Job title: Assistant Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £10,231.06 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: Bury
Job type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months
Hours per week: 21 hours
Closing date: 06 November 2020
Virtual Interview date: 17 November 2020

Please be aware this is a 12 month fixed term contract, part time position, working 121hours per week on a rota basis and will include some weekend working.

We are seeking a creative Assistant Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark within our team in our high profile store in Henleaze.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As an Assistant Shop Manager you will assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets for Cats Protection and taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and be able to work well on your own initiative. Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Age UK East London aims to be an organisation that enables older people to:

• Retain maximum possible choice over the direction of their lives;
• Maintain and improve health;
• Prevent social isolation;
• Live in physical environments suited to their changing needs;
• Have as many opportunities as possible for involvement in fulfilling community and leisure activities.

Older people and their carers are our partners in everything we do.  We aim to keep our work:

• Personal
• Safe
• Expert
• Progressive
• Respectful

The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) ensures Age UK East London (AUKEL) has a strong financial management and robust operations needed to deliver its mission, leading on all AUKEL’s organisational budget planning and management, audit, compliance, and infrastructure functions. They are a key member of our Senior Management Team and play a key role in strategic and operational decision making.

The DFO is responsible for developing and monitoring the organisation’s annual budget; undertaking forecasting and reforecasting as needed; ensuring that the organisation remains compliant in terms of both its finances and its operations; overseeing the Business Support team.

The Business Support team is comprised of the Operations and HR Manager, the HR Assistant, the Accountant and the Evaluation Officer.

AUKEL is a respected provider across East London and this role offers great challenge and opportunity to shape the organisation as we implement our plans for growth in the coming years. Please join us and play a key role in building and developing our finance and operations function to enable AUKEL to grow its resources and deliver greater, more sustainable impact.

AUKEL believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative and gets better results. We want our team at Age UK East London to represent communities we serve.

Job purpose

• Strategic responsibility for Finance, GDPR, Premises, HR, Evaluation & IT.
• Develop and deliver effective finance and resource strategies which support AUKEL’s strategic aims, income generation and operational plans.
• Working with our IT provider, develop and deliver effective IT and technology strategies that make us more effective and efficient.
• Work closely with the CEO as a member of the Senior Management Team helping formulate and implement the strategic direction of AUKEL.
• Work closely with the Trustees, Directors, and senior managers to plan, challenge, monitor and take corrective action as required.
• Manage key external relationships and negotiate on behalf of AUKEL.
• Provide company secretarial support to AUKEL and subsidiary companies and liaise with external auditors in producing subsidiary accounts.
• Ensuring the offices and facilities function well and in compliance with the relevant legislation.
• Being a key point of reference on legal, contractual and regulatory issues.
• Being alert to the risks facing AUKEL and they ways they can be mitigated.

Key tasks

• Oversee the finance function, ensuring proper administration of AUKEL’s financial affairs; advising and assisting the CEO and SMT on budget and financial planning strategies; monitoring and revising the budget in line with changing demands and projections and recommending actions in a timely manner to ensure the financial sustainability of AUKEL.
• Ensure the timely and efficient operation and financial accountability of AUKEL and any subsidiaries (currently dormant) through robust accounting and reporting systems and controls.
• Develop and implement robust financial forecasting together with policies and systems to integrate financial reporting with activity and other information in order to ensure the most effective use of all resources.
• Maintain the financial viability of the organisation through regular reporting and supporting or challenging the programmes and income generation plans.
• Advise (and where appropriate lead) on growth opportunities.
• Ensure the cost effective management of other services (e.g. HR, IT, Evaluation, Premises, GDPR, Legal).
• Overall responsibility for ensuring AUKEL complies with its data protection obligations as Siro.
• Provide professional leadership to ensure that the team are highly trained, motivated and resourced t deliver excellent services.
• Lead on production of annual report and accounts.
• Advise the Board and Finance Sub Committee as necessary.

