Together We Make A Difference

At Leonard Cheshire we support individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability.

2 key aspects of this work are led by our Partnerships and Technology Directorates.  Our Partnerships team manages our corporate and voluntary sector relationships, supports our 10,000 volunteers, provides training and consultancy and delivers confidence building, digital inclusion and employment programmes for people with disabilities, supporting over 7,000 people each year.  We support individuals to get out and about, fulfil their ambitions and live the independent lives they want.  We do this by partnering with organisations who share our vision for us all to play our part in creating a fair and inclusive society.

We are midway through a multi–million pound technology investment programme to enhance the quality of service experienced by all those we support in our 150 UK services, as well as to upgrade the technology across our organisation.  Technology also has the power to transform the lives of disabled people. Through assistive equipment and technology, we run pioneering projects through our Director of Assistive Technology that can have a huge impact on confidence, independence and choice.

About the Role

In this role you will organise and provide a comprehensive, confidential PA service to 3 of our Directors.  You will act as the first point of contact for them and prioritise actions.  You will manage the day-to-day administration of their office and undertake specific areas of responsibility including managing assigned projects.

You will work closely and in cooperation with other members of the team and with Directors PAs in other teams across Leonard Cheshire.

About You

You will have significant and demonstrable experience of working in a PA/administrative role, directly supporting senior colleagues within a busy team.  You will enjoy working as part of a team, delivering on shared objectives, and be able to build relationships and establish rapport with many people.  You will have an organised and methodical approach to managing work and to delivering to timescales.

We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire who are excited by this opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.

What we Offer
•  Fair and competitive pay rates
•  A generous employer contribution to a company pension scheme with additional life cover
•  Substantial annual leave, with the option to buy or sell leave
•  Access to a cash health plan at favourable rates
•  A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
•  Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed

A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

This is a critical role that offers the chance to help shape and drive Mothers’ Union’s voice across a range of digital, social and print channels. Working closely with colleagues and members across the UK, and at times around the world, you will be confident in researching and creating brilliant content that fully brings the impact of our work to life.

Whilst you will be the primary internal web editor and responsible for SEO and Analytics, you will also understand digital and print content strategies. You will be similarly confident in producing e-newsletters and using social media to manage campaigns whilst measuring reach and effectiveness. You will also bring excellent video production and editing skills, from iPhone to Premier.

You will need to be able to forge strong working relationships within the Fundraising and Communications team, across the organisation and with members. You will have a creative approach and self-starting ability to be creative with limited resources, whilst regularly evaluating your own performance to build on strengths and identify areas to improve.

About you

• Experience of working in a membership organisation with multiple members and/or affiliated membership (and/or related experience that you can demonstrate).
• Experience of working in the faith sector (and/or related experience that you can demonstrate)
• Able to demonstrate how you have made a difference with communications and digital marketing in different working (or voluntary work) scenarios (Or with related experience)
• Able to work autonomously and collaboratively with the confidence to present your ideas as part of a learning and sharing working culture. (Or willing to learn)
• Able to measure and evaluate the impact of your work in line with that of the Fundraising and Communications Team and deliver on performance targets. (Or willing to learn)

Benefits

As an employee of Mothers’ Union you will have access to a wide range of benefits including 28 annual leave days, including bank and public holidays, plus five additional Mothers’ Union specific days.

How to apply

To apply, please provide an up to date CV and covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) that succinctly demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role, referring to the following headings from the job description:

• Key accountabilities

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience

• Characteristics and skills

About Scope

Scope is a major UK pan disability charity that is embarked on a programme of fundamental change to deliver its goal of ‘Everyday equality’ for disabled people. Continuing to develop a high-performing finance team is critical to delivering our goal.

About the role

We are recruiting for 3 part-time (21 hours per week) Executive Assistants to support our Executive Leadership Team. You must be able to work on a Monday and we will consider flexible working hours. You will be providing complex administrative support to our Directors, to ensure they are able to function effectively and participate fully in the corporate leadership of Scope. Our work is busy and fast paced: this role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining pro-active and reactive work and thrives on variety and a fast pace in their working life.

