Jobs Board

This is a fantastic opportunity for a wills and probate solicitor/executive to join a passionate and well established private client team, with the chance to make a real difference to the future progress of the department and firm.

SME Solicitors focuses on providing the best legal advice and service, ensuring we truly care for and know our clients. We are looking for someone who wants to provide the best service possible, while enjoying the benefits of a balanced work/life ratio.

The successful candidate will work with an established team who deal with good quality work and work with clients both locally and across the country.

Essential Requirements
– Experience in Estate Administration to include dealing with IHT and Income Tax
– Advising and preparing Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
– Comfortable with working as part of a team
– Great communication skills
– Good IT skills
– Good organisational skills

Desirable Skills
– Experience in Trust Administration
– Providing Elderly Client advice and Court of Protection Work

Main duties & Responsibilities:
• Help the Existing Sales team with All Business Administration activities
• Answer incoming customer/supplier phone calls and/ or emails.
• Liaise with Customer and Suppliers to include internal workshop and office staff
• Processing of purchase orders in a timely manner
• Provide backup to the hire, sales and service team.
• Data entry into Microsoft Office Excel/Word & outlook
• Monitoring product lead times to ensure delivery expectations are met.
• Co-ordinate between Goods in and suppliers over delivery issues
• Process Supplier Returns
• Research, compare & evaluate suppliers & negotiate best prices
• Generate and maintain purchasing and costing reports
• Assist with general adhoc duties to aid the smooth running of the department and business.
• Co-ordinate the servicing / breakdowns / run hours of our Mobile & Static Welfare Division to ensure units are maintained to our hire fleet standard.
• Complete costing sheets for each project.
• Good IT skills to complete CRM Systems & Hire Software. Skills required for role:
• Purchase and Sales Admin/Support Experience
• Skilled in IT to include Microsoft Office (Work, Excel and outlook)
• Team player, with strong organizational skills
• Good communication skills both verbally and written
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Customer service experience
• Mechanical, Electrical, Construction Supply knowledge and advantage
• Able to multi task
• Ability to work to tight dead lines
• Must have a full driving licence.

Join Prime as an Associate Construction Lawyer and make a significant impact from day one. You’ll be part of our dynamic Legal & Commercial team, involved in projects from inception to completion, ensuring every detail is meticulously managed.

At Prime, you’ll work with industry experts passionate about delivering innovative health and care projects. Your role will be diverse, challenging, and intellectually stimulating, providing you with the opportunity to grow and excel in your career. Forget about time recording, billing and chargeable hours targets. Instead enjoy impactful work without the pressures of private practice.

Key competencies
– 4-5+ years PQE Associate/Senior Associate with Construction Law experience
– Strong team work, negotiation and communication skills
– Ambition to excel in a fast-paced environment
– Experience with JCT Design and Build Contracts, warranties, performance bonds and design team appointments

Key responsibilities
– Appointing design team members and managing appointment documents
– Supporting contractor selection and tender processes and preparing recommendation reports for clients and the Prime Board
– Drafting and negotiating JCT contracts, warranties and security packages
– Addressing funder queries on construction related issues
– Handling the appointment of the Employer’s Agent and associated collateral warranties
– Reviewing T&Cs for consultants in site diligence and planning processes.

Volunteer at Webbs of Wychbold

Why not volunteer at Acorns at Webbs of Wychbold garden centre and support Acorns Children’s Hospice?

At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, and our fundraising is vital to enable us to continue providing care and support to the children: it costs around £11 million a year to run our care services.

We are looking for volunteer bucket collectors to raise vital funds for Acorns Children’s Hospice.

on: – 16th & 17th April 2025

Volunteer from 10 – 3pm or part of this time

Apply now if you want to be part of this great volunteering opportunity.

Am I right for the role?

We’re looking for volunteers who are

Approachable and happy to raise awareness about Acorns
Confident and happy to be a collection volunteer outside
Why volunteer at Acorns?

To help a local charity and make a difference in your community
Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
Learn new skills to boost your CV
Opportunities to progress to other roles
Access to free online training courses
Retail discounts
Participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards
Email [email protected] to find out more or apply now!

We can only accept volunteers who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must also apply as they need to accompany you for the duration of your volunteer activities.

