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£35,560 + Benefits
12 months’ fixed term maternity cover
London, UK (Hybrid – 50% office attendance)
We are looking for a Personal Assistant (PA) to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), to provide high-quality, confidential, and proactive executive support. You will be responsible for comprehensive diary and inbox management, coordination of meetings and travel, management of expenses, gatekeeping the CEO’s time, and ensuring the CEO is well-prepared through briefing and action tracking.
As PA to the CEO, you will work closely with the Chief of Staff, Briefing Hub Officer, and other relevant colleagues, to ensure the CEO’s meetings are appropriately supported with papers and briefings. You will also liaise with colleagues supporting the Academy of Medical Sciences’ President, to coordinate diaries where CEO and President activity intersects, and will manage sensitive communications with discretion and professionalism.
About the role
Executive, diary & inbox management:
- Provide proactive and complex diary management for the CEO, ensuring effective prioritisation and forward planning.
- Manage the CEO’s inbox, including monitoring correspondence, prioritising and responding where appropriate, and ensuring timely follow-up.
- Screen, triage, and manage incoming enquiries on behalf of the CEO, exercising sound judgement and discretion.
- Draft, prepare, and manage correspondence and documentation as required.
- Maintain accurate and well-organised electronic filing systems for the CEO’s office.
Gatekeeping, briefings & action tracking:
- Act as a gatekeeper to the CEO, balancing access, prioritising meetings, and advising on scheduling trade-offs.
- Work closely with the Chief of Staff, Briefing Hub Officer and colleagues to ensure meetings are appropriately briefed and supported.
- Track key actions arising from meetings attended by the CEO, ensuring follow-up occurs and deadlines are met, without owning delivery.
- Maintain awareness of protocol, managing sensitive communications and stakeholder interactions with discretion.
Meetings, travel & expenses:
- Arrange all travel and accommodation for the CEO, including itineraries and briefing packs.
- Coordinate virtual, hybrid, and in-person meetings, including booking rooms, managing technology (Microsoft Teams), and arranging catering.
- Prepare, submit, and track the CEO’s expenses in line with Academy policies, liaising with the Finance team as required.
Governance & corporate support:
- Provide administrative support to the CEO in relation to governance activity, including meetings involving the Academy’s Council Members, President, and Honorary Officers, as required.
- Liaise with PAs and administrative colleagues supporting the President to coordinate diaries, particularly where joint meetings or shared commitments arise.
- Support the coordination of CEO-related papers, briefings, and follow-up actions arising from senior meetings.
Corporate events & internal coordination:
- Support the planning and delivery of corporate events attended or hosted by the CEO. This could include the Annual General Meeting (AGM), New Fellows’ Admissions Day, named lectures, and other ad hoc events.
- Assist with coordination of all-staff meetings, senior leadership meetings, and cross-Academy activity involving the CEO.
- Provide diary and administrative support for ad hoc cross-Academy projects requiring CEO involvement.
Systems & information management:
- Maintain and update records within the Academy’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database (Salesforce), finance software (Iplicit) and other digital systems, as required.
- Support updates to internal systems and website content related to CEO or corporate activity, where appropriate.
Requirements
Skills, experience & abilities:
- Proven experience providing high-level PA or Executive Assistant support to a senior leader.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external organisations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and sound judgement.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM databases.
- Experience managing senior-level diaries, inboxes, travel, expenses, and briefing coordination.
- Experience in gatekeeping, action tracking, and protocol management.
Personal attributes:
- Highly organised, proactive, and calm under pressure.
- Discreet, trustworthy, and professional.
- Collaborative and confident working with senior colleagues.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Strong commitment to the Academy’s mission, values, and public benefit.
Benefits
We provide our staff with a comprehensive benefits package outlined as follows:
- Generous pension scheme with flexible contributions – we contribute between 8% - 13% of your gross salary (with employee contributions of 3% - 8%)
- Life assurance at three times your salary
- Hybrid and agile working. 50% office attendance.
- 26 days annual leave, plus Christmas closure days and bank holidays
- Buying and selling leave
- Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to a qualifying period)
- Complimentary subscriptions to Headspace and Classpass to support your physical and mental wellbeing
- Support through tailored learning and development
- A range of enhanced benefits become available once you’ve completed your probation period
If you have any questions about this role, please contact the Chief of Staff, Lizzy Benedikz, by email.
For more information and to apply online, please visit our vacancies page.
Closing date: 5.00pm on Monday, 22 June 2026.
Interview date: week commencing 6 July 2026.
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About Spear
We launched the award-winning Spear Programme over 20 years ago, and there are now 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in the workplace.
About the role
This is a dynamic and rewarding role at the heart of Spear’s operations, combining executive support, office coordination, and event planning. You will support our Senior Leadership Team, while taking on key cultural and administrative responsibilities across the Wider Leadership Team and organisation. Perfect for a highly organised, proactive people-person, you'll keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes while contributing to a vibrant culture dedicated to equipping young people to overcome barriers to employment and achieve their potential.
