WPF Therapy began life in 1969 as the Westminster Pastoral Foundation at the Methodist Central Hall, Westminster. Guided by the vision of ‘Caring in the heart of the nation’ we have grown to become a significant national provider of psychodynamic counselling, therapy and training. In our 50th year our vision is to provide a safe space that empowers individuals to manage their own lives and flourish. We aim to do this through Community, Learning, Openness, Expertise, Professionalism and Compassion. 

Fundraising Administrator - Temporary

Our client a leading children's charity are seeking some temporary support at a busy time, successful candidates will have previous experience working in a non-profit organisation, ideally supporting a fundraising team.

The post holder will be an integral part of the community team providing administrative support to staff and to third-party fundraisers across the community team. S/he will play in integral part in ensuring our donor stewardship journey is maximized through the effective and efficient management of supporter registration, donations and enquiries using the charity database.

The role would suit a highly organised individual with strong attention to detail and can work effectively as part of a busy team. The role requires someone able to manage a varied workload and multiple competing priorities with skill.

Personal Specification
- Experience in donor care or customer service
- Significant experience in general office administration
- English/ Maths GCSE Level or equivalent
- Excellent written and oral skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Experience in a fundraising environment
- Experience of working with databases (especially Salesforce)

Cause: Children's Charity
Role: Fundraising Administrator
Location: London - Fitzrovia
Employment Type: Temporary - ASAP start, 4 weeks +
Salary/rate: £13.19ph
Working hours: 35pw
Ref: J73411PMR

CMS has had a remarkable impact on the global church over 220 years of history. With a new CEO in post, CMS has started a strategic discernment process to help uncover CMS’s call to global mission for this generation. The role of PA to the CEO is critical to the effective running and organisation of the CMS office and therefore the organisation as a whole. It offers an excellent development opportunity for a gifted individual with a passion and heart for mission

This is a key role to provide excellent and proactive executive support to the CEO and the Board of Trustees and administrative support to the Deputy CEO & Director of Mission Transformation as well as the Director of Finance and Corporate Services (FCS) as required. The post holder’s main responsibility will be supporting the CEO and the Board of Trustees, enabling them to effectively shape and drive forward organisational aims.

This role requires excellent secretarial and administrative skills, the ability to prioritise workload and a high attention to detail. In addition the person will be a talented relationship builder with exceptional communication skills and will have a proactive mindset to be one step ahead in organising and preparing supporting documents.

 It is essential that the successful candidate has a graduate qualification or equivalent experience, as well as experience of working as a PA/EA or team administrator, with an extensive experience of organising meetings and taking accurate minutes. It is also a requirement for this post holder to be a committed and practising Christian and be committed to the vision, aims and values of CMS, which are detailed on the CMS website.

This is a permanent and full-time position based in Oxford with a starting salary of £27,480 to £28,600 per annum depending on experience, and a generous pension scheme contribution.

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications:

• Midnight on Wednesday 26 February 2020
• Interviews will be held on Monday 09 March 2020 at CMS House, Oxford

With half a million members we are the largest charity dedicated to girls and young women in the UK, and one of the largest and leading youth charities. And now’s your chance to join us. Are you an experienced Executive Assistant (EA) supporting a Chief Executive (CE) and Board Chair? Want to work closely with the CE and be part of a team? If this sounds like the opportunity for you then we look forward to you joining our team.

You will have solid experience in the full range of executive assistant responsibilities including good writing and interpersonal skills and enjoy positive relationships at all levels. You are a good time manager with the ability to find solutions quickly and will represent the CE as agreed.  Making decisions, and delegating tasks to the support team, and to your Admin. Assistant, you have experience in supervision and staff management.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. 

Administrative Services Manager

£30,000-£33,000 per annum depending on experience plus contributory pension

Full time 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Reporting to the Director of Communications and Corporate Services.

Accountable to the Chief Operating Officer.

About us

The Diocese of Portsmouth comprises 90 parishes across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire (except Slough), South Oxfordshire, the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. Formed 19th May 1882 by the division of the Diocese of Southwark, the Diocese of Portsmouth has a presence in every community and can offer ministry and mission to all who come to us, working towards the Bishop’s vision of Bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through his church.