About you

You will have strong experience of working as an assistant at Director level, excellent writing and speaking skills and be able to build relationships with a diverse range of people. You will have exceptional attention to detail and be able to solve problems and improve internal administration processes.  You will manage a complex workload in a busy environment. Key to your success will be the ability to handle confidential information, managing projects and sensitive matters with tact and diplomacy, and spotting issues before they arise.

To apply

We offer an excellent benefits package including flexible working, 27 days’ holiday and generous pension. 

As a disability equality charity, Scope strives to make all opportunities to get involved as inclusive and accessible as possible. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We will consider any reasonable adjustments and flexible working arrangements that make this role more accessible.

Closing date for applications: 06 Jan 2020 

Bishopsgate Institute is looking to appoint a Chair of Trustees, either from internal or external applicants. This position is not remunerated.

Our Chief Executive has established a powerful vision for the continuing development of the Institute into a revitalised cultural space for learning and performance within the heart of the City of London.

We are looking for a Chair of Trustees to support the delivery of the business plan (to 2024/25). During their term, they will work with the Board and the CEO to ensure the necessary resources and infrastructure are in place for the next phase of the Institute’s plan.

We seek someone whose passion, professional expertise, extensive networks and commitment to the mission of the Institute will support us in advocating for our work.

Chair of Trustees

We are a charity (The Bishopsgate Foundation) with specialist archive collections, running courses for adults, talks and debates, lectures, dance, concerts and other performances. Applicants will have experiences and skills in a number of areas, ranging across arts and cultural partnerships and collaborations, venue management, adult learning, strategic financial and commercial management, marketing and digital audience data management, connecting with audiences in the digital space, endowment property management, HR and fundraising.

We are particularly keen to hear from people who are interested in working in new and innovative ways.

The Chair has responsibility for the governance of Bishopsgate Institute, enabling the Board to develop its capacity and capability for good governance, ensuring a focus on its charitable purposes and enhancing the Institute’s Endowment to achieve these purposes in the present and the future. The Chair, along with the Chairs of the Finance & General Purposes and Programme Committee, liaises informally with the Chief Executive on behalf the Board.

Requirements

The Chair of the Trustees must have substantial experience as a charity trustee. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in a leadership role for a publicly accountable institution, an ability to think strategically and well-honed communication skills that enable them to act as an ambassador for the Institute. An understanding of and enthusiasm for cultural provision of the kind provided by Bishopsgate Institute is desirable, as is financial literacy.

We expect our new Chair to allocate time to support to the Chief Executive, maintain contact and work closely and collaboratively with fellow trustees, as well as with other individuals within and beyond the Institute. Ideally, the Chair of Trustees would attend all committee meetings, in addition to chairing the full Board meetings.

Our trustees, including the Chair, serve an initial term of 3 years and a maximum term of 5 years. The position of trustee is not remunerated.

Your application

Please download the full apllication pack from our website.

To apply, email us with your CV and a one-page letter outlining your interest in Bishopsgate Institute, the contribution you hope to make as Chair and your relevant skills and experience by Sunday 19 January 2020. We are not accepting applications from search agencies. We anticipate inviting shortlisted candidates to a panel interview in mid-February 2020 with a view to successful applicants joining us from May 2020, once references and background checks have been completed.

TITLE: Head of Development and Engagement
GRADE: £35,000 per annum
CONTRACT: 12 months
RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Executive
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Development Officers, Policy and Partnership Officer and Engagement Officers

Community Southwark (CS) is the main provider of support to the voluntary and community sector in Southwark. We are looking for a Head of development and Engagement to play a leading role in providing strategic support to develop a resilient voluntary and community sector in Southwark and to develop and support relationships with the voluntary, public and private sector.

We are looking for a committed team player who will provide support and direction to the development and engagement teams and their associated projects and who, as part of the management team, will contribute to the development, implementation and review of the organisation’s strategic and operational plans.

