Closing Date: Midnight on 24/07/2020

Location: Can be based in any of our UK offices but must be willing to travel when required 

The Prince’s Trust recognises the huge opportunity to change and adapt technologically as an organisation to support our workforce and respond to the needs of young people at a time when they need us the most.

The Chief Technology Officer is a new role on the Executive Committee (ExCo) of The Prince’s Trust reporting to the UK Chief Executive. This is an exciting time of change for The Prince’s Trust as it is a crucial point in the evolution of the role of technology both in how we work with young people and in enabling our workforce.

In response to Covid-19 we have enhanced and developed our digital support for young people, the intention is to continue this innovation as part of a blended approach to further strengthen the Trust’s ability to help young people in a post-Covid world. The one thing that is certain is that the future has ambiguity – you must be comfortable with that ambiguity in leading the development of the digital technology strategy for all our Stakeholders.

For more information and the full breakdown of responsibilities and requirements, please go to our website.

Who are ExCo?:

ExCo are responsible for the leadership, strategy and priorities of the organisation, for the delivery of the business plan and budget, and for the overall-day-to day running of The Prince’s Trust. ExCo comprises of the UK CEO, Deputy CEO, Chief Financial Officer, Director of People and Learning, Director of Fundraising, and the Group General Counsel.

As our Chief Technology Officer, you will be accountable for all technical digital resources of The Trust and will provide long term direction and leadership for the use of technology.

Why we need a Chief Technology Officer:

This year we aim to support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven core programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper. 

We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

Perks for working at The Trust:

• Great holiday package. 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave. Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Benefits platform. Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

We are committed to equality and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 421 

As the Schools Project Officer you will further develop the Lambeth Young Carers’ Schools Project.Funded by the Walcot Foundation, our young carers schools project aims to reduce the negative impacts of caring on young carers’ education, thereby increasing the opportunities to reach their potential.  The project has 3 core elements:

• A programme of awareness raising in schools targeting both staff and pupils, delivered through assemblies and workshops for school staff.
• A programme of peer support groups taking place in schools to enable young carers to connect with others in the same situation and share their experiences in a supported environment, reducing their sense of isolation and creating the opportunity for new friendships to develop.
• Intensive one to one support with a cohort of young carers who have the highest levels of need.

The project works with secondary school children aged 11 - 16 who are from low income households.

If you are looking for a fast paced, rewarding project that will make a lasting difference to young carers, we would love to hear from you. 

This post is 21 hours per week 

Closing date: Monday 20th July 2020 at 9am

Interview date: Tuesday 28th July 2020

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the Access Project as a University Access Officer: one full-time and one part-time position. 

Please specify which position you are applying for when you answer the application questions. 

Application Information:

• Applications close: 9am, Monday 20th July 2020
• Starting salary: £21,000 (plus £2,000 London weighting), rising by £1,000 after 6 months and £1,000 after 12 months subject to performance (Pro Rata)
• Contract: Part-time, permanent
• Working days: Three days a week. For two days a week the University Access Officer will be based in one of our partner schools in London. For the right candidate we can be flexible which days these are. The University Officer will be based in our London Office every Friday, this is not negotiable (The Dock, Tobacco Quay, Wapping Lane, London, E1W 2SF)
• Job Location: London
• Academic requirements: University degree or significant professional experience
• Interview date: Thursday 23rd July 2020. (All interviews will take place online and will consist of a panel based interview, a student facing activity and an in-tray task)
• Start date: Monday 17th August

About The Access Project

The Access Project is an innovative education charity that helps bright young people from disadvantaged backgrounds gain places at top universities. Our volunteers are trained and supported to be effective tutors who work with our students for an hour a week to raise their grades. In addition, a dedicated school-based staff member mentors the students so they have the knowledge and support to make strong university applications. Our results show this approach works.

About the role

University Access Officers manage the day-to-day running of the programme in The Access Project’s partner schools. They work closely with students, staff at all levels, tutors, and with the rest of The Access Project’s team to ensure that the delivery of the programme is optimised. The programme has been carefully designed with the intention that all interactions have a positive impact on a student’s chances of getting into a top university. It is the responsibility of the University Access Officer to deliver all the activities which make up our programme. This includes managing tutor and student pairings as well as delivering and recording in-school activities.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on the front line of addressing educational disadvantage, as well as benefiting from opportunities to become involved in the wider work of The Access Project as it continues to expand.

This is a challenging role, which involves a high level of organisation. It is well-suited to resilient individuals looking to pursue a career in education and/or the social enterprise/charity sectors. UAOs are the sole representative of The Access Project in school and therefore must be comfortable working alone (although they will build relationships and work closely with school staff).

All University Access Officers are line managed by a Programme Manager from The Access Project, who visits the school once per week for line management meetings, as well as being available via email and phone. Each school also nominates a Programme Supervisor, who focuses on the performance of their in-school programme.

Duties and responsibilities of our University Access Officers:

University Access Officers are the case managers for all key stakeholders who interact with the programme including students, tutors, teachers and TAP staff.