About You

Due to some changes within our team structure we are looking for an experienced and high-calibre candidate to join our small central team as our Administrative Services manager. You may have been a senior administrator, Office manager or company secretary, governance manager or board administrator or similar in a busy organisation.  You will have excellent communication skills and a great attention to detail. You will computer literate and proficient in office software applications and most of all you will be adaptable and flexible, a strong team player and a self -starter.

You will have a relevant degree 2:2 or above or equivalent experience and project management experience.

You will have an understanding and sympathy with the mission and values of the Catholic Church.

Main duties of the role

You will be supporting the Chief Operating Officer and senior leadership in ensuring the smooth governance and administration of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth charity, and you will work closely with the main committees involved in the governance and allocation of resources for the Charity, this includes the Trustee Board and Trust Subcommittees. You will be responsible for the oversight of the office function and be the Data Protection Manager for the organisation.

You will work with the Senior Team to organise events for external stakeholders and supporters of the charity, and conferences and team days for the charity’s staff.

You will also provide important generalist support for the Senior Management Team on ad hoc projects associated with development of the business functions.

This role provides a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the Diocese and contributing to the ongoing development of a professional approach within the organisation. You will be expected to liaise directly with Trustees, Clergy and external stakeholders so it is crucial that you have well developed interpersonal and communication skills. You will need strong organisational and analytical skills for your day-to-day work, displaying meticulous attention to detail and a high level of efficiency.  You will exhibit exceptional diplomacy and tact, and a high level of professionalism.

While we are committed to staff development, the central team is small and therefore this is a role for an experienced person it is not suitable for a new graduate.

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Heather Hauschild – Chief Operating Officer

Please apply by sending in the following:

Covering letter:  Please tell us how your motivation, values, skills, experience and personal qualities demonstrate your suitability for the role (around 500 words). Please make it clear why you are excited about this role, and why you specifically want to work for the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Current CV and the details of two referees: This should include full education and employment history (including dates, with no gaps left unexplained). Please include your current or most recent employer as one of your referees

Closing date for applications: Friday 28th February 2020 at 13:00pm

Interviews: TBC

Notes to candidates

1. Interviews: all shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.

2. Unsuccessful applications: if you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of your application, we regret that you will not have been offered an interview on this occasion.

3. General: this post will be subject to review under the relevant Diocesan Terms and Conditions of Service.

4. New employees to the Diocese will be subject to a probationary period of six months.

Job purpose

The post-holder will be part of a small team supporting the governance needs of the Diocese of Portsmouth and maintaining an efficient administrative function.

To ensure that the Diocese has in place the governance framework, policies, procedures and support it needs to function as an effective Charity.

The post-holder will manage the development and implementation of governance policies and procedures and provide advice on wider governance issues.

The post-holder will be expected to provide comprehensive and high-quality secretarial support to the Trustees and Subcommittees, ensuring that they have the support required to enable them to fulfil their functions and responsibilities effectively, meeting the requirements of the charity commission legislation and policy framework.

Main accountabilities

1. To provide comprehensive and high-quality secretarial support to the Trustees, the Finance Audit & Risk and Remuneration Committees, and other Committees or advisory groups as required, and managing the relevant budgets

2. To work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to develop the Trusts work programme,

 3. To provide support to the Senior Leadership Team( SLT)

4. To ensure good quality information flows between the senior management and trustees

5. To oversee compliance with Trust governance policies, procedures and relevant provisions in legislation

6.To provide clear and effective line management for the Administrative assistant

Governance, Compliance and Board Management

• Work with Secretary to Trustees and the Chief Operating Officer to set and manage meeting date schedules for all Board and Committees to achieve efficient diary management.

• Capturing the outcomes of meetings and taking responsibility for communicating these throughout the organisation, obtaining updates from action owners and preparing a report on the status of completion.

• Prepare papers for the Trustee Board, and other Board committees.

• Organise and administer meetings, including taking and distributing minutes.

• In conjunction with the Secretary to Trustees, organise the Trustee training days.