Key information:
- Salary: £28,000
- Location: Hammersmith, Office-Based
- Contract: One Year Fixed-Term Contract, with the potential to renew
- Part-Time, 3 days a week with flexibility to work this across 4 days if wanted
- 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential)
- Closing date: Friday 3rd July (We interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate)
For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment.
- Remarkably efficient with high attention to detail and strong organisational skills; someone who is self-motivated and likes to achieve results.
- High emotional intelligence with evidence of a clear understanding of how to use telephone, email, written and verbal communication to build strong working relationships.
- At least two years’ experience working in an administrative role, including direct contact with senior leaders.
- A proactive forward planner with an ability to anticipate needs ahead of time and work well under pressure.
- Confident, calm, diplomatic and confidential, with a mature and flexible approach to work and work relationships.
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Member and Supporter Experience Officer (summer placement)
Team: Member and Supporter Experience
Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and London. London attendance on Tuesdays)
Duration: 3 months (2 July – 6 October)
Interview dates: Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis while the role remains open due to the quick turnaround required for this position.
*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £25,813 to £33,052, The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of £28,394 depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.
We will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis as suitable candidates apply, and we are looking for the successful candidate to start from 2 July.
Context and purpose of role
At the Ramblers, we are committed to providing our supporters with the very best experience possible, placing the Member and Supporter Experience Team at the heart of our operations. The team acts as the first line of support for members and supporters, responding to enquiries, managing interactions, and deepening engagement with the Ramblers.
This short-term placement provides hands-on experience in delivering excellent supporter service at the Ramblers. The postholder will support the Member and Supporter Experience team in responding to enquiries, maintaining supporter data, and contributing to improvements in the supporter journey.
Key responsibilities
Supporter Engagement
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Respond to supporter enquiries via phone, letter, email and social media in a timely and professional manner, and with professionalism, empathy and attention to detail.
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Escalate complex, safeguarding and complaint-related enquiries appropriately.
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Listen and respond to the needs of each supporter, understanding their motivations and experiences to foster long-term relationships.
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Acknowledge and thank donations and other payments in a timely and personalised manner.
Payment processing
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Process and manage in-bound financial payments in an accurate and timely manner
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Investigate and resolve any payment issues, liaising with supporters and the payment processor as needed.
Data integrity and CRM Management
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Maintain accurate records of interactions, transactions, comments, and complaints in the CRM system in accordance with data protection and Gift Aid Legislation.
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Support key supporter administration tasks (e.g. welcome pack data send)
Problem-solving and complaints handling
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Investigate and resolve low-level issues or complaints, liaising with other colleagues as required and keep supporters informed throughout the process.
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Handle complex technical enquiries related to our digital tools such as app, website, insight hub, with support from the team.
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Manage feedback and complaints, following established procedure with a focus on turning negative experiences into positive ones.
Volunteer support
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Provide support to office volunteers, ensuring they feel values and supported to carry out their tasks effectively.
Other
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Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post.
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Engage and proactively develop excellent working relationships across the organisation.
The person
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential:
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A high standard of organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
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An excellent telephone manner.
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An ability to maintain high levels of accuracy at all times.
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Ability to adapt style, tone and content to provide a tailored service to supporters.
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Ability to show initiative and determination to investigate and solve complex enquiries.
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Excellent time management and organisational skills enabling you to plan and prioritise incoming workloads to SLAs set.
Desirable:
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Experience of working in a busy customer/supporter service environment.
Personal Attributes
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A team player, develop collaborative, strong and effective working relationships.
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Empathetic and patient, with a genuine desire to help members and supporters.
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Positive and professional attitude.
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Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
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Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
Values and Behaviours
Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.
Inclusive
We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.
Inspiring
We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.
Empowering
We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.
Responsible
We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.
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WHO WE ARE
We are SPEAR, a charity working tirelessly to end homelessness across South West London and beyond. We believe homelessness should be rare, brief, and non-recurring, and we work every day to make that a reality. Our services include street outreach, assessment hubs, supported accommodation, and tenancy support, helping people move off the streets and into safe, secure housing. We take a person-centred, trauma-informed approach, building trust and supporting people to achieve long-term stability and independence. You will be part of a passionate, skilled team dedicated to ending homelessness. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact.
YOUR ROLE
We are looking for a passionate and organised individual to join our team as a Health Link Events Co-ordinator. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will plan and deliver community health day events across SW London boroughs, bringing together NHS partners, community organisations, and volunteers to improve health outcomes for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Alongside coordinating events, you will play a meaningful part in supporting and advocating for our clients — facilitating service user involvement groups and making sure the voices of those we work with are truly heard and valued. Building warm, trusted relationships with clients, many of whom have complex needs, will be at the heart of what you do.
