Role: Head of Governance Location: London, Haig House, with hybrid working Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week Salary: £67,437 to £70,752 per annum, inclusive of London Supplement Are you an experienced and senior Governance professional ready to take on a new challenge? Could you become part of our team as our Head of Governance? We have an exciting, newly created opportunity for an experienced Head of Governance to join RBL and support the development and implementation of a strong governance function. As Head of Governance, you will be at the centre of advising, supporting and guiding our governance function which services our National Chair, Board of Trustees, Director General and Executive Board. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, key responsibilities will include: Working to ensure our organisation complies with all its legal, constitutional and regulatory requirements Overseeing the Assistant Company Secretaries who service the Executive Board, Board of Trustees and its sub-Committees Building relationships with Committee Chairs and Executive Directors to ensure smooth running of committees Establishing metrics to support the progression of the governance function, and management of governance policy schedule Working with the Chief of Staff and Chief Finance Officer to ensure all statutory and regulatory governance, company, and charitable returns are made Providing advice on the role and constitution of Board of Trustees, and its relation to the Royal Charter, Committee Terms of Reference, Code of Governance and Scheme of Delegation Managing and delivering trustee elections, appointments and the induction of new trustees What you will bring to the role: Understanding of working within a highly regulated environment An ability to question and challenge, whilst remaining objective, when delivering organisational priorities Ability to juggle competing demands, priorities and stakeholders, with excellent organisational and planning skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to provide insight in a way that is clear, succinct and action orientated across a wide variety of audiences Demonstrable line management experience with a strong understanding of growing and developing teams to be high performing 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, Haig House, Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues and partners 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: Sunday 12 th May 2024 Planned Interview Dates: First Stage: 15 th - 16 th May 2024 Virtual Second Stage: 22 nd - 24 th May 2024 Face to face at our London, Haig House hub 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.
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Role: Head of Governance Location: London, Haig House, with hybrid working Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week Salary: £67,437 to £70,752 per annum, inclusive of London Supplement Are you an experienced and senior Governance professional ready to take on a new challenge? Could you become part of our team as our Head of Governance? We have an exciting, newly created opportunity for an experienced Head of Governance to join RBL and support the development and implementation of a strong governance function. As Head of Governance, you will be at the centre of advising, supporting and guiding our governance function which services our National Chair, Board of Trustees, Director General and Executive Board. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, key responsibilities will include: Working to ensure our organisation complies with all its legal, constitutional and regulatory requirements Overseeing the Assistant Company Secretaries who service the Executive Board, Board of Trustees and its sub-Committees Building relationships with Committee Chairs and Executive Directors to ensure smooth running of committees Establishing metrics to support the progression of the governance function, and management of governance policy schedule Working with the Chief of Staff and Chief Finance Officer to ensure all statutory and regulatory governance, company, and charitable returns are made Providing advice on the role and constitution of Board of Trustees, and its relation to the Royal Charter, Committee Terms of Reference, Code of Governance and Scheme of Delegation Managing and delivering trustee elections, appointments and the induction of new trustees What you will bring to the role: Understanding of working within a highly regulated environment An ability to question and challenge, whilst remaining objective, when delivering organisational priorities Ability to juggle competing demands, priorities and stakeholders, with excellent organisational and planning skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to provide insight in a way that is clear, succinct and action orientated across a wide variety of audiences Demonstrable line management experience with a strong understanding of growing and developing teams to be high performing 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, Haig House, Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues and partners 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: Sunday 12 th May 2024 Planned Interview Dates: First Stage: 15 th - 16 th May 2024 Virtual Second Stage: 22 nd - 24 th May 2024 Face to face at our London, Haig House hub 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.
SEND PA Secondary School Full-time Haringey Start date: April Ongoing contract A large, well-resourced secondary school in Haringey are looking for a SEND PA to support the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo). The role In this role you will provide high-quality, relevant administration support services to the SENDCo to ensure that SEND pupils across the school can achieve their learning potential. You will report directly to the SENDCo and will work alongside all areas of Inclusion within the school, including the Designated Specialist Provision and the Behaviour Hub. The main duties of the post will be: Work with SENDCo's, SEN Administration and Admissions Officer to ensure efficient administration across the department. Assist with the Teaching Assistant timetables and day to day cover of Teaching Assistant staff Organisation and timetabling of exam access arrangements. Liaise with council teams, regarding matters of pupils' SEND details. Provide accurate SIMS entry, storage and reporting of student data. Tracking Admissions files and deadlines. Assist in the responses to Local Authorities when consultations are received. Management of EduKey (Provision Map) in relation to Inclusion across the school. Maintain SEN diary for meetings, tours, EHCP reviews etc. This successful, popular and over-subscribed secondary school in based in Haringey. The school was graded Good in its last two Ofsted inspections, and there is a strong commitment to further improvement based on effective teaching and learning and high expectations of students. The school are looking for a SEND PA with; Excellent knowledge of SEND a minimum of 1 years' experience working in a school Working knowledge of SIMS Be extremely organised in administration and proactive Have a friendly and calm approach, and a passion for working in an SEN school Be available on a full-time basis If you have all of the above and are looking for an opportunity to further your career within SEND management this this is an excellent opportunity. Please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your skills and experience. We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
SEND PA Secondary School Full-time Haringey Start date: April Ongoing contract A large, well-resourced secondary school in Haringey are looking for a SEND PA to support the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo). The role In this role you will provide high-quality, relevant administration support services to the SENDCo to ensure that SEND pupils across the school can achieve their learning potential. You will report directly to the SENDCo and will work alongside all areas of Inclusion within the school, including the Designated Specialist Provision and the Behaviour Hub. The main duties of the post will be: Work with SENDCo's, SEN Administration and Admissions Officer to ensure efficient administration across the department. Assist with the Teaching Assistant timetables and day to day cover of Teaching Assistant staff Organisation and timetabling of exam access arrangements. Liaise with council teams, regarding matters of pupils' SEND details. Provide accurate SIMS entry, storage and reporting of student data. Tracking Admissions files and deadlines. Assist in the responses to Local Authorities when consultations are received. Management of EduKey (Provision Map) in relation to Inclusion across the school. Maintain SEN diary for meetings, tours, EHCP reviews etc. This successful, popular and over-subscribed secondary school in based in Haringey. The school was graded Good in its last two Ofsted inspections, and there is a strong commitment to further improvement based on effective teaching and learning and high expectations of students. The school are looking for a SEND PA with; Excellent knowledge of SEND a minimum of 1 years' experience working in a school Working knowledge of SIMS Be extremely organised in administration and proactive Have a friendly and calm approach, and a passion for working in an SEN school Be available on a full-time basis If you have all of the above and are looking for an opportunity to further your career within SEND management this this is an excellent opportunity. Please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your skills and experience. We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
