The post holder will offer administration support to the CVS in any aspect of its work. This may be providing office cover and reception type duties, or working with Office 365, filing, typing minutes or creating presentations. We hope that you will quickly be able to take the lead with our newsletters and other forms of communication and marketing. This will need you to liaise with member groups of CVS, which will give you a vast amount of variety in the role. You can then populate our website and Facebook page, ensuring we are easy to access and informative for the membership, commissioners and the residents from the districts that we serve.
You will be assisting with bookings and meeting arrangements, preparing and co-ordinating networking and Board meetings, taking and disseminating the minutes and following up on any actions. You will assist project teams in supporting VCFS groups and CVS activities. You will assist with our group support and volunteering activities, and you will support the Social Prescribing Team, with telephone calls and administration, from enquiry stage to submitting reports.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To undertake all administration duties associated with CVS activities.
To establish (where necessary) and/or maintain the computer filing systems.
To undertake clerical duties such as filing, scanning, photocopying, collating, preparing newsletters & bulletins, booking rooms and venues, maintaining diaries and disseminating messages.
Co-ordination of various networking and Board meetings. Minute taking at meetings and preparation & dissemination of minutes, including following up actions.
To feed into and prepare (with other staff where relevant) any event, displays, newsletter, bulletins, Board Reports, publicity etc
To assist CVS staff in co-ordinating and facilitating events as required.
To attend internal and external meetings, including Board of Trustees, to take minutes and provide other support as directed by the Chief Officer.
To support volunteering within CVS.
To support the Social Prescribing Team with telephone calls and appointment bookings.
To administer support to small groups by:
- Liaising between the Group Support and Volunteer Leads, assisting with any governance and marketing requirements of the groups.
- Dealing with enquiries and offering support.
- Asking for outcome and output data, evidence and narrative from groups.
- Compiling and submitting timely reports as required.
To support other CVS staff, with a 'Go To' attitude as part of our team, to ensure the smooth and efficient running of our organisation - this could include:
- Answering the telephone, recording messages and discharging reception duties as necessary.
- Ensuring all letters, minutes, reports and other papers are presented in accordance with the CVS 'house style'.
- Supporting other CVS staff as appropriate with administrative duties.
- Reaching as big an audience as possible through marketing and interacting on our socials and website.
To act in accordance with all policies and procedures of the CVS.
Other occasional duties as agreed by the Chief Officer.
Training:
The apprentice will be based in company 4 days per week, and attend Burnley College 1 day per week to attend classes.
Training Outcome:
The ideal candidate will learn all aspects of the business and excel in their apprenticeship, then progress to Project Management or degree apprenticeship, with a view to work towards senior leadership as a Business Development Officer.
Employer Description:Hyndburn & Ribble Valley CVS (Community Voluntary Support) supports the charities, small groups, faith and voluntary organisations that operate for the communities of Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley, and the residents from both of the districts that we serve.
We do this by strengthening the governance of groups and organisations, through advice and support with constitutions, governance, policies and procedures and by offering support on volunteering and funding. We aim to ensure the voices of our organisations are being heard at the right strategic meetings so that we can be proud of our strong communities and happy residents.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, office hours.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Interest in marketing,Time management,Solution focussed attitude,Knowledge of voluntary sector,Maturity and flexibility,Ability to work under pressure....Read more...
General Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support for daily business needs, including data entry, document organisation, and ad hoc tasks.
CRM Management: Handle the CRM system by booking in and allocating jobs to engineers, ensuring efficient scheduling and management of service requests.
Document Management: Upload and maintain essential documents for customers on SharePoint, ensuring accessibility and accuracy.
Maintenance Contract Coordination: Manage maintenance contracts for our managed properties, supporting smooth and ongoing property services.
Engineer & Subcontractor Scheduling: Book servicing appointments for our engineers and subcontractors, keeping track of all service activities.
Diary Management: Oversee the Directors’ diaries, arranging appointments and organising schedules to keep daily operations running smoothly.
Inbox Monitoring: Keep an eye on our helpdesk inbox, addressing or forwarding enquiries to the relevant team members as needed.
Customer Enquiries: Be the first point of contact for new enquiries, providing a friendly and professional response to potential clients.
Event Organisation: Organise staff days out and charity/volunteering events, supporting team morale and community engagement.
Social Media Management: Help manage the company's LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram accounts by posting updates, engaging with followers, and supporting our online brand.
Training:
Training Provider: Next Level Training.
Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration from City & Guilds.
Duration: 14 months.
Delivery: A mix of in-person workshops, virtual sessions, and one-to-one support from industry expert tutors.
Training Outcome:This apprenticeship can lead to a career in administration and beyond. Employer Description:Sentient Electrical is a leading provider of high-quality electrical solutions for commercial clients. We're committed to maintaining exceptional standards and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, times are to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Team working....Read more...
Supporting a variety of highway teams with accurate and reliable data in a multitude of different formats, including PowerBI dashboards.
Using your analytical skills to manage, organise, and interpret large datasets, where your eye for detail and problem-solving abilities will shine.
Bringing creativity to the table by applying meaningful application technology and smarter working methods to boost efficiency and deliver projects.
Helping us meet financial challenges by driving innovation, cost-effectiveness, and finding solutions that keep quality high while saving resources.
Training:
You will be allowed 6 hours off the job per week for training time which could be at home or in the office.
