Team Administrator Jobs in London, Greater London
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per year based on experience (Pro rata if part-time)
Terms: Permanent. Full-time or part-time with a minimum of 4 days/week (0.8 FTE).
Location: Remote. We will strongly prefer candidates who can be based in the UK.
Probation: 6 months
Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations
Who We Are
Humanists International is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) and the global representative body of the humanist movement, uniting a diverse community of non-religious organisations and individuals. Inspired by humanist values, we are optimistic for a world where everyone can have a dignified and fulfilling life. We build, support and represent the global humanist movement and work to champion human rights and secularism.
We campaign on humanist issues. We defend humanists at risk of persecution and violence. We lobby for humanist values at international institutions, including the United Nations. And we work to build the humanist movement around the world.
Our Members and Associates include humanist, rationalist, secular, ethical culture, atheist and freethought organisations from all over the world. Our community also includes many individual supporters who share our vision and values.
About the Role
Humanists International has another separate entity based in the US. This role will be a part of the UK operations team but will collaborate with the US finance team occasionally when it’s required, for example, during the audit period. Both UK and US finance teams are managed by the same Director of Finance and Operations who is based in London.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can provide excellent finance and administrative support to the small, predominantly home-based team. We’re seeking someone who is personable, highly organised, has attention to detail and is keen to take initiative and learn new skills. Onboarding training will be provided, but we would like you to demonstrate transferable skills.
You will work on a wide variety of tasks which will include bookkeeping and bank reconciliations, being the first point of contact for the organisation, as well as providing general administrative support to the team. You will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across a diverse international team.
This is a full-time or part-time with a minimum of 4 days/week (0.8 FTE), permanent position, which is predominantly home-based but does require the attendance of in-person events such as the General Assembly and Team Building. You will also be expected to attend a number of board-level meetings held on weekends to take meeting minutes - further details are listed in the Key Responsibilities section.
We are open to flexible work arrangements and committed to diversity and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
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Taking charge of the day-to-day financial activities and office administration of the organisation.
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Ensuring high-accuracy bookkeeping and bank reconciliation are completed to deadlines.
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Ensuring adequate financial documents are filed on Drive to comply with the audit requirements.
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Preparing invoices and receipts to stakeholders as required.
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Generating month-end Budget vs. Actual Report from accounting software on time, for the Director of Finance and Operations to review.
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Preparing financial data for quarterly Finance Report in tables for the Director of Finance and Operations to conduct quarterly financial analysis.
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Assisting the Director of Finance and Operations with the preparation of financial data, tables and files for the annual budgeting and UK audit.
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Reviewing and processing expense claims. And ensuring the Expenses Policy is being followed.
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Preparing and attaching expense receipts to the CEO’s monthly credit card statements.
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Being the first point of contact of the organisation. Managing office inbox, answering office calls and sorting out the letters.
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Attending online board meetings (four times a year on Saturdays) and investment committee meetings (twice a year on weekdays between 5-7pm) to take meeting minutes. Board meetings normally take 3 hours and investment committee meetings take 45 minutes. These meetings are usually planned 6-8 months in advance. TOILs will be provided when the meeting is held outside your normal working hours.
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Assisting the CEO with board papers and circulating them to board members before board meetings.
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Arranging flights and accommodations for the CEO and board members to attend in-person meetings when required.
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Arranging meetings for the CEO when required.
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Assisting staff and board members with queries on finance or administrative matters.
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Any other appropriate duties.
Essential Skills
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Accounting, finance, or economics qualification.
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A minimum of two years’ experience in bookkeeping and administration roles.
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Experience using financial software. e.g. Quickbooks, Xero, Sage or equivalent.
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Understanding of the chart of accounts structure, cash/accrual accounting basis.
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Understanding of the expense claim process.
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Experience preparing the budget. (Not necessarily the whole organisation’s budget, but specific section(s), for example, travel costs and fixed-costs related budget lines would be essential.)
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Excellent organisation, time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritise and plan a busy workload.
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Self-motivated and able to meet all deadlines.
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Supportive, collaborative and able to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
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Abilities to work independently with initiative.
Desirable Skills
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Understanding of the annual audit process.
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Understanding of the organisation’s annual budgeting process.
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Experience of working in a not-for-profit sector.
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Awareness of charity accounting and restricted funds.
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Submitting Gift Aid Claims.