This role has a starting salary of £9,990.80 per annum, based on working 14.4 hours per week. This is pro-rated from the full time equivalent of £24,977 per annum. This is a fixed term / secondment opportunity until 31st March 2025 with high likelihood that this will be extended. We are excited to be hiring a new Health Projects Assistant to join our fantastic Be Your Best Team.?The team is based in Quadrant Court, Woking but we promote a hybrid approach to working, meeting collaboratively when required. The Health Projects Assistant will provide the Active Surrey Health team (specifically the Family Weight Management Programme 'Be Your Best') with administrative support. You will work alongside colleagues to contribute to the delivery of an efficient, effective, customer-focused service. Be Your Best has been commissioned by Surrey County Council Public Health, details on the programme can be found at . You will be part of a thriving Health Team with opportunities to work across various health projects. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team As the Active Partnership for Surrey, we believe that movement matters. It matters to our health, our schools, our communities, and our environments. Focused on tackling inactivity and inequality, we work together to help everyone in Surrey realise the benefits of a more active way of life by influencing systems, removing barriers, and creating opportunities to get people moving more. Our vision is that everyone in Surrey, but with a particular focus on those who need it most, embrace moving more, to improve health and wellbeing and to thrive as an active community. About the Role We are looking for someone who has good attention to detail and who has an interest or experience in supporting children, young people and families to lead a healthy lifestyle. You must be willing to perform routine tasks as well as undertake ad hoc project-based work. You will be reporting to the Healthy Lifestyles Officer and supporting the Health Project Administrator to triage all professional and self-referrals. Key tasks are likely to include: Handling referrals (email and phone) Booking meetings Administrative support for 'live' group sessions Inputting data Preparing correspondence Raising purchase orders General promotion Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: A fun, positive and engaged professional who demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines. Accurate data entry skills with excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. Integrity and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with good IT skills including email, Word and PowerPoint. Strong communication skills and the ability to efficiently communicate with colleagues at all levels. Experience of providing excellent customer service. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/04/2024 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Apr 12, 2024
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £9,990.80 per annum, based on working 14.4 hours per week. This is pro-rated from the full time equivalent of £24,977 per annum. This is a fixed term / secondment opportunity until 31st March 2025 with high likelihood that this will be extended. We are excited to be hiring a new Health Projects Assistant to join our fantastic Be Your Best Team.?The team is based in Quadrant Court, Woking but we promote a hybrid approach to working, meeting collaboratively when required. The Health Projects Assistant will provide the Active Surrey Health team (specifically the Family Weight Management Programme 'Be Your Best') with administrative support. You will work alongside colleagues to contribute to the delivery of an efficient, effective, customer-focused service. Be Your Best has been commissioned by Surrey County Council Public Health, details on the programme can be found at . You will be part of a thriving Health Team with opportunities to work across various health projects. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team As the Active Partnership for Surrey, we believe that movement matters. It matters to our health, our schools, our communities, and our environments. Focused on tackling inactivity and inequality, we work together to help everyone in Surrey realise the benefits of a more active way of life by influencing systems, removing barriers, and creating opportunities to get people moving more. Our vision is that everyone in Surrey, but with a particular focus on those who need it most, embrace moving more, to improve health and wellbeing and to thrive as an active community. About the Role We are looking for someone who has good attention to detail and who has an interest or experience in supporting children, young people and families to lead a healthy lifestyle. You must be willing to perform routine tasks as well as undertake ad hoc project-based work. You will be reporting to the Healthy Lifestyles Officer and supporting the Health Project Administrator to triage all professional and self-referrals. Key tasks are likely to include: Handling referrals (email and phone) Booking meetings Administrative support for 'live' group sessions Inputting data Preparing correspondence Raising purchase orders General promotion Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: A fun, positive and engaged professional who demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines. Accurate data entry skills with excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. Integrity and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with good IT skills including email, Word and PowerPoint. Strong communication skills and the ability to efficiently communicate with colleagues at all levels. Experience of providing excellent customer service. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/04/2024 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
This role has a starting salary of £43,923 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Assistant Team Manager to join our fantastic Inclusion Service. The team is based in Woodhatch Place, Reigate. We offer remote and agile working solutions; however, our Inclusion Team spend a lot of their time in schools and meeting with families. The Assistant Team Manager will be expected to attend the office regularly (2-3 times per week) to provide support and oversight to the team. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Robust induction programme Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team There are four Inclusion Teams across the county. This vacancy is for the South-East Quadrant (covering the districts/boroughs of Tandridge, Reigate and Banstead and Mole Vally). We are a small, friendly, and diverse team made up of colleagues with varied employment history including teachers, police officers, youth workers, social workers, and mental health roles. Our aim in the Inclusion Service is to make sure we are doing all we can to improve outcomes for vulnerable learners and ensure that all children are able to fulfil their potential through regular school attendance. We're looking for people with drive, great communication skills and initiative to help us in our mission. This is a challenging, but genuinely rewarding area of work where you will have a direct impact on the educational outcomes of Surrey's children and young people. About the Role As an Assistant Team Manager, you will provide day-to-day support and supervision to a team of Inclusion Officers who are working with parents to ensure they are fulfilling their legal responsibilities to ensure their children attend school. You will interview parents under caution in accordance with PACE 1984 and make decisions regarding whether legal interventions are appropriate to improve school attendance. You will have strong communication skills to liaise with Inclusion Officers, schools, parents and other relevant professionals to assess cases of absenteeism. You will need to use your own drive and initiative to develop strategies to return pupils to school and be prepared to challenge attitudes which may hinder this objective. Collaboration is key to ensure positive outcomes are secured. You will need a good understanding of the statutory nature of school attendance as you will be supporting Inclusion Officers to negotiate school attendance agreements/plans, hold review meetings, produce reports and prepare court files. You will be providing support and advice in relation to the investigation of Children Missing Education (CME), children who have been permanently excluded and those being removed from roll to be Electively Home Educated (EHE). You will also be responsible for conducting Attendance Audits and supporting schools to develop strategies and action plans to improve their whole school attendance. This may include providing training to schools and other professionals on request. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: A good standard of education and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written as you will need to be comfortable and confident communicating with parents, children and other professionals Relevant experience in this area and evidence of recent career development Good knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006, Education Act 1996 and Children Act 1989 & 2004, PACE 1984 Experience of working with parents, children and families Leadership and supervisory skills will be an advantage. Your career as an Assistant Team Manager within the Inclusion Service will be rewarding as mentioned by our team that the direct impact they have on improving school attendance, through building strong relationships with schools and other professionals, motivates them every day. If you'd like to join our small and friendly team - we'd love to hear from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on 4th February 2024 with interviews planned for 21st February 2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £43,923 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Assistant Team Manager to join our fantastic Inclusion Service. The team is based in Woodhatch Place, Reigate. We offer remote and agile working solutions; however, our Inclusion Team spend a lot of their time in schools and meeting with families. The Assistant Team Manager will be expected to attend the office regularly (2-3 times per week) to provide support and oversight to the team. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Robust induction programme Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team There are four Inclusion Teams across the county. This vacancy is for the South-East Quadrant (covering the districts/boroughs of Tandridge, Reigate and Banstead and Mole Vally). We are a small, friendly, and diverse team made up of colleagues with varied employment history including teachers, police officers, youth workers, social workers, and mental health roles. Our aim in the Inclusion Service is to make sure we are doing all we can to improve outcomes for vulnerable learners and ensure that all children are able to fulfil their potential through regular school attendance. We're looking for people with drive, great communication skills and initiative to help us in our mission. This is a challenging, but genuinely rewarding area of work where you will have a direct impact on the educational outcomes of Surrey's children and young people. About the Role As an Assistant Team Manager, you will provide day-to-day support and supervision to a team of Inclusion Officers who are working with parents to ensure they are fulfilling their legal responsibilities to ensure their children attend school. You will interview parents under caution in accordance with PACE 1984 and make decisions regarding whether legal interventions are appropriate to improve school attendance. You will have strong communication skills to liaise with Inclusion Officers, schools, parents and other relevant professionals to assess cases of absenteeism. You will need to use your own drive and initiative to develop strategies to return pupils to school and be prepared to challenge attitudes which may hinder this objective. Collaboration is key to ensure positive outcomes are secured. You will need a good understanding of the statutory nature of school attendance as you will be supporting Inclusion Officers to negotiate school attendance agreements/plans, hold review meetings, produce reports and prepare court files. You will be providing support and advice in relation to the investigation of Children Missing Education (CME), children who have been permanently excluded and those being removed from roll to be Electively Home Educated (EHE). You will also be responsible for conducting Attendance Audits and supporting schools to develop strategies and action plans to improve their whole school attendance. This may include providing training to schools and other professionals on request. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: A good standard of education and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written as you will need to be comfortable and confident communicating with parents, children and other professionals Relevant experience in this area and evidence of recent career development Good knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006, Education Act 1996 and Children Act 1989 & 2004, PACE 1984 Experience of working with parents, children and families Leadership and supervisory skills will be an advantage. Your career as an Assistant Team Manager within the Inclusion Service will be rewarding as mentioned by our team that the direct impact they have on improving school attendance, through building strong relationships with schools and other professionals, motivates them every day. If you'd like to join our small and friendly team - we'd love to hear from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on 4th February 2024 with interviews planned for 21st February 2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a fantastic, independent charity dedicated to giving disadvantaged children the literacy skills the need to succeed in their search for three new Campaigns Officers! One person in six has poor literacy skills that impact on every area of their life. A child without good reading, writing and communication skills will struggle to succeed at school, and as an adult they could be locked out of the job market. Poverty doubles the likelihood that, by the age of five, a child's literacy skills will be below average. As Campaigns Officer, you will be responsible for delivering communications and behaviour change marketing campaigns in the charity's hubs and other target areas. Posts Three Campaign Officer roles, 18 month contract positions - these roles are contract roles because they are funded the positions and the expectation is very much that they are longer term roles than the initial 18 month period Location The charity offers a very flexible approach to working and this role can be undertaken fully remotely or on a hybrid basis between home and the London office. If working fully remotely the postholders will need to be able to get to the charity's "hub" locations on occasion - these are in Blackpool, Black Country, Bradford, Birmingham, Doncaster, Hastings, Manchester, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire Coast, Nottingham, Peterborough, Stoke, Suffolk and Swindon Working Hours Full time with flexibility around working patterns Salary £27,500 This fantastic organisation gives children and young people from disadvantaged communities the literacy skills to succeed in life. They work with schools and other education settings, with communities and partners, and directly with children and families. Their research and analysis make them the leading authority on literacy and drive their interventions. Now has never been a more important time to jump aboard because research shows that during the initial school closures in 2020, 3 in 5 children and young people said that reading made them feel better; 3 in 10 said that reading helped when they feel sad because they couldn't see their friends! Key responsibilities within the role will be as follows: Build relationships and work with local partners including schools, libraries, early years settings, business, authors and illustrators, cultural and sporting partners and key local figures Plan and deliver community events, initiatives and activities with partners, reaching local stakeholders and families Work with Hub Managers and Campaigns Manager to understand Hub goals and target audiences, and develop, tailor and disseminate campaign messaging Work with the research team to conduct appropriate consultation to develop key messaging using behavioural science frameworks Plan and deliver a regular content schedule for Hub social media pages (Facebook or Instagram), working alongside the Hub Manager and national content team Build partnerships with local media (including broadcast, online, print, education and parenting) in Hub areas Write press releases, articles and quotes, working closely with media partners to deliver coverage containing key campaign messaging Conduct consultation and focus groups to test messaging with target audience when planning and developing all campaign activity Compile weekly roundup of internal highlights to send to colleagues; Along with many more tasks that will pique your interest in this varied and busy role. We'd love to see applications from people with the following skills and experience: Planning, implementing, and evaluating campaigns, particularly with experience of working on behaviour change campaigns Developing key messages aimed at changing consumer behaviours Managing digital and social media accounts Excellent working knowledge of Twitter and Facebook This is the perfect role for someone keen with Assistant or Officer / Executive level experience to continue to develop their career. It's also a great position for someone with bags of experience to work really closely with disadvantaged communities and see a real tangible different to people's lives because of their campaigns. So, if you have marketing experience and are a strong communicator with a flair for the creative; as well as being a highly organised team player, please reach out today! If you'd like to be considered for this role please send your CV to or call on to have an initial chat about the position. We will review applications on a rolling basis, so please send in your CV ASAP. Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with. Please note, due to the number of applications we receive we aren't always able to respond to unsuccessful candidates.
Dec 01, 2022
Full time
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a fantastic, independent charity dedicated to giving disadvantaged children the literacy skills the need to succeed in their search for three new Campaigns Officers! One person in six has poor literacy skills that impact on every area of their life. A child without good reading, writing and communication skills will struggle to succeed at school, and as an adult they could be locked out of the job market. Poverty doubles the likelihood that, by the age of five, a child's literacy skills will be below average. As Campaigns Officer, you will be responsible for delivering communications and behaviour change marketing campaigns in the charity's hubs and other target areas. Posts Three Campaign Officer roles, 18 month contract positions - these roles are contract roles because they are funded the positions and the expectation is very much that they are longer term roles than the initial 18 month period Location The charity offers a very flexible approach to working and this role can be undertaken fully remotely or on a hybrid basis between home and the London office. If working fully remotely the postholders will need to be able to get to the charity's "hub" locations on occasion - these are in Blackpool, Black Country, Bradford, Birmingham, Doncaster, Hastings, Manchester, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire Coast, Nottingham, Peterborough, Stoke, Suffolk and Swindon Working Hours Full time with flexibility around working patterns Salary £27,500 This fantastic organisation gives children and young people from disadvantaged communities the literacy skills to succeed in life. They work with schools and other education settings, with communities and partners, and directly with children and families. Their research and analysis make them the leading authority on literacy and drive their interventions. Now has never been a more important time to jump aboard because research shows that during the initial school closures in 2020, 3 in 5 children and young people said that reading made them feel better; 3 in 10 said that reading helped when they feel sad because they couldn't see their friends! Key responsibilities within the role will be as follows: Build relationships and work with local partners including schools, libraries, early years settings, business, authors and illustrators, cultural and sporting partners and key local figures Plan and deliver community events, initiatives and activities with partners, reaching local stakeholders and families Work with Hub Managers and Campaigns Manager to understand Hub goals and target audiences, and develop, tailor and disseminate campaign messaging Work with the research team to conduct appropriate consultation to develop key messaging using behavioural science frameworks Plan and deliver a regular content schedule for Hub social media pages (Facebook or Instagram), working alongside the Hub Manager and national content team Build partnerships with local media (including broadcast, online, print, education and parenting) in Hub areas Write press releases, articles and quotes, working closely with media partners to deliver coverage containing key campaign messaging Conduct consultation and focus groups to test messaging with target audience when planning and developing all campaign activity Compile weekly roundup of internal highlights to send to colleagues; Along with many more tasks that will pique your interest in this varied and busy role. We'd love to see applications from people with the following skills and experience: Planning, implementing, and evaluating campaigns, particularly with experience of working on behaviour change campaigns Developing key messages aimed at changing consumer behaviours Managing digital and social media accounts Excellent working knowledge of Twitter and Facebook This is the perfect role for someone keen with Assistant or Officer / Executive level experience to continue to develop their career. It's also a great position for someone with bags of experience to work really closely with disadvantaged communities and see a real tangible different to people's lives because of their campaigns. So, if you have marketing experience and are a strong communicator with a flair for the creative; as well as being a highly organised team player, please reach out today! If you'd like to be considered for this role please send your CV to or call on to have an initial chat about the position. We will review applications on a rolling basis, so please send in your CV ASAP. Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with. Please note, due to the number of applications we receive we aren't always able to respond to unsuccessful candidates.