• Responsible for keeping the register of signing and sealing official documents.

• Providing direct advice and guidance to chairs and members in meetings on matters relating to regulation, governance and constitution.

• To attend, prepare agendas for and take minutes at meetings of key management committees, including the Senior Leadership Team.

• Develop draft reports for regulators (principally Charity commission) including serious incident reporting.

• Liaise with legal advisers as directed.

• Work with senior leaders to develop risk reporting and board assurance framework.

• Take a lead role in ensuring Information Governance (GDPR) Compliance acting as the Data protection manager for the organisation.

• Develop Organisation Risk reporting and Board Assurance.

• Supporting the Chief Operating Officer in making sure the decisions of the Trust boards are implemented.

• Keeping handbooks for staff and trustees up to date.

• Supporting the induction of new Trustees.

• Deliver specific training related to portfolio as required, for example for parish administrators.

Training and Events Management

To work with the Senior Leadership Team to organise:

• Charity-wide events such as the annual parish administrators conference, other seminars, gatherings and events as required. This includes the logistical arrangements, liaising with speakers and venues as well as ensuring dissemination of notes and tracking actions.

• To undertake a range of ad-hoc tasks, projects and responsibilities for members of the Senior Leadership Team in accordance with management requirements and organisational demands.

• To act as a representative of the organisation on behalf of the Senior Leadership team at external conferences, meetings and other events as agreed with the Chief Operating Officer.

Project Management

• To lead on specific projects or pieces of work, undertaking research, and writing reports on behalf of the Senior Leadership Team.

• To work with the property team to ensure the presentability of head office premises and to arrange improvements and repairs.

Values

• To maintain the ethos and values of the Catholic Church and positively promote the work and activities of the Catholic Church.

• To undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.
   

Person Specification - Administrative Services Manager

Supporting Evidence

In the supporting evidence of your application form, you must demonstrate your experiences by giving specific examples for the criteria within the person specification.Knowledge, Training and

Experience

Degree in relevant subject (or equivalent )

RSA level 3.

GDPR/Information governance related qualification.

Demonstrable experience of Governance and compliance in an administrative environment and working with computerised data systems.

Working Knowledge of risk management and board assurance.

Excellent written communication skills and command of the English language to draft letters, briefing notes etc. and meticulous attention to detail.

Experience of working for senior staff at board level in a busy environment.

First class organisational skills including the ability to prioritise work, balance conflicting priorities, monitor progress and exercise judgement about chasing progress as necessary.

Experience and proficiency in minute taking and keeping actions trackers and excellent records.

Advanced proficiency in use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Knowledge of the values and teaching of the Roman Catholic Church.

Understanding of Data Protection legislation.

Communication Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to deal with people at every level.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Problem solving skills.

Equality and Diversity

Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.

Autonomy

Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines.

Other

An ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality and trust.

Good time keeping.

Positive and flexible approach to work.

Cara Syria Programme in Region

‘Investing in Syria’s Intellectual Capital: Creating Pathways to the Future’

Post Cara Syria Programme Administrative Assistant (x2)

Purpose To provide administrative support to Syria Programme activities, including finances, events logistics, core database, data capture, electronic filing.

Experience Undergraduate degree OR equivalent experience with a minimum of 1-year using Excel for both data capture and financial bookkeeping purposes.

Start Date 24th March 2020

Duration 12-months (March 2020 to March 2021) with the possibility of an extension.

Salary £22,000 - £23,500 pro rata (depending on experience)

Reporting to Cara Middle-East Adviser

Application Deadline 13/3/2020

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Organisation Background

The Council for At-Risk Academics is a UK-registered charity founded in 1933 under the leadership of William Beveridge[1], to rescue academics suffering persecution under the rise of Nazism and facilitate their continued work in safety. Sixteen Cara Fellows from the 1930s and 1940s became Nobel Laureates, and many more innovators in their fields, including, Nikolaus Pevsner, Lise Meitner and Karl Popper. A number of Cara’s founders and Council members also personally provided places and/or funds to help individual academics; and Cara, known in the 1930s as the AAC, later the SPSL, was closely involved in the successful effort in 1933 to bring to London the Warburg Institute art library, which had been prohibited by the Nazis, and six of its staff.