PURPOSE OF JOB

• To provide strategic support to develop a resilient voluntary and community sector in Southwark
• To develop and support mutually beneficial relationships with the voluntary, public and private sector
• To provide support and direction to the development and engagement teams and their associated projects
• As part of the management team to contribute to the development, implementation and review of the organisation’s strategic and operational plans

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive and support partnership working to build a resilient voluntary and community sector
o Generate and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders to ensure Community Southwark works strategically with the public sector (and others) to support and develop a resilient voluntary and community sector.
o Be the principal contact point and proactively seek out relationships with funders, public service providers and other appropriate agencies to secure funding opportunities for Community Southwark (CS) and the local voluntary and community sector.
o Oversee the development and delivery of Provider Led Groups and other means of voluntary and community sector representation.
o Oversee the development of the Southwark Food Action Alliance and work with Public Health to push forward progress activity on the Food Security Action Plan.
o Oversee the National Lottery Community Funded project bringing together Patient Participation Groups and Tenants and Residents Associations to improve their communities.
o Assist the Council/ Partnership Southwark in the development, review and implementation of borough wide policies, strategies and funding programmes designed to support the voluntary and community sector in Southwark.

Supporting the voluntary and community sector
o Lead on the development of the programmes that support the voluntary and community sector on organisational development issues.
o Lead on the engagement strategy to ensure CS expands its reach into the community and works with local active individuals, groups and networks to support community action in the borough.

Income generation
o Lead and manage all aspects of Community Southwark’s consultancy and bespoke training services to meet annual income generation targets.
o Work with the Office Coordinator to ensure invoices are raised and paid on time for consultancy services.
o Work with members of the team to design proposals in response to consultancy requests.
o Develop partnerships with key stakeholders, consultants and other agencies that would support collaborative funding or tender proposals, including across other local boroughs.
o Lead on and develop funding applications to charitable foundations and other funders in line with Community Southwark’s strategic priorities.
o Be the principle point of contact with City Bridge Trust and the National Lottery Community Fund, ensuring good quality monitoring reports are submitted on time.

Staff management and operational responsibilities
o To be the key strategic manager responsible for planning, organising and monitoring all aspects of Community Southwark’s development and engagement functions.
o Provide line management support, supervision and annual appraisals to the development and engagement teams and ensure that financial management systems are robust and adhered to.
o Support the Chief Executive in developing and producing strategic and business plans, and work with the team to contribute to a strategic and planned work programme for sustainability and development.
o Keep up to date with developments affecting your work, and maintain and improve personal competence through continuous professional development.
o To work within all of Community Southwark’s policies and in particular the Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality policies, and help to ensure that diversity and equality of opportunity is integral to the organisation’s work.
o Work to administration and communication protocols efficiently to ensure that organisational systems and procedures are implemented.
o To undertake other tasks from time to time and as appropriate, that may be required by management in line with the goals of the organisation.
o To support Community Southwark’s mission, vision, values and strategic objectives.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed
1. A relevant professional/post graduate qualification (desirable)
2. Track record of developing, managing and delivering support services to the voluntary and community sector
3. Track record of developing and generating income through consultancy and bespoke training activities
4. Track record of securing both voluntary and earned income from a range of funders
5. Excellent presentation and communication skills both written and oral
6. Excellent knowledge of organisational development issues facing voluntary and community sector organisations
7. Ability to facilitate the writing of business plans and action plans and encourage the achievement of goals
8. Ability to motivate, manage and develop a team to ensure they achieve organisational objectives.
9. Good organisational and project management skills including financial planning, time management, project planning and monitoring and evaluation
10. Excellent partnership working skills and experience of working with local authorities, NHS and other sectors
Personal qualities
11. Strong team player, capable of leading and decision making whilst also considering wider issues and impact on individuals
12. Ability to prioritise and manage own workload/caseload
13. Ability to think and act strategically and develop innovative solutions
14. High level listening, influencing and negotiating skill; positive, flexible and proactive attitude
15. Strong networking and influencing skills
16. Reliability
17. A full commitment to equality of opportunity with practical ideas for its implementation within the scope of the post

Please see full Job Description for further details.