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Experience using CRM system.
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Experience in remote working.
Staff Benefits
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30-days annual leave (this is in addition to the UK public holidays). Pro rata if you work part-time.
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Remote working
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Season ticket loan
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Cycle to Work Scheme
Application Process
Please download and complete our Employment Application Form for Finance and Admin Officer below, and send it to a dedicated email address (which can be found on the last page of the Job Description PDF below) with the subject heading “Job Application for Finance and Admin Officer” no later than 10:00 am (BST) on 29th April 2024.
Successful shortlisted candidates will be notified by COB 1st May 2024.
Interviews are expected to take place on 7th - 8th May 2024 online.
This opportunity is also listed on our website: https://humanists.international/about/work-with-us/
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role: Legacy Management Administrator
Location: London, Haig House, Hybrid 2 Days Per Week
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £27,252 (Inclusive of London Supplement)
Are you looking to kick-start your career in administration or take your existing administrative skills to the next level?
Join the Royal British Legion as a Legacy Management Administrator and become an integral part of our dedicated team. Reporting to the Senior Legacy Management Officer, you will support various administration, financial, and database procedures, ensuring the efficient management of legacy income to uphold Royal British Legion’s entitlement.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include managing the daily post, processing all legal invoices, and maintaining accurate database records. You'll also handle your own caseload of pecuniary legacy cases (set sums of money left to us under a Will), adapting your communication with solicitors, executors, and beneficiaries, while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and the wishes of the deceased.
To excel in this role, you should possess strong IT skills, particularly in MS Office and database systems, along with exceptional attention to detail and analytical abilities. The ability to work independently and handle a high volume of work with minimal supervision is essential, as is a proactive attitude towards learning and development.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive environment while honing your administrative and financial skills, we want to hear from you. Join us at the Royal British Legion and be part of a team dedicated to supporting our Armed Forces community.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Closing Date: 28th April 2024
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic individual, with some event management experience, to join our team to deliver the World Physiotherapy Congress 2025.
Working closely with the congress project manager and the head of events, the event administrator will be the first point of call for congress enquiries, providing information and support to congress participants in the run-up, onsite, and after the event. This will include liaising with congress participants, volunteers, industry partners, and event suppliers.
The successful candidate will have a passion to develop and grow their experience within the scientific meetings and/or association meeting sector.
You love working for a growing, values-driven organisation where you can work collaboratively and contribute your ideas. You thrive in a dynamic, international team where you can harness creative ideas and translate them into workable plans. You will be excited to be joining a team that delivers an award-winning congress.
We reserve the right to close applications before the deadline.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you interested in working for a charity aiming to improve evidence for better health and social care in the UK? Are you a self-motivated and highly organised person? Do you enjoy developing effective working relationships within and across teams? If so, come and join the team at the Nuffield Trust.
You may have prior experience in an administrative or team coordinator role. More importantly, you will possess exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong interpersonal skills. You'll need to smoothly manage competing priorities with flexibility, diligence, and a friendly demeanour.
This role presents an exciting chance for someone with these relevant skills to immerse themselves in the realm of public policy and research. If you're eager to develop your skills and grow in a supportive and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
You’ll spend your time:
- Supporting the team (including Directors and Deputy Directors) with diary management, travel arrangements, accommodation, conference registrations, and expense claims.
- Organising and supporting relevant internal and external meetings, including a regular programme of lunch time learning sessions.
- Providing administrative support for research and policy project work, including proofreading, collating, data entry and maintaining electronic files as required.
- Working with other operational team members to provide general support across the Nuffield Trust.
We’d really like to meet you if you:
- Enjoy working flexibly and having the opportunity to carry out a wide range of tasks.
- Work calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Have strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrate first-rate organisational skills and the ability to plan ahead and prioritise multiple tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines.
This is a full-time post but part-time/flexible working will be considered.
To learn more about the role and to apply, please go to The Nuffield Trust Website via the apply button and complete the online application process.
Closing date: Monday 6 May 2024 at 23:59
Interview date: Tuesday 14 May 2024
Please note that the diversity monitoring questions are optional and will not be shared with the selection panel. The selection panel will only have access to your CV and your statement of suitability for the post.
Candidates may be asked to complete a short competency test as part of the assessment process.
Offers of employment will be conditional upon the receipt of two satisfactory references. Applicants must also have the right to work in the UK. For further information please visit the UKVI website.
