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Administration and Systems Manager 

£35k p.a. 

Location: initially remote working but to be hybrid based in W/NW/SW London.

We are looking for an experienced Administration and Systems Manager to join our enthusiastic and friendly Operations team. Help Counselling is a small Mental Health charity providing one-to-one counselling, both in person and online to adults over 18.  We are also a well-established clinical training placement provider for trainee counsellors and psychotherapists studying with prestigious training organisations in London.

About Help

Help Counselling is well-established Mental Health Charity with a heritage of over 50 years. We provide training placements for clinical supervisors, counsellors and psychotherapists who need to gain clinical experience to qualify (or further qualify) and be registered with one of the industry professional bodies such as, BACP or UKCP. For ethical reasons, the work trainee counsellors / psychotherapists do is unpaid, i.e., they must volunteer their time.

This volunteer model enables Help to fulfil its charitable aim of providing low-cost counselling services. It can take between 3-5 years to qualify, and our training placements are for minimum of 12 months meaning we can also provide clients with long-term help. Having consistence and continuity plays a pivotal role in building a safe, therapeutic, and trusting alliance between the counsellor and client. 

The blend of low-cost and long-term talking therapy is much needed in a time of increasing demand for mental health support and increasing complexity of presenting issues.

About the job

The purpose of this role is to manage the daily administrative operations and a small administration team of 2 people. The objective being to ensure that we meet our monthly targets, are compliant with the requirements of BACP, run efficiently and deal with exceptions in a timely, ethical, and effective manner.

Currently our client volumes are between 250-350, we have approximately 90 counsellors and clinical team of approximately 20. 

We operate a number of cloud-based IT systems and have outsourced HR and Finance functions.

Key responsibilities

Team management
Directing the team to make sure work is scheduled, fully completed and managed efficiently.

Line managing and coaching team members to achieve their objectives and develop their skills, confidence and abilities. 
Systems management.

Managing the impacts and interactions between processes and systems which can be complex and far reaching. 

Monitoring and ensuring all systems used are accurate and up to date, performing, interpreting and following up on system audits.  
Information review, reporting and continuous improvement.

Create, review and report on operational data and use this information to solve potential problems or strengthen business performance. 

Evaluate processes and policies, look for and make improvements as necessary. Ensure that processes and policies are easy to understand and up to date. 

Stakeholder management

Provide a point of escalation and decision-making for queries arising from clients, counsellors, supervisors, training organisations and other stakeholders.

Quality of service 

Ensure all queries and contacts are dealt with professionally, accurately and promptly. 

Manage all aspects of the administrative tasks and process required.

The Candidate

Education & experience: 5-6 years’ administrative, operations, customer service and supervisory experience, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector.  

Skills:

· Ability to analyse information and develop practical solutions.
Planning, critical thinking, problem solving, and task and time management skills.

· Interpersonal, line management, coaching, and verbal and written communication skills.

· Technical expert on MS Office suite and hands-on experience of CRM and / or clinical management system.

· Knowledge / experience of JotForm (Powerforms or equivalent), Stripe and DocuSign will be advantageous. 

About you:

· Self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative.

· Well-organised with ability to analyse information and problem-solve, work at pace, work flexibly and prioritise effectively.

· Excellent attention to detail, thorough and accurate. 

· Proven track-record in high quality customer service skills, confident on the telephone.

· Quick to learn new systems and proficient with technology. 

We're seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to oversee our dedicated team of Floating Support Workers.

In this role, you will be responsible for line managing a team of Floating Support Workers and Lead Workers; Coordinating the provision of high-quality Floating Support to a wide range of individuals residing in Westminster or out of the borough in Temporary Accommodation placements

SHP Westminster Floating Support Service is funded by Westminster Borough to provide holistic, dynamic support to residents of Westminster. The aim of the service is to assist vulnerable residents to sustain their accommodation and access appropriate services to enable them to maintain independence and lead fulfilling lives.      