To apply:

Please send a covering letter covering all of the key points in the personal specification (no more than two-sides of A4), your CV and the equal opportunities form to our recruitment email address (listed on our website when you click on 'Apply'). 

• Closing date: Monday 13 January (5pm)

• Interviews: Tuesday 21 January (TBC)

Please note: we will be looking at applications on a rolling basis so we reserve the right to stop reviewing applications early. 

If you wish to have an informal conversation about the role please contact Deborah Hayman (contact information can be found on our website).

Please also read our GDPR Privacy Notice for Job Applicants.

Julie’s Bicycle is a charity founded by the music industry in 2007 and now working across the arts and cultural sector. Our vision is a creative community powering action on climate change and the environment. Our expertise combines research with industry-focused campaigns, training, consultancy, policy and international advocacy. We support more than 2,000 arts and cultural organisations in the UK and internationally, working across the ecology of the creative industries.

 Our clients and partners include Arts Council England, Universal Music, Curzon Cinema Group, National Theatre, Festival Republic, V&A, Somerset House and many others. Our greatest asset is the trust we have earned from the sector. 

We provide the creative community with the skills to act, using their creativity to influence one another, audiences and the wider movement. We run a rich programme of events, free resources and public speaking engagements, which contribute to national and international climate change policy development. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an ambitious international organisation working to raise the profile and impact of cultural leadership on climate change and environmental issues. 

We are looking for an exceptional person with ambition, love of the arts and culture, creative flair and commitment to environmental sustainability to join a thriving team at the heart of the cultural response to climate change.

Our new Office Coordinator & Executive Assistant will be highly organised and personable. They will provide skilled day-to-day support to a busy and inspiring team and will perform Executive Assistant responsibilities for the Director and Leadership Team as and when needed. This role is critical to the organisation and will be involved in developing, implementing and maintaining accurate and efficient processes for all administrative activity.

The deadline to apply is 5pm on Thursday 2nd January 2020.

Please note that we encourage earlier applications; if we find a suitable candidate before the deadline we reserve the right to close the application process early.

This role will be responsible for analysing our data and support delivery of a strategic, insight driven plan to grow our understanding of our business. You will:

• Apply appropriate and robust methods to manipulate information and data in order to optimise our business activities
• Identify innovative and ambitious ways to develop data-driven systems and user journeys by analysing the activities of existing beneficiaries and generating insights into how we reach new people
• Upskill colleagues in how to use analysis to deliver and evaluate insight led activities and support our charity to move forward in changing contexts

This recruitment may close early should a suitable candidate be found before the closing date.

Art Fund is seeking to appoint an exceptional Events Assistant who will work closely with the Senior Manager, Events on the planning and delivery of a wide range of Art Fund hosted events, ensuring they are executed to the very highest standard, both before, during and after the events. Events range from artist studio visits; lunches and dinners; exhibition private views and museum visits.

Events Assistant
Location: King's Cross, London
Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £21k

The Events Assistant will play a key role in supporting the Development department on the Art Partner (Art Fund Patrons scheme) events programme. Duties will include supporting on guest list preparation and invitation management; managing RSVPs; responding to and dealing with guest enquiries and assisting with preparing documents for event briefings. The Events Assistant may also be required to attend events on occasion, to support the successful delivery of the event.

A large part of the role will involve supporting the Senior Manager, Events on the planning and delivery of the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2020 award ceremony, which will take place in July 2020. The Events Assistant will play a key role in invitation and guest list management; managing RSVPs and working closely with the Senior Manager, Events on planning and delivering the event.

The idea candidate will have some experience in events administration or management, preferably within an arts or museum environment, as well as excellent administrative and communication skills. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of event planning processes and be confident in working with a wide range of people, both internally and externally.

Closing date: 1st January 2020

If you would like to apply for this position, please make sure you read the Job Description (attached in additional documents) fully before attaching your CV and covering letter, which will be sent automatically to us.

No agencies please.

To start as soon as possible. 

Are you a business-focused HR Advisor with experience of working autonomously on complex HR cases?  Are you discreet and professional, with up-to-date knowledge of employment law and best HR practice and experience of business partnering?

