Advice & Support Team – Personal Advisor

Duration: 35 hrs per week

Job ref: AST-PA0220

About our work and values

Do you have passion for your work, a commitment to excellence and a desire to support some of the most vulnerable and excluded people in our communities? Could you support us to make positive lasting changes in people’s lives?

Providence Row works with more than a thousand homeless and vulnerably housed people a year in East London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice, recovery and learning and training programmes.  Our aim is to ensure that people who are so often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life away from the streets. Central to our work are our core values of Compassion, Respect, Inclusiveness, Empowerment and Justice.  These inform the content, style and delivery of all our services.

Providence Row’s Advice & Support service works with rough sleepers and those at risk of homelessness in the London Boroughs of Tower Hamlets and the City of London.  The role of Personal Advisor (Advice and Support Team) is to engage with and support people who are sleeping rough or vulnerably housed. 

Our service is on the front line of both homelessness prevention and the local response to rough sleeping. Beginning with a volunteer led triage assessment process that begins in our Welcome Area clients are allocated according to specialisms in the team covering preventative work and support for rough sleepers. The main emphasis in the service is to do everything possible to move people into appropriate accommodation in a borough or community which they have rights and entitlements to services.  This work is often done in partnership with other organisations, some of which are funded to help people move away from a life on the streets or which may operate in other sectors such as health.

Your contribution to our work and values

Passionate about providing quality support to some of the most vulnerable and excluded people in East London, you will have the drive and ambition to support your team to make positive lasting changes in people’s lives.

You have experience of delivering specialist support to vulnerable adults who have experienced homelessness. With experience in service delivery and a strong understanding of how other factors such as rough sleeping, mental health and substance use, affect an individual’s confidence and perceived ability to progress, you will live out our values in your approach to your work.

You will utilise your organisational and time management skills to ensure a smooth running of service. You are an excellent communicator and can create positive working relationships with a wide range of people. 

For an application pack, please visit our website.

The deadline for applications is midnight on Monday, 9 March 2020.

Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.

Thank you for considering to become our new Director. Fulham Good Neighbour Service is a well-loved and respected local charity. It was set up in 1966 but was born out of the Fulham District Nursing Association, established in 1920. Today, Fulham Good Neighbours is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee, with seven paid staff members and around 100 volunteers. The charity has won a number of awards, including the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

Vision Statement

Fulham Good Neighbours is a local charity enabling neighbours to create a community where they look out and care for each other.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to enable local older, disabled and vulnerable adults to:

- Live independently and to contribute to society,

- Help overcome isolation and loneliness,

- Be at the heart of the community

by providing practical support.

Our Values are:

- Trustworthiness;

- Being welcoming and inclusive;

- Proactivity and flexibility.

Fulham Good Neighbours support mainly older people, including those with dementia, with a range of services:

Good Neighbour Scheme – practical help at home. We do what any good neighbour would: small DIY, collect medication, escort to appointments, accompany shopping and take care of pets to name just a few of our free services delivered by nearly 100 volunteers, many of whom are older people.

Befriending for those who are housebound

Decorating

Digital Inclusion for those who are housebound

Gardening and Adopt a Garden scheme

Social Clubs to help beat isolation and loneliness:

- Art Group;

- Chair Based Exercise Groups;

- Fulham Carers;

- Fulham Lunch Club;

- Fulham Sunday Afternoon Tea;

- Silver Clubs;

- Shared Reading Group.

We also offer our hall to other local small groups supporting older people for regular or one-off meetings.