Cara has been a lifeline to academics at risk for over 80 years, as and when world events have placed them in the line of fire: Hungarian Uprising, Cold War, Apartheid South Africa, Iran, Latin American Juntas, Vietnam, Kosovo, DRC, Rwanda, Sudan, Zimbabwe etc. and, more recently Iraq, Yemen, Iran and Syria. Cara support is typically framed as temporary sanctuary offered at times of heightened risk.

Cara Objectives ‘To assist academics who have been, or are, or are at risk of being, subject to discrimination, persecution, suffering or violence on account of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion, to relieve needs among them and their dependants and ensure that their specialist knowledge and abilities can continue to be used for the benefit of the public.’

‘To advance education by supporting academics and their educational institutions in countries where their continuing work is at risk or compromised, to ensure that such academics and institutions can continue to fulfil their critical role as educators for the public benefit.’

Cara Syria Programme in Region

Launched in October 2016, the Cara Syria Programme in Region is now in its third year (Phase 3), working predominantly with Syrian academics in exile in Turkey where the greatest number have sought refuge. Cara has over 400 Syrian academics registered on the Syria Programme database, of which over 100 who are actively engaged in one of more of the Syria Programme strands (activities).

Syria Programme Aim ‘To nurture and enable future opportunities for Syrian academics by facilitating professional connection and collaboration and continued academic development and contribution whilst in exile, as a group that is vital to the future of Syria.’

Phase 3, a 12-month period, began on 1st April 2019 and combines six strands.

• Strand 1: English for Academic Purposes (EAP) a blended-learning activity combines weekly one-to-one online EAP sessions with monthly workshops in Istanbul. Following a pilot in Phase 2, weekly group face-to-face sessions will be introduced in 3 areas where clusters of participants exist.
• Strand 2: Academic Development (AD), another blended-learning activity, combining weekly online E-learn sessions with workshops in Istanbul. A more comprehensive online Foundation course is under development and will be piloted and launched in Phase 3 (2020), followed by the development of additional courses.
• Strand 3: Research Incubation Visits (RIVs) 3- to 8-week visits by Syrian participants to discipline-relevant UK university departments to allow networking, training and the development of a collaborative research project with host academics, as well as offering longer-term institutional affiliation and continued access to host university online resources post return to country of exile.
• Strand 4: Cara-Commissioned Research (CCR) facilitates research collaborations that offer action-learning opportunities. In Phase 1, a Cara-commissioned study, led by Cambridge University faculty working with 19 Syrian academics in exile, captured the state of HE across Syria both pre and post 2011.  In Phase 2, building on Phase 1, 24 Syrian academics in exile, under the guidance of an Institute of Development Studies (IDS) faculty member, has undertaken 5 thematic studies, looking at the role of HE in addressing societal challenges in Syria. In Phase 3, Strand 4 will continue to facilitate ongoing academic engagement through research located within a higher education framework. Research outputs aim to inform policymakers and planners amongst key responders to the Syria crisis.
• Strand 5: Syria Research Fellowship Scheme (SRFS) provides funding to support research on Syria or Syrian populations in exile, with grants of up to £3K (small grants) and up to £15K (larger grants).  This part of the programme draws on Cara’s partnership model, with successful project teams partnered with, usually, UK-based mentors (small grants) and principle investigators/PIs (larger grants). Implementation is led by the Syrian team members. Teams are encouraged where possible to include academic colleagues from the host country – ie. Turkey. The role of mentors and PIs is to ensure that the research aligns with international standards and good practice in research and will deliver rigorous quality and, ideally, publishable outputs.
• Strand 6: Arts & Humanities (A&H) Pilot combines existing Syria Programme activities albeit dedicated to Syrian colleagues in exile whose disciplines sit within the Arts & Humanities.  Strand 6 imposes not particular research focus on teams funded through this strand.

Online elements of the Programme are supported by a dedicated online Portal and allied Moodle site.