We are looking for someone who is empathetic, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed, with a genuine commitment to social justice and making a difference. You will be an effective communicator and skilled coordinator, able to manage multiple priorities, support and inspire volunteers, and build strong working relationships with a wide range of partners. Resilience, adaptability, and a person-centred approach are essential.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract based primarily at our Twickenham (TW1) office, with regular travel across to support our communities in Richmond, Wandsworth and Kingston boroughs. Occasional travel to Croydon, Sutton, and Merton may also be required.
WHY JOIN US
- Generous holiday – 26 days plus public holidays, rising to 31 days with length of service
- Wellbeing & EAP – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, money and legal advice
- Health support – Occupational health service and free annual eye test (with contribution towards glasses if required)
- Cycle to Work – Save on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice
- Season ticket loan – Interest-free loan for annual travel passes
- Moving house day – Extra day’s leave when you move home
- Financial security – Life assurance (4x salary) and interest-free emergency staff loan
- Family-friendly policies – Enhanced maternity and adoption pay, plus flexible working options
- Career development – Ongoing training, learning and progression opportunities
- Blue Light Card – Discounts across a wide range of shops, restaurants and services
Could this be your next role? Read the full Job Description now!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Events Intern (x2)
Contract: FTC mid August - December
Salary: £26,936 pro-rata
Working pattern: Full-time 35hrs Mon-Fri | Staff can opt to work 32hrs over 4 days each week at no loss of salary
Location: Hybrid | We ask that staff spend at least 60% of their time at our London office.
Closing date: Wednesday 17 June 2026, 10:00am
Interviews: w/c 20 July 2026
Start Date: w/c 17 August 2026
We are looking for 2 paid interns to join our Events Team on a fixed-term contract, and support in the delivery of our Annual Meeting, an exciting 4-day event taking place in Birmingham!
The BES Annual Meeting is Europe’s largest and most influential annual event dedicated to ecology, bringing together more than 1,500 ecologists from around the world. The 2026 BES Annual Meeting will take place in Birmingham 14-17 December, with a limited online programme delivered alongside the in-person event.
The Events Interns will support the delivery of the Annual Meeting as an integral part of the Events Team. You will get the chance to develop your skills in a wide range of areas and gain hands-on experience in event management.
This is an unrivalled opportunity for individuals wanting to gain experience in event management. If you are interested in developing your skills to work within the events industry, you know the importance of good customer service, and have a very strong eye for detail, this is for you.
Requirements
Reporting to the Senior Events Officer, the Events Intern will:
- Administer event bookings, confirmation letters, certificates of attendance & receipts through the CRM database
- Administer the Events Team’s shared inbox and respond to delegate queries
- Create pre-conference information for delegates
- Arrange order and delivery of conference materials
- Assist with collecting information for the online conference agenda
- Take ownership of a particular element of the Annual Meeting
- Assist in the set up and development of the online conference platform
- Provide onsite and online delegate support
- Support online sessions run through the online conference platform
- Record and maintain important event data like registrations, invoice payments and ordering of materials.
- Create and update webpages for each event, including copy and images
For more information on the role, working at the BES and a full job description, please see our full job description
Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Successful applicants will need to provide evidence that they have the right to live and work in the UK. The BES is unable to provide visa sponsorship and unable to hire anyone living outside the UK.
We are working towards a world inspired by #Ecology in which nature and people thrive.
Job Title: Finance Apprentice
Team: Finance
Location: Hybrid – Home and London.
Status: 24 Months Fixed Term Contract
*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £25,813 to £33,052, The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range at £25,813, depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.
Context and purpose of role
The Finance Apprentice will play a crucial role in supporting the Finance team to deliver our strategy. The Apprentice will undertake a structured Level 3 Assistant Accountant training programme, combining work-based learning with academic study to develop practical accounting, financial and administrative skills.
During the apprenticeship, the Finance Apprentice will gain experience across key finance activities, including purchase and sales ledger processing, financial administration, and supporting core accounting processes such as reconciliations and reporting.
This role offers a strong foundation for a career in finance, providing exposure to financial operations as well as insight into financial accounting and business partnering in a supportive and friendly team environment.
Key responsibilities
• Assist with purchase and sales ledger processes
• Support reconciliations and month-end activities
• Maintain and update finance system, records, and files
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and spreadsheets
• Perform general administration duties, including management of finance team email inbox
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements
• Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of information
• Support finance projects and continuous improvement
Other
• Undertake other duties as may reasonably be required
Impact
The Finance Apprentice contributes to the smooth running of the finance function by supporting both day-to-day operations and core accounting processes, while developing skills for future progression.
The person
Apprenticeship Framework
• Commitment to completing a Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship and maintaining the training provider standards.