The Nuffield Trust is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, pregnancy, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion/belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Strictly no agencies.
Fixed term contract until the end of March 2025
14 hours per week
£23,488.66 per annum / £9,395.46 pro rata (plus allowances)
Home based with some travel in the West Midlands
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within the West Mercia team and will be to support:
-Administration for the Steer Clear team, including organising meetings to triage young people and taking minutes
-Organising and inputting data for the Climb Service to support commissioner reports
-Working alongside the other administrative assistant to complete administrative tasks that arise in the team
We are currently looking for an organised and reliable to join our dynamic, ambitious team.
In order to be successful in this role, you must have:
-Excellent organisational skills
-An ability to take clear meeting minutes
-Microsoft Excel skills including understanding manipulating data
-An ability to problem solve
-An ability to organise others
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.
The closing date for applications is midnight on 16th May 2024. If after 14 days we have received enough applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy from the 2nd May onwards.
Interview date TBC
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
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Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you want to leverage your skills to combat homelessness for children and young people? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
We are looking to recruit a Supported Accommodation Administrator to provide a welcoming environment and lead on the administration of systems that enables the Supported Accommodation services to operate effectively including: housing management, referrals, financial management and health and safety. This is an exciting role in our Supported Accommodation team that will be the first point of contact for the hostel and input information on the client database in order to ensure that all staff have timely and accurate information about residents. You will also assist the Registered Manager in recording and reviewing documentation in relation to the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 and our registration and regulation under OFSTED. In addition to this, you will process voids (vacant rooms) in line with housing management procedures, ensuring that rooms are cleared and liaising with the Facilities Manager to ensure that rooms are habitable as soon as possible.
Please refer to the job description for further information.
In your application form, please outline how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us. You must account for any gaps in your employment history.
Please note that the hours for this role are 8am-4pm Monday-Friday.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The Centre requires job applicants, staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Age UK is currently recruiting for a motivated Salesforce Training & Adoption Manager to lead on the training and strategy of our Salesforce solution. In this role, you'll be working directly with our extensive Partner Network, supporting them to gain the most value out of the solution.
As Salesforce Training & Adoption Manager, you'll have a pro-active, strategic, and concise approach, with exceptional stakeholder management skills. Working as part of the Service and Business Improvement team, you'll develop a training strategy for our Salesforce solution, implement successful adoption strategies for our different Network Partners, and create self-service training materials to support our different users.
This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. The expectation is that you will attend our London office once a week. There will also be regular travel to our local network partners across the nation.
Age UK internal grade - 6L
Must haves:
* Experience of providing training to end users of digital systems.
* Experience creating training strategies and plans.
* Significant experience of driving adoption of CRM solutions across a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce.
* Experience of undertaking adoption reviews with staff groups, and achieving improvements in adoption of CRM solutions.
* Strong soft skills, with a confident and clear manner of presenting information in an engaging way.
* Must be understanding of the various challenges experienced with digital transformation projects.
* Experience of designing and developing training material.
* Confident use of Microsoft applications such as Office 365 Applications including Teams, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
* Willingness to travel Nationally to various locations to deliver training and support.
* Experience facilitating listening groups and feedback sessions.
Great to haves:
* Experience working with non-profit organisations.
* Experience with Moodle.
* Experience with Salesforce service cloud.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Contract: One year
3 months’ probation period
Hours: Part time (24 hours a week - there is some flexibility with hours and times)
Salary: £17,400 per annum (£29,000 (FTE))
Line Management: N/A
Reporting to: Project Manager
Annual Leave: 5 weeks plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
Introduction
Working in a friendly and supportive team, the Admin and Support Assistant will help to facilitate the day to day running of the Foodbank and will be the first point of contact for many visitors, referral agencies, local partners and donors. In this role you will make a real difference to both the people you serve and the staff members and volunteers you work alongside, ensuring a positive experience for all.
Lewisham Foodbank is run by Transform Network (www.transformnetwork.london), a partnership of local churches. We have the Trussell Trust franchise for the London Borough of Lewisham and are one of a network of 1500 Trussell Trust foodbanks across the UK. The foodbank, which has been operating since November 2012, is founded on Christian principles. Not every member of the team is a Christian, but we all subscribe to the same values and would expect the new team member will too. Our strong staff and volunteer teams work with the most vulnerable people to transform lives and communities. Our work is founded on our mission, vision and values, and we are committed to showing kindness, raising self-belief and inspiring hope for the future in the individuals we serve.