Finally, we organise the Parsons Green Fair - an annual event for the whole community attended by over 9,000 people.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Take responsibility for the successful implementation of the charity's strategic plan
2. Initiate new project development for approval by the board of trustees
3. Recruit and manage staff
4. Ensure staff are supported in their roles and that they meet their targets
5. Cover for staff in their absence
6. Ensure there are sufficient numbers of active volunteers who are adequately supported
7. Promote the organisation, increase its visibility and build relationships with stakeholders
8. Provide management, monitoring and evaluation of projects and core activities
9. Support the Parsons Fair Committee and Board of Trustees with the organisation and successful implementation of the event.
10. In conjunction with the Finance Administrator and Treasurer, monitor all income, expenditure, accounts, funding, investments and budgets
11. Nurture existing, and initiate new, funding sources. Maximise other income
12. Continue to develop the charity’s IT systems and ensure that it remains at the forefront of technological changes
13. Attend board meetings and determine policy in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
14. Act as company secretary
15. Ensure the charity complies with charity and company law
16. Ensure appropriate health and safety policies and practices are in place
17. Take responsibility for the security, alarm and daily management of the premises
18. Maintain awareness of relevant charitable and local sector issues and trends
19. Build and nurture relationships within the local community and with local businesses
20. Carry out any other tasks and duties as determined by the Board of Trustees

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential requirements

1. Senior management experience within the charity sector or similar
2. Experience of working at a senior level with and under the direction of a board of trustees
3. Experience in the negotiating, monitoring and reporting on statutory and non-statutory funding
4. Financial acumen including financial reporting
5. Experience of successfully delivering strategic plans
6. Experience in publicity and marketing
7. Experience in management of staff and volunteers

Desirable requirements

1. Empathy and experience of working with older people
2. Knowledge of Sage charity accounting software
3. Local knowledge

Conditions

Ability to work flexibly with occasional evenings and weekends

DBS Check

Two references, including the most recent employer

What we offer

We are a small but friendly team of seven staff, five of whom work part-time. We hope that you will decide to join us and benefit from the following:

Working Hours: 35hrs over 5 days per week

Salary: JPC Pay Scale 39-43; starting salary £41,675

Pension: 5% employer’s pension contribution

Holidays: 28 days per annum

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Interest-Free Travel Ticket Loan

Ability to ‘buy’/’sell’ up to 3 days A/L each year

A friendly work environment - We are accredited with London Healthy Workplace Charter (commitment level)

How to apply

To apply, please submit an up to date CV and a supporting statement of no more than 2 pages by email or by post to Recruitment – confidential, Chris Mikata, Fulham Good Neighbours, Rosaline Hall, 70 Rosaline Road, London SW6 7QT.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: midday on Thursday, 12th March 2020

Interviews: Monday, 23rd March 2020 

Population Matters is looking for an experienced Senior Campaigner to play an important part in achieving our vision of a future in which a stable human population co-exists in harmony with nature and a healthy planet. 

This is a key role in a small but rapidly expanding team, where everyone’s contribution matters.  You will be a self-starter and relish the responsibility of delivering designated campaigns to a high professional standard with support from managers, but a great deal of independence. This role requires at least three years campaigning experience, or similar, in the Charity/NGO world.  You will be based from home, with regular travel to London and possibly other locations so being able to work on your own initiative and virtually is a key requirement for this role.

You are adept at establishing and developing great stakeholder relationships, and confident in representing your organisation  at events, at meetings and, ideally, in the media (training can be provided).  You also have the analytical and writing skills needed to produce authoritative and impactful reports, lobbying material and other communications. 

Most importantly, you are passionate about protecting our planet, securing global justice, empowering people and communicating our positive message. You will have a proven track record of developing, implementing and evaluating successful campaigns in the Charity/NGO sector. You will be tackling challenging issues including institutional inertia and entrenched views – you will need to be flexible, creative and dogged, and you’ll be working in a supportive, committed team where those skills will be shared and valued.

The deadline for applications is midday on 11/03/2020. Interviews will be held w/c 16/03/2020. 

Please accompany your CV with a covering letter (no more than 500 words) explaining how you match our requirements and what you will bring to the role.

We're sorry, but due to our size it may not be possible to respond to every application.  If you have not heard from us by 16/03/2020 you should assume that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.  Thank you for your interest in Population Matters.