Qualifications
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics at grade 4/C or above
• Must meet Level 3 apprenticeship entry requirements (A Level in Accounting, Level 2 AAT, passed the Consolidation Test in the Intro to Bookkeeping course, BTRN and BKCL, Level 1 or Level 2 City & Guilds in Bookkeeping and Accounts, or ITBK and POBC)
• Willingness to undertake the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Knowledge
• Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Practical exposure to finance or bookkeeping
• Understanding of basic financial processes
Skills
• Proven communication both written and verbal
• Analytical thinking
• Understand and able to work with confidential information
• Ability to manage assigned tasks in an efficient and timely manner and renegotiate deadlines where required
Personal Attributes
• Proactive and organised
• Attention to detail.
• Professional and adaptable
• Motivated to build a career in finance
Values and Behaviours
Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.
Inclusive
We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.
Inspiring
We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.
Empowering
We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.
Responsible
We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.
Salary: £32,585.37 (plus London Weighting of £5,023.71 if applicable)
Location: Old Street London (with flexibility to work from home)
Contract: Fixed term contract until 23 April 2028
Hours: Full time 35 hours
Closing date: Sunday 28th June 2026
Are you looking to develop a career in partnership management and corporate fundraising? Are you passionate about the private sector’s role in helping to tackle homelessness? If so, this is a great opportunity to join an award-winning team as Corporate Partnerships Executive and play a key role in driving our fundraising goals forward.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination, and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the team
The Income Generation Directorate at Shelter comprises of 5 departments, delivering a mature fundraising programme that has seen continuous year on year diversity and growth. The directorate generates over £48m gross income each year, of which a high percentage is unrestricted. Our Corporate Partnerships team is split into two areas - New Partnerships which generates income by securing new relationships with private sector businesses, and the Partnership Management team, where this role sits, is responsible for the growth of Shelter’s voluntary income by managing and developing existing corporate partnerships spanning a variety of sectors. And, as the division as a whole continues to grow and develop, it's a truly exciting time to join us.
About the role
This is an essential and valued role within the Partnership Management team, as you will help design and deliver impactful partnerships to generate income to fund our vital work in response to the national housing emergency. You will lead on the employee fundraising and engagement activities across our valued corporate partnerships that include B&Q, IKEA, HSBC UK and M&S. You will also lead on the success and development of a dedicated portfolio of partners, delivering colleague and customer facing fundraising and commercial campaigns to a high quality. You will utilise your proactive nature and creative skills to deliver new and innovative partnership activities that deliver against team targets and will be responsible for developing clear and efficient partnership plans to achieve these agreed goals. You will also be responsible for monthly reporting on income from your partners, updating our supporter database, and supporting the team in their activities, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records are kept.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About you
You will be proactive and have excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage and win people over and convey complex ideas succinctly, confidently and persuasively. You will be well organised with the ability to prioritise and work efficiently with confidence to work independently and as part of a project team. You may have experience of, or a background in, corporate fundraising or partnership management that will help you to strengthen and develop existing partnerships, build strong, productive working relationships at all levels, and identify new opportunities to grow income across partners. What’s for sure is that you have a passion for social justice and share our belief that everyone has the right to a safe home.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a one-page expression of interest. This should be relevant to the points in the ‘About You’ section of the job description attached to this advert and align with the following behaviours below.
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
- We work together to achieve a shared purpose
- We learn from our experiences and are open to risk
Diversity Statement
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home; our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe to win that fight; we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent. We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
At Shelter we recognise that people from marginalised groups might face particular difficulties in their career journey and we are committed as an employer to tackle this injustice. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel confident that they meet every requirement listed.
At Shelter we are dedicated to building an anti-racist, diverse, inclusive, equitable, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and your experience or skills to date don’t align perfectly with every part of the role requirements in the job description, please don’t let that stop you applying. We encourage you to tell us how your skills, knowledge, behaviours, and experience will aid your success in the role.
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing, and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Recruitment Agencies
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role
The Armed Forces Project Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Armed Forces and Veteran Community Projects.
The post holder will have knowledge and experience of outreach/engagement, as well as experience of planning and running events and projects. The role requires flexibility and multi-tasking, as well as confidence to complete varied tasks as delegated. The role requires the coordination and chairing of working group meetings and representing the organisation at armed forces events and steering groups.
Overall, duties will differ according to the requirements of the HWE operational plan. Day-to-day responsibilities of the role will include ensuring that project work is completed to a high standard and all reporting requirements are complied with. The main purpose is to ensure that the influence of HWE is maximised through the delivery of high-quality and well organised events and activities and meetings that will capture and articulate the voice and lived experience of the people of Essex.