Purpose of the Post
This role will support the smooth running of all Lewisham Foodbank operations by providing effective and supportive communications to those who contact the main Foodbank phone line and inbox. The postholder will be based at the New Hope Centre office (353H Bromley Road, SE6 2RP) and will respond to enquiries in a timely manner with relevant information, or direct them to the relevant staff member. The candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills and will communicate well with other team members, clients and external organisations to troubleshoot when challenges arise, sometimes being required to provide information and support to people facing complex and distressing situations. The postholder will liaise and work closely with the rest of the team to ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and communication is in line with our policies and values.
Lewisham Foodbank works on a referral system and works with over 500 local organisations who refer people to our services. The postholder will be responsible for setting up new referral agencies on our system and sending out onboarding information and regular updates to these partners. They will also have responsibility for checking requests for home deliveries and coordinating the preparation and administration of these with a small group of delivery volunteers. This may occasionally require phoning clients and packing deliveries themselves if a volunteer has not been able to attend.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
● Respond promptly to enquiries on the main food bank phone and inbox from visitors, referrals organisations, donors and others.
● Either reply to enquiries or forward to the relevant member of staff.
● Sort emails into relevant folders and update records, when necessary, on the data collection system.
● Assess requests for deliveries and co-ordinate with delivery volunteer teams to prepare and deliver to a small group of clients’ homes.
● Liaise with referral agencies when more information or communication about deliveries is required.
● Keep the database updated with delivery requests.
● Set up new partners as referral agencies on the Data Collection System and send them all the relevant onboarding information.
● Contact referrers where clients have exceeded voucher limits and agree ongoing support in collaboration with the Project Manager.
● Create and send thank you certificates to donors at regular intervals.
● Support administrative volunteers to issue e-vouchers on behalf of job centres and other agencies that are not signed up as referrers.
● Deal with enquiries regarding Acts 435 grants and provide relevant information or signposting.
● Participate in relevant training courses and Food Network meetings.
● Keep up to date with local support and signposting information.
● Occasionally take minutes at meetings.
● Occasionally visit foodbank distribution centres and be prepared to step in to help at centres or the warehouse if there is an unexpected shortage of volunteers.
● To use online data systems and ensure all warehouse paperwork is stored securely in line with GDPR.
● To attend meetings as appropriate, including meetings which may include a time of prayer and reflection.
● To carry out other duties required by the post as agreed by the Project Manager.
● In agreement with the Project Manager, to pursue a personal programme of learning and development to enhance your skills and performance.
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL QUALITIES
● Be supportive of the goals, Christian ethos, values and vision of Lewisham Foodbank, including a belief in the importance of all people of different backgrounds working together and respecting and valuing each other’s contributions.
● Have a passion for working and supporting those with lived experience of poverty.
● Be a strong team player.
● Be self-motivated and able to carry out responsibilities with minimum supervision.
● Be an excellent communicator.
● Have a sense of humour.
● Be encouraging and resilient, with a strong positive attitude.
● Be a person of empathy, honesty and integrity.
● Have the ability to work well in a team and unsupervised.
● Be able to upskill quickly, make decisions and discern the best course of action in high pressure situations.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
● Established ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks.
● Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.
● Confident with IT systems, including Microsoft Office and cloud file-sharing.
● Flexibility and proven ability to manage a number of tasks at any one time.
● Driving licence or ability to travel around the community.
● Ability to be flexible and proactive to resolve problems and challenging situations when they arise.
DESIRABLE QUALITIES, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
● An awareness of poverty and its wider impact.
● Ability and experience of working with people experiencing poverty and food insecurity.
● A good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding adults and children, although training will be provided.
● An understanding of the welfare system.
● Experience of working or volunteering in an organisation that deploys volunteers.
April 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the job:
We are now looking to appoint a Senior Operational Administrator who will provide additional knowledge and expertise and oversight of our programme delivery administration activities, as well as provide general administrative support, as required.
Your profile
The role will report into the Business Operations Manager and will be responsible for supporting the programme delivery teams (TLPD and other Contracts), as required by the Associate Directors for the relevant programmes, providing more in-depth experience and knowledge to support the administration and smooth delivery of contracts, funded work and the development, where appropriate, of new commercial propositions. You will also lead on the supervision and oversight of the Operations Administrators (Programme Delivery) team including training new staff and ensuring the team’s knowledge stays up to date.