We are recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor to join our growing team, providing professional HR guidance, advice and coaching, with a focus on our Retail and Dog School business areas. You will work in partnership with the managers of these areas to enable them to manage and continuously improve the performance of their teams and achieve the best outcomes for both business and employees. As an experienced member of our team, we expect that you will identify and share best practice, will mentor and coach in areas of particular interest and identify opportunities to develop our HR practice with colleagues and managers.  

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 15,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.

HR is a growing team of 30 friendly, hardworking colleagues delivering a first-class service to the organisation and its 1,500+ employees in more than 70 workplaces.  We work across all HR activities including recruitment, pay and benefits, payroll, learning and development and employee engagement, as well as providing pragmatic and principled guidance on people issues.

You must have a CIPD qualification, ideally to CIPD level 7, and you will have an exceptional track record of successfully analysing data and trends and resolving HR issues. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will be experienced in the partnership / advisory role, exercising good judgement at all times. You will be able to evidence good decision-making ability and, as you will need to draft complex correspondence, excellent written English is essential in this role.

The successful candidate will undertake a senior role within the HR team and be confident, self-motivated, working collaboratively with the rest of the advisory team and actively managing their areas and individual casework. Experience of supporting a retail environment would be ideal. Travel to other sites throughout the UK is an essential part of the role, with occasional overnight stays.

I am looking for an exceptional Team Administrator to join the friendly and dynamic Donor Relations team at an amazing International Development organisation. Your role will be to support the team in its next phase and exciting new strategy.

Main duties:
Assist in writing concept notes, project ideas and project proposal and ensure timely submissions
Regularly monitor donor websites and identify investor opportunities
Ensure timely and accurate processing, recording and acknowledgement of donations including gift aid and online donations
Conduct due diligence on donors to ensure compliance with regulations around money laundering, anti-terrorism and the ethical check
Ensure that all thank you correspondence is sent out on a timely manner
Maintain and update the database ensuring all individual records are accurate and produce monthly reports to monitor fundraising progress
Ensure supporter preferences are accurately recorded, including Gift Aid declarations, mailing preferences and suppressions
Support the wider team in fundraising events
To carry out other ad-hoc administrative duties within the team including:
Supporting SMT meetings scheduling / agendas etc
Scheduling external meeting for CEO/SMT
Supporting CEO/SMT diary management
Management of HR database

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online or contact Sekai today!

The ClementJames Centre is an award winning charity that empowers the community to release its potential in one of London’s most disadvantaged areas. Our vision is for everyone in our community to release their potential and live fulfilled lives. We achieve this through providing education, employment and wellbeing support to over 3,000 local people each year in a safe and compassionate space.

Employment Support

We help people to gain meaningful and sustainable employment. This enables our clients to improve their quality of life, security and independence. We offer tailored advice and support, mentoring and work skills activities.

Children & Young People’s Education

We help young people to learn, flourish and achieve their potential. This allows them to feel fulfilled and have the opportunities to build the future that they choose. We provide academic support, mentoring and aspirational activities.

Wellbeing & Support

We empower people to overcome barriers and challenges and to engage with their own wellbeing. This enables our clients to pursue their goals. We do this through the provision of Information, Advice and Guidance, and wellbeing support and activities.

Adult Learning

We support adults to improve their English, Maths and ICT skills. This gives our students the confidence and knowledge to help them succeed and strengthens their place in the community. We offer a wide range of Functional Skills courses and intensive literacy and numeracy support.

We are looking for a Staff Support Worker to offer confidential one-to-one support to members of our staff team who work with people from the community dealing with complex issues.

This support includes, but is not limited to:

• Providing emotional support to client-facing staff in delivery roles who work across a number of core areas including housing, employment, numeracy and literacy, and advice, while also offering well-being support.
• Supporting staff to understand their personal and professional boundaries when working with people from the community to preserve a separation between work and personal life.
• Offering psychoeducation covering themes such as working with trauma, understanding stress and learning about compassion-focused skills.
• Understanding core areas related to staff safeguarding, such as burnout and compassion fatigue and, where appropriate, provide suggestions to senior management regarding reasonable adjustments.