Population Matters - Every Choice Counts

The Royal Society is dedicated to putting science at the heart of the UK’s cultural life and our public profile is central to our work. We have an excellent entry-level opportunity for an Assistant Press Officer to join our high-performing team.

Whether it is about the impact of Brexit on science or how new technologies are changing our lives, this role will support the team who are presenting the views of the Society on the high profile scientific issues of the day.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is interested in developing a career in PR. We will support you to develop and equip you with the wide-ranging skills you need to become a Press Officer in the future. If you think you would thrive as an important member of our busy team we want to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

As the Assistant Press Officer you’ll be doing important work to make sure that our projects in areas as diverse as climate change, education and artificial intelligence are seen and heard across the UK. You will be responsible for promoting the Society’s peer-reviewed journals, monitoring and analysing our coverage, reporting our achievements in a compelling way, and ensuring that our Press Office systems are up to date. You will also be our first point of contact for liaising directly with journalists via email, phone and in person.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for someone committed to a career in PR, who will bring enthusiasm and the desire to excel in our fast-paced team. We need someone who is a quick learner, with excellent attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise tasks and juggle workload. We will expect you to be interested in science and current affairs, and to be alert for opportunities to turn the Society’s work into compelling news stories.

This is a great first step into an exciting career at the Royal Society and we will be looking for both enthusiasm and your writing ability to come across in your cover letter and task.

To apply, please complete the application form using our online recruitment system.

Reports to: Head of Media Relations
Line manages: None
Location: Carlton House Terrace, SW1Y 5AG
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £24,000 - £25,000 per annum
Pay Band: B

Closing date for applications: Monday 9 March 2020
Interview dates: Week commencing 16 March 2020

The Mayor’s Fund for London is an independent charity, championing social mobility for young Londoners from low-income backgrounds. We believe that all young people, regardless of their starting point in life, should be able to thrive in their community, forge fulfilling careers and take advantage of the outstanding opportunities that London has to offer.

Our work raises awareness of the barriers facing young Londoners, promotes the activities which best increases their opportunities and brings together the partnerships to make a measurable impact on young Londoners’ lives. In 2018/19, we supported over 35,000 young Londoners aged 4-24 across all 33 boroughs working in partnership with 427 schools, 110 community organisations and 94 employers, charities, social enterprises and local authorities.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is our patron.

THE ROLE

The Executive Assistant & Office Manager is a pivotal role within the Mayor’s Fund for London. 

The job holder will be responsible for the smooth operation of the executive functions of the charity, including support for governance (board and sub-committees), support with HR functions (such as inductions), office management, plus team diary support.  The successful candidate will have significant experience in supporting administration functions in a busy working environment, able to liaise confidently at a senior level and to have a proactive and problem-solving mindset.

Although experience within a charity environment is not essential, interest and empathy in the Mayor’s Fund for London’s work would be an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply online sending in a covering letter and your CV. 

The Mayor's Fund for London is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. The Equal Opportunities form is voluntary but the information we collect here is very useful to us as it helps us to make sure that we are an inclusive employer and to find out if our workforce is diverse.

Unfortunately due to the large volumes of interest the charity receives, we are not able to respond to all applicants who are unsuccessful at the application stage.

Please only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK.

Events Assistant
King’s Cross, London

About Us

The Aga Khan Foundation works with communities around the world to break the cycle of poverty and build a better future together.

Operating in 20 countries, we make long-term investments in innovative programmes that improve quality of life, from bringing electricity to remote villages in Afghanistan, to training thousands of nurses across East Africa, to restoring the cultural treasures of the Silk Road.

We invest in high-quality institutions such as clinics, banks and universities that anchor communities and equip people with the tools they need most, whether it’s access to healthcare, financial credit or quality education.

After our recent move to the Aga Khan Centre, we’re increasing our events and outreach activities and are now looking for two Events Assistants to join our Events team.