As part of the board of trustees for Home – Behind the Smile, you will provide effective oversite of the governance, ensuring that the charity complies with charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations. You will also provide oversight and advice as the CEO/founder and board regarding to financial requirements and updates. In this role you will be supporting the CEO/founder and board to develop and embed a vision and strategy to ensure a sustainable future for the organisation.
Duties and responsibilities of Treasurer:
● Present financial reports to the board in a format that helps the board understand the charity’s financial position.
● Advise the board on how to carry out its financial responsibilities.
● Work with professional advisors, overseeing the preparation and scrutiny of annual accounts.
● Ensure the charity is carrying out its purposes to the public benefit.
● Ensure the board fulfils their duties and responsibilities for effective charity governance in line with Behind the Smile policies and the requirements of the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
● Support and advocate for the Charity’s mission, vision, and values.

Person specification.

● Demonstrate financial of not-for-profit awareness and knowledge.
● Competent IT skills, with working knowledge of current accounting software.
● Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the board and other stakeholders.
● Have strong analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating professional and independent judgement.
● Understand and accept the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship, and the Treasurer role in particular.
● Have a commitment to the aims, objectives, and values of Behind the Smile.
● Be willing to promote the charity in the best interests of its stakeholders, community partners and people.
● Understand the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship and the financial aspects of running a charity.
● An ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing an independent perspective.
● Possess and demonstrate integrity, objectivity, accountability, and honesty.

St George’s Hall Bewdley, a registered charity including a Community Venue and Cafe require two additional Trustees to join their board.

Why not volunteer at Acorns at Webbs of Wychbold garden centre and support Acorns Children’s Hospice?

At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, and our fundraising is vital to enable us to continue providing care and support to the children: it costs around £11 million a year to run our care services.

We are looking for volunteer bucket collectors to raise vital funds for Acorns Children’s Hospice.

on: – 24th & 25th July 2025

Volunteer from 10 – 3pm or part of this time

Apply now if you want to be part of this great volunteering opportunity.

Am I right for the role?

We’re looking for volunteers who are

Approachable and happy to raise awareness about Acorns
Confident and happy to be a collection volunteer outside
Why volunteer at Acorns?

To help a local charity and make a difference in your community
Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
Learn new skills to boost your CV
Opportunities to progress to other roles
Access to free online training courses
Retail discounts
Participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards
Email [email protected] to find out more or apply now!

We can only accept volunteers who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must also apply as they need to accompany you for the duration of your volunteer activities.

At Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College we believe that every young person should be given the opportunity to develop a real purpose to their life. We are innovating all the time with new and exciting projects to maximise the learning potential of all of our students.

To support our present, and future strategic aims, we are looking to further expand the diversity and skillset of our Board of Directors. We currently have a vacancy for an individual with finance and/or business expertise to join the team.

The right candidate must have a careful eye for detail to help assist with monitoring financial records on a regular basis, and will need to be committed to ensuring the long-term secure future of our College through key strategic financial planning and review. It is essential that the successful candidate has experience with managing a budget, working within regulatory bodies financial frameworks, accounting and forward projection. Experience in raising funds through charity bids would also be desirable.

This is an exciting time to be part of an outstanding group of likeminded individuals. If you, or anyone you know, would be interested in volunteering
time and expertise to support our College, our visions and values, and has a sound knowledge of finance and/or business please get in touch.

We are invested in delivering the very best and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will receive full training and support to effectively fulfil this role.

Why not volunteer at Acorns at the Worcester Show in Pitchcroft and support Acorns Children’s Hospice?

 At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, and our fundraising is vital to enable us to continue providing care and support to the children: it costs around £13 million a year to run our care services.

Join our amazing fundraising team for an exciting day of giving back on Sunday, 10th August, at Pitchcroft, we need enthusiastic volunteers to:

Collecting donations to support a great cause
Supervising the children’s carousel ride
Handing out sweets and stickers to spread joy
This is a great opportunity to make a real difference, connect with the community, and support an important cause. Join us and be part of something special!

How much time will it take?

The event runs from 10 AM to 5 PM, and you can join for a few hours, or the full day—whatever suits you!

We’ll provide bottled water and snacks, parking should be available, and you’ll get free entry to the show!

Am I right for the role?

We’re looking for volunteers who are

Approachable and happy to raise awareness about Acorns
Confident and happy to be a collection volunteer which will take place outdoors
Why volunteer at Acorns?