The Programme relies extensively on voluntary support for all of its strands, with over 200 discipline and EAP experts committed to supporting the programme, delivering weekly online one-to-one EAP sessions, the weekly online e-Learn Soiree series, supporting research and facilitating workshops.

Governance The development and implementation of strands 1 and 2 are overseen by their respective Steering Groups comprising experts from Bradford, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Kent, Leeds, Middlesex, Queen Mary’s, Reading, Sheffield, USW universities, again all working on a voluntary basis. The overall Programme is overseen by the Cara Syria Programme Steering Committee comprising the Cara Chair, Honorary Secretary, Executive Director, and a Cara Trustee and board member.

Syria Programme Staffing The Cara Regional Syria Programme is currently recruiting two possible candidates to this new post, to work alongside the two Syria Programme Officers, overseen by Kate Robertson, Cara Middle-East Adviser, who leads the overall Programme. The successful candidate(s) will be contracted as Cara members of staff.

Person Specification and Responsibilities

1.  Qualification or Experience

•   Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in the workplace.

•   Experience of administration for a project of a similar scale (1 year minimum)

I. Essential

• Fluent English – spoken and written.
• Experience of Microsoft Excel for book-keeping, data capture and analysis purposes.
• Excellent/proven time-management and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident, sensitive communication skills.
• Excellent/proven writing skills.
• Good team player.
• Ability to work independently to deadlines.
• Understanding of issues of confidentiality.
• Dynamic and flexible work manner.
• Ability to accept and use feedback.

II. Desirable

• Arabic and/or Turkish language skills.

2.  Primary Responsibilities To support the Syria Programme team in the administration of day-to-day activities, including communication, record-keeping and filing, data capture, scheduling, meetings and event-related logistics such a room and flights bookings, etc. under their guidance.

3.  Undertakings

The Administrative Assistant will receive a contract, appropriate support and relevant training and supervision, a salary of between £22,000 to £23,500 pro rata based on experience, and a pension contribution of 8% of salary following completion of the probationary period.

They in turn will be expected to adhere to Cara’s policies and practices on confidentiality, equal opportunities and health and safety, and to wear appropriate dress.  

Working hours will be 9am to 5pm unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Annual leave is 25 days a year pro rata, plus public holidays.

4.  Time Commitment The post will be for 12 months, 5 days a week, to start on 24th March 2020 or as soon as agreed. The incumbent will be subject to a 2-month probationary period.

5.  Application Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the post by making reference to the ‘Person Specification and Responsibilities’.

NB. Submissions without a covering letter will not be considered.

Please include contact details for 3 suitable referees, ideally individuals for whom you have previously worked. These will only be taken up with your prior permission.  Please include ‘Administrative Assistant’ in the subject line of your electronic submission.

Application Deadline Friday 13th March 2020

[1] Lord William Beveridge was Director of the London School of Economics and Political Science from 1919 to 1937

The Foundation currently awards £2m per year in grants to community and voluntary groups delivering vital solutions to local needs across the county and this new position of Grants Communications & Administration Officer will play a key role in achieving our objectives, by providing efficient and effective communications and administration for our growing grants programme.
 

The post-holder will be based at the Foundation’s offices, currently in Guildford but the offices may move within Surrey.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The key areas of responsibility include:

1. Grants Communications – Promote current available opportunities for funding to voluntary groups in Surrey, as well as other Grants updates, including via social media;
    
2. Grants Administration – Provide efficient and effective administrative support, including via direct communication with local voluntary organisations, and encompassing all aspects of the Grants function;
    
3. Grants Data – Manage and update Grants data on the Foundation’s database, and interrogate that data to provide relevant reports and information;
    
4. Ambassador – Work as an effective ambassador for the Foundation with voluntary groups, grants panels, trustees, donors, local authorities and other organisations.
    