Person specification

Essential

• ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA qualified or equivalent
• Proven success at managing and directing resources at a senior management level
• Possession of financial and business acumen to plan and manage budgets and achieve value for money both internally and through external contracts and opportunities
• Sound and objective judgement and decision making skills coupled with high levels of integrity, impartiality and ethics
• Ability to think strategically, analyse problems, make balanced judgements, influence decision making and translate ideas and policy into delivery
• Ability to operate effectively under pressure
• Ability to build, challenge and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to build, motivate and inspire effective teams, both holding them to account through rigorous performance management and the delivery of hard outcomes and using interpersonal and influencing skills to build consensus, change perceptions and attitudes and to manage conflict and challenge constructively.
• Effective communication skills with ability to adjust style appropriate to a range of audiences
• Effective delegation skills, to monitor progress regularly and offer timely support where necessary
• Data protection and GDPR knowledge and experience
• Effective Excel skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A genuine commitment to the principles and goals of AUKEL, passionate about older people and keen to make a difference.

Desirable

• Experience of CRM systems e.g. Charity Log, etc
• Experience of Theories of Change and Evaluation functions
• Experience in the not for profit sector
• A sound practical knowledge of charity accounting and SORP
• Experience managing an outsourced IT function
• Experience managing turnovers of around £2m pa
• Experience of managing finance for over 15 departments

Humanists UK are seeking a consultant to take on the role of Prisons Project Assistant for the Non Religious Pastoral Support Network (NRPSN).

This role will play an important part in supporting the Head of Humanist Care with our ongoing work in prisons, helping new and existing volunteers to find placements within prison chaplaincy teams and ensuring they are well supported in their work. This is a nine-month role, reviewable at the end of its term.

If you are interested please download the information pack from the Humanists UK website and use the application form to apply.

Please note applications close on 4 November 2020. 

Job title: Assistant Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £3,410.35 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: Hitchin
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 7 hours
Closing date: 01 November 2020
Virtual Interview date: 13 November 2020

Please be aware this is a permanent part time position, working 7 hours per week on a rota basis and will include some weekend working.

We are seeking a creative Assistant Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark within our team in our high profile store in Hitchin.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As an Assistant Shop Manager you will assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets for Cats Protection and taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and be able to work well on your own initiative. Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.
 

Job title: Assistant Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £6,820.71 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: Cheadle
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 14 hours
Closing date: 26 October 2020
Virtual Interview date: 06 November 2020

Please be aware this is a permanent part time position, working 14 hours per week on a rota basis and will include some weekend working.

We are seeking a creative Assistant Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark within our team in our high profile store in Cheadle.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As an Assistant Shop Manager you will assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets for Cats Protection and taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and be able to work well on your own initiative. Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.
 

Job title: Assistant Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £6,820.71 per annum plus London Weighting
Location: Finchley
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 14 hours
Closing date: 01 November 2020
Virtual Interview date: 12 November 2020

Please be aware this is a permanent part time position, working 14 hours per week on a rota basis and will include some weekend working.

We are seeking a creative Assistant Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark within our team in our high profile store in Finchley.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As an Assistant Shop Manager you will assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets for Cats Protection and taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and be able to work well on your own initiative. Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Position: Production Assistant
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Office, NW London (Currently home-based)
Salary: £33,273 - £37,839 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E, Level 2
Department: Digital and Content

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

We are pleased to be able to offer a role in our Digital and Content team to help the team traffic all small projects, ensuring that the projects remain within their time and resource constraints, and that progress on work is clearly communicated to all stakeholders.

You will also be providing junior management support to the Digital Project Managers including developing project plans, writing up meeting notes, undertaking risk assessments, as well as providing full project management for small digital projects, campaigns and content projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and vibrant team, who are dedicated to making a difference for people with MS.

We offer 27 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 26th October 2020

In order to apply for this role, please submit an updated CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the criteria as set out in the person specification in the attached job description  

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

No agencies please.

About us: We are the leading organisation in Wales, promoting equality for and fostering good relations towards asylum seekers and refugees. With over 30 years’ experience we are proud of what we stand for, and we look forward to working with you.

Background of the post: With Welsh Government funding, a consortium of organisations led by the Welsh Refugee Council are working together to deliver an Asylum Rights Programme which will improve access to support services and advice for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants across Wales.