1. Students

• Building strong mentoring relationships with students to drive awareness of and enthusiasm for the programme.
• Delivering The Access Project’s programme of university support activities at the school, including one to one meetings, workshops and assemblies
• Assessing student progress towards being able to make successful university applications by uploading all interactions to our CRM system: Salesforce
• Recruiting students onto the programme in line with our student enrolment criteria
• Matching students with volunteer tutors
• Managing difficult conversations
• Monitoring student attendance to tutorials and devising innovative solutions to encourage attendance
• Using the schools’ existing reporting on students’ academic and pastoral progress to monitor the impact of tutorials, and intervene as appropriate
• Collecting and uploading various data sets relating to a student’s eligibility or performance on the programme. This ranges from consent forms to individual UCAS applications.

2. Tutors

• Building and managing relationships with tutors to ensure they have a positive experience of the programme, deliver good quality tutorials, and continue volunteering with us year-on-year
• Liaising with tutors and managing any day-to-day requests that they have regarding The Access Project or their tutee
• Managing tutor attendance to tutorials through weekly monitoring systems
• Observing tutorials and giving tutors any necessary feedback

3. School Staff

• Working with school staff to ensure their cooperation and timely completion of activities contributing to the smooth running of the programme.
• Chairing and presenting at termly school meetings with Senior Management to report on programme progress.

4. Other Activities

• University Access Officers are based in our partner schools, but they spend 1 day each week in The Access Project’s central office undertaking training, attending meetings, and feeding into internal projects to improve the quality of delivery of the programme.
• University Access Officers support the volunteering team by helping to deliver tutor training sessions, which take place on Saturdays and weekday evenings.
• University Access Officers will be required to support our Central Provision function including staffing our two annual university trips and our university society events.

5. Any other responsibilities reasonably deemed necessary by the Access Project’s Programme Managers or Director

Person specification

Essential characteristics and experience:

• Able to communicate and influence with impact at all levels. The role involves building relationships with staff, students and tutors on a one-to-one basis and presenting information to/running workshops with groups of students and teachers: The University Access Officer will need to be professional, articulate and credible in a range of situations.
• Able to deliver projects and manage administration. The University Access Officer will need to be able to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Able to effectively time manage. The role has a complex and varied workload, involving autonomous working and team-working, and managing tasks over different periods of time. The University Access Officer will need to be able to plan their time effectively to complete all tasks to pre-set deadlines.
• Able to lead and manage change. The University Access Officer will be the key representative of the programme in school and will need enthusiasm and vision to make this a success.
• Passionate about educational disadvantage. This is a demanding role which requires University Access Officers to be committed to our mission and values (see below) and motivated by and engaged with the work of The Access Project and our partner schools.
• Resilient and adaptable. The University Access Officer will need to adapt to a fast-moving environment in school, and react to challenges and requests from students, staff and tutors.
• Skilled in stakeholder management. The University Access Officer will need to be able to build and maintain excellent relationships with school staff as well as our volunteer tutors.
• Able to work some Saturdays and evenings. The University Access Officers run training sessions for our volunteer tutors as well as staff our university society events, many of these take place on Saturdays and evenings. The University Access Officers are compensated for their time through an additional holiday allowance. There are some periods of the year where no Saturday or evening work is required.

Desirable

• Knowledge/experience of working and/or volunteering in schools or the education sector.

Please note, as a minimum requirement, applicants will:

• Have a university degree or significant professional experience
• Have the right to work in the UK

Covid 19

Please note: University Access Officers are currently working remotely to deliver the activities listed above. This is constantly under review and we cannot at this time confirm whether this role will be in-school or home-working at the start of the next academic year.

Notice period

University Access Officers can terminate their employment by giving written notice at least two months before the end of term in the autumn and spring terms, and at least three months before the end of the summer term. We highlight this as it is a standard notice period in schools but more unusual in the charity sector.

Safeguarding statement

"The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will expect the all volunteers and staff to share this commitment."

Essential characteristics

Applicants must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will expect the all volunteers and staff to share this commitment.

Disclosure of a Criminal Record

The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 does not apply to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment which involves working with children and young people must disclose any criminal record. If you are selected for appointment you will be subject to this procedure. All Disclosures are carried out in the strictest confidence and are made only in connection with your application for employment and for no other purpose. The application for an Enhanced Disclosure will be activated before your first day of work.

Guidance for candidates applying for a job with The Access Project. Please read this carefully before you start to fill in the application form.

General

• The application form plays a crucial part in the selection process, both in deciding whether you will be invited to an interview and at the interview itself. It is vital that you complete this form as fully and accurately as possible. We will not make any assumptions about your experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to do the job.
• Read the full vacancy details carefully before you start. All parts of the application form must be completed.

Application form

Complete this section fully. All successful applicants will be required to produce documentary evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK*. Verification of identity is required before confirmation of appointment.

Present or most recent employment

It is important to give full information, including the organisation you work in, or most recent employment if not currently working, full dates, address and explanation of any gaps in employment.

References

All appointments are subject to verification of employment and suitability of the candidate for the post applied for. We reserve the right to approach any previous employer for a reference and to verify their identity, but will request your permission before doing so. If you have experience of working with children please include this as one of your references.

Previous employment

Ensure that you put in full dates, names, addresses and your job title. Be careful not to leave any unexplained gaps. Details of part time and relevant voluntary work should also be entered.