Key accountabilities
· To work with HWE staff, and especially the Senior Management Team, to support the delivery of high quality and well-organised HWE Armed Forces Projects. This includes:
o Plan and deliver the Armed Forces Working Group online and in person meetings.
o Plan and deliver the Primary Care Network Armed Forces Working Group online and in person meetings.
o Evaluate and report on impact of the working groups.
o Enhance the attendance of the working group meetings.
o Be a point of contact for the armed forces and veteran community within Essex.
o Make connections and report on impact delivered through collaborative working.
o Project planning, to ensure that the aims, objectives and outcomes of any project are clear and in line with HWE strategy and plans, and that the intended activity is likely to achieve those outcomes; that suitable milestones and monitoring are in place; that budgets are realistic and represent best value; and that risks have been assessed.
o Project delivery, including working with and coordinating HWE ambassadors and staff, as well as external partners/stakeholders, suppliers and contractors, to ensure that HWE projects and events are delivered according to plan.
o Planning and delivering outreach events and information stands on behalf of HWE to various armed forces and veterans communities.
o Ensuring that project delivery is on time and on budget, and that risk mitigations are in place.
o Working with the HWE Communications Lead to ensure that there is a PR and communications plan in place, and that it is implemented as appropriate.
o Ensuring that projects/events are evaluated appropriately, that outcomes are monitored, and that feedback is captured and provided to stakeholders.
· To conduct other tasks and duties as considered reasonable by the CEO.
Person Specification
The post holder will be highly organised, and an engaging and effective communicator, with good written and verbal skills. You will be capable of building effective relationships with individuals and organisations, including volunteers, and will be comfortable and highly capable in planning, coordinating and delivering different projects and events. You will have a high regard for the sensitivities of working within health and social care and be able to demonstrate a commitment to advancing the interests of patients, service users and the public within the changing landscape of health and social care.
You will also be enthusiastic about working within a small and ambitious team, with a demonstrable regard for the values and principles of Healthwatch Essex and a willingness to work flexibly to achieve the organisation's strategic objectives.
Knowledge, skills attributes and experience
Essential
o Knowledge and experience of managing volunteers and/or staff.
o Demonstrable experience of managing projects and/or events, especially within the context of a complex and/or multi-agency environment.
o Experience of working in or knowledge of the voluntary and community sector and/or health and social care.
o Experience of working in a fast-paced office environment, managing a potentially unpredictable workload.
o Knowledge and experience of using IT-systems, including Microsoft Office and the internet.
o Experience and knowledge of social media and its applications.
o Experience of community outreach and engagement.
We use your voice to improve health and care in Essex.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job title: Team and Office Administrator
Reports to: Senior Manager, Team and Office
Location: Bloomsbury, London
Contract term: One-year Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £23,300 - £25,000 dependent on experience
Hours: Full time
The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) is a charity and membership society that has been dedicated to improving tropical medicine and global health since 1907. As a learned society we have a long legacy of work in global health and work to balance traditional values with a modern approach.
Our ambition is to save lives and improve health around the world through increased access to greater equity in global health care. Through our activities we help further our members’ and Fellows’ careers. We also bring together their collective knowledge and use our own expertise to achieve change within the sector.
We are looking for a motivated individual to join us as Team and Office Administrator, effectively supporting the small but busy RSTMH Team by providing proactive and comprehensive support across our key areas of work.
The role will require someone who preferably has some experience of providing support and administration to a busy team and office, preferably within the charity/not-for-profit sector, who is flexible, has excellent time management and prioritisation skills, and is able work on their own initiative. The successful candidate will be working across various RSTMH activities, including membership, journals, events, grants, and communications; therefore, they will need to be efficient and organised, with strong computer skills and a professional outlook.
Please note: This is a London based role and will be office-based. This is not available as a remote job.
The Role:
As Administrative Assistant RSTMH, your duties will include:
- Developing and maintaining effective working relationships across RSTMH
- Ensuring that all general, email, telephone and written enquiries are dealt with efficiently and promptly
- Supporting with the management of the RSTMH office and office processes, ensuring the space is kept clean and presentable, monitoring stock levels and assisting the team with office maintenance tasks
- Undertaking electronic and paper filing, and maintain filing systems appropriately
- Assisting with the management and promotion of the RSTMH meeting room
- Supporting with general administration across all RSTMH areas of work
- Supporting on the website by uploading and editing content through the CMS
- Helping create and send the fortnightly member newsletter and the monthly non-member newsletter
- Responsibility for the general administration and upkeep of RSTMH’s online opportunities platform, grow
- Assisting with enquiries from current and prospective members in a professional, timely manner, and to agreed service targets.