Purpose of the post

• This specific post is funded by the National Emergencies Trust (NET) and will assist in delivering the WRC provision under the Asylum Rights Programme funded by Welsh Government. This is done by providing effective advice and support to WRC clients and, as appropriate and within the remit of their professional qualification, to advocate on their behalf
• To support the work of the casework team to provide advice, guidance and signposting to people seeking asylum and people with refugee status on a daily drop-in basis
• To work across the casework team to provide a high level of admin and practical support
• To provide support to a caseload of people seeking asylum on a one-to-one basis
• To work alongside the caseworkers and partner agencies to improve access to mainstream services and improve integration outcomes
• To support and contribute towards the development of the WRC’s advice service as a whole.

Major duties and responsibilities

Client responsibilities

• To ensure that, always, clients are aware of what options are available to them and that they are empowered to pursue their chosen options, and provided with the necessary assistance to access resources
• To help clients with the completion of forms

Caseworker support

To support the caseworkers by:

• Negotiating with agencies, government departments, local authorities, immigration services, solicitors, and other bodies to secure client’s entitlements and/or access to services
• Arranging interpretation as necessary (either directly or by arranging

interpretation through others who are competent and able to meet agreed standards)

• To support the caseworkers to work in partnership with service providers and key stakeholders to provide a holistic approach to meet clients’ needs
• Undertaking administrative tasks in relation to the above ensuring the capture of all client information and statistics
• The management of basic office systems, e.g. client database,
• Recording all activities and contribute to qualitative and quantitative reports on a regular basis and as required for monitoring and evaluation

Development

• To participate in staff training, development, and appraisal, as agreed with the line manager
• To prepare for and actively engage in the support/supervision and appraisal process provided by the Programme and Partnership Manager
• To attend external and internal meetings relevant to the service, as agreed with the Programme and Partnership Manager (these meetings will usually be in the locale, but may be held in other parts of Wales or the UK)

Good governance

• To carry out all duties in accordance with the principles of the WRC’s Confidentiality Policy and within agreed norms of impartiality and boundaries
• To abide by and to work to WRC’s Equal Opportunities Policy at all times

Flexibility

To deliver the service, a degree of flexibility is needed, and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Therefore, the post holder is required to be flexible and co-operative in carrying out other reasonable duties and responsibilities. This job specification will be subject to periodic review with the post holder to ensure that it accurately reflects the duties of the job.

Equal opportunities

WRC is committed to equality of opportunity in recruitment, the workplace and service delivery. The post holder is expected to follow WRC’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Please view Job Description attached to view and refer to Person Specification when applying for this role.

CV's alone will not be accepted.

Due to the number of applications, we will unfortunately be unable to get back to unsuccessful applicants.

Job title: Assistant Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £6,820.71 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: West Kirby
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 14 hours
Closing date: 22 October 2020
Virtual Interview date: 04 November 2020

Please be aware this is a permanent part time position, working 14 hours per week on a rota basis and will include some weekend working.

We are seeking a creative Assistant Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark within our team in our high profile store in West Kirby.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As an Assistant Shop Manager you will assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets for Cats Protection and taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and be able to work well on your own initiative. Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

ob title: Assistant Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £17,051.78 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: Bedminster
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35 hours
Closing date: 22 October 2020
Virtual Interview date: 03 November 2020

Please be aware this is a permanent full time position, working 35 hours per week (5 days) on a rota basis and will include some weekend working.

We are seeking a creative Assistant Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark within our team in our high profile store in Carlisle.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As an Assistant Shop Manager you will assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets for Cats Protection and taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and be able to work well on your own initiative. Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential? Do you want to work nights in a challenging, team focused and rewarding environment? Have you got the drive to support a young person on their journey to independence?

This role is perfect for individuals who are new to Supported Housing or have some experience to build on. We welcome people who have the right transferable skills for the role as well as more experienced practitioners.

Centrepoint is the UK's leading charity for homeless young people. We provide a range of accommodation based and floating support services to vulnerable young people across London, Yorkshire and the North East. Our vision is to end youth homelessness but until then we will continue to provide young people with a place to call home, tailored support and the opportunity to build the skills needed to sustain independent living.

We are looking for a Night Supported Housing Assistants to join our excellent Housing and Support team in our London Services, specifically our Hammersmith and Fulham and Ealing Services.

In this role you will:

• Work face to face with young people and support them to achieve their goals
• Provide a welcoming and safe environment to young people, stakeholders and visitors by ensuring that house rules and safeguarding procedures are followed
• Help young people overcome difficult circumstances and achieve independence
• Liaise with multiple agencies to ensure effective communication across the service and externally including social work teams, YOS, health and other statutory services and voluntary agencies
• Support young people to manage their rent accounts and develop personal budgeting skills

Staff Benefits (following successful completion of probationary period):

• Annual Leave of 25 days per annum, rising by 1 day per year to a maximum of 27 days.
• Excellent training package to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to build a new career.
• Employer pension contributions of 4%
• Access to the Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
• Interest free Travelcard loan
• Access to the PERKZ scheme, offering discounts at a range of retail and leisure facilities

Please note that these roles require working to a rota pattern that involves weekend and evening work and includes undertaking waking night shifts.

Benefits vary and are non-contractual

Closing Date: Sunday 25 October, 12 Midnight

To undertake a range of administration tasks in a faith based organisation  supporting staff and voluinteers including responsibility for finance and property management, website development and electronic record keeping.

The Hackney and Stoke Newington Circuit comprises five churches (six buildings) covering the London Borough of Hackney. The staff team comprises two full-time and one part-time ordained ministers and three lay employees.

Candidates for this role must be self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision. They should be well organised and able to prioritise workloads which will vary according to the time of year.

Experience of administration in a faith-based organisation is preferred but not essential and training will be provided according to previous experience.

The Maternal Mental Health Alliance is looking for an outstanding individual to be our new Senior Team Assistant. The role will provide administrative support to our small, remote team, with a particular focus on finance, member administration and support relating to the Devolved Nations. They will be line managed by the HR and Governance Advisor and will also work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team. 

The role is home-based and part-time - the successful candidate will work 2.5 days a week, with the flexibility to increase to 3 days should funding allow. 

We envision that this role will have a start date at the beginning of January, with a handover day to take place with the current postholder sometime in December (to be arranged). Interviews will take place virtually on 11 November.

Please see the application pack for full details and how to apply. 

Join the friendly and welcoming team at City of Sanctuary Sheffield, as part of the Sheffield Project for Refugee Integration and Growth (SPRING) which supports refugees in the city. 

This is a key role. The SPRING Front of House Welcome and Support Worker is responsible for meeting and greeting refugees and helping them get the services they need. At the moment this role is being done online and over the phone via the Virtual Sanctuary. In the future, it will return to being face to face at the Sanctuary in the city centre.  You will have to be adaptable and comfortable working in both settings.

You will be working alongside and supporting many different volunteers on the SPRING project.

As the first person many refugees come into contact with, you will need to be welcoming, calm, and good at listening. Your English must be good, and it would be great if you could also speak another relevant language. You will need good IT skills so that you can use databases and web-based information and referral systems. 

We particularly welcome applications from people who have personal experience of the asylum system and people of colour.  To support all applicants, free preparation sessions will be run by the New Beginnings team at Voluntary Action Sheffield.  These will be open to anyone applying for the role to learn a bit more about the job and get support with their application.  The sessions will run at 10am on Tuesday 27th October and on the week commencing 2nd November (exact date tbc).

Copies of the Job Description, Person Specification and information about the SPRING project can be found in the attachments and on our website where you can also find out further information about City of Sanctuary Sheffield.

To apply for this role, please write a covering letter (no more than 2 pages long).  In this letter:

• say why you are applying for the job.
• tell us how you meet the job requirements detailed in the person specification. Give practical examples of what you have done that meets each requirement.  

In addition, please include the following:

• a brief summary of the work and volunteering you have done or a short CV.
• name, phone and email addresses of two referees, at least one of whom can comment on recent work or volunteer experience.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 9th November.

Longlist interviews will be held in W/C 23rd November and shortlist Interview will be held W/C 30th November.