Education, Qualifications and Training

• Ensure you give all the information requested, including dates, establishment where you studied and make clear the level of any examinations e.g. GCSE, GCE 'O' Level or 'A' Level or equivalents etc. and the grades you obtained. Also include here any skills training you have had. You will be required to produce original documentary evidence of any qualifications relevant to the job, and these will be detailed on the person specification.
• Proof of qualification is required before the appointment is confirmed.

The Access Project’s mission

We work with high-potential students from disadvantaged backgrounds, providing in-school support and personalised tuition to help them gain access to selective universities.

Our Aim:

The Access Project is an education charity that works with schools in which 30% or more of pupils are on free school meals (50% or more of students receive pupil premium), to pair graduate volunteers with disadvantaged students for weekly one-to-one tutoring and an intensive programme preparing students for university applications.

The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students’ grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university.

The Access Project has a network of over 1200 volunteer tutors and works with more than 1200 students in 28 schools in London and in the Midlands.

The Access Project’s values

• Community - We build a community of schools, volunteers and partner organisations that share a common vision.
• Motivation - We harness and reward motivation.
• Development - We promote a culture of excellence, improvement and innovation.
• Academic Excellence - We help students achieve their potential by matching them with tutors who have been given excellent resources and training.

Benefits

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications for all suitably qualified persons. However as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) individuals are currently under-represented within the organisation, which does not reflect our diverse student body, we would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates. All appointments will be made on merit.

• TAP offers:
  • A great working environment!
  • 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure.
  • PerkBox Perks - offering nationwide shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, freebies, learning and much more.
  • Employee Assistance Programme, a 24 hour helpline for staff
  • Online Medical assistance - access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day.
  • Interest-free travelcard loans
  • Cyclescheme loans
  • Employer’s pensions contributions (3%)
  • CPD options
  • TAP welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements
  • Monthly work-from-home days (when not in lockdown, obviously!)

Further information

Safeguarding statement

"The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will expect the all volunteers and staff to share this commitment."

Essential characteristics

Applicants must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will expect the all volunteers and staff to share this commitment.

Disclosure of a Criminal Record

The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 does not apply to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment which involves working with children and young people must disclose any criminal record.

References

All appointments are subject to verification of employment and suitability of the candidate for the post applied for. We reserve the right to approach any previous employer for a reference and to verify their identity, but will request your permission before doing so. If you have experience of working with children please include this as one of your references.

Previous employment

Ensure that you put in full dates, names addresses and your job title. Be careful not to leave any unexplained gaps. Details of part time and relevant voluntary work should also be entered.

Education, Qualifications and Training

Ensure you give all the information requested, including dates, establishment where you studied and make clear the level of any examinations e.g. GCSE, GCE 'O' Level or 'A' Level or equivalents etc. and the grades you obtained. Also include here any skills training you have had. You will be required to produce original documentary evidence of any qualifications relevant to the job, and these will be detailed on the person specification.

Proof of qualification is required before the appointment is confirmed.

Please ensure that you complete all of the application form questions. Resumes and CVs will not be considered.

TAP is a Living Wage Employer...

BIHR’s Operations Officer is an exciting new post which will focus on coordinating and delivering the operational administrative and financial support BIHR needs to support change through human rights with people, communities, public officials and policy-makers.

This role is integrated into the practical work of the BIHR team and coordinates key finance and administration operations, supporting the charity’s governance.

A passion for human rights and a commitment to ensuring the best possible operational support for our work is essential for this role. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone with a strong operational administration and finance background. Ideally you should have experience of working in a small charity, or a clear demonstrable interest in moving into this area.

This role will work very closely with the Senior Management Team: our Director and Policy and Programmes Manager (PPM). It is integrated into the delivery work our wider team, including Human Rights Officers (HROs).

MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

All staff members are required to deliver their wok in accordance with BIHR’s core mission, always acting in the best interest of the charity. A genuine commitment to supporting change through human rights across the UK is required at all times.

Deliver effective financial administration and management, ensuring robust policies and processes are in place to support the Director and Board

• Managing and administering the systems the regular processing of payments in and out (invoices, bills, expenses, etc.) in accordance with our schedule and the appropriate approvals, using Quick Books
• Management of bank accounts including regular reconciliations, investigations and administration
• Day to day management of relationship with BIHR’s retained independent accountants including monthly payroll, quarterly management accounts and cashflow adjustments
• Producing monthly financial monitoring and reforecasting, supported by the Director
• Producing quarterly financial and narrative reports, with the Director, for the Board of Trustees, and others purposes, as needed
• Providing high-quality, accurate and timely financial and operational information for funder reports
• Leading on the preparation of financial information for the annual report (Charity Commission and Companies House), working closely with the Director, retained accountant and appointed Independent Examiner
• Support the Director with the development of the annual organisational budget
• Use initiative to identify and make improvements to financial management and operational administration, as needed

Deliver high-quality internal and external communications, enabling BIHR to run smoothly and engage effectively with stakeholders