Please be advised that this is neither a counselling nor supervision role, although skills from both these disciplines will support you in your role.

If you are a registered member or an accredited member of the BACP or another appropriate professional body (e.g. UKCP, HPC), can demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures and if you hold a graduate or post-graduate level Counselling Diploma or equivalent, then we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone to support our staff team on a part-time basis for 6 hours a week. This would be either from 11am – 6pm on one day with an hour’s lunch break (preferably Thursdays); or 2 – 5pm across two afternoons.

The ClementJames Centre is a welcoming and unique place to work and if you would like to visit us before submitting your application please email us to arrange a visit.

If you wish to apply, please send us your letter of application and your CV by 9am on Monday, 6th January 2020.

The Initiative:

We want to see a world where everyone, everywhere, has someone to turn to in support of their mental health. However, this is not currently the case.  Worldwide mental health conditions are increasing, and depression alone is on track to be the leading disease burden by 2030. The world is not yet equipped to handle this growing crisis, especially in low and middle-income countries where the majority of conditions occur.  United for Global Mental Health was established in 2018 as an organisation focused on increasing global advocacy, campaigning and financing for global mental health to address this growing global need and increase the political and financial commitment so that everyone, everywhere has someone to turn to when their mental health needs support.

Together with over 80 people from 14 countries, we have launched the first global mental health campaign that is led by passionate campaigners and people with lived-experience of mental health from all over the world: from Nigeria to the US, from Indonesia to Australia and from Sierra Leone to Tonga. Supported by high-profile partners and ambassadors, our campaign unites efforts to bring greater action on mental health.

The role:

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Executive Assistant to join a growing charity in supporting the Chief Executives in the planning and delivery of their workload.

Reporting to the Finance & Operations Manager, the EA will regularly liaise with Trustees, the Board, Donors and high net worth individuals.

As an Executive Assistant you will be a confident and energetic individual with proven experience to provide comprehensive support to the CEOs, including but not limited to:

• Proactive diary management

• First point of contact for the CEOs

• Managing the CEOs’ worldwide travel arrangements, including flights, ground transportation, transfers, hotels and produce detailed itineraries and packs

• Use judgement and knowledge to answer queries without asking the CEOs and delegate actions to others when necessary

• Commission briefing and other materials for all appointments from members of senior staff, ensuring the CEOs are fully prepared for all meetings in a timely manner

• Project manage workstreams close to the CEOs priorities ensuring there are clear agendas, actions and next steps. 

• Collate business expenses with the support of the Office Administrator

• Working with the Finance & Operations Manager to assist in the administration of board meetings, including board paper collation, formatting and distribution.

• Production of board meeting minutes and updating of actions

• Timetabling of 1:1s and internal meetings

• Working with the Office Administrator to coordinate operational set-up of internal & external meetings 

• Support the wider team when required

• Occasional travel alongside the CEO may be needed 

About You:

The right candidate will demonstrate a flexible approach, have strong interpersonal skills and will have provided executive support to an executive team in the past and maintain discretion at all times.

You will be comfortable working in a fast paced environment and working as part of a team to achieve goals.

Communication

• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, internal & external stakeholders and people with lived experience of mental health

• Building lasting relationships with staff and stakeholders 

Organisational

• Highly organised, confident and diligent EA with excellent communication skills

• The ability to plan and prioritise work for self and others

• Self-motivated, able to work independently and proactively

• Have the ability to meet changing and challenging deadlines while maintaining rigorous attention to detail

Requirements

• Three years’ experience of working in a similar role 

• Ability to work proactively and under pressure

• Excellent computer literacy. Experience in Google Apps (Mail, Calendar, Docs), Mac OS (Mail, iCal), Excel, PowerPoint and Word to an advanced level

• Previous experience supporting senior executives as a PA/EA is essential

• Ability to travel

• Solution oriented

Desirable

• Third sector experience

• Experience of working in a small, entrepreneurial team

What’s on offer

The opportunity to work within a growing team located Somerset House on the Strand, overlooking the Thames, with regular invites & discounts to Somerset House events.