So what's the role all about? As an Income Assistant you will be first point of contact to our tenants mainly via phone and email, providing support with rent queries and arrears advice, recognising the need for support, and arranging relevant referrals to our support teams. You will also support the Income department with contact to tenants to reduce arrears position by collecting payment and or arranging payment plans in line with Income policies. Housing experience is not essential, but you will need to be passionate about customer service with good communication and negotiation skills. This is a hybrid office/home based role, you would be required to come into the office around 2/3 days per week with the rest being from home. We're happy to consider flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. Some of the key tasks and responsibilities include: Having a good understanding of the status of all rent accounts in the management area and liaise with the Income officers to reduce debt Supporting the Income Hub achieves agreed performance standards Make outbound calls to tenants to reduce rent arrears Work closely with the Income Officers with the management of the Universal Credit Portal Be responsible for monitoring and collection of all sundry debt accounts Assisting customers with rent and service charge enquiries To be successful in this role, we'd be looking for the following... Passionate about customer service Experience of accurate record keeping and data input Ability to communicate clearly, verbal and written Organised with effective time management skills Please refer to the attached job description to find out more... What's in it for you? We recognise that people are at the heart of our business and that success is dependant on enthusiastic and committed colleagues. We make sure they feel supported and encourage a culture of opportunity and learning to enable colleagues to fulfil their potential and make a real difference to people's lives every day. In return, we reward our staff for their dedication by offering competitive salaries and an excellent discretionary range of employee benefits some of which include: 26 days annual leave entitlement per annum plus bank holidays (pro rated for part time roles). With the possibility for colleagues to buy or sell a maximum of 35 hours in annual leave year subject to certain conditions Flexible schedule & hybrid working, subject to business need and agreement with your manager. Admittedly some of our roles do require more structured working patterns than others Performance related pay- We want to recognise exceptional performance and you can earn up to 10% on top of your base salary for achieving corporate and individual targets, and completion of all essential compliance tasks. We hold an annual awards event which celebrates colleagues' success and achievements. In addition, we operate an annual bonus payment scheme based on monthly votes made by colleagues Access to the Simply Health Cash plan scheme for discounted optical, dental and health care bills Perkbox Rewards - Big discounts on high Street shops, cinemas, airport parking and hotels, savings with Apple, free coffee at Caffe Nero each month, download a free film each month and more! Health and Wellbeing initiatives such as fitness classes, walking clubs, meditation sessions and more Travel to work perks such as Bike2Work Scheme, allowing you to purchase a bike under salary sacrifice & 0% Season ticket loans for bus and train tickets Upon successful to completion of your probationary period, we offer our colleagues an interest free loan of up to £5,000 to assist with general living costs & much more! Check out our handy benefits flyer to see what else we can offer you! Do you care about the same things we do? We have three values we work by. When we meet, we'll need you to show us how they are important to you too. We always do the right thing: We offer the best quality service that we can. We're there when you need us: We listen and take action ensuring we deliver on our promises. We never give up: We are courageous in our pursuit of growth to provide more quality affordable homes. Our EDI Policy: At PA Housing, communities are at the heart of everything we do. We know how important it is to be representative of our customers and the communities we serve, and we have always committed to creating an inclusive approach to our recruitment process to ensure that we are hiring from a diverse talent pool of people. We're an Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from any individual who has the relevant skills and experience for the role, inclusive of any protected characteristics such as gender identity, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation and age. At PA Housing, we pride ourselves in being a disability confident employer and support our applicants with any additional adjustments they may require during their application process. We take a flexible approach to working, and support part-time hours, job shares, where possible and provide a salary sacrifice option for childcare vouchers. As part of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, actively hiring women into this role is one our objectives to increase and promote diversity at PA Housing. If you have the relevant skills and experience for the role, please apply on our recruitment portal via our company website. Equality, diversity and inclusion PA Housing So who are we? PA Housing is an award winning provider of affordable, quality homes, but our business is about more than property - it's about people. We aim to put our residents at the centre of everything we do and offer first class services to all. Our business is built around decades of experience in the social housing sector across the Midlands, London, Home Counties and the South East. We hold a stock of more than 24,000 homes and employ 600 plus staff to provide a high standard of service to our householders. Our success and our plans for the future would not be possible without our dedicated team of staff members. Every one of our employees help to make a difference to the lives of our residents and other local people, and we look after our team members well. As a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer, PA Housing welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from black and minority ethnic (BME) groups and disabled candidates. AGENCIES: We know where you are if we need your support so please do not contact us. To apply for this role please click on the apply button or for any enquiries please email
Sep 22, 2022
Full time
So what's the role all about? As an Income Assistant you will be first point of contact to our tenants mainly via phone and email, providing support with rent queries and arrears advice, recognising the need for support, and arranging relevant referrals to our support teams. You will also support the Income department with contact to tenants to reduce arrears position by collecting payment and or arranging payment plans in line with Income policies. Housing experience is not essential, but you will need to be passionate about customer service with good communication and negotiation skills. This is a hybrid office/home based role, you would be required to come into the office around 2/3 days per week with the rest being from home. We're happy to consider flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. Some of the key tasks and responsibilities include: Having a good understanding of the status of all rent accounts in the management area and liaise with the Income officers to reduce debt Supporting the Income Hub achieves agreed performance standards Make outbound calls to tenants to reduce rent arrears Work closely with the Income Officers with the management of the Universal Credit Portal Be responsible for monitoring and collection of all sundry debt accounts Assisting customers with rent and service charge enquiries To be successful in this role, we'd be looking for the following... Passionate about customer service Experience of accurate record keeping and data input Ability to communicate clearly, verbal and written Organised with effective time management skills Please refer to the attached job description to find out more... What's in it for you? We recognise that people are at the heart of our business and that success is dependant on enthusiastic and committed colleagues. We make sure they feel supported and encourage a culture of opportunity and learning to enable colleagues to fulfil their potential and make a real difference to people's lives every day. In return, we reward our staff for their dedication by offering competitive salaries and an excellent discretionary range of employee benefits some of which include: 26 days annual leave entitlement per annum plus bank holidays (pro rated for part time roles). With the possibility for colleagues to buy or sell a maximum of 35 hours in annual leave year subject to certain conditions Flexible schedule & hybrid working, subject to business need and agreement with your manager. Admittedly some of our roles do require more structured working patterns than others Performance related pay- We want to recognise exceptional performance and you can earn up to 10% on top of your base salary for achieving corporate and individual targets, and completion of all essential compliance tasks. We hold an annual awards event which celebrates colleagues' success and achievements. In addition, we operate an annual bonus payment scheme based on monthly votes made by colleagues Access to the Simply Health Cash plan scheme for discounted optical, dental and health care bills Perkbox Rewards - Big discounts on high Street shops, cinemas, airport parking and hotels, savings with Apple, free coffee at Caffe Nero each month, download a free film each month and more! Health and Wellbeing initiatives such as fitness classes, walking clubs, meditation sessions and more Travel to work perks such as Bike2Work Scheme, allowing you to purchase a bike under salary sacrifice & 0% Season ticket loans for bus and train tickets Upon successful to completion of your probationary period, we offer our colleagues an interest free loan of up to £5,000 to assist with general living costs & much more! Check out our handy benefits flyer to see what else we can offer you! Do you care about the same things we do? We have three values we work by. When we meet, we'll need you to show us how they are important to you too. We always do the right thing: We offer the best quality service that we can. We're there when you need us: We listen and take action ensuring we deliver on our promises. We never give up: We are courageous in our pursuit of growth to provide more quality affordable homes. Our EDI Policy: At PA Housing, communities are at the heart of everything we do. We know how important it is to be representative of our customers and the communities we serve, and we have always committed to creating an inclusive approach to our recruitment process to ensure that we are hiring from a diverse talent pool of people. We're an Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from any individual who has the relevant skills and experience for the role, inclusive of any protected characteristics such as gender identity, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation and age. At PA Housing, we pride ourselves in being a disability confident employer and support our applicants with any additional adjustments they may require during their application process. We take a flexible approach to working, and support part-time hours, job shares, where possible and provide a salary sacrifice option for childcare vouchers. As part of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, actively hiring women into this role is one our objectives to increase and promote diversity at PA Housing. If you have the relevant skills and experience for the role, please apply on our recruitment portal via our company website. Equality, diversity and inclusion PA Housing So who are we? PA Housing is an award winning provider of affordable, quality homes, but our business is about more than property - it's about people. We aim to put our residents at the centre of everything we do and offer first class services to all. Our business is built around decades of experience in the social housing sector across the Midlands, London, Home Counties and the South East. We hold a stock of more than 24,000 homes and employ 600 plus staff to provide a high standard of service to our householders. Our success and our plans for the future would not be possible without our dedicated team of staff members. Every one of our employees help to make a difference to the lives of our residents and other local people, and we look after our team members well. As a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer, PA Housing welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from black and minority ethnic (BME) groups and disabled candidates. AGENCIES: We know where you are if we need your support so please do not contact us. To apply for this role please click on the apply button or for any enquiries please email
The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways - directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications. Assistant Consultant - Compliance Officer Pay band: 6 Salary:£20,254 - £22,505 per annum. Along with 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, civil service pension and many more benefits. Location: Cardiff, London, Manchester, Edinburgh, or Belfast (The UK Only). Department: Erasmus+ Contract type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2023. Closing Date: 25th September :59 UK Time. Requirements: You must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. The Context: Erasmus + is a large E.U. education programme providing funding opportunities for international exchange and linking for all sectors of education, training and youth across Europe and beyond. The programme is worth €940m to the UK over 7 years (). The British Council is the UK National Agency for Erasmus +, working in partnership with Ecorys UK. The National Agency and programme activities sit with the Education and Society Strategic Business Unit (SBU), and directly support both our cultural relations objectives and our financial targets. The National Agency delivers the programme according to an annual Work Programme agreed with the E.C., to strict contractual and compliance frameworks, and in the context of annual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) agreed with BIS. The Erasmus + National Agency team delivers grants to beneficiaries in all education and training sectors in the UK, across 3 Key Actions or types of activity, plus the e-Twinning online platform for schools and a number of smaller E.C. contracts. The British Council Erasmus+ team has its delivery hub in Cardiff, with smaller number of posts located in all other UK offices. This is the largest contract the British Council has ever managed and is critical in terms of the impact it can deliver and the stakeholder relationships it supports. The programme also has challenging delivery targets including delivery of substantial savings through the use of technology and process standardisation. The Opportunity. Role Purpose: Reporting to the Compliance Manager (Consultant), the Compliance Officer (Assistant Consultant) ensures that grant-related checks on beneficiaries, also known as "primary checks", are carried out in line with the contractual requirements for the Erasmus+ programme. The Compliance Officer role undertakes compliance audit visits to beneficiaries (Higher Education Institutes, Schools and Youth organisations), to carry out checks of supporting grant information, and provide accurate reporting on primary checks for internal and external purposes. The role also assists with Fraud and Irregularities investigations. Main Responsibilities: Managing Service Delivery: - Undertake a wide range of primary checks on Erasmus+ programme beneficiaries, including pre-audit preparation for System Checks, OTSC During & After and Desk Checks. - At the direction of the Compliance Manager, undertake check visits of beneficiaries on a risk basis, and write beneficiary reports as a result of checks undertaken - At the direction of the Compliance Manager, monitor and report on progress on outstanding issues raised in previous checks and visits - At the direction of the Compliance Manager, identify trends in corrections found during primary checks, and develop action plans to address any recommendations or outstanding issues, and agree deadlines and solutions with Auditees. - At the direction of the Compliance Manager, contribute to financial analysis and reporting on primary checks on Erasmus+ and predecessor programmes, and assist E+ Link closure on all Primary Checks. - Contribute to quarterly reports of compliance work undertaken. Main Accountabilities: Business Management and Delivery • Undertakes administrative tasks for a project or internal service/function • Undertakes financial tasks including invoicing, raising POs and administer grant agreements Business Development • Supports logistical management of positioning events Commercial Business management • Supports Consultants in drafting business performance reports (including income, cost management, results and impact, risks etc) Stakeholder Management • Supports broader team in managing the logistics of client/partner meetings and project boards • Engagement with customers e.g. scholars, grant awardees, teachers etc Key Challenges and Opportunites: 1. Supporting the compliance of Erasmus+ beneficiaries project administration by undertaking primary checks on grant related activity. 2. Ensuring all Compliance primary checks deadlines and standards are met 3. Working effectively alongside colleagues across dispersed teams within the UK National Agency (NA): Delivery, Finance and Recoveries. 4. Developing a detailed knowledge of Erasmus+ compliance, its procedures, systems, calendar and contractual standards. 5. Member of Erasmus+ Compliance Team. Requirements of the role: Experience of managing internal and external stakeholder relationships. Communicating and Influencing (Level 2) - Communicates clearly and effectively: listens to others and expresses self clearly, with grammatical accuracy and awareness of a diverse audience in speaking and writing. Finance and Resource Management (Level 2) - Uses resources efficiently in own role and complies with financial rules and procedures Further information: Closing Date:25th September 2022 at 23:59 UK Time. Requirements: You must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Interviews will be held around the middle of October 2022. A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world. Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion(EDI) Statement The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities. The British Council iscommitted to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council's Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children. If you have any problems with your application please email Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our 'ASK HR' email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.
Sep 17, 2022
Full time
The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways - directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications. Assistant Consultant - Compliance Officer Pay band: 6 Salary:£20,254 - £22,505 per annum. Along with 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, civil service pension and many more benefits. Location: Cardiff, London, Manchester, Edinburgh, or Belfast (The UK Only). Department: Erasmus+ Contract type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2023. Closing Date: 25th September :59 UK Time. Requirements: You must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. The Context: Erasmus + is a large E.U. education programme providing funding opportunities for international exchange and linking for all sectors of education, training and youth across Europe and beyond. The programme is worth €940m to the UK over 7 years (). The British Council is the UK National Agency for Erasmus +, working in partnership with Ecorys UK. The National Agency and programme activities sit with the Education and Society Strategic Business Unit (SBU), and directly support both our cultural relations objectives and our financial targets. The National Agency delivers the programme according to an annual Work Programme agreed with the E.C., to strict contractual and compliance frameworks, and in the context of annual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) agreed with BIS. The Erasmus + National Agency team delivers grants to beneficiaries in all education and training sectors in the UK, across 3 Key Actions or types of activity, plus the e-Twinning online platform for schools and a number of smaller E.C. contracts. The British Council Erasmus+ team has its delivery hub in Cardiff, with smaller number of posts located in all other UK offices. This is the largest contract the British Council has ever managed and is critical in terms of the impact it can deliver and the stakeholder relationships it supports. The programme also has challenging delivery targets including delivery of substantial savings through the use of technology and process standardisation. The Opportunity. Role Purpose: Reporting to the Compliance Manager (Consultant), the Compliance Officer (Assistant Consultant) ensures that grant-related checks on beneficiaries, also known as "primary checks", are carried out in line with the contractual requirements for the Erasmus+ programme. The Compliance Officer role undertakes compliance audit visits to beneficiaries (Higher Education Institutes, Schools and Youth organisations), to carry out checks of supporting grant information, and provide accurate reporting on primary checks for internal and external purposes. The role also assists with Fraud and Irregularities investigations. Main Responsibilities: Managing Service Delivery: - Undertake a wide range of primary checks on Erasmus+ programme beneficiaries, including pre-audit preparation for System Checks, OTSC During & After and Desk Checks. - At the direction of the Compliance Manager, undertake check visits of beneficiaries on a risk basis, and write beneficiary reports as a result of checks undertaken - At the direction of the Compliance Manager, monitor and report on progress on outstanding issues raised in previous checks and visits - At the direction of the Compliance Manager, identify trends in corrections found during primary checks, and develop action plans to address any recommendations or outstanding issues, and agree deadlines and solutions with Auditees. - At the direction of the Compliance Manager, contribute to financial analysis and reporting on primary checks on Erasmus+ and predecessor programmes, and assist E+ Link closure on all Primary Checks. - Contribute to quarterly reports of compliance work undertaken. Main Accountabilities: Business Management and Delivery • Undertakes administrative tasks for a project or internal service/function • Undertakes financial tasks including invoicing, raising POs and administer grant agreements Business Development • Supports logistical management of positioning events Commercial Business management • Supports Consultants in drafting business performance reports (including income, cost management, results and impact, risks etc) Stakeholder Management • Supports broader team in managing the logistics of client/partner meetings and project boards • Engagement with customers e.g. scholars, grant awardees, teachers etc Key Challenges and Opportunites: 1. Supporting the compliance of Erasmus+ beneficiaries project administration by undertaking primary checks on grant related activity. 2. Ensuring all Compliance primary checks deadlines and standards are met 3. Working effectively alongside colleagues across dispersed teams within the UK National Agency (NA): Delivery, Finance and Recoveries. 4. Developing a detailed knowledge of Erasmus+ compliance, its procedures, systems, calendar and contractual standards. 5. Member of Erasmus+ Compliance Team. Requirements of the role: Experience of managing internal and external stakeholder relationships. Communicating and Influencing (Level 2) - Communicates clearly and effectively: listens to others and expresses self clearly, with grammatical accuracy and awareness of a diverse audience in speaking and writing. Finance and Resource Management (Level 2) - Uses resources efficiently in own role and complies with financial rules and procedures Further information: Closing Date:25th September 2022 at 23:59 UK Time. Requirements: You must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Interviews will be held around the middle of October 2022. A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world. Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion(EDI) Statement The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities. The British Council iscommitted to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council's Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children. If you have any problems with your application please email Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our 'ASK HR' email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.
Job Title: Assistant Company Secretary Business Unit: Group Commercial, Joint Ventures Salary: Starting from £27,000 - £34,000 Location: Remote working / Hybrid - requirement to travel to London on occasion. Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 months Feeling Insatiably Curious about your next adventure? You might have just found it. As the VMUTM Assistant Company Secretary you will support the Company Secretary in providing full company secretarial and corporate governance support to the VMUTM Board and Board Committees. You will also help support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), in conjunction with other members of his team, in maintaining high standards of corporate governance across the executive management governance framework. Virgin Money Unit Trust Managers Limited (VMUTM) is a joint venture between Virgin Money Holdings (UK) PLC (Virgin Money) and Aberdeen Asset Management PLC (ASI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Life Aberdeen plc. VMUTM provides investments and pensions propositions combining Virgin Money's brand, scale and retail distribution expertise with ASI's market-leading investment solutions and asset management technology. Here's some tasks you'll be doing; Support the Company Secretary with coordination and administration of the VMUTM Board, Board Committee and Executive-level committee meetings (and as necessary ad-hoc working sessions as agreed with the Board Chair and CEO) Advise on and provide input to the drafting of Board and Board Committee papers and Board and shareholder resolutions (including the circulation and execution thereof) pertaining to corporate governance matters Provide quality assurance on all Board and Board Committee material including on Board and Board Committee MI, maintaining templates and guidance notes as necessary, arranging and conducting training and providing feedback to ensure continuous improvement Provide input to key governance and reporting documents including the Annual Report and Accounts and relevant regulatory reporting Support the Company Secretary on corporate governance projects including providing advice and coordinating the set-up and maintenance of any confidentiality arrangements Respond to enquiries, including from the company's auditor and shareholders, in relation to Board, Board Committee and shareholder approved matters Keep up to date on developments in company law, corporate governance best practice and relevant regulation and make recommendations to the Company Secretary on the action necessary in relation to the company's corporate governance framework To be successful you'll need to bring; You must be a Chartered Secretary (or have substantially completed a Chartered Secretary qualification) or hold a relevant legal qualification. Good technical knowledge of company secretarial practice in a private limited company ideally gained within asset management or wider financial services. A strong team player but also confident working under own initiative and managing own workload. Can demonstrate a flexible and adaptive approach to work and the skills and abilities to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Can deal confidently with demanding situations and time critical tasks, deputising for the Company Secretary from time to time Highly organised, able to juggle numerous priorities and keep to deadlines Excellent communication skills Demonstrates an investigative and intuitive mindset to problem solve and find solutions We'd love you to have; Good understanding and practical application of company secretarial practices and corporate governance best practice Good knowledge of the Companies Act and the legal responsibilities of directors and private limited companies in the UK and of corporate governance best practice Knowledge of asset management regulation and broader financial services regulation We really need you to have the skills and experience listed in the ' To be successful you'll need to bring' section above, but the rest is just our wish list, so please don't let that put you off applying, we'd love to hear from you! RED HOT Rewards • 38.5 days annual leave for all colleagues (including bank holidays and pro rata if part-time) • Five extra paid well-being days per year • 20 weeks paid, gender neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt • Option to receive up to a 13% pension contribution • Six months sick leave and six months half pay • A digital-first colleague experience • Ability to work anywhere in the UK And the great news is, all these benefits are available to colleagues from day one! Inclusion at Virgin Money Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do here at Virgin Money. It's good for you, it's good for us and it's amazing for our customers. We know that great minds don't think alike, so we rely on your diverse thoughts, feelings, beliefs and backgrounds to be the best we can possibly be. Got any questions about this or need some support with your application? We'd love to hear from you so get in touch with our careers team at . Point to note… At the minute, depending on which team you are joining, lots of us are working from home. This is something that may change over time, and if so, we will come together in one of our hub locations, giving you the chance to meet your new colleagues in person. We will of course, make sure you have the IT equipment to access our systems and to interact digitally with your new team and colleagues, but we thought it best to let you know this in advance, so you can make sure you are set up to work safely and productively. If you have any questions on this let us know! Now the legal bit… If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing 3 years' worth of satisfactory references.
Jan 18, 2022
Full time
Job Title: Assistant Company Secretary Business Unit: Group Commercial, Joint Ventures Salary: Starting from £27,000 - £34,000 Location: Remote working / Hybrid - requirement to travel to London on occasion. Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 months Feeling Insatiably Curious about your next adventure? You might have just found it. As the VMUTM Assistant Company Secretary you will support the Company Secretary in providing full company secretarial and corporate governance support to the VMUTM Board and Board Committees. You will also help support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), in conjunction with other members of his team, in maintaining high standards of corporate governance across the executive management governance framework. Virgin Money Unit Trust Managers Limited (VMUTM) is a joint venture between Virgin Money Holdings (UK) PLC (Virgin Money) and Aberdeen Asset Management PLC (ASI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Life Aberdeen plc. VMUTM provides investments and pensions propositions combining Virgin Money's brand, scale and retail distribution expertise with ASI's market-leading investment solutions and asset management technology. Here's some tasks you'll be doing; Support the Company Secretary with coordination and administration of the VMUTM Board, Board Committee and Executive-level committee meetings (and as necessary ad-hoc working sessions as agreed with the Board Chair and CEO) Advise on and provide input to the drafting of Board and Board Committee papers and Board and shareholder resolutions (including the circulation and execution thereof) pertaining to corporate governance matters Provide quality assurance on all Board and Board Committee material including on Board and Board Committee MI, maintaining templates and guidance notes as necessary, arranging and conducting training and providing feedback to ensure continuous improvement Provide input to key governance and reporting documents including the Annual Report and Accounts and relevant regulatory reporting Support the Company Secretary on corporate governance projects including providing advice and coordinating the set-up and maintenance of any confidentiality arrangements Respond to enquiries, including from the company's auditor and shareholders, in relation to Board, Board Committee and shareholder approved matters Keep up to date on developments in company law, corporate governance best practice and relevant regulation and make recommendations to the Company Secretary on the action necessary in relation to the company's corporate governance framework To be successful you'll need to bring; You must be a Chartered Secretary (or have substantially completed a Chartered Secretary qualification) or hold a relevant legal qualification. Good technical knowledge of company secretarial practice in a private limited company ideally gained within asset management or wider financial services. A strong team player but also confident working under own initiative and managing own workload. Can demonstrate a flexible and adaptive approach to work and the skills and abilities to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Can deal confidently with demanding situations and time critical tasks, deputising for the Company Secretary from time to time Highly organised, able to juggle numerous priorities and keep to deadlines Excellent communication skills Demonstrates an investigative and intuitive mindset to problem solve and find solutions We'd love you to have; Good understanding and practical application of company secretarial practices and corporate governance best practice Good knowledge of the Companies Act and the legal responsibilities of directors and private limited companies in the UK and of corporate governance best practice Knowledge of asset management regulation and broader financial services regulation We really need you to have the skills and experience listed in the ' To be successful you'll need to bring' section above, but the rest is just our wish list, so please don't let that put you off applying, we'd love to hear from you! RED HOT Rewards • 38.5 days annual leave for all colleagues (including bank holidays and pro rata if part-time) • Five extra paid well-being days per year • 20 weeks paid, gender neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt • Option to receive up to a 13% pension contribution • Six months sick leave and six months half pay • A digital-first colleague experience • Ability to work anywhere in the UK And the great news is, all these benefits are available to colleagues from day one! Inclusion at Virgin Money Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do here at Virgin Money. It's good for you, it's good for us and it's amazing for our customers. We know that great minds don't think alike, so we rely on your diverse thoughts, feelings, beliefs and backgrounds to be the best we can possibly be. Got any questions about this or need some support with your application? We'd love to hear from you so get in touch with our careers team at . Point to note… At the minute, depending on which team you are joining, lots of us are working from home. This is something that may change over time, and if so, we will come together in one of our hub locations, giving you the chance to meet your new colleagues in person. We will of course, make sure you have the IT equipment to access our systems and to interact digitally with your new team and colleagues, but we thought it best to let you know this in advance, so you can make sure you are set up to work safely and productively. If you have any questions on this let us know! Now the legal bit… If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing 3 years' worth of satisfactory references.
Dementia Support Worker (Wandsworth)Contract Type: PermanentLocation: Flexible across the Area boundaries in West and South LondonSalary: £20,363 - £21,603 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) + London allowance of £3,600 (if applicable)Working Hours: 35 per weekClosing Date: 23 December 2021Interview Date: TBC via Zoom/TeamsReference Number: VAC2702Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 17:00pm on the closing date. The role may close early depending on the number and quality of applications.About Alzheimer's SocietyDementia devastates lives. By 2021, 1 million people will be living with the condition. But dementia won't win. Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer's Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia - wherever they are, whatever they're going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them.We are the UK's leading dementia charity. Every day, we work tirelessly to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for dementia. We provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need our help. And we are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudiceAbout the roleWe are hoping to welcome an approachable and enthusiastic Dementia Support Worker working for Alzheimer's Society in Wandsworth. The post is community based, working locally in Wandsworth, but with the addition of the use of office facilities in Merton Dementia Hub, where the wider team is based.As a Dementia Support Worker you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs.You will offer support and guidance to your clients in a variety of ways, whether in the client's own home, at service offices or at other locations, face to face, by phone, letter or email. You will also assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals, as well as facilitating peer support groups and other group activities.You will also work with BAME communities to encourage communities to become Dementia Friendly and develop a strong voice for people affected by dementia in the communities.About youWe are looking for an individual who possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) with an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers. Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service. To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills in order to manage your caseload of clients effectively.Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it's like to be an employee at the Society.You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Dementia Advisor, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity, etc.Ref:
Dec 04, 2021
Full time
Dementia Support Worker (Wandsworth)Contract Type: PermanentLocation: Flexible across the Area boundaries in West and South LondonSalary: £20,363 - £21,603 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) + London allowance of £3,600 (if applicable)Working Hours: 35 per weekClosing Date: 23 December 2021Interview Date: TBC via Zoom/TeamsReference Number: VAC2702Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 17:00pm on the closing date. The role may close early depending on the number and quality of applications.About Alzheimer's SocietyDementia devastates lives. By 2021, 1 million people will be living with the condition. But dementia won't win. Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer's Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia - wherever they are, whatever they're going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them.We are the UK's leading dementia charity. Every day, we work tirelessly to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for dementia. We provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need our help. And we are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudiceAbout the roleWe are hoping to welcome an approachable and enthusiastic Dementia Support Worker working for Alzheimer's Society in Wandsworth. The post is community based, working locally in Wandsworth, but with the addition of the use of office facilities in Merton Dementia Hub, where the wider team is based.As a Dementia Support Worker you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs.You will offer support and guidance to your clients in a variety of ways, whether in the client's own home, at service offices or at other locations, face to face, by phone, letter or email. You will also assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals, as well as facilitating peer support groups and other group activities.You will also work with BAME communities to encourage communities to become Dementia Friendly and develop a strong voice for people affected by dementia in the communities.About youWe are looking for an individual who possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) with an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers. Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service. To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills in order to manage your caseload of clients effectively.Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it's like to be an employee at the Society.You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Dementia Advisor, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity, etc.Ref:
De Montfort University Leicester
Leicester, Leicestershire
De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a relentless focus on delivering quality teaching and learning, and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience. A culturally rich university with a palpable commitment to the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive. The university is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that never surrenders to convention. Our success is built on a fantastic student experience coupled with award-winning teaching and world-class facilities that help students develop the skills and attitudes employers demand. Faculty / Directorate The Estates & Facilities Directorate is large and diverse, employing about 300 people, ranging from plumbers, electricians, carpenters, cleaners, porters, leisure centre assistants to property management professionals, architects, project officers, CAD, space management, sustainability and energy and administrative personnel. The recent award-winning campus transformation project has created a first-class city centre campus that fully integrates with the West End, historic quarter and Leicester's city centre. The next 5 years will continue to build on this success and our growth to provide a modern, safe, and inspiring environment that our students and staff have come to expect. Role The role is to supervise, mentor and lead a team of security officers to deliver operational services at the university, keeping the university community and resources safe and secure. At times it will mean performing as a security officer where the circumstances demand and, at others, it will mean representing the Head of Security at meetings that require security consultancy. The role requires the holder to be able to work rotating shifts across the year on a 24hr basis. There is a requirement to assess the performance of staff and provide feedback and development. It will require the holder to take responsibility for making decisions on a number of dynamic situations particularly out of hours, ensuring that the ream adhere to university policies and are safe in their operations. It will require the holder to brief and deploy staff according to the operational needs, deal with appraisals, sign off incidents and ensure that the team are gainfully employed in their role. Salary for the role is £27,924 - £34,304 % shift allowance. Ideal Candidate We are looking for a person who has supervisory experience and a back ground in service delivery with an understanding of security issues facing the university. Experience of leading and motivating others is essential. The applicant will understand the requirements of Health and Safety on operational staff and be able to readily assess situations and deploy staff accordingly and in accordance with university policies. It is expected that the individual will actively deal with performance issues, looking to develop the team and, be a key part of the management team in meeting performance requirements and, developing the Security Section for the future. The requirement to be able to communicate at all levels and display empathy with persons seeking support or consultancy is essential. An understanding of GDPR, Prevent, Protect and, the role that universities play in society will assist the applicant. Experience of managing dynamic stressful situations, and providing management reports are expected of the candidate.
Dec 03, 2021
Full time
De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a relentless focus on delivering quality teaching and learning, and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience. A culturally rich university with a palpable commitment to the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive. The university is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that never surrenders to convention. Our success is built on a fantastic student experience coupled with award-winning teaching and world-class facilities that help students develop the skills and attitudes employers demand. Faculty / Directorate The Estates & Facilities Directorate is large and diverse, employing about 300 people, ranging from plumbers, electricians, carpenters, cleaners, porters, leisure centre assistants to property management professionals, architects, project officers, CAD, space management, sustainability and energy and administrative personnel. The recent award-winning campus transformation project has created a first-class city centre campus that fully integrates with the West End, historic quarter and Leicester's city centre. The next 5 years will continue to build on this success and our growth to provide a modern, safe, and inspiring environment that our students and staff have come to expect. Role The role is to supervise, mentor and lead a team of security officers to deliver operational services at the university, keeping the university community and resources safe and secure. At times it will mean performing as a security officer where the circumstances demand and, at others, it will mean representing the Head of Security at meetings that require security consultancy. The role requires the holder to be able to work rotating shifts across the year on a 24hr basis. There is a requirement to assess the performance of staff and provide feedback and development. It will require the holder to take responsibility for making decisions on a number of dynamic situations particularly out of hours, ensuring that the ream adhere to university policies and are safe in their operations. It will require the holder to brief and deploy staff according to the operational needs, deal with appraisals, sign off incidents and ensure that the team are gainfully employed in their role. Salary for the role is £27,924 - £34,304 % shift allowance. Ideal Candidate We are looking for a person who has supervisory experience and a back ground in service delivery with an understanding of security issues facing the university. Experience of leading and motivating others is essential. The applicant will understand the requirements of Health and Safety on operational staff and be able to readily assess situations and deploy staff accordingly and in accordance with university policies. It is expected that the individual will actively deal with performance issues, looking to develop the team and, be a key part of the management team in meeting performance requirements and, developing the Security Section for the future. The requirement to be able to communicate at all levels and display empathy with persons seeking support or consultancy is essential. An understanding of GDPR, Prevent, Protect and, the role that universities play in society will assist the applicant. Experience of managing dynamic stressful situations, and providing management reports are expected of the candidate.
Dementia Support Worker (Wandsworth) Contract Type: Permanent Location: Flexible across the Area boundaries in West and South London Salary: £20,363 - £21,603 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) + London allowance of £3,600 (if applicable) Working Hours: 35 per week Closing Date: 23 December 2021 Interview Date: TBC via Zoom/Teams Reference Number: VAC2702 Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 17:00pm on the closing date. The role may close early depending on the number and quality of applications. About Alzheimer's Society Dementia devastates lives. By 2021, 1 million people will be living with the condition. But dementia won't win. Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer's Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia - wherever they are, whatever they're going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them. We are the UK's leading dementia charity. Every day, we work tirelessly to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for dementia. We provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need our help. And we are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudice About the role We are hoping to welcome an approachable and enthusiastic Dementia Support Worker working for Alzheimer's Society in Wandsworth. The post is community based, working locally in Wandsworth, but with the addition of the use of office facilities in Merton Dementia Hub, where the wider team is based. As a Dementia Support Worker you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs. You will offer support and guidance to your clients in a variety of ways, whether in the client's own home, at service offices or at other locations, face to face, by phone, letter or email. You will also assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals, as well as facilitating peer support groups and other group activities. You will also work with BAME communities to encourage communities to become Dementia Friendly and develop a strong voice for people affected by dementia in the communities. About you We are looking for an individual who possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) with an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers. Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service. To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills in order to manage your caseload of clients effectively. Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society. You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it's like to be an employee at the Society. You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Dementia Advisor, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity, etc. Ref: (Apply online only)
Dec 03, 2021
Full time
Dementia Support Worker (Wandsworth) Contract Type: Permanent Location: Flexible across the Area boundaries in West and South London Salary: £20,363 - £21,603 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) + London allowance of £3,600 (if applicable) Working Hours: 35 per week Closing Date: 23 December 2021 Interview Date: TBC via Zoom/Teams Reference Number: VAC2702 Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 17:00pm on the closing date. The role may close early depending on the number and quality of applications. About Alzheimer's Society Dementia devastates lives. By 2021, 1 million people will be living with the condition. But dementia won't win. Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer's Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia - wherever they are, whatever they're going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them. We are the UK's leading dementia charity. Every day, we work tirelessly to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for dementia. We provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need our help. And we are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudice About the role We are hoping to welcome an approachable and enthusiastic Dementia Support Worker working for Alzheimer's Society in Wandsworth. The post is community based, working locally in Wandsworth, but with the addition of the use of office facilities in Merton Dementia Hub, where the wider team is based. As a Dementia Support Worker you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs. You will offer support and guidance to your clients in a variety of ways, whether in the client's own home, at service offices or at other locations, face to face, by phone, letter or email. You will also assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals, as well as facilitating peer support groups and other group activities. You will also work with BAME communities to encourage communities to become Dementia Friendly and develop a strong voice for people affected by dementia in the communities. About you We are looking for an individual who possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) with an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers. Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service. To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills in order to manage your caseload of clients effectively. Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society. You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it's like to be an employee at the Society. You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Dementia Advisor, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity, etc. Ref: (Apply online only)
About the Role To provide senior business support to the Corporate Management Team, to include: Delivering advice and guidance in a narrow area of expertise to ensure customer needs are met. Regularly communicate with internal customers to share information and build working relationships to support collaborative working to manage the corporate management team's incoming enquiries and assess priorities Provide coordination and quality assurance of papers and briefings, and manage their diary and provide personal assistant duties Provide project support for the corporate management team and within directorates as requested About Us The team is comprised of two FTE Directorate Coordinators and 4.5 FTE Senior Business Support Officers, who provide proactive business support to the Strategic Directors and Assistant Directors of the London Borough of Sutton. Working as a hub, we adopt a solution focused approach in all the work we undertake and are always looking for innovative ways to streamline processes to provide a more efficient and effective Service. About You The successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes; Experience of communicating in person, by telephone and in writing with Senior Officers Good diary and email management Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to draft and maintain high quality, accurate and legible correspondence and minutes within specified timescales Knowledge and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately Experience of using IT in a business environment, including Google Chrome, Gmail, Google Docs and Sheets, Word, Excel and other software packages and a willingness to learn and adapt to new technology Good organisational and time management skills with a flexible and approachable attitude An ability to be proactive and forward thinking Preferably a good level of experience of providing excellent administrative support to Senior Managers - Desirable
Dec 03, 2021
Full time
About the Role To provide senior business support to the Corporate Management Team, to include: Delivering advice and guidance in a narrow area of expertise to ensure customer needs are met. Regularly communicate with internal customers to share information and build working relationships to support collaborative working to manage the corporate management team's incoming enquiries and assess priorities Provide coordination and quality assurance of papers and briefings, and manage their diary and provide personal assistant duties Provide project support for the corporate management team and within directorates as requested About Us The team is comprised of two FTE Directorate Coordinators and 4.5 FTE Senior Business Support Officers, who provide proactive business support to the Strategic Directors and Assistant Directors of the London Borough of Sutton. Working as a hub, we adopt a solution focused approach in all the work we undertake and are always looking for innovative ways to streamline processes to provide a more efficient and effective Service. About You The successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes; Experience of communicating in person, by telephone and in writing with Senior Officers Good diary and email management Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to draft and maintain high quality, accurate and legible correspondence and minutes within specified timescales Knowledge and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately Experience of using IT in a business environment, including Google Chrome, Gmail, Google Docs and Sheets, Word, Excel and other software packages and a willingness to learn and adapt to new technology Good organisational and time management skills with a flexible and approachable attitude An ability to be proactive and forward thinking Preferably a good level of experience of providing excellent administrative support to Senior Managers - Desirable
De Montfort University Leicester
Leicester, Leicestershire
Security Officer Reference: D--02 De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a relentless focus on delivering quality teaching and learning, and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience. A culturally rich university with a palpable commitment to the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive. The university is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that never surrenders to convention. Our success is built on a fantastic student experience coupled with award-winning teaching and world-class facilities that help students develop the skills and attitudes employers demand. Faculty / Directorate The Estates & Facilities Directorate is large and diverse, employing about 300 people, ranging from plumbers, electricians, carpenters, cleaners, porters, leisure centre assistants to property management professionals, architects, project officers, CAD, space management, sustainability and energy and administrative personnel. The recent award-winning campus transformation project has created a first-class city centre campus that fully integrates with the West End, historic quarter and Leicester's city centre. The next 5 years will continue to build on this success and our growth to provide a modern, safe, and inspiring environment that our students and staff have come to expect. Role This role is part of the 24 hour rotating shift Security presence responsible for keeping the university, its community and its assets safe and secure.. You will have a good level of all round fitness and an understanding of security and safety requirements. The role demands that you are inquisitive, numerate and literate. Whilst being able to work alone with minimum supervision, you must also be a good team member. Rotating shifts will be worked throughout the year including weekends and bank holidays. You will need to be able to patrol on foot both at street level and in buildings, where required. Use stairs to gain access to high rise buildings. The role will demand a degree of flexibility in order to support the main activities of the security section. Whilst all round security skills are required. Training will be given for specific areas of the role, where required. All applicants should evidence the requirements asked for, in their application. Salary is £20,600 - £24,174 % shift allowance. Ideal Candidate Applicants who have previous experience in a similar role and have good customer services skills should apply. You will need to be honest and objective in your outlook with an ability to provide a highly professional service to a diverse community of students and staff, using good communication and interpersonal skills. Good observational skills and assessment skills are needed along with taking responsibility for decision making in dynamic situations. You will be computer literate, familiar with Microsoft word processing packages, and able to type reports and deal with emails. You must produce a current full driving license for Category B vehicles.
Nov 30, 2021
Full time
Security Officer Reference: D--02 De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a relentless focus on delivering quality teaching and learning, and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience. A culturally rich university with a palpable commitment to the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive. The university is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that never surrenders to convention. Our success is built on a fantastic student experience coupled with award-winning teaching and world-class facilities that help students develop the skills and attitudes employers demand. Faculty / Directorate The Estates & Facilities Directorate is large and diverse, employing about 300 people, ranging from plumbers, electricians, carpenters, cleaners, porters, leisure centre assistants to property management professionals, architects, project officers, CAD, space management, sustainability and energy and administrative personnel. The recent award-winning campus transformation project has created a first-class city centre campus that fully integrates with the West End, historic quarter and Leicester's city centre. The next 5 years will continue to build on this success and our growth to provide a modern, safe, and inspiring environment that our students and staff have come to expect. Role This role is part of the 24 hour rotating shift Security presence responsible for keeping the university, its community and its assets safe and secure.. You will have a good level of all round fitness and an understanding of security and safety requirements. The role demands that you are inquisitive, numerate and literate. Whilst being able to work alone with minimum supervision, you must also be a good team member. Rotating shifts will be worked throughout the year including weekends and bank holidays. You will need to be able to patrol on foot both at street level and in buildings, where required. Use stairs to gain access to high rise buildings. The role will demand a degree of flexibility in order to support the main activities of the security section. Whilst all round security skills are required. Training will be given for specific areas of the role, where required. All applicants should evidence the requirements asked for, in their application. Salary is £20,600 - £24,174 % shift allowance. Ideal Candidate Applicants who have previous experience in a similar role and have good customer services skills should apply. You will need to be honest and objective in your outlook with an ability to provide a highly professional service to a diverse community of students and staff, using good communication and interpersonal skills. Good observational skills and assessment skills are needed along with taking responsibility for decision making in dynamic situations. You will be computer literate, familiar with Microsoft word processing packages, and able to type reports and deal with emails. You must produce a current full driving license for Category B vehicles.