Job Description and Person Specification
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Temporary London and South East Coordinator
Mosaic
Temporary (1 month)
Full time (35 hours per week)
London, N1
£22,000 per annum pro rata for the contract
London and South East Regional Manager
About Business in the Community
Business in the Community is the Prince’s responsible business network. Our purpose is to create
a fairer society and more sustainable future.
We engage thousands of businesses through our campaigns, focusing on:
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Education
Employment
Enterprise
Environment
Employees
We are a progressive movement and work with business to drive change. Our local, national and
international programmes enable business to achieve more through collaboration and we work
with members to develop an integrated approach to running a responsible business. We are proud
to be part of the Prince’s Charities, a not-for-profit organisations of which the Prince of Wales is
president.
137 Shepherdess Walk London N1 7RQ I T: +44 (0)20 7566 8650 I www.bitc.org.uk
President HRH The Prince of Wales I Chairman Antony Jenkins I Chief Executive Stephen Howard
Business in the Community is registered in England and Wales. Registered charity No 297716. Company limited by guarantee No 1619253
Purpose of Job
The job holder will be responsible for supporting the London and South East Regional Manager
and team in the implementation and delivery of Mosaic’s mentoring programmes across the
region.
Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities:
To support the day to day implementation and coordination of Mosaic’s programmes and other
activities in the region including:
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The recruitment of mentors, including online expressions of interest and providing support
to those mentors as they move through their Mosaic journey
Maintain Salesforce and associated databases for the management of volunteers, including
responding to mentor interest
Coordinating mentor training, where appropriate, working with Mosaic’s professional training
provider
Ensuring all mentors’ DBS clearances are administered locally
Liaison with University visit and Graduation, and World of Work, host venues, speakers and
catering to ensure events are good quality
Gathering regular feedback and impact assessment paperwork
All administrative duties commensurate with the programme and the role.
Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in the areas for which the jobholder is
responsible.
The post holder may be required to carry out other duties that are reasonably to be considered
as within the scope and purpose of the job and the aptitudes of the job holder.
This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities
change and develop due to changes in organisational and other circumstances, so the actual duties
and responsibilities will vary from the particulars of this job description.
Special working conditions:
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Travel across the London and South East regions will be required occasionally.
137 Shepherdess Walk London N1 7RQ I T: +44 (0)20 7566 8650 I www.bitc.org.uk
President HRH The Prince of Wales I Chairman Antony Jenkins I Chief Executive Stephen Howard
Business in the Community is registered in England and Wales. Registered charity No 297716. Company limited by guarantee No 1619253
Person Specification
Experience
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Track record of working within the not for profit sector and dealing
with youth initiatives would be desirable
Supporting and coordinating projects
Working with a range of stakeholders from different sectors and
industries
Providing administrative support
Working to targets and deadlines
Maintaining a database
Skills
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Relationship management/good networker
Effective communication and ambassadorial skills
Excellent organisation and planning skills
Excellent administration and IT skills
Excellent negotiating skills
Persuasive/Entrepreneurial/creative
Ability to work well in a team, as well as independently
Behaviours
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Act in accordance with Business in the Community’s values:
o Focus
o Passion
o Collaboration
o Pioneering
o Integrity
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Recognise the implications of working within a charity
Demonstrate flexibility and open mindedness
Give feedback and support
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Experience in working with schools and/or knowledge in the UK
education system
Appreciation of Islam and the Muslim Communities within the UK
Experience of working with Muslim Communities such as
Pakistani/Bangladeshi
Relevant languages would be preferable
Knowledge of young Muslims issues in the UK and West
Midlands area particularly
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Knowledge
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essential)
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137 Shepherdess Walk London N1 7RQ I T: +44 (0)20 7566 8650 I www.bitc.org.uk
President HRH The Prince of Wales I Chairman Antony Jenkins I Chief Executive Stephen Howard
Business in the Community is registered in England and Wales. Registered charity No 297716. Company limited by guarantee No 1619253
Instructions to Apply
Applications should be in the form of a full CV and supporting letter outlining how your skills and
experience meet the person specification for the post. We also accept applications by post to
Human Resources Team, 137 Shepherdess Walk, London, N1 7RQ.
Closing Date:
Monday 8 February 2016 at midnight
Interview Date:
Friday 12 February 2016
When will you hear from us
You should expect to hear from us within the week of the closing date, letting you know whether or
not you have been selected for an interview.
We regret that we are unable to provide feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted due
to the volume of applications we receive.
137 Shepherdess Walk London N1 7RQ I T: +44 (0)20 7566 8650 I www.bitc.org.uk
President HRH The Prince of Wales I Chairman Antony Jenkins I Chief Executive Stephen Howard
Business in the Community is registered in England and Wales. Registered charity No 297716. Company limited by guarantee No 1619253
What are the benefits of working at BITC?
What are my hours?
The standard working day is 09:00-17:00 with an hour
for lunch each day. Flexible arrangements are
possible.
How much holiday do I
get?
Annual leave starts at 25 days per year and after 5
years it goes up 1 day per year until you have 30
days per year.
Will you help me
develop?
We provide ongoing learning and development for
everyone at BITC.
What about my
wellbeing?
We offer 24 hour a day access to free and
confidential information, advice and support through
our Employee Assistance Programme.
Are there financial
benefits?
We offer an interest free season ticket loan, we also
offer membership to the HMRC cycle hire scheme
across the UK.
Can I get childcare
vouchers?
Yes, BITC participates in the HMRC recognised
childcare vouchers salary scheme. Our current
provider is Edenred.
Will I be able to save for
a pension?
Yes, we operate a group personal pension scheme.
BITC will contribute up to 5% of salary and the
individual contributes a minimum of 2.5%. We
operate this as a salary exchange and BITC also
contributes the resulting NI saving into your pension.
What if something
happens to me?
Payment of four times the annual salary will be paid
to the estate of any individual in the event of death
while they are employed at BITC.