5% Employer pension

28 days annual leave

Weekly fruit delivery

 

United for Global Mental Health is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable individuals therefore this position will be subject to a background and DBS check.

This document must be read in conjunction with the attached Staff Recruitment Privacy Notice.

We are looking to recruit a Project Coordinator to join our friendly team to support the work of Fistula Project. The Fistula Surgery Training Initiative aims to methodically build the capacities of fistula surgeons – FIGO Fellows- over time by providing training placements in accredited training centres, as well as coaching visits by accredited trainers in Fellows’ home facilities, using the FIGO Competency-Based Fistula Surgery Training Manual as a standardised training tool. With newly acquired funding, the Fistula Surgery Training Initiative is at the beginning of an exciting new phase of expansion.

This is a fixed term appointment (until 2023) subject to annual performance review and continued project funding.

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO’s) vision is that women of the world achieve the highest possible standards of physical, mental, reproductive and sexual health and wellbeing throughout their lives. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the only organisation that brings together professional societies of obstetricians and gynaecologists on a global basis. For over 60 years FIGO has collaborated with the world's top health and donor bodies. FIGO currently has Member Societies in 132 countries/territories. FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of women’s health and rights and to the reduction of disparities in healthcare available to women and new-borns, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. FIGO pursues its mission through advocacy, programmatic activities, capacity strengthening of Member Associations, education and training.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

General and professional education 

Essential

• Relevant undergraduate degree (social sciences, public health, development studies) or relevant work experience 

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate degree (social sciences, public health, development studies) 

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience in supporting the management of projects in low-resource countries in Africa or Asia
• Experience of working in diverse cultural environments
• Proven competency in assisting report writing for a variety of fora and audiences including donor reports, briefs, presentations, abstracts and summaries
• Experience in project budget design, monitoring and reporting
• Experience of working both independently and as part of a team, exercising autonomy and personal authority as needed

Desirable

• Experience working on women’s/maternal health projects
• Experience of interpreting data and trends to inform project decisions
• Experience of simple data analysis using excel or other tools
• Ability to speak and write French is an asset 

Skills, abilities and attributes

Essential

• An experienced administrator possessing excellent interpersonal, writing and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experienced and adept in anticipating potential implementation challenges and enacting solutions
• Ability to assess, link and account for micro and macro project components and implications with perspicacity
• Proven ability to work with a diverse and cross-cultural range of stakeholders
• Flexible and creative problem solver
• Excellent excel skills
• Good Microsoft Office skills

Any other requirements applicable

Essential

• Willing to travel internationally one or two times per year for a period of 5 days at a time if required

BENEFITS (following successful completion of probation period)

•Optional  life assurance &  income protection available

•Pension - Up to 10% employer contribution available

•Season ticket loan available

• Optional dental and health insurance benefits

PLUS

•25 days annual leave (plus Bank and Statutory holidays and any working days between Christmas Day and the first working day in January) & other days e.g. Moving Day.

•Flexible working hours

•Employee assistance programme

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please review the additional documents and then send your CV and one page cover letter outlining your experience via the Apply Now button. Please note that applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Please note that only those candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.

•Closing Date for applications : 11pm on Friday 3rd January 2020

•N.B. Interviews will take place on 22nd January 2020 in Waterloo, London.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE UK. WE WILL EXPECT RELEVANT PROOF OF SUCH IF ASKED FOR AN INTERVIEW (PLEASE DO NOT SEND THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR APPLICATION).

The London Irish Centre is seeking a Business Development & Data Officer to play a critical role in helping us to prepare for the next stage in our fundraising strategy. It’s a key time for a successful and growing team with ambitious plans for a major capital campaign. We are looking for someone with the relevant skills but above all someone who is committed to the LIC’s mission and values.

The Business Development & Data Officer is a newly created role, which will work closely with the CEO to help achieve and grow our annual fundraising targets, across both the redevelopment project and core charity activity. The role will lead on growing our Friends Scheme and helping LIC to better communicate our impact in the community to our current and potential donors/funders. The Business Development & Data Officer will enable the CEO and Campaign Committee to maintain and grow positive relationships with donors by providing excellent administrative and systems support.