The successful candidate will have:
- Education to degree level or equivalent
- Good knowledge and experience in Programme administration & delivery support
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work confidently with individuals and teams from across the organization, and to take a lead role
- Financial literacy - excel, building and monitoring budgets, familiarity with financial processes (POs, invoicing, sales)
- Data literacy – excel, data manipulation, analysis and interpretation of data
- Ability to prioritise workload and deliver multiple tasks to deadlines
- Good attention to detail, with ability to write clearly and concisely
If you are an exceptional candidate who would like to make an impact and enjoy working in a vibrant and cooperative environment, we will welcome your application.
Applicants should apply by submitting a CV and cover letter (600 words maximum), outlining how you fulfil the requirements of this role.
Information
Salary: Band A
Contract type: Permanent
Location: London, Victoria
Deadline for applications: 26th April at 5PM
Governance Administrator
£30,318 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week
The Governance Administrator is an integral role at the College as you will provide administrative support to the Governance and Committees team, ensuring core College activities are delivered and that the Annual General Meeting is supported to the highest standards.
As Governance Administrator, you will support with the administration for the Board of Trustees, including the organising of meetings, meeting preparation (agenda/minutes etc) and handling all enquiries on the phone, via email and in person. You will also liaise with internal and external suppliers to organise catering, audio visual requirements and to arrange appropriate room setups.
Reporting to the Governance and Committees Manager, you will support with the College’s members elections, appointments and appraisal process to ensure that the process runs smoothly, whilst assisting with the tracking of diversity in RCPCH Committees and Volunteers. You will also support the ongoing improvement of volunteer recruitment, retention and reward.
As well as assisting the Committees/Governance Teams in website editing, SharePoint and with the administration of various board platforms to enhance digital collaboration, you will help by streamlining content management and optimising the overall efficiency of our online presence.
Educated to a good standard, you should have substantial administrative, interpersonal and communication skills, and be capable of presenting information in a fluent and persuasive manner to people at a range of levels.
With outstanding organisational skills, you should have proven experience of supporting either large scale events (such as an AGM) or smaller Committee meetings.
You should also have experience of running online meetings (Zoom, MS Teams or other online platforms) and have an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Experience of Membership organisations and of Charity governance, including election processes, as well as experience of dealing with senior stakeholders would be desirable.
The post holder will be expected to attend the Annual General Meeting (held regionally) which may require an overnight stay of a minimum of 1 night.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community.
The RCPCH has more than 22,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have smaller offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The RCPCH wants to represent all the communities we serve. Appointment will be made solely on merit. However, the College is particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and/or candidates with a disability who are currently under-represented at this level of the organisation.
The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4-week cycle and the remainder from home.
Closing date: 22 April 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Mary Jones Court Service in Tower Hamlets.
£31,534.93 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day
The post holder will be fully involved in all aspects of the day to day management of their designated service, including line managing the relevant front line staff. You will lead and develop competence of direct reports as well as carry caseloads of customers requiring support. You will work closely with the Service Manager to ensure that the service delivers on all targets, both financial and those around the quality of the service
This role requires a valid Right to Work for the UK as Look Ahead are not a sponsoring organisation
What you'll do:
Lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
Deliver effective supervision and team meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting and communication
Responsible for the personal development of staff, identifying high performers and feeding into the organisations succession plans
Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) required as part of the Contract are met and recorded correctly
Develop key business relationships with all appropriate relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
Participate in and monitor the initial and continuous assessment of needs and ensure that support planning is carried out in line with assessed needs of the customer
Carry out other administrative tasks as relevant to the service and directed by the Service Manager/Head of Service
Deliver an out of hours on-call service for region, where required
Ensure that all safeguarding cases are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Service Manager/Head of Service, as appropriate
Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all times and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business community
Approachable and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is passionate and enthusiastic about his/her career and job experiences
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
What you'll bring:
Essential:
Minimum 3 yr experience of supporting vulnerable adults
GCSEs in English and Maths grade A-C
Health and Social Care qualification
Knowledge of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity processes
Experience of leading and managing a team
Possess excellent leadership skills with a positive can do attitude
Ability to demonstrate positive personal authority and maintain proactive working relationships
Ability to create and maintain excellent working relationships with stakeholders
Demonstrable verbal and written communication skills
Experience of using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
Desirable:
PBS qualification
NVQ Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care
Up to date knowledge of current social care legislation
Demonstrable experience of HR processes - Probation,Capability,Disciplinary
About us:
Look Ahead is a dynamic, leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. As an organisation we deliver over 110 services, providing support to around 7000 customers each year. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
TEAM ASSISTANT – COMMUNITY IMPACT
Salary: £28,000
Location: Central London office (min 60%) with some flexibility to work from home (40%)
Contract type: 18-month FTC
Holiday: 25 days per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday-
Benefits: Pension scheme (non-contributory), private medical insurance, life insurance, season ticket loan
The Role:
Join the Royal Foundation in their mission to make a positive impact through the recently launched Community Impact Programme. We are seeking an exceptional Team Assistant to provide vital administrative support to the programme's implementation.