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain excellent working relationships with voluntary and community groups, providing front-line contact for information about the Foundation’s Grants programmes;

Support the Foundation’s digital presence through social media to share good news stories and promote available funding;

Support the grant enquiry and application process by responding to enquiries, and providing support and advice to groups making applications;

Support the Fund Management service to Donors including by preparing papers for panel meetings, organising site visits and sharing thank you notes;

Ensure all grant monitoring forms are returned on time and produce summary reports to share with donors;

Ensure that all grant records are accurately maintained on the database ensuring new information is entered and records are up-to-date;

Manage the processing of grant payments;

Providing administrative support to the Grants Committee, including recording notes, copying, collating, filing and organising room bookings and catering;

Other duties to support the work of the Foundation and the Grants Programme, as may be required from time to time;

The Grants Communications & Administration Officer will work within and conform to the Foundation’s policies, including the equal opportunities policy.

VALUES:

The Grants Communications & Administration Officer will also conduct work in a manner which is consistent with the Foundation’s Values:

Ambitious

We focus our energy on building significant, sustainable funds for local communities.

Professional

We work with integrity, transparency and efficiency.

Supportive

We are an approachable and supportive grant-funder, with a heart firmly rooted in our community.

Empowering

We collaborate with local donors and local voluntary groups to enable positive and sustainable change to be achieved.

Pro-active

We take a positive and creative approach, using our knowledge to realise the power of local philanthropy.

PERSON SPECIFICATION: 

Good general education

Fully computer literate and confident using IT

Experience – Essential

Office experience including excellent word processing skills including Word, Excel, Power Point and databases

Experience of using social media platforms as a communications channel

Experience – Desirable

Knowledge and experience of working with the voluntary sector

Experience of working in a customer facing role

Skills

Ability to work under pressure, manage a challenging workload and competing demands within a professional work environment;

Excellent personnel skills and able to establish good interpersonal relationships, rapport and credibility with a wide range of people;

A self-starter, able to act on own initiative and to organise, plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines;

Able to work effectively within a small team.

Personal Characteristics

Enthusiasm to build a career within the charitable sector and highly motivated and enthusiastic to support community needs across Surrey;

Committed to customer care and the provision of professional and high-quality services;

Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy;

Creative and flexible in outlook.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Current driving licence and access to a vehicle;

The post will necessitate occasional evening and weekend work for which time off in lieu will be provided.

The Foundation has an automatic enrolment workplace pension  scheme  with  NEST  and  will  pay, on  behalf  of  the employee,  6%  of  the  basic  annual  salary  (in  addition  to  the basic annual salary).

25 days holiday per annum pro rata, in addition to public holidays. 

An additional days leave is awarded for every 3 years’ of continuous service up to an agreed maximum of 30 days leave.

A further 2 days leave is also available to undertake voluntary work for a charitable cause, at the discretion of the Chief Executive.

CLOSING DATE:

Monday 23rd March 2020

INTERVIEWS:

Monday 30th March 2020 

A large Charity in Central London looking for a Part Time Pensions Adminstrator to join the team immediately.

Client Details

My client is a large Not for Profit organisation in Central London

Description

• To maintain appropriate policies, forms and other documentation for the smooth administration of the Group Flexible Retirement Plan (GFRP)

• To draft communications to staff related to pension arrangements

• To ensure that pension contributions are correctly deducted from members and paid to the pensions provider on a timely basis

• To take responsibility for the monthly auto enrolment process and tri-annual re-enrolment process

• To act as the key point of contact for staff on the pension arrangements and process pension changes requested by staff (e.g. increase to contribution rates)

• To maintain accurate historical and current pensions and employment related data

• To provide information on pensions and life assurance costs for budgeting and financial planning purposes

• Keep abreast of any changes in pension legislation and advise management of the implications

Profile

• Sound understanding of UK Pensions Legislation
• Payroll administration
• Relevant Pensions Qualification
• Strong numeracy skills
• Excellent attention to detail

Job Offer

£13-15ph

Are you interested in working for a Charitable Foundation that makes a difference?

Do you want to work for an organisation that positively promotes young people and celebrates their achievements?

Do you have excellent administration skills, a highly organised approach to your work, and enjoy communicating with a wide variety of people?

If so, we’d love you to join our dynamic Grants Team as our Grants Administration Assistant!