- Working proficiently across RSTMH platforms, including Editorial Manager, CiviCRM and Benefactor
- Assisting in international travel planning, including identifying travel options, creating visa support letters and sourcing accommodation for the team and/or RSTMH contacts
- Carrying out desk research as and when required
- Ensuring that all assigned tasks are completed to a high standard
- Participating in team meetings, planning and initiatives
- Assisting in any administrative tasks to support the team and wider RSTMH community
- To undertake any other reasonable tasks as could be expected of a Administrative Assistant
Essential Technical Skills:
- Ability to manage a diverse set of priorities and meet deadlines to a consistently high standard
- Capacity to set up and maintain administrative processes and office systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong understanding of delivering great customer service
- Experience of being responsible for initiating, planning, and developing own areas of work
- High computer literacy and confidence with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, and the ability to adapt to new platforms
- Exceptional use of written and spoken English
- Experience providing administration support, preferably in an office environment
- Good analytical skills with the ability to identify key points from complex material or information
Personal Skills:
- Ability to work with a wide range of people whilst presenting a professional image on behalf of RSTMH
- Ability to be calm under pressure and help build a collaborative team culture
- Flexibility and willingness to work under own initiative
- Discretion when dealing with confidential information
- Willingness to undertake other responsibilities and an eagerness to learn
- A demonstrated commitment to and interest in the aims and objectives of RSTMH
Desirable Skills:
- Filing experience
- Experience of working with databases
- Professional, polite and confident telephone manner
- Experience of working in events
- Experience of communicating with diverse audiences across multiple platforms, including email, phone, and in-person engagement at events.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident team player looking to enhance their administration and communication skills, and a great introduction to the global health community.
Please submit your application by 12 July 2026.
N.B. We encourage you to apply as early as possible as we will be reviewing and interviewing candidates as they submit, and so may close recruitment before the deadline.
To apply for the role of Team and Office Administrator, please click the apply button.
You will need to fill in where it asks for your cover message/covering letter, with a cover letter showing how your previous experience and skills meet the requirements of the role, and attach your CV.
N.B. Applications without a CV and cover letter will not be considered.
No agencies please
You will need to fill in where it asks for your cover message/covering letter, with a cover letter showing how your previous experience and skills meet the requirements of the role, and attach your CV.
N.B. Applications without a CV and cover letter will not be considered.
About Us
Learning with Parents supports all families to have positive learning interactions together. We drive inclusive parental engagement by partnering with schools and leading the sector through learning what works.
By partnering with primary schools, we support thousands of families across the UK to enjoy learning together at home. Our child-led videos and hands-on family activities replace traditional homework. Through behavioural insight research, innovative technology and teacher training we ensure that as many families as possible are supported effectively.
We are working to improve parental engagement across the sector, by producing evidence of parents’ impact and generating insights into how schools can best support them. Learnings are disseminated through the Parental Engagement Forum and amplified through the Fair Education Alliance.
About the Role
The Operations Coordinator will play a key role across the charity, supporting the smooth running of Learning with Parents’ core functions during a period of growth and enabling the team to effectively deliver our programmes and achieve impact for disadvantaged families.
In particular, they will assist the Operations team with HR and recruitment processes, providing additional administrative capacity and supporting our finance functions. They will also provide essential administrative support for the Schools team, including supporting with responding parent and teacher queries, maintaining CRM systems and issuing invoices.
Core areas of responsibility
Financial Systems
- Support with accounting and financial systems, including: monthly reconciliations; paying expenses and invoices; and procurement.
HR Support
- Support with the recruitment process for staff, interns, work experience and trustees including advertising roles, supporting logistics for interviews, carrying out DBS checks, collecting references and sending unsuccessful applicants feedback.
- Support with HR record keeping, including staff training refreshers, keeping employee details up to date, policy refreshers etc.
- Support with the onboarding of new staff, including procuring necessary office equipment, setting up new members of staff on platforms and scheduling meetings as necessary.
- Support with the logistics for the annual staff away days and organise termly staff socials.
- Support the intern and work experience recruitment and support processes.
Programme Support
- Update the schools database and organisations database with the relevant programme information
- Support the Schools Team to deliver timely support for both schools and parents using our programmes through our help desk system, Hubspot
- Support with the invoicing and contracts for school partners, including supporting the Schools Team with ensuring school invoices are paid
- Provide logistics support with ordering and sending out teddies to schools for Ready teddy
- Support Curriculum team with subtitling videos
- Support Curriculum team with travel logistics from filming
- Support with any programme admin as directed by the school team.
Administrative Support
- Provide diary management support for the CEO and trustees
- Book travel for staff and external meeting spaces as required.
- Support with trustee meetings and external meetings, including organising travel, booking meeting rooms, organising lunch, minuting meetings.
- Manage all non-school related enquiries coming into the general Learning with Parents inbox and assist with responding to enquiries on HubSpot, as required.
- General administrative support as required.
Office Management
- Ensure office and kitchen resources are replenished as required i.e. printing paper, stationery, tea, coffee.
- Ensure the office and kitchen are kept clean and tidy.
- Ensure office equipment and furniture is in good working order and organise repairs and replacements as required.
About You
A successful Operations Coordinator will be eager to work in a small team, have a can-do attitude, and be keen to get stuck in to support the charity’s growth and impact.