About the role:

As the Floating Support Team Manager, you will join an experienced management team to help ensure the delivery of effective and person-centred support services.

You will support the management team to ensure the service is running effectively and the team feel well supported and empowered to undertake their roles. You will monitor quality and the effectiveness of the support services by conducting regular supervisions and supporting with the data collection for reporting purposes.

You will also develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including Clients, Community Mental Health Teams, Housing, Adult Social Care with the aim of promoting collaboration.

About you:

• An Understanding of how to provide effective staff management and demonstrable ability to manage staff performance and motivate staff members to perform effectively. 
• Understanding and experience of working with the issues faced by people who experience mental ill health, substance use issues, and who have offending histories, in accessing the appropriate support from services. 
• A good and current understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures 
• Experience working as part of a multi-agency partnership to address complex problems and bring about positive change
• Resilience and determination to overcome obstacles and find creative solutions. 
• An approach that is analytical, and person-centred, rooted in a strengths and recovery model.

About us: 

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need! 

At SHP, we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to having a workforce that is made up of diverse individuals, skills, experiences and abilities.  Due to current under –representation at management level, we particularly encourage applications from individuals within our Black and Asian communities.

Important info:

Closing date: 1st May 2024 at Midnight

Interview date: 8th May 2024 via Microsoft Teams

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

We have an opportunity for a Service Delivery Assistant to join the team based in Ashford, Kent, working 35 hours a week, on a Monday to Friday basis.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your Birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is based in our Ashford, Kent office

What is the role about?

A new project to support survivors of Domestic Abuse named 'SAFER' means we have a vacancy in the Administration Team. Undertaking a range of administration tasks to support the Kent Team in their day to day operations helping people affected by crime. Using a range of databases to enter or retrieve information, communicating with colleagues, the police and other agencies by e-mail and telephone and receiving and responding to internal and external queries and referrals.

You will need:

Our ideal candidate is someone who is resilient, confident, happy to work as part of a team and willing to constantly learn and adapt to new situations. They will enjoy being a part of a busy and varied working environment and can demonstrate an ability to communicate with both colleagues and external partners including investigating officers. They will have strong customer service ethics, be competent in the use of IT skills and know how to use a range of software packages on a PC. Training will be provided in the use of our Case Management System.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We looking forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Involve is at the vanguard of changing our democracy. Combining innovative, high-quality practice with making a clear case for a democracy fit for the 21st century, we are showing exactly what our democratic future holds.

As Project Administrator you will play a key role in our team, working together to build a vibrant democracy, where people are at the heart of decision-making. Your focus will be to support the delivery of Involve’s projects and  programmes to a high standard, helping to manage relationships, budgets, logistics, events and systems effectively.

To succeed in the role, you will be an outstanding and detail oriented administrator who has excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills. You will show lots of initiative, be a strong team player whilst also being able to work autonomously, as well as have a passion for our mission

The first major project that will play a significant part of your role will be the Democracy Network - a major project for Involve whose aim is to connect people working on issues of power and democracy to increase our understanding and effectiveness, take action together, and lead on issues to build a stronger democracy.

Overview

The National Paralympic Heritage Trust (NPHT) has embarked on a new exciting five-year strategy – ‘Becoming Seamlessly Inclusive 2023-2028’. To help us on this journey, this is an exciting opportunity to join our team as the Trust’s Company Administrator, a key role within our organisation. You will be able to think on your feet and be confident to work autonomously. 

The NPHT is a young dynamic and diverse organisation, and a leader in accessible heritage. Over our first five years we have engaged with over half a million people with the ambition to reach a million over the next five years, with support from several major heritage funders including the Arts Council England (as an NPO), National Lottery Heritage Fund, Rothschild Foundation, Museums Association Esmee Fairbairn, Wolfson Foundation, Art Fund and Garfield Weston.

Role of the Company Administrator

The Administrator will be responsible for the key administration functions of the Trust; planning, directing, managing, and coordinating all operational functions including the office management, day to day finance records, events support and site maintenance.

1. Overall

1.1 To be part of the inspiring work of the National Paralympic Heritage Trust, supporting the wider team and often being the first line of contact to visitors and partners in person, online and via telephone.

1.2 Manage the provision of office services including the management of day to day finance and payments, staff rotas, stationary orders, supporting events and bookings and ensuring the smooth running of the office.

1.3 Organising the day-to-day maintenance of the Heritage Centre and the displays at the National Spinal Injuries Centre.

Main Duties

1.4 The management of office systems, operating practices, record keeping, policies and budget monitoring systems including supporting returns to funders, monthly invoicing records and payments.

1.5 Administration of training, Heritage Centre bookings, events and meetings, including organising catering when relevant.

1.6 Management of general correspondence, answering phone calls, managing the admin mailbox and processing post.

1.7 Oversight and coordination of environmental action plans.

1.8 Drafting, formatting, and printing of relevant documents for meetings as required.

1.9 Maintaining stock lists and ordering of office supplies as needed.

1.10 Coordinate agendas and take meeting notes for the Board of Trustees and the Finance and Development Committee.

1.11 Management of purchase orders and invoicing.

1.12 Photocopying and filing of appropriate documents as needed.

1.13 Maintaining databases, and the google drive.

1.14 Support processing of DBS checks for staff and volunteers as directed by the wider team.

1.15 Other

· To support communications, digital content and evaluation consultants.

· To support the commercial programme of work.

· Other project work as arises.

· To assist work placement trainees in areas where they require admin support.

2. Meetings and reporting

2.1 The Administrator will be employed by the National Paralympic Heritage Trust and be responsible to the Board of Trustees.

2.2 The Administrator will report to and be supported by the Head of Programmes.

2.3 The Administrator will have monthly meetings with the Head of Programmes, reporting on progress and raising any areas of concern.

3. Period of Contract

3.1 Permanent.

4. Contract fee/Pay

4.1 The proposed fee is £25,000 a year Pro rata 3 days a week (24 hours).

4.2 In addition to the payment outlined above the Administrator will be paid reasonable agreed expenses incurred subject to the supply of receipts/travel expense claim and a stakeholder pension.

5. Indemnity

Insurance is covered by the NPHT.

6. Skills and Qualifications

Essential:

o Excellent administrative skills with an eye for detail and a good understanding of Excel and Word.

o Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.

o Experience with budget monitoring.

o Proven ability to work in a collaborative manner.

o Excellent communicator.

o Highly self-motivated.

o Experience of engaging with the public.

Desirable:

o Experience/empathy to disability and neurodiversity.

o An interest in sport.

o An understanding of or interest in the Paralympics.

These are newly created administrative roles to increase capacity in Londonwide LMCs, the membership organisation representing approximately 7,000 NHS General Practitioners in nearly 1,200 practice teams in London, providing pan-London leadership and shared committee services for its members. The organisation has an important role to Value, Care for and Protect general practice.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Primary Care team which supports committee effectiveness and ensures representation within Local Medical Committees within London. The post holder will report to the Director of Primary Care, working across local committees within the Primary Care team.

The focus of this role is to provide administrative support to Local Medical Committees, enabling the smooth running of Committee meetings. It would be helpful if candidates have a contextual understanding of the health environment or other public sector environments that we work in, along with excellent administration and note-taking skills. We would like to hear from candidates who have experience of:

• Owning the administrative tasks required to ensure Committee meetings have professional and timely agendas, papers and minutes/action records.
• Attending Committee meetings to support the facilitation of the meetings and ensuring accurate record keeping of meeting content.
• Working flexibly to provide cover across teams and for other Committee Administrators across Londonwide as required.

As an organisation, we work flexibly, and regular home working is supported. The post is contractually based at our offices located in central London near Euston where we host quarterly connect days for all staff. Whilst regular home working is supported, some travel or office attendance may be required to attend preplanned meetings. 

We have two full-time (35 hours per week), permanent posts available, but applicants seeking part-time/job-share roles are welcomed. The salary for the role will be £30,000 pa plus membership of the group personal pension scheme with a 16% employer pension contribution (£4,800 making total remuneration £34,800). Benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, flexitime and other flexible working options. The company holds the Investors in People Silver award and is committed to the personal and professional development of all colleagues.

For further information and to apply for this position, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 5pm on Tuesday 7 May 2024; however, the post may close earlier if there are a very high number of responses. 
Interviews are planned for Friday 10 May and Wednesday 15 May 2024.

Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted.

OFFICE OPERATIONS AND EVENTS  

• Act as a first point of contact for enquiries coming into both general and programme specific inboxes, via the website and phone. 

• Support on the smooth running of the London office. Tasks may include managing post, stationery orders, preparing and packing resources for training and events, and supporting on any other duties as required. 

• Act as one of the designated fire marshals and first aiders for the London office, with occasional support at other events as required (please note full training will be provided in these posts) 

• Support on the smooth running of organisational and programme events, including staff away days, and school events. Tasks may include managing guests lists and correspondence, liaising with event suppliers/contractors/schools, preparing and circulating briefing packs, attending and supporting at events when required, and any other event administration duties as required. 

PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT   

• Managing programme specific communications related to our Award & Development and Mentoring programmes via email, phone, and website, including but not limited to general enquires and continued engagement with programme participants and volunteers. 

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date records are kept across programme databases (Excel and Salesforce)    

• Managing programme resources, including stock counts, and organising couriers. 

• Processing application data, and event registrations across the two programmes, including due diligence check processes such as DBS, right to work and reference checks. 

• Support with the onboarding of mentors and award recipients across the two programmes, ensure that all personal data and consent forms are collected and stored appropriately and in line with organisation policies. 

• Support in outreach to schools and mentors, including supporting online volunteer networks, as well as creation of email templates and resources 

• Support with the delivery of the Diana Award Development Programme, including scheduling Diana Award recipient blog posts and signposting to opportunities (both internally and externally). 

• Maintaining and updating volunteer expense processes in collaboration with Finance Team 

• Supporting with the organisation of programme events and training such as but not limited to, Online careers fair, career lounges, mentor networking and training sessions, annual volunteer appreciation events, award recipient networking events and opportunities.

There may also be occasions where the administrative team provide support to other programmes/teams as required, however this will be subject to existing workload/capacity.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

SKILLS  

• Able to maintain confidentiality and to share information appropriately and professionally.   

• Excellent organisation skills and ability to learn quickly. 

• Excellent customer support skills and telephone manner  

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 

• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team. 

• Excellent attention to detail  

• Problem solving skills, ability to trouble-shoot quickly and make decisions.  

• Commitment to learning and self-development.  

• Excellent IT skills, confident in the use of Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Word and Excel) 

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE 

• Experience of providing administrative support within a busy and high performing team   

• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment. 

• Experience in using digital tools and platforms, including Salesforce, and form building platforms (or a willingness to learn)  

• Experience working with schools in an administrative function (desirable). 

• Ability to work weekends and evenings when necessary to support Programme delivery across the year and around bigger events (approximately 2-3 a year). 

• Commitment to and ability to inspire commitment to The Diana Award’s vision, values and mission. 

• Commitment to follow The Diana Award’s Safeguarding Policy and processes at all times. 

This is a one-year contract (maternity cover) which will be contractually based from our London office; given the role requirements there will be an expectation to be in the office at least 3 days a week.

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

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.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Technical Administrator to join our organisation. This post is for a Technical Administrator who will play a central role within The Fostering Networks Practice, Learning and Development service taking a lead on the co-ordination, administrative duties and technical online developments. We are going through an exciting period of digital transformation and this post will be integral to our success. The post will have responsibility for the overall co-ordination and oversight of administration for the L&D function, support the facilitation of training courses delivered both virtually and in-person. Support and facilitate the technical operation of online and in person training and events, order and maintain stocks of, publications and other resources and assist the department in the production of reports including gathering relevant information and statistics.

About you

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic technical administrator with experience of working in a customer-facing role to support the delivery of practice, learning and development across the UK.

With excellent communication skills and a sound understanding of e-Leaning platforms and Microsoft 365, you will use your organisational expertise to provide reliable and comprehensive coordination and administrative support to a busy team. We are looking for someone with experience of the fostering sector. 

Full details of the role can be found on our website. 

The Fostering Network Benefits

Holiday entitlement up to 30 days per year dependent on location plus bank holidays

Family friendly and fostering friendly employment leave

24 hours per day, 365 days per year Employee Support Helpline

Pension & Life Assurance

Access to a range of high street and online discounts

Closing date: Monday 22th April at 12noon

Interview date: 30th April 2024 (via Teams)

To apply, please click the below apply via our website and email your completed word application form to the email address provided. CVs will not be accepted.

The Fostering Network is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and especially encourage applications from groups which are under-represented. All applicants are treated equally and selected on the basis of individual merit and ability to meet the requirements of the role.

The Fostering Network is committed to recruiting staff members with lived experience of fostering, care experienced or related experience.

As an organisation we are committed to supporting flexible working. This post is advertised as full-time, but we are open to applications from individuals who would like to work part time as part of job-share arrangement, please indicate on your application. 

The Fostering Network is a registered charity in England and Wales 280852 and in Scotland SC039338.

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

We have a great opportunity within the finance team as part of the wider Finance and Procurement Department. This opportunity is ideal for a graduate who is passionate about making a positive impact in the nonprofit sector. It's an excellent opportunity for an individual who is seeking a career in finance to gain solid experience, develop their skills and mentorship, and access professional development opportunities to kickstart their career in our organisation.

About the Role

1. Assist in project planning, implementation, and monitoring under the guidance of senior team members.
2. Contribute to research, data analysis, and report preparation for key initiatives and milestones.
3. Provide administrative assistance, including collating key feedback and test run reports from various stakeholders, organising documentation for each stage of project implementation.
4. Participate in training programs, workshops, and skill-building activities to enhance your professional competencies.
5. Work collaboratively with team members and cross-departmental colleagues to achieve project goals and deliverables.

About you :

To be successful in this role:

1. Education to a Bachelor's degree in Finance/Law or similar field from an accredited institution
2. Knowledge and understanding of due diligence and compliance.
3. Strong academic record and a passion for the nonprofit sector and social impact.
4. Knowledge of International development interventions in Asia & Africa.
5. Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills.
6. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Why you should Apply:

Are you ready to kickstart your career in finance and administration? Look no further! Here at Muslim Aid, we're on the lookout for ambitious graduates who are eager to dive into the dynamic world of finance and make their mark.

Benefits you will enjoy if you work for us: 

• 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days) 
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 

How to apply:

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV, cover letter, and academic transcripts.to our Muslim Aid Website, please highlight your interest in working with our charity and how your skills and experiences align with the role.

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

• Taking charge of the day-to-day financial activities and office administration of the organisation.

• Ensuring high-accuracy bookkeeping and bank reconciliation are completed to deadlines. 

• Ensuring adequate financial documents are filed on Drive to comply with the audit requirements.

• Preparing invoices and receipts to stakeholders as required.

• Generating month-end Budget vs. Actual Report from accounting software on time, for the Director of Finance and Operations to review. 

• Preparing financial data for quarterly Finance Report in tables for the Director of Finance and Operations to conduct quarterly financial analysis.

• Assisting the Director of Finance and Operations with the preparation of financial data, tables and files for the annual budgeting and UK audit.

• Reviewing and processing expense claims. And ensuring the Expenses Policy is being followed. 

• Preparing and attaching expense receipts to the CEO’s monthly credit card statements.

• Being the first point of contact of the organisation. Managing office inbox, answering office calls and sorting out the letters.

• 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.

• Assisting the CEO with board papers and circulating them to board members before board meetings.

• Arranging flights and accommodations for the CEO and board members to attend in-person meetings when required.

• Arranging meetings for the CEO when required.

• Assisting staff and board members with queries on finance or administrative matters.

• Any other appropriate duties.

Essential Skills

• Accounting, finance, or economics qualification.

• A minimum of two years’ experience in bookkeeping and administration roles. 

• Experience using financial software. e.g. Quickbooks, Xero, Sage or equivalent.

• Understanding of the chart of accounts structure, cash/accrual accounting basis.

• Understanding of the expense claim process.

• 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.)

• Excellent organisation, time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritise and plan a busy workload. 

• Self-motivated and able to meet all deadlines.

• Supportive, collaborative and able to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Abilities to work independently with initiative.

Desirable Skills

• Understanding of the annual audit process.

• Understanding of the organisation’s annual budgeting process.

• Experience of working in a not-for-profit sector.

• Awareness of charity accounting and restricted funds.

• Submitting Gift Aid Claims.

• Experience using CRM system.

• Experience in remote working.

Staff Benefits

• 30-days annual leave (this is in addition to the UK public holidays). Pro rata if you work part-time. 

• Remote working

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Season ticket loan

• 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/

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £24,700 per annum

Contract period: Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Fauna & Flora’s Eurasia programme is seeking a Programme Administrator to undertake a key supporting role within the programme; working closely with the Programme Finance Officer to deliver administrative, information management and office support to the Eurasia team and its projects, helping ensure compliance with internal systems, policies and procedures and donor requirements.

The successful candidate will have excellent administration skills and previous experience in a similar role (including use of Microsoft Office). They will be highly organised, methodical in their approach to work and have meticulous attention to detail. They will be a strong team player and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment where problem solving and the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount. They will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive and productive working relationships with colleagues, including with those based overseas.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation, with opportunity to apply your skills and expertise where appropriate. In addition, Fauna & Flora offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 28 April 2024. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing Monday, 13 May 2024.

This position will be based from our Cardiff Office (agile working agreement in place). 

Main Purpose: To support the efficiency of the National and Regional Offices through the provision of an efficient and effective translation and administration service including marketing and communications.The successful candidate will need two years of translation experience and an eye for detail with creative skills to support our marketing and social media.

1. To translate all of the organisation’s letters, documents, newsletters, social media copy and publications into Welsh, or into English as appropriate 
2. To assist in the content/ maintenance of the company and project websites, social media and marketing. 
3. To accurately input and create reports of impact data including work completed by Childcare Business Development Officers and Training Officers, using computer programmes including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Access as well as online portfolios and portals 
4. To contribute to the overall efficiency of the office, providing administrative skills for the office.
5. To assist in the organisation of meetings and events, and taking and distributing accurate minutes of meetings as required. 

Core Skills & Experience 

Essential ·

• Ability to speak and write in both English and Welsh 
• Translation experience or relevant qualification with the ability to translate from English to Welsh and vice versa 
• Administration and marketing experience
• Excellent computer literacy skills – in using Microsoft applications such as MS Word, Access, Excel and Outlook, MS SharePoint and Teams and Zoom.  Experience in using a Customer Relationship Manager (CRM), and updating websites and social media sites would be an advantage
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills 
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task
• To promote and maintain a professional image in line with organisational policy, with a professional telephone manner, excellent written and verbal communication skills and a flexible attitude that can adapt to the varying requirements of a dynamic and busy office.  Discretion and confidentiality in handling personal details is also essential.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions 
• Willingness to undertake a variety of different tasks.

Desirable

• Good problem solving skills 
• Good keyboard speed 
• Experience with design and marketing using various programmes such as
• Canva Capcut/Kapwing and buffer. 
• Good knowledge of promotion on social media platforms 

Benefits: 

• Additional leave 
• Company pension 
• Flexible schedule 
• Sick pay 
• Wellness programmes 
• Work from home 

Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, identity checks and DBS checks (if eligible) at the appropriate level.

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.