To help a local charity and make a difference in your community
Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
Learn new skills to boost your CV
Opportunities to progress to other roles
Access to free online training courses
Retail discounts
Participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards
Email [email protected] to find out more or apply now!

We can only accept volunteers who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must also apply as they need to accompany you for the duration of your volunteer activities.

Why not volunteer at Acorns at Webbs of Wychbold garden centre and support Acorns Children’s Hospice?

At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, and our fundraising is vital to enable us to continue providing care and support to the children: it costs around £11 million a year to run our care services.

on: – 30th & 31st Oct 2025

Volunteer from 10 – 3pm or part of this time

Apply now if you want to be part of this great volunteering opportunity.

Am I right for the role?

We’re looking for volunteers who are

Approachable and happy to raise awareness about Acorns
Confident and happy to be a collection volunteer outside
Why volunteer at Acorns?

To help a local charity and make a difference in your community
Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
Learn new skills to boost your CV
Opportunities to progress to other roles
Access to free online training courses
Retail discounts
Participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards
Email [email protected] to find out more or apply now!

We can only accept volunteers who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must also apply as they need to accompany you for the duration of your volunteer activities

Overview;
As well as fulfilling the duties of a Trustee, the Treasurer maintains an overview of Sight Concern Worcestershire’s financial affairs. The Treasurer leads the board in ensuring that effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place and reports to the Board at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation.

The Treasurer’s responsibilities include;
• Overseeing the presentation of budgets, internal management accounts and annual financial statements to the Board of Trustees.
• Ensuring that proper accounting records are kept and that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
• Ensuring that robust and comprehensive financial policies are in place and being implemented and supporting the development of policies covering financial reserves and cost management.
• Monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the charity.
• Overseeing financial controls and adherence to systems, regularly liaising with Chief Executive Officer and Finance Manager.
• Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan, including overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process
• Ensuring investments and assets are maximised.
• Working with the Finance Manager on the appointment of and liaison with external auditors.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of systems for appraising, mitigating and reporting corporate risk.
• Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by relevant statutory bodies, for example, the Charity Commission and/or the Registrar of Companies.
• Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities and liaising with the Chair and Chief Executive Officer to develop the financial understanding of the Board of Trustees.

The responsibilities of all trustees include;
● Supporting and providing advice on Sight Concern Worcestershire’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
● Approving operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
● Overseeing Sight Concern Worcestershire’s financial plans and budgets and monitoring and evaluating progress.
● Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
● Ensuring that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
● Reviewing and approving Sight Concern Worcestershire’s financial statements.
● Providing support and challenge to Sight Concern Worcestershire’s CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
● Keeping abreast of changes in Sight Concern Worcestershire’s operating environment.
● Contributing to regular reviews of Sight Concern Worcestershire’s own governance.
● Attending board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
● Using independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect Sight Concern Worcestershire’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests.
● Contributing to the broader promotion of Sight Concern Worcestershire’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.

What are we looking for in a treasurer?
• Someone with an eye for figures and detail.
• Experience of financial management.
• A strategic thinker with an ability to balance risk and opportunity.
• A clear communicator with the ability to bring financial information alive to non-finance specialists.
• Willingness to play an active role in areas such as forecasting, setting budgets and liaising with auditors.

What do we look for in all of our trustees?
● Energy, enthusiasm and commitment.
● Willingness and ability to learn about, understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
● Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
● Willingness to be involved actively beyond board meetings when appropriate (this could include scrutinising board papers, focusing on key issues, representing Sight Concern Worcestershire in the community, providing advice and guidance to staff).
● Effective communicators with the ability and willingness to take part in robust discussions and debates which broaden the diversity of the board’s thinking.
● A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
● Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
● Willingness to lead according to our values of accessibility and empowerment.
● Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership

What do we need from you?
● A commitment to serve a three-year term of office (notwithstanding a change in circumstances).
● Attendance at quarterly board meetings held in person at our centre in Worcester in the evening.
● Attendance at our Annual General Meeting held once a year during the daytime.
● Attendance at task groups and or sub-committees as required held at the time most convenient to attendees.
● Availability at year-end to review accounts and liaise with auditor/external examiner.
● Attendance at annual board development day for training and strategic planning.