Our ideal candidate would also be able to provide examples of when they have used the following skills and experience:
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively
- Good attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing
- Ability to work well as a team and with a range of different stakeholders
- Keen to learn and develop new skills
- A desire to champion and uphold our organisation’s vision, mission and values.
Our ideal candidate might also be able to provide examples of when they have used some of the following skills and experience, although these are not essential:
- An understanding of education inequality in the UK
- Lived experience of some of the barriers that families from disadvantaged communities face in engaging with children’s learning
- Experience working within the UK education system, either in schools or in other organisations working in the space such as charities or suppliers
- Experience in (an) administrative role(s)
- Experience of book-keeping or support with other financial functions.
Our values
Our Learning with Parents values are key to how we work and inform our strategy, programme, and how we collaborate.
Ambition - We strive do more for the families, schools and organisations we work with
Collaboration - We value the voices of others and achieve more by working together
Exploration - We are curious and seek evidence to inform our work
Innovation - We test, learn, adapt and embrace failure in our pursuit of progress
Integrity - We act responsibly and honestly, and default to transparency
Supportive environment - We work to create an environment which supports growth, belonging and wellbeing for everyone
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Our vision is that every child is supported at home to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for someone brilliant at keeping things organised, on track, and moving forward—to support Headstart, a programme that’s helping to reshape how England restores its rivers and wetlands.
It’s a big, collaborative project (lots of partners, lots going on), so this role is right at the centre of making it all work.
Day to day, you might be:
• Keeping meetings, actions and plans organised
• Supporting budgets, invoices and financial tracking
• Helping coordinate partners and keep everyone aligned
• Making sure nothing falls through the cracks
You don’t need to come from an environmental background—but if you like the idea of your work contributing to nature recovery, that’s a big plus.
We’re looking for someone who’s:
• Super organised and detail-focused
• Proactive and happy juggling different tasks
• Reliable, approachable, and a good team player
You’ll be joining a friendly, purpose-driven team and working on something that genuinely matters.
Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026 (5pm)
Interview date: Week commencing the week of 13th July 2026
Freshwater is our passion. Together, we can make a difference for wildlife.



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Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to overcome adversity and achieve their potential? Do you have the ability to build trusted relationships with young people facing complex challenges and help them make positive changes in their lives?
If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Keyworker to join the multi-agency Power2 Team in Wolverhampton, delivering intensive mentoring and support to children and young people aged 10–25 who have experienced trauma, exploitation, instability, or other significant vulnerabilities.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About the Service
The Power2 Team is a multi-agency, multidisciplinary service that brings together specialist professionals to support children and young people who are at risk of exploitation, serious youth violence, criminal involvement and other harmful outcomes.
Using trauma-informed, strengths-based and relational approaches, the team works closely with young people, families, communities and partner agencies to improve wellbeing, increase resilience and create safer futures.
About this key role
You will provide intensive one-to-one mentoring and group-based interventions to vulnerable and at-risk young people, helping them to identify and achieve positive goals while reducing the risks they face.
Working as part of a collaborative multi-agency team, you will build trusting relationships with young people and their families, coordinate support, and ensure that the voice of the child remains central to all interventions.
You will:
- Deliver trauma-informed mentoring, group work and targeted interventions that support young people to build resilience, confidence and positive aspirations
- Develop and deliver individual support plans using strengths-based and restorative approaches
- Work closely with families and partner agencies to coordinate effective support
- Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns and risks relating to exploitation, serious youth violence and criminal activity
- Support young people to engage with education, training, employment and community opportunities
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities
- Promote the voice, choice and participation of young people in decisions affecting their lives
What we are looking for
- Personal lived experiences similar to those of the target client group
- Experience of engaging positively with young people and families
- Experience delivering one-to-one support, mentoring or advocacy
- Experience facilitating group work and structured interventions
- Ability to build trust with individuals who may be reluctant to engage or have complex needs
- Knowledge of child criminal exploitation, county lines, gang involvement and grooming
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice and safeguarding
- Ability to assess risk and implement appropriate interventions
- Strong communication, relationship-building and organisational skills
- Experience working with partner agencies and multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to maintain accurate records and work towards targets
As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients. An Enhanced DBS Check with children’s barred list is required for this Role-But there is not an expectation it will be ‘clean’- St Giles employs many people with convictions.
We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
Closing date: 26 June 2026 at 9am.
We help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.
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North Paddington Foodbank (NPFB) is looking for a Triage Support Officer to join our innovative and vibrant team.
You will be the first point of contact for households in crisis situations, responsible for triaging referrals,
assessing eligibility, and ensuring residents are connected to the right support, through Crisis & Resilience
or alternative pathways.
A key part of the role is working closely with the Senior Caseworker, ensuring a strong pipeline from
triage into intensive casework. You will gather high-quality information, prepare referrals, and support
a seamless handover so that households can move quickly from crisis support into longer-term
income maximisation.