About us

The Jack Petchey Foundation is a young progressive grant-making Trust based in Canary Wharf in East London. It has grown rapidly since its formation in 1999 and has invested over £124 million in youth organisations.

About the role 

We’re looking for an enthusiastic person to join our dynamic Grants Team and help deliver our grant programmes. The primary focus of the role will be to support the Senior Grants Administrator with the day-to-day administration of the various grants programmes, but in particular the Achievement Award scheme.

This is an exciting time to join the Foundation, as we celebrate our 21st birthday this year and are in the second year of an exciting three-year strategy which seeks to ensure that even more young people across London and Essex are recognised for their achievements and supported to be the best that they can be. 

About the person

You will be a team player who can demonstrate strong communication skills, initiative and the ability to be flexible, as you will be working in a fast-paced, varied and diverse office.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the application form and return it via email along with a completed Diversity Monitoring Form to Rachel Hives.

CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 9.00am on Tuesday 10th March 2020.

Interview date: Thursday 19th March 2020.

We’re looking for people with bags of energy who are passionate about guiding and supporting young people to be their best. Summer 2020 could be your time to grow your skill set, sharpen your CV and be part of an amazing team of youth workers, programme leaders and young people. We have a range of paid seasonal roles that will allow you to be a part of the team leading a four-week or three-week NCS experience for 15-17 year old young people. Whether you’re an NCS veteran or are looking for a new super rewarding summer experience working with young people, we want to hear from you.

Wave Leader
Location: Pan London
Salary: £1,831 – £2,239* (depending on programme model)
*Salary is subject to change based on National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage for 2020

As a Wave Leader you will lead and inspire a “wave” of 60-130 young people and 10-18 seasonal staff. On larger waves of more than 100 young people, an Assistant Wave Leader will be deployed for further support. You will be responsible for the safeguarding and pastoral care of young people on your wave, effectively line manage and coach seasonal staff, and oversee programme logistics. You will work throughout the residential and non-residential phases of the programme. You will take part in evening shift work patterns during the residential phases. You will work closely with and be supported by NCS Groundwork London core staff.

This is a rewarding and demanding role, perfectly suited for a candidate who is enthusiastic about working with young people and has an excellent track record of leading youth programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen meaningful management experience in a safe, positive and inclusive manner working to further social change.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply' button to be directed to our site. There you can download the application pack.

No agencies please. 

We are looking for someone with office experience in the charity and/or hospitality sector who is competent with databases, all Microsoft packages, specifically Word, Excel and Publisher and all social media platforms.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, efficient and organised person. This is a busy, high achieving department, so we need someone who is able to be hands on with the day to day administrative tasks and knows how to prioritize and juggle competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities & Skills

• To help with the administration of UK events to a professional standard
• To ensure maximum income generation associated with sponsorship, ticket sales, prizes and other fundraising initiatives and to provide full administrative support to the Fundraising and Marketing Team.
• Assist in the development of fundraising initiatives to attract and engage core and prospective partners.
• Responding to and maximising all interest resulting from mail, telephone, website and social media enquiries.
• To monitor social media to ensure comments /feedback are responded to asap, liaising with relevant teams where necessary to formulate an agreed response.
• Carry out research to identify future supporters within our industry and developing appropriate and timely approaches to significant prospects.
• Administration of fundraising database
• Regularly updating our social media accounts
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and perform multiple tasks and work to deadline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• To be self-motivated and proactive with the ability to follow through on requirements.
• Occasional evening work may be required due to fundraising events.
• Assistance with wider office tasks and any other general admin duties that may be reasonably required eg opening of post, going to the post office, arranging couriers

Sense are currently recruiting for a Team Leader (Social Care) at our service in Margate. This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week. You will work alongside a registered manager, supporting a team of support workers to provide support to 2 adults residing in a supported living service. 

Title: Social Care Team Leader
Reference number 44111
Location: Margate
Salary: £9.50 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent

About the role

Your time will be split with supernumerary time to complete admin tasks and completing care hours. You will support visits from the operations manager to complete audits. You will support the registered care manager with rotas, supervisions and covering of shifts. You will be mentoring and inducting new and present staff, monitoring the processes which are currently in place, completing risk assessments and support plans. The Team leader will need to manage the day to day running of a responsive innovative and high quality service for people with sensory impairments and complex needs.  Special attention will be paid to the creation of a continuous learning environment that will seek to maximise the potential of each person. 

