Experience

Blesma, The Limbless Veterans

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grants Administrator

  • Jan 2018 - Apr 2023

  Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom Blesma is a national charity and membership association for limbless & ex-servicemen & women and their dependants. I worked as part of a team, delivering welfare support and financial assistance, to enhance members well-being – my role was processing grants for our members, from application requests from the BSO (Blesma Support Officer) to input into the Blesma bespoke system - ensure value for money is maximised, troubleshoot cases when they arise – i.e., sometimes the BSO might not provide… Show more Blesma is a national charity and membership association for limbless & ex-servicemen & women and their dependants. I worked as part of a team, delivering welfare support and financial assistance, to enhance members well-being – my role was processing grants for our members, from application requests from the BSO (Blesma Support Officer) to input into the Blesma bespoke system - ensure value for money is maximised, troubleshoot cases when they arise – i.e., sometimes the BSO might not provide all the evidence required to process a grant – my role included checking all paperwork uploaded onto internal system – and resolve any discrepancies. I would input grants onto the Blesma bespoke system in an accurate and timely manner – plus produce clear instructions to the Finance team for payment. Weekly reports were checked and produced. I received weekly audit summary checks from the CE for further information on the grant, prior to all grant monies being released. My other duties included – paying Invoices from 3rd parties for ongoing grants, for instance, once a temporary stairlift has been set up for a member – pay the 3rd party the monthly ongoing fee on behalf of our member. I also arranged Care- lines/Lifelines for our members - once the care-line is installed, they would invoice for payment. I also liaised with members for various reasons, some needing help either with their mental well being or finances, or just someone to talk to – I would listen with empathy but be professional at all times, and if need, would then arrange for their Support Officer to make contact, (each SO covers different parts of UK, N Ireland Scotland and Wales). Show less



MBS

• Payroll Officer/Administrator

  • Nov 2016 - May 2017

  Havering Duties and Responsibilities included:  Learning about providing an umbrella payroll service for various companies  Preparing spreadsheets and/or using specialist tax/payroll software (Merit)  Making enquiries and dealing with very busy phone calls from operatives and third parties  General administrative duties, such as filing and setting up DWP deductions (Dept of Work & Pensions/Court Orders)  Payroll data entry for various clients and their operatives -… Show more Duties and Responsibilities included:  Learning about providing an umbrella payroll service for various companies  Preparing spreadsheets and/or using specialist tax/payroll software (Merit)  Making enquiries and dealing with very busy phone calls from operatives and third parties  General administrative duties, such as filing and setting up DWP deductions (Dept of Work & Pensions/Court Orders)  Payroll data entry for various clients and their operatives - working to tight deadlines Show less



LBBD

• Business Support Officer

  • Dec 2015 - Jul 2016

  Barking, England, United Kingdom Working within the Adult Social Care, Integration & Commissioning team, I provided high quality administrative support to two high profile partnership boards, as well as support for internal governance meetings for senior managers and politicians. The role included commissioning reports and ensuring that all reports were submitted on time, including chasing reports from authors, maintaining forward plans and work programmes, recording actions and maintaining action logs. I prepared meeting… Show more Working within the Adult Social Care, Integration & Commissioning team, I provided high quality administrative support to two high profile partnership boards, as well as support for internal governance meetings for senior managers and politicians. The role included commissioning reports and ensuring that all reports were submitted on time, including chasing reports from authors, maintaining forward plans and work programmes, recording actions and maintaining action logs. I prepared meeting agendas and despatched them to senior managers across the Council and to partner organisations according to tight deadlines. In addition, I took on ad hoc duties such as organising development away days, co-ordinating meeting and training organisation, as well as updating and creating spreadsheets. I had weekly meetings/catch ups with managers to ensure work flow was running to schedule. Show less



North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT)

• Team Admin & PA

  • Feb 2008 - Jul 2015

  Essex, England, United Kingdom