• First point of contact for general enquiries, managing email, telephone and mail contacts
• Key operational contact for BIHR’s services, including liaising with individuals booking our sessions or ordering resources, new potential partnership opportunities, and ongoing contacts for programmatic work
• Key point of contact for the administration of BIHR’s online communities of practice (using WordPress site) working closely with the lead HRO
• Ensuring the smooth running of BIHR’s websites, with proactive troubleshooting and, where relevant, liaising with our web support agencies and/or QMUL IT to pre-empt or resolve technical issues
• Relationship management with regular suppliers
• Relationship management with regular givers, corporate sponsors and donors, and, where appropriate liaising with Trusts and Foundations
• Support BIHR’s Strategic Framework brand rollout, ensuring it is used and applied consistently across the organisation
• Responsibility for internal information management and GDPR compliance, supporting the Director and wider team to maintain appropriate systems
• Responsibility for administrative coordination of BIHR’s QMUL course, including proactive liaison with the Law School around scheduling of classes, assessments and student appointments and feedback.
• When needed, supporting other staff with BIHR’s social media communications.

Provide administrative support and co-ordination to ensure effective and efficient delivery of BIHR’s information, learning and development sessions, programmes and policy work

• Leading on the logistical and financial arrangements of BIHR’s human rights support sessions, following content and relationship development by the PPM. This includes:
  • Responding to all initial requests and record keeping, liaising with the PPM on their involvement
  • Managing all logistical liaison, including online set up or venues, as appropriate and ensuring the BIHR facilitator’s requirements are met (including travel, IT, refreshments, invites, registrations, etc.)
  • Ensuring the distribution of any materials and any follow up materials
  • Responsibility for monitoring and evaluation work using SurveyMonkey (and other systems, where relevant), including ensuring evaluation forms are set up, distributed, completed and analysed following sessions
  • Processing of all financial elements, including setting up BIHR as a supplier, processing invoices and ensuring payments
• As above, delivering the administrative and financial aspects of programmes/ projects/ policy work delivered by HROs or PPM
• Coordinating the finalisation of information resources, including proofing, identifying and managing relationships with design and print suppliers, and leading the distribution of resources.
• Leading on monthly and quarterly analysis of the evaluation data, to support both programmatic and BIHR’s overall performance monitoring
• Scoping, sourcing and ordering of any equipment and services needed for BIHR to deliver its programmes / projects / policy work

Support robust and effective organisational environment and governance processes, working with the Director  

• Ensuring BIHR’s working environment(s) meet health and safety requirements, and are tidy, organised and inviting. In particular, whilst the organisation is working remotely, to ensure staff have access to necessary equipment and online systems.
• Organising and minuting monthly/other team meetings and keeping track of actions with PPM
• Supporting the Director to keep the organisation’s standard policies and procedures up to date in accordance with law and under regular review
• Leading administrative aspects of recruitment processes and inductions
• Servicing of quarterly (and other) Board meetings, including annual scheduling, reminders, and distribution of paperwork, and where required minute-taking.
• Working with the Director to ensure compliance in the organisation’s activities with all legal requirements in company, charity, employment, and other fields.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Essential 

Personal qualities

• Passionate commitment to BIHR’s mission and values and to working in the charity sector
• Strong team player with ability to get stuck in within a small organisation
• Efficient, reliable, flexible and collaborative working style
• Self-motivating with ability to work effectively from home as part of a virtual team and in an office environment

Role-related knowledge and experience

• At least 1 years’ experience of a similar successful role within a charity, or clear demonstrable commitment to this.
• At least 1 years’ experience of successfully working within a small organisation (under 15 employees) and a clear understanding of the operational responsibilities of working in such an environment.
• At least 2 years of direct work experience of coordinating administrative systems, including using initiative to review / change processes to improve operational outcomes, working primarily with online/cloud-based systems and some hardcopy systems.
• At least 2 years of direct experience of coordinating financial systems, including budgets and cashflow, and financial administration using accountancy software (Quickbooks or the ability to quickly become confident to use this package
• A good working knowledge of relevant compliance issues, particularly charity regulation, financial good practice, data management
• Experience of compiling information and data to produce monitoring and impact reports for internal and external audiences
• Excellent working knowledge of IT and a proactive approach to anticipating and resolving team IT issues, in particular:
• Daily use of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly high-level Excel skills
• Managing websites (WordPress and bespoke platform)
• Proactive approach to learning new software, apps and platforms
• Knowledge of other IT solutions to support effective operations in a small charity
• Experience of supporting human resources processes including recruitment administration and supporting the review and development of new policies etc.
• Experience of servicing a Board of Trustees or similar, including scheduling meetings, papers preparations, venue arrangements, minute-taking and follow up actions, making appropriate filings with regulators
• Experience of operational delivery for programmes work including organising training sessions and events (online and face-to-face) and resource development and distribution.
• Working knowledge of basic health and safety requirements and applying these within a small team
• Excellent numeracy skills, educated to a least a C grade in GCSE Maths (or equivalent).

