverage. This position is based in the London, and reports to the Director for European Operations, based in Geneva, Switzerland.
The successful candidate may have the option to work remotely, but will be expected to work from the office about 2-3 days a week. We aim to be as flexible and supportive as possible in both the recruitment for and onboarding of this position.
Responsibilities:
Finance
1. Act as the local Finance representative and assist with the implementation of Finance policies locally;
2. Answer and assist staff with finance queries;
3. Manage the bank accounts and cash flows for HRW London and for the UK Charitable Trust;
4. Establish and monitor the London office budget;
5. Record all monthly financial activity into the organization’s financial system’
6. Process financial transactions, including payroll, pensions, monthly bill payments, expense reimbursements and disbursements;
7. Run internal and external financial reports;
8. Process and track expenditures and revenue transactions;
9. Assist actively in preparing accounts analysis, soft closures, quarterly closes and year-end closes;
10. Work with financial service vendors such as auditors, accountants and governmental tax offices;
11. Plan prepare and coordinate with relevant stakeholders the annual audits of the UK entities; and
12. Complete local tax requirements.
Legal/Governance
1. Handle issues in relation to HRW’s legal, branch and charitable status;
2. Ensure compliance with local laws, and liaise with general counsel on issues related to corporate and governance laws, labor laws, charity, health and safety laws etc.;
3. In collaboration with the Finance Manager for Europe coordinate Board meetings of the UK Charitable Trust, liaise with board members, prepare and distribute all necessary documents, take minutes, and carry out other administrative duties related to Board coordination;
4. Ensure all entity information is updated on HRW’s entities database;
5. Work in coordination with the Director for European Operations and Finance to prepare inter-company transfers, and payment schedules; and
6. Process, track, and file inter-company transfers.
Human Resources
1. Act as the local HR representative and assist with the implementation of HR policies locally;
2. Respond to staff on general HR queries;
3. Maintain a good understanding and working knowledge of and compliance with local employment laws;
4. Assist with the recruitment, on-boarding and departure of local staff, fellows, consultants and interns;
5. Administer and process local employee payroll, pensions, health benefits and insurance;
6. Liaise and assist HR staff in headquarters with legal and HR audit issues locally;
7. Assist with updating the local Employee handbook with changes in local laws;
8. Liaise with local government offices, insurance and pension providers and other HR service providers;
9. Research and assist with immigration, visas and relocation of employees; and
10. Maintain a unified filing system and attendance management database.
Facilities Administration
1. Maintain the smooth and effective functioning of the office;
2. Handle general office maintenance and facilities issues;
3. Liaise with the landlord on issues relating to the premises;
4. Engage suppliers and providers and negotiate commercial and services contracts in a cost-effective manner;
5. Oversee office moves, configuration and space sourcing;
6. Answer general post, email and telephone enquiries;
7. Coordinate office social events and related logistics;
8. Maintain office security and protocols; and
9. Ensure office safety standards are in compliance with local regulations.
Information Technology
1. Liaise with IT/helpdesk to troubleshoot computer problems and back up and update network files as necessary; and
2. Liaise with IT or local phone service and internet provider to troubleshoot phone and internet problems.
Other
1. Carry out other duties as necessary.
Qualifications:
Education: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent training in business administration, nonprofit management, human resources, international relations, or a related field is required.
Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of operations or administrative experience, preferably in a global organization, is required. Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, nonprofit management, and/or human resources is highly desirable.
Related Skills and Knowledge:
1. Excellent organizational, administrative, analytical, and financial skills are required.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and attention to detail are required.
3. Self-motivation and the ability to take initiative, prioritize with minimal supervision, problem solve, and work independently as well as function as a member of a team with staff in multiple locations globally are required.
4. Ability to work well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously and working effectively toward deadlines is required.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is required; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
6. Proficiency in computer packages including MS Office applications is required.
7. Good judgment, discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.
Other:Applicants for this position must possess current UK work authorization.
Salary and Benefits:HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits.
How to Apply: Please apply immediately by visiting our online job portal and attaching a letter of interest and resume/CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Human Rights Watch does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide span of socio-economic backgrounds and perspectives on the world. Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer.
Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions.
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To create lasting change on important social issues such as poverty and homelessness, we need to communicate about them in ways which can shift hearts and minds and build a broad movement of people.
At FrameWorks UK, we know that when we change the story, we can change the world.
Our framing research shows how people think about important social issues. We use this knowledge to develop and test communications strategies to help organisations create positive change.
We are the sister organisation of the FrameWorks Institute based in Washington, DC. We are both not-for-profit organisations.
This Operations Manager role will support our small, high-performing team; strengthen our partnerships and projects; and deliver a programme of events to share our work. You will work on a range of projects that seek to improve communications on issues like access to justice, achieving health equity, and securing decent and affordable homes for everyone.