Cash First doesn’t mean cash only.
Through our Crisis and Resilience Service, you will support households using a range of flexible tools, including:
- Direct bank transfers
- PIN4Cash
- Supermarket vouchers
- Energy vouchers
- Baby Bank vouchers
- Essential furniture vouchers
Alongside this, you will identify opportunities for early-stage income maximisation, helping households increase their income, stabilise their situation, and build long-term financial resilience and independence.
A CV and covering letter/personal statement are essential for this vacancy. Applications without these will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£27,250 | 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Central London | Hybrid Working (20 percent office based)
Full time, 35 hours per week (9 to 5)
Interviews: 15th and 16th June | ASAP start
The opportunity
A well established professional membership organisation is looking for a confident and organised Candidate Support Officer to join their busy team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a structured and professional environment, supporting the delivery of high profile assessments while playing a key role in ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience.
You will be working in a process driven environment where accuracy, organisation and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.
The role
You will sit within a candidate services team, supporting the coordination and delivery of assessments and acting as a key point of contact for candidates and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include
- Managing enquiries via email, phone and in person
- Processing applications, checking eligibility and handling associated fees
- Maintaining accurate candidate records using internal systems and databases
- Issuing communications including admission details and results
- Supporting candidate communications and website updates
- Producing data for reporting and service improvement
- Assisting with the delivery of assessment activity when required
- Supporting wider administrative processes including payments and invoicing
To be considered for this role, you will need to demonstrate
- Relvent experience in an office based administrative role
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate professionally with a range of stakeholders
- Experience using databases or CRM systems
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Additional information
This role offers hybrid working with a requirement to attend a central London office for part of the week.
Due to the level of interest expected, we may not be able to respond to every application individually. All applications will be reviewed and if your experience aligns with the role, we will be in touch to discuss next steps.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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1. Background
Osman Consulting Ltd supports the design, coordination, and implementation of humanitarian and development programmes across multiple regions, with a primary focus on Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America
The organisation delivers a diverse portfolio of interventions spanning emergency response, seasonal, education (including back-to-school initiatives), food security and livelihoods (including zero hunger programming), and other humanitarian priorities. Osman Consulting works through a partnership-based approach, collaborating closely with local implementing partners to ensure contextually appropriate, responsive, and sustainable programme delivery.
2. Purpose of the Role
The Senior Operations Officer supports operational planning, procurement follow-up, documentation control, and implementation support systems so that project delivery requirements are translated into timely and well-organised operational action.
3.Terms of Reference
- Duty Station: Solihull, B90 4BG, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
- Reporting to: Project Manager
- Line Management: Provides technical guidance and oversight to field partners and may support the supervision of interns
- Contract Type: Fixed-term maternity cover contract (12 months), subject to organisational requirements
- Full time/Part time: Full Time
4. Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities
Operational planning and tracking
- Support the Project Manager in maintaining operational plans, procurement trackers, action logs, and implementation support schedules.
- Monitor progress of operational actions and follow up with responsible staff to minimise avoidable delays.
Procurement and Supply chain support
- Support review of procurement requests, specifications, delivery schedules, and procurement documentation for completeness before onward processing.
- Track status of procurement packages, purchase actions, vendor communications, and delivery milestones and flag bottlenecks for management attention.
- Coordinate with the Sudan Operations and Logistics Officer on shipment status, local sourcing issues, warehousing constraints, and asset receipt confirmation
Documentation and Asset control support
- Maintain orderly operational records covering procurement files, delivery notes, inventory information, service agreements, and other control documents.
- Support tracking of assets, equipment, and key operational commitments linked to project implementation.
Operational Risk Management
- Identify operational bottlenecks relating to procurement timing, delivery sequencing, documentation gaps, or service support readiness.
- Provide timely updates to the Project Manager on issues requiring escalation or re-prioritisation.
5. Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in operations management, logistics, supply chain, Business Administration, or related field
- At least 5 years of relevant experience; preferably in humanitarian or project environment.
- Good understanding of procurement workflows, record keeping, and implementation support systems.
- Strong organizational, attention to details and communication skills.
- Full professional proficiency in English.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills; attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders.
6. Core Competencies
- Operational organization
- Confidential handling of information
- Analytical thinking.
- Service orientation and teamwork
7. Compliance, Safeguarding and Ethics
The post holder is expected to uphold Osman Consulting Ltd policies, donor requirements, humanitarian principles, and all applicable national and international regulations.
The role requires full compliance with safeguarding standards, including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), child safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.
The post holder must promote accountability, inclusion, and non-discrimination in all aspects of their work, ensuring respectful engagement with all stakeholders.
Any concerns relating to fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, safeguarding incidents, or security risks must be reported promptly through the appropriate channels.