Time management

• Ability to work to tight and multiple deadlines and prioritise workload, ensuring the highest standards of work
• A demonstrable commitment to accuracy and attention to detail in the completion of work
• The ability to work effectively from home and in the office

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal English language skills, with literacy skills at or equivalent to GCSE C grade English Language
• Experience of, or demonstrable commitment and transferable skills, to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, particularly
• People who are distressed and seeking advice, which BIHR does not provide, and people with a range of care and support needs accessing our services
• Community and public sector partners
• Suppliers of goods and services
• The ability to BIHR to external audiences, including on the telephone, at online meetings and in person

Desirable

• Recognised book-keeping or financial administration training or qualifications
• Direct experience of working in the social justice field and/or working to support people facing vulnerable situations
• Experience of supporting an organisational team to work remotely
• Understanding of use of social media to engage with different audiences

Do you want to be part of an organisation that fights for children every single day? Then join us as Resourcing Partner, working with hiring managers to develop and deliver innovative, best practice resourcing solutions to meet organisational priorities, drive behaviour and culture change and establish Save the Children UK as an employer of choice.

It is an exciting time to join the HR team at Save the Children UK. We are embarking on a significant departmental change to drive the delivery of first class service to our organisation. Our key focus is to deliver a more streamlined, efficient and consistent service that will enable the organisation to focus on its number one commitment; improving the lives of children around the world. As a result we have created a number of new  specialist roles within the HR team to drive forward the change within HR and the wider organisation, with a strong focus on improving our culture and supporting our people. Right now, we are looking for people who want to help build a leading HR function and establish a long-term approach to achieving these goals. So, if you want to join us on this exciting journey and play a key role in an organisation which fights for children every single day then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As Resourcing Partner, in this exciting new role at Save the Children, you will develop and deliver resourcing plans to ensure we have the right talent in the right place at the right time to deliver our ambitious objectives for children. You will partner with managers from across the organization to identify resourcing needs and you will implement strategies to build a pipeline of talented candidates. You will manage the resourcing process from start to finish, ensuring candidates get an excellent candidate experience throughout and providing support to hiring managers and HR colleagues in effective sourcing and attraction methodologies. In addition you will:

• Act as an expert point of reference within the HR team on all aspects of workforce resourcing

• Undertake assessment of external market insights and opportunities for direct sourcing

• Build and develop strong working partnerships with a range of key internal and external stakeholders

• Coach and facilitate the acquisition and development of skills and knowledge in others (managers and colleagues) so that they are better equipped to be self-reliant in managing resourcing matters

• Lead, implement or participate in projects in order to deliver organisational objectives as well as enabling appropriate changes in Resourcing policy or practice to take place.

To be successful you will have expert knowledge of professional workforce resourcing practice and procedure gained through a recognised professional qualification (or equivalent) as well as significant operational application and delivery experience. The ability to successfully navigate and resolve complex resourcing risks is also essential as is evidence of problem solving and applying judgement in a Resourcing context. In addition you will have:

• Evidence of working knowledge and practical application of workforce resourcing practice based on latest thinking, trends and developments

• An understanding and practical application of employment legislation and best practice in resourcing matters

• Strong project management planning and prioritisation skills

• Evidence of operational delivery skills with the emphasis on delivering high quality, customer orientated services to meet required SLAs and KPIs.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 19th July

The Human Resources Coordinator will be a core role within WGN. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, proactive support which contributes to the delivery of an efficient people orientated function. Ensuring all beneficiaries and stakeholders have an excellent experience of the service and WGN. As with all WGN team members, the Human Resources Coordinator will be responsible for actively contributing to a culture that values and respects diversity, learning, improvement, striving for quality and best practice.

The ideal candidate will have relevant in-depth experience in human resources operations and administration, with an up to date knowledge of employment law and understanding of best practice. She will have the ability to coordinate a sensitive and confidential people focused service confidently. She will also need to be resilient, collaborative and innovative in her approach and have a ‘can-do’ solution focused attitude.

WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement, an Employee Assistance Scheme and a commitment to learning and development.  

Interviews to be held on 28/07/2020.

This post is subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer. The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1

Job: Director of Finance & Resources

Reports to:  Managing Director

Location: Flexible, can be based anywhere in the UK

Salary: £52,460 - £63,976 + 5% pension

Hours:  35 hours/week (28 hours will be considered for the right candidate)

Contract: Permanent

We’re looking for a Director of Finance and Resources who would love to join an entrepreneurial organisation to help look after all of SSE’s assets; its people, its finances, its technologies, its facilities and its services contracts.

We can’t fix issues like poverty, climate change and ill-health alone. That’s why the School for Social Entrepreneurs exists. SSE helps 1,000 people a year develop the skills, strengths and networks they need to tackle society’s biggest problems. We run courses that equip people to start, scale and strengthen organisations that make a positive difference. But we are not a traditional school. Learning with SSE is inspiring, action-based and accessible.

As Director of Finance and Resources you will build on SSE’s existing operational capabilities and harness the potential of the finance and resources function in support of SSE’s strategic ambitions.

The role will be best suited to a collaborative leader who is comfortable working in a dynamic organisation across a number of workstreams, and who is as motivated thinking strategically as delivering operationally.

Our commitment to inclusion

Diversity is a fact of life. Inclusion is a choice and a practice – for organisations and individuals. At the School for Social Entrepreneurs, our aim is to drive inclusion into every area and activity of what we do: from access to programmes, to grant investment, to board, staff and partnerships.