We would like to appoint an Operations Manager to work 4 or 5 days a week with 2 days a week spent in person with the team at our central London office (by Waterloo station). Beyond this, there is scope for flexibility.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated to support the team and our partners to create social progress. They will have previous relevant work experience in operations, admin, events or finance type roles, and will be brilliantly well organised, proactive, confident, and happy to take on a broad range of tasks.
The full time salary is £33,000-£37,000 (depending on skills and experience) per annum plus benefits including 27 days of paid annual leave and 6% employer pension contributions.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and manage our events programme
- Contribute to the management and delivery of our projects
- Support new project development and partner relationships
- Provide administrative support
- Develop and maintain our financial operations
- Manage our website
- Manage and build our social media channels and contact database
- Develop our internship programme
You can download the full job description for this role below, along with the person specification and application instructions. The deadline for applications is 12th April.
We are especially keen to attract applications from Black and other ethnically minoritised people. Therefore we would appreciate all applicants completing a monitoring form (downloadable below and on our website) so we can see if we are reaching a diverse range of candidates. This form will be separated from your application on receipt and stored anonymously.
The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Project Officer to support our Programmes England Team.
Deadline: 5 pm 24 March 2024
Location: London
Salary: Starting salary 31,350 plus £3,285 London Weighting pro rata
Hours: 16 hours per week (0.5 Full-time equivalent)
Contract type: This is a fixed-term, part-time role for 12 months
This exciting Project Officer role will support the planning and day-to-day delivery of the Creating Connections Project, funded by the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) Suicide Prevention Grant. The Project Officer will work closely with the Creating Connections Project Manager and other Project Managers to expand our existing peer support projects, adapting them with a lens on suicide prevention. They will also be closely involved in developing workforce development training and other awareness-raising activities aimed at local decision-makers and those who commission services for young parents.
What does the role involve?
- Support with adapting existing materials to ensure there is a suicide prevention lens
- Support with delivering peer support groups to young parents and young people in education settings
- Consultation, workforce development and other awareness-raising activities
- Support with internal and external communications
What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?
- Experience of supporting Project Teams working with multiple workstreams
- Excellent relationship management skills and ability to work collaboratively
- Strong commitment to the issue of mental health and knowledge of the different challenges and inequalities in the lives of young people
- Ability to work flexibly and at pace.
Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
How to apply
If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please complete and submit your application below. Please ensure you attach an up to date CV and statement of suitability answering all points of the person specification. Applications will close at 5pm on Sunday 24th March and we are unable to accept late applications. Interviews are planned on 28th of March.
We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.
If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing). We have moved to a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and the rest working from home.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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You’ll have an active role providing LGBTQ+ affirmative support and empowering LGBTQ+ community members with the opportunity to work innovatively & responsively to current issues & concerns impacting theLGBTQ+ community. You will raise the visibilty and inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in local decision making and enhance thier voice.You will have the opportunity to work with other organisations and lead the work of our LGBTQ+ community forum. You will work within our LGBTQ+ community events, forum and group support services. In this role you will have opportunity to develop, support & deliver community activities & events; design, administer, & facilitate group programmes, sessions and workshops; provide LGBTQ+ affirmative support & awareness raising; support & empower LGBTQ+ community members; promote, market & administer services & events; plus support & supervise sessional staff & volunteers.
Full time: between 30-37 hours a week subject to successful applicants’ preference
You must be available to work a Tuesday evening, plus occasional other evening and/ or weekends, if required.
N.B. Initially you will work remotely, via online home-based working whilst we relocate to new premises in East London
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Do you love engaging with the community?
We have an exciting opportunity within our Learning & Practice Hub who are seeking to develop a team of 3 Community Outreach Development Workers to join our Agbero2100 London programme.
At the centre of this work will be the support and development of six Black led venues across the boroughs of Haringey, Lambeth, and Southwark. The 3 Community Development Outreach Workers will each have primary responsibility for maintaining effective relationships with four of the six centres. It is expected that the Community Development Workers will hold, develop, and guide the centres through a process of growth over the lifetime of the programme.
As well as specific responsibility for the work in each centre, the Community Development Worker will be responsible for developing a range of interventions across each of the boroughs, and for initiating and supporting London wide training events and activities.
Applicants are required to send a cover letter and CV.
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Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Ygam is seeking a proactive, adaptable, creative, resilient individual, who has the ability to work remotely, autonomously and as part of a team. They must have outstanding communication skills, be highly organised, and an excellent team player.
The post holder will be an active member of our programmes team and will work across our portfolio of programmes, particularly focusing on our Parental Engagement Programme.
They will be responsible for regional stakeholder engagement, developing relationships and promoting Ygam training across the UK. They will recruit suitable delegates to workshops, working closely with a range of organisations and families.
They will provide training both face to face and online and will be responsible for the delivery of our assured workshops and promoting the work of Ygam at conferences and events.
They will be able to demonstrate the impact of this work by working with organisations to collate case studies and evidence to support the programmes achievements.
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