Training Outcome:Completing your apprenticeship does not guarantee a full-time position. However, we are dedicated to helping you find a job. You will have priority access when you apply for vacancies. This applies during the final 3 months of your contract. Employer Description:ABOUT US
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
plus more!
If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).Working Hours :Monday to Friday, hours to be agreed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
The role / Duties:
You will work with our experienced team to provide day-to-day analysis support to our commercial and operational teams.
The analysis you produce will be used by the business teams to support decision making, drive change and assess performance.
As part of your role you will have the opportunity to complete the Data Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in PowerBI, SQL Server, SSIS, Python, R programming languages and cloud technologies and apply these in real life scenarios through your day-to-day role.Training:Why choose our Data Analyst apprenticeship?QA's Data Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship develops the skills needed to collect, organise and study data to provide valuable business insight.
The principles of data analytics are being applied across just about every industry. Using past-event data, analysts are making important insight-based business decisions and driving customer value across every team and function, including operations, finance, sales and marketing.
At QA we have deep-rooted expertise in Data, Analytics and AI. Our solutions transform the way that individuals use data and enable organisations to make more data-driven business decisions.
QA's Data Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship programme enables your organisation to:
Build the skills and capabilities you need throughout your organisation to analyse, interrogate and present technical data, providing informed and valuable business insights to a range of stakeholders.
Upskill or reskill your existing workforce with data skills and create analysts for the modern day workplace.
Recruit and harness a new talent pathway: QA can help you cost-effectively recruit diverse, ambitious talent into your business and help you build a pipeline of data literacy talent.
Training Outcome:You will be expected to proactively work with the rest of the BI team and key stakeholders across the business and upon successful completion of your apprenticeship will have the opportunity to specialise as you develop your skills and experience and become a subject matter expert in data analysis.
Our perks and benefits:Our colleagues are the heart of everything we do and play a vital role in our success. We like to recognise all their hard work with our rewards and benefits package in addition to your basic salary. Our benefits cover everything from saving for the future, health & wellbeing and training, personal development & recognition.
This includes:
Discretionary Bonus scheme
Company Shares Option Plan
Simply Health Cash Plan
Holiday entitlement (33 days inclusive of bank holidays)
Apprenticeships, study support and opportunities for progression and development
Confidential 24/7 365 employee assistance helpline
Agile and collaborative office environment with free parking, fruit, biscuits, and drinks
Regular social events, charity events and volunteering opportunities
Contributory pension scheme
Life insurance (4 x basic salary)
Employer Description:The UK Tote Group is the proud owner and steward of the Tote, the UK’s leading pool betting operator since 1928. We’re passionate about all things racing, we love the sport and it’s in our DNA. You will find us online and across many racecourses in the UK and Ireland.
Our headquarters in Wigan is the main hub for our team of over 200 innovative and ambitious experts dedicated to delivering our vision of providing the best betting experience for racing fans.Working Hours :9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday,Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Experience with BI tools,Experience with writing SQL,Microsoft Excel experience....Read more...
· Support the engagement and implementation of the VWUK People, Planet, Purpose Sustainability Framework
· Support the advancement of VolkerFitzpatrick social performance policies, strategies and procedures to achieve the organisations Strategic Goal to be a ‘socially and environmentally responsible business.
· Prepare pre-contract social value plans, quality question responses and other requirements during contract tender.
· Working with project teams and key partners to deliver agreed social value KPI’s for each project.
· Responsible for identifying and engaging with stakeholders to understand the local needs, opportunities and risks; and support the businesses within their delivery catchments and growth areas.
· Manage relationship with key Stakeholder partners regarding social value including councils, education, charities, employment and training support services i.e Job Centre Plus
· Share best practice with internal social value steering groups and on webinar platforms.
· Develop the content for internal, external and client facing communication and promotion of social value achievements, including performance reporting packs, case studies and produce social return on investment assessments.
· Co-ordinate the collection, input, reporting and verification of social value data
· Work collaboratively to develop and implement a strategy to deliver engagement activities and campaigns that attract new entrants into entry level roles i.e. apprenticeships.
· Work alongside project teams to gather information and evidence for social value reporting i.e. local spend, local labour
· Support the business to address identified skills shortages, whilst also seeking to tackle the broader societal needs for social mobility, equality, diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
· Manage relationships with schools, colleges and Further Education to commission engagement activities such as career talks, site tours and work experience.
· Assist in assessing and communicating ‘safeguarding’ guidance to support employees involved in supervising work placements, schools’ engagement and/or volunteering involving children, young people or vulnerable adults.
· Responsible for budgeting, arranging, publicising, and coordinating volunteers to deliver corporate social and environmental engagement activities working with charities and community groups For example, community projects, fundraising events, mentoring, provision of expert hours etc
· Support project team and attend local resident information events to promote the local social value agenda.
· Support and provide relevant content for Considerate Constructors Scheme project audits.
· Work with the procurement and commercial teams to engage supply chain businesses and further their understanding of social value.
· Develop supply chain social value action plans that contribute to projects social value KPI contract commitments.
· Establish data collection and reporting processes to capture their progress.Training:Training will be delivered remotely with the full support of your development coach and your team.
Sessions will be regular and you will be provided with paid time off to study in line with the off-the-job training requirements.Training Outcome:VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor which offers plenty of scope for progression.Employer Description:VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation’s life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.
VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm with one hour for lunchSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental....Read more...