However you identify, we would like to hear from you. In our commitment to continue to diversify our teams, freelance staff and programmes, we are particularly keen to hear from those who identify as: being from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds; LGBTQ+; and those with disabilities.

To apply, please see details in enclosed application pack.

Closing date: Midday on Friday 17th July

HR TEAM

The HR Function is responsible for attracting, selecting, developing and retaining high-quality medical and non-medical volunteers for MSF operations and MSF UK & Ireland office staff.

The department provides HRM support to both the MSF UK field staff and MSF UK and Ireland staff. It is actively involved in the international MSF HRM forum to promote best practice in the management and support of field staff in general and to provide more equal opportunities for UK field workers in particular. The department plays a pivotal role in building up and maintaining relationships with the UK medical community and networking with medical institutions.

In addition, the department is part of a larger ‘virtual HR department’ for Operational Centre Amsterdam (OCA) which comprises MSF UK/IE, MSF Germany and MSF Holland. Together the department works in partnership on all aspects of field related HRM.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(specific to field staff)

• Manage all practical arrangements for departing field staff, including: booking travel, obtaining visas, and ensuring all necessary documentation is in place, in line with the MSF procedures, and in consultation with the Human Resources Officers (HROs) and overseas counterparts where necessary
• Ensure that all paperwork for staff contracts, payroll, and benefits is in place and processed within necessary time frames and according to MSF policies. This includes processing expenses, contract commencement and conclusion, insurance enrollment and filing to ensure correct and transparent reporting
• Regularly update HR information systems (HRIS) (HR databases and Excel-based), the electronic and hard copy filing systems and other HRIS relevant to field staff, ensuring information on all field staff is accurate, complete, and processed confidentially in line with GDPR
• Act as first point of contact for field staff queries on administration of pay and benefits and routine HR matters (over the telephone, by email, and face-to-face) providing information and basic HR advice in line with organisational policy
• Together with the other HR Administrators act as first point of call for all public enquiries regarding working for MSF in the field
• Undertake all pre-employment checks as necessary, including but not limited to obtaining references and DBS certificates, and facilitating medical clearances as necessary
• Scale field staff CV’s rating their experience to determine their salary level
• Prepare standard employment letters for field staff as required. Work as a full member of the wider MSF UK HR team, assisting with HR projects/tasks as and when required

Relationship-building

• Develop and manage relationships with counterparts in the overseas offices - especially the Operational Centres’ (‘OCs’) field HR teams
• Work closely with overseas counterparts and the Field HR team to ensure a smooth process for UK staff departing to, and returning from, the field; use own initiative to troubleshoot and escalate any issues as necessary.
• Coordinate with various services providers to manage the departure/return of field staff (including, but not limited to: travel agent, couriers, healthcare service providers)
• Liaise directly with visa service provider, embassies and consulates to obtain visas for staff in collaboration with overseas counterparts as necessary. Developing and maintaining positive relationships with all parties

Use of resources

• Manage the administrative processes in the most cost-effective manner possible by making independent decisions regarding expenses in accordance with the policy, escalating exceptions appropriately
• Raise purchase orders for expenses related to the field staff and validate related invoices prior to approval by line managers
• Actively contribute to the revision of internal HR processes and the harmonisation of HR administration processes across the movement, updating process documents as necessary and suggesting improvements to day-to-day processes
• Support other HR team members by sharing knowledge, and best practice; contributing to the training of new team members.
• Support line managers within the UK office by referring them to the management tools and resources available
• Assist the HR Officer (Learning & Development) with preparative and administrative processes for the Welcome Days.
• Responsible for processing requests for Certificates of Coverage and Forms a for field staff where necessary, including liaising with the overseas section, preparing the relevant documents and submitting to the relevant authority

Analysis and initiative

• Collate key HR information, providing regular and ad-hoc statistics and reports to relevant people (HR Managers, HROs and the wider office) accurately and within the agreed timeframes
• Take responsibility for planning and prioritising workload, ensuring that tasks are completed within the agreed timescales, taking the initiative to adapt priorities as required by changing priorities ensuring that all staff depart to the field within the agreed timescales
• Continually revise communication and data-collection procedures to ensure compliance with UK law and to maximise effectiveness and utility for the HR team and field staff at all stages of their MSF UK employment lifecycle
• Support HR Managers and HROs with employee relations casework as required
• Disseminate information and documentation received from the field, OC’s and MSF UK relating to security, health and situation reports appropriately
• Ensure that departure processes are followed and all relevant documentation is filed, in accordance with MSF policy, and recorded in HRIS as necessary

Please note that this list is indicative of the key responsibilities of this role but is by no means exhaustive. MSF is an emergency organisation and a ‘can do’ attitude and flexibility to take on other related tasks is essential.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential skills and behaviors

• A systematic and organised approach with an ability to follow things through and adhere to strict deadlines
• Ability to work supportively and effectively within and across teams, and build good working relationships both in the office with colleagues overseas
• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision in a fast paced and demanding environment exercising good judgment and using own initiative
• Ability to plan, manage own workload, juggle priorities and work under pressure while maintaining efficiency, accuracy and adhering to strict deadlines
• Proven ability to write clearly and accurately produce, adapt and proof-read documents
• Confident interpersonal and clear communication skills
• Solid administrative experience, preferably in an HR department, including recruitment, preparing standard letters, documents and data inputting and filing
• Experience of supporting internal and external clients in a busy service-orientated environment
• Sound understanding of the role of Human Resources within a wider organisation
• Consistently high degree of accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills, proficient use of email systems, filing systems, internet research, and office intranet/data systems
• Ability to deal with people at all levels and from all backgrounds
• Responsible attitude to dealing with sensitive and confidential information, and awareness of GDPR
• Willing to continually update own skills and knowledge across a range of HR-related subjects
• Commitment to the aims and values to Médecins Sans Frontières

Please visit the MSF UK website for the full job description. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation by the closing date: 12 July 2020, 11.59 pm (BST).  

JOB PURPOSE

To provide a comprehensive, effective and efficient best practice UK and International human resources (HR) service to support the provision of people management services.

To support the development of high performing, motivated teams within Amnesty International's head office in London and our regional and local offices globally in Americas, Asia, Africa, Europe, as allocated to you.

To further support Amnesty International sections as and where they are supported internally by the International Secretariat.

ABOUT YOU

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To provide advice to a diverse client group with all queries regarding their employment in London and regional office locations.
• Manage employee relations cases as directed by HRBP (disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, performance management, flexible working requests and maternity, paternity and parental leave) using region specific employment legislation.
• To deputise for the HRBP's in their absence when required.
• Support and provide comprehensive employment advice to staff impacted by internal processes.
• To review and update the policies and procedures of the organisation in line with employment legislation and business requirements as directed by the HRBP's.
• To ensure all contractual changes for starters, leavers and transfers ensuring all KPI's are met and required paperwork is accurately completed.
• To manage all processes relating to payroll are implemented globally.
• To advise relevant stakeholders on areas such as specific payroll, pension and medical insurance providers.
• Draft employment contracts, employee handbooks (where relevant) in consultation with staff, members of the trade union and relevant Programme Directors.
• To accurately update the HRIS system, with staff records including salary increments, benefits administration and carry out regular audits to ensure staff eligibility for benefits.
• Generate reports from HRIS to aid with metric reporting and ensuring KPIs.
• To work closely with colleagues in recruitment and global mobility to ensure streamlined selection and on boarding processes.
• To manage Occupational Health referrals for all locations. Identify and refer complex cases to the HRBP or HR Director
• Involvement and lead (where appropriate) in ad hoc HR projects which form part of the annual HR imperatives and galvanise change programmes globally. streamlined selection and on boarding processes.
• Generate relevant admin in support of the above from generating purchase orders, to ensuring accurate documentation is issued to staff and submitted for payroll. From generating redundancy figures to reviewing accurate retention of information.
• This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

For a full Job Description, please follow this link :

N.B. This vacancy requires candidates who are immediately available, and we will consider applications in the order they are received.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a fixed term contract to support the People and Organisational Development team in providing accurate, proactive, customer focused and comprehensive HR Administrative support service in our London and Regional offices. Amnesty International is undergoing a significant period of change and the HR Administrator will be involved in providing support to a variety of change projects.

ABOUT YOU

This role requires excellent administrative skills with the ability to prioritize work to meet strict deadline. Knowledge of HR processes and practices and demonstrable capability and aptitude for working with a HR information system in an automated environment is desirable.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the first point of contact for administrative queries providing basic information, signposting, or escalating queries appropriately to other team members for resolution
• Provide timely and accurate administrative support to the HR Advisory team
• Draft and issue letters relating to contract changes, salary, absence management and leavers - update payroll with these changes as required.
• Work closely with the HR advisory team and the Intranet Manager to ensure all HR policies, guidelines and key information are kept up to date on the Nolwazi (intranet).
• Administer employee benefits such as the cycle scheme, season ticket loan, childcare allowances/vouchers.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in a customer facing role in an office environment
• Knowledge of HR processes and practices and demonstrable capability and aptitude for working with a HR information system in an automated environment is desirable
• Excellent administrative skills including ability to prioritize work to meet strict deadline
• Accuracy, attention to detail, initiative and the ability to follow instructions
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office, and databases.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Able to communicate with tact and diplomacy
• Works on own initiative but can also adhere to procedures and systems
• Able to work in a manner that is consistent with the organisation's core behaviours and competencies
• Willingness to suggest changes to systems and ways of working to improve efficiency

Liberty is a high-profile campaigning organisation that has been fighting for human rights and civil liberties for more than 80 years. We are independent and unshakeable. Our principles are guided by evidence and expertise – not political agenda, profit or popular opinion. We are not afraid to speak uncomfortable truths or challenge intolerance, injustice or abuse of power wherever we find it – but we always treat people with respect. We inspire and empower others to defend their own rights and the rights of their family, friends and communities. Together, we use our voice in courtrooms, in the news, on the streets and in politics to demand and deliver lasting change to benefit the many and the most vulnerable.

Liberty works on a diverse array of issues, including non-discrimination, migrants’ rights, protest, privacy, digital rights, free speech, police misconduct and access to justice. We are a uniquely multi-disciplinary team, working to achieve change through a powerful combination of lobbying, communications, strategic litigation, campaigning, journalism, member activism and providing free advice and information to the public. Liberty has been standing up for people and holding the powerful to account since 1934, and is needed now more than ever.

