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Conservation Collective (CC) funds solutions to protect the environment, restore nature, and safeguard against climate change. The CC UK charity incubates, launches, and supports locally focused foundations, which open new funding channels to support the most impactful environmental grassroots projects. Our network comprises 20 members based all over the world and is growing. We manage and monitor our donor relations, grant giving governance, contacts, and event activities, via a bespoke and customised salesforce system. This was launched in early 2022 and has been developed and configured to meet our growing needs since then. As the demand for our model increases around the world, we need a highly capable Salesforce Administrator to support us to ensure our system is well managed, users are trained, and we can create accurate reports for our donors and other audiences. We re looking for someone who can not only ensure that the existing system works well, is well managed and who can help us generate high-quality reports from the system to help us to raise more funding to support grassroots conservation work. The role will report to the Finance Director and will work closely with the rest of the team in the UK and around the world, it is a critical role that is central to the success of our global network, and there is lots of scope for an ambitious candidate to grow in responsibility with it. Key Responsibilities Oversee Salesforce System: maintenance, administration, prioritisation and training Maintenance, user management, support and development Administer and maintain the Salesforce platform, managing user access, profiles, roles, and security settings. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and resolve any operational or functional problem. Maintain reliable records in all objects on Salesforce by eliminating duplicates monthly, processing user deletion requests and updating records for lists with up-to-date information on key stakeholders (e.g. trustees, contractors etc). Ensure automatic back-ups are working and up to date and an understanding of how to restore back-ups if needed, protecting our organisational data. Maintain comprehensive documentation of Salesforce configurations and process. Managing Data Import Templates to upload ad-hoc batch data into Opportunities, using Data Loader or any other data import and data quality tools. Oversee data governance log: maintaining log of changes to review with the team, discussing effect on budget and system usage to feed into prioritisation of new features and functionality, support the communication of any platform changes to end users Manage onboarding and offboarding users both with Salesforce and Microsoft platforms. Oversee smooth onboarding and training process for new members and refresher training where appropriate to ensure effective adoption and system use. Respond to individual questions from users via tickets, on Slack and share tips and tricks regularly via Slack Channel updates to review any Salesforce learnings, any features from latest Salesforce release, any security updates, any best practices. Work with our external Salesforce consultants on any requests of flow maintenance or improvements and monitoring effective use of credits and budgets. Form Assembly Management Manage the integration of Form Assembly with Salesforce ensuring all connectors work well and troubleshoot and update connections where needed. Support users with the building/maintenance of individual Grant Application forms, updating when needed (ad hoc) and embedding them in their websites. Future scope any gaps in the Grant Application process, improve data management using validation, document and improve on existing processes. Dashboard and Reporting Management Support us to produce effective and easy to understand reports from the system: Opportunities - pipeline and income reports Grants - tracker and applications analysis, Impact dashboards and project reports Best Practice Metrics support and create best practice reports Provide quarterly analysis of user activity in the system, identifying and addressing trends or issues that arise from this Support the senior management team to prepare quarterly data and reports for trustee meeting and annual reports. Overseeing our IT systems with the support of outsourced consultants As well as the Salesforce administration, the candidate we re looking for will also be able to: Be a key point of contact with our outsourced IT company, overseeing the creation of new users and managing the leavers processes on the MS 365 environment Support CC team to maintain and ensure Sharepoint intranet is working smoothly and is up to date, user management of licenses and active users, their security settings, distribution lists. Support the Data Protection Officer in data protection matters. The successful candidate for this role will need to demonstrate: Proven experience as a Salesforce Administrator, who holds Salesforce Administrator certification. Proficiency in Salesforce Lightning Experience. Solid understanding of Salesforce security models, including roles, profiles, and permission sets. Clear communication skills, both verbal and written. This is vital in supporting colleagues with less technical experience. Understanding of a Microsoft 365 environment Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve system issues Self-motivation, detail-orientation and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and escalate where needed. Ability to work independently/remotely. Experience in not-for-profit sector Ideally, they ll also be: Passionate about nature and the environment. Comfortable with using Slack and Canva environments. Being able to speak other languages, Spanish, Greek or Italian would be a bonus! Hours: Full time (flexible hours negotiable). Start date: As soon as possible Location: Remote, will need to be able to travel to London for attend meetings (average 4 per year). Line manager: Finance Director Working closely with: Executive Director, Network Director, Development Officer, Programme Manager, Development Officer, Network Coordinator Benefits: being part of a dynamic, creative, and growing team working to amplify the impact of local grassroots environmental work, as well as: Flexible working as standard (hours and location) Unlimited holiday allowance Private medical insurance Salary sacrifice pension scheme CPD opportunities Possible travel in the UK and internationally Saving the world! To apply send your CV and a short cover letter by September 11 th

Position:  Full time Contract:  Permanent Location:  London Salary: £25,000 - £27,000   The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is a world-leading think tank which examines issues of global security, political risk and military conflict. The IISS has offices in London, Europe, Singapore, Manama and Washington DC.  This is an entry level position for a competent 1st line support technician to give IT support to the users and staff at the International Institute for Strategic studies.  Successful candidate will be working with 1 Systems Administrator & 1 Senior Systems Administrator in the UK with an additional support engineer in Singapore and report directly to the IT manager. Main role responsibilities and tasks  Support Services Provide desktop support to IISS staff in matters relating to Window’s operating systems, Microsoft Office and associated in-house applications. Basic Mac support.  PC Maintenance and Set-up Install and configure new laptops and workstations.  Perform laptop and desktop PC repairs/upgrades.  Assist with PC moves and changes.  Telephony Support  Configure IISS staff mobile telephones.  Troubleshoot phone errors.  Assist with Avaya phone system administration and hardware. AV Support (When required) General audio visual and video conference support to external clients and internal events.  Requirements: Proactive customer focused attitude Strong Windows 10 Desktop support skills and Office 365 Experience of providing support to remote users – for example in other IISS offices or home working Good knowledge of PC hardware including but not exclusively screens, docks, and printers. Experience of basic network diagnostics including desk cabling and patching Desirable Experience of Manage Engine Service Desk Plus Mac knowledge  Basic PowerShell Knowledge of Windows Autopilot and Microsoft Endpoint Manager Remuneration The IISS provides a full employment package. The benefits package at the Institute includes Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, BUPA health cashback plan, Season Ticket Loan, Cycle scheme and Contributory Pension Scheme. More information about the IISS can be found at   www.iiss.org . Application Candidates should apply via our careers page  by submitting two documents: a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you can bring to the role; a full Curriculum Vitae with the names and contact details (email and telephone) of two potential referees, preferably one academic and the other a present or former employer. Candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK. The IISS regrets that it cannot sponsor visas for this position.  The IISS is an equal opportunities employer.