The Benefits

- Salary of circa £23,000 per annum
- 24 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays 
- Offices in the beautiful Aga Khan Centre, just a short walk from King’s Cross station

This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in events while supporting a foundation that improves the lives of people all over the world.

You will gain a unique insight into the world of holding and organising events, giving you the perfect platform to build up your experience and skills and achieve your future aspirations.

So, if you want to join and learn from a dedicated team, increase awareness of our amazing organisation and, in turn, create positive change for some of the world’s poorest communities, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As an Events Assistant, you will support a variety of events and functions, helping users of the Aga Khan Centre to set up for meeting and events.

In this hands-on role, you will prepare meeting rooms, set up audio-visual equipment needed and ensure all the information and amenities needed are available.

About You

To join us as an Events Assistant, you will need:

- Experience of working in a similar role within a meetings and events environment
- Audio-visual experience and knowledge
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word and Excel

Due to the nature of this role, flexibility with working hours is required along with the ability to work evenings, weekends and early or late shifts. You will need to support a rota covering the hours between 7am and 7pm on a bi-weekly basis.

Other organisations may call this role Event Support Assistant, Event Administrator, Graduate Events Assistant, Event Co-ordinator, Events Team Assistant, or Events Team Administrator.

The closing date for this role is the 24th February 2020.

Webrecruit and the Aga Khan Foundation are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking a new and exciting opportunity as an Events Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency

30 hours per week

£25,641 FTE (£21,978 PRO RATA)

CONTRACT: Until 31st March 2021

This is a varied role and requires excellent interpersonal skills and a positive and flexible approach. You will be working collaboratively with the staff team across the organisation to further develop our volunteering programme

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Further developing our volunteering programme;

• Creating and implementing a volunteer recruitment plan;

• Leading on the recruitment of volunteers;

• Staffing promotional stands at events;

• Maintaining volunteer records;

• Monitoring and evaluating activities and writing reports.

Successful candidates will have a good understanding of the needs and issues affecting the independence of older people.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Wednesday 4th March, Interviews will be held on Friday 13th March. Please apply via application form which can be found on our website - we do not accept CVs.

PMO Co-ordinator
The Old Police House, Hyde Park, London

About Us

Created in March 2017, The Royal Parks is a charity that supports and manages 5,000 acres of historic parkland across London. Millions of Londoners and tourists visit our beautiful sites, which offer unparalleled opportunities for enjoyment, exploration and healthy living in the heart of the capital.

We look after eight of London’s largest open spaces; Hyde Park, Green Park, Richmond, Greenwich, St James’s, Bushy and The Regent’s Park, and Kensington Gardens. We also manage other important open spaces in the capital including Brompton Cemetery, Victoria Tower Gardens, Canning Green and Poet’s Corner.

We are now looking for a PMO Co-ordinator to join our team, working from our offices in the Old Police House in Hyde Park.

The Benefits

- Salary of £27,390 - £33,330 per annum DOE
- Pension scheme
- 26 days’ holiday per annum

If you are an administrative professional with fantastic support experience, this is a superb opportunity to enable project work that ensures the conservation of irreplaceable landscapes throughout London.

We provide comprehensive training to support you to build upon your current skill set and gain valuable experience in project management.

So, if you are looking for a career in administration with a difference where you can get a unique glimpse at how we manage some of London’s most beautiful spaces, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a PMO Co-ordinator, you will enable the work of the Director of Estates and Projects, the Project Manager and the Projects Team through support and admin practices.

Working on selected projects and programmes, you will:

- Arrange and circulate documents and take minutes for monthly meetings
- Manage budgets and track financial spending for multiple projects
- Support the administration of The Project Approval Group
- Assist in processing invoices and raising purchase orders and receipts
- Manage the diary for the department
- Ensure project ledgers, logs and databases are up to date
- Support the creation of first drafts of project briefs

About You

To join us as a PMO Co-ordinator, you will need:

- Substantial experience of providing a high standard of administrative support to a variety of teams, colleagues and projects
- Experience of monitoring and reporting on the progress of a range of different project activities
- Experience of using MS Excel to accurately track and report on financial data, the processing of purchase orders and recording invoices
- Experience of providing detailed and thorough minutes
- Diary management skills and experience of arranging meetings
- Strong IT skills including proficient use of Microsoft Office suite
- At a minimum, GCSEs at grades 4 - 9 or A* - C in Maths and English

Ideally, you will hold a PRINCE2 project management certification, but this is not essential. The ability to improve processes and procedures to provide better information to senior management and assistance to staff would also be beneficial.

Other organisations may call this role Project Support Officer, Administrator, PMO Administrator, Project Administrator, Personal Assistant, PA, Executive Assistant, EA, Officer Assistant, Project Team Assistant, Project Team Administrator, Project Assistant, or Financial Administrator.

The closing date for this role is the 1st of March 2020.

This is a full-time role, working 36 hours per week.

Webrecruit and The Royal Parks are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking for a diverse challenge as a PMO Co-ordinator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Senior Officer - Events

Fixed-term post three month contract

£37, 083.38 (pro rata)

Based in London

War on Want works to challenge the root causes of poverty, inequality and injustice through partnership with social movements in the South and by running hard-hitting campaigns in the UK in support of radical change. 

War on Want, in partnership with activist and author Naomi Klein’s Leap organisation, is co-organising a major policy-convening seminar alongside a public conference in London from the 16 - 18 April 2020.  Both events will be held at SOAS University and we are currently looking for a highly motivated and experienced events organiser to successfully plan and organise the logistics for both events.  They will also support the War on Want and Leap teams by organising and co-ordinating the logistics of workshops, seminars and panel debates across both events.

This role is vital in ensuring the successful planning and delivery of the event.  The post holder will report to War on Want’s Executive Director and will work in consultation with senior management on event planning and with relevant staff from War on Want.

The closing date for applications is noon Wednesday 19 February though early applications are encouraged.  Interviews are scheduled for Friday 21 February.

War on Want welcomes applications from all members of the community. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer.

Please note that we can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.  We are unable to sponsor working visa applications.

FUNDRAISING DEPARTMENT

The Fundraising team raises private income for MSF field operations globally and to cover MSF’s administration costs in the UK. Donations spontaneously generated by awareness of MSF’s work are also managed by the Fundraising team. In 2018 we raised over £52 million, which includes £19 million from regular donations.

Our goal is to build support by bringing supporters closer to the people that MSF assists, and the medical work that private donations make possible. MSF UK prides itself on the accessibility of the Fundraising team to our supporters and the provision of excellent supporter care; this is central to the philosophy of the team. The Fundraising team actively raises funds from the public, recruiting and maintaining this support through direct marketing campaigns, created in partnership with professional agencies.

This role sits within the Fundraising Operations team; a fast paced team with a varied and large work load.  The post holder will be expected to manage their own task list and prioritise where necessary.

JOB PURPOSE

To manage the administration and financial reconciliation of donations for the Fundraising team. This includes supporting regular Gift Aid and Finance audits. 

The role will also provide ad-hoc support to the Supporter Care team by answering calls from supporters; ensuring these are handled in a professional and courteous manner. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  ​

• Manage the daily reconciliation of donations received into the MSF bank and PayPal accounts, as well as, donations received via third party donation and Payroll Giving processing organisations such as CAF, Benevity, Stewardship etc.
• Coordinate the weekly banking of donations processed within the MSF UK office. This involves creating a report for Finance and depositing the cheques at the local bank. 
• Managing failed cheques. This involves reversing income on the database, informing the Finance team and responding to the donor.
• Support the operational processes in place for financial reconciliation, maintaining and developing new and existing processes, alongside the Finance team
• Produce, and keep up to date, process documentation for all the tasks within the role
• Assisting with ad hoc donation and supporter record administration as required.
• Handling telephone calls from supporters (such as enquiries, processing card donations, change of address, amendments to regular donations etc.)
• Managing a volunteer to support this role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• A systematic and organised approach with a proven ability to follow things through and meet regular deadlines 
• An excellent level of numeracy, combined with accuracy and an attention to detail is a must
• Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Excel to an intermediate level including the ability to produce and manipulate pivot tables
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build relationships with internal and external contacts
• Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload amid conflicting demands
• Proven ability to work independently within a team environment 
• Excellent phone manner and an ability to connect with supporters 
• Flexibility to take on other related tasks combined with a willingness to learn
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Commitment to the aims and values of Médecins Sans Frontières

Full job description available on the MSF UK website. 

HOW TO APPLY  

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation (please upload as one document) by the closing date: 23/02/2020, 11.59pm.

Service Delivery Manager – working with homeless and temporarily-housed people at Hope4 (Rugby)Ltd

Have you got experience of working with people in crisis? Are you passionate about helping rough sleepers to get off the streets? Do you demonstrate expertise, compassion and leadership?
If your answer to all the above is yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We need an exceptional manager who can oversee the delivery and success of our National Lottery-funded project; "Delivering Hope". To do this you will lead a small staff team and large number of volunteers, creating and building on strong partnerships with faith-based, statutory and other voluntary sector groups.

Context:
The mission of Hope4 is to help end rough sleeping and prevent homelessness in Rugby. The service provides specialist care and works in partnership with external agencies to enable people to start addressing their support needs and identify the most appropriate longer-term accommodation offer.
Closing date: 2nd March 2020

SLRA is a well established, local voluntary organisation providing a range of advice and support services to refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants who are at risk or in crisis. 

We are looking for an experienced Youth Caseworker who would like to take up this exciting opportunity to join our dedicated Youth casework team, working alongside young people to ensure that they can access their statutory rights and make progress in their personal, social and educational development and achieve their full potential.

Our Youth caseworkers provide holistic casework, advice and practical support to young people aged 14 to 24 years, working closely with statutory and voluntary organisations to ensure that the immediate and longer -term needs of young people are met.

Job Title: Fundraising Officer

Contract: One year fixed term.

Part time:  (21hours p/w)
Salary range: ££ 26,000 (pro rata) (£15,600 actual salary)

Closing Date:  3rd March 2020

Core Arts- a leading creative mental health charity in London  are looking for an enthusiastic and creative person to become part of our Fundraising team to assist the Deputy Director in fundraising bids. Ideally we are looking for someone who loves working as part of a team and is willing to learn and support applications for funds.  The role involves fundraising from Trusts, Foundations, Lottery and Statutory funds plus assisting in the PR of the Charity.

The person needs to be organised and efficient, eager to learn about our ethos and personalised way of working. The ideal candidate would have a passion for persuasive writing, they will be excellent administrators with good attention to detail, with an understanding of how the creative arts improves wellbeing. 

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills -both written and oral; be happy working independently but also in collaboration with others; have good arithmetic ability. Fundraising experience is preferred but not necessary.  More important is an understanding of the importance of creativity and education to improve adults mental health.

To apply please email a relevant CV and a Covering Letter explaining what has motivated you to apply for the role and how you feel you meet the requirements of the role to  Giuliana Molinari 

Please look at the Core Arts website for a full job description.

We're looking for a Design and Publications Officer to join the Green Party's Communications Team. This is an exciting role where you'll play an integral part in managing the Green Party's brand and ensuring that our messaging and visual representation is consistent across the country.

You'll work alongside our press, campaigns, social media, events and membership officers, as well as assisting local parties, in translating Green Party messaging into engaging visual content. This is a role for someone proactive who wants to make a significant contribution to design development not wait for a perfect brief before they can get stuck in.