Liberty is currently recruiting an Advice & Information Officer for a 6 month fixed term contract to work as part of our wider Advocacy Team. Advice & Information Officers are responsible for, processing and responding to requests for legal advice and assistance from members of the public, producing public information resources on human rights law, and identifying suitable queries to refer to our in-house lawyers. They are also responsible for the recruitment, training and supervising of legal volunteers and give talks in schools, community groups etc. on Liberty’s main campaigning objectives. The Advice and Information team is also responsible for developing and managing Liberty’s online advice hub.

The successful candidate will be legally trained, holding at the very minimum an LLB, GDL or equivalent qualification. Your research skills must be of a very high standard and you must have had some former experience of legal advice provision.  

Liberty is striving to build a team that is truly inclusive. We welcome applications from marginalised groups, particularly people of colour, trans and non-binary people, older and disabled people. Your potential to learn and grow in the role is important to us, so even if you don’t have 100% of what we are asking for, we want to hear from you.

We are currently seeking a diligent, strategic thinker to undertake the role of Monitoring and Evaluation Adviser within our Accord, Policy and Learning (APL) team. We require an  individual who is confident in managing monitoring and reporting systems with a high attention to detail. You should be able to rise to new challenges with initiative, enthusiasm and with the ability to work well in a team.

Job purpose

At the programme level, to provide technical support to Programme teams and their partners, and APL team, in the development and implementation of their monitoring, evaluation and learning plans and systems.

At the organisational level, to support the Head of Monitoring and Evaluation in developing Conciliation Resources’ systems, skills and approach to design, monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting, and to embed these in organisational practice.

Essential knowledge, skills and experience

• Knowledge of a range of planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting concepts, tools and approaches.
• Some knowledge of one or more of the conflicts in which Conciliation Resources works.
• Some knowledge of organisational practices such as partnership working, value for money and organisational learning would be an advantage.
• Fluent English (essential).
• Experience of providing on-going support for processes of planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning. 
• Experience of applying and adapting different measurement and evaluation frameworks and techniques, such as the logical framework approach and theories of change.
• Experience of group facilitation and training support on monitoring, evaluation and learning issues.
• Experience of working with databases, handling diverse sources of information and maintaining accessible filing systems.
• Experience of revising and contributing to the drafting of substantive reports for external audiences.
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Experience of working across an organisation to influence others.
• Experience of handling a complex and varied workload where the need to re-prioritise is not unusual.
• Ability to collect, manage and analyse quantitative and qualitative data in a manner that is sensitive to conflict affected contexts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Confidence in managing and maintaining monitoring and reporting systems with an eye to accuracy and detail.
• Strong commitment to and experience of team working.
• Appreciation of issues of confidentiality, cross cultural working and political sensitivity. Initiative, enthusiasm and a problem-solving approach to new challenges.
• Computer literate including good working knowledge of Office software packages.

Desirable knowledge

• Other languages desirable (in particular Spanish, French, or Russian).                                

The postholder will safeguard management and be responsible for the organisation-level delivery of the safeguarding strategy. They will also be responsible for overseeing safeguarding training and ensuring that workforce and partners are trained appropriately, as well as for ensuring that safeguarding due diligence processes are followed with partners.

Responsibilities

• Assess safeguarding risks within the organisation, including programmes, projects and roles
• Maintain Safeguarding Policy ensuring it is fit for purpose and meets sector standards
• Build the capacity of staff and partners to understand safeguarding, recognise safeguarding concerns and react appropriately in line with organisational policy
• Participate in safeguarding investigations as appropriate and where necessary

Qualifications

• Experience of safeguarding and protection work for a public body or voluntary organization for both children and adults in vulnerable circumstances
• Track record of providing effective safeguarding advice and guidance
• Up to date knowledge of the latest legislation and best practice in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding as it relates to an organisation operating globally and working directly with beneficiaries

Location: Remote working

Job type: Maternity Cover - 21 hours per week

Leap Confronting Conflict is looking for a part time Finance Officer to carry out all financial administration for the organisation as maternity cover. We expect that this role can be fully undertaken remotely working from home. Some attendance for meetings or training may be required at our Head Office in Finsbury Park, London.

The role is part of the Finance and Resources Team. The Finance Officer (Maternity Cover) will support the Director of Finance and Resources to produce accurate and timely management accounts which will provide the basis for on-going analysis of the organisation’s financial performance against budget.

The role will support the Income Team by reporting donation information. This role will also work with the Delivery Team to provide delivery cost breakdowns and arrange payment of expenses for delivery.

You will be have strong financial literacy and understanding of charity finances, an AAT Qualification, part-qualified ACCA or CIMA, or be willing to undertake this,  and the ability to use accounting software, preparing payroll reports and financial statements for the organisation and share Leap's values and ethos and committment to Leap's vision.

Benefits: 

In response to COVID-19, all of Leap’s current activity is managed remotely with nearly all staff working from home. To support this, Leap provides all our staff with the necessary equipment and software to work effectively from home. Leap is actively enabling a number of roles to continue to work remotely beyond the pandemic and this role will be a home based role.

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part time Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need.