As the Team Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth organisation, coordination, and flow of information within the programme. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, possess a can-do attitude, and thrive in a dynamic work environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the beginning or early stages of their career, offering a diverse range of experiences in a high-profile and ambitious organisation.
Key responsibilities will include:
We are currently seeking a dedicated Programme Assistant to contribute to our Community Impact Programme. In this role, your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting in the organisation of relevant programme and stakeholder meetings and events.
- Managing team diaries, preparing meeting agendas, papers, and minutes, and coordinating meeting logistics.
- Facilitating regular team meetings, capturing notes/actions, and supporting the team in tracking these to completion.
- Providing support in preparing programme-related updates and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Assisting the events team on an ad-hoc basis with reconnaissance and engagement planning, stakeholder management, and logistics for the Community Impact Programme.
- Updating and maintaining key programme documents as required.
- Managing databases and customer relationship management systems (CRMs).
- Handling correspondence from wider stakeholder groups related to the Community Impact Programme.
- Managing logistics and team travel arrangements.
If you possess excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to making a positive impact, we invite you to apply for this role. Join our team and contribute to meaningful community initiatives. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated team!
Knowledge, experience, and personal qualities
We're seeking candidates with the following knowledge and experience (all essential):
- Excellent administrative skills
- Exceptional communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and networking skills
- Previous experience working for a not-for-profit organisation or on projects
- Demonstrable experience supporting projects and/or events
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to thrive in a busy environment with excellent time management skills, the capacity to prioritize workload, handle conflicting demands, and meet tight deadlines
- Strong relationship-building skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at various levels
- Proficient in using database and email software such as Mailchimp and Salesforce
Personal qualities (essential)
Are you caring, driven, and ready to make a difference? We're seeking someone just like you to join our team!
- Solution-focused: Proactive problem-solvers who tackle challenges head-on.
- Adaptable: Embracing change and prioritising work effectively.
- Initiative taker: Owning workload and taking the lead when needed.
- Lifelong learner: Eager to learn and grow, pushing ourselves to new heights.
- People person: Enjoy working closely with diverse stakeholders.
Our Company & Culture:
The Royal Foundation is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to ensuring a positive, safe, and respectful environment which promotes the wellbeing and dignity of our employees, partners, suppliers, and those whose interests we represent. We are committed to promoting a positive and inclusive working environment that has a diversity of people and views, and one that supports our culture of collaboration and curiosity. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices, and external relationships. We therefore welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Join Us:
Ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our team?
Simply click 'Apply' now to submit your CV and a one-page covering letter. Tell us about your motivation for applying and how your skills and experience align with the role. We can't wait to connect with you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job title: Referral Co-ordinator and Service Administrator - IRIE Mind
Responsible to: Clinical Services Manager
Hours: 22.5 per week
Salary: Starting salary is £25,635,00 per year (Full-time equivalent) (SC3 SP14)which equates to £15,381 per year at 22.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Location: The Hub, Homerton Row, Hackney
Benefits: See supporting documents for information on benefits.
We are seeking a Referral Co-ordinator and Service Administrator to join the IRIE Mind team. This self-motivated, passionate individual will possess excellent communication and organisational skills and will work in close liaison with the Team Lead and external healthcare professionals. The postholder will be the first point of contact for the IRIE Mind Black, African and Caribbean Wellbeing Service.
About Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest:
We are a multi-disciplinary provider of specialist mental health services and a part of the Mind Federation.
We promote both recovery from ill health for people with recurrent and enduring mental health difficulties and early intervention for those at risk of developing mental health issues, or who struggle with common mental health conditions.
We currently support around 5,000 people a year through a variety of services focusing on psychological, social, economic and workplace wellbeing, and support minoritised communities.
Our values are:
Working with Mind CHWF means you’ll be part of a dedicated, passionate, and professional workforce who cares about the work they do and make a real difference to the lives of the people in the City of London, Hackney, and Waltham Forest.
Connected: Creating a compassionate and supportive community.
Fair: We strive for equity- no-one's needs should go unmet.
Brave: We walk with people, offering help by doing what works - proven or new
We are committed to actively becoming anti-racist in everything we do. This is a critical priority for Mind CHWF. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation that recognises different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services.
We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.
Those with lived experience of Mental Health are encouraged to apply.
Value-based Recruitment:
We know that for various reasons, not everybody who can successfully perform in a role, performs their best under traditional interview/selection procedures. We are therefore seeking ways to breakdown further barriers in our recruitment & selection process.
Shorted-listed candidates will be provided with some questions to help them prepare for the interview.
How to apply:
For more information on the vacancy and how to apply, click the ‘Apply’ button - Please note that we are unable to consider incomplete applications.
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The closing date is by 30th April 2024, however, please do not delay applying as this advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable applicant for the role.
We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please let us know in your application.
Your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. Please take a moment to read through our applicant’s privacy notice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Upper Norwood Library Hub (UNLH) provides lifelong learning & opportunity for local communities & design inclusive spaces for learning, wellbeing & the arts that support local communities & protect & sustain libraries. UNLH sits on the cusp of 5 London Boroughs (Croydon, Lambeth, Bromley, Southwark & Lewisham). Our professional library service is delivered by Lambeth Council, co-funded by Croydon Council; working in close partnership with the library & Council teams. We work in close partnership with library services, statutory & voluntary sector partners, connecting us to multiple communities & deeply rooting us into the heart of South London. Our library hub operates a co-created community programme focusing on sharing & learning, health & wellbeing, venue & performance & outreach activities. We promote equality through information, education, wellbeing & creative programmes that create open access & widen participation. UNLH is managed by the Upper Norwood Library Trust (UNLT - an independent charity), formed in 2012 by local residents & a strategic priority is that we are ‘of’ our community not ‘for’ our community to ensure resident voice is central within the organisation.
We are seeking and experienced administrator to join our team. You will be responsible for the range of administrative tasks across the charity - facilities, visitor support, projects, HR & finance.
Our successful candidate will have excellent planning and organisational skills. They will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and be highly efficient as well as very flexible.
We’re seeking someone who is highly proactive and capable of working with, and across, a range of people – inside and outside of UNLT. The roles success depends on delivering competing priorities and projects to different deadlines. This means we’re looking for evidence of well-developed skills in communication (oral and written), negotiation and persuasion.
This is an interesting and varied role, with responsibility for many different areas of governance & service delivery. It is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and understanding as to how a small charity like UNLT operates.
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We are working with an excellent Charity to recruit for a HR and Payroll Administrator. This role is a 12 month fixed term contract, to provide essential support in the smooth day to day running of the Charity, with a key focus on bridging the gap between the HR and Payroll functions.
Key duties:
- Maintain and manage current HR and Payroll information on databases, ensuring all information is added correctly and accurately
- Provide support to the recruitment and onboarding process to ensure each vacancy is filled appropriately
- Support in issuing new contracts and/or updating contracts, hours and work patterns, employee status etc
- Process all salary changes stemming from merit increases, promotions, bonuses, and pay adjustments in the HRIS system (CoreHR)
- Be a point of contact for payroll related queries, including auto enrolment, salary information, sickness, benefits and extra duty payments
- Undertake other administrative duties including but not limited to RTW checks and DBS renewals
Ideal candidate profile:
- Level 3 CIPD qualified
- Experience working within both HR and Payroll teams
- Ability to communicate with staff of all levels
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Prior experience using CoreHR system
Agency reference number: J79594
Location: Central London
Duration: 12 months (FTC)
Salary: £26,396 per annum
Working hours: 35 hours a week
Working pattern: Home-based with occasional travel to the office
Start: w/c 29th April 2024
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.