The London Irish Centre

The London Irish Centre is the Irish Heart of London. Our Mission is to empower and enrich lives through Irish community and culture

For over sixty years, we’ve been proud to provide vital frontline welfare services to multi-generational Irish diaspora in London, whilst instilling positive impact within local communities through education, entertainment and cultural awareness; courtesy of our vibrant venue and home: The London Irish Centre. As a charity, we represent all that is celebrated about Ireland: warm, welcoming, inclusive, diverse, unique, and open to every generation. As a venue, we represent heritage and history, but modern innovation. The opportunity to foster friendships for life, advance your business ambitions or be entertained. Our commitment lies in meeting the wants and needs of our shared communities, now and for the future.

Responsibilities/Duties

Redevelopment Project

• Provide administrative support to the capital fundraising campaign and the Campaign Committee
• Provide support where necessary during fundraising events for members, Corporate Partners and Major Donors
• If appropriate, attend meetings with funders and prospects, cultivation events and networking events

Core Charity Income Generation

• Help to maintain and develop various income generation streams e.g. grants, annual fundraising appeals to meet annual financial targets.
• Undertake research and identify additional funding opportunities to support our core work and projects
• Lead on growing members as part of the LIC Friends Scheme, by focusing on engagement & relationship management

Digital, Communications & Impact

• Work with the Marketing & Communications Officer to ensure that fundraising and campaigns are clearly woven into the LIC’s wider communications strategy
• Contribute to the running of the website
• Survey and consult our clients and audiences, and use this information to help inform future activities
• Develop existing systems to update our impact management and measurement
• Liaise between project managers to ensure impact reporting is on track
• Lead on production of the Annual Impact Report

• Support the Director of Operations with implementing the Digital Strategy

• Provide cover for the Marketing & Communications Officer when they are on annual leave

Administration & Finance

• Lead on the implementation and management of the fundraising CRM (Donorfy), including managing donor relationships, producing reports and recommendations for senior management to inform strategy, compiling and analysing fundraising figures, and general Donorfy admin.
• Work with the Finance Manager and CEO to track all fundraised income

• Lead on administration of all Direct Debits, Standing Orders and Gift Aid claims, ensuring customer records are updated accurately and promptly on Donorfy

• Ensure all processes comply with GDPR guidelines and are in line with our administrative processes and best practice, the Fundraising Regulator and any other regulatory bodies

 

Person Specification

Essential skills and experience

• Basic knowledge of and enthusiasm for charity fundraising
• Excellent statistical, analytical and numeracy skills and a high degree of literacy in databases
• Tech & Digital savvy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent written communication skills
• Understanding of data protection legislation and its implications for organisations
• A genuine understanding of and enthusiasm for the London Irish Centre and our work
• Educated to degree level

Desirable skills and experience

• Demonstrable experience of working in a fundraising environment and securing gifts from individual donors and/or trusts by researching, preparing proposals and making approaches
• Experience and understanding of HMRC and Gift Aid regulations
• Knowledge of fundraising trends and good practice
• Knowledge of Donorfy or other similar CRM system
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Mailchimp (or other automated marketing system)

Personal attributes

• A proactive, flexible, enthusiastic and solutions focused attitude to work
• Articulate and persuasive face to face, over the phone and in writing
• Methodical and with a keen eye for detail
• The ability to deal confidently with people at all levels and maintain thriving relationships with supporters
• An ability to stay calm under pressure and work on your own in a busy environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy
• Ability to work collaboratively and take responsibility when required
• Ability to prioritise effectively and show initiative
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of small team and to take a hands-on approach to work

Staff Benefits

• Free tickets to LIC core cultural programmed events (subject to availability and may not apply to fundraising events and partnership events at external venues)
• 50% discount on LIC education courses (subject to availability)
• 20% staff discount at the LIC shop and 10% staff discount at the LIC bar
• Headspace membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme