Your role in a nutshell:
Support the development and delivery of Hippo’s Social Value Strategy and underpinning action plans.
Collate and record social value data using our Social Value Measurement Tool at project and business level identifying any risks to delivery allowing annual measurement of our social value contribution.
Increase uptake of volunteering days/fundraising by building internal relationships to foster buy-in and help coordinate activities across all Hippo offices, supporting regional volunteering leads with research and planning.
Help deliver a new educational engagement programme that will increase and diversify our talent pool.
Identify new and build on existing relationships with Voluntary, Charity and Social Enterprises to maximise social impact.
Work closely with Marketing to identify opportunities to promote Hippo’s social value proposition both internally and externally.
Work with the People Ops (HR) function- compiling up to date and accurate diversity data/reports and support with content for our Gender Pay Gap Reporting.
Act as a subject matter expert to drive forward our social value agenda across our internal forums, including Green Hippos and Volunteering Committee.
Support with data collection for our Carbon Reduction Plan, working in conjunction with our third-party provider and auditors to quality assure our annual footprints.
Support the development and delivery of new initiatives within the business which create employment and training opportunities particularly for people who face barriers to employment and/or come from under-represented groups.
Contribute towards Hippo’s sustainability assessments, such as Ecovadis, and help maintain relevant ISO accreditations.Represent Hippo at external social value events and build relationships with external organisations.
Support the planning and hosting of internal/external events linked to social value.
Supporting the Head of Social Value with bid responses.
Training:
Training will mainly take place at our office in Leeds City centre with some travel required to our training provider in London.
Training will be delivered one day per week to be agreed with the appretice and training provider.
Training Outcome:
Following the completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate will progress into a fulltime Social Value Advisor role.
Employer Description:Hi, we’re Hippo.
At Hippo, we design with empathy and build for impact. We do this by combining data-informed evidence, human-centred design and software engineering. We're a digital services partner who is genuinely invested in helping our clients thrive as modern organisations. Our delivery methodology is truly agile, from concept to reality, supporting innovation and continuous improvement to achieve your desired outcomes.
We firmly believe that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. We take a human-centred approach to everything we do because we understand that complex problems require a service design approach. This means understanding how users behave and ensuring our solutions work for them in the real world.
Our combination of data, design, and engineering delivers bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. We're confident in our abilities, authentic in our approach, and passionate about what we do. If you're looking for a digital services partner that can deliver real results, let us help you build for the future and make a lasting impact.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm - due to the nature of the role attendance at external events held during the evening may be required.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
As the Finance Administrator, you will be reporting to the Finance Supervisor where you have the opportunity to gain broad experience. Your main duties will be inputting data and maintain accurate financial records for sales, purchase and general ledgers, to ensure suppliers are paid to terms, to ensure debts are paid on time and to provide support to the Finance team.
Key Responsibilities of the Finance Administrator
Create new supplier and customer accounts
Credit assessments and establish credit limits based on credit checks.
Process purchase invoices in document management system
Processing manual purchase and sales invoices and credit notes in accounting system
Arranging approval of invoices for payment
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve reconciling items
Highlight and put on hold incorrect invoices and inform suppliers
Liaise with and report to relevant stakeholders regarding unmatched invoices
Provide analysis including reporting on overdue creditors, debtors, payments patterns with both suppliers and customers.
Deal with telephone and email queries from suppliers and customers.
Process sterling and foreign payment runs mid – month and month end
Deal with customer queries and debt collection
Support the management accounts team with month end duties and processes to evolve over time
Support with audit and other statutory duties where required
Provide administrative support when required
Experience, Skills, and Attributes Required for the Purchase Ledger Administrator
Confidence and professionalism in responding to inbound calls and emails received
Attention to detail regarding data entry, and accuracy are essential
Ability to work to an intermediate level in Excel
A demonstrable ability to learn new systems and processes
A desire to evolve the role and encompass additional account assistant duties over time
An ability to use initiative and apply problem-solving skills where appropriate
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work well both independently and in a team
Strong organisational, planning and time management skills
Good command of the English language, both written and spoken
What’s in it for you?
A starting salary up to £26,000
Study support as progression
23 days holiday plus UK bank holiday, rising to 25 days holiday after five years’ service
Holiday Buying additional 5 days option to purchase
Life Insurance
Annual Bonus
Health Cash Plan Scheme
On-site training
Excellent career progression opportunities
Modern facilities
Employee functions including annual Summer Social
Charitable fundraising opportunities
Free car parking
Hours
Office based 5 days per week, 38.5 hours per week, 08:30-17:00 (Monday to Thursday), 08:30-15:30 (Friday)
Application Process
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, please forward your CV to Julie as soon as possible or call to discuss further
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The key focus is to:
Support the classroom teacher in all areas of teaching, learning and assessment, including using Tapestry
Develop an understanding of the key strategies used across the school to support individual learning needs e.g. PECS, TEACCH, Attention Autism, Intensive Interaction
Attend training on key strategies and areas of school development
Assist with the preparation of learning activities, displays, resources and visual supports
Report pupils’ responses to learning activities and record achievement/progress as directed
Be willing to take part in all aspects of teaching and learning including intimate care, play and swimming sessions
Understand and contribute to the emotional support of all pupils
Support the behaviour and wellbeing of all pupils
Support all of the pupils’ personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, This may include gastrostomy management, suctioning and tracheostomy care, and administrating medication, in accordance with an agreed plan, and under the direction of healthcare practitioner and followingappropriate training
Follow manual handling procedures to support pupils with physical disabilities
Follow Team teach guidance in positive handling of children
Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
Gollow school safeguarding procedures at all times
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on educational visits, trips and out of school activities
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, safeguarding, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the safeguarding lead
Respond to medical or fire alarms where appropriate
Be willing to contribute and support the wider activities of the school e.g. fayres and fundraising events
Feedback to the teacher regarding information that may need to be shared with parents for example about personal care, health or changes in behaviour
Work under the direction of Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech or Language Therapist to carry out daily programmes of exercises or routines with pupils as required
Training:
Work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. (Alllearning is delivered online/ remote).
Training Provider: LMP Education (Best UK trainingprovider 2024/2025)
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be madeavailable at a later date.
Training Outcome:
Potential to join the school as a permanent role once qualified
Employer Description:Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers.
If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice.
As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9am to 3:30pmSkills: IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Doncaster Mind has recently gone through a period of significant growth and to enable us to create a strong foundation in which our services can flourish and grow we have created a new role as Marketing Apprentice to support our organisation and this development.
Working directly with the Business Development Manager and Coordinators of services/income generation team we are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is looking to develop their career within marketing and communications whilst working towards achieving a recognised qualification. We are looking for a bright, ambitious individual to join our team to provide marketing and communication support using various methods to promote our broad range of activities, services, events and organisational changes and development.
The successful candidate will have good organisational skills with a proven ability to multi-task and prioritise under pressure.
No experience needed but a collaborative approach and passion and dedication to working as part of a team is essential. Your attention to detail and a logical and inquisitive mind with the ability to work on your own initiative will also allow you to be successful in this role.
In return you will receive possible hybrid/flexible working arrangements by agreement, 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days with long service, pension contribution, staff wellbeing days, personal development and working in a values-based organisation.
General duties including:
Adapting established and creative marketing and communications techniques in a charity sensitive environment and undertaking marketing and communications that have the ability to reach everyone in the Doncaster community
Ensure our website is up to date and assist with its development and design
Assist with planning & co-ordinating our social media presence, design content using Canva in conjunction with service leads
Gather content, produce regular newsletters & distribute
Design & deliver monthly awareness and profile-raising campaigns - all channels
Undertake recruitment advertising
Build our contact database, establishing new contacts that broaden promotion of services and support
Assist with event promotion & fundraising activity
Liaise regularly with our external network
Undertake internal communications
Design and produce printed media
Assist with the ongoing promotion of our income generating activities & services
Assist with the ongoing promotion of our funded support services
Training:Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.
Day release.
You will undertake Multi-Channel Marketer Level 3 Standard.
Multi-channel marketer/Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or maths if needed.
You will undertake both on and off-the-job job training by a team of industry-qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience. Training Outcome:Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.Employer Description:Doncaster Mind is an independent local charity, providing high quality mental health services in Doncaster and its surrounding area.
We believe that no one should have to face a mental health difficulty alone. Whether you are stressed, anxious, depressed or in a crisis, we’re here to listen and offer support. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health difficulty gets the support they need and deserve.
We offer wide range of services to help support individuals as they recover from mental health difficulties. We work to raise awareness and aid personal wellbeing to help our service users progress towards recovery, social inclusion and integration, and engage in activities such as learning, volunteering or employment.
All of our services and activities are informed by people with lived experience of mental health difficulties and it is their stories that inspire and drive us.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, however hours to be confirmed
The apprentice will be required to work across Doncaster Mind two premises, these are both based in the Doncaster Town Centre.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Reception:
Act as the first point of contact for parents and visitors arriving at the school
Deal with telephone and face-to-face enquiries efficiently and in a professional and supportive manner
Seek support from other colleagues where necessary to respond to complex enquiries
Respond to messages promptly and accurately, passing on information to relevant staff members as necessary
Assist staff and pupils with the information and support they need
General administration:
Assist with organising parents’ evenings and other meetings and events (may require working after the school day), including the organisation of rooms and equipment, and providing refreshments as required
Manage daily registers, ensuring that they have all been received and correctly updated on Arbor
Complete dinner registers liaising with the Attendance and Welfare officer regarding absences
Chase parents and staff for monies owed for school meals, clubs and trips, escalating to the administration officer when required
Maintain and complete cool milk registers
Assist in the organisation of school trips in cooperation with other staff. This includes ensuring that staff and external providers (e.g. coach companies) have completed all associated risk assessments
Set up and manage the booking of trips, fundraising events and clubs on Parentpay
Maintain whole school stationary stock, including liaising with staff regarding replenishing whole school stationary and following the school’s purchasing processes
Manage the goods received process including checking the quantity and quality of items delivered, liaising with suppliers when there is a discrepancy in the delivery, ensuring that stock is delivered to the person who has ordered the items and managing stock levels of stationary
Download weekly Parentpay settlement reports
Organise and distribute incoming and outgoing post
Manage the contracts register, flagging contracts which are due for renewal to the SBM in a timely manner
Prepare and collate invitations, admission forms and welcome packs for new starters and for open evenings
Assist with entry of nursery and new starter admissions onto the MIS system and Parentpay
Assist parents and new staff in setting up a Parentpay and Arbor account
Update manual and computerised record/information systems as required
Update and maintain the school calendar
Maintain the electronic signage around the school
Assist with managing the school’s email inbox as required, ensuring the school meets its expected response times and emails are forwarded to the relevant staff member as necessary
Manage and organise completed forms from parents
Liaising with the catering provider and headteacher to finalise the school meal menu
Report any issues with the school’s IT system
Provide administrative support to staff as needed
Carry out filing, printing and photocopying. Maintain the operation of the printer and photocopier to ensure it’s ready to use at all times, resolving any issues as necessary
Keep records in accordance with the school’s record retention schedule and data protection law, ensuring information security and confidentiality at all times
Training:
Remote Educator visits monthly via teams with Heart Of England Training
Training Outcome:We can offer you:
Continuing professional development
A supportive team and reflective culture
A passionate Senior Leadership Team
An engaging and respectful school community
Employer Description:Linden is at the heart of the rich and diverse community that it serves. Our engaging approach, mixed with an invigorating environment enables each and every pupil to achieve their true potential. We are determined to provide our pupils with a range of memorable learning experiences that will support their development, further their aspirations and enable them to develop as unique individuals.
Linden is a special place where all children, parents, staff and governors work as part of a team. We take care to make sure all our families are welcomed into the Linden family and that all our children make an excellent start to their learning journey.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Purpose of post:
To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in their care
To ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted
To give support to other team members within their immediate room and within the wider nursery
To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop
Duties and responsibilities:
Operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area in conjunction with other team members
To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share this with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life
To follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure
Support all staff and engage in a good staff team
Liaise with and support parents and other family members
To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parent evening, fundraising events etc.
To be flexible within working practices of the nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment etc.
Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the nursery’s philosophy is fulfilled
Read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role as deemed appropriate by the Manager
Liaising with practitioners to record accidents in the accident book correctly. Ensure the Duty Manager has initialled the report before parents receives it
Look upon the nursery, as a “whole” where can your help be most utilised? Be constantly aware of the individual needs of all children
Ensure someone known and agreed by the nursery and parent collects the child
To respect the confidentiality of all information received
Specific childcare tasks:
The preparation and completion of activities to suit each individual child's stage of development and interests
To develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key person
To ensure that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing
Washing and changing children as required
To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
Ensuring a poorly child is kept calm and warm, and management is notified immediately
To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs
To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history
To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to uphold its standards at all times, both within work hours and outside.
Ensuring that the policies of the company are observed, and that good practises are encouraged, particularly in the areas of Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, and confidentiality
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which are relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives.Training:
Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
Functional skills in maths and English (if required)
All training will be delivered on-line with 1:1 tutor support and independent learning
Training Outcome:
Possibility of securing a permanent position within the nursery on completion of the apprenticeship programme and progression to a higher-level qualification
Employer Description:We are a family run business that opened in Bovingdon in 1998, since then we have opened 5 nursery settings and a term time only lodge based at The Grove hotel in Watford. We are OFSTED registered and have been awarded an Outstanding rating in some of our latest OFSTED reports. Latimer - Established in October 2012, the nursery has 96 child places at any one time for children from 3 months to 5 years. We are open Monday to Friday 7.30am – 6.30pm all year round except for public bank holidays.
Our premises offer ample parking and once inside the rooms are divided into appropriate age groups. We arrange for children with a sibling or friend to visit their group during the day to spend some time together. We also have a separate room called the Adventure Play Room which contains a floor to ceiling soft play area, a ball pool and other exciting activities. Our cook produces nutritious home-made food. Fresh ingredients are locally sourced i.e. meat is supplied by W.H. Higgins of Chorleywood, fruit and vegetables are supplied by Grocer on the Green. We have a variety of extra curriculum activities throughout the year such as sport sessions with Challenge Sport & Education, music/dance classes with Dinky Dancers etc. Old MacDonald’s Latimer is surrounded by open farmland and woodland enabling us to embrace Forest schooling. It is a modern well appointed building with beautiful views over the surrounding countryside and Chess valley.Working Hours :All of our sites are open 7.30am - 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. Shifts will be discussed at interview.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