A full UK driving licence is desirable for this role and use of your own vehicle. However, we will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments for any disabled candidates that apply.

About you

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate willingness to participate in training and development. You will need to communicate in a variety of different methods and be prepared to deal with challenging situations. You will also be expected to work on your own initiative and show patience and understanding.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of motivating others including carrying out supervision meetings.  You will have experience of working with adults with disabilities, monitoring the care provided and identifying and resolving issues arising from the 'day to day' operation.

About us

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Closing date: Sunday 1 March 2020
Interview date: To be confirmed

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button. You will be directed to our website where you can complete the application process.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.

No agencies please.

Sense are currently recruiting for a Team Leader (Social Care) at our service in Aylesford. This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week.

You will work alongside a registered manager, supporting a team of support workers to provide support to 4 adults residing in a supported living service

Title: Social Care Team Leader
Reference number: 44112
Location: Aylesford
Salary: £9.50 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent

About the role 
The Team leader will need to manage the day to day running of a responsive innovative and high quality service for people with sensory impairments and complex needs. Special attention will be paid to the creation of a continuous learning environment that will seek to maximise the potential of each person.

You will assist the manager in the running of the service including co-ordinating and supervising the team to ensure that all shared responsibilities are fulfilled and systems maintained. Your time will be split with supernumerary time to complete admin tasks and completing care hours. You will support visits from the operations manager to complete audits. You will support the registered care manager with rotas, supervisions and covering of shifts. You will be mentoring and inducting new and present staff, monitoring the processes which are currently in place, completing risk assessments and support plans.

A full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is desirable for this role. However, we will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments for any disabled candidates that apply.

About you 
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate willingness to participate in training and development. You will need to communicate in a variety of different methods and be prepared to deal with challenging situations. You will also be expected to work on your own initiative and show patience and understanding.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of motivating others including carrying out supervision meetings. You will have experience of working with adults with disabilities, monitoring the care provided and identifying and resolving issues arising from the 'day to day' operation.

About us 
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Closing date: Sunday 1 March 2020
Interview date: To be confirmed

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete the application process. 

Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to a number of checks including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.

No agencies please.

The Institute of Alcohol Studies is an independent institute bringing together evidence, policy and practice from home and abroad to promote an informed debate on alcohol’s impact on society. We are looking to recruit an experienced Administrative Assistant to support our team so that we can continue to work effectively and meet our charitable objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a well-respected institute, meet a range of different people and learn about how charities campaign for change.

Contract: fixed term, part-time 15-20 hours per week (negotiable)

Reports to: Chief Executive

Salary: £24,000 pro rata + defined contribution pension

Holiday Entitlement: 25 days pro rata

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to ensure the smooth running of the IAS office by providing administrative support and helping to arrange events. We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter with experience of working in an office environment and strong verbal and written communication skills.

The core duties for the post holder will include: 

• Responding to external queries and requests for information
• Arranging meetings and events
• Liaising with suppliers and service providers
• Arranging staff training courses, conference attendance and booking travel and accommodation
• Managing internal communications and producing an in-house newsletter
• Providing administrative support to the IAS team
• Providing support to the Chief Executive with HR procedures

Person Specification

The post-holder must be a proactive, self-motivated and disciplined worker, able to balance priorities effectively. The essential requirements for this role are:

• Outstanding communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders 
• Excellent organisational skills with a proven ability to prioritise and manage own workload when juggling numerous projects 
• Highly self-motivated, creative and determined with the ability to take initiative and problem solve effectively
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and confident using email and internet for work purposes

Experience of working in the charity sector is desirable, but not essential.

How to apply

Please send a CV with a covering letter outlining your suitability for this role. 

Deadline for applications is 5pm Friday 13th March 2020. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 25th March 2020. Please confirm your availability to attend an interview